James Best Actor Biography - April 2024

Chasing Lincoln's Killer

NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author James Swanson delivers a riveting account of the chase for Abraham Lincoln's assassin.Based on rare archival material, obscure trial manuscripts, and interviews with relatives of the conspirators and the manhunters, CHASING LINCOLN'S KILLER is a fast-paced thriller about the pursuit and capture of John Wilkes Booth: a wild twelve-day chase through the streets of Washington, D.C., across the swamps of Maryland, and into the forests of Virginia.

• ASIN: 0439903548
• ASIN: 0439903548
• ISBN: 9780439903547
• Brand: Scholastic Press
• Manufacturer: Scholastic Press

Whiskey in a Teacup: What Growing Up in the South Taught Me About Life, Love, and Baking Biscuits

Academy Award–winning actress, producer, and entrepreneur Reese Witherspoon invites you into her world, where she infuses the southern style, parties, and traditions she loves with contemporary flair and charm.Reese Witherspoon’s grandmother Dorothea always said that a combination of beauty and strength made southern women “whiskey in a teacup.” We may be delicate and ornamental on the outside, she said, but inside we’re strong and fiery. Reese’s southern heritage informs her whole life, and she loves sharing the joys of southern living with practically everyone she meets. She take... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1501166271
• ASIN: 1501166271
• ISBN: 1501166271
• Brand: Atria Books
• Manufacturer: Atria Books

Life

The long-awaited autobiography of the guitarist, songwriter, singer, and founding member of the Rolling Stones. Ladies and gentlemen: Keith Richards.With The Rolling Stones, Keith Richards created the songs that roused the world, and he lived the original rock and roll life. Now, at last, the man himself tells his story of life in the crossfire hurricane. Listening obsessively to Chuck Berry and Muddy Waters records, learning guitar and forming a band with Mick Jagger and Brian Jones. The Rolling Stones's first fame and the notorious drug busts that led to his enduring image as an outlaw folk ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 031603441X
• ASIN: 031603441X
• ISBN: 031603441X
• Brand: Back Bay Books
• Manufacturer: Back Bay Books

Standing in the Shadows of Motown: The Life and Music of Legendary Bassist James Jamerson

(Guitar Book). Bassist James Jamerson was the embodiment of the Motown spirit and groove the invisible entity whose playing inspired thousands. His tumultuous life and musical brilliance are explored in depth through hundreds of interviews, 49 transcribed musical scores, two hours of recorded all-star performances, and more than 50 rarely seen photos in this stellar tribute to behind-the-scenes Motown. Features access to 120-minutes of audio! Allan Slutsky's 2002 documentary of the same name is the winner of the New York Film Critics "Best Documentary of the Year" award! Songs include: Ain't N... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0881888826
• UPC: 073999989601
• ASIN: 0881888826
• ISBN: 0881888826
• Brand: Hal Leonard
• Manufacturer: Hal Leonard

Just Jessie: My Guide to Love, Life, Family, and Food

New York Times bestseller!Whether she is belting out one of her number one hit country songs, cheering on her NFL-star husband in the stands, working on her fashion label, Kittenish, or making dinner for her hubby and three children, Jessie James Decker is constantly on the move. For years she has been performing and singing for fans, while also bringing people into her life through her hit E! show, Eric & Jessie, and Instagram, where she posts about family, food, and whatever else happens to be on her mind. Now, in Just Jessie, she invites you into her home, her marriage, and her kitchen like... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0062851373
• ASIN: 0062851373
• ISBN: 0062851373
• Manufacturer: Dey Street Books

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• ASIN: B078SGP4WH
• ASIN: B078SGP4WH

Full Service: My Adventures in Hollywood and the Secret Sex Live of the Stars

Now the subject of the hit documentary Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood, praised by Vanity Fair as “full of revelations” and Entertainment Weekly as “deliciously salacious,” Full Service is the remarkable true story of Scotty Bowers, the “gentleman hustler,” during the heyday of classic Hollywood. Newly discharged from the Marines after World War II, Bowers arrived in Hollywood in 1946. Young, charismatic, and strikingly handsome, he quickly caught the eye of many of the town’s stars and starlets. He began sleeping with some himself, and connecting others with his cot... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0802120555
• ASIN: 0802120555
• ISBN: 0802120555
• Brand: Grove Press
• Manufacturer: Grove Press

More Than a Woman: An Intimate Biography of Bette Davis

This detailed biography of Bette Davis is based on more than 150 interviews, including those with friends and relatives speaking out for the first time, as well as research yielding access to previously suppressed documents and personal correspondence. 50,000 first printing. $50,000 ad/promo.

• ASIN: 0553095129
• ASIN: 0553095129
• ISBN: 0553095129
• Manufacturer: Bantam

Under a Hoodoo Moon: The Life of the Night Tripper

Under a Hoodoo Moon is one of rock's most original and infectious autobiographies. In its pages, Dr. John, the alchemist of New Orleans psychedelic funk, tells his story, and what a story it is: of four decades on the road, on the charts, in and o

• ASIN: 0312131976
• ASIN: 0312131976
• ISBN: 0312131976
• Manufacturer: St. Martin's Griffin

Best in Hollywood: The Good, the Bad, and the Beautiful

The sheriff of Hazzard County is finally gonna spill the beans about those darn Duke boys!   In actor James Best's autobiography, he writes, "You can share with me the Golden Age of Hollywood, when movies had unequaled World Class. Now solidly in my eighties, I'm one of the few living actors who can hope to tell of the past glory and glamour of Hollywood as the industry really was way back when.   "This was the Hollywood where I lived, loved, and worked during the time when she was the ruling queen. This was the time of a wonderful movie industry, where genuine actors and actresses created t... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1629330353
• ASIN: 1629330353
• ISBN: 1629330353
• Manufacturer: BearManor Media

This Will Only Hurt a Little

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A hilarious, heartfelt, and refreshingly honest memoir by the beloved comedic actress known for her roles on Freaks and Geeks, Dawson’s Creek, and Cougar Town who has become “the breakout star of Instagram stories...Imagine I Love Lucy mixed with a modern lifestyle guru” (The New Yorker).“You guys!! Busy is a legit writer with a voice as clear as a bell. This book is honest, funny, intimate, and well-observed by a person who has observed some sh*t.” —Tina Fey “Judy Blume meets Karl Ove Knausgaard meets one brave woman from Arizona. On the page,... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1501184717
• ASIN: 1501184717
• ISBN: 9781501184710
• Brand: Gallery Books
• Manufacturer: Gallery Books

Live From New York: The Complete, Uncensored History of Saturday Night Live as Told by Its Stars, Writers, and Guests

James Andrew Miller and Tom Shales's definitive oral history of Saturday Night Live, hailed as "incredible" (Vulture) and "required reading" (People), rollickingly updated with nearly 100 new pages covering the decade since the book's original release.When first published to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Saturday Night Live, LIVE FROM NEW YORK was immediately proclaimed the best book ever produced on the landmark and legendary late-night show. In their own words, unfiltered and uncensored, a dazzling galaxy of trail-blazing talents recalled three turbulent decades of on-camera antics and o... [Read More]

• ASIN: 031629506X
• ASIN: 031629506X
• ISBN: 031629506X
• Brand: LITTLE BROWN
• Manufacturer: Back Bay Books

The James Herriot Collection: All Creatures Great and Small, All Things Bright and Beautiful, and All Things Wise and Wonderful

James Herriot illuminated the rich and rewarding day-to-day life of a small-town veterinarian, taking hundreds of thousands of listeners on a journey with him across the dales. He introduces a cast of truly unforgettable characters: humans, dogs, horses, lambs―even parakeets―all of them revealed with the same infinite fascination, affection and insight that made James Herriot one of the most beloved authors of our time. The stories are made all the more special by the world-renowned "voice" of Dr. Herriot― Christopher Timothy, whose performance warmly and evocatively brings the stories t... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1427200262
• ASIN: 1427200262
• ISBN: 9781427200266
• Brand: Brand: Macmillan Audio
• Manufacturer: Macmillan Audio

The Art & Science of Respect: A Memoir by James Prince

For decades, serial entrepreneur James Prince presided over Rap-A-Lot Records, one of the first and most successful independent rap labels. In his memoir, he explains how he earned his reputation as one of the most respected men in Hip Hop. By staying true to his three principles of heart, loyalty, and commitment, and an unwavering faith in God, he has defeated many adversaries. Whether battling the systemic cycle of poverty, record label executives, boxing promoters, or corrupt DEA agents, Prince has always emerged victorious. Respect isn't given, it's earned. In recounting his compelling lif... [Read More]

• ASIN: B07CGWB3G5
• ASIN: B07CGWB3G5
• Manufacturer: N-The-Water Publishing

We're Going to Need More Wine: Stories That Are Funny, Complicated, and True

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERNominated for the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary WorkNamed a Best Book of the Year by The RootChosen by Emma Straub as a Best New Celebrity Memoir“A book of essays as raw and honest as anyone has ever produced.” — Lena Dunham, Lenny LetterIn the spirit of Amy Poehler’s Yes Please, Lena Dunham’s Not That Kind of Girl, and Roxane Gay's Bad Feminist, a powerful collection of essays about gender, sexuality, race, beauty, Hollywood, and what it means to be a modern woman.One month before the release of the highly anticipated film The Birth of a Nati... [Read More]

• ASIN: B01ND1HP5I
• ASIN: B01ND1HP5I
• Brand: Dey Street Books
• Manufacturer: Dey Street Books

Encyclopedia Of American Cinema: Biographies Of The Best American Directors And Actors, Reviews Of The Best American Movies, And Lists Of Awards (Mobi Reference) - eBook

This illustrated Encyclopedia includes biographies of the best American directors and actors, reviews of the best American movies, and lists of awards.FEATURES:-Fully illustrated. -Search for words or phrases. -Navigate from Table of Contents or read

• UPC: 683441079

James Patterson's Alex Cross Series Best Reading Order with Checklist and Summaries - eBook

James Patterson's Alex Cross Series Best Reading Order with Special Added Material - Updated in 2017This is the must-have reader’s guide for all ALEX CROSS fans.Includes a section with books in publication order, a section

• UPC: 920354837

Morgan Freeman Biography: What Does It Take For a Black Actor To Succeed In Hollywood? - eBook

Have you ever wondered how Morgan Freeman rose to stardom?He was not always rich and admirable. He came from a poor family and he had to go a long way to become an successful actor.

• UPC: 618199491

Three Great Classics from James Oliver Curwood: (Annotated with Forewords, Biographies, and Study Guides) (The O'Ronin Rye Whiskey Collection Book 4) - eBook

These three classic novels of the Far North are enchanting adventure COMPLETELY ANNOTATED FOR TODAYS READERS James Oliver Curwood was born in Michigan in 1878. He never finished high school and his work history was

• UPC: 757379430

JAMES FENIMORE COOPER Ultimate Collection: 30+ Adventure Novels, Western Classics & Sea Tales (Including Travel Writings, Historical Works and Biographies) - Illustrated - eBook

Musaicum Books presents to you this carefully created collection of James Fenimore Cooper's renowned western classics, sea tales and historical novels. This ebook has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted

• UPC: 437640448

JAMES FENIMORE COOPER – Ultimate Collection: 30+ Adventure Novels, Western Classics & Sea Tales; Including Travel Sketches, Historical Writings and Biographies (Illustrated) - eBook

This carefully crafted ebook: "JAMES FENIMORE COOPER – Ultimate Collection: 30+ Adventure Novels, Western Classics & Sea Tales; Including Travel Sketches, Historical Writings and Biographies (Illustrated)” is formatted for your eReader with a functional and

• UPC: 733061619

Henry James: The Best Works - eBook

THE NOVELS Watch and Ward, Roderick Hudson, The American, The Europeans, Confidence, Washington Square, The Portrait of a Lady, The Bostonians, The Princess Casamassima, The Reverberator, The Tragic Muse, The Other House, The Spoils of

• UPC: 839009689

7 best short stories by Henry James - eBook

Henry James was an American novelist and naturalized Englishman, Henry James was an important figure in transatlantic literary culture of the day. This selection specially chosen by the literary critic August Nemo, contains the following

• UPC: 392380859

The Best Short Stories and Novellas of Henry James - eBook

This collection of Henry James's shorter works brings together some of his most famous works including "The Turn of the Screw", "Daisy Miller", and "The Aspern Papers". In addition to these works you will find

• UPC: 277310182

James Joyce: The Best Works - eBook

This ebook compiles James Joyce's greatest writings, including novels and short stories such as "A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man", "Ulysses", "The Dead", "Two Gallants" and "Araby". This edition has been professionally

• UPC: 488398505