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When Lucy Faas' agent convinces her to stay at a secluded home near Santa Barbara owned by someone named Alexander Murphy, she comes with the sole intention of rekindling her abandoned music career, hoping that this time she can write songs without having to mine personal trauma for their subject. Lucy never expected that she would be joining a makeshift family of celebrities there hiding from the bored, scandal-hungry populace and the paparazzo's...
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"Ascendance: Celebrities on the Global Stage" unveils the meteoric journeys of international icons in a riveting series. From the cultural phenomenon of BTS to Priyanka Chopra's transcultural stardom and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's commanding presence, each volume delves into the triumphs behind the glitz. This exploration goes beyond fame, revealing personal struggles, transformative moments, and the global impact of these luminaries. With authentic...
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Step Inside the Intricate World of Child Celebrities
Are you intrigued by the glitz and glamour of Hollywood? Do the tales of child stars navigating fame pique your curiosity? Then prepare to dive deep into an insightful expos on the complex dynamics and psychological implications that childhood fame brings.
Growing Up Famous: The Psychological Complexity of Child Celebrities illuminates the glamorous world of fame while delving deep into the...
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CRAZY-BUT-TRUE FACTS, PECULIAR OCCURRENCES, DESPICABLE CRIMES, BIZARRE RECORDS, UNBELIEVABLE CREATURES AND MANY MORE SHOCKING ODDITIES
Delving into the shocking side of pop culture, science and history, Listverse's Epic Book of Mind-Boggling Lists offers a wealth of fascinating reading with over 200 lists and more than 2,000 interesting facts, including:
• Alien Artifacts
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• Bizarre Murder Weapons
• Horrific TV Accidents
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"'Magical thinking' can be broadly defined as the belief that one's internal thoughts can affect unrelated events in the external world: Think of the conviction that one can manifest their way out of poverty, stave off cancer with positive vibes, thwart the apocalypse by learning to can their own peaches, or transform an unhealthy relationship to a glorious one with loyalty alone. In all its forms, magical thinking works in service of restoring agency...
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