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Scattershot : life, music, Elton, and me / by Taupin, Bernie,author.;
"An evocative, clear-eyed, and revealing memoir by Bernie Taupin, the lyrical master and long-time collaborator of Elton John. This is the memoir music fans have been waiting for. Half of one of the greatest creative partnerships in popular music, Bernie Taupin is the man who wrote the lyrics for Elton John, who conceived the ideas that spawned countless hits, and sold millions and millions of records. Together, they were a duo, a unit, an immovable object. Their extraordinary, half-century-and-counting creative relationship has been chronicled in biopics (like 2019's Rocketman) and even John's own autobiography, Me. But Taupin, a famously private person, has kept his own account of their adventures close to his chest, until now. An exciting, multi-decade whirlwind told in a non-linear yet grounded narrative, Scattershot whizzes around the world as we ride shotgun with Bernie on his extraordinary life. We visit Los Angeles with him and Elton on the cusp of global fame. We spend time with him in Australia almost in residency at an infamous rock 'n' roll hotel in an endless blizzard of drugs. And we spend late, late night hours with John Lennon, with Bob Marley, and hanging with Frank Sinatra. And beyond the world of popular music, we witness memorable encounters with writers like Graham Greene, painters like Andy Warhol and Salvador Dali, and scores of notable misfits, miscreants, eccentrics, and geniuses, known and unknown. Even if they're not famous in their own right, they are stars on the page, and we discover how they inspired the indelible lyrics to songs such as "Tiny Dancer," "Candle in the Wind," "Bennie and The Jets," and so many more"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Taupin, Bernie.; John, Elton; Taupin, Bernie; Composers; Lyricists;
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One woman's war : a novel of the real Miss Moneypenny / by Wells, Christine,author.;
Includes bibliographical references.World War II London: When Victoire "Paddy" Bennett first walks into the Admiralty's Room 39, home to the Intelligence Division, all the bright and lively young woman expects is a secretarial position to the charismatic Commander Ian Fleming. But soon her job is so much more, and when Fleming proposes a daring plot to deceive the Germans about Allied invasion plans he requests the newlywed Paddy's help. She jumps at the chance to work as an agent in the field, even after the operation begins to affect her marriage. But could doing her duty for King and country come at too great a cost? Socialite Friedl Sṯttinger is a beautiful Austrian double agent determined to survive in wartime England, which means working for MI-5, investigating fifth column activity among the British elite at parties and nightclubs. But Friedl has a secret--some years before, she agreed to work for German Intelligence and spy on the British. When her handler at MI-5 proposes that she work with Serbian agent, Dusko Popov, Friedl falls hopelessly in love with the dashing spy. And when her intelligence work becomes fraught with danger, she must choose whether to remain loyal to the British and risk torture and execution by the Nazis, or betray thousands of men to their deaths. Soon, the lives of these two extraordinarily brave women will collide, as each travels down a road of deception and danger leading to one of the greatest battles of World War II.
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Spy fiction.; Novels.; Espionage; Women spies; Women spies; World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945;
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One woman's war [text (large print)] : a novel of the real Miss Moneypenny / by Wells, Christine,author.;
World War II London: When Victoire "Paddy" Bennett first walks into the Admiralty's Room 39, home to the Intelligence Division, all the bright and lively young woman expects is a secretarial position to the charismatic Commander Ian Fleming. But soon her job is so much more, and when Fleming proposes a daring plot to deceive the Germans about Allied invasion plans he requests the newlywed Paddy's help. She jumps at the chance to work as an agent in the field, even after the operation begins to affect her marriage. But could doing her duty for King and country come at too great a cost? Socialite Friedl Sṯttinger is a beautiful Austrian double agent determined to survive in wartime England, which means working for MI-5, investigating fifth column activity among the British elite at parties and nightclubs. But Friedl has a secret--some years before, she agreed to work for German Intelligence and spy on the British. When her handler at MI-5 proposes that she work with Serbian agent, Dusko Popov, Friedl falls hopelessly in love with the dashing spy. And when her intelligence work becomes fraught with danger, she must choose whether to remain loyal to the British and risk torture and execution by the Nazis, or betray thousands of men to their deaths. Soon, the lives of these two extraordinarily brave women will collide, as each travels down a road of deception and danger leading to one of the greatest battles of World War II.
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Spy fiction.; Large type books.; Novels.; Espionage; Women spies; Women spies; World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945;
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Courtiers : intrigue, ambition, and the power players behind the House of Windsor / by Low, Valentine,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 341-359) and index."Throughout history, the British monarchy has relied on its courtiers-the trusted advisers in the King or Queen's inner circle-to ensure its survival as a family and a pillar of the country. Today, as ever, a carefully selected team of people hidden from view steers the royal family's path between public duty and private life. Queen Elizabeth II, after a remarkable 70 years of service, saw the final seasons of her reign without her husband Philip to guide her. Now, a newly ascended Charles seeks to define what his future as King, and that of his court, will be. The question of who is entrusted to guide the royals has never been more vital. Yet, as the tensions within the family are exposed to global scrutiny like never before, the task these courtiers face has never been more challenging. With a dark cloud hanging over Prince Andrew as well as Harry and Meghan's controversial departure from royal life, William and Kate-equipped with a very 21st century approach to press and public relations-now hold the responsibility of making an ancient institution relevant for the decades to come. In fascinating and explosive detail, Valentine Low explores the previously unknown relationship between modern courtiers and the royal family. Courtiers pulls back the veil to reveal an ever-changing system of complex characters, shifting alliances, and a battle of ideas over what the future of the institution should be. This is the inside story of how the monarchy really works, at a pivotal moment in its history."--
Subjects: Charles III, King of Great Britain, 1948-; Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1926-2022.; Windsor, House of.; Monarchy;
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The last Tudor / by Gregory, Philippa,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."The latest novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Philippa Gregory features one of the most famous girls in history, Lady Jane Grey, and her two sisters, each of whom dared to defy her queen. Seventeen-year-old Jane Grey was queen of England for nine days. Her father and his allies crowned her instead of the dead king's half-sister Mary Tudor, who quickly mustered an army, claimed her throne, and locked Jane in the Tower of London. When Jane refused to betray her Protestant faith, Mary sent her to the executioner's block, where Jane transformed her father's greedy power-grab into tragic martyrdom. 'Learn you to die,' was the advice Jane wrote to her younger sister Katherine, who has no intention of dying. She intends to enjoy her beauty and her youth and fall in love. But she is heir to the insecure and infertile Queen Mary and then to her sister Queen Elizabeth, who will never allow Katherine to marry and produce a Tudor son. When Katherine's pregnancy betrays her secret marriage she faces imprisonment in the Tower, only yards from her sister's scaffold. 'Farewell, my sister,' writes Katherine to the youngest Grey sister, Mary. A beautiful dwarf, disregarded by the court, Mary keeps family secrets, especially her own, while avoiding Elizabeth's suspicious glare. After seeing her sisters defy the queen, Mary is acutely aware of her own danger, but determined to command her own life. What will happen when the last Tudor defies her ruthless and unforgiving cousin Queen Elizabeth?"--
Subjects: Biographical fiction.; Historical fiction.; Grey, Jane, Lady, 1537-1554; Queens;
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Darkest hour : how Churchill brought England back from the brink / by McCarten, Anthony,1961-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Biographies.; Churchill, Winston, 1874-1965.; World War, 1939-1945; Great Britain; Political leadership; Prime ministers;
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Bad actors / by Herron, Mick,author.;
"In London's MI5 headquarters a scandal is brewing that could disgrace the entire intelligence community. The Downing Street superforecaster-a specialist who advises the Prime Minister's office on how policy is likely to be received by the electorate-has disappeared without a trace. Claude Whelan, who was once head of MI5, has been tasked with tracking her down. But the trail leads him straight back to Regent's Park itself, with First Desk Diana Taverner as chief suspect. Has Taverner overplayed her hand at last? Meanwhile, her Russian counterpart, Moscow intelligence's First Desk, has cheekily showed up in London and shaken off his escort. Are the two unfortunate events connected? Over at Slough House, where Jackson Lamb presides over some of MI5's most embittered demoted agents, the slow horses are doing what they do best, and adding a little bit of chaos to an already unstable situation ... There are bad actors everywhere, and they usually get their comeuppance before the credits roll. But politics is a dirty business, and in a world where lying, cheating and backstabbing are the norm, sometimes the good guys can find themselves outgunned"--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Spy fiction.; Novels.; Great Britain. MI5; Intelligence service; Missing persons;
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Spymaster : the life of Britain's most decorated cold war spy and head of MI6, Sir Maurice Oldfield / by Pearce, Martin,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 371-374) and index.
Subjects: Biographies.; Oldfield, Maurice, Sir, 1915-1981.; Espionage;
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Downton Abbey. [videorecording] / by Bonneville, Hugh,actor.; Carmichael, Laura,1986-actor.; Engler, Michael,television director.; Fellowes, Julian,creator,screenwriter,television producer.; John, Philip(Philip R.),television director.; Logan, Phyllis,actor.; McGovern, Elizabeth,1961-actor.; Morshead, Catherine,television director.; Spiro, Minkie,television director.; Carnival Films (Great Britain); PBS Distribution (Firm); PBS Home Video.; Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.); WGBH Video (Firm);
Hugh Bonneville, Phyllis Logan, Elizabeth McGovern, Laura Carmichael, Jim Carter, Michelle Dockery, Rob James-collier.Originally broadcast on television as individual episodes in 2015.The year is 1925. Momentous changes threaten the great house, its owners and its servants, while past scandals continue to loom. Discover what will become of the Crawley family, and the servants who work for them, as they face new challenges and begin forging different paths in a rapidly changing world.PG.DVD, NTSC, Region 1, widescreen presentation; stereo.
Subjects: Aristocracy (Social class); Country life; Families; Historical television programs.; Household employees; Man-woman relationships; Social classes; Television programs.;
For private home use only.
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The First Team. by Beesley, Damon,film director.; Morris, Iain,film director.; Geere, Chris,actor.; McMullen, Jack,actor.; Short, Jake,actor.; Ali-Yebuah, Shaquille,actor.; Kari, Tamla,actor.; Arnett, Will,actor.; BBC Studios (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Chris Geere, Jack McMullen, Jake Short, Shaquille Ali-Yebuah, Tamla Kari, Will ArnettOriginally produced by BBC Studios in 2020.Starring six-time Emmy nominee Will Arnett and Chris Geere, this sharp character comedy follows the off-the-pitch escapades of three Premier League footballers.According to his teammates, new American signing Mattie is a snob – because he went to university. Benji is a self-professed ladies’ man. Who still lives with his mum. Jack is so neurotic he won’t buy toilet paper, because he’s embarrassed about people knowing he excretes. And they all live in fear of Olivia, the team’s press manager who can make or break them. Packed with expertly executed comic set-pieces, THE FIRST TEAM is a relatable comedy that just happens to be set in a football club. So, whether you’re an avid football fan or not, you’ll love these ordinary boys trying to make their way in an extraordinary world.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.; Comedy films.; Sports.; Television series--Great Britain.;
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