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Gypsy Boy: The bestselling memoir of a Romany childhood
by Mikey Walsh**SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH**'It was a revelation. Moving, terrifying, funny and brilliant. I shall never forget it - an amazing achievement' STEPHEN FRY'Brash and frightening and funny' NEW YORK TIMES* * * * * * The Sunday Times bestselling Gypsy Boy was the first commercial memoir written by someone on the inside of the notoriously secretive culture of the Romany Gypsies.MIKEY WAS BORN into a Romany Gypsy family. They live in a closeted community, and little is known about their way of life. After centuries of persecution Gypsies are wary of outsiders and if you choose to leave you can never come back. This is something Mikey knows only too well. Growing up, he rarely went to school, and seldom mixed with non-Gypsies. The caravan and camp were his world.But although Mikey inherited a vibrant and loyal culture, his family's legacy was bittersweet with a hidden history of grief and abuse. Eventually Mikey was forced to make an agonising decision - to stay and keep secrets, or escape and find somewhere he could truly belong.Mikey's amazing story is continued in the sequel Gypsy Boy on the Run.
Gypsy: A Memoir
by Gypsy Rose LeeGypsy Rose Lee&’s memoir became a New York Times bestseller in 1957, inspiring the 1959 hit musical, two movies, and three revivals. Now a fourth, directed by Arthur Laurents and starring Patti LuPone, is lighting up New York, winning top Broadway theatre awards, including three 2008 Tony Awards, as well as raves from critics and audiences: &“No matter how long you live, you&’ll never see a more exciting production.&” —Terry Teachout, The Wall Street Journal &“Watch out, New York! This GYPSY is a wallop-packing show of raw power.&” —Ben Brantley, The New York Times &“Not your ordinary theater experience. This is the best production of the best damn musical ever.&” —Liz Smith, Syndicated Columnist The memoir, which Gypsy began as a series of pieces for The New Yorker, contains photographs and newspaper clippings from her personal scrapbooks and an afterword by her son, Erik Lee Preminger. At turns touching and hilarious, Gypsy describes her childhood trouping across 1920s America through her rise to stardom as The Queen of Burlesque in 1930s New York—where gin came in bathtubs, gangsters were celebrities, and Walter Winchell was king. Gypsy&’s story features outrageous characters—among them Broadway&’s funny girl, Fanny Brice, who schooled Gypsy in how to be a star; gangster Waxy Gordon, who fixed her teeth; and her indomitable mother, Rose, who lived by her own version of the Golden Rule: &“Do unto others … before they do you.&”
Gypsy: The Art Of The Tease
by Rachel ShteirA true icon of America at a turning point in its history, Gypsy Rose Lee was the first--and the only--stripper to become a household name, write novels, and win the adulation of intellectuals, bankers, socialites, and ordinary Americans. Her outrageous blend of funny-smart sex symbol with the aura of high culture--she boasted that she liked to read Great Books and listen to classical music while taking off her clothes on-stage--inspired a musical, memoirs, a portrait by Max Ernst, and a species of rose. Gypsyis the first book about Gypsy Rose Lee's life, fame, and place in America not written by a family member, and it reveals her deep impact on the social and cultural transformations taking shape during her life. Rachel Shteir, author of the prize-winningStriptease, gives us Gypsy's story from her arrival in New York in 1931 to her sojourns in Hollywood, her friendships and rivalries with writers and artists, the Sondheim musical, family memoirs that retold her history in divergent ways, and a television biopic currently in the making. With verve, audacity, and native guile, Gypsy Rose Lee moved striptease from the margins of American life to Broadway, Hollywood, and Main Street. Gypsytells how she did it, and why.
Gymnastics Superstar Simone Biles
by Jon M FishmanGymnast Simone Biles won four Olympic gold medals in 2016, and she plans to compete at the Olympics again in 2021. This carefully leveled text with engaging photos and critical thinking questions will be a hit with young gymnastics fans.
Gwynne's Kings and Queens: The Indispensable History of England and Her Monarchs
by Nevile GwynneDo you know your Kings and Queens of England by heart? Can you tell your Ethelred from your Ethelbert? Your Marcia from your Matilda? Well, passionate educator Mr Gwynne is back – and this time he is taking on the entirety of British history – so you will never be in the dark again. Within the pages of this little gem – bursting with our small island’s rich past – he teaches us the history of England through her remarkable monarchs. It is Mr Gwynne’s belief that a certain amount of what you might read in other history books may well be wrong. It is his aim to show you why.Concise, thorough and utterly fascinating, this is the perfect book to be enjoyed by young and old, to be read at a time when, for many, harking back to our rich past seems much more preferable than living in the dreary present.And when it comes to the benefits of education, Mr Gwynne is never wrong!
Gwenllian Ferch Gruffydd: Versione per studenti e docenti (Le leggendarie donne della storia mondiale #6)
by Laurel A. RockefellerNata nel 1097, presso il castello di Aberffraw, Gwenllian ferch Gruffydd ap Cynan era destinata a lasciare un segno indelebile nella storia gallese. Figlia di uno tra i più valorosi condottieri del regno di Gwynedd, la principessa divenne coraggiosa e piena di passione – al pari dei suoi fratelli maggiori. A sedici anni, incontra il principe Gruffydd ap Rhys, l’amore della sua vita e tormentato erede di Rhys ap Tewdur del regno di Deheubarth. Come marito e moglie, combatterono per liberare il Galles meridionale, sfidando I conquistatori normanni e dimostrando il coraggio ed il valore dei gallesi, un coraggio che perdura ancor’oggi nel cuore di ogni uomo, donna e bambino del Galles. L’edizione per studenti e docenti include domande di riflessione ed approfondimento alla fine di ogni capitolo, e una dettagliata cronologia ed elenco di letture consigliate in coda al testo.
Gwenllian Ferch Gruffydd. A Princesa Guerreira de Deheubarth
by Laurel A. Rockefeller Roberto Carlos Pavón CarreónA Heroica antepassada Galesa da rainha Elizabeth Tudor! Nascida em 1097 no castelo de Aberffraw, a princesa Gwenllian Ferch Gruffydd ap Cynan sempre foi destinada a grandes coisas. Como filha de um dos maiores guerreiros de Gwynedd, ela cresceu forte e apaixonada - mais do que uma partida para seus irmãos mais velhos. A seus dezesseis anos, a vida de Gwenllian mudou para sempre quando ela se apaixonou por Prince Gruffydd ap Rhys, o herdeiro de Rhys ap Tewdur, de Deheubarth. Juntos, marido e mulher lutaram e governaram o sul do País de Gales, desafiando a Conquista Normanda do País de Gales e provando de uma vez por todas a nobreza e coragem do povo galês, uma coragem que dura ao longo dos séculos e vive no coração de todo homem galês, mulher e criança. Inclui uma extensa linha de tempo cobrindo mais de 400 anos de história medieval galesa e inglesa.
Gwenllian ferch Gruffydd, Die Kriegerprinzessin von Deheubarth
by Christina Löw Laurel A. RockefellerDie heroische Ahnin von Königin Elizabeth Tudor! Prinzessin Gwenllian ferch Gruffydd ap Cynan, geboren 1097 in Aberffraw Castle, war immer zu Höherem bestimmt. Als Tochter eines von Gwynedds größten Kriegern wuchs sie stark und voller Leidenschaft auf - ihren älteren Brüdern mehr als ebenbürtig. Mit sechzehn änderte sich Gwenllians Leben grundlegend, als sie sich in Prinz Gruffydd ap Rhys, den belagerten Erben von Rhys ap Tewdur von Deheubarth, verliebte. Zusammen, als Mann und Frau, kämpften sie für das südliche Wales und regierten es. Sie stellten die normannische Eroberung von Wales infrage und stellten ein für alle Mal die Ehrenhaftigkeit und den Mut des walisischen Volkes unter Beweis. Ein Mut, der die Jahrhunderte überdauert und in dem Herzen eines jeden Walisers lebt, ob Mann, Frau oder Kind. Beinhaltet eine ausführliche Zeitleiste, die 400 Jahre an walisischer und englischer mittelalterlicher Geschichte abdeckt.
Gwenllian Ferch Gruffydd: La principessa guerriera di Deheubarth
by Laurel A. RockefellerNata nel 1097, presso il castello di Aberffraw, Gwenllian ferch Gruffydd ap Cynan era destinata a lasciare un segno indelebile nella storia gallese. Figlia di uno tra i più valorosi condottieri del regno di Gwynedd, la principessa divenne coraggiosa e piena di passione – al pari dei suoi fratelli maggiori. A sedici anni, incontra il principe Gruffydd ap Rhys, l’amore della sua vita e tormentato erede di Rhys ap Tewdur del regno di Deheubarth. Come marito e moglie, combatterono per liberare il Galles meridionale, sfidando I conquistatori normanni e dimostrando il coraggio ed il valore dei gallesi, un coraggio che perdura ancor’oggi nel cuore di ogni uomo, donna e bambino del Galles. In coda al testo è possibile trovare una dettagliata cronologia che copre circa quattro secoli di storia medievale del Galles e dell’Inghilterra.
Gwenllian Ferch Gruffydd: la princesa guerrea de Deheubarth
by Andrés Sotelo Soria Laurel A. Rockefeller¡La heroica antepasada galesa de la reina Isabel Tudor! Nacida en 1097 en el castillo de Aberffraw, la princesa Gwenllian ferch Gruffydd ap Cynan siempre estuvo destinada a grandes cosas. Hija de uno de los guerreros más grandes de Gwynedd, creció siendo fuerte y apasionada, siendo incluso más que un reto para sus hermanos mayores. A los dieciséis años, la vida de Gwenllian cambió para siempre cuando se enamoró del príncipe Gruffydd ap Rhys, el atribulado heredero de Rhys ap Tewdur de Deheubarth. Juntos, marido y mujer lucharon y reinaron el sur de Gales, desafiando a la conquista normanda de Gales y demostrando de una vez por todas la total nobleza y valor del pueblo galés, un valor que sobrevivió durante siglos y que vive en el corazón de cada hombre, mujer y niño galés. Incluye una extensa cronología de más de 400 años de la historia medieval de Gales e Inglaterra.
Gwen Raverat: Friends, Family and Affections
by Frances Spalding'The best of these Darwins is that they are cut out of rock - three taps is enough to convince one how immense is their solidarity.' So wrote Virginia Woolf affectionately of Gwen Raverat, the granddaughter of Charles Darwin. In this first full biography, Frances Spalding looks beyond the artist Gwen Raverat's childhood memoir; Period Piece, and creates a fascinating and moving portrait of Charles Darwin's granddaughter. She explores her Darwin inheritance; her conflicts when she moves beyond her home environment to enter the Slade School of Art; her encounter with post-Impressionism; and her friendships with Stanley Spencer, Rupert Brooke and members of the Bloomsbury set. At each stage, Gwen's artistic creativity is interwoven with her relationships and circumstances. She helps revive the medium of wood-engraving and with her husband, Jacques Raverat, celebrates the South of France in the art they produce while living in Venice. Drawing on a huge cache of unpublished papers, Spalding brings us a life lived with bravery, humour; realism and integrity, surrounded by a remarkable cast of relatives, friends and associates.
Gwen Ffrangcon-Davies, Twentieth-Century Actress (Dramatic Lives #3)
by Helen GrimeGwen Ffrangcon-Davies is a paradox; a famous actress whose career spanned most of the twentieth century she is now largely forgotten. Drawing on material held in Ffrangcon-Davies's personal archive, Grime argues that the representation of the actress, on and off the stage, can be read in terms of its constructions of normative female behaviours.
Gwen
by Goldie GoldbloomIn 1903, the artist Gwendolen Mary John travels from London to France with her companion Dorelia. Surviving on their wits and Gwen’s raw talent, the young women walk from Calais to Paris. In the new century, the world is full of promise: it is time for Gwen to step out from the shadow of her overbearing brother Augustus and seek out the great painter and sculptor Auguste Rodin. It is time to be brave and visible, to love and be loved – and time perhaps to become a hero as the stain of anti-Semitism spreads across Europe.
Guys Read: True Stories
by James Sturm Jon Scieszka Jim Murphy Nathan Hale T. Edward Nickens Sy Montgomery Candace Fleming Douglas Florian Steve Sheinkin Elizabeth Partridge Thanhha LaiJon Scieszka's Guys Read anthology series for tweens turns to nonfiction in its fifth volume, True Stories. The fifth installment in the Guys Read Library of Great Reading features ten stories that are 100% amazing, 100% adventurous, 100% unbelievable--and 100% true. A star-studded group of award-winning nonfiction authors and journalists provides something for every reader, all aligned with the Common Core State Standards. Compiled and edited by real-life literature legend Jon Scieszka, Guys Read: True Stories is a mind-blowing collection of essays, biographies, how-to guides, and more, all proving that the truth is most definitely out there.Supports the Common Core State Standards
Guys Like Me: Five Wars, Five Veterans for Peace
by Michael A. MessnerOver the last few decades, as the United States has become embroiled in foreign war after foreign war, some of the most vocal activists for peace have been veterans. These veterans for peace come from all different races, classes, regions, and generations. What common motivations unite them and fuel their activism? Guys Like Me introduces us to five ordinary men who have done extraordinary work as peace activists: World War II veteran Ernie Sanchez, Korean War veteran Woody Powell, Vietnam veteran Gregory Ross, Gulf War veteran Daniel Craig, and Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran Jonathan Hutto. Acclaimed sociologist Michael Messner offers rich profiles of each man, recounting what led him to join the armed forces, what he experienced when fighting overseas, and the guilt and trauma he experienced upon returning home. He reveals how the pain and horror of the battlefront motivated these onetime warriors to reconcile with former enemies, get involved as political activists, and help younger generations of soldiers. Guys Like Me is an inspiring multigenerational saga of men who were physically or psychically wounded by war, but are committed to healing themselves and others, forging a path to justice, and replacing endless war with lasting peace
The Guy's Guide to Dating, Getting Hitched, and Surviving the First Year of Marriage
by Michael R. CriderFrom the moment he sees his future wife across a smoke-filled college keg party, Michael Crider has a strong hunch that his single days are numbered. In between that moment of early understanding and his sweaty presence years later at the altar, however, Crider missteps, stalls, and resists like a true man's man. Remembering his evolution from swinging singleto linked for life, Crider chronicles the highs and lows of relationship progress: from the nauseating dating days of "No, I love you more!" to his own embarrassing version of "Meet the Parents"; from plotting his marriage proposal to the wedding and reception itself (a.k.a. "booze, the bride, and blue balls"). For men under pressure to propose or newly affianced, newlywed or veteran to the husband hustle, Michael Crider's flawed attempts at both grand romantic gestures and small attempts to control his fate will be all too familiar. Refreshingly honest and laugh-out-loud funny,The Slow and Inevitable Crawl Toward Happily Ever After should also appeal to the long-suffering women in their lives who, for better or worse, recognize their men in its pages.
Guymeyer — The Ace Of Aces. [Illustrated Edition]
by Jacques Mortane Clifton Harby LevyThe title of "Ace" in the air war above France in the First World War was the coveted dream of all the daring flyers of the French, German British, and other armies. It was not an easily won honour, in order to be so recognized the airman would have to down five of the enemy aircraft, these experts of the air war would become the most lethal exponents of the airwar. However should the pilot achieve this rare feat he could become a national hero, feted by his comrades, respected and feared by his opponents. Even among these elite sky warriors there are a handful of men that stand out, German's Red Baron, von Richtofen, Canada's Billy Bishop, Britain's Albert Ball; but to all France Georges Guynemer was their idol and lionized as a national hero. With his 53 victories he stands in the first rank of the fighter aces of the First World War.One of France's foremost aeronautical authors Jacques Mortane undertook to write the biography of this legend, recording his famous victories and exploits with the Stork squadron and seeking to shed light on the shy national hero. Author -- Mortane, Jacques, 1883-1939.Translator -- Levy, Clifton Harby, 1867-Text taken, whole and complete, from the edition published in New York, Moffat, Yard & Company, 1918.Original Page Count - xxxii and 267 pages.Illustrations -- 12 illustrations.
The Guy on the Left
by James DuthieIf you're a sports fan, you know James Duthie. The biggest games, the biggest trades, the juiciest rumours--chances are Duthie is the guy you tuned in to hear talk about them. There are other experts and insiders, stats guys and analysts, but no one else who can talk about sports with the humour, the knowledge, and the charisma Duthie brings to every event he covers. He also makes the best spoof videos. The Guy on the Left tells the story of Duthie's career in broadcasting, from a nerdy appearance on a game show to chatting with Tiger Woods in the men's room at The Masters. It's a behind-the-scenes look at celebrated moments like Sidney Crosby's famous game-winning goal at the Vancouver Olympics, but also less celebrated insights, like the disclosure that sports broadcasters often aren't wearing pants on air. There are stories about goofing around with NHL superstars like Roberto Luongo and Anze Kopitar. There are also stories about wandering into the wrong house after walking his dog and surprising his neighbour in her underwear. His stories can also be serious. Tragedy strikes more than once in the sports world. Most notably, he had to go to air on the evening of September 11, 2001. His reflections on the way sport is part of all of our lives, from the athletes and sports figures on the planes to the kids who lost coaches and parents, are a powerful reminder of both the importance of sport and how lucky we all are to be part of it. Funny, thoughtful, self-deprecating, and wry, The Guy on the Left is everything fans love about James Duthie.
Guy Martin: Worms to Catch
by Guy Martin‘I was never going to sleep in and take it easy, there were worms to catch.’Breaking records on the world’s biggest Wall of Death, cycling 2,745 miles across the length of the United States (while sleeping rough), attempting to be the fastest person ever on two wheels and travelling to Latvia to investigate his family’s roots, it's been a busy year for Guy Martin. There’s been some thrilling racing too, including wild Harley choppers on dirt and turbo-charged Transit vans through the Nevada desert. And don't forget there’s the day job to get back to in North Lincolnshire – the truck yard and the butty van. Guy has done more in one year than most people do in a lifetime, and with his gift for story-telling, he takes you with him to the outer limits of human endurance, and on a dizzying adrenalin high, all in a day’s work.
Guy Martin: When You Dead, You Dead
by Guy Martin'The maddest 12 months of my life. The journey starts with an oddball race up an American mountain and ends with me checking myself out of hospital with a broken back. Again …'As Guy’s Latvian grandfather frequently reminded him, ‘When you dead, you dead’. So before it’s all over, Guy Martin is making the most of the time he’s got. In this past year alone, Guy has raced the Isle of Man TT and finished on the podium; bike trekked through India; competed in solo 24-hour bicycles races; flown a stunt plane; broken a go-kart speed record down a French mountain and attempted to break the motorcycle land-speed record at Bonneville Salt Flats. And he’s done all this around his day job as a truck mechanic. But let Guy tell you about it himself: ‘This book starts in a Transit, ends in a Transit, and in between I’ve raced a few pushbikes, raced a few motorbikes and got a fair few stories to tell you.’ Spot on.
Guy Martin: My Autobiography
by Guy MartinThe Phenomenal Sunday Times No1 Bestseller‘It was the start of the third lap of the 2010 Senior TT, the last race of the fortnight. The last chance to get a TT win for another year, and I was pushing hard. Ballagarey. The kind of corner that makes me continue road racing. A proper man’s corner. You go through the right-hander at something like 170mph, leant right over, eyes fixed as far down the road as I can see.But this time something happened. This time the front end tucked …’Guy Martin, international road-racing legend, maverick star of the Isle of Man TT, truck mechanic and TV presenter, lives on the edge, addicted to speed, thoroughly exhilarated by danger. In this book we’ll get inside his head as he stares death in the face, and risks his life in search of the next high.We’ll discover what it feels like to survive a 170mph fireball at the TT in 2010, and come back to do it all again. He’ll sweep us up in a gritty sort of glory as he slogs it out for a place on the podium, but we’ll also see him struggle with the flipside of fame. We’ll meet his friends and foes, his family, his teammates and bosses and we’ll discover what motivates him, and where his strengths and weaknesses lie. For the first time, here is the full story in Guy’s own words. From the boy who learned to prep bikes with his dad, to the spirited team mechanic, paying his way by collecting beer glasses in pubs, to the young racer at the start of his first race and the buzz he’s been chasing ever since.This thrilling autobiography is an intense and dramatic ride.
A Guy Like Me: Fighting to Make the Cut
by Brian Cazeneuve John ScottThe John Scott story is the ultimate underdog narrative in sports during 2016 when Scott—in the twilight of his career—went from a joke All-Star fan-voted nominee to scoring two goals and winning the All-Star Game’s MVP title. This is his heartwarming story about an average Joe who became a sports superhero overnight.Known as a willing-and-able fighter and bruiser in the league, John Scott was a surprising and tongue-and-cheek nominee for the 2016 NHL All-Star Game. He’d been in the league for over eight NHL seasons, playing for teams such as the Wild, Blackhawks, Rangers, Sabres, and the Sharks. Scott’s best attribute as an NHL player was dropping his gloves—never the best player, the 260 pounder did become the most feared fighter in the NHL, racking up extensive penalty minutes. In order to prevent him from playing in the game, his current team—the Phoenix Coyotes—traded Scott to the Montreal Canadians, who demoted him to the AHL team in an attempt to disqualify him from playing in the All-Star Game. Fans were outraged and Scott was devastated. He’d been downgraded in his job—forced to relocate while his wife was pregnant with twin girls. But the fans wouldn’t back down and insisted the NHL let Scott play in the game. The league relented, and Scott not only was invited to attend the NHL game in Nashville, but was nominated a team captain. The media and sports fans at large fell in love with the giant six-foot-eight player who by all means, was just a normal guy and no superstar player. In a true Cinderella story, Scott scored two goals and was the All-Star Game’s MVP. This is his personal memoir—detailing his life growing up and how he was able to keep his sense of humor and become the ultimate Cinderella-Story of hockey.
Guy Gibson and his Dambuster Crew
by Charles FosterThe Dams Raid is the RAF’s most famous bombing operation of the Second World War, and Guy Gibson, who was in command, its most famous bomber pilot. Of the six men who made up his crew — two Canadians, an Australian and three Englishmen – only one had previously flown with him, but altogether they had amassed more than 180 operations. Drawing on rare and unpublished sources and family archives, this new study, written by the author of the acclaimed 2018 title, The Complete Dambusters, is the first book to fully detail their stories. It explores the previous connections between the seven men who would fly on just one operation together and examines how their relationships developed in the few months they spent in each other’s company.
Guy Gibson: Dambuster
by Geoff SimpsonA new assessment of the life of one of the most famous and controversial airmen of the Second World War, this book covers Guy Gibson's sometimes troubled upbringing and the impact on him of his time at St Edward's School, Oxford. In particular, the story of his career in the RAF is relayed, including his stunning leadership achievement in creating No 617 Squadron and leading its attack on the dams of western Germany. The much-discussed circumstances of his unnecessary death and the theories, which have grown up around it are examined, as well as his legacy—he remains a great British hero almost 70 years after his death in a world utterly different to the one he knew.
The Guttenberg Bible: A Memoir
by Steve Guttenberg"Forget being an actor. You don't have the look, you don't have the talent, and your name is ridiculous. You are the last guy I would ever pick to be a movie star." This was the first piece of advice Steve Guttenberg ever received from an agent. Like many other times in his life, he didn't listen.In this honest, charming memoir, Guttenberg tells the unique story of his first decade in Hollywood, as he went from being a complete unknown to starring in some of the most successful blockbusters of all time. He spent his early days sneaking onto the Paramount lot and meeting more actors and casting agents than most aspiring actors ever would. Even before the hit Police Academy---which his manager said would be a flop---he had already worked with such luminaries as Lord Laurence Olivier, Richard Widmark, and Gregory Peck. Later he shared the screen with actors such as Mickey Rourke and Sharon Stone long before they became household names.Guttenberg has lived through the addictive pull of show business and worldwide celebrity (you're no one until you have a stalker, he learns). With a clear-eyed appreciation for the one-of-a-kind experiences that the celebrity lifestyle has to offer, he knew that his family would keep him grounded throughout it all. And his self-awareness and sense of humor about the ups and downs of fame make The Guttenberg Bible one of the most candid Hollywood stories to date.