Whoopi Goldberg
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If it weren't for her mother Emma, Caryn Johnson would have never become Whoopi Goldberg. When Whoopi lost her mother in 2010--and then her older brother, Clyde, five years later--she felt deeply alone. In this memoir, Whoopi shares many deeply personal stories of their lives together for the first time.
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He's curious; he's cuddly; he's everyone's favorite furry friend. Come along with Elmo and friends as they relive some of their favorite moments from Sesame Street. Whether he's performing a rousing dance number, explaining the difference between light and heavy, singing silly songs or clowning around with special guest star Whoopi Goldberg, Elmo's antics are sure to make you smile!
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When Madeline tries to stop thieves in The Louvre, she is accused of misbehavior and sent off to a London finishing school to improve her manners. While her friends strive to clear her name, Madeline uncovers a plot to steal the crown jewels and risks all of her progress toward “becoming a young lady” in order to foil the crooks.
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Because she came to the conclusion that "the things that are required in a relationship are not things I'm willing to do," Whoopi decided to write openly about why marriage isn't for everyone and how being alone can be satisfying. What's most important is understanding what makes you happy.
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On Camino Island, popular bookseller Bruce Cable tells Mercer Mann an irresistible tale that might be her next novel. A giant resort developer is using its political muscle and deep pockets to claim ownership of a deserted island between Florida and Georgia. Only the last living inhabitant of the island, Lovely Jackson, stands in its way. What the developer doesn't know is that the island has a remarkable history, and locals believe it is cursed......
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As they age, men get the gravitas of becoming "distinguished" while women become invisible. Hecht and Goldberg provide a lively conversation about growing older with no apologies. They believe that the world needs more Broads: a rare breed of women who know their purpose and owns her presence. Feisty, fun, gutsy, original-- are you a Broad? Consider this book your invitation to join the club! --
10) Perfectly prima
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Perfectionistic Jerzey desperately wants to be a good ballet dancer like her sisters, but her efforts to learn are repeatedly thwarted, until she finds help in an unexpected place.
11) Plum fantastic
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Although Alexandrea does not want to be a ballerina, her mother enrolls her in ballet school and she is chosen for the starring role in the school recital even though she is an awful dancer and suffers from stage fright.
12) Supreme glamour
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Supreme Glamour builds a complete picture of the charm and sophistication of The Supremes. With the assistance of her close personal friend Mark Bego, founding member Mary Wilson tells the complete story of the band, both on- and off-stage, from their beginnings as The Primettes in June 1959 to their 1964 breakthrough Motown hit, `Where Did Our Love Go', and from the departure of Diana Ross to the group's comeback in the mid-1970s. Bego's insightful...
13) Terrible Terrel
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Nine-year-old Terrel Liu tries to sabotage her father's new relationship with the aunt of her ballet class nemesis.
14) Dancing diva
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When Epatha tries to spice up the choreography of the new ballet in Harlem with her free-spirited style, the rest of the Sugar Plum ballerinas encourage her to keep her toes in line.
18) Sister act
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A lounge singer witnesses a mob hit and must hide out until she can testify against the killers. The police put her in the custody of a convent, where she soon begins to transform the sisters.
19) Book
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The popular actress and comedian shares her commentary on the modern world, presenting observations on welfare reform, the Pope, men and relationships, motherly advice, and the lessons she has learned from life.
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Goldberg wants her readers to know: 'You have everything you need to be fantastic in your own house, apartment, or trailer to set a great table.' Entertaining is more about fun than about perfection. And whether it's a Christmas extravaganza or tea just for you, she shares ideas for setting the table (and decorating the bathroom-- don't forget people will see that too!). She wants her readers to remember: instincts are everything, and second-guessing...