Download or read book The Fabulous Sylvester written by Joshua Gamson and published by Henry Holt and Company. This book was released on 2013-07-30 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A journey back through the music, madness, and unparalleled freedom of an era of change-the '70s-as told through the life of ultra-fabulous superstar Sylvester Imagine a pied piper singing in a dazzling falsetto, wearing glittering sequins, and leading the young people of the nation to San Francisco and on to liberation where nothing was straight-laced or old-fashioned. And everyone, finally, was welcome-to come as themselves. This is not a fairy tale. This was real, mighty real, and disco sensation Sylvester was the piper. Joshua Gamson-a Yale-trained pop culture expert-uses him, a boy who would be fabulous, to lead us through the story of the '70s when a new era of change liberated us from conformity and boredom. Gamson captures the exuberant life, feeling, energy, and fun of a generation's wonderful, magical waking up-from the parties to the dancing and music. The story begins with a little black boy who started with nothing but a really big voice. We follow him from the Gospel chorus to the glory days in the Castro where a generation shook off its shame as Sylvester sang and began his rise as part of a now-notorious theatrical troup called the Cockettes. Celebrity, sociology, and music history mingle and merge around this endlessly entertaining story of a singer who embodied the freedom, spirit, and flamboyance of a golden moment in American culture.

Download or read book A Photo Tour of Las Vegas written by Andrew Hudson and published by Photo Tour Coffee-Table Books. This book was released on 2006 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A lavish coffee-table-format tribute to the attractions of Sin City is organized geographically to cover its downtown, north strip, south strip, and "off the strip" areas, in a full-color photographic tour that is complemented by historical information. Simultaneous.

Download or read book The Most Spectacular Restaurant in the World written by Tom Roston and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2019-09-10 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An “engrossing” history of the restaurant atop the World Trade Center “that ruled the New York City skyline from April 1976 until September 11, 2001” (Booklist, starred review). In the 1970s, New York City was plagued by crime, filth, and an ineffective government. The city was falling apart, and even the newly constructed World Trade Center threatened to be a fiasco. But in April 1976, a quarter-mile up on the 107th floor of the North Tower, a new restaurant called Windows on the World opened its doors—a glittering sign that New York wasn’t done just yet. In The Most Spectacular Restaurant in the World, journalist Tom Roston tells the complete history of this incredible restaurant, from its stunning $14-million opening to 9/11 and its tragic end. There are stories of the people behind it, such as Joe Baum, the celebrated restaurateur, who was said to be the only man who could outspend an unlimited budget; the well-tipped waiters; and the cavalcade of famous guests as well as everyday people celebrating the key moments in their lives. Roston also charts the changes in American food, from baroque and theatrical to locally sourced and organic. Built on nearly 150 original interviews, The Most Spectacular Restaurant in the World is the story of New York City’s restaurant culture and the quintessential American drive to succeed. “Roston also digs deeply into the history of New York restaurants, and how Windows on the World was shaped by the politics and social conditions of its era.” —The New York Times “The city’s premier celebration venue, deeply woven into its social, culinary and business fabrics, deserved a proper history. Roston delivers it with power, detail, humor and heartbreak to spare.” ?New York Post “A rich, complex account.” ?Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Download or read book The Thursday Murder Club written by Richard Osman and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-08-03 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A New York Times bestseller | Soon to be a major motion picture “Witty, endearing and greatly entertaining.” —Wall Street Journal “Don’t trust anyone, including the four septuagenarian sleuths in Osman’s own laugh-out-loud whodunit.” —Parade Four septuagenarians with a few tricks up their sleeves A female cop with her first big case A brutal murder Welcome to... THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB In a peaceful retirement village, four unlikely friends meet weekly in the Jigsaw Room to discuss unsolved crimes; together they call themselves the Thursday Murder Club. When a local developer is found dead with a mysterious photograph left next to the body, the Thursday Murder Club suddenly find themselves in the middle of their first live case. As the bodies begin to pile up, can our unorthodox but brilliant gang catch the killer, before it's too late?

Download or read book Cornelia Guest s Simple Pleasures written by Cornelia Guest and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2012-06-12 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Daughter of fashion icon C. Z. Guest and Winston Frederick Churchill Guest, polo champion and heir to the Phipps steel fortune, Cornelia Guest resisted eating animal products from childhood because of her passion for “critters.” When her mother became ill, her research compelled her to take the leap to eat cruelty-free. In Cornelia Guest's Simple Pleasures, she reveals the secrets of understated elegance she learned from her parents and the family's extraordinary friends. Her favorite simple recipes are so delicious, even the most fervent carnivores do not miss the meat, and her tips on entertaining take the stress out of any event. Her ulterior motive is to inspire readers to have fun experimenting with healthy alternatives and to change the way they think about food. She shows readers how to incorporate affordable, cruelty-free eating into their daily lives and how to serve that wholesome food to friends. Organized by season, each section begins with a luscious meal—a light spring lunch of chilled asparagus soup and quinoa salad, an alfresco summer dinner of veggie carpaccio and stuffed squash blossoms, a fall breakfast buffet of pecan waffles, faux buttermilk pancakes, and raspberry muffins, and a cozy winter's dinner of shepherd's pie with a chocolate tart for dessert. Each season contains recipes for beverages, soups, salads, pasta, side dishes, main courses, and an abundance of desserts that everyone will love. Special sections feature recipes for grains, greens, and beans. Her favorite chefs, doctors, a veterinarian, and other health experts have contributed sidebars with tips, advice, and eye-opening information. Dismissing fussy food and pretention, she believes the key to entertaining well is simplicity. Cornelia Guest's Simple Pleasures is filled with advice on how to set a lively and original table, how to bring nature inside, even how to stay calm in the face of entertaining disasters. She shows how a little thought and effort makes it a snap to create a relaxed, warm atmosphere and fabulous food free of animal products that will not only please family and friends but will also allow you to enjoy your own party. Richly illustrated with photographs of personal memorabilia and of Templeton, her legendary home, the book captures the feeling of a well-lived life. Cheerful, colorful, and unpretentious, Simple Pleasures will give readers all they need to know to cook in the most nutritious way possible and to serve it up with great style.

Download or read book Celebrations to Remember written by Soile Anderson and published by Soile Anderson Consulting Incorporated. This book was released on 2017-05 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrations to Remember is a feast of ideas for entertaining, including Jewish events with Kosher recipes, Christmas and holiday parties, dessert and appetizer buffets, spectacular weddings with stunning decor for both inside and outdoor nuptials, and themes such as Mexican, autumnal, lakeside, rooftop nibbles and African. They are the inspirations of Minnesota caterer exceptionale Soile Anderson who designed the themes, prepared the food and took the photos. She teamed with food writer Eleanor Ostman to produce this colorful guide to giving great parties. Includes 70 time-tested recipes. Author Bio: Every lucky guest remembers celebrations created by Chef Soile Anderson who for 30 years designed stunning decor and dining for countless events - parties, weddings, holiday feasts, Kosher festivities and business entertaining.

Download or read book 70 and Fabulous Guest Book written by Guest Books of Stigery and published by . This book was released on 2019-10-22 with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrate and keep memories of your exceptional 70th birthday. 70th Birthday Guest Book is the most wonderful way to capture and remember beautiful wishes and thoughts from family and friends. That's why this guest book can also be a beautiful gift for the 70th birthday. The guest book has 123 pages 10 pages is a Gift Log. Each page of the Gift Log contains 15 items on which you can note the Names of the guests and Gifts. This makes it very easy to send a gift card or thank you after the Happy Birthday Party Space for a photo from the event Interior with cream-colored paper Guest book size is 8.25" x 8.25" (20,95 x 20,95 cm) Glossy cover Ink is chlorine-free Acid-free interior paper stock is supplied by a Forest Stewardship Council-certified provider Printed by Amazon

Download or read book Disco Years written by Ron Galella and published by powerHouse Books. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive visual diary of the New York club scene in the 70s, Disco Years presents an astounding collection of photographs from America's premier nightlife photographer, Ron Galella. His candid shots of the era's fabulous fashionistas, indulgent rock idols, outlandish artists, mystical muses, jet-setting socialites and fantastic freaks reveal the delicious decadence that defined the decade. Disco Years brings viewers the high life, literally and figuratively. It takes people back to a time when skiing was an indoor activity, velvet ropes were high security, and incredible style was the only requirement.

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Download or read book 70th Birthday Guest Book written by Guest Books of Stigery and published by . This book was released on 2019-06-13 with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrate and keep memories of your exceptional 70th birthday. The guest book "70th Birthday Guest Book" is the most wonderful way to capture and remember beautiful wishes and thoughts from family and friends on the occasion of your 70th birthday. That's why this guest book can also be a beautiful gift for the 70th birthday. A place for placing photographs is provided. This guest book is 8.25" x 8.25" (20,95 x 20,95 cm) and has 120 pages to write wishes by guests on cream-colored paper with a glossy cover.

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Download or read book 70th Birthday Guest Book written by Akamai Guest Books and published by . This book was released on 2019-11-20 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Elegant Full Color Birthday Guest Book for guests to sign and write their birthday wish and message. A wonderful keepsake to be read for years to come. Soft lace background pages for over 100 guests with room for 4 guests per page to write a message and their contact information and Special Notes pages for children to write a message or a small drawing for their grandparent or great grandparent. Additional gifts received pages are included. Pages Include: Celebration Page Picture Page of Birthday Guest Guest Information and Message Pages Special Notes (can be used for children or grandchildren to write or draw a special message) Special Moments Pages (can be used for pictures taken at the event) Gift Log Pages 8.5 x 8.5 inches 40 Decorated Full Color pages Soft Matte Cover

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