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Heiresses : the lives of the million dollar babies / by Thompson, Laura,1964-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."New York Times bestselling author Laura Thompson returns with Heiresses, a fascinating look at the lives of heiresses throughout history and the often tragic truth beneath the gilded surface. Heiresses: surely they are among the luckiest women on earth. Are they not to be envied, with their private jets and Chanel wardrobes and endless funds? Yet all too often those gilded lives have been beset with trauma and despair. Before the 20th century a wife's inheritance was the property of her husband, making her vulnerable to kidnap, forced marriages, even confinement in an asylum. And in modern times, heiresses fell victim to fortune-hunters who squandered their millions. Heiresses tells the stories of these women: Mary Davies, who inherited London's most valuable real estate, and was bartered from the age of twelve; Consuelo Vanderbilt, the original American "Dollar Heiress", forced into a loveless marriage; Barbara Hutton, the Woolworth heiress who married seven times and died almost penniless; Patty Hearst, heiress to a newspaper fortune who was arrested for terrorism. However, there are also stories of achievement: Angela Burdett-Coutts, who became one of the greatest philanthropists of Victorian England; Nancy Cunard, who lived off her mother's fortune and became a pioneer of the civil rights movement; Daisy Fellowes, elegant linchpin of interwar high society and noted fashion editor. Heiresses is about the lives of the rich, who-as F. Scott Fitzgerald said-are 'different'. But it is also a bigger story about how all women fought their way to equality, and sometimes even found autonomy and fulfilment"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Anecdotes.; Personal narratives.; Heiresses; Rich people; Upper class women; Women;
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The Doors : a lifetime of listening to five mean years / by Marcus, Greil.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Doors (Musical group); Rock groups; Rock music; Rock musicians;
© c2011., PublicAffairs,
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Hockey rants & raves / by Glynn, Steve,author.;
"Who would be on the Mount Rushmore of goalies? Is Gretzky the Greatest Player of All Time (a.k.a. GOATzky)? What are the most embarrassing Leaf losses of all time? Why would you choose to play in a small market? Steve 'Dangle' Glynn was already a popular talking head on Sportsnet the night the Leafs lost to their own back-up goalie (and Zamboni driver), but his passion for hockey ranting and storytelling shines in this lively collection of anecdotes and history about the sport."
Subjects: Anecdotes.; National Hockey League; National Hockey League; Hockey; Hockey; Hockey; Hockey; Hockey; Hockey.;
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If these walls could talk : Toronto Maple Leafs : stories from the Toronto Maple Leafs ice, locker room, and press box / by Hornby, Lance,author.;
Subjects: Toronto Maple Leafs (Hockey team); Toronto Maple Leafs (Hockey team);
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The Toronto Maple Leafs : the complete oral history / by Zweig, Eric,1963-author.;
Includes bibliographical references."On December 19, 1917, the Toronto Arenas took to the ice for the first NHL game ever played. Over the next hundred years, the franchise changed names twice, home rinks twice, and won thirteen Stanley Cups on its way to becoming one of the most successful and storied franchises in NHL history. The Toronto Maple Leafs: The Complete Oral History gives the most comprehensive record of the team from its formation to present day. With first-hand accounts of some of the biggest names to ever play the game - Syl Apps, Darryl Sittler, Mats Sundin - as well as coaches, managers, and commentators, Eric Zweig gives readers the full insider history of Canada's most iconic team."--
Subjects: Toronto Maple Leafs (Hockey team); Toronto Maple Leafs (Hockey team);
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The hidden life of trees : what they feel, how they communicate : discoveries from a secret world / by Wohlleben, Peter,1964-author.; translation of:Wohlleben, Peter,1964-Geheime Leben der Bäume.English.; Billinghurst, Jane,1958-translator.; Flannery, Tim F.(Tim Fridtjof),1956-; David Suzuki Institute,issuing body.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."A forester's fascinating stories, supported by the latest scientific research, reveal the extraordinary world of forests and illustrate how trees communicate and care for each other."--
Subjects: Wohlleben, Peter, 1964-; Forests and forestry.; Forest ecology.; Trees;
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World wild vet : encounters in the animal kingdom / by Antin, Evan,author.; Murphy, Jana,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."Star of Animal Planet's Evan Goes Wild and People magazine's "Pet Vet" Dr. Evan Antin takes readers beyond his viral Instagram posts right into the wild world with him. World Wild Vet is an up close and personal look at planet earth, in all its wild glory. But beyond the laugh-out-loud stories and dangerous encounters with some of our planet's most exotic creatures, it is a clarion call to protect our delicate environment"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Anecdotes.; Travel writing.; Antin, Evan; Veterinarians; Exotic animals; Wildlife conservation.;
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Mandela : my prisoner, my friend / by Brand, Christo.; Brand, Christo.Doing life with Mandela.; Jones, Barbara,1944 November 29-;
Subjects: Brand, Cristo; Mandela, Nelson, 1918-2013; Mandela, Nelson, 1918-2013; African National Congress; Pollsmoor Prison (South Africa); Correctional personnel; Political prisoners;
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James Herriot's animal stories / by Herriot, James; Holmes, Lesley.;
Subjects: Herriot, James; Veterinarians; Domestic animals;
© 1997., McClelland & Stewart,
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Elevate and dominate : 21 ways to win on and off the field / by Sanders, Deion,author.; Maxwell, John C.,1947-writer of foreword.; Yaeger, Don,author.;
"Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders is one of the greatest motivators and inspirational leaders of all time - on the field, in business, with family, and in his community. Now, with Elevate and Dominate, he delivers the ultimate playbook of inspiring personal stories, winning strategies, and the motivation required to help us "elevate and dominate" in all aspects of our lives. A natural born leader, Sanders demands and expects the best from himself and from those around him, never settling for anything less. Whether it's dealing with intense pressure, using the competition to his advantage, or navigating personal challenges - both physical and emotional - Sanders has conquered it all by applying the hard-earned principles he's learned throughout his life and career. The 21 inspirational ways to win here are based on the motivational stories and experiences of Sanders' incredible life, including being raised by a single mother who sacrificed and worked nonstop to support her family, being enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, earning his place as a Head Coach with a Division I football team, and being a dedicated father of five accomplished children. His inspirational messages reach far beyond the world of sports because they are based on deep faith, respect for himself and others, and an unflagging commitment to that which he believes in. They are designed to help anyone who is looking to improve the quality of their life, whether it be in business and leadership, relationships and partnership, or parenting and family. Through his unique and powerful lens, Coach Prime provides the direction, motivation, and action required for anyone to dominate and win at life."--
Subjects: Sanders, Deion; Inspiration.; Leadership.; Motivation (Psychology); Self-actualization (Psychology); Success.;
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