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The classic bestselling war memoir by the most decorated American soldier in World War II, back in print in a trade paperback

Originally published in 1949, To Hell and Back was a smash bestseller for fourteen weeks and later became a major motion picture starring Audie Murphy as himself. More than fifty years later, this classic wartime memoir is just as gripping as it was then.

Desperate to see action but rejected by both the marines and paratroopers because he was too short, Murphy eventually found a home with the infantry. He fought through campaigns in Sicily, Italy, France, and Germany. Although still under twenty-one years old on V-E Day, he was credited with having killed, captured, or wounded 240 Germans. He emerged from the war as America's most decorated soldier, having received twenty-one medals, including our highest military decoration, the Congressional Medal of Honor. To Hell and Back is a powerfully real portrayal of American GI's at war.

Recapture 50 unforgettable episodes from the world's favorite television comedy in I Love Lucy®: The Classic Moments. This hilarious tribute is arranged chronologically by episode number, including title, original air date, and plot line, and is accompanied by more than 100 black-and-white photographs. The introduction provides fascinating background about the show's cultural significance and explains why America still loves Lucy, Ricky, Ethel, and Fred. Tom Watson is president of the We Love Lucy Fan Club.

This very special tribute to a television show that's still being enjoyed in reruns half a century after its creation captures the comic magic of I Love Lucy. Officially licensed with Desilu, Too, LLC, and CBS Entertainment, it's an affectionate, detailed look at the landmark sitcom. In episode after hilarious, heartwarming episode, captured in the pages of this handsome coffee-table volume, the gifted comedienne Lucille Ball, her dashing husband Desi Arnaz, and their stalwart costars come to life once more. For fans of the show, or of television nostalgia, in general, this generously illustrated commemorative collection is nothing short of an essential historical document.

This loving tribute to one of America's most beloved film actresses traces Taylor's career from precocious, pampered child star to full-fledged movie diva. It also recounts her glamorous life, her eight marriages, and her recent role as AIDS activist and fundraiser. With more than 100 full-color photographs, this superb illustrated biography provides an intimate look at a dazzling Hollywood personality.