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The fame game : an insider's playbook for earning your 15 minutes / by Hervey, Ramon,II,1950-author.;
In 'The Fame Game', legendary Hollywood entertainment manager and publicist Ramon Hervey II shares insightful tales of his remarkable four-decade career plotting and overseeing fame, success, crisis and spinning for seminal talents at the top of their game, from Little Richard, Bette Midler, and the Bee Gees, to Aaliyah, Rick James, and Vanessa Williams. This is a juicy and addictive retrospective that also traces the origins of fame and how social media is changing the rules.
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Hervey, Ramon, II, 1950-; Music trade; Music trade; Promoters; Public relations.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Dream trips of the world : 100 destinations and itineraries to make you bucket list a reality / by Balfour, Amy C.,author.; Lonely Planet Publications (Firm);
"The definitive bucket list travel guide featuring 100 dream trips across the world -- packed with insights and knowledge from Lonely Planet experts so you can make them happen. Adventures throughout the book feature spectacular photography, the ideal itinerary, practical planning information, and tales from travellers who have experienced the trip, plus background coverage of the regional specialities. Travel themes include culture, history, activities, food and drink, and simply exploring an amazing new destination"--
Subjects: Guidebooks.; International travel; Travel; Voyages around the world;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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What's gotten into you : the story of your body's atoms, from the Big Bang through last night's dinner / by Levitt, Dan,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."All matter-everything around us and within us-has an ultimate birthday: the day the universe was born. This informative, eye-opening, and eminently readable book is the story of our atoms' long strange journey from the Big Bang to the creation of stars, through the assembly of Planet Earth, and the formation of life as we know it. It's also the story of the scientists who made groundbreaking discoveries and unearthed extraordinary insights into the composition of life"--
Subjects: Atoms; Human body; Matter;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Never Look Away. by Lawless, Lucy,film director.; Amanpour, Christiane,actor.; Films We Like (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Christiane AmanpourOriginally produced by Films We Like in 2024.Discover the untold story of Margaret Moth in NEVER LOOK AWAY, a gripping feature doc that takes you through the life of a fearless CNN video journalist who risked everything to capture the truth in the world's most dangerous warzones. With insights from colleagues like Christiane Amanpour, this film not only celebrates Moth's groundbreaking achievements, but also reveals the complexities of her personal journey exploring courage, resilience, and the stark realities of conflict.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Journalism.; Digital communications.; Documentary films.; Mass media and culture.; Women's studies.; Biography.; Journalists.; Broadcast journalism.; Photojournalism.;
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Good One. by Donaldson, India,film director.; McCarthy, Danny,actor.; Irvine, Diana,actor.; Le, James,actor.; Collias, Lily,actor.; Bouhbal, Sumaya,actor.; levelFILM (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Danny McCarthy, Diana Irvine, James Le Gros, Lily Collias, Sumaya BouhbalOriginally produced by levelFILM in 2024.In this insightful drama, 17-year-old Sam (Lily Collias) embarks on a three-day backpacking trip in the Catskills with her father, Chris (James Le Gros), and his oldest friend, Matt (Danny McCarthy). As the journey unfolds, Sam navigates the complex dynamics between the two men, leading to moments of tension and personal reflection. As secrets are unearthed and old wounds resurface, Sam must confront the fragile bonds that hold them together.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Motion pictures.; Drama.; Queer cinema.; Coming-of-age films.;
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Birnam Wood / by Catton, Eleanor,1985-author.;
"The Booker-winning author of The Luminaries delivers a gripping thriller of high drama and kaleidoscopic insight into what drives us to survive"--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Farms; Gardening; Landslides; Rich people; Survival;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Sacrilege: The Unholy Radicalization of Europe. by Avrich, Barry,film director.; Cox, Brian,actor.; V71 US Inc. (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Brian CoxOriginally produced by V71 US Inc. in 2023.Journeying through Vienna, Paris, Copenhagen, Nice, and Malmo, this documentary investigates Europe's transformation into a hub of extremism. Through personal stories and expert insights, it reveals the impact of radical Islam, political missteps, and failed immigration policies. Featuring unprecedented access to former ISIS radicals, terrorism victims, and prominent voices like the Chief Rabbi of Denmark and Nice’s top Imam, this film offers a powerful, illuminating look at the forces reshaping the continent. Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Political science.; Social sciences.; Balts (Indo-European people).; Foreign study.; Documentary films.; Current affairs.; History.;
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Your best digital life : use your mind to tame your tech / by Garner, Jonathan,author.; Clarke, Greg,1959-illustrator.; Gawdat, Mo,writer of foreword.; Sanghvi, Menka,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Learn principles that go beyond digital detoxes, the benefits of inconvenience, and the secret of intentional habits. Through a mix of storytelling and cutting-edge insights from the fields of psychology, neuroscience and mindfulness, the authors introduce their unique M.O.R.E Method, guiding you through a series of practices that will build your mental muscles of observing, reflecting and experimenting. This book will reveal your digital blind spots and build positive digital habits so you can reconnect with what matters most to you.
Subjects: Self-help publications.; Technology; Intention.; Mindfulness (Psychology);
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Art Spiegelman. by Bernstein, Molly,film director.; Dolin, Philip,film director.; Spiegelman, Art,actor.; Cargo Film & Releasing (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Art SpiegelmanOriginally produced by Cargo Film & Releasing in 2025.This insightful documentary delves into the life and work of Art Spiegelman, the Queens-raised artist who revolutionized comics by exploring dark, complex themes. Shaped by his Holocaust-survivor parents and inspired by MAD magazine’s irreverent satire, Spiegelman’s most famous work, Maus, is a poignant Holocaust narrative that redefined the medium. The film showcases his resistance to fascism and features rich illustrations from his comics, highlighting his significant impact as an artist and cultural critic.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Art.; Arts.; Literature.; Social sciences.; Judaism.; Sociology.; Documentary films.; Ethnicity.; Artists.; Graphic novels.; Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945).; Biography.; Jews--Biography.; Books.; Art and architecture.; Comic books, strips, etc..;
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Early days : indigenous art from the McMichael / by Devine, Bonnie,1952-editor.; Geoghegan, John(Associate curator),editor.; Milroy, Sarah,editor.; McMichael Canadian Collection.;
Published on the occasion of the exhibition Early Days: Indigenous Art from the McMichael, this collection gathers the insights of myriad Indigenous cultural stakeholders, informing us on everything from goose hunting techniques, to the history of Northwest Coast mask making, to the emergence of the Woodland style of painting and printmaking, to the challenges of art making in the Arctic, to the latest developments in contemporary art by Indigenous peoples from across Turtle Island. This book also traces the emergence and increasing participation of many Indigenous artists in the contemporary art world.
Subjects: Exhibition catalogs.; Indigenous art; Indigenous art; Indigenous peoples;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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