Product Description: “The Big House" is America’s idea of the prison—­a huge, tough, ostentatiously oppressive pile of rock, bristling with rules and punishments, overwhelming in size and the intent to intimidate. Stephen Cox tells the story of the American prison—its politics, its sex, its violence, its inability to control itself—and its idealization in American popular culture...read more

Product Description: This collection of UFO reports from pilots, astronauts, and other government officials will prove to you that UFOs are not only real, but have been here for a long time. Take an in-depth look at the US Government s reactions to UFO phenomena since 1947...read more

Product Description: LARGE PRINT EDITION! More at LargePrintLiberty.com At the heart of Austrian economics is the concept of "spontaneous order." What appears to be chaotic in the social interaction of vast numbers of individuals in the marketplace in fact reflects a deeper order, what Adam Smith calls "the invisible hand...read more

Few motion pictures have enjoyed a renaissance like the 1946 Frank Capra masterpiece It's a Wonderful Life. Nominated for Five Academy Awards, it was dismissed as syrupy Christmas fare and fell into obscurity until television gave it new life. Today it's an American tradition. With It's a Wonderful Life: A Memory Book, any fan of the classic film can further appreciate its magic and legacy. The warm reminiscences of the film's cast are supported by excellent photographs, providing the perfect companion for any fan of the film--or anyone who believes in miracles and angels. The book features dozens of interviews and rare behind the-scenes photographs that allow readers to see how the movie was created. Comments from Frank Capra, Jimmy Stewart, Bobbie Anderson, Jimmy Hawkins, Karen Grimes, and many more make the story come alive. More than a dozen brief biographies of the prominent cast members detail how It's a Wonderful Life affected their lives and careers. Then and now photographs supplement the career highlights of Jimmy Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore, Beulah Bondi, Gloria Grahame, Frank Faylen, Ward Bond, and others. Like George Bailey himself, It's a Wonderful Life was rescued from oblivion in the late 1970s when it was discovered that the film's copyright had not been renewed and the motion picture fell into the public domain. Television stations nationwide began freely airing the film. From film remakes and marvelous merchandise to cast reunions and Saturday Night Live's hilarious parody, this book explores the adoration of generations of viewers who have fallen under its spell.

Product Description: Acclaimed author Philippe Erlanger, winner of the Grand Prix d'Histoire de l'Academie Française, presents an intimately detailed portrait of France's most powerful and flamboyant ruler. With a novelist's elegant language and psychological insight, Erlanger portrays the Sun King through the decades, showing the crucial effect of a childhood filled with neglect and humiliation, and vividly depicting the King's spectacular style of leadership...read more

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Product Description: In November 1938 a crowd of more than 120 tiny actors ambled through the gates of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studios in Hollywood. Headed for the set of one of America’s all-time classic movies, The Wizard of Oz, they were about to become known as Munchkins...read more

Product Description: This book is a collaboration between a renowned British sculptor and an Italian photographer. "Carving the Mountain" is about the 'idea' of stone, its origins and history. It takes us to one of the great sources of our western culture and history: the part of the Alps where Rodin, Michelangelo and Canova quarried stone, and which is still used by sculptors today...read more

A behind-the scenes look at 'The Munsters' explores the show's beginning, the characters and actors that brought it to life, and its current cult status and continued popularity

Provides information about the popular television program that aired during the 1960s, including facts and stories about the cast and other behind-the-scenes tidbits.

Product Description: An illustrated cookbook inspired by the most popular of all American fairy tales. A blend of culinary favorites and Oz anecdotes and photographs, with easy-to-make dishes, even for those with heads of straw.

Describes the disastrous maiden voyage of the Titanic, which sank after colliding with an iceberg in the spring of 1912

A lively, accessible, and practical book of suggestions for ways in which tutors can manage their workloads (and stress levels) and help students manage theirs. The ability to cope with stress is not merely a question of 'making it through the day'. When pressures are managed effectively the need not contribute to the burden of maintaining standards in a time of diminishing resources. resources. Aimed at teachers in further and higher education, it will also be of benefit to school teachers.

Takes a behind-the-scenes look at the 'Addams Family,' explores the show's beginning, the characters and actors that brought it to life, and cartoonist Charles Addams, its creator (view table of contents)

Offers profiles of the popular comedy team, looks at their careers in vaudeville, radio, and film, shares several of their most famous routines, and includes the reminscences of those who worked with them (view table of contents)

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The author traces his long career in vaudeville, Broadway, motion pictures, and television

A behind-the-scenes look at television's Addams Family traces the Addams family tree from Aunt Anemia to Uncle Tic and includes cast interviews, never-before-published private photos, plot details for every episode, and more. Reprint.