Best of
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1996

The Mystery Science Theater 3000: Amazing Colossal Episode Guide


Trace Beaulieu - 1996
    The answer, my friend, is right in this here official, 100%-MST3K-sanctioned book. Or maybe you know all about the adventures of Joel, Mike, and the 'bots in the not-too distant future. Then you can skip those pages. Really. We won't tell. You still need this book. Because it's got more cool stuff from the writers and performers of MST3K. More of what you'll find in the "Mystery Science Theater 3000 Amazing Colossal Episode Guide" * More than 120 synopses of the more than 120 episodes of the Peabody Award-winning show * More fascinating, outrageous facts and tidbits about the making of each episode * More photos than your average issue of "Tiger Beat" * More of the most disgusting things ever seen on-screen by the MST3K writers * More than 49 (50, to be exact) of the most obscure wisecracks * More quizzes, worksheets, and a ten-step plan to help you gain control of your finances and your life (well, not really...) * More about your Area and what it can do for you * More Beverly Garland! Miles and Miles O'Keefe! * And much, much more!

Fuzzy Memories


Jack Handey - 1996
    The author shares memories of his improbable past, from a parent-centered Thanksgiving, to playing hooky (and taking notes), to maintaining a termite farm.

Tales from the Crypt: The Official Archives


Digby Diehl - 1996
    Contains the official biograpy of the Crypt Keeper, a history of EC Horror Comics, 105 covers, and other stories, facts, and features relating to Tale from the Crypt.

Schoolhouse Rock!: The Official Guide


Tom Yohe - 1996
    Original. BAKER & TAYLOR & TAYLOR BOOKS.

Counselling Skills and Theory


Margaret Hough - 1996
    It's also your guide to the nature of counselling, the skills needed to be a counsellor and managing the challenges of the counselling relationship!This new edition is suitable for a wide range of courses, including Foundation, Certificate, Diploma and Higher Education studies in Counselling. There is discussion of the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies programme with expanded coverage of CBT approaches. It also references the latest BACP guidelines for counsellor training and best practice. The book reflects the impending requirement for statutory regulation of counsellors and psychotherapists via the Health Professions Council.Every year the Case Studies, Exercises, Handouts, and Resources tips in this book help thousands of trainees and established practitioners develop their understanding of the theories and practical skills required in this challenging and rewarding profession!

SCTV: Behind the Scenes


Dave Thomas - 1996
    Over 15,000 sold! Relive some of the most hilarious moments in television with the SCTV troupe.

Who's There?: The Life and Career of William Hartnell


Jessica Carney - 1996
    It wasn't quite the TARDIS (after all you could never guarantee where the TARDIS was going to land), but it was spectacular enough for Pembury, the village in Kent where my parents lived...William Hartnell took the leading role of Doctor Who towards the end of a long acting career that was as successful as it was varied.He played musical light comedy; he played a succession of mean, crooked and bullying sergeant-majors; he played a time-travelling eccentric.He appeared in more than 75 feature films, in countless stage performances and in several television programmes in addition to Doctor Who.Jessica Carney's closely-researched biography of her grandfather includes stories from many of the hundreds of stars and screen with whom he worked, among them Richard Attenborough, Verity Lambert, Bob Monkhouse, Carole Ann Ford, David Langton and Lindsay Anderson.

The Complete Mission Impossible Dossier


Patrick J. White - 1996
    Reissue.

I Was That Masked Man


Clayton Moore - 1996
    He was mysterious and mythic at the same time, the epitome of the American hero: compassionate, honest, patriotic, inventive, an unswerving champion of justice and fair play.

Cafe Nervosa: The Connoisseur's Cookbook


Frasier Crane - 1996
    Frasier Crane's coffeehouse favorites. Inspired by the hit television series, Frasier, this book is filled with fabulous recipes and witty quotes from Frasier and his brother, Niles. Recipes are featured for delicious desserts, breads, midday treats, and coffee beverages for all occasions. Color photos.

Ace!: The Inside Story of the End of an Era


Sophie Aldred - 1996
    It went on to become the country's longest-running science fiction TV series. There were seven different Doctors; scores of actors played the Doctors' companions. Doctor Who had its ups and downs, but the late 1980s - the tenure of Sylvester McCoy as the seventh and last Doctor (so far) - saw the series flower creatively even as the audience figures continued gently to decline. There was a new Doctor; a new script editor; new writers with big new ideas. There were new techniques in special effects - and Mike Tucker was part of the visual effects team on the series from 1985. And in 1987 the final TV companion arrived: Sophie Aldred played the rebellious, moody, streetwise and lionhearted teenager Ace, who rapidly became one of the all-time favourite Doctor's companions among the legions of fans. Mike and Sophie have collaborated to produce the ultimate insiders' guide to the last great era of Doctor Who, packed with hundreds of never-before-seen photographs from their private collections.

Star Trek: Phase II: The Making of the Lost Series


Judith Reeves-Stevens - 1996
    All the actors were signed, sets and props were designed, new models were built, scripts were written and filming was about to begin. Just two weeks before the show was to start shooting, Paramount changed tak, they wanted a motion picture instead. This book looks at these events and includes drawing board designs, blueprints, technical information, memos, sketches, photographs and original source material that has never before been seen. The entire script for the pilot episode is also included along with colour photographs of test footage filmed for the pilot. Questions such as why Spock was the only member of the original crew not to be scripted are also answered.

Karaoke & Cold Lazarus


Dennis Potter - 1996
    Daniel Feeld, a successful screenwriter, is in physical crisis: he is dying. His latest screenplay is being butchered by a patrician director who favours his mistress-star in every scene. But, worse than this, Feeld more than half-imagines that he hears people everywhere speaking his dialogue. Fact and fiction collide. Daniel starts drinking heavily and his real life begins to mirror that of his own screenplay character. Cold Lazarus is set 400 years in the future. Feeld's cryogenically preserved head is being commercially exploited. An American media tycoon realizes the astronomical ratings potential of a TV show in which the 'real' twentieth-century story of Daniel Feeld's life, via his chemically induced memories, can be fed to millions of viewers. Whilst Daniel's 'memories' ebb and flow and the moguls fight over him, a dissident organization of Luddites, RON (Reality or Nothing), seeks to return to what it believes to have been a gentler age - the twentieth century.

Nick at Nite's Classic TV Companion: The All Nite, Every Nite Guide to Better Living Through Television


Tom Hill - 1996
    With a flip of the page, the inside scoop on America's favorite TV sitcoms is at your fingertips. "Nick at Nite's Classic TV Companion" offers capsule descriptions of every episode of "The Mary Tyler Moore Show, The Dick Van Dyke Show, I Love Lucy, Bewitched, The Bob Newhart Show, I Dream of Jeannie, The Munsters, Taxi," and "Welcome Back, Kotter." Featured are such vital nuggets as:Classic guest stars: cameos by famous actors Classic quotes: TV's classic catchphrases and unforgettable one-linersAwards and critical commentsPlus, the answers to all the important questions, such as: Did Lassie really appear on an episode of "Taxi?"Why did Lucy's fight in the chocolate factory look so real?Which episode of "Welcome Back, Kotter was written by Garry Shandling?"Nick at Nite's Classic TV Companion" is the most delightful way to explore the hidden secrets of your favorite series and a book you'll want to keep as handy as your remote control.