From dust jacket notes: "Flying Down to Rio, Shall We Dance?, The Band Wagon, Daddy Long Legs, Funny Face, That's Entertainment -- for seven decades, with a dozen different partners, on the stage, on the screen, on television, Fred Astaire was the heart and soul of dance. He was perfection. He was class. He was irresistible. But who was he really, behind the top hat and tails? For the first time, Fred Astaire comes to life in the words of the people who knew him best and loved him most. In order to discover the personal side of this intensely private man, Sarah Giles traveled all over the world talking to his family, his friends, his peers. She spoke with Audrey Hepburn, Alfred Vanderbilt, Ginger Rogers, Rudolf Nureyev, Leslie Caron, Peter Duchin, and seventy-five others, including Fred's foot doctor, his grocer, and the maitre d' at his favorite restaurant. Even the Queen Mother, the Rajmata of Jaipur, and First Lady Nancy Reagan consented to express their feelings about the legend whom everyone adored. In this unusual book, Fred's nearest and dearest reminisce about his likes and dislikes, his habits, his energy and perfectionism, and his humor. His former housekeeper tells what he liked for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. His colleagues and friends describe his feelings for his wild sister and his two very different wives. His beloved daughter, Ava, reveals Fred Astaire as the doting father. Accompanied by over 200 photographs, many never before seen, Fred Astaire is the quintessential personal album of the man who bewitched us with his feet and beguiled us with his charm."

Fred Astaire: His Friends Talk

Giles, Sarah

Humor & Entertainment

DOUBLEDAY

Biographies & Memoirs

Arts & Literature

Random House Value Publishing

SUbstance: Ten Bible-based sessions for your 14 to 18s youth group You meets world What does God have to say about immigration? Why should I be bothered when I'm allowed to vote? What about conflicts in far away places - why should they matter to me? Day by day, the news throws up tricky questions for Christians and this module will help young people consider these questions biblically. Through it, we discover a God of freedom, justice and love, and begin to see what impact this should have on our responses. Shepherd King David was a great king - the greatest Israel had ever seen, but how did it all start out for this ancestor of Jesus? This module follows David through his anointing by Samuel, his time in Saul's court, via his famous showdown with Goliath to his time as an outlaw, fleeing Saul's anger. What we discover is a man committed to God, one who depends on God for his very safety, even when life does not seem to go to plan.

Substance Vol. 8

Children's Books

Carr, Elaine

Baddaley, Liz

Literature & Fiction

Scripture Union

This is the cookbook for people who love good food, but don't have time to spend hours in the kitchen. The recipes are all triple-tested, with simple, straightforward instructions and easy-to-find ingredients.

The Easy Cook Cookbook: Real food for busy people

Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Canning & Preserving

BBC Digital

"... lighthearted illustrations and Max's quirky personality shine." - Publishers Weekly A best friend makes school life MUCH easier when you're shy. But what happens when your best bro moves away?! With his best friend Miguel by his side, Max never thought about the fact that he was a little different and kind of shy. Now that Miguel has moved away, Max has to figure out how to make new friends and he has no idea how it all works. To make matters worse, he only has one month to do it before the new school year starts. YIKES! In Fitting Out: The Friendship Experiment, 10-year-old Max sets out to make new friends, using the scientific method to conduct his own friendship experiment. While testing out his hypotheses for finding new friends, Max discovers what works (and what TOTALLY doesn't!). With his scientific plan, a little bravery, and perseverance, Max finds out where he fits, just in time for the first day of school. Your shy kids who struggle with making friends are going to LOVE this relevant and helpful story. BUY IT NOW and get the eBook FREE!

Fitting Out: The Friendship Experiment

Parenting & Relationships

Birch Books

The new kid is a famous online video gamer with thousands of fans. But why doesn't he have anyone to invite to his birthday party? In Book 2 of the Fitting Out series, Max's first day of school gets complicated when he is assigned to show the new kid around school. He knows that making new friends can be tricky, but he is surprised to learn that this is true even for cool kids. Can Max use what he has learned to help the new kid find his fit? In Fitting Out: The Cool Kid Paradox, 10-year-old Max uses the basic principles of coding to help a new friend learn what it takes to make real friends in the real world. BUY IT NOW and get the eBook FREE! Teachers - get FREE Fitting Out lesson plans and activities at sarahgilesbooks.com/lessons.

Fitting Out: The Cool Kid Paradox

Computers & Technology

The Fitting Out chapter book series follows a not-so-typical boy as he navigates his way through typical elementary school life, sharing his fails, triumphs, and many laughs along the way.You must have known it was only a matter of time before we had to talk about something that is very much a part of hanging out with elementary schoolers ... NITS In 'The Nitpicker's Dilemma', Max is getting ready for Picture Day. When an outbreak hits close to home, Max wonders if he will be able to save his hair and for once, take a non-embarrassing school picture.

Fitting Out: The Nitpicker's Dilemma

Humor

"A funny, sweet-natured tale about getting along despite differences. Peeps' point of view provides some wonderfully comic moments" - Kirkus ReviewsPeeps the cat likes having the house and the family all to herself. When a shiny new houseguest arrives, Peeps is determined to prove that SHE is the best pet, not the new robot, Switches. And after he accidentally smashes her precious cat fort, Peeps decides that this robot has got to go Her plan doesn't go quite as expected and her family wakes up to a GIANT mess. After being banished to the garage, Peeps wonders: could there be room in the house (and her heart) for Switches after all?

Switches and Peeps: Man's Best Friends

Animals

Book 2 of the funny new series for readers ages 6-8. Switches the robot, having only recently been built, is curious: What is Thanksgiving about? Peeps the cat explains that it's a day where the humans spend the day in the kitchen, testing out all of the dishes to make sure that they work. But it all ends with a TURKEY FEAST and that is why Thanksgiving is special. Will the family help Switches figure out what Thanksgiving is really about?

Switches and Peeps: Thanks a Lot

80+ Activities, Games, and Prompts to Get Kids Writing with Confidence.

Write Like a ...: Creative Writing Activity Workbook for Curious and Creative Kids (YOU Wrote This!)

Education & Reference

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Fred Astaire: His Friends Talk

Fred Astaire: His Friends Talk

Substance Vol. 8

The Easy Cook Cookbook: Real food for busy people

Fitting Out: The Friendship Experiment

Fitting Out: The Cool Kid Paradox

Fitting Out: The Nitpicker's Dilemma

Switches and Peeps: Man's Best Friends

Switches and Peeps: Thanks a Lot

Write Like a ...: Creative Writing Activity Workbook for Curious and Creative Kids (YOU Wrote This!)