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J. Randy Taraborrelli
The Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe

2009 y.
Publisher: —
Description: From New York Times bestselling author J. Randy Taraborrelli comes the definitive biography of the most enduring icon in popular American culture. When Marilyn Monroe became famous in the 1950s, the world was told that her mother was either dead or simply not a part of her life. However, that was not true. In fact, her mentally ill mother was very much present in Marilyn`s world and the complex family dynamic that unfolded behind the scenes is a story that has never before been told…until now. In this groundbreaking book, Taraborrelli draws complex and sympathetic portraits of the women so influential in the actress` life, including her mother, her foster mother, and her legal guardian. He also reveals, for the first time, the shocking scope of Marilyn`s own mental illness, the identity of Marilyn`s father and the half-brother she never knew, and new information about her relationship with the Kennedy`s-Bobby, Jack, and Pat Kennedy Lawford. Explosive, revelatory, and surprisingly… [detailed...]

ISBN: 0446580821
Book size: —; Page extent: 576.

 

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J. Randy Taraborrelli
The Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe

2009 y.
Publisher: Sidgwick &, Jackson Ltd
Description: This is Marilyn as you`ve never seen her. Not just the impossibly beautiful movie star or the insecure celebrity, but the loyal daughter, the loving sister, the complex woman caught up in a lifelong quest to belong. Written by one of our most acclaimed biographers, J.Randy Taraborrelli, this hook is at last a balanced, insightful and moving portrait of the real Marilyn Monroe with all her contradictions. By talking to new sources who are speaking publicly about Marilyn for the first time, Taraborrelli is able to expose and dispel the many myths that surround her life and death. With a wealth of new information about her childhood, we can finally understand her strengths and vulnerabilities. When Marilyn Monroe became famous in the 1950s, the world was told that her mother was either dead or simply not a part of her life. That was not true. In fact, her mentally ill mother always had been very much present in Marilyn`s world and the complex family dynamic that unfolded… [detailed...]

ISBN: 978-0-283-07068-6
Book size: —; Page extent: 600.

 

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J. Randy Taraborrelli
The Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe

2009 y.
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Description: When Norma Jeane Baker became famous as Marilyn Monroe in the 1950s, she said her mother, Gladys Baker, was either dead or not a part of her life, depending on the publicity campaign of the moment. However, neither was true. In fact, Marilyn`s mentally ill mother was very much present in her world, and the complex family dynamic that unfolded behind the scenes, as the star went from actress to icon, is a story that has never before been told … until now. In this groundbreaking work, TaraborrelU draws detailed and sympathetic portraits of the women so influential in the life of the actress, including her mother, her foster mother, and her legal guardian. He tells the heartbreaking story of a world-famous daughter dealing secretly with a parent`s severe paranoid schizophrenia- and exposes the shocking scope of Marilyn`s own mental deterioration and her desperate attempts to help both herself and her mother. Формат: 15,5 см x 23,5 см. [detailed...]

ISBN: 978-0-446-50541-3, 978-0-446-58082-3
Book size: —; Page extent: 600.

 

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Tad Crawford
The Secret Life of Money: How Money Can Be Food for the Soul

— y.
Publisher: —
Description: The Secret Life of Money leads readers on a fascinating journey to uncover the sources of our monetary desires and, by understanding why money has the power to obsess us, free ourselves from destructive patterns and discover riches of the soul. This wide-ranging treatment of how money secretly influences our lives includes chapters on the many forms of money, why money is so easily worshipped, why money sometimes feels more important than life, hoarding money, the source of riches, inheritance, and the stock market. Crawford, a teller of entertaining tales, gathers stories and myths from around the world that help us understand why money is so much more than the useful tool that we may think it to be. [detailed...]

ISBN: 188055951X
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Pietro Aretino
The Secret Life of Nuns (Hesperus Classics)

2004 y.
Publisher: —
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ISBN: 1843911027
Book size: —; Page extent: 72.

 

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Phillip J. Anderson
The Secret Life of Real Estate: How It Moves and Why

2009 y.
Publisher: —
Description: Tracing the history of housing cycles in the United States, this examination shows how the banking system reacts to prosperity and recession and reveals the ways regulations enacted after each collapse tend to disappear when boom times return. With its invaluable insights and practical advice, the discussion is aimed at both novice and experienced investors who want to know why the real estate cycle moves as it does, how it can be forecasted in advance, and how best to profit from this knowledge. [detailed...]

ISBN: 0856832634
Book size: —; Page extent: 464.

 

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Barbara Jean Hicks
The Secret Life of Walter Kitty

2007 y.
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Description: - [detailed...]

ISBN: 0375831967
Book size: —; Page extent: 40.

 

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Barbara Jean Hicks
The Secret Life of Walter Kitty

2007 y.
Publisher: —
Description: - [detailed...]

ISBN: 0375931961
Book size: —; Page extent: 40.

 

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James Thurber
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (Creative Short Stories)

2008 y.
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ISBN: 1583415866
Book size: —; Page extent: 32.

 

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Pietro Aretino
The Secret Life of Wives (Hesperus Classics Series)

2006 y.
Publisher: —
Description: In this hilarious sequel to The Secret Life of Nuns, courtesan Nanna reveals to her confidante, Antonia, what really goes on in the lives of married women. A woman can only be saved from a lifethreatening craving and utter damnation by a well-endowed priest, an over-devout matron releases her inner devil when she meets an attractive hermit, an insatiable wife is redressed by her husband in a most barbarous manner?these are merely some of the `truths` that Aretino exposes behind the respectable mask of marriage. And in describing the subterfuges, machinations, and diabolical ruses wives resort to?unbeknownst to their poor husbands?in order to secure the secret object of their desires, Aretino adds another titillating page to his immense catalog of human characters. Italian satirist and poet Pietro Aretino (1492-1556) was one of the most versatile writers of the 16th century, the author of plays, poetry, and letters, he is now principally remembered as the… [detailed...]

ISBN: 1843911221
Book size: —; Page extent: 116.

 

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Len Schritter
The Secret Life of a Snowbird: An Inside Look at Retirement in America s Sunbelt (HINT: It s humorous, poignant and warm!)

2007 y.
Publisher: —
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ISBN: 1589850742
Book size: —; Page extent: 180.

 

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Jean Nathan
The Secret Life of the Lonely Doll : The Search for Dare Wright

2005 y.
Publisher: —
Description: Book Description In 1957, a children’s book called The Lonely Doll was published. With its pink-and-white-checked cover and photographs featuring a wide-eyed doll, it captured the imaginations of young girls and made the author, Dare Wright, a household name. Close to forty years after its publication, the book was out of print but not forgotten. When the cover image inexplicably came to journalist Jean Nathan one afternoon, she went in search of the book--and ultimately its author. Nathan found Dare Wright living out her last days in a decrepit public hospital in Queens, New York. Over the next five years, Nathan pieced together Dare Wright’s bizarre life of glamour and painful isolation to create this mesmerizing biography of awoman who struggled to escape the imprisonment of her childhood through her art. [detailed...]

ISBN: 0312424922
Book size: —; Page extent: 320.

 

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C.W. Gortner
The Secret Lion (The Spymaster Chronicles)

2004 y.
Publisher: —
Description: Book DescriptionIn this rousing historical adventure set in the Tudor court, we are swept back to the final days of King Edward VI?s reign, and a time of danger, intrigue, and bravery. Brendan Prescott, a foundling reared in Dudley household, arrives at court to serve as a squire to the arrogant Lord Robert Dudley. Keen and ambitious, Brendan hopes to gain advancement in his new post - until Lord Robert dispatches him on an illicit mission to the King?s enigmatic sister, the Princess Elizabeth, and Brendan discovers that nothing in his world is as it appears. A dark plot brews around Elizabeth`s quest to unravel the truth about her brother`s disappearance. Lured into her service as a spy, with only a bold stable boy and audacious lady-in-waiting at his side, Brendan plunges into a ruthless gambit of half-truths and lies, pitted against the wiles of a vengeful opponent who holds the secret of his own mysterious birth - a secret that could shatter everything he… [detailed...]

ISBN: 1933037350
Book size: —; Page extent: 252.

 

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Julia Barnes
The Secret Lives of Brown Bears (The Secret Lives of Animals)

2007 y.
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ISBN: 0836876555
Book size: —; Page extent: 32.

 

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Julia Barnes
The Secret Lives of Dolphins (The Secret Lives of Animals)

2007 y.
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ISBN: 0836876563
Book size: —; Page extent: 32.

 

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Julia Barnes
The Secret Lives of Elephants (The Secret Lives of Animals)

2007 y.
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ISBN: 0836876571
Book size: —; Page extent: 32.

 

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Deborah Davis
The Secret Lives of Frames: One Hundred Years of Art and Artistry

2006 y.
Publisher: Filipacchi
Description: A painting wouldnt be the same without its frame. In fact, a frame can be as important as the art it surrounds. Yet the picture frame is the Cinderella of the art world, beautiful, hardworking, and frequently overlooked. The Secret Lives of Frames, inspired by the hundred-year history of Lowy, the premier fine arts services atelier in the country, celebrates the extraordinary art and artistry of the frame. In chapters such as The Making of a Framer and a Frame, The Lure of Antique Frames, and New Designs for the New Millennium, magnificent edges of all kinds come to life in vivid detail. Their history, so colorful and varied, is interwoven with the history of Lowy, an old-world company started by the legendary New York framer Julius Lowy, that marries the finest of traditional craftsmanship with new and inventive framing, restoration, and conservation techniques. Fascinating stories about frames, a lively historical survey of their evolution, and behind-the-scenes views of Lowy will… [detailed...]

ISBN: 1933231165
Book size: —; Page extent: 256.

 

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Julia Barnes
The Secret Lives of Gorillas (The Secret Lives of Animals)

2007 y.
Publisher: —
Description: - [detailed...]

ISBN: 0083687658
Book size: —; Page extent: 32.

 

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Hyapatia Lee
The Secret Lives of Hyapatia Lee

2000 y.
Publisher: 1st Books Library
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ISBN: 1587219069
Book size: —; Page extent: 268.

 

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Frank Warren
The Secret Lives of Men and Women: A PostSecret Book

2007 y.
Publisher: Regan Books
Description: Postsecret.com founder Frank Warren is back with an irresistible addition to his bestselling PostSecret series. For The Secret Lives of Men and Women, Warren has selected a never-before-seen collection of postcards bearing the explosive confessions and captivating revelations of men and women everywhere. Created using photographs, collages, illustrations, and more, the handmade cards offer a compelling dialogue on some of today`s most provocative topics?from marriage and infidelity, to parenting, office politics, repressed fantasies, and even abortion?daring us to consider how well we really know our friends, family, even ourselves. [detailed...]

ISBN: 0061198757
Book size: —; Page extent: 144.

 

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Christopher Blazina Ph.D.
The Secret Lives of Men: What Men Want You to Know About Love, Sex, and Relationships

2008 y.
Publisher: —
Description: Say Goodbye to Guessing Games, Communication Conflicts, One-sided Conversations, `Dry Spells,` and Silent Treatments For centuries women have been trying to put into words what perplexes them most about men. However, the inner world of the male`s psyche continues to succeed in outwitting women, and The Secret Lives of Men is the long-awaited antidote that unravels the mysteries that keep women from enjoying true connection and authentic relationships with the men in their lives, whether they be husbands, partners, sons, fathers, or friends.In this provocative and pivotal book, male psychology expert, researcher, and professor, Christopher Blazina, Ph.D., contends that contrary to popular belief, men really do want to be understood, not cast aside as unemotional, backward thinking, desensitized, or `clueless`—and they desire to connect with others. With unbiased compassion and true understanding of the needs of both men and women, Dr. Blazina offers techniques and prescriptions for… [detailed...]

ISBN: 0757306608
Book size: —; Page extent: 288.

 

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Jana Murphy
The Secret Lives of Toddlers : A Parent`s Guide to the Wonderful, Terrible, Fascinating Behavior of Children Ag

2004 y.
Publisher: —
Description: Book DescriptionWhy do they rub food in their hair? Why do they want to hear the same book over and over? Why do they love being naked? Between the ages of one and three, children can be delightful, affectionate, intelligent explorers of their newfound world. They can also be holy terrors. Grounded in up-to-date research, The Secret Lives of Toddlers demystifies 52 common behaviors of toddlers, while helping parents appreciate the miraculous development of their children. An entertaining, reassuring guide to toddler behavior, this book shows parents how to get through their kids` toddlerhood with affection, humor, and authority. With explanations from pediatricians, child development experts, and behavioral psychologists, parents will learn to: - Understand the world from a child`s point of view - Learn which bad behaviors need intervention and which can be ignored - Cultivate good manners and reward good behavior - Reduce their own… [detailed...]

ISBN: 0399530231
Book size: —; Page extent: 240.

 

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Julia Barnes
The Secret Lives of Wolves (The Secret Lives of Animals)

2007 y.
Publisher: —
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ISBN: 0836876601
Book size: —; Page extent: 32.

 

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Kimmika Williams-witherspoon
The Secret Messages in African American Theater: Hidden Meanings Embedded in Public Discourse

2006 y.
Publisher: —
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ISBN: 0773456422
Book size: —; Page extent: 336.

 

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N. Joy
The Secret Olivia Told Me

2007 y.
Publisher: —
Description: - [detailed...]

ISBN: 1933491086
Book size: —; Page extent: 32.

 

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Irving Gerson, Irving B. Gerson
The Secret Opinions of Irving B. Gerson

— y.
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Description: This curiosity driven 81 year old businessman-turned-writer, has followed his role model, Montaigne, with these personal essays on 28 subjects such as conversation, sports, war, religion, sex, death, television and Thanksgiving turkey. After the University of Michigan and Harvard Business School, Gerson spent four war years as a navy officer in the amphibious forces and mine sweeping, receiving three decorations. His report on the sinking of the LST 349 in the Mediterranean was privately published in1945. His business career includes Gersons Jewelers, Young &, Rubicam, Elgin Watch and Gerson, Howe &, Johnson, a tradition breaking all fee-no commission marketing department store in Chicago that he founded and ran for 16 years. To promote his firm,Gerson wrote and published Tomorrow`s Advertising Agency (1967) and BE BIG SOMEWHERE and Other Essays on Marketing (1977). In 1979, at age 60, he followed his college plan of becoming a full-time writer, doing it his way, without… [detailed...]

ISBN: 0738853704
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Michael Nighohasian, Michael Nigohosian
The Secret Path to Contract Programming Riches: An Expert Consultant`s Step-by-Step Guide That Takes You from Having Little or No Computer Programming Experience, Virtually, Directly into High-Paid Contract Programming

— y.
Publisher: —
Description: First, what sets The Secret Path To Contract Programming Riches apart from any other book on programming or consulting is that it is the only book that shows the computer hobbyist not only WHAT TO DO to become a high-paid contract programmer, but HOW TO DO IT! Some books explain what being a computer consultant is like from a day-to-day point of view and others teach you how to program in a specific language. But, no book provides a step-by-step system on how to become an absolute expert computer programmer and take that knowledge to go virtually, directly into high-paid contract programming. - For a Special Reader - Next, since the book is geared for a very special reader, the publisher has included a unique WARNING MESSAGE on the front cover toensure targeting the appropriate reader and to avoid making promises to those who are not qualified for the program. `As I was writing the book, I continually narrowed the range of possible readers down to just a few categories. The… [detailed...]

ISBN: 0971280606
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John Armstrong
The Secret Power of Beauty: Why Happiness is in the Eye of the Beholder : Why Happiness is in the Eye of the Beholder

2005 y.
Publisher: —
Description: Book DescriptionA graceful and lucid study of the power of beauty and the deep significance it has in our lives In defining beauty and our response to it, we are often caught between the concrete and the sublime. We wish to categorize beauty,to clearly label its parts, and yet we wish also to celebrate its mysterious-and at times mythical-power. Armstrong`s response is a discursive and graceful journey through various and complementary interpretations, leading us from Hogarth`s belief that the essence of beauty lies in shapely curves, to Kant`s discourses on the meaning of pleasure. [detailed...]

ISBN: 0713994746
Book size: —; Page extent: 192.

 

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David Tame
The Secret Power of Music: The Transformation of Self and Society Through Musical Energy

1984 y.
Publisher: Destiny Books
Description: This study of the hidden side of music and its subtle effects is one of the most detailed books ever written on the subject. [detailed...]

ISBN: 0892810564
Book size: —; Page extent: 304.

 

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Nischala Joy Devi
The Secret Power of Yoga: A Woman`s Guide to the Heart and Spirit of the Yoga Sutras

2007 y.
Publisher: Three Rivers Press
Description: Yoga is well known for its power to create a healthy body, but few realize the emotional and spiritual benefits. In The Secret Power of Yoga, world-renowned Yoga expert Nischala Joy Devi interprets Patanjali`s Yoga Sutras, the principles at the basis of Yoga practice, from a heart-centered, intuitive, feminine perspective, resulting in the first translation intended for women. Devi`s simple, elegant, and deeply personal interpretations capture the spirit of each sutra, and her suggested practices offer numerous ways to embrace the spirituality of Yoga throughout your day. [detailed...]

ISBN: 0307339696
Book size: —; Page extent: 336.

 

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Paul Dobransky, L. A. Stamford
The Secret Psychology of How We Fall in Love

2007 y.
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ISBN: 0452288185
Book size: —; Page extent: 304.

 

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