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All About Me!: My Remarkable Life in Show Business
by Mel BrooksAt 95, the legendary Mel Brooks continues to set the standard for comedy across television, film, and the stage. Now, for the first time, this EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) winner shares his story in his own words. <P><P>“Laugh-out-loud hilarious and always fascinating, from the great Mel Brooks. What else do you expect from the man who knew Jesus and dated Joan of Arc?&”—Billy Crystal <P><P>For anyone who loves American comedy, the long wait is over. Here are the never-before-told, behind-the-scenes anecdotes and remembrances from a master storyteller, filmmaker, and creator of all things funny. <P><P>All About Me! charts Mel Brooks’s meteoric rise from a Depression-era kid in Brooklyn to the recipient of the National Medal of Arts. Whether serving in the United States Army in World War II, or during his burgeoning career as a teenage comedian in the Catskills, Mel was always mining his experiences for material, always looking for the perfect joke. His iconic career began with Sid Caesar’s Your Show of Shows, where he was part of the greatest writers&’ room in history, which included Carl Reiner, Neil Simon, and Larry Gelbart. After co-creating both the mega-hit 2000 Year Old Man comedy albums and the classic television series Get Smart, Brooks’s stellar film career took off. He would go on to write, direct, and star in The Producers, The Twelve Chairs, Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein, Silent Movie, High Anxiety, and Spaceballs, as well as produce groundbreaking and eclectic films, including The Elephant Man, The Fly, and My Favorite Year. Brooks then went on to conquer Broadway with his record-breaking, Tony-winning musical, The Producers. All About Me! offers fans insight into the inspiration behind the ideas for his outstanding collection of boundary-breaking work, and offers details about the many close friendships and collaborations Brooks had, including those with Sid Caesar, Carl Reiner, Gene Wilder, Madeleine Kahn, Alfred Hitchcock, and the great love of his life, Anne Bancroft. Filled with tales of struggle, achievement, and camaraderie (and dozens of photographs), readers will gain a more personal and deeper understanding of the incredible body of work behind one of the most accomplished and beloved entertainers in history. <P><P><b>A New York Times Best Seller</b>
All About Me: A Step-by-Step Guide to Telling Children and Young People on the Autism Spectrum about Their Diagnosis
by Andrew MillerBased on direct work with over 250 individual children, Andrew Miller wrote this book in order to provide parents and professionals with information, tools and guidance to help introduce children to autism in the absence of specialist support. This in-depth guide describes the practicalities of disclosure, including when to tell, who should do it and what they need to know beforehand with strategies to tailor your approach as every child's experience will be different. Step-by-step instructions detail how to deliver the programme and produce with a child a personalised booklet containing information about their personal attributes and their autism. These booklets and follow-up material help make disclosure a positive and constructive experience for everyone. Accompanying material can be downloaded online including questionnaires, examples of children's booklets and flexible templates.
All About Me: An Awesome Self-Discovery Journal for Boys
by Imogen HarrisonA fun and inspiring interactive journal for boys aged 9–12It’s time to be the best you can be and celebrate all your awesomeness!Welcome to the time in your life when lots of big, exciting stuff happens! This companion is here to guide you along the way. It’s full of cool fill-in activities, quizzes to do with friends, tips for achieving your goals and dreams, and advice on how your body will change as you head into your teenage years. Helping you plan and prepare for big days, like starting a new school or taking an exam, and offering some great ideas when you need a confidence boost, this book covers the essentials and so much more!All About Me is for you and you alone, so dive in and get started. Pick up a pen and make this journal as amazing and original as you are.Write a letter to your future self – what would you say?Create the ultimate travel bucket list and dream big.How well do you and your best friend really know each other? Take the quiz to find out!
All About Me: The Teenage Edition
by Philipp KeelAll About Me: Teenage Edition Being a teenager is never easy. These special years are often challenging, but also full of wonderful surprises. With questions about wishes and fears, memories and beliefs, secrets and dreams, this edition ofAll About Mewill reveal everything everyone ever wanted to know about you but never thought—or dared—to ask. Fill it in, leave it blank, or ask and answer questions out loud—this is the perfect book for you, and your friends.
All About Mom: From Mark Twain to Maya Angelou--Insights, Thoughts, And Life Lessons on Motherhood
by Dahlia PorterNothing else in life compares to the one-of-a-kind bond mothers have with their children. Filled with more than 400 heartfelt reflections from such luminaries as Sylvia Plath, Booker T. Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Helen Keller, Alice Walker, Toni Morrison, Thomas Edison, Mark Twain, Jamaica Kincaid, Anne Tyler, and Amy Tan, All About Mom is a wise, witty, touching, and always honest look at what it really means to be mom. Whether reflecting on a mother's strength, unconditional love and wisdom or examining her influence on her grown children's lives, this book goes straight to the heart of this essential, enduring relationship.
All About Money (Rookie Read-about Math Ser.)
by Erin Roberson<br>- Simplifies complex math concepts <br>- Explains concepts using real-life situations and familiar objects <br>- Clear linkage between text and photos <br>- Words You Know section to reinforce text <br>- Index <br>Grades K-4 National Social Studies Standards <br>- Production, Distribution, and Consumption: VII <br>- Explain the role of money in everyday life <br>- Describe influence on economic decisions <br>- Time, Continuity, and Change: II <br>- Identify examples of change
All About Money: The History, Culture, and Meaning of Modern Finance
by Rae SimonsGetting a job can be a great way to earn some money, gain valuable work experience, and get a sense of what you want to do in your future career. Learn all this and more in Earning Money: Jobs.
All About Nature: Animals, Insects, Plants, and More! (The All About Picture Book Series)
by Huda HarajliDiscover the world outside—an introduction to nature for kids ages 3 to 5Can you feel the sun? Hear the birds singing? See colorful leaves on the trees? That's nature! This picture book of fun facts teaches preschool and kindergarten kids all about land, water, air, and critters big and small. Watch them discover their inner explorer as they look for different kinds of rocks, spot stars in the sky, and learn to love the great outdoors.Our amazing planet—Find out why it gets dark at night, meet some interesting insects, and explore how people are a part of nature, too.Illustrations everywhere—Every page is bursting with vibrant artwork of objects in nature and other kids celebrating the world around them.Vocabulary building—Check out a list of nature words and their definitions to help little ones understand all the amazing new things they've learned.Get this amazing nature book for kids today and see what makes exploring nature so much fun!
All About Nothing (All About Noticing)
by Elizabeth RuschAn artful picture book exploration of negative space and the beauty of nothingness. This mindful meditation encourages children to see the world differently.Nothing is really something! What might be hidden in the space around things, and how is that space important? In art, this is known as negative space, but &“nothing&” can be thought of more broadly—as free time during the day or the space between people. When we allow ourselves a moment of nothingness, we make room for creativity and so much more.
All About Oceans (Habitats Ser.)
by Christina Mia GardeskiWhat can you find in an ocean? From rolling waves above to swimming creatures below, the ocean is a busy place! Discovering facts about oceans and ocean life will captivate beginning readers. All Little Pebble books have an Accelerated Reader ATOS level of 1.0 or below.
All About Owls
by Jim ArnoskyWhere do owls live? How do they see so well at night? What do owls eat? How can you tell if an owl lives near you? Noted artist and naturalist Jim Arnosky gives young readers a glimpse of the owls' night world. You will see owls swooping toward their prey and caring for their young. You will find out surprising things about these night hunters. Here is a wondrous introduction for the young nature observer. This book is made more wonderful by the excellent picture descriptions. Children who are blind will no longer wonder what the different owls look like.
All About Particles: A Handbook of Japanese Function Words
by Naoko ChinoStudents of Japanese are familiar with the term "particle," and realize that they, like English prepositions, require a special effort to master. This handbook provides all the information one would need on these tricky units of grammar.All About Particles covers more than 70 particles those that are used regularly as well as those used less frequently in more than 200 uses. The book can be approached as a guiding textbook and studied from beginning to end. It is as a reference book, however, thatAll About Particles shines. It is light and easy to carry, slim enough to fit into the corner of a shoulder bag, and concise enough to quickly clarify particle-related questions. It is a priceless tool for any serious student of Japanese.In its previous incarnation as a part of the Power Japanese Series, ISBN 978-0-87011-954-5, and sold more than 40,000 copies worldwide.
All About Patterns (All About Noticing)
by Elizabeth RuschAn enlightening picture book exploration about how patterns fill and shape our everyday lives. This mindful meditation challenges kids to see the world differently.What do you know about patterns? There are simple alternating patterns and more complex ones that spin and spread out. There are patterns in stories and patterns in music. When you dance, you're making patterns with your whole body.You might even notice a comforting pattern to your day. When that pattern is broken, everything can feel chaotic. But sometimes breaking a pattern can make room for a new one worth repeating!A thought-provoking and visually stunning exploration of the math, art, and emotion of patterns.
All About Penguins: Discover Life on Land and in the Sea
by Dyan deNapoliWaddle, slide, and swim through life as a penguin! Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a penguin? Imagine zooming through the ocean, diving for krill, or flopping on your belly and tobogganing across ice. This is how penguins spend their days—and they want you to join them! Now, kids ages 5 to 7 can explore the wonderful lives of waddling, web-footed penguins!Packed with incredible detail and delightful illustrations, this book takes an expedition to South Georgia Island and beyond to teach you everything there is to know about every penguin species. Discover what penguins sound like, how they stay warm on land and while swimming, why they can't fly, and how penguin families raise their chicks.All About Penguins includes:A penguin's life for me—Follow the King penguin's journey as he grows into an adult bird raising his own baby chicks through a fun and illustrated narrative.Deep dive with penguins—Explore the differences in behavior, appearance, and habitat between 19 different penguin species, including Emperor, Macaroni, African, and more.Fast penguin facts—Did you know penguins have knees? Or that most penguins can dive up to 300 feet deep? Find out more with tons of awesome penguin trivia!Learn all about penguins with this fun, educational book!
All About Penises: A Learning About Bodies Book
by Dorian Solot Marshall MillerHead, shoulders, knees, and . . . penises! Young children are curious about all body parts.With bright illustrations, readable language, and a matter-of-fact tone, this guide offers readers the information they need to understand how bodies work.All About Penises is a book that embraces body diversity, reassures kids, and provides caregivers easy ways to answer the common questions that children have. Additional guidance for parents and caregivers includes more information on being an askable parent and how to talk to young children about sensitive topics.
All About Plants! (Questioneers)
by David Roberts Andrea Beaty Theanne GriffithAll About Plants (Ada Twist, Scientist: The Why Files) is the second book in a nonfiction early reader series based on the Netflix show from New York Times bestselling creator of the Questioneers, Andrea Beaty, and author Theanne Griffith. <P><P> What do plants eat? Why do some plants have flowers and others don’t? And what’s the tallest plant out there? Ada Twist, Scientist: The Why Files is the perfect nonfiction resource for all these questions and more. Based on the bestselling series and the Netflix show, this nonfiction series is perfect for the youngest scientists of tomorrow as they learn along with Ada. Designed in a scrapbook format, these books combine art from the show, illustrations, and photography to bring simple science concepts to life.
All About Process: The Theory and Discourse of Modern Artistic Labor
by Kim GrantIn recent years, many prominent and successful artists have claimed that their primary concern is not the artwork they produce but the artistic process itself. In this volume, Kim Grant analyzes this idea and traces its historical roots, showing how changing concepts of artistic process have played a dominant role in the development of modern and contemporary art. This astute account of the ways in which process has been understood and addressed examines canonical artists such as Monet, Cézanne, Matisse, and De Kooning, as well as philosophers and art theorists such as Henri Focillon, R. G. Collingwood, and John Dewey. Placing “process art” within a larger historical context, Grant looks at the changing relations of the artist’s labor to traditional craftsmanship and industrial production, the status of art as a commodity, the increasing importance of the body and materiality in art making, and the nature and significance of the artist’s role in modern society. In doing so, she shows how process is an intrinsic part of aesthetic theory that connects to important contemporary debates about work, craft, and labor. Comprehensive and insightful, this synthetic study of process in modern and contemporary art reveals how artists’ explicit engagement with the concept fits into a broader narrative of the significance of art in the industrial and postindustrial world.
All About Process: The Theory and Discourse of Modern Artistic Labor
by Kim GrantIn recent years, many prominent and successful artists have claimed that their primary concern is not the artwork they produce but the artistic process itself. In this volume, Kim Grant analyzes this idea and traces its historical roots, showing how changing concepts of artistic process have played a dominant role in the development of modern and contemporary art.This astute account of the ways in which process has been understood and addressed examines canonical artists such as Monet, Cézanne, Matisse, and De Kooning, as well as philosophers and art theorists such as Henri Focillon, R. G. Collingwood, and John Dewey. Placing “process art” within a larger historical context, Grant looks at the changing relations of the artist’s labor to traditional craftsmanship and industrial production, the status of art as a commodity, the increasing importance of the body and materiality in art making, and the nature and significance of the artist’s role in modern society. In doing so, she shows how process is an intrinsic part of aesthetic theory that connects to important contemporary debates about work, craft, and labor.Comprehensive and insightful, this synthetic study of process in modern and contemporary art reveals how artists’ explicit engagement with the concept fits into a broader narrative of the significance of art in the industrial and postindustrial world.
All About Rain Forests (Habitats Ser.)
by Christina Mia GardeskiWhat can you find in a rain forest? From chattering birds and sleepy sloths, the tall trees of the rain forest are full of life! Discovering the secrets of the rain forest will captivate beginning readers. All Little Pebble books have an Accelerated Reader ATOS level of 1.0 or below.
All About Rattlesnakes
by Jim ArnoskyHave you ever wondered about rattlesnakes? How dangerous are they? Do rattlesnakes bite people? Where do rattlesnakes live? How many kinds of rattlesnakes are there? This book answers all these questions and more. It is all about rattlesnakes! The picture descriptions make this an especially useful book.
All About Roasting: A New Approach to a Classic Art
by Molly StevensA master teacher provides delicious recipes and explains the principles behind the essential technique of roasting. Successful restaurateurs have always known that adding "roasted" to a dish guarantees immediate appeal. Molly Stevens brings her trademark thoroughness and eye for detail to the technique of roasting. She breaks down when to use high heat, moderate heat, or low heat to produce juicy, well-seared meats, caramelized drippings, and concentrated flavors. Her 150 recipes feature the full range of dishes from beef, lamb, pork, and poultry to seafood and vegetables. Showstoppers include porchetta ingeniously made with a loin of pork, a roast goose with potato-sage stuffing, and a one-hour beef rib roast-dishes we've dreamed of making, and that Molly makes possible with her precise and encouraging instructions. Other recipes such as a Sunday supper roast chicken, herb-roasted shrimp, and blasted broccoli make this an indispensable book for home cooks and chefs. All About Roasting is like having the best teacher in America in the kitchen with you.
All About Rocks and Minerals: An Introduction for Kids
by Lisa TrusianiDig in to a fun first look at rocks and gems for kids ages 3 and up From tiny pebbles to huge mountains, rocks are everywhere! And young rockhounds can explore them with All About Rocks and Minerals. It's packed full of fascinating facts and photos that introduce kids to 50 impressive stones. They'll discover what each one looks like, what makes it unique, and more.The life of a rock—Start with a brief introduction that explains how rocks are formed, the 3 types of rock, and the difference between rocks, minerals, and crystals.Big, beautiful images—Colorful pictures let kids get up close and personal with all kinds of awesome rocks and gems.Amazing rock facts—Did you know that there's a special stone for the month you were born? Or that sailors believed aquamarine would protect them at sea?Give curious kids an exciting introduction to geology with this rocks and minerals book for kids.