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Best-selling sportswriter Jeff Pearlman draws from almost 300 interviews to take the first full measure of the Lakers’ epic Showtime era. A dazzling account of one of America’s greatest sports sagas, Showtime is packed with indelible characters, vicious rivalries, and jaw-dropping, behind-the-scenes stories of the players’ decadent Hollywood lifestyles. From the Showtime era’s remarkable rise to its tragic end - marked by Magic Johnson’s 1991 announcement that he had contracted HIV - Showtime is a gripping narrative of sports, celebrity, and 1980s-style excess.

Showtime! is Michael McIntyre at his breath-taking best. Following his two record-breaking shows, Live and Laughing and Hello Wembley, Michael returns with his most hilarious show yet. Recorded during his phenomenal 10 night run at the O2 in London and part of his 71-date arena tour playing to over 700,000 fans, Michael raises the bar once again with his relentless energy and razor-sharp observations that has the crowd roaring with laughter.

In the history of modern sport, there have never been two high-level teammates who loathed each other the way Shaquille O’Neal loathed Kobe Bryant and Kobe Bryant loathed Shaquille O’Neal. From public sniping and sparring, to physical altercations and the repeated threats of trade, it was warfare. And yet, despite eight years of infighting and hostility, by turns mediated and encouraged by coach Phil Jackson, the Shaq-Kobe duo resulted in one of the greatest dynasties in NBA history.

The Gary Rodgers’ Moonglows Story: It is a powerful journey through the life of Gary Rodgers a Louisville Original who completed his musical mission. Honoring a Solemn Oath to his Dear Friend Bobby Lester by preserving and moving forward the legacy of one of R&B's most legendary groups, The Moonglows. With grit, soul, and a deep respect for the music, Gary kept the group's spirit alive long after the spotlight faded, touring, recording, and carrying the name with pride. More than a music story.

In his compelling autobiography, Michael McIntyre reveals all. With deeply personal and captivating narration, Michael unveils his incredible journey: from his showbiz roots, to his appalling attempts to attract the opposite sex, to going from selling just one ticket at the Edinburgh Festival to half a million at his last tour. Written and narrated by Michael himself, Life and Laughing is the hilarious performance and life story from one of the country's most loved comics.

The United States Football League was the last football league to not merely challenge the mighty NFL but also to cause it to collectively shudder. It spanned three seasons, featured as many as 18 teams, secured multiple television deals, drew millions of fans, and launched the careers of legends - but then it died beneath the weight of a particularly egotistical and bombastic owner, a New York businessman named Donald Trump. Jeff Pearlman draws on more than 400 interviews to unearth all the salty, untold stories of one of the craziest sports entities to have ever captivated America.

The life story of Jeanie Buss could only have been written in Hollywood. Her father, Jerry Buss, emerged from a childhood of financial struggle to improbably become one of California’s most successful real estate developers. Though her life was not without turmoil - l her parents divorced when she was still a child - Jeanie’s world was forever changed for the better when her father bought the Los Angeles Lakers in 1979. By the time Jeanie was 19, she was already a high-ranking executive with World Team Tennis.

In the second half of the 19th century, Melbourne is a veritable boom town, as hopefuls from every corner of the globe flock to the gold fields of Victoria. And where people crave gold, they also crave entertainment....

Mary Lambert has always felt safe and protected on her beloved island of Martha's Vineyard. Her great-great-grandfather was an early English settler and the first deaf islander. Now, over a hundred years later, many people there - including Mary - are deaf, and nearly everyone can communicate in sign language. Mary has never felt isolated. She is proud of her lineage. But recent events have delivered winds of change.

Show Them Jesus is an instruction manual for Christian teachers of kids and teens written by a lay Bible teacher with 30 years experience. With a simple framework and lots of real-life examples, Klumpenhower's book helps teachers to identify and communicate the heart of the gospel to each child in each lesson. Show Them Jesus challenges the culture of low-stakes, low-expectations teaching and invites teachers to do nothing less than teach and treasure the good news of Jesus Christ and Christianity in every lesson.

They were America's Team - the high-priced, high-glamour, high-flying Dallas Cowboys of the 1990s, who won three Super Bowls and made as many headlines off the field as on it. Led by Emmitt Smith, the charismatic Deion "Prime Time" Sanders, and Hall of Famers Troy Aikman and Michael Irvin, the Cowboys rank among the greatest of all NFL dynasties.

Overshadowed by his two brothers, Malakai looks to pursue a skillset that he can master. The skillset that he is led to is impromptu speaking. In the initial stages, he is unsure what to do with this skill. As Malakai’s journey progresses, he is introduced to a mentor who gives him clarity. The mentor points him toward the coveted Golden Mics competition. This is a public speaking tournament that attracts the greatest public speakers from around the planet. Malakai looks to compete in this tournament so he can finally step out of mediocrity and create a name for himself.

Recounting the longstanding magical tradition of Germany, Christopher McIntosh investigates the numerous prehistoric sacred sites that point to a nearly forgotten ancient shamanic civilization. He examines the survival and revival of the old pre-Christian gods in folklore, customs, and practices as well as witchcraft. He looks at Germany’s rich and many-faceted spiritual heritage and explores Christian mysticism and theosophy as exemplified by Meister Eckhart, Hildegard of Bingen, and Jakob Boehme.

The final instalment in this inspiring series about dancing, friendship and following your dreams. A big performance looms, and Maddy knows that the school has a way of weeding out the weakest dancers. Now is her time to shine. But will Maddy and her friends be celebrating at the end of the year?

This indispensable guide combines Richard's dual experience as an actor and the man behind the curtain for high-profile leaders across the globe. His tactics for the spoken word apply to every facet of the organization, from the ultra-concise elevator speech to the magnificent keynote address. He punctuates his lessons with anecdotes borrowed from sessions with clients like LinkedIn, Microsoft, and the Cleveland Clinic, and then provides exercises to help you inject key concepts into your own public speaking engagements.

Ruby Innes is in a funk. She’s been sentenced to community service at the very mall she shoplifted from. As a new security cadet, Ruby is unsure of her new role and she's still chafing about being busted. When a string of crimes at the cinema faces the mall, Ruby doesn’t want to investigate it. However, Ruby soon finds herself wanting to keep the movie theater hackers from the same fate that she had, prompting her to dive deep into the world of their amateur films looking for answers to this mystery. She has a lot to figure out, and one of those things is herself. The Mall Cadet is a ...

Nach dem anhaltenden Erfolg der ersten drei Teile von "Wir sind die Freeses." erscheint nun das vierte Hörbuch zur täglichen Radiocomedy von NDR 2. Im Mehrgenerationen-Haushalt der Familie Freese wohnen die lasziv-zupackende Oma Rosi, Helikopter-Mama Bianca und der kleine Svenni, der manches Mal als einziger den klaren Blick hat. Egal ob unterwegs oder zu Hause: Zusammen mit Untermieter und Labertasche Heiko geht es immer wieder um Strategien der Alltagsbewältigung, tagesaktuelles Geschehen und philosophische Extrempositionen.

Kavi Sharma loves singing and dancing, so when her middle school announces a musical revue, she and her friends Sophie and Pari decide to perform a dance together. If only they could agree on what dance style to do! Soon, all Kavi can think about is the revue, and her schoolwork starts to slip, which has never happened to her before. Kavi's little brother Rishi says she has a bad case of "Broadwayitis." Can she find a way to stay on top of on her schoolwork and get her dance moves down before the curtain goes up?

Fall asleep to the sounds of white noise, brown noise, pink noise, nature sounds, and more! Perfect for adults, kids, or babies to help sleep through the night or during nap time. All sounds are created/produced in house with a focus on quality so you can get a good night’s rest. Sweet dreams!

Chris Isaak is one of the most distinctive voices in American music, a performer who has balanced vulnerability, humor, and cinematic showmanship across four decades. Chris Isaak offers the definitive biography of this enduring artist, chronicling his journey from the working-class neighborhoods of Stockton, California, to international recognition as the voice behind the haunting global hit “Wicked Game.” Drawing on extensive research, the book follows Isaak year by year. It begins with his childhood in the Central Valley, his discipline forged in high school boxing gyms, and his ...