Eccentrics of Comedy
Eccentrics of Comedy

Author: Anthony Slide

Publisher: Scarecrow Press

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 9780810835344

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Eccentrics of Comedy examines the lives and careers of twelve entertainers whose comedic styles were distinctly eccentric: Milton Berle, Ed Brendel, Bobby Clark, Phyllis Diller, the Duncan Sisters, Edward Everett Horton, Alice Howell, Franklin Pangborn, Old Mother Riley, Margaret Rutherford, Colonel Lemuel Q. Stoopnagle, and Ernest Thesiger. For the majority of these performers, Eccentrics of Comedy provides the first serious, detailed discussion of their work. The figures are from all areas of popular entertainment. Milton Berle is "Mr. Television." The Duncan Sisters and Bobby Clark were headliners in vaudeville and musical comedy. Alice Howell was a silent screen comedienne. Colonel Lemuel Q. Stoopnagle was a familiar figure on radio in the 1930s. Edward Everett Horton, Franklin Pangborn, Old Mother Riley, Margaret Rutherford, and Ernest Thesiger are primarily known for their work on screen. The comedic styles vary widely, but Slide highlights similarities between the entertainers. Slide writes with enthusiasm and affection for his subjects. Both Milton Berle and Phyllis Diller offered him first-hand accounts of their careers, and in many cases he quotes from other film celebrities who worked with the comedians. Slide offers a thorough understanding of the media in which his subjects worked and brings their acts to life.

Act I Scene V
Act I Scene V

Author: Rob Gordon

Publisher: Xlibris Corporation

Published: 2009-04-09

Total Pages: 227

ISBN-13: 1477164537

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Victor has just died and, with seven other spirits, is looking in on his straight neighbor, to whom, along with his godson, Lucas, and present lover, Martin, he told about his former lover, John, who was a vampire. What confuses the neighbor even more is that Martin reveals that John was his own great-grandfather. Victor and company want to make sure that the neighbor does not go off the deep end. The neighbors wife seduces him into telling her what Victor had revealed in the hospital before he died. Now, she too, has some problems. After all, every one knows that vampires dont exist, eh?

Library Journal
Library Journal

Author: Melvil Dewey

Publisher:

Published: 1947

Total Pages: 862

ISBN-13:

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Includes, beginning Sept. 15, 1954 (and on the 15th of each month, Sept.-May) a special section: School library journal, ISSN 0000-0035, (called Junior libraries, 1954-May 1961). Also issued separately.

Soil Sisters
Soil Sisters

Author: Lisa Kivirist

Publisher: New Society Publishers

Published: 2016-01-01

Total Pages: 259

ISBN-13: 1771421975

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The first practical, hands-on guide for female farmers Women in agriculture are sprouting up in record numbers, but they face a host of distinct challenges and opportunities. Blending What Color is Your Parachute -style career advice with sustainable agriculture practices viewed through a gender lens, Soil Sisters provides a wealth of invaluable information for fledging female farming entrepreneurs. The first manual of its kind, this authoritative and comprehensive blueprint presents practical considerations from a woman's perspective, covering everything from business planning to tool use and ergonomics to integrating children and family in farm operations. Key topics include: Finding your niche: mid-life encore careers, young & beginning, boomerangs and more From concept to crop: diversified farm start-up basics Resources, grants & loans for women farmers. Soil Sisters also contains case studies, inspirational ideas and savvy advice nuggets from over 100 successful women farmers and advocates. Targeted specifically to members of the fastest-growing demographic in local agriculture, this highly readable guide is practical and pragmatic "Chick Lit" for today's food scene.

My heart will go on
My heart will go on

Author: Bảo Khanh

Publisher: Nano Milky Way

Published: 2023-11-20

Total Pages: 263

ISBN-13:

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A novel that seamlessly blends romance, action, and scientific elements. The story unfolds across a vast backdrop, from Vietnam to the Netherlands, and then to the United States, featuring a diverse cast of characters spanning multiple countries around the world. The work is imbued with humanity and the values of truth, goodness and beauty. The emotional novel will make you feel ecstatic with the romantic moments and spaces as well as moved to tears with the characters in the work. The narrative follows the beautiful love story between the three main characters: Nguyen Duy, Ngan Ha, and Hai Ha. Throughout the novel, Nguyen Duy's romantic entanglement with Ngan Ha and Hai Ha takes center stage. Romantic yet grounded in reality, the novel paints a vivid picture of societal truths and the evolving landscape of science and technology in both the present and the future. The struggle between good and evil, and the dual nature of the advancement of science and technology, driving societal progress while carrying its own drawbacks, are central themes. The conclusion of the work is marked by surprising and poignant moments, inviting reflection on the trajectory of science and technology for humanity in the future.