Bob Thomas

If I Knew Then is a memoir written by Debbie Reynolds, an American actress, singer, and dancer. In the book, Reynolds shares her experiences and insights about her life in Hollywood, including her relationships with famous actors and directors, her struggles with addiction, and her personal life.The book is divided into several chapters, each one focusing on a different aspect of Reynolds' life. She talks about her childhood and early years in show business, her rise to fame in the 1950s and 1960s, and her experiences working on some of the most iconic films of the era, such as Singin' in the Rain and The Unsinkable Molly Brown.Reynolds also discusses her personal life, including her marriages to Eddie Fisher and Harry Karl, and her relationship with her daughter, actress Carrie Fisher. She talks about the challenges she faced as a single mother in Hollywood and her struggles with depression and anxiety.Throughout the book, Reynolds shares her wisdom and advice for others, reflecting on what she has learned over the course of her life. She offers insights into the entertainment industry and the challenges of fame, as well as the importance of family and personal relationships.Overall, If I Knew Then is a candid and insightful memoir that offers a unique perspective on the life of a Hollywood legend.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

The Commemorative Edition of one of the most trusted and respected nonfiction books about Walt Disney ever written releases in paperback. It includes 4 commemorative essays; a photo insert with 60+ behind-the-scenes images; and an endnotes section with insights from 15 Disney historians. Walt Disney is an American hero. From Mickey Mouse to Disneyland, he changed the face of American culture. His is a success story like no other: a man who developed animated film into an art form and made a massive contribution to the folklore of the world. After years of research, respected Hollywood biographer Bob Thomas produced this definitive biography of the person behind the legend of Disney. Inside the Commemorative Edition paperback: - Special essays by Christopher Miller, Jeff Kurtti, Marcy Carriker Smothers, and Rebecca Cline and an updated index, from the 2023 hardcover Commemorative Edition- Preface by Bob Thomas from the 1994 edition- Foreground, 28 chapters, and sources by Bob Thomas from the 1976 edition- Endnotes excerpting 15 books that have furthered Bob's research from the 2023 edition- 32-page photo insert with more than 60 behind-the-scenes images from the 2023 edition

The Walt Disney Company honors its 100th anniversary in 2023. As part of the festivities, this must-have biography tells the story of Walt Disney's life--told as no other book can Walt Disney is an American hero. From Mickey Mouse to Disneyland, he changed the face of American culture. His is a success story like no other: a man who developed animated film into an art form and made a massive contribution to the folklore of the world. After years of research, respected Hollywood biographer Bob Thomas produced a definitive biography of the man behind the legend of Disney: the unschooled cartoonist from Kansas City who when bankrupt on his first movie venture and developed into the genius who produced unmatched works of animation, and ultimately was the creative spirit of an international entertainment empire that has enchanted generations.Complete with a collection of rare photographs, Walt Disney: An American Original is a fascinating and inspirational work that captures the spirit of Walt Disney.This Commemorative Edition includes new: introductions from Jeff Kurtti and Marcy Carriker Smothers a 32-page photo insert with rare behind-the-scenes photosendnotes to add further context and connect Walt's story to todaySearching for more ways to connect with the Disney Parks and films? Explore these books from Disney Editions: Delicious Disney: Walt Disney World: Recipes & Stories from The Most Magical Place on EarthA Portrait of Walt Disney World: 50 Years of The Most Magical Place on EarthBirnbaum's 2023 Walt Disney World: The Official Vacation GuideBirnbaum's 2023 Walt Disney World for Kids: The Official GuideArt of Coloring: Walt Disney WorldMaps of the Disney Parks: Charting 60 Years from California to ShanghaiPoster Art of the Disney ParksHoliday Magic at the Disney Parks: Celebrations Around the World from Fall to WinterThe Haunted Mansion: Imagineering a Disney ClassicThe Disney Monorail: Imagineering a Highway in the Sky

The defense of our Home World Alliance is failing. We are vastly out-gunned and out-numbered two-to-one. Our only chance lies with a weapon of legend, our only hope with a renegade captain. In one last desperate gamble to turn back the Lorilon invasion, Fleet Captain Stuart Joseph commandeers the frigate Repulse in a desperate attempt to find the resting place of the ship he has searched a lifetime for. Hidden away long ago in an attempt to cover up the squandering of countless resources and the deaths of hundreds, he knows time is running short.Can he find the weapon that can save the Alliance? Does it even exist? Are there those who don't want it to be found even if it means the fall of the Alliance? Find out as the third book of the Home Alliance series gets underway. Grab your copy and get reading today

Finally, an easy understanding of Bible prophecy that reference events in their natural order much like a map See the 7 seals, trumps, and bowls in the book of Revelation fall right into place. Also includes an easy to understand placement of the rapture. No time wasted on speculation and imagination that lead to wordy explanations. Sound too simple, that's how the Bible is meant to be read Bonus section on the prophetic chapters of Ezekiel 38 and 39. Navigate the Bible using one reference at a time and see prophecy flow to its natural course *My pledge is to share God's word while keeping this book close to production cost.

With the Lorilon war hopelessly dragging on, Captain Stuart Joseph commander of the Home World Third Fleet has taken a calculated risk, disobeying direct orders the fleet has destroyed the Lorilon stronghold of Tor Dunlaw. It is a risk he knows may cost him his command and his career.Yet even with this victory he knows his enemy still holds the upper hand in a ten year war that has nearly crippled and drained the resources of the Home World planets. He believes their final push for invasion of Home World space is imminent, and without a new resolve, it could be their last hurrah.

Bob Thomas tells the fabulous truth of how Joan Crawford rose from a Kansas City telephone operator to one of Hollywood's biggest stars in this compelling biography. Few Hollywood careers have been more fabulous, more scandalous, or more glaringly in the spotlight than that of Joan Crawford. Born Lucille Fay LeSueur in 1906, or 1908 according to her own press releases, Joan Crawford changed her name and rewrote her life story when she left her job as a telephone operator and grew into one of the most well-known film and television actresses in America. Now, pulling back the curtain on a breathtaking tale of rags to riches and triumph to tragedy, Bob Thomas takes readers into the life of Joan Crawford, sharing stories of her famed life filled with glamour, glitter, romance, and ultimate stardom.

The best way to learn how to navigate change successfully is to look at practical examples of change management programmes. Organizational Change Explained shares stories and insights from experienced change practitioners so professionals can reflect on their own work, respond critically to what others have done, and take away new tools and techniques to apply to their own change management practice. The book includes a range of cases from different sectors and countries including GlaxoSmithKline and the NHS to offer insights no matter the scale of the change management programme. Organized around central themes such as shaping and design, change leadership, and communication and engagement, Organizational Change Explained presents each case alongside an introduction, conclusion, list of key learning points, questions for reflection and sources of further reading. The book is invaluable to anyone tasked with leading or managing change within their teams, projects, departments or divisions, whether at local level or across geographic locations, countries and cultures.

The vastness that surrounds me is beyond my measure. I stare into the void safely tucked away within my cocoon, that which shelters me from the cold expanse of the universe. I stare blankly at the panel before me strung with instruments that are but a memory. They call out their song but I do not recognize their words.The warmth of the yellow star that illuminates my cockpit falls away leaving me in cold shadow. I am a stranger to this space. My memory fails. I have no recollection of the events that have brought me to this point, this time. My future is a canvas as blank as my past. What is to happen to me? Where am I to go? Should this ship be my coffin or my salvation? I remember, I am at war ... Star Eagle Six, is anyone out there?