Russell Baker
1) Growing up
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English
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Pulitzer prize-winning writer Russell Baker shares his memories of growing up between the two world wars, telling of his life in Virginia, New Jersey, and Baltimore, and discussing his loving mother and family, teachers, schoolmates, and how they all survived the Depression years.
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English
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This collection of more than a hundred anecdotes and essays from the legendary journalist, New York Times columnist, and author of the bestselling memoir Growing Up offers wise and sharply witty reflections on an extraordinary array of topics, ranging from youth, wealth, the media, and the joy of anger to the difference between "dinner" and "supper."
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Language
English
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Description
Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Russell Baker has charmed readers with his sharp humor and shrewd commentary. The indelible voice of the bestselling memoir GROWING UP compiles some of his greatest New York Times columns in this collection of honest, witty, and profound essays-reflecting on politics, society, and life in all its absurd glory.
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English
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The author of On Writing Well presents stories and advice on the writing process from Frank McCourt, Annie Dillard, and many more. For anyone who enjoys reading memoirs-or is thinking about writing one-this collection offers a master class from nine distinguished authors: Russell Baker, Jill Ker Conway, Annie Dillard, Ian Frazier, Henry Louis Gates Jr., Alfred Kazin, Frank McCourt, Toni Morrison, and Eileen Simpson.
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English
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From the grand old man of comedy, George Burns, to the up-to-the minute observations of today's everyman, Dave Barry, these great humorists share one thing in common: their very individual, often raucously funny perceptions of the world around them. In this collection, you' ll enjoy witty selections from these witty raconteurs and their acclaimed works:
• Russell Baker: The Rescue of Miss Yaskell and Other Pipe Dreams, read by Arte Johnson
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8) Animal farm
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Series
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English
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Since its publication fifty years ago, Animal Farm has become one of the most controversial books ever written. It has been translated into seventy languages and sold millions of copies throughout the world. This edition is being published to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of its original U.S. publication. It features 100 full-color and halftone illustrations by world-renowned artist Ralph Steadman. As vital and relevant as it was fifty years...
9) Looking back
Author
Publisher
New York Review Books
Pub. Date
2002
Physical Desc
xvi, 185 p. ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Publisher
WGBH Boston Video
Pub. Date
[2004], c2002
Edition
Letterbox ed.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (104 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
Description
Arthur Chipping is the new Latin master at an English boy's boarding school. The eccentric schoolmaster lives a full, rich life within the cloistered school, defined by his role as the intellectual shepherd of generations of young students. Then while traveling through the countryside on summer holiday, he unexpected falls in love. His new wife ignites his passion and brings him out of his shell. Spans over 50 years in the life of Mr. Chipping.
16) Anna Karenina
Publisher
WGBH Boston Video
Pub. Date
2004, 2000
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (ca. 240 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
"This richly detailed film charts the tragic romantic triangle formed when the dashing Count Vronsky defies social conventions and falls into forbidden love with Anna, the ignored wife of an aristocrat. Soon, Anna's children--a son by Karenin and an illegitimate daughter by Vronsky--become pawns in Karenin's game to see that Anna pays a terrible price for her indiscretion."--Container.
Publisher
Shouldered Oar Films, Inc
Pub. Date
c2007
Physical Desc
1 video disc (1 hr.) : col. , b&w ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
"The Bosun's Locker was a classic watering hole that stood on Main Street, Nantucket, as the 1960s turned into the 1970s. It lasted less than ten years. But between the time that the owner Preston Manchester poured the first beet and when he closed the doors for good, the place became the center of downtown life in a way that has faded from Nantucket's Main Street and today is fading from Main Streets across America." -- Container.
18) The open canvas
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Publisher
Workman Pub
Pub. Date
c1982
Physical Desc
xvi, 271 p., [16] p. of plates : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cm.
Language
English
