Richard Roeper
1) Bet the house: how I gambled over a grand a day for 30 days on sports, poker, and games of chance
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During the course of 30 days in early 2009, Richard Roeper risked more than a quarter million dollars on practically every method of gambling currently available in America. Chronicling his wild ride in a breezy, humorous manner, this entertaining exploration both celebrates and details the many pitfalls and lures through Roeper's stories about his lifelong affair with gambling. With insight and aplomb, the narrative answers the questions: What is...
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Tom Cruise - actor, producer, daredevil. The face of Hollywood in the 1980s, after a mid-career meltdown, his future looked in doubt. But through a single-minded commitment to entertaining audiences worldwide, he has risked life and limb and fought his way back to the very top. In an entertainment world dominated by superheroes and fantasy franchises, he stands alone... the last movie star.
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Experience the elation felt around the country for the election and inauguration of Barack Obama. Disc one features his speech in Chicago's Grant Park in its entirety. Disc two brings you to Washington DC as you witness the oath of office and inaugural address. Features commentary from Chicago Sun-Times staffers Richard Roeper, Mary Mitchell, Carol Marin, Lynn Sweet, Neil Steinberg and John H. White.