Emmy- and Grammy Award-winning comedian and bestselling author Martin tells the riveting history of his monumental career in standup, providing a portrait of a man dedicated to the art of making people laugh. Includes b&w photos throughout.

A symposium identifying proper use and abuse of authority by Church Officers

Despite being smart, athletic, and likeable, fourteen-year-old Cael Brand prefers to move quietly through junior high in the shadows. But when his mother and only living parent, famed archeologist Dr. Eryn Brand, succumbs to a sudden and unexplainable... [More...]

An authoritative analysis of current attempts to improve local public services in the UK. Written by leading figures in the field it will be of great interst to all students, researchers, public sector managers and policy makers in the UK and abroad.

Steve Martin is one of America's treasured comedic actors, having appeared in some of the most popular movies of our time. He is also an accomplished screenwriter who has for the past few years turned his attention to writing plays. The results, collected... [More...]

Celebrated writer and performer Martin and artist Payne team up to tell a story of the adventure, danger, and laughs of the journey to school. Enclosed is a CD of Martin on banjo and vocals, singing the book's story with a bluegrass twist. Full color.

The national bestseller of modern-day love—told with disarming tenderness—is now available in paperback. "A delicate, poignant modern romance about a shy shopgirl".—Richard Corliss, "Time" magazine.

The acclaimed entertainer and bestselling author Steve Martin and the wildly clever New Yorker cartoonist Roz Chast team up in a weird, wonderful excursion through the alphabet.

The ABCs have never had it so good. Created by... [More...]

Emmy] and Grammy Award]-winning comedian and bestselling author Martin tells the riveting history of his monumental career in stand-up, providing a portrait of a man dedicated to the art of making people laugh. Unabridged. 4 CDs.