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The Complete Guide To All Things Walken He's been a dancer, a baker, a lion tamer, an award-winning actor, and a Hollywood legend. But Christopher Walken has never been the subject of a comprehensive biographical referenceuntil now. Here at last is a complete A-to-Z guide to this one-of-a-kind performer, featuring entries on everything from the Actors Studio (the legendary theatrical workshop where Walken spent eleven years as a janitor) to Zombie Movies (one of Walken's favorite film genres). Along the way, readers will discover: *; Acting secrets and behind-the-scenes trivia from each of Walken's 100+ filmseverything from Annie Hall to Hairspray and beyond. *; Recipes and kitchen tips from ';Chef Walken'including a look at his short-lived TV show, Cooking with Chris. *; Walken's music videos for Madonna, Duran Duran, and Fatboy Slim. *; The secrets of maintaining his extraordinary hair. *; Observations and reminiscences from Steven Spielberg, Quentin Tarantino, Tim Burton, Woody Allen, Dennis Hopper, and countless others. Plus more bizarre B movies and Saturday Night Live appearances than you can shake a cowbell at! Complete with fascinating trivia and dozens of photographs, Christopher Walken A to Z offers the definitive look at a pop culture phenomenon.

A practical guide that offers breastfeeding advice. Packed with anecdotes and advice from women who've lived through the ups and downs of "life" with an infant, it gives women the lowdown.

Includes jokes for business trips, blind dates, and family get-togethers. This book also includes seven jokes that will make kids laugh and nineteen jokes that are definitely not suitable for children. It features three jokes about doctors, two jokes about gorillas, eight jokes about heaven, and the funny knock-knock joke.

At Last! A Comprehensive Guide to Good Grooming Gone are the days when you could sit back and let your fiancee plan the entire wedding. Today's grooms have countless tasks to perform, from hiring the entertainment and planning the rehearsal dinner to buying the wedding bands and comforting hysterical family members. Fortunately, The Groom's Instruction Manual is here to answer all of your most challenging questions: How do I handle feuding relatives? What should I look for in a good wedding photographer? Why does my fiancee seem stressed out all the time? Whatever your concerns, you'll find the answers herecourtesy of author and veteran groom Shandon Fowler.

Full of fascinating how-to skills and evocative illustrations, this must-have guide will appeal to Baker Street Irregulars of all ages.This reader's companion to the casework of Sherlock Holmes explores the methodology of the world's most famous consulting detective. From analyzing fingerprints and decoding ciphers to creating disguises and faking one's own death, readers will learn how Holmes solved his most celebrated casesplus an arsenal of modern techniques available to today's armchair sleuths. Along the way, readers will discover a host of trivia about the master detective and his universe: Why did Holmes never marry? How was the real Scotland Yard organized? Was cocaine really legal back then? And why were the British so terrified of Australia?Fordie-hardSherlockians and amateur investigators alike, this handbook is nothing less than. . .elementary.

Includes more than 3,000 of the most pert, sinister, and illuminating pearls of wisdom ever uttered with a lisp. This book presents the wisdom of Sir Elton John, Virginia Woolf, and Stephen Fry, the wit of Oscar Wilde and Billie Jean King, and the dramatic flair of Noel Coward and Karl Lagerfeld.

At last! A comprehensive guide to worry-free pregnancy! Bringing a baby into the world is one of life's defining moments. But there's no getting around it: Being pregnant can feel overwhelming. Fortunately, The Pregnancy Instruction Manual is here to answer all of your most pressing questions. Will the morning sickness ever go away? How big is my baby at 26 weeks? Are beef jerky cravings normal? How do I ward off the unwanted tummy-touch era? And most of all, will I ever get a good night's rest again? Expectant parents will find the answers here courtesy of veteran mom Sarah Jordan and certified OB-GYN (and three time dad) David Ufberg.

THE DEFINITIVE BIOGRAPHY OF WILLIAM SHATNER IS BACKIN A SUPER-EXPANDED MILLENNIUM EDITION! This updated edition of The Encyclopedia Shatnerica is your complete guide to the life and work of William Shatneractor, singer, writer, director, horseman, game show host, and legendary Hollywood lothario. Hop aboard the Starship Irreverent as certified ';Shatnerologist' Robert Schnakenberg documents every aspect of The Great One's career, including: *; More than fifty years of major film, TV, and stage appearancesfrom The Twilight Zone and Star Trek to T. J. Hooker and Boston Legal *; Shatner's many musical misadventuresincluding his legendary covers of ';Rocket Man' and ';Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds' *; Scandalous allegations and scathing anecdotes from Star Trek costars Plus more girdle, divorce, and toupee trivia than you can shake a phaser at! Fully updated for the first time in ten years, with all-new material on Denny Crane, Nerine Kidd, Iron Chef USA, and more, The Encyclopedia Shatnerica remains the definitive biography of an entertainment icon.

A full-color showcase of the hideous and shocking knitting and crocheting horrors from eras gone by. Each photograph is accompanied by the author's captions that guide you through this strange and wonderful world.

Contains essential how-tos of Dadly know-how, whether you're fixing things around the house, getting ready to conquer the great outdoors, or learning the ABCs of financial security. This book shows how to hammer a nail, fix a leaky faucet, steer a canoe, carve a turkey, dress for success, tip a bellhop, load a trunk, fix a flat, and more.

With a series of frank, illustrated profiles, author Sam Stall offers the inside scoop on the world's most popular dog breeds - and describes which ones are right for you. For instance, contrary to what you see on Frasier, Jack Russell Terriers make terrible apartment dogs.

With everything from tic-tac toe to ghost, this title contains simple strategy games using a pen and pencil, as well as complex word games in which the mind is the only tool needed. Old classics such as dots and hangman are updated for more challenging play.

Invaluable facts and tips to keep your dog happy and healthy. A brilliant way to keep all of your dog's information in one place.