DescriptionIf there's one thing I can't stand, it's a quitter, Russell Baker's mother always said. Baker certainly never quit - in fact, this fantastic journalist's Pulitzer Prize-winning column appears twice a week in The New York Times . This book, his second autobiographical volume, describes the rewarding stages of his career and his encounters with John F. Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, Eugene McCarthy, and other major figures. All the wit, perceptiveness, and poignant humor that has graced his column for many years comes through in this engaging memoir.
DescriptionReaders have become increasingly passionate about New York Times columnist Russell Baker's writing, and increasingly fanatic in their admiration of him. Here is the best of Baker, arranged into a dozen different themes that offer his unique perspective on American life. At once wise and amusing, There's a Country in My Cellar is a wonderful collection of Baker's provocative, entertaining columns.
DescriptionNeed a laugh? Look no further than this amusing collection of Russell Baker writings, taken from his popular New York Times column, "The Observer." This showcase of Baker's best columns will give you perspective and lighten your load - his charming, irreverent humor always entertains.
DescriptionFrom the banks of the mighty Mississippi to a sparkling stream in Kyoto, from the misty moors of Scotland to Africa's folktale forests, listeners will be transported as legendary heroes, mythical maidens, and talented tricksters weave their magic. These stories from the popular newspaper column Tell Me a Story, read by eight of the stage and screen's most talented actors, with music by renowned composer Laura Hall, will delight listeners from five to 95.
DescriptionHave you noticed that everyone these days has a book, and not just a bound book, but an audio version, too? You used to have to be a president or some kind of a hero to get a book. But now everyone can do it. Why not? It's fairly easy. And if you kill someone, you can get your book published quicker. Well, I didn't kill anyone, so I had to wait years to get my book - I put my newspaper columns in it. In case you don't know me, I'm the guy who goes on last on 60 Minutes - that Sunday night news show. I'm always offering my opinion even when no one's asking. Anyway, I apparently had enough wit, rue, and common sense to fill a book. Now keep an eye out for my made-for-TV movie.
DescriptionYes, it's true: Pulitzer Prize-winning author Dave Barry's columns get out of the paper and sent around more than those of any other columnist in America. Join Dave as he runs for president, plays Claptonesque guitar in the world's most literary band (The Rock-Bottom Remainders), and gets the real scoop on all those UFO sightings. Warning: Dave Barry has a knack for giving his readers a few laughs and lots of expensive merchandise (ordered from the Home Shopping Club). No, we're not making this up!
DescriptionHave you ever read a typically hilarious Dave Barry column, but forgotten to clip it? Or maybe you didn't buy the newspaper one day, and worried that you missed his funniest essay of all time. With all the pressures of daily life, not to mention the need to recycle newspapers, it's hard to keep track of every one of Dave's columns. Thankfully, some clever marketers have come up with a foolproof solution: Dave Barry Is from Mars and Venus, a hysterical compilation of his best pieces. Hear all about Dave's unfortunate Wheel of Fortune appearance, his "non-lunch" with Hillary Rodham Clinton, and much more from a guy who knows where he's coming from.
