Profiles the numerous men and women who played the citizens of Munchkinland, offering their perspectives on the creation of "The Wizard of Oz," the film's stars, and their own lives before and after the film.

Tells the story of the midgets who played the Munchkins in the 1939 Hollywood classic The Wizard of Oz, including where they came from, how they fared during filming, what they did off the set, and what became of those among them who stayed in show business.

As one of the last remaining Munchkins, Betty Ann Bruno has had aninside look at the legendary land of Oz, and has traveled her ownYellow Brick Road well beyond that rainbow. At 5, she was directed in a film by John Ford. At 12, she was the fulltime organist in a Catholic church, where she was mentored by a ex-seminarian who tried repeatedly to molest her. As an adult she worked for the CIA.She then became Oakland's first female, Asian-American TV reporter, where she talked a notorious drug dealer into doing an on-camera profile before he later threatened to kill her. She survived the 1991 Oakland Hills Firestorm that burned 3,000 homes (including hers), and described the scene live on national TV after barely escaping with her life. There's a lot more, including her exploration of the spiritual mysteries she calls "life after life." Through it all is her struggle with her ethnicity and her ultimate acceptance of herself by founding Hula Mai, a Hawaiian dance company. It's a wise and honest account of a very eventful journey and a riveting rea

This humorous game features unique graphics, cartoon illustrations, sample paranoia notes and even scanned-in pizza.

From one of the great novelists of our day, a vital, brilliant new book of essays, speeches and articles essential for our times. Step Across This Line showcases the other side of one of fiction’s most astonishing conjurors. On display is Salman Rushdie’s incisive, thoughtful and generous mind, in prose that is as entertaining as it is topical. The world is here, captured in pieces on a dazzling array of subjects: from New York’s Amadou Diallo case to the Wizard of Oz, from U2 to fifty years of Indian writing, from a tribute to Angela Carter to the struggle to film Midnight’s Children. The title essay was originally delivered at Yale as the 2002 Tanner lecture on human values, and examines the changing meaning of frontiers in the modern world -- moral and metaphorical frontiers as well as physical ones. The collection chronicles Rushdie’s intellectual journeys, but it is also an intimate invitation into his life: he explores his relationship to India through a moving diary of his first visit there in over a decade, “A Dream of Glorious Return.” Step Across This Line also includes “Messages From the Plague Years,” a historic set of letters, articles and reflections on life under the fatwa. Gathered together for the first time, this is Rushdie’s humane, intelligent and angry response to a grotesque threat, aimed not just at him but at free expression itself. Step Across This Line, Salman Rushdie’s first collection of non-fiction in a decade, has the same energy, imagination and erudition as his astounding novels -- along with some very strong opinions.

Readers who have graduated from Junie B. Jones and Ivy & Bean will fall head over heels for feisty Julie and her troublesome new dog. Julie has only had her dog for two weeks, but she is already causing all sorts of problems. For starters, she is missing! Julie suspects the school bully Danny must be behind it. But it will take some detective work, the help of Julie’s friends, and maybe even her munchkin twin brothers to bring her new pet home. Wonderfully sassy and endlessly entertaining, the escapades of Julie and her dog are just beginning! Julie’s adventures have sold across the globe and been translated into five languages. Popular filmmaker and children’s author Galia Oz effortlessly captures the love of a girl and her dog. "A funny exploration of schoolyard controversy and resolution.” –Kirkus Reviews "Will resonate with readers and have them waiting for more installments.” –Booklist

Everything you need to know about Munchkin Cats - from Munchkin Kittens to the adult Munchkin Cat, to the Dwarf Cat. Includes detailed insight into Munchkins, Teacup Cats, and all types of Short Legged Cat. Covered are Munchkin Cat Prices, behavior, quirks, and everything you need to know about raising a healthy & happy Munchkin Cat. Another informative and entertaining title from passionate cat owner and lover Susanne Saben! As a true Munchkin cat lover- she enjoys advising on all aspects of Munchkin Cats from raising a Munchkin Kitten, the first vet visit, Teacup Cats and how to tell the difference, Munchkin Cat prices, Scottish Fold Munchkins, Genetta, Lambkins, and how to find the best Munchkin Cat Breeders. Whether you are looking for a Munchkin Cat, already a Munchkin Cat owner, or a seasoned Munchkin Cat owner, the tricks and tips within this guide will prove invaluable. This book is a must-have guide for anybody passionate about Munchkin Cats. Susanne lays out everything you need to know in an easy to understand and memorable style. The book is written in an easy to read, straightforward, and fun way to enhance your experience around every aspect of living with and loving your Munchkin Cat! It's everything you need to know about Munchkin Cats, the Munchkin Cat, Munchkin Kittens, the Dwarf Cat, & Teacup Kittens from Munchkin Cat owner Susanne Saben. This is the must-have guide for anyone passionate about Munchkin Cats or wanting to know more. Munchkin Cat Prices, Scottish Fold Munchkin, Dwarf Cat types, Dwarf Kittens, Genetta, & More!

In this deluxe, lavish hardcover edition, one of the last surviving cast members ofThe Wizard of Ozreveals his life story and shares his memories of making that beloved Hollywood classic. Features more than 50 specially commissioned illustrations by renowned artists such as Al Hirschfeld, Jack Davis, Mort Drucker, Sergio Aragones, Greg Hildebrandt, Al Jaffee, and many others. In this deluxe, lavishly illustrated, hardcover edition, one of the last surviving cast members ofThe Wizard of Ozreveals his life story and shares his memories of making that beloved Hollywood classic. Born into a family of German dairy farmers, Meinhardt Raabe grew up in Farmington, Wisconsin. In 1934, before starting college, he heard about a special "Midget Village" exhibit at the World's Fair in Chicago. Raabe was hired to participate in that event, followed by years of appearing at other fairs and exhibitions. In 1938, he heard a rumor that MGM was going to make a movie with Judy Garland and "they wanted as many little people as they could find." Through an agent, Raabe was cast in the film. And what follows is his own account of life as a Munchkin on the set ofThe Wizard of Oz: enduring tough auditions, watching as the glorious Munchkinland set was built, putting up with long days of rehearsal, being costumed by legendary MGM designer Adrian, hob-nobbing on the set with the stars, witnessing various mishaps during filming, being visited on the set by curious Hollywood royalty such as Spencer Tracy and Clark Gable, and much more. Here, too, is Raabe's life after theThe Wizard of Oz: His career as an accomplished pilot with the Civil Air Patrol during World War II; more than 30 years as "Little Oscar," spokesman for the Oscar Mayer Company; his charity work and his role as advocate and kindred spirit to Little People everywhere. This is a charming, humorous and inspiring memoir that noThe Wizard of Ozfan will want to miss.

Explore the wonder of Oz in this collection of books seven through nine in L. Frank Baum’s classic American fairy tale series. The seventh, eighth, and ninth titles of the iconic Oz series, now in one collection! In The Patchwork Girl of Oz, the Munchkins Unc Nunkie and Ojo the Unlucky call on the Crooked Magician, who introduces them to his latest creation: a living girl made out of patchwork quilts and cotton stuffing. But when an accident leaves beloved Unc Nunkie a motionless statue, it is up to Ojo to save him. Can the mighty Wizard of Oz help? In Tik-Tok of Oz, Betsy Bobbin and her loyal mule, Hank, wash up on the shores of an unknown fairyland during a storm. There they meet the clockwork man Tik-Tok and find themselves trapped in a battle with the king of the Nomes. In The Scarecrow of Oz, Cap’n Bill and Trot journey to Oz and, with the help of the Scarecrow, overthrow the cruel King Krewl of Jinxland, who has been busy gathering an army for an invasion of Oz. Will they be able to stop the invasion?