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A deeply textured and compelling biography of comedy giant Mel Brooks, covering his rags-to-riches life and triumphant career in television, films, and theater, from Patrick McGilligan, the acclaimed author of Young Orson: The Years of Luck and Genius on the Path to Citizen Kane and Alfred...

Mel Brooks, born Melvin Kaminsky in Brooklyn in 1926, is one of the great comic voices of the twentieth century. Having won almost every entertainment award there is, Brooks has straddled the line between outsider and insider, obedient and rebellious, throughout his career, making out-of-bounds comedy the American mainstream. Jeremy Dauber argues that throughout Brooks's extensive body of work, the comedian has seen the most success when he found a balance between his manic energy and the constraints imposed by comedic partners, the Hollywood system, and American cultural mores.

This growly mountain man never stood a chance. Jenny I don’t take risks. I make plans, follow rules, and stay exactly where I’m supposed to be. Until I step off the trail to save a stranded dog… and end up stuck on the side of a ravine with no way out. Then he finds me. Micah is big, gruff, and built like he belongs to the mountains. The kind of man who gives orders in a low voice and expects you to listen… and somehow makes you want to. He rescues me like it’s nothing. I should thank him and go back to my perfectly controlled life. Instead, I invite him to dinner. And one night ...

It’s an election year, and candidates Ronald Crump and Ernie Blanders are dominating the headlines. Eleven-year-old Bennet Sable’s never been into politics, or school for that matter; it’s all hockey all of the time. But when his grandmother gets kicked out of her retirement home under suspicious circumstances and moves in with the family, everything starts to change.

Read by the Author. From Rhonda Byrne, author of the global phenomenon The Secret and the New York Times bestseller The Greatest Secret, comes Countdown to Riches—the book that can lead anyone to financial freedom. Financial struggle is caused by one thing—our thoughts. To have a rich life...

Spirited and whip-smart, these laugh-out-loud autobiographical essays are "a masterpiece" from the Emmy Award-winning actress and comedy writer known for 30 Rock, Mean Girls, and SNL" (Sunday Telegraph). Before Liz Lemon, before "Weekend Update," before "Sarah Palin," Tina Fey was just a young...

Evil is eternal. But tacky decor? That’s unforgivable. My name is Carter Hayes, and I’m a high-end interior designer. I was supposed to spend my Tuesday arguing with a client about the subtle differences between eggshell and cream. Instead, I fell through a magical portal and got summoned to the Under-Realm by the Dark Faction. They didn't summon me to fight. They summoned me because they desperately need a contractor. The Overlord’s dungeon is a depressing, damp nightmare. Minion morale is at an all-time low, the Feng Shui is completely blocked by poorly placed torture devices, and ...

She got lost in the mountains. He never planned to find his forever. Rescued by the Mountain Man Ranger is a short, steamy instalove romance featuring a gruff, protective ranger and the woman who turns his solitary world upside down. One-hour read. No cheating. HEA guaranteed.

Unleash your inner Einstein with the most exhiliarating, laugh-out-loud trivia book ever written! Be catapulted on a whirlwind adventure through the zany, weird, and utterly fascinating realms of knowledge, as we take trivia to a whole new level of fun! Packed with 1,522 mind-blowing facts spanning science, history, pop culture, and more, this rip-roaring, side-splitting tome is perfect for trivia buffs and inquisitive minds of all stripes, comprising everything from the astonishing to the absurd, the hilarious to the hair-raising, and everything in between. "Brain-Boosting Facts for ...

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER with 5+ hours of bonus material not found in the print version and read by Leslie Jones. AudioFile Magazine awarded the recording an ‘Earphones Award’, saying: “No listener can leave this memoir unaffected as Jones laughs and sobs, sharing the highs and lows...

Brought to you by Penguin. From the author of the Number one bestselling Abroad in Japan, Journey Across Japan takes us through the 47 unique prefectures of the Land of the Rising Sun Japan is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, with millions flocking there every month to...

A Remarkable Gift Under $20 for Seniors or Anyone Cherishing Nostalgic Golden Years Take a stroll down memory lane with heartfelt stories crafted especially for seniors. From the vibrant 1940s to the transformative 2000s, Uplifting Short Stories for Seniors brings the essence of each decade to life through light, inspiring, and nostalgic tales. With 100 thoughtfully selected stories, we’ve also included an EXTRA bonus of 20 additional stories, making this collection even more delightful. That’s 120 stories in total, providing endless moments of joy and reflection for you or your loved ...

GAVIN Growing up in small-town nowhere nobody told me liking guys was an option. Church on Sundays, football on Fridays, and girls on your arm at homecoming, that was the script. But here on the West Coast, watching my best friend all loved up with his boyfriend, I'm suddenly noticing things like how the barista's forearms flex when he makes coffee. I need a tutor, someone out and proud who can teach me the basics. Someone who knows the ropes, who won't judge me for being twenty-three and clueless about my own damn sexuality. SEBASTIAN Medical school requires ridiculous courses that have ...

World War Z: The Complete Edition (Movie Tie-in Edition): An Oral History of the Zombie War is a new version of Max Brooks' episodic zombie novel. The abridged versions of the original stories are now joined with new, unabridged recordings of the episodes that were not included in the original...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER MORE THAN 5 MILLION COPIES SOLD The first ever self-development book to help millions of people around the globe transform their lives using humor, irreverence, and the occasional curse word—now with an exclusive new chapter on the power of intuition and...

"Roberson’s achievement in remaining funny while excavating her pain is just straightforwardly heroic." — The New Republic This program is read by the author. From New Yorker and Onion writer and comedian Blythe Roberson, How to Date Men When You Hate Men is a comedy philosophy audiobook...

Sharp. Relentless. Watching. Impossible to resist. One look is all it takes for him to take notice. He’s patient, observant, and impossible to fool. A man who notices everything... and forgets nothing. She never meant to stand out. He can’t stop thinking about her. When a mountain man detective decides someone matters, he doesn’t walk away. He digs deeper. He follows the pull. And once he knows what he wants, he doesn’t let go. Wanted by the Mountain Man Detective is a short & steamy instalove romance with a possessive hero, instant chemistry, and a guaranteed HEA. No cheating. No ...

The funny man is a middling comic in an unnamed city. By day he takes care of his infant son, by night he performs in small clubs, sandwiched between other aspiring comics. His wife waits tables to support the family. It doesn't sound like much, but they're happy, more or less. Until the day he comes up with it. His thing. His gimmick. And everything changes. He's a headliner, and the venues get bigger fast. Pretty soon it's Hollywood and a starring role in a blockbuster, all thanks to the gimmick.

What happens when a scrappy coder and a runaway cultivation princess collide in the heart of Manhattan? Kung fu, mayhem, and the best Hotpot in Flushing! James Wong thought juggling late-night code deployments and his mom’s matchmaking schemes was enough chaos for one lifetime—until he stumbled into Lanlan, a cat-eared princess on the run from a deadly sect. She’s got ancient powers, a knack for trouble, and a wardrobe straight out of a wuxia epic. He’s got quick reflexes, a killer left hook, and a questionable sense of humor. Not to mention his hot Latina sidekick. Together, they ...

A Masterpiece of Satire on Hell’s Latest Novelties and Heaven’s Unanswerable Answer C.S. Lewis’s The Screwtape Letters has entertained and enlightened readers the world over with its sly and ironic portrayal of human life and foibles from the unique vantage point of Screwtape, a highly...