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Everything I ever needed to know about _____* I learned from Monty Python : *including history, art, poetry, communism, philosophy, the media, birth, death, religion, literature, lation, transvestites, botany, the French, class systems, mythology, fish slapping, and many more! / by Cogan, Brian,1967-; Massey, Jeff.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Throughout their five seasons on British television (and well into the troop's movie sequels and assorted solo projects), Monty Python became a worldwide symbol not only for taking serious subjects and making them silly, but also for treating silly subjects seriously. Monty Python provided a treasure trove of erudite "in" jokes, offering sly allusions to subjects as diverse as T.S. Elliot's "Murder in the Cathedral" (as part of a commercial for a weight loss product) and how to conjugate Latin properly (as explained by a Roman centurion to a Jewish zealot painting anti-Roman graffiti on a wall). It was this combination of the uniquely highbrow but silly humor that inspired countless followers (Saturday Night Live, to name one). This hilarious and helpful guide puts Python's myriad references into context for the legion of fans, scholars, and pop culture aficionados that still strive to "get" Monty Python"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Monty Python (Comedy troupe); Comedians;
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Don't wear polka-dot underwear with white pants (and other lessons I've learned) / by Gutknecht, Allison.; Lewis, Stevie.;
Struggling to manage a life that has been complicated by the arrival of new twin siblings, her ongoing feud with an irritating nemesis, and an embarrassing fashion gaffe, eight-year-old Mandy looks forward to a school pageant and is surprised by her teacher's unexpected casting decision."Ages 7-10"--P. [4] of cover.LSC
Subjects: Berr, Mandy (Fictitious character); Families; Schools;
© 2013., Aladdin,
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Balancing Bountiful : what I learned about feminism from my polygamist grandmothers / by Blackmore, Mary Jayne,1983-author.;
"As the daughter of Mormon leader Winston Blackmore, Mary Jayne Blackmore grew up within the closed-off polygamist community of Bountiful, BC. She spent her younger years riding ponies, raising pet lambs and playing in the hay in the Old Barn, under the constant shadow of religious fanaticism, doomsday preparation and an instilled fear of the world outside of Mormonism. In 2017 her father was charged and convicted of practicing polygamy, splitting the community in two and further inciting the media sensationalism and worldwide criticism that had always surrounded Bountiful. As the world she had always known imploded, Mary Jayne was forced to redefine her faith, family and womanhood for herself. Today, through her work and her personal exploration of feminism, Mary Jayne is helping to heal a broken community, one that she watched turn from safe and loving to angry, arrogant and resentful. She is also building her own place in the world--as a teacher, mother, writer and educated woman--and she has managed to retain loving bonds with her family, including her father. From a childhood in an idyllic but sheltered community to early adulthood in an arranged marriage, ensuing divorce, and eventual return to Bountiful, Bridging Bountiful is Mary Jayne's journey of coming of age and coming to terms with her background as she strives to answer the question: What is the right kind of family, the right kind of woman and the right kind of feminist?"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Blackmore, Mary Jayne, 1983-; Mormon women; Mormon fundamentalism; Polygamy; Life change events;
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Everything I need to know I learned from country music : life lessons on love, heartache, and more from America's favorite songs / by Barnes, Stella,author.; Delevante, Bob,illustrator.;
"Take it from your favorite country artists! Whether you're nursing a beer and a broken heart or you're raising a glass to the little things in life, they're right there by your side with the lyrics you need to hear most. Now, you can find country's best lessons right here in Everything I Need to Know I Learned from Country Music : rediscover and reflect on the songs that have seen you through it all; get the inside scoop on songs from country greats like Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Tim McGraw, Carrie Underwood, and more; enjoy more than 60 illustrated lyrics from their songs. Spanning seven decades of songs that speak straight from the heart, Everything I Need to Know I Learned from Country Music is more than just a thoughtful gift for country music fans--it's a salute to American life!"--
Subjects: Country music.;
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Pick a perfect pumpkin : learning about pumpkin harvests / by Koontz, Robin Michal.; Takvorian, Nadine.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 23) and index.LSC
Subjects: Pumpkin; Pumpkin; Pumpkin growers;
© c2011., Capstone,
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Call sign chaos : learning to lead / by Mattis, James N.,1950-author.; West, Francis J.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 273-283) and index."Call Sign Chaos is the account of Jim Mattis's storied career, from wide-ranging leadership roles in three wars to ultimately commanding a quarter of a million troops across the Middle East. Along the way, Mattis recounts his foundational experiences as a leader, extracting the lessons he has learned about the nature of warfighting and peacemaking, the importance of allies, and the strategic dilemmas -- and short-sighted thinking -- now facing our nation. He makes it clear why America must return to a strategic footing so as not to continue winning battles while fighting inconclusive wars. Mattis divides his book into three parts: Direct Leadership, Executive Leadership, and Strategic Leadership. In the first part, Mattis recalls his early experiences leading Marines into battle, when he knew his troops as well as his own brothers. In the second part, he explores what it means to command thousands of troops and how to adapt your leadership style to ensure your intent is understood by your most junior troops so that they can own their mission. In the third part, Mattis describes the challenges and techniques of leadership at the strategic level, where military leaders reconcile war's grim realities with political leaders' human aspirations, where complexity reigns and the consequences of imprudence are severe, even catastrophic. Call Sign Chaos is a memoir of a life of warfighting and lifelong learning, following along as Mattis rises from Marine recruit to four-star general. It is a journey about learning to lead and a story about how he, through constant study and action, developed a unique leadership philosophy, one relevant to us all."--Dust jacket flap.
Subjects: Autobiographies.; Biographies.; Mattis, James N., 1950-; Mattis, James N., 1950-; United States. Marine Corps; Cabinet officers; Command of troops.; Generals; Leadership.;
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The oldest student : how Mary Walker learned to read / by Hubbard, Rita L.; Mora, Oge.;
"A picture book biography sharing the inspiring and incredible true story of the nation's oldest student, Mary Walker, who learned to read at the age of 116"--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Walker, Mary, 1848-1969; Women slaves; Freedmen; Illiterate persons;
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Millionaire teacher : the nine rules of wealth you should have learned in school. by Hallam, Andrew.;
Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: Business & Economics / Personal Finance / General;
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Dear body : what I lost, what I gained, and what I learned along the way / by Williams, Brittany,1989-author.;
"The inspiring story of how one woman overcame her struggle with obesity by healing childhood trauma and confronting her innermost demons"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Williams, Brittany, 1989-; Body image.; Obesity in women; Overweight women;
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Forget-me-nots : poems to learn by heart / by Hoberman, Mary Ann.; Emberley, Michael.;
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Subjects: Children's poetry, American.;
© 2012., Little, Brown,
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