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One person knows David Bowie better than he knows himself--ex-wife Angela Bowie. For ten tempestuous years she traveled and lived with Bowie, overseeing his career, promoting his music, and launching him from in-crowd cult hero to rock superstar. Having outlasted the gag order that was part of their divorce settlement agreement, Angela produced this candid, scandalous, and uncompromising memoir. In Backstage Passes she recounts the jet-setting, hard-partying world they shared.

You're frustrated with not being understood. You're tired of shying away from conversations and presentations that keep you from making significant gains in your career and making connections in your social life. This guide is a culmination of all of the “mysterious secrets” that non-native English speakers search for on their journey to speaking with clear, fluent English pronunciation.

While most ladies in her world have talents, a singular ability, and hold no other power, Elizabeth is the first female since Niniane, the Lady of the Lake, to wield magic as freely as any male heir. Many would covet her power, which is why her father and his friend forged a magical contract to protect Elizabeth even she comes of marriageable age. Elizabeth, however, has no wish for an arranged marriage, yet could she truly be in as much danger as her father has implied? All she wants is to wander with her white stag, Herne, in Oakham Forest and visit the stone circle in its midst.

Dorian awakens and discovers the world turned a little bit more...uncivilized. For a vampire, the old way of things were just that–the old way. And they worked. Hunting for sustenance wasn’t so literal of a term until now.

Simon O'Keeffe's biggest claim to fame should be the time his dad accidentally gave a squirrel a holy sacrament. Or maybe the alpaca disaster that went viral on YouTube. But the story the whole world wants to tell about Simon is the one he'd do anything to forget: the story in which he's the only kid in his class who survived a school shooting. Two years after the infamous event, twelve-year-old Simon and his family move to the National Quiet Zone—the only place in America where the internet is banned.

Your native language is Hindi or Urdu, and you’re struggling with English pronunciation. You are fluent in English, but your pronunciation of the American dialect of English is causing you trouble with being understood. Your goal is to speak English using the General American Accent with clarity, confidence, and ease, but you're frustrated with having to repeat yourself. You're tired of shying away from conversations and presentations that keep you from making significant gains in your career and making connections in your social life.

Lucy and friends are out on the playground when they spot Ava playing basketball with her cousin Jermaine, a professional player. Jermaine calls the kids over for a lesson on the fundamentals of the game and how to play three-on-three. When the kids finish, Jermaine invites them to watch him play in a pro game. Lucy, Ava and friends cheer on Jermaine and his teammates, keeping an eye out on the real court for the skills they learned at the playground.

T. W. Adorno (1903-1969) was a German philosopher and social and cultural theorist. His work has come to be seen as increasingly relevant to understanding the pathologies of contemporary society evident in today's climate emergency, the financial crash, the reappearance of fascism in many countries, and the growing instability of the world order. This Very Short Introduction covers Adorno's work and life, explaining his key philosophical concepts and the philosophical background and historical context of Adorno's thinking.

Felix Hart is back, in the thrilling, wine-soaked sequel to Corkscrew. Hart, a wine buyer at the top of his game, finds himself compromised by a ruthless, multi-national drinks corporation. Forced to participate in a high-profile, corrupt wine tasting, Hart is drawn into a terrifying game of cat-and-mouse, pursued by blackmailers, assassins, and organic wine fanatics. The action moves from the Byzantine intrigue of the Minstrels of Wine to France’s most glamorous chateaux, Hart relying on his quick wits, fine palate and a touch of muscle to stay ahead of his enemies.

Awarded the prestigious John Newbery Medal by the Children’s Librarians’ Section of the American Library Association for its outstanding contribution to American Children’s literature in 1925, this enchanting collection features captivating stories from China, designed to delight young readers. - Summary by Phil Chenevert

Internationally renowned dermatologist and research scientist Dr. Whitney Bowe presents, for the first time, the connection between a healthy gut and radiant, clear skin, with a 21-day program to maximize skin health and beauty. Every year, nearly 80 million Americans will consult their doctors...

In Range Dwellers, follow the journey of Ellis Carleton, the spoiled son of a wealthy father, who has lived a life of indulgence and recklessness. As he turns 25, his father decides its time for a reality check and sends him to their ranch in the rugged outback of Montana. Here, Ellis must earn his keep like the other ranch hands, facing challenges that include a disputed roadway, an old rivalry with a neighboring rancher, and a budding conflict with the ranchers captivating daughter. Will these trials push Ellis to mature, or will he remain lost in delightful distractions? (Tom Penn)

Jazz legend Cootie Williams left home to start his career as a professional musician at the age of fifteen. In 1940, after eleven years as one of the major soloists with the Duke Ellington orchestra, Williams was lured away to the band of Benny Goodman, one of the most popular bands in the country. At the time, it was a controversial move―it was still taboo for African Americans to share the bandstand with white people.

Kitty's excited to be going to the zoo. Her big sister Clara thinks it will be boring! But when they get there, there's so much going on! They get soaked by an elephant, see a funny monkey fill his cheeks with food and find out what bats use for a blanket. But whose pictures of the animals are best, Kitty's drawings or Clara's photos?

The story of ancient Rome is predominantly one of great men with great fortunes. Surviving Rome unearths another history, one of ordinary Romans, who worked with their hands and survived through a combination of grit and grinding labor. Kim Bowes tells the stories of people like the tenant farmer Epimachus, Faustilla the moneylender, and the pimp Philokles. She reveals how the economic changes of the period created a set of bitter challenges and opportunistic hustles for everyone from farmers and craftspeople to day laborers and slaves.

The Record Junkies is a music-themed chat show hosted by friends John Ross Bowie ("Big Bang Theory") and Brendan Smith ("Rocktails with Ahmet Zappa"), featuring amazing guests from the world of rock, Hollywood, and comedy.

Ein Phönix erhebt sich aus seiner Asche – doch die 17-jährige Robin trägt als schwarzer Phönix den Tod in sich. An der Phönixakademie, die von mächtigen Drachen beschützt wird, ist sie die Außenseiterin, gefürchtet und gemieden. Nur Lion sieht hinter ihre dunkle Fassade und fühlt sich zu ihr hingezogen – auch wenn ihn das in tödliche Gefahr bringt. Die Akademie lehrt alles über Asche, Wiedergeburt und Phönix-Magie. Doch für Robin bedeutet jeder Tag dort Schmerz, besonders im Unterricht bei Frederik, der alte Wunden aufreißt.

Ein Phönix erhebt sich aus seiner Asche – doch die 17-jährige Robin trägt als schwarzer Phönix den Tod in sich. An der Phönixakademie, die von mächtigen Drachen beschützt wird, ist sie die Außenseiterin, gefürchtet und gemieden. Nur Lion sieht hinter ihre dunkle Fassade und fühlt sich zu ihr hingezogen – auch wenn ihn das in tödliche Gefahr bringt. Die Akademie lehrt alles über Asche, Wiedergeburt und Phönix-Magie. Doch für Robin bedeutet jeder Tag dort Schmerz, besonders im Unterricht bei Frederik, der alte Wunden aufreißt.

Ein Phönix erhebt sich aus seiner Asche – doch die 17-jährige Robin trägt als schwarzer Phönix den Tod in sich. An der Phönixakademie, die von mächtigen Drachen beschützt wird, ist sie die Außenseiterin, gefürchtet und gemieden. Nur Lion sieht hinter ihre dunkle Fassade und fühlt sich zu ihr hingezogen – auch wenn ihn das in tödliche Gefahr bringt. Die Akademie lehrt alles über Asche, Wiedergeburt und Phönix-Magie. Doch für Robin bedeutet jeder Tag dort Schmerz, besonders im Unterricht bei Frederik, der alte Wunden aufreißt.

An der Phönixakademie, die von mächtigen Drachen beschützt wird, ist sie die Außenseiterin, gefürchtet und gemieden. Nur Lion sieht hinter ihre dunkle Fassade und fühlt sich zu ihr hingezogen – auch wenn ihn das in tödliche Gefahr bringt. Die Akademie lehrt alles über Asche, Wiedergeburt und Phönix-Magie. Doch für Robin bedeutet jeder Tag dort Schmerz, besonders im Unterricht bei Frederik, der alte Wunden aufreißt. Als sie zufällig an einen Ort gelangt, den sie seit Jahren meidet, kommt eine Wahrheit ans Licht, die ihr Leben für immer verändern könnte.