Author: Deana Martin Publisher: Pan Macmillan ISBN: 9780330490641 Category : Art Languages : en Pages : 332
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Martin presents a heartfelt memoir of her father, recalling her early childhood, when she and her siblings were left in the erratic care of Dean's loving but alcoholic first wife, the constantly changing blended family that marked her youth, along with the unexpected moments of silliness and tenderness that this unusual Hollywood family shared.
Author: Rusiko Bourtchouladze Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson ISBN: 9780297643289 Category : Animal memory Languages : en Pages : 199
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Memory is what defines who we are and who others are in our minds. Memory shapes our moral and intellectual personality, and the way we think and behave. Indeed, it would be impossible to live as one person, with an individual history or consciousness, without the memory threads that constantly link our present to our past and future. But why are memories so complex and mysterious? In every instant we are remembering something, but how are memories formed? And why, if remembering is so ordinary, do our memories fail so often? What is happening in the brain when we recall a face, reconstruct the image of a place, or struggle to find an answer that we think we know? Does storage imply that memories are fixed in particular chunks of brain tissue, or is it a dynamic, biologically creative process that involves many different parts of the brain? How long do different memories last?What do genes have to do with memory? And, finally, are we the only creatures that remember and forget, and, if not, are there commonalties in the memories of different species?
Author: Deana Martin Publisher: Crown Archetype ISBN: 0307538265 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 338
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Deana Martin's captivating, heartfelt memoir of her father, Dean Martin Charming, debonair, and impeccably attired in a black tuxedo, Dean Martin was coolness incarnate. His music provided the soundtrack of romance, and his image captivated movie and television audiences for more than fifty years. His daughter Deana was among his most devoted fans, but she also knew a side of him that few others ever glimpsed. In this heartfelt memoir, Deana recalls the constantly changing blended family that marked her youth, along with the unexpected moments of silliness and tenderness that this unusual Hollywood family shared. She candidly reveals the impact of Dean’s fame and characteristic aloofness, but delights in sharing wonderful, never-before-told stories about her father and his pallies known as the Rat Pack. This enchanting account of life as the daughter of one of Hollywood’s sexiest icons will leave you entertained, delighted, and nostalgic for a time gone by.
Author: Family Camper Supplies Publisher: ISBN: 9781088489741 Category : Languages : en Pages : 122
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Plan and capture all your camping special moment with this camping journal! Record important campsite information for future reference, and relive your favorite camping moment never forget those precious camping memories again. This family camping journal includes guided journaling prompts for: Campground information: Address, amenities, your own rating Who you travelled with Favorite activities Favorite memories People you met This camping journal makes the perfect gift for camper, RV lover, and families that camp with kids! Features: Width: 6" Height: 9" 120 Guided Journaling Pages 90gsm white paper Matte Laminated Cover Don't go for your next camping trip without this journal. Add to cart now!
Author: Melinda McCracken Publisher: James Lorimer & Company ISBN: 9780888620767 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 142
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"Burdened with the guilt of having to initiate this dirty thing called sex, and having it on their minds all the time, the boys, in their role of sexual predator, dressed like crooks: greasy bogie cuts, zoot-suit pants and pointy black shoes.... They looked evil, because sex was evil, and evil was sexy." Melinda McCracken's account of growing up in Winnipeg in the 1950s is a vivid portrait of this paradoxical period of licence and repression. She recounts the joys and frustrations of being a teenager in the wake of World War Two: the role of parents, of church, of school, and of peers in shaping a distinctive teenage culture. She presents this culture in remarkable detail, remembering the minutest social rituals, the peculiarities of fashion and style, the norms of social life and the baroque rules surrounding sexuality at this time. Memories are made of this offers a vital glimpse into the fascinating youth culture of 1950s Canada.
Author: June Francis Publisher: Severn House Publishers Ltd ISBN: 1780103832 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 281
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From one of the genre’s best-loved names, an enthralling historical saga set in 1950s’ Liverpool Liverpool, 1954. Young Jeanette Walker often wonders what became of her mother who disappeared without trace during a wartime bombing raid thirteen years before. Was she killed outright, or did she run off with another man, as tyrannical Great Aunt Ethel insists? Embarking on a dual mission to find out what really happened to her mother and to track down the handsome stranger who came to her rescue, Jean is little prepared for the hornets’ nest of family secrets and lies that her investigations will stir up.
Author: Rajendra Shekhar Publisher: Notion Press ISBN: 1643240250 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 361
Book Description
Rajendra Shekhar, former CBI director and former DG police Rajasthan, has stringed together episodes that are astoundingly gripping. He has studied in two of the most prestigious educational power houses of the country, Mayo (schooling) and St. Stephen’s (college education). He has authored two books in English and one in Hindi; all of them having won acclaim. His rich professional experience (in state police and the CBI) is evidenced in his experiences during the 1965 Indo-Pak War and in his supervision of cases of special crime, anti-corruption and murder in the CBI. His skilled narration in Facebook posts and penned articles has drawn exceptional endorsements. The book is peppered with endearing characters that flit through the pages perpetrating well-meaning indiscretions from Mansukha to Masoom and of course Amma (author’s mother) who is naive enough to think that Eton is just a pile of bricks. Shekhar’s forte is character delineation. As such, the unique aspect of this book is that it is replete with delightful characters having a bearing on human interest. This touching tale of times gone by will strike a heart-warming chord with its readers, as they go along to discover the humane facet of a ‘uniformed service’, otherwise known for its severe approach.
Author: Christopher Smith Publisher: Taylor Trade Publishing ISBN: 1589796594 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 257
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Ricci Martin takes readers on a tour through his childhood, from the star-studded parties to the exploration of three marriages, eight kids, one family, to the treasured one-on-one time he shared with his father.
Author: Daniel L. Schacter Publisher: HMH ISBN: 0547347456 Category : Psychology Languages : en Pages : 289
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A New York Times Notable Book: A psychologist’s “gripping and thought-provoking” look at how and why our brains sometimes fail us (Steven Pinker, author of How the Mind Works). In this intriguing study, Harvard psychologist Daniel L. Schacter explores the memory miscues that occur in everyday life, placing them into seven categories: absent-mindedness, transience, blocking, misattribution, suggestibility, bias, and persistence. Illustrating these concepts with vivid examples—case studies, literary excerpts, experimental evidence, and accounts of highly visible news events such as the O. J. Simpson verdict, Bill Clinton’s grand jury testimony, and the search for the Oklahoma City bomber—he also delves into striking new scientific research, giving us a glimpse of the fascinating neurology of memory and offering “insight into common malfunctions of the mind” (USA Today). “Though memory failure can amount to little more than a mild annoyance, the consequences of misattribution in eyewitness testimony can be devastating, as can the consequences of suggestibility among pre-school children and among adults with ‘false memory syndrome’ . . . Drawing upon recent neuroimaging research that allows a glimpse of the brain as it learns and remembers, Schacter guides his readers on a fascinating journey of the human mind.” —Library Journal “Clear, entertaining and provocative . . . Encourages a new appreciation of the complexity and fragility of memory.” —The Seattle Times “Should be required reading for police, lawyers, psychologists, and anyone else who wants to understand how memory can go terribly wrong.” —The Atlanta Journal-Constitution “A fascinating journey through paths of memory, its open avenues and blind alleys . . . Lucid, engaging, and enjoyable.” —Jerome Groopman, MD “Compelling in its science and its probing examination of everyday life, The Seven Sins of Memory is also a delightful book, lively and clear.” —Chicago Tribune Winner of the William James Book Award
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