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Desi Arnaz : the man who invented television / by Purdum, Todd S.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."An illuminating biography of Desi Arnaz, the visionary, trailblazing Cuban American who revolutionized television and brought laughter to millions as Lucille Ball's beloved husband on I Love Lucy, leaving a remarkable legacy that continues to influence American culture today. Desi Arnaz is a name that resonates with fans of classic television, but few understand the depth of his contributions to the entertainment industry. In Desi Arnaz, Todd S. Purdum offers a captivating biography that dives into the groundbreaking Latino artist and businessman known to millions as Ricky Ricardo from I Love Lucy. Beyond his iconic role, Arnaz was a pioneering entrepreneur who fundamentally transformed the television landscape. His journey from Cuban aristocracy to world-class entertainer is remarkable. After losing everything during the 1933 Cuban revolution, Arnaz reinvented himself in pre-World War II Miami, tapping into the rising demand for Latin music. By twenty, he had formed his own band and sparked the conga dance craze in America. Behind the scenes, he revolutionized television production by filming I Love Lucy before a live studio audience with synchronized cameras, a model that remains a sitcom gold standard today. Despite being underestimated due to his accent and origins, Arnaz's legacy is monumental. Purdum's biography, enriched with unpublished materials and interviews, reveals the man behind the legend and highlights his enduring contributions to pop culture and television"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Arnaz, Desi, 1917-1986.; Desilu Productions; I love Lucy (Television program); Band directors; Cuban Americans; Entertainers; Television actors and actresses; Television broadcasting; Television producers and directors;
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World on Fire: S1. by Mitchell, Ewan,actor.; Hunt, Helen,actor.; Hauer-King, Jonah,actor.; Brown, Julia,actor.; Manville, Lesley,actor.; Bean, Sean,actor.; Wichlacz, Zofia,actor.; PBS (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Ewan Mitchell, Helen Hunt, Jonah Hauer-King, Julia Brown, Lesley Manville, Sean Bean, Zofia WichlaczOriginally produced by PBS in 2020.Season 1 traverses the first year of WWII, from ordinary life in England to the beaches of Dunkirk, diving deep into the hearts and minds of those living their lives during this extraordinary time as they grapple with the unthinkable: a world in flames.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.;
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My Mexican kitchen : 100 recipes rich with tradition, flavor, and spice / by Longoria, Eva,1975-author.; Baumann, Thea,author.; Armendariz, Matt,photographer.;
A celebration of Mexican ingredients and traditions -- plus 100 favorite recipes -- from Eva Longoria. While hosting Searching for Mexico on CNN, Eva Longoria reconnected with her Mexican roots and tasted iconic Mexican dishes like meat-stuffed Chiles en Nogada draped in a creamy walnut sauce and the Yucatán classic Pollo Asado, made with an aromatic garlic-citrus-achiote paste. In My Mexican Kitchen, she embraces the techniques and flavors she discovered and brings them home to her Southern California kitchen. From dishes based on long-heeded Aztec traditions like Chicken Enchiladas with Salsa Verde to her Tia Elsa's Pork and Red Chile Tamales and Conchas that remind her of Mexico City, each recipe offers a delicious tribute to Mexican food and flavors. In addition to recipes for Enfrijoladas, White Pozole, Shrimp Aguachile, Cheesy Tacos de Fideo with Chorizo, and Butternut Squash with Coconut Oil and Cayenne, Eva dives into the backstory of many key Mexican ingredients from vanilla to agave. Alongside recipes that are masa-based like gorditas and sopes, she writes about the history of maiz and masa, nixtamalization, and the commercialization of corn, and she speaks to tequila production and traditions prior to showcasing not one but three recipes for margaritas. Eva's genuine love for cooking and culinary-related history along with her pride for her heritage shine on every page of this beautiful, meaningful, and delectable cookbook.
Subjects: Cookbooks.; Recipes.; Cooking, Mexican.;
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Ocean adventures [videorecording] / by PBS Distribution (Firm),publisher.; PBS for Kids,production company.;
Dive into exciting adventures with some of your favorite PBS KIDS characters! Learn how coral reefs are formed, get to know a giant prehistoric sea turtle, attend a show called The Dancing Duck Bonanza, and more in 10 tales featuring underwater fun.G.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; stereo.
Subjects: Children's television programs.; Animated television programs.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Marine animals; Ocean;
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Fatal attraction. [videorecording] / by Caplan, Lizzy,1982-actor.; Cunningham, Alexandra,screenwriter,television producer.; Jackson, Joshua,1978-actor.; Peet, Amanda,1972-actor.; Tree, Silver,television director,film producer.; Paramount Home Entertainment (Firm),publisher.;
Joshua Jackson, Lizzy Caplan, Amanda Peet, Alyssa Jirrels, Toby Huss, Reno Wilson, Brian Goodman.A deep-dive reimagining of the classic psychosexual thriller and '80s cultural touchstone, the new series will explore fatal attraction and the timeless themes of marriage and infidelity through the lens of modern attitudes towards strong women, personality disorders, and coercive control.14A.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Thrillers (Television programs); Television programs.; Adultery; Man-woman relationships; Marriage; Personality disorders; Spouses;
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Hungry heart : adventures in life, love, and writing / by Weiner, Jennifer,author.;
"You fall down. You get hurt. You get up again. You know Jennifer Weiner as many things: a bestselling author, a Twitter phenomenon, and "an unlikely feminist enforcer" (The New Yorker). She's also a mom, a daughter, and a sister; a former rower and current runner; a best friend and a reality TV junkie. Here, in her first foray into nonfiction, she takes the raw stuff of her personal life and spins it into a collection of essays on womanhood as uproariously funny and moving as the best of Tina Fey, Fran Lebowitz, and Nora Ephron. Jennifer grew up as an outsider in her picturesque Connecticut hometown ("a Lane Bryant outtake in an Abercrombie & Fitch photo shoot") and at her Ivy League college, but finally found her people in newsrooms in central Pennsylvania and Philadelphia and her voice as a novelist, activist, and New York Times columnist. No subject is off-limits in this intimate and honest essay collection: sex, weight, envy, money, her mom's late-in-life lesbianism, and her estranged father's death. From lonely adolescence to modern childbirth to hearing her six-year-old daughter's use of the f-word--fat;--for the first time, Jennifer dives deep into the heart of female experience, with the wit and candor that have endeared her to readers all over the world. By turns hilarious and deeply touching, Hungry Heart is about yearning and longing, love and loss, and a woman who searched for her place in the world--and found it as a storyteller"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Weiner, Jennifer.; Authors, American;
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Summer fun with Molang [videorecording] / by NCircle Entertainment,distributor.;
Summer is here! Molang and Piu Piu are ready to make the most of it. From deep-sea diving and discovering underwater wonders, to meeting new friends and travelling in an RV, our two friends will live a summer bursting with fun, surprises and friendship.G.DVD.
Subjects: Children's television programs.; Animated television programs.; Chicks; Friendship; Rabbits; Summer;
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Digimon story cyber sleuth. [electronic resource]. by Sony Computer Entertainment.;
Game.Get ready to dive back into the digital world in Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth: Hacker's Memory. Set in the near future, the line between the real and digital worlds is blurred and logging into cyberspace is a part of everyday life. In the shadows lurk hackers utilizing computer viruses called Digimon to commit mischief and crimes. Framed and accused of wrongdoings, Keisuke Amazawa has no choice but to dive into the digital world to not only clear his name and prove his innocence, but to protect his loved ones.ESRB Content Rating: T, Teen (Blood, crude humor, fantasy violence, language, suggestive themes).Blu-ray disc compatible with Playstation 4 console ; HDTV 720p/1080i/1080p ; Playstation Network compatible ; 2 player online multiplayer with voice (paid subscription and broadband internet connection required) ; 5.5 GB HDD minimum ; optional online play.
Subjects: Digimon story cyber sleuth Hacker's memory (Game); Digimon (Fictitious characters); Hand-to-hand fighting; Computer games.; Video games.; Playstation 4 (Video game console);
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The Vikings in Popular Culture. by Paxton, Jennifer,actor.; The Great Courses (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Jennifer PaxtonOriginally produced by The Great Courses in 2024.Dive into the convergent political and military forces that pushed marauding Northmen out of Europe and back to Scandinavia around AD 1066. Track the rise of Viking Age scholarship across academic disciplines. And assess the Vikings' enduring legacy on both high and popular culture today.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.;
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Lady Like. by Willis, Luke,film director.; Camden, Lady,actor.; West, Nina,actor.; Brody-Clarke, Shiloh,actor.; Freestyle Digital Media (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Lady Camden, Nina West, Shiloh Brody-ClarkeOriginally produced by Freestyle Digital Media in 2024.The fairy-tale life of RuPaul’s Drag Race star, Lady Camden, shines in Luke Willis’ intimate and joyous documentary. As she soars to international fame, the filmmakers dive into the dark past that drove her to seek the fantasy of the performing arts.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Mass media.; Digital communications.; Social sciences.; Homosexuality.; Documentary films.; LGBTQ.; Drag shows.;
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