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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 moving, this is the final word on the life of one of the most fascinating and elusive icons of the 20th Century.

Here's the first complete, definitive account of the career, music, and legacy of Jimi Hendrix, based entirely on first-person recollections and new, exclusive interviews with musicians and key figures in the Hendrix inner circle. Authors John McDermott and Eddie Kramer (Jimi's longtime producer) take readers inside the studio and on tour to reveal the creative process of a true rock pioneer. Two 8-page inserts.

The author of How To Master the Art of Selling and The Official Guide to Success now offers a comprehensive guide to mastering the sales game. Includes straight talk on why one should--or should not--go into a sales career, managing time, dealing with stress, and more. "A serious sales manual".--Zig Ziglar, from the Foreword.

Lynda Van Devanter--author of the backlist classic Home Before Morning, which inspired the TV show "China Beach"--edited this powerful collection of poems reminiscent of Dear America: Letters Home from Vietnam. All author proceeds from the book will go to the Vietnam Women's Memorial Project. 6 photographs.

The author draws on her own clinical practice to explain how chronic guilt and pessimism can affect health and offers a recovery regimen based on affirmation, forgiveness, and love.

Whether you're a businessperson faced with a difficult challenge or an artist trying to overcome a creative block, the 28 exercises in this book are designed to put you in touch with your unconscious mind--the part of you that is most creative, insightful, spontaneous, and truly ingenious.

David and Micki Colfax provide a step-by-step manual for people who want to educate their children at home, written by two former educators who taught all three of their own sons at home--and saw them accepted at Harvard! An invaluable sourcebook for improving a child's education.

Shows how the telephone can be an effective and efficient means to save on travel expenses, contact customers, complete an entire sale and handle inquiries and complaints

Your path to becoming a great manager starts here. From announcing your promotion to planning your next one, from solving your workers' problems to dealing with your own stress, a leading management expert tells you, in advance, what is ahead.

A Civil Action meets Indian country, as one man takes on the federal government and the largest boondoggle in U.S. history -- and wins.

With these handy paperback reference guides, illustrated throughout with black-and-white line drawings, nature watchers know what to look for and how to interpret what they see. Whether carried into the field or consulted at home, these books provide readers with fascinating facts and insights into the behavior of birds and wildlife. With more than 3 million copies of their books sold to date, Donald and Lillian Stokes are increasingly recognized and celebrated as America's preeminent authorities on nature and birding.

An untenured English professor who lost his position in a university downsizing relates how this event changed his outlook on life.

An account of the 1975 World Series, reputed as the best of all time, describes its dramatic pre-season salary negotiations, key players and contributors, and game events, which culminated in a final, history-making home run. Reprint. 25,000 first printing.

A snowboarding novel about standing up for oneself.

A meditation on the Days of Awe, the most significant part of the Jewish calendar, by beloved and influential rabbi Alan Lew.

MEN AGAINST THE SEA is the epic story of the 19 loyal men who, with Captain Bligh at the helm, were set adrift in a 23-foot open launch. Their 3,600-mile voyage remains one of the greatest feats of courage and adventure in the annals of the sea. PITCAIRN's ISLAND unfolds a tale of drunkeness, betrayal, murder, and vengeance as it chronicles the fate of Christian, the mutineers, and a handful of Tahitians, who together take refuge on the loneliest island in the Pacific.

Grieving after the death of a beloved daughter, Rabbi Balfour Brickner struggled with his faith while preparing a flowerbed. One day the rabbi found himself writing down the thoughts that came to him as he turned the soil, and observing nature's abundant examples of order and renewal, miracles and beauty, Rabbi Brickner found his faith returning like a garden in spring. Using the garden as a sanctuary and springboard, Rabbi Brickner considers the lessons to be learned from the tasks of caring for the land, the wonder of a garden in full bloom, and the connections between Biblical teachings and botanical life. Finding God In The Garden is a passionate, witty, and provocative celebration of mature religious faith derived through nature, reason, and the joys of everyday work. Explores rational spirituality, reconciling faith with enlightened thought.

An invaluable, comprehensive, one-of-a-kind resource for parents of young athletes-from one of America's most prominent pediatric sports doctors. Among the topics Dr. Metzl covers: n How to keep child athletes healthy in mind and body n How to deal with coaches and other parents, and how to help children handle team pressure n How to recognize and prevent injuries such as fractures, ligament tears, and repetitive stress injuries n How to recognize when children are doing 'too much' n How to judge the impact of daily physical activity on growing bodies Packed with practical advice on everything from nutrition to conditioning to avoiding the 'win at all costs' mentality, THE YOUNG ATHLETE offers parents the tools they need to encourage safe sports and to help their children achieve their utmost potential, both on and off the field.

This inspired collection of stories is cause for celebration. With stunning language and dazzling characters, Toure introduces Soul City -- a wholly imagined utopia where magic happens and black is beautiful. In a broad range of characterization and styles, The Portable Promised Land is filled with lighthearted humor and heavyhearted issues. Toure challenges form and what's considered politically correct in stories like The Sad, Sweet Story of Sugar Lips Shinehot and Afrolexicolgy: Today's Bi-Annual List of the Top 50 Words in African America. The Portable Promised Land marks the entrance of a new and wildly compelling voice to fiction.

Now available in paperback, the seventh entry in Matt Christopher's SOCCER 'CATS features Jerry Dinh, the left striker.

When he was a little boy, Derek Jeter had only one dream: he wanted to play shortstop for the New York Yankees. Today he lives that dream. One of the most revered players in Major League Baseball, Derek Jeter inspires young people with his determination and outstanding athletic abilities.

- The novel was inspired by the life of the author's grandfather, a tapestry weaver in the last imperial court of Vietnam.- A selection of Minnesota's Talking Volumes book club.- A brilliantly textured historical romance that is sure to be a favorite with reading groups throughout the country.- Hardcover ISBN: 0-316-28441-6

The memoirs of a baby boomer's journey from her forties into her fifties address common fears about growing old.

In this New York Times bestseller, retired LAPD detective Harry Bosch wants justice for a murdered production assistant -- but without his police badge, can he take down a powerful and ruthless killer?The vision has haunted him for four years -- a young woman lying crumpled in death, her hand outstretched in silent supplication. Harry Bosch was taken off the Angella Benton murder case when the production assistant's death was linked with the violent theft of two million dollars from a movie set. Both files were never closed. Now retired from the L.A.P.D., Bosch is determined to find justice for Angella. Without a badge to open doors and strike fear into the guilty, he's on his own. And even in the face of an opponent more powerful and ruthless than any he's ever encountered, Bosch is not backing down. span