John Lithgow
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"Award-winning actor and bestselling author John Lithgow wields a whip-smart, satirical pen in this poetic diatribe chronicling the last few abysmal years in politics. With lacerating wit, he takes readers verse by verse through the history of Donald Trump's presidency, lampooning the likes of Betsy DeVos, Anthony Scaramucci, Scott Pruitt, Paul Manafort, Trump's doctors, and many others. Illustrated from cover to cover with Lithgow's never-before-seen...
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"A memoir as finely crafted as one of Lithgow's performances."
-Steve Martin
Emmy Award-winner John Lithgow presents a charming, witty, and revealing memoir about his family, his work, and his life in Drama-an intimate story of insights and inspirational reflections from one of America's most beloved actors. Lithgow pays tribute to his father, his greatest influence, and relives his collaborations with renowned performers and directors including...
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"Following the great success of his New York Times bestseller DUMPTY, comes award-winning actor and national bestselling author John Lithgow's next book of satirical poetry chronicling Trump and his administration-with poems of the impeachment and beyond"--
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"While the Trump Era was rife with corruption and abuse of power, it was nothing new. Through Lithgow's cutting humor, you will read about a rogues' gallery of villains that came before Donald J. Trump, powerful men and women who were corrupt, venal, criminal, adulterous, racist, or just plain disgusting. With dark and lyrical stories from across American history, you will learn about long-forgotten figures and bad actors of today, including the first...
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This unique package provides a one-of-a-kind poetry experience from one of today's most beloved performers. John Lithgow has compiled an outstanding collection of memorable poetry and has gathered his famous friends to read them. The wide variety of carefully selected poems in this audio book provide the perfect introduction to reel in those who are new to poetry, and for poetry lovers to experience beloved verses in a fresh, vivid way. Read by John...
6) Bark, George
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George likes to please his mother, but when she tells him to bark he says "meow" and "quack-quack" and "oink" and "moo" - until she takes him to the vet, who finally figures out what's going on with George. Or does he? Children will roar with laughter at this funny, silly story, told by the master of foolishness and farce.
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3rd Rock From the Sun volume 1
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Dick feels devastated and alone, deserted by his alien crewmates. While sitting in his Rambler convertible in a field, Harry, Sally and Tommy appear beside the car with Janet, a wife for Dick sent by the Big Giant Head. They explain that the BGH thinks that Dr. Albright is distracting Dick from his duties.
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3rd Rock From the Sun volume 17
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Strudwick and Judith announce that they've teamed up for the Badger Day dance contest. Although she protests that she has two left feet, Mary agrees to be Dick's partner while Nina reluctantly pairs up with Harry.
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3rd Rock From the Sun volume 3
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High school's over for Tommy, so he decides it's time to follow Jack Kerouac's lead and hit the road. Dick and Mary go to the movies with Sally and Don and then go to dinner. While discussing the sexy movie they've just seen, Dick and Sally begin to rave about how wonderful their respective partners are in bed.
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3rd Rock From the Sun volume 10
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Dick, Mary, Harry and Sally walk in the park. A magician entertains children at a nearby party. When the magician asks for an assistant, Dick volunteers and he's immediately swept away by the attention and applause.
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3rd Rock From the Sun volume 15
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Vicki has a vision of Harry as the dancing baby from "Ally McBeal" and later tells him that she wants him to be the father of her child. When Harry shares this news with Dick, Dick reminds him that his child may turn out to be a large purple tube.
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3rd Rock From the Sun volume 17
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The aliens decide that they need to be a two-car family, so Sally, Harry and Tommy go shopping. Sally sees a Viper and falls in love; she must have it, even though it's way out of their price range. While standing in line at the movie theater, Dick meets Anita, a woman who immediately begins coming on to him.
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3rd Rock From the Sun volume 16
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Dick, Nina and Mary are at a book-signing for "A Road Map to Permanent Happiness." As they're standing in line, Dick scoffs and makes fun of the people who believe this foolishness. But when he leafs through the book, he's converted in a matter of seconds.
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3rd Rock From the Sun volume 9
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Mary is busy planning her annual New Year's fondue party, but Dick can't understand why this holiday is such a big deal. Mary says it's a time to remember everything he's accomplished in the past year. Meanwhile, Harry is having a huge New Year's bash at the bar, and Tommy volunteers his services as party coordinator.
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3rd Rock From the Sun volume 19
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Frank Cooper, a former student of Mary's and now an academic himself, shows up at Rutherford. Cooper, a very handsome man, greets Mary affectionately and Dick's instantly overwhelmed with jealousy.
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3rd Rock From the Sun volume 14
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Dick walks in while his teaching colleagues are discussing the killings they've made in the stock market. Not to be outdone and without a clue of what they're talking about, Dick invites Mary on a six-day vacation in Cancun to be paid for with his stock-market profits.
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3rd Rock From the Sun volume 2
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Dick seethes with jealousy over the many successes of his faculty rival, Dr. Strudwick. However, it's more than Dick can bear when he learns that Strudwick had an affair with Mary before Dick met her. To settle the score, Dick decides he must have an affair with Strudwick's wife Dottie.
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3rd Rock From the Sun volume 13
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Dick realizes that he's beginning to be attracted to women other than Mary and that maybe he's ready to start dating. Meanwhile, Tommy and Harry find a wallet and return it to its owner. At first they're pleased to have done a good deed but change their minds when Mrs. Dubcek says they should have been given a reward.
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3rd Rock From the Sun volume 20
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The aliens are trying to process the fact that their mission has been cancelled. They're involved in too many things to leave Earth right now - and how will they say goodbye? Harry suggests that, since they have to leave Saturday night, maybe they should throw a party. Elvis Costello guest stars.