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Author
Publisher
HarperOne, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
280 pages ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"Aisha Harris has made a name for herself as someone you can turn to for a razor-sharp take on whatever show or movie everyone is talking about. Now, she turns her talents inward, mining the benchmarks of her nineties childhood and beyond to analyze the tropes that are shaping all of us, and our ability to shape them right back"--
85) J-14 2024
Publisher
Bauer Creative Services
Pub. Date
1999
Physical Desc
volumes : illustrations
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Farrar Straus & Giroux
Pub. Date
[2021].
Physical Desc
226 pages ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
A National Book Award-winning author examines America's current descent into a failed state and discusses the ways we can leverage this moment to forge a new path forward that overcomes injustice, legislative paralysis, and political divides
Author
Publisher
Basic Books
Pub. Date
c2009
Physical Desc
xiii, 209 p. ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Journalist and bestselling author Mooney and scientist Kirshenbaum offer an impassioned polemic about the dangers of America's scientific illiteracy. They go on to propose a broad array of initiatives that could lead to a greater integration of science into the national discourse.
88) Art & copy
Publisher
Distributed by PBS Distribution
Pub. Date
c2010
Edition
Widescreen.
Physical Desc
1 DVD (90 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A powerful film about advertising and inspiration. It reveals the work and wisdom of some of the most influential advertising creatives of our time, people who've profoundly impacted our culture. Their work grabbed the attention of millions and truly moved them. The social and cultural impact of their ads are brought to light in this dynamic exploration of art, commerce, and human emotion.
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
c2009
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
ix, 271 p. ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Examines how celebrity popularity is adversely shaping American culture, arguing that many of today's famous people have narcissistic personalities and inclinations toward attention-seeking behaviors.
Publisher
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2008
Edition
Full screen.
Physical Desc
7 DVDs (ca. 1353 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 4 collectible character cards.
Language
English
Description
Continuing the enormous success of the previous two years, the third season of SNL showcased a fearless cast that created some of the most memorable sketches to ever appear on the show. With hilarious breakthrough characters like The Nerds, Coneheads, lounge singer Nick Winters, Samurai Warrior, a singing King Tut and featuring Father Guido Sarducci as well as "The Franken and Davis show," SNL continued to define itself as the pinnacle of irreverent...
92) The 1900s
Author
Publisher
Greenwood Press
Pub. Date
2002
Physical Desc
xxiv, 258 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Plume
Pub. Date
2015.
Physical Desc
xv, 249 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
"Una LaMarche has written a hilarious take on coming of age by doling out all the advice she wishes her own mother had given her about everything, from how to take care of her unibrow to how to avoid the most common faux pas in the Facebook age"--
Publisher
PBS
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
3 DVDs (ca. 360 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Ken Burns, Lynn Novick, and Sarah Botstein's three-part, six-hour documentary series examines how the American people and leaders responded to one of the greatest humanitarian disasters of the twentieth century, and how this catastrophe challenged America's identity as a nation of immigrants and the very ideals of democracy.
Publisher
Crown Archetype
Pub. Date
2017.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
xvii, [330] pages ; 20 cm
Language
English
Description
"From storytelling phenomenon The Moth: a collection about risk, courage, and facing the unknown, drawn from the best stories ever told on their stages. All These Wonders features voices both familiar and new. Storytellers include Louis C.K., Tig Notaro, John Turturro, and Meg Wolitzer, as well as a hip hop "one hit wonder," an astronomer gazing at the surface of Pluto for the first time, and a young female spy risking everything as part of Churchill's...
97) The 1910s
Author
Publisher
Greenwood Press
Pub. Date
2002
Physical Desc
xxvii, 318 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Workman Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
x, 229 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"In You Are What You Watch, Pulitzer Prize-winning author and data expert Walt Hickey explains the power of entertainment to change our biology, our beliefs, how we see ourselves, and how nations gain power through entertainment. Virtually anyone who hasever watched a profound movie, a powerful TV show, or read a moving novel understands that entertainment can and does affect us in surprising and significant ways. But did you know that our most popular...
Author
Publisher
Thorndike Press
Pub. Date
2014.
Edition
Large print edition.
Physical Desc
481 pages (large print) : illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
Discusses the optimism and good cheer that surrounded the adored, young, Depression-era, box office star whose singing, acting and charming smile helped revive the American spirit during the 1930s and for many decades after.
Publisher
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2006]
Physical Desc
8 DVDs (ca. 1593 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 book (32 p.)
Language
English
Description
A late-night comedy show featuring memorable short skits, hilarious sketches, parodies of television commercials, a live guest band featuring original musical performances, and a pop-cultural guest host each week.
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