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By Keegan-Michael Key, Elle Key
Featuring personal tangents and asides, Key examines "all facets of comedy, from the stock characters of commedia del arte in the 16th century to the rise of vaudeville and burlesque, the golden age of television comedy, the influence of the most well-known comedy schools, and ascension of comedy films and TV specials--all the way through to a look at the future of sketch on social media platforms. Part masterclass, part memoir, and ... embellished with ... commentary, The History of Sketch Comedy illuminates the essential building blocks of sketch comedy while interweaving Key's experiences of personal discovery and influence of his comedy heroes"--
By Jack Kelly
Finalist, New England Book Awards "Vivid. " -- The Wall Street Journal "A dazzling addition to the history of the American Revolution. " ― Kirkus Review (starred) "Finally. . . a full and fascinating portrait of a true hero of the American Revolution, until he was visited by villainy. A riveting read. " ―Tom Clavin, New York Times bestselling author of Follow Me to Hell Benedict Arnold committed treason-- for more than two centuries, that's all that most Americans have known about him.
By Craig R Smith
"The celebrated cardio-thoracic surgeon at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in New York City, writes an elegant story of life in the land of illness and daily miracles"--
By Lise Funderburg, Scott Sanders
One of Oprah's Favorite Things of 2023 Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece The Color Purple --as well as the acclaimed 1985 film from Steven Spielberg, the Tony-winning Broadway musical, and the all-new film adaptation with this gorgeously designed exploration of the novel's enduring legacy, featuring contributions from Alice Walker, Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg, Colman Domingo, Fantasia Barrino, Danny Glover, and more.
By Ed Zwick
"This heartfelt and wry career memoir from the director of Blood Diamond, The Last Samurai, Legends of the Fall, About Last Night, and Glory, creator of the show Thirtysomething, and executive producer of My So-Called Life, gives a dishy, behind-the-scenes look at working with some of the biggest names in Hollywood"--
By Helen Czerski
A Financial Times Best Science Book of 2023 A scientist's exploration of the "ocean engine"--the physics behind the ocean's systems--and why it matters.
By Amy Fleisher Madden
"Through rare and never-before-seen photographs, Amy Fleisher Madden, founder of Fiddler Records, thoughtfully and lovingly put together this moving archive of the second and third waves of emo. With a foreword by Chris Carrabba and revealing essays from Frank Iero, Geoff Rickly, Norman Brannon, and Matt Pryor, as well as insights and bite-sized narratives from photographers and other musicians of the era, this heartwarming time capsule expounds an extraordinary moment in music history, a scene that gave life to not only numerous big names but also to a powerful sound and even more powerful friendships"--
By Keisha N Blain
From the coeditor of the best-selling Four Hundred Souls , a galvanizing anthology for those seeking to build an inclusive democracy.
By Kit Yates
Are you more likely to become a professional footballer if your surname is Ball. How can you be one hundred per cent sure you will win a bet. Why did so many Pompeiians stay put while Mount Vesuvius was erupting. How do you prevent a nuclear war. Ever since the dawn of human civilisation, we have been trying to make predictions about what's in store for us. We do this on a personal level, so that we can get on with our lives efficiently (should I hang my laundry out to dry, or will it rain. ). But we also have to predict on a much larger scale, often for the good of our broader society (how can we spot economic downturns or prevent terrorist attacks. ). For just as long, we have been getting it wrong. From religious oracles to weather forecasters, and from politicians to economists, we are subjected to poor predictions all the time. Our job is to separate the good from the bad. Unfortunately, the foibles of our own biology - the biases that ultimately make us human - can let us down when it comes to making rational inferences about the world around us.
By Judith S Hurwitz, John K Thompson
Discover the next major revolution in data science and AI and how it applies to your organization In Causal Artificial Intelligence: The Next Step in Effective, Efficient, and Practical AI , a team of dedicated tech executives delivers a business-focused approach based on a deep and engaging exploration of the models and data used in causal AI.
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