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The sweeping story of an ambitious and once-powerful southern family. From Reconstruction through the end of World War II, the Bankheads served as the principal architects of the political, economic, and cultural framework of Alabama and the greater South. As a family, they were instrumental in fashioning the New South and the twentieth century American political economy, but now the Bankhead name is largely associated only with place names. Deep South Dynasty: The Bankheads of Alabama is a de...

Unlike any other book Browne has written, "Past Lives of the Rich and Famous" addresses the past lives of celebrities we love. Previously Sylvia has written about what transpires after death, but now she explains what happens before birth. Alternately moving and very entertaining, this is a highly readable book that's hard to put down. Following an explanation of how Sylvia communicates with her spirit guide, Francine, "Past Lives of the Rich and Famous" explains exactly what (often very surpris...

Numerous publications have dealt with the subject of jewellery, but this book stands alone: all of the jewels featured were owned by Marjorie Post, either bought by her or commissioned from contemporary designers using new and old gems. There are major pieces by Van Cleef and Arpels (the remarkable diamond and ruby flower brooch is on the cover), Cartier, including the famous Indian Emerald Pendant brooch; the incredible Blue Heart Diamond set as a ring by Harry Winston and the Marie Louise Dia...

A new biography on the late Bobby Moore, captain of England's World Cup winning side of 1966, one of the greatest footballers of his generation, and a man who personified Britain in the swinging sixties. This is his powerful and moving human-interest life story, including his battle against cancer, as told by his first wife Tina 'But Bobby had been in that dark place before Lance Armstrong was even born. In many ways it was even more devastating!in those days cancer was something you just didn'...

The legendary actor and best-selling author of Pieces of My Heart offers a nostalgic look at Hollywood's golden age, touring favorite hotspots and exploring period business practices before the advent of paparazzi culture and high-powered agents.

With her brassy voice and bold performances making the world finally pay attention, Sophie Von Haselberg, the ambitious Jewish girl from Hawaii, embarked on her first world tour, and the force of nature known as Bette Midler was born. In A View from A Broad, she relives the rehearsals, fear of flying, intensive schedules, and wisdom of Thai Gondoliers with the razor-blade wit that Bette fans have know and love. As Midler writes in the new introduction: "This book was a kind of last hurrah. Whe...

**FREE SAMPLER** Discover how the Louise Parker Method can change your life with this exclusive sampler of The Louise Parker Method: Lean for Life. Out in April, The Louise Parker Method contains over 80 effortless recipes to help you 'Eat Beautifully' and avoid being 'Organically Overweight'. Many of the recipes call for fewer than 8 ingredients and take just 8 minutes to prepare. This inspiring, easy-to-follow programme for life consists of two phases:TRANSFORM - taking the direct route...