anecdotes

Presents a collection of comics and prose stories by cartoonists and professional geeks in which they discuss love, sex, and dating.

"Did you know that Pablo Picasso had many pets, including a white mouse and a goat? And that Andy Warhol loved his dachshunds, Georgia O'Keeffe had a passion for chows, and Salvador Dali liked ocelots and walked an anteater? ... [This book] tells these stories and many more including Frida Kahlo's love for monkeys, Henri Matisse traveling with his cats, and Leonardo da Vinci famously freeing birds from their cages in Italian markets"--Back cover.

A collection of anecdotes from the childhoods of famous authors, including Beverly Cleary, Edgar Allan Poe, Lucy Maud Montgomery, and Lewis Carroll.

Veterinarian Oliver Graham-Jones recounts his experiences at the London Zoo.

"Veteran film critic Ann Hornaday guides us through the aesthetic and technical elements that comprise a typical movie--from writing the script and casting to the final sound edit--and explains how to evaluate them as pieces of a larger whole"--Dust jacket.

Reveals daily life in the White House by the household employees.

The memoir of American rock climber Tommy Caldwell.

Looks at notable women and their accomplishments throughout history.

Contains true stories of talented animals, including a dog who can ride a bike, an otter who can shoot hoops, and a gorilla who can walk a tightrope.

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