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 19
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Dick surprises Mary at the library -- he's come with champagne in hopes of winning her back. They talk briefly, and she assures him it's over between them, but as they start to leave, they realize that they're locked in.
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3rd Rock From the Sun volume 18
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Consumed with guilt after running over a chipmunk, Dick becomes an animal rights activist, forcing his views on Dr. Albright and the family. Meanwhile, Tommy writes a letter to an advice columnist after neglecting to ask August to the spring dance.
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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 7
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The aliens give Tommy a big send-off to college that includes two cases of beer and a fake ID. But as he's leaving, Sally and Harry get ready to interview his replacement.
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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 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 27
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The other aliens feel betrayed when they learn that Tommy's been hiding the fact that he's an accomplished chef. Meanwhile, Harry gets a transmission from the Big Giant Head that the aliens' status report is long overdue.
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3rd Rock From the Sun volume 16
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Sally goes to the gynecologist because she loves the concept of a doctor exclusively for women. In the waiting room, she announces to everyone that she's pregnant just to get some attention. Someone who looks like a homeless guy and acts like a dog shows up at the apartment: it's Pickles, Harry's pet from back home, who's followed Harry across the galaxies and has now assumed human form.
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3rd Rock From the Sun volume 17
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When Nina leaves Dick's grade reports on the computer and he has no idea how to retrieve them, it's clear that he's a physics professor who is computer illiterate. Dick can't accept that he, a superior being, can't operate a computer. He returns his old computer to the electronics store and insists that it's broken.
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3rd Rock From the Sun volume 6
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Dick and Jennifer are madly in love and quite pleased with themselves. A giggly Dick tells Don how happy he is, but Don says he'd better tell Mary right away because the whole thing could blow up in his face. Jennifer speaks to Dick mostly in rhyme, which he finds utterly charming. When Dick tells Mary that they both should start seeing other people, she thinks it's ludicrous.
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3rd Rock From the Sun volume 21
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The Big Giant Head and Vicki arrive unexpectedly, and it's immediately clear that the honeymoon is over. The BGH insists that Dick take him out clubbing that night in spite of the fact that Dick has already made plans with Mary.
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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.