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An Underground Education : The Unauthorized and Outrageous Supplement to Everything You Thought You Knew ...

70 reviews
Richard Zacks

Anchor, 1999

An Underground Education
An Underground Education Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. Sigh, just another 98 times and then I have to go home and start my history homework. I guess my teacher didn't like some of my more creative answers to the exam. What does she know? She is totally oblivious to Area 51, Tesla's death ray, or ...

Serenity Found: More Unauthorized Essays on Joss Whedon's Firefly Universe (Smart Pop series)

5 reviews

Benbella Books, 2007

Book of essays, like the show it's based on, gets a sequel
I'm a big fan of critical analysis of popular media. Wait, that sounds way too stuffy. I like to sit around with my friends and talk (and podcast) about my favorite shows. Firefly and Serenity are at the top of that list. It's fun, it's a cheap way to pass the time, and we get some surprisingly profound analysis out of our little ramblings. Serenity Found is a book that is a lot like ...

You Do Not Talk About Fight Club: I Am Jack's Completely Unauthorized Essay Collection (Smart Pop series)

Benbella Books, 2008

Pervasive and multidisciplinary, this insightful exploration discusses how and why this seminal work developed, and continues to grow, such a cult following. When Fight Club punched its way onto the scene a decade ago, it provided an unprecedented glimpse into the American male’s psyche and rapidly turned into a euphemism for a variety of things that should be “just understood” and not otherwise acknowledged. Key to its ...

Tom Cruise: An Unauthorized Biography

128 reviews
Andrew Morton

St. Martin's Press, 2008

scientology is terrifying
I lived in LA where my friends explained what they knew about scientology and it's weird cult activities to me. The creepy scientology buildings were scattered all over LA. Everyone i knew laughed at the so-called religion. but it is clear that they have the upper hand in los angeles where so many celebs follow the ridiculousness of L Ron Hubbard. You can google lists of famous actor ...

Jammin' with the Jonas Brothers: An Unauthorized Biography

1 review
Lexi Ryals

Price Stern Sloan, 2008

Jonas Brothers are Keepers
I read this book before I gave it to my Granddaughter. I am truly impressed by all the Jonas Brothers. Nick Jonas sounds like a wonderful, spiritual and gifted, young man. The entire Jonas family sound like a great support group for these boys, as they climb the ladder of success. The book is a very fast read. Most of it is taken from interviews. I will give you a good insight into the ...

The Disneyland Encyclopedia: The Unofficial, Unauthorized, and Unprecedented History of Every Land, ...

2 reviews
Chris Strodder

Santa Monica Press, 2008

Lots of info in a compact, readable package
(Not sure why the first reviewer gushed about the book but only gave it two stars.) Author Chris Strodder has written a very comprehensive but easily readable history of just about everything that's ever existed in the Original Magic Kingdom. This is the kind of book I like--one where I can just pick it up and start reading anywhere. The book looks at every attraction, store and restaurant ...

Coffee at Luke's: An Unauthorized Gilmore Girls Gabfest (Smart Pop series)

8 reviews

Benbella Books, 2007

A GREAT GILMORE GIRLS READ!
Hi all, as a 35 year old guy - i'll just say it - I ADORE GILMORE GIRLS! Such a great show, witty writing , a cool mom like Lorelai and Stars Hollow - what a town to seek to live in. I found this book here on Amazon, theres not much reference for Gilmore Girls, so this was a welcome addition, great essays and quotes, i highly reccomend it. Now if only someone would do a complete Episode guide ...

Neptune Noir: Unauthorized Investigations into Veronica Mars (Smart Pop series)

6 reviews

Benbella Books, 2007

Neptune Noir
I ordered this book the day after the last episode, and it's just what I needed for mourning the end of the series.

Perfectly Plum: An Unauthorized Celebration of the Life, Loves and Other Disasters of Stephanie Plum, Trenton ...

20 reviews

Benbella Books, 2007

"Plum" seriew
I love the Stephanie Plum series of novels. I really hate reading so I purchase them both in audio for me and paperback for houseguests and friends. I'm drawn in with the excitment and adventure of the story that Janet seems to capture in every novel. It has twists, turns, Lula, mystery, wonder, and of course two very "HOT" men! Who wouldn't want a mix of both men. :} I would recommend the "Plum" ...

The Uprising: An Unauthorized Tour of the Populist Revolt Scaring Wall Street and Washington

5 reviews
David Sirota

Crown, 2008

Long Live the Uprising
The Populist Uprising has a long and rich history in this country, and in his new book noted author David Sirota demonstrates that this movement is alive and well (on both the Left and the Right) is alive and well. Sirota is a wonderful political writer who possesses that rare knack of being able to clearly outline his position without a lot of jargon that so plagues other political authors. ...

101 Things You Never Knew About Disneyland: An Unauthorized Look At The Little Touches And Inside Jokes

19 reviews
Kevin Yee, Jason Schultz

Zauberreich, 2005

Wonderful
I thought that this book was a great read. We are getting ready to go to Disneyland again, and although somethings I did know. I still loved reading about all the things I did not. My brother even enjoyed reading it, and in a day of TV I was suprised with how much he enjoyed it and stoped watching the TV. I think this book is a must have for any Disneyland fan and even just a Disney fan. I know I ...

W.A.R.: The Unauthorized Biography of William Axl Rose

9 reviews
Mick Wall

St. Martin's Press, 2008

Engaging
After reading this book, I did not come away with the understanding that Axl was a complete jerk. I felt that he was demanding that he be respected. It appeared that he knew that he had some unresolved issues that he needed to deal with and he was trying to deal with them in ways that did not involve abusing drugs and alcohol.Some of his demands may have seem outright over the top, but I would ...

Dandy in the Underworld: An Unauthorized Autobiography (P.S.)

5 reviews
Sebastian Horsley

Harper Perennial, 2008

Hilarious, Grim, and Hilarious
"I am not a writer. I am a performer. Writing is merely a way of bringing myself to the notice of the world." Thus says Englishman Sebastian Horsley, and he certainly got my notice in _Dandy in the Underworld: An Unauthorized Autobiography_ (Harper Perennial), although reading it is often like the horrific roadside crash you cannot take your eyes off. A reader cannot help thinking that this ...

101 Things You Never Knew About Walt Disney World: An Unauthorized Look at Tributes, Little Touches, And ...

15 reviews
Kevin Yee

Ultimate Orlando Press, 2006

review of book
Excellent book. It had lots of interesting facts. I would recommend it to anyone interested in Walt Disney World.

The Rolex Report: An Unauthorized Reference Book For The Rolex Enthusiast

31 reviews
John E. Brozek

Infoquest Pub, 2002

Very Informative and good read.
I bought this since I have been collecting Rolex watches, its very informative and has lots of historic model informations. Worth every penny.

Neptune Noir: Unauthorized Investigations into Veronica Mars (Smart Pop series)

6 reviews

Benbella Books, 2007

Neptune Noir
I ordered this book the day after the last episode, and it's just what I needed for mourning the end of the series.

Beyond The Secret: The Definitive Unauthorized Guide to The Secret

3 reviews
Alexandra Bruce

The Disinformation Company, 2007

You Can't Really Understand 'The Secret' Without This Book
Let's face it, "The Secret" is an interesting movie and book, but Rhonda Byrne, the director/author, is a newbie when it comes to the new thought movement. Alexandra Bruce provides the historical context for 'The Secret' and explains the philosophy of the key people whose work Rhonda used in making her film. After you read this book, watch "The Secret" again and you'll be amazed how much more ...

Swoosh: Unauthorized Story of Nike and the Men Who Played There, The

5 reviews
J. B. Strasser

Collins, 1993

Incredibly Riveting Narrative
Nike's story is one of the most fascinating in business, especially for those of us that grew up in Nike's prime. The authors did an incredible job of storytelling, starting with a young Phil Knight and his MBA thesis all the way to the early 90's... Lots of inside "dirt" but hardly a gossipy work. You will be amazed at the inner workings of this company.

Rolex Wristwatches: An Unauthorized History (Schiffer Book for Collectors)

41 reviews
James M. Dowling, Jeffrey P. Hess

Schiffer Publishing, 2006

The Rolex bible. Not more to add to that.
The best Rolex book available. Known among collectors as the Rolex bible it is easy to see why. The quality of pictures nearly all color is beyond any other watch book published. The history sections flow from page to page and makes light reading. As a guide and reference book on Rolex watches. It is simply the best. I don't know much about the authors but they show their love for the watches ...

Beyond the Bleep: The Definitive Unauthorized Guide to What the Bleep Do We Know!?

23 reviews
Alexandra Bruce

The Disinformation Company, 2005

Excellent Content, and Good Value
The film "What the Bleep do We Know", left me a little disappointed. The claims were outlandish, and I was left somewhat skeptical. But while the film has its weak points, this little book by Alexandra Bruce shines brightly. Bruce's "Beyond the Bleep" is like a miniature encyclopedia full for a rich content that sets the film right. And her full book is reasonably priced, considering what it ...

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