Nonfiction » Entertainment » Biography

The Coolest People in the Arts: 250 Anecdotes and Stories    by David Bruce
Price: $2.00 USD. 29490 words. Language: English. Published on May 8, 2012. Nonfiction » Entertainment » Biography.

A Sample: Margot Fonteyn once was surprised to find out that a man she had thought was half-Oriental was actually 100% Panamanian. It turned out that as a boy he had lived in Japan. His face was injured in an earthquake, and the Japanese doctors performing plastic surgery on him had given him an Oriental appearance.
The Simple Guide To Selena Gomez    by Chris Scott
Price: $2.99 USD. 4420 words. Language: English. Published on February 24, 2012. Nonfiction » Biography » Celebrity biography.

Selena Gomez really has lived a fairy tale. Growing up in an average neighborhood, going through the divorce of her parents and being an only child could have been lonely, she did grow up with many other children. She got the inspiration for acting from her mother. After being in a band she has now decided to concentrate on her acting. Has she now met her prince charming, how will this story end?
Holy Cross Cemetery: The Unauthorized Guide    by Mark Masek
Price: $3.99 USD. 23700 words. Language: English. Published on February 16, 2012. Nonfiction » Entertainment » Biography.

“Holy Cross Cemetery: The Unauthorized Guide” is a complete guide to the burial locations of nearly 70 celebrities, including film legends Rita Hayworth, Bela Lugosi, Bing Crosby, Ray Bolger, Jack Haley, Loretta Young, Jimmy Durante, Rosalind Russell, Pat O’Brien, Ann Miller, Mary Astor, Ricardo Montalban, John Candy and Fred MacMurray, plus detailed personal and professional biographies.
THE FAT BAG stuck between a rock cake & a hard plaice    by Pearl Barley
Price: $2.99 USD. 40460 words. Language: English. Published on February 5, 2012. Fiction » Humor & comedy » Satire.

Have you ever fought and lost the battle of the bulge? Have you ever gone to 'pinch-an-inch' and found yourself with a generous handful? If so you will quickly relate to this individual who's only wish is to lose the weight...and keep it off! After 25 years of yo-yo dieting, it's never been a walk in the park. Roll your eyes or roll on the floor laughing at the moans, groans, puns and cliches.
Postcards From Ireland    by Michael Harling
Price: $0.99 USD. 46070 words. Language: English. Published on February 3, 2012. Nonfiction » Entertainment » Biography.

Postcards From Ireland is a humorous ramble through the bogs and backlands of Ireland via the bewildered musings of the author who, while displaying his trademark ineptitude at dealing with life beyond the borders of the US of A, is unknowingly being drawn into an even grater adventure.
The Life of a Paperboy    by Harvey Bird
Price: $1.60 USD. 2410 words. Language: English. Published on January 17, 2012. Nonfiction » Entertainment » Humor and satire.

A paper round is more entertaining than you might first think. This short book is my recollection of the hilarious and entertaining events that occur while on my paper rounds. Told with great sarcasm and comedy
Calvary Cemetery: The Unauthorized Guide    by Mark Masek
Price: $3.99 USD. 13120 words. Language: English. Published on January 13, 2012. Nonfiction » Travel » By region.

The original Calvary Cemetery was one of the first burial grounds in Los Angeles. This book provides the most complete and comprehensive directory to find the burial locations of nearly two dozen celebrities, from the Barrymores; to silent film stars including Mabel Normand, Pola Negri and Ramon Novarro; to recent stars like Lou Costello and Irene Dunne; and even Ronald Reagan’s parents.
Home of Peace Memorial Park: The Unauthorized Guide    by Mark Masek
Price: $3.99 USD. 7180 words. Language: English. Published on January 7, 2012. Nonfiction » Travel » By region.

Home of Peace Memorial Park in East Los Angeles contains the final resting places of some of the biggest names in the history of Hollywood, including MGM studio chief Louis B. Mayer, Universal Studios founder Carl Laemmle, three of the four movie-making Warner brothers, and two of the Three Stooges –- Curly and Shemp.
The Title Can't Say It All    by Luke Boyd
Price: Free! 1140 words. Language: English. Published on January 7, 2012. Nonfiction » Entertainment » Biography.

(5.00 from 2 reviews)
A book about my final year in elementary school. My partner Ann-Margret Swindle. I had a journal that I kept up with all my information.
MGM Makes Boys Town    by William Russo & Jan Merlin
Price: $9.99 USD. 66570 words. Language: English. Published on January 2, 2012. Nonfiction » Entertainment » Biography.

In 1938 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer produced BOYS TOWN, a timeless classic about Father Flanagan's home for wayward boys. Now you may read how MGM's "Dream Machine" came face to face with a celebrated priest's "Character Factory." New research presents the backstory to fans of the film.