Recommendations based on New Moon: The Complete Illustrated Movie Companionby Mark Cotta Vaz

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  1. Twilight Director's Notebook: The Story of How We Made the Movie Based on the Novel by Stephenie Meyer

    by Catherine Hardwicke
    Behind-the-scenes look at the making of the movie adaptation of "Twilight". Includes sketches, photos, and personal notes from the director.

    A personal, behind-the-scenes look at the making of the blockbuster film Twilight from groundbreaking director Catherine Hardwicke! This intimate full-color "notebook," designed to replicate the one ... (Goodreads)

  2. The Twilight Saga: The Complete Film Archive: Memories, Mementos, and Other Treasures from the Creative Team Behind the Beloved Motion Pictures

    by Robert Abele
    A behind-the-scenes look at the making of the Twilight Saga films, featuring exclusive interviews, photos, and memorabilia.

    Immerse yourself in the world of the spectacular The Twilight Saga film series. Written and designed in collaboration with the entire cast and crew who brought all four of Stephenie Meyer's ... (Goodreads)

  3. Twilight and History

    by Nancy R. Reagin
    A collection of essays exploring the historical context and cultural significance of the Twilight series.

    The first look at the history behind Stephenie Meyer's bestselling, Twilight, series, timed to release with the third movie,, Eclipse, . The characters of the Twilight Saga carry a rich history that ... (Goodreads)

  4. Harry Potter: Film Wizardry

    by Brian Sibley
    An exploration of the magical world of Harry Potter, showcasing the filmmaking process.

    New York Times bestselling Harry Potter Film Wizardry was the first book to delve into the fascinating and intriguing world of an enormously successful film franchise. The book features interviews ... (Barnes & Noble)

  5. Catching Fire: Official Illustrated Movie Companion

    by Kate Egan
    A behind-the-scenes look at the making of the movie "Catching Fire," featuring interviews, photos, and concept art.

    Catching Fire, the New York Times bestseller by Suzanne Collins, is now a major motion picture – and this is your guide to all of the movie's excitement, both in front of the camera and behind it. Go ... (Goodreads)

  6. Belly Laughs: The Naked Truth About Pregnancy and Childbirth

    by Jenny McCarthy
    A humorous and candid account of pregnancy and childbirth, including the less glamorous aspects.

    The, New York Times, bestseller—never shy, frequently crude and always funny, Jenny McCarthy gives the lowdown on pregnancy in the grittiest girlfriend detail Revealing the naked truth about the ... (Barnes & Noble)

  7. Devil's Knot: The True Story of the West Memphis Three

    by Mara Leveritt
    Uncovering the truth behind a murder case that wrongfully convicted three innocent boys.

    In 2011, one of the greatest miscarriages of justice in American legal history was set right when Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin, and Jessie Misskelley were released after eighteen years in prison. ... (Goodreads)

  8. Seriously... I'm Kidding

    by Ellen DeGeneres
    A collection of humorous essays and anecdotes from the beloved comedian and talk show host Ellen DeGeneres.

    "Sometimes the greatest things are the most embarrassing." Ellen Degeneres' winning, upbeat candor has made her show one of the most popular, resilient and honored daytime shows on the air. (To date, ... (Goodreads)

  9. Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man: What Men Really Think About Love, Relationships, Intimacy, and Commitment

    by Steve Harvey
    A guide to understanding men and their needs in relationships.

    “Harvey offers surprising insights into the male mentality and gives women strategies for taming that unruly beast.” — Philadelphia Inquirer “Women should listen to Steve Harvey when it comes to what ... (Goodreads)

  10. Sh*t My Dad Says

    by Justin Halpern
    Collection of humorous musings and witticisms from an elderly father.

    After being dumped by his longtime girlfriend, twenty-eight-year-old Justin Halpern found himself living at home with his seventy-three-year-old dad. Sam Halpern, who is "like Socrates, but angrier, ... (Goodreads)

  11. The Lost Boy

    by Dave Pelzer
    A heart-wrenching story of a boy's survival of extreme childhood abuse and neglect.

    The book continues after the ending of the previous book,, A Child Called "It", with David Pelzer, 9 years old, running away from his home in Daly City, California . He ends up in a bar, getting ... (Wikipedia)

  12. Heaven is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back

    by Todd Burpo
    A young boy's spiritual journey of dying and visiting Heaven, and the aftermath of his visions.

    Unglaublich oder erstaunlich? Urteilen Sie selbst: Colton ist vier Jahre alt, als er lebensgefährlich erkrankt und operiert werden muss. Er überlebt um Haaresbreite. Später erzählt er seinen Eltern, ... (Goodreads)

  13. Who Thought This Was a Good Idea?: And Other Questions You Should Have Answers to When You Work in the White House

    by Alyssa Mastromonaco
    A memoir of Alyssa Mastromonaco's time as Deputy Chief of Staff under President Obama, offering insights into the inner workings of the White House.

    If your funny older sister were the former deputy chief of staff to President Barack Obama, her behind-the-scenes political memoir would look something like this . . . Alyssa Mastromonaco worked for ... (Barnes & Noble)

  14. Smashed: Story of a Drunken Girlhood

    by Koren Zailckas
    A memoir of teenage alcoholism and its destructive consequences.

    Garnering a vast amount of attention from young people and parents, and from book buyers across the country, Smashed became a media sensation and a New York Times bestseller. Eye-opening and utterly ... (Goodreads)

  15. A Woman After God's Own Heart

    by Elizabeth George
    A guide to faith and spiritual growth, helping readers discover their purpose in life.

    Change Your Priorities to Change Your Life and Your Home, You will experience peace, order, and joy when you follow God's guidelines for every area of your life, and best of all, you will become a ... (Barnes & Noble)

  16. Surrounded by Idiots

    by Thomas Erikson
    A humorous and insightful guide to understanding different personality types and how to communicate effectively with them.

    A runaway bestseller in Sweden that has sold more than a million copies worldwide, Surrounded by Idiots shares a groundbreaking new method of understanding the people around you that will change how ... (Goodreads)

  17. How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food

    by Mark Bittman
    Comprehensive vegetarian cookbook featuring simple, flavorful recipes.

    The ultimate one-stop vegetarian cookbook-from the author of the classic How to Cook Everything Hailed as "a more hip Joy of Cooking" by the Washington Post, Mark Bittman's award-winning book, How to ... (Barnes & Noble)

  18. A Homemade Life: Stories and Recipes from My Kitchen Table

    by Molly Wizenberg
    A memoir of food, family, and life told through recipes and stories.

    • An irresistible story of cooking that goes beyond the kitchen: Molly Wizenberg shares stories of an everyday life and a way of eating that is inspiring, playful, and mindful. From her father’s ... (Barnes & Noble)

  19. Kabul Beauty School: An American Woman Goes Behind the Veil

    by Deborah Rodriguez
    An American hairdresser opens a beauty school in Kabul, Afghanistan, and discovers the power of female friendship and the challenges of living in a war-torn country.

    Soon after the fall of the Taliban, in 2001, Deborah Rodriguez went to Afghanistan as part of a group offering humanitarian aid to this war-torn nation. Surrounded by men and women whose skills–as ... (Barnes & Noble)

  20. Facing Your Giants: God Still Does the Impossible

    by Max Lucado
    Overcoming obstacles with faith, courage, and determination. Encouragement to face life's challenges with God's help.

    How long has your Goliath dominated your days and pilfered your peace? Like David, you know well the presence of Goliath. Your Goliath doesn’t carry a sword or shield; he brandishes blades of ... (Barnes & Noble)

  21. The Power

    by Rhonda Byrne
    A self-help book that explores the concept of the law of attraction and how to use it to achieve success and happiness in life.

    The Secret, revealed the law of attraction. Now Rhonda Byrne reveals the greatest power in the universe—,The Power, to have anything you want. In this book you will come to understand that all it ... (Goodreads)

  22. Happy, Happy, Happy: My Life and Legacy as the Duck Commander

    by Phil Robertson
    An inspirational autobiography of the founder of Duck Commander, sharing his journey of success.

    From the TV smash hit Duck Dynasty ® comes a no-holds-barred autobiography of Phil Robertson and the three things that matter most to him: Faith, family, and ducks. It isn’t often that a person can ... (Barnes & Noble)

  23. 13 Hours: The Inside Account of What Really Happened In Benghazi

    by Mitchell Zuckoff
    A gripping account of the 2012 Benghazi attack, told by the security team who fought to defend the American diplomatic compound.

    The harrowing, true account from the brave men on the ground who fought back during the Battle of Benghazi. 13 Hours presents, for the first time ever, the true account of the events of September 11, ... (Goodreads)

  24. Beyond Belief: My Secret Life Inside Scientology and My Harrowing Escape

    by Jenna Miscavige Hill
    True story of a woman's escape from the oppressive and dangerous world of Scientology.

    Jenna Miscavige was raised to obey. As niece of the Church of Scientology's leader David Miscavige, she grew up at the center of this controversial organization. At 21, she made a break, risking ... (Goodreads)

  25. Why Men Love Bitches

    by Sherry Argov
    Guide to understanding male behavior and building healthy relationships.

    From Doormat to Dreamgirl—A Woman's Guide to Holding Her Own in a Relationship Do you feel like you are too nice? Sherry Argov's Why Men Love Bitches delivers a unique perspective as to why men are ... (Goodreads)

  26. Stitches

    by David Small
    A graphic memoir of a boy's struggle with illness, family secrets, and his own voice.

    One day David Small awoke from a supposedly harmless operation to discover that he had been transformed into a virtual mute. A vocal cord removed, his throat slashed and stitched together like a ... (Goodreads)

  27. Not That Kind of Girl: A Young Woman Tells You What She's "Learned"

    by Lena Dunham
    Lena Dunham's memoir about her experiences growing up and navigating life as a young woman in New York City.

    "There is nothing gutsier to me than a person announcing that their story is one that deserves to be told," writes Lena Dunham, and it certainly takes guts to share the stories that make up her first ... (Goodreads)

  28. Dark Star Safari: Overland from Cairo to Cape Town

    by Paul Theroux
    An exploration of Africa, from the ancient wonders of the Nile to the modern marvels of the Cape.

    In Dark Star Safari the wittily observant and endearingly irascible Paul Theroux takes readers the length of Africa by rattletrap bus, dugout canoe, cattle truck, armed convoy, ferry, and train. In ... (Goodreads)

  29. Pastrix: The Cranky, Beautiful Faith of a Sinner Saint

    by Nadia Bolz-Weber
    A frank exploration of faith and religion, reconciling the divides between the sacred and the profane.

    Now a, New York Times, bestseller, Nadia Bolz-Weber takes no prisoners as she reclaims the term "pastrix"(pronounced "pas-triks," a term used by some Christians who refuse to recognize female ... (Barnes & Noble)

  30. What to Expect the First Year

    by Heidi Murkoff
    A comprehensive guide to parenting a newborn, covering all aspects of caring for a baby.

    Some things about babies, happily, will never change. They still arrive warm, cuddly, soft, and smelling impossibly sweet. But how moms and dads care for their brand-new bundles of baby joy has ... (Goodreads)