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When a Man Loves a Walnut by Gavin Edwards (1997) 208 Pages Hanson mention on p. 12 Synopsis: "This is a funny, funny, funny, funny, funny, book." -Rosie O'Donnell. That's what America's favorite talk-show host said about Gavin Edwards's last book of misheard lyrics, He's Got the Whole World in His Pants. Now, Edwards has put together another hilarious collection of misheard lyrics from songs past and present and combined them with artist Shary Flenniken's ingenious illustrations. Excerpt:You're the king with the dog nose - Hanson, MMMBop - You say you can't [sic], but you don't know |
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Biography Today: Profiles of People of Interest to Young Readers Volume 7, Number 1, January 1998 Synopsis: Released monthly by Omnigraphics, Inc., Biography Today is a book of biographies about famous celebrities that teens are interested in. This edition features Hanson as well as Princess Diana, Leann Rimes, and others. Excerpt: Coming Soon! |
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Cool Celebrity Valentines by ? (1998) ? Pages There are four Hanson valentines in this book, published in 1998. To see pics of the valentines, click here. |
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Time Annual 1997: The Year in Review by Time magazine (1998) 170 Pages Hanson mention on pgs. 140-141 Synopsis: Surveys the principal events of 1997 in the United States and other countries, as well as developments in business, society, sports, and the arts, as seen in the pages of Time magazine. Excerpt: Goodbye, Grunge-Hello, Hanson! A new batch of kids is talkin' about their generation. And the message is: "MMMBop." |
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The Speed Bag Bible by Alah H. Kahn (1998?) 248 Pages Hanson mention on p. 221 Synopsis: This book is the only comprehensive training program ever written specifically about speed bag training. Amazon and Barnes & Noble say that this book was printed in 1995, but this can't be true, because the author mentions MMMBop and Where's The Love in Appendix B-2. Excerpt:Where's The Love / MMMBop - good syncopated speed bag tunes! |
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Givin' It Their All: The Backstreet Boys Rise to the Top by Sherri Rifkin (1998) 232 Pages Hanson mention on p. 58 Synopsis: Giving it Their All, takes the reader from the Backstreet Boys early roots in Europe's music scene, through their rise to the top of the charts all over the world. Excerpt: By the end of the year..."Quit Playing Games (With My Heart)" garnered the number eleven position on Billboard magazine's year-end chart, Hot 100 Singles for 1997, one notch below "Wannabe" by the Spice Girls and one notch above Hanson's "MMMBop"! |
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Animorphs, Vol. 19 - The Departure by K.A. Applegate (1998) 176 Pages Hanson mention on p. 166 Synopsis: Did you ever wish that you could turn into your favorite animal? The Animorphs invite you along on their adventures! Excerpt: "Wait! Shouldn't there be some kind of ceremony or something?" Cassie said. "Like What? I asked." You want us all to join hands and sing 'The Star Spangled Banner'?" "No, I don't know all the words," Cassie said. With a sly grin she added, "We could sing 'MMMBop.'" We all laughed. Even David. |
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Boys We Love by Jeanette Lane (1998) 48 Pages Hanson mention on pgs. 44-45. Synopsis: A 48-page full color book about the "boys we love" - famous celebs like Leo, Prince William, Tiger Woods, Usher, and Hanson, to name a few. Hanson has a two page spread on pages 44-45. |
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Making Every Day Count: Daily Readings for Young People on Solving Problem, Setting Goals, and Feeling Good About Yourself by Pamela Espeland & Elizabeth Verdick (1998) 392 Pages Hanson mention on pgs. 149, 240 Synopsis: To help kids face life's challenges, this positive book contains a year's worth of daily inspiration, affirmation and advice, and helps kids plan for the future and appreciate their unique qualities. Excerpt: May 28 - "They're like my best friends, only bester." Hearthrob Zac Hanson was talking about his older brothers, Isaac and Taylor, when he said this. They don't just "MMMBop" together; they actually like each other. Do you feel the same way about your siblings? |
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The Milk Mustache Book: A Behind-The-Scenes Look at America's Favorite Advertising Campaign by Jay Schulberg (1998)
Synopsis: Inside this book you'll find the complete collection of Milk Mustache ads that won the hearts of millions worldwide--and some new ones revealed for the first time. You'll see the spoofs, the rip-offs, the bits from Leno and Letterman. You'll learn the inside story of how this captivating series came to be, go behind-the-scenes to the photo shoots, and discover the secrets of those famous moustaches--plus see never-before-published photos of your favorite celebrities. Excerpt: N/A |
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Most Wanted Holiday Hunks by Lisa Clancy (1998)
Synopsis: Published in late 1998, this poster book has 15 pages of full color photos of different celebs (of which Hanson is one), with info/stats on the opposite side. Excerpt: N/A |
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The Best of the Boys by Ellen Scordato (1998) |
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Creating Geocities Websites by Ben Sawyer & Dave Greely (1999) 336 Pages Hanson mention on p. 213 This book has a really funny Hanson mention in its chapter on adding multimedia to GeoCities web sites...this is one of my favs :-P Excerpt: If you press your ear to this book, you still won't hear a MIDI version of "MMMBop", nor will you be able to see those adorable little Hanson brothers dancing around in RealVideo. |
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Got Issues Much? Celebrities Share Their Traumas and Triumphs by Randi Reisfeld and Marie Morreale (1999) 144 Pages Hanson mention on pgs. 209-214 Synopsis: Got issues much? Well, duh. Who doesn't? Here's the book that tells it like you've never heard it before, from people who seem to have it all. They do--and issues, too. Excerpt: Everyone's aware that Hanson hit it big, young. Few, however, know that they took years to do it. And fewer still seem to realize the deep disappointments, criticism, skepticism, and setbacks endured along the way. |
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My Fantasy Dream Date With ... by H.B. Gilmour (1999) 128 Pages Synopsis: Leonardo DiCaprio, Taylor Hanson, Backstreet Boy Nick Carter, Usher, and "Dawson's Creek" star James Van Der Beek. Here are short stories starring ordinary girls and the stars they adore. Excerpt: N/A |
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Rockin' Valetines by Devra Newberger Speregen (1999) (?) Pages Synopsis: This book has 24 valentines inside, plus a few pages of information about the celebrities on the valentines. Hanson has four different valentines and a whopping 3.5 pages dedicated to them (including the intro page) - more than any other artist in the book. To see pics of the valentines, click here. |
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Best Books for Young Teen Readers: Grades 7-10 by John T. Gillespie (2000) 1066 Pages Hanson mention on p. 438 Synopsis: Following the successful formula of the acclaimed Best Books for Children, this new guide will help you confidently select the books that best suit the needs of today's teen readers. This large book recommends two Hanson books for young teen readers - MMMBop to the Top by Jill Matthews and Hanson by Phelan Powel. |
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Millennials Rising: The Next Great Generation by Neil Howe, William Strauss, R.J. Maton (Illustrator) (2000) 432 Pages Hanson mention on pgs. 11, 38, 41, 70, 187, 213-214, 216, 241, 243, 357, 363 Millennials Rising is the first book to examine the "Millennials"--the generation born after 1982. Hanson is metioned several times throughout this book, including interesting quotes from the band and some of their popular ("MMMBop") and not so popular ("Something New" [!]) songs. Not all mentions are positive, however. Excerpt: In 1998, as part of a promotional campaign for a new museum in Philadelphia, the National Constitution Center gave 13- to 17-year-olds a test explicitly designed to embarrass their generation. The results confirmed that more Millennials can name the Three Stooges than the three branches of government, four times as many know the number of Hansons than know the number of senators, and so on. One editorial described the findings as "humorous if not pathetic." |
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Class Acts: High School Plays by High School Writers edited by Magnet Theatre Company (2000) 239 Pages Hanson mention on p. 154 Synopsis: This is an anthology of 23 new plays all written by student writers. It is a wide variety of short plays that were written over the course of one school year and presented at the annual One Act Play Festival. The school is not your everyday high school however; The Southern New Jersey Academy of the Performing Arts draws talented theatre and dance students from across 7 counties in the southern third of New Jersey. Excerpt: Scene 1: Sarah and Josslyn are getting their hair done by Suzy and Fabio. Hansen's [sic] "Where's The Love?" is playing softly in the background. |
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Outtakes by Dan Patrick (2000) 160 Pages Hanson mention on p. 47 Synopsis:There are many pressing questions in the world of sports. For instance: What is Brett Favre like in the huddle? What does Charles Barkley really think about the media? What are Mike Piazza's favorite magazines? As you might expect, ESPN's Dan Patrick knows the answers. And in Outtakes, he shares his inside information with you. Excerpt: DP: Free association: The Hanson Brothers. EL: "Damn machine stole my quarter." (Both laugh.) DP: "I take it you've seen the movie. Hanson the band. EL: (Long pause.) I have no thought. (Laughs.) DP: I've stumped you with Hanson? EL: Well, I'd like to see all six meet. DP: THe Hanson brothers meet the Hanson Brothers? (Both laugh.) |
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Adam Sandler: America's Comedian by Bill Crawford (2000) 192 Pages Hanson mention on p. 57 Comedian Adam Sandler has something in common with Hanson - Tamra Davis. She directed his first movie, Billy Madison. Hanson fans know what else Tamra directed... Excerpt: Davis was also big in the music industry. She directed the music video for Hanson's big hit, MMMbop [sic]. |
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Superstar Pinups! by John Delavan (2000) 117 Pages Hanson mention on p. 23 Synopsis: This book is 8.5x11 and has over 100 pinups of various celebrities - in alphabetical order, no less. Hanson, of course, is under "H". Does this pinup look familiar? It originated from this book. |
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The Ultimate Boy Band Book by Frederick Levy (2000) 187 Pages Hanson mention on pgs. 67-76 Synopsis: Boybands are back, and they're back with a vengence! These talented young singers are tearing up the charts-and stealing the hearts of millions of fans-with their infection grooves and dance moves. Industry insider Frederick Levy examines the whole boy band phenomenon, with an indepth look at today's hottest music acts. Excerpt: Most people don't realize it, but Hanson is credited with ending the drought of boy bands lasting since the early 90s... In fact, it was this family trio who paved the way for a whole new flock of musically inclined teen idols. |
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Double Trouble: Bill Clinton & Elvis Presley in a Land of No Alternatives (2001) 272 Pages Hanson mention on pgs. 156-157 This is a rather strange yet interesting book comparing Bill Clinton and Elvis Presley; it also discusses late 20th century culture. Hanson's infamous SNL skit is mentioned a little more than halfway through the book. |
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Take the Cannoli: Stories from the New World by Sarah Vowell (2001) 224 Pages Hanson mention on p. 153 Synopsis: A good storyteller can engage, provoke and intrigue in a few pages or a matter of moments. A great storyteller can accomplish all that while reflecting on something as mundane as an Italian dessert or a Midwestern bridge. A regular on Public Radio International's This American Life, Vowell (Radio On: A Listener's Diary) proves to be the latter in this quirky collection of thoughts, ramblings and memories that charmingly cohere into a full picture of American life. Excerpt: I put in a tape of a teen brother band from Tulsa singing "MMMbop" [sic], the first song in the traditional end of Trail of Tears Hanson medley. |
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Oprah Winfrey Speaks: Insights from the World's Most Influential Voice by Janet Lowe (2001) 224 Pages Hanson mention on p. 49 Synopsis: How does an African American woman rise above a childhood of poverty to become one of the richest and most influential celebrities in the world? Find out in Oprah Winfrey Speaks, a portrait of Oprah from her own words from articles, newscasts, and interviews. Excerpt: Hanson...appeared on the show when Oprah was taping temporarily in Amarillo, Texas. A group of girls from Bivins Elementary School were invited to be in the audience, and 9-year-old Savannah J. Peeples wrote an account of the experience. "Oprah said we were the biggest crowd since the Beatles. She talked a little bit about Hanson and introduced them. ...It was so entirely cool." |
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Damn! Why Didn't I Write That? How Ordinary People are Raking in $100,000 or more writing Nonfiction Books & How You Can Too by Marc McCutcheon (2001) Pages Hanson mention on pgs. 21, 45 Synopsis: Learn the techniques and strategies for creating a best-selling nonfiction niche book. Providing step-by-step advice to guide the novice book writer from original idea to publication. Scores of niche publishing successes are presented and discussed. Excerpt: Hanson: An Unauthorized Biography sold 785,000 copies within months of its release. A spin-off, Totally Taylor! Hanson's Heartthrob almost instantly sold 335,000 copies. |
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Family Reunion Planning Kit for Dummies by Cheryl Fall (2001) 324 Pages Hanson mention on p. 83 Synopsis: Americans hold about 200,000 family reunions annually. This informative and friendly guide walks readers through each step of the planning process. "MMMBop" is mentioned in a list of songs recommended for "setting the mood with music" at a reunion. |
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Literay Nonfiction: Learning by Example by Patsy Sims (2001) 320 Pages Hanson mention on p. 225 Synopsis: Literary Nonfiction: Learning by Example examines the principles and techniques of the genre by taking a close, analytical look at outstanding contemporary essays by fifteen highly accomplished writers. Each selection is carefully annotated to show students what makes it a good piece of writing and what technical and stylistic devices the author uses for effect. Excerpt: In part, I would be touching Einstein the Superstar, immediately recognizable by his Krameresque hair and the both-at-once mournful and mirthful eyes. The man whose apotheosis is so complete that he's now a coffee mug, a postcard, a T-shirt. The face zooming out of a pop rock video on MTV's Buzz Clip for a song called "MMMBop." |
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Superstars: A Tribute to Heros Big and Small by Ken Jenkins 430 Pages Hanson mention on p. ? Synopsis: Just as our country stands united, Fans Illustrated has done a little uniting of it's own, so brace yourself. Introducing, Superstars: A Tribute to Heroes Big and Small. This book takes all of the best contributions from the *NSYNC, Superstars, Generations, and Pets fan books and bundles them into ONE FANTASTIC BOOK, covering all of your heroes and loved ones, from rock gods to super moms. Excerpt: N/A |
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Princess in the Spotlight by Meg Cabot (2002) 272 Pages Hanson mention on p. 73 Meg Cabot wrote a very successful book-turned-movie called The Princess Diaries. The sequel, Princess in the Spotlight, mentions Hanson. Excerpt: ...I was so embarrassed about the whole thing, I am seriously considering never going back to school at all, let alone on Monday. I don't see why I can't be homeschooled, like the boys from Hanson. Look how they turned out. |
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Tao and the Engram by Charles Chulsoo Lee (2002) 118 Pages Hanson mention on p. 68 Synopsis: Are we more than the collection of our memories? Does our behavior reflect more than reaction to accumulated experience? Or, can our actions be treated as the simple functioning of a neural-state device? Questions such as these continue to puzzle philosophers and scientists. And although the answers continue to elude inquiry, alternative approaches are available. Excerpt: Besides, whenever I listen to a track off of the Spiceworld album, my hair spontaneously combusts. Nevermind the fact that the CD player is next to a Bunsen burner aimed at my scalp. There's no correlation. Hey, if you want to hear good music, go out and buy one of Hanson's albums. Mmm Bop. Mmm Mmm Mmm Bop. Yeah Yeah Yeaaaaaah. |
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Idol Worship: A Shameless Celebration of Male Beauty in the Movies by Michael Ferguson (2003) 350 Pages Hanson mention on p. 185 Synopsis: From Rudolph Valentino to Colin Farrell, Michael Ferguson explores the seductive power of the male movie idol. Here are the actors whose beauty, charisma, and raw sex appeal make going to the movies a distinct pleasure, no matter how good or bad the film. Excerpt: [Bjorn Andresen is] almost preternaturally effeminate, his long blond locks flowing around his face as if he'd stepped out of a Pierre-Narcisse Guerin painting and pointed headlong toward Leif Garret's and Taylor Hanson's teenypopper stardom on the way to Calvin Klein supermodel Travis Fimmel. |
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This Time Around by Mark A. Roeder (2003) 226 Pages Hanson mention on pgs. 3, 34, 89 This book is about two boys and their struggle a TV evangelist over the fate of gay youth centers. Oh, and did I mention that one of the boys is a world famous rock star? Hanson gets quite a few mentions in this interesting work of fiction. Excerpt: It only took one word for me to realize that it was Ross who'd called my cell phone. "How's the world's greatest drummer?" I asked. "I dunno, but I can call up Zac Hanson and ask him how he is, if you want." "I was talking about you, Ross!" |
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Universal Recipients: Fictions by Dana Bath (2003) 176 Pages Hanson mention on p. 49 Synopsis: Universal Recipients is a beautifully constructed series of fictions about the connective tissue between ourselves and the world around us-the at-times debilitating, yet ultimately liberating life-forces we can niether contain nor deny. Travelling through different worlds and cultures-Newfoundland, Quebec, Vancouver, Japan, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore-the characters in Universal Recipients are often haunted by grief, wearing their tragedies like second skins... Excerpt: Eliza pushes the brush back into the bottle and screws it on tight. "What are you watching out there?" "There's a kid in the alley practicing judo or something. He's cute. He has one of those blond bobs like the Hanson brothers." "How old is he?" "Dunno. Twelve maybe." |
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Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul IV by by Jack L. Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen & Kimberly Kirberger (2004) 400 Pages Hanson mention on p. 204 In the fourth edition of Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul, Ann Parker talks about her crush in "Life is a Gift." Excerpt: ...I was in love. He was taller than all the other boys and shoulder-length blond hair just like Taylor Hanson, from my all-time favorite band, Hanson. |
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Phantom World by Mark A. Roeder (2004) 216 Pages Hanson mention on pgs. 12, 28, 53, 96 Another novel by Roeder. This book chronicles the lives of several teenage boys who work at an amusement park called Phantom World. One of the boys really loves boybands, including fictional band Phantom, and real life bands Backstreet Boys, 'N Sync, and...Hanson. There are several Hanson mentions in this book; one of them particularly positive. Excerpt: "...my point is, Phantom and Hanson aren't true boybands because they don't get up and dance around to music written and played by someone else. That's probably why they're still around, and the Backstreet Boys, N'SYNC, and a whole lot of others are history. ...Hanson are serious musicans and will probably be around as long as they like, but boybands--here today and gone tomorrow." ...I daresay that Roeder is a Hanson fan. Great mention! |
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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Starting a Band by Mark Bliesener & Steve Knopper (2004) 352 Pages Hanson mention on p. 218 In this "Idiots Guide", Ric Ocasek is mentioned in a section about producing. The Hanson mention is a little confusing because the author references Middle of Nowhere, aka Hanson's "popular" album, when he should have referenced This Time Around, the album that Ric actually worked on with Hanson. Excerpt: Five well-known musicians who've gone on to be reputable producers: Rick Ocasek, former Cars lead singer, produced many future stars, including...Hanson (Middle of Nowhere). |
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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Songwriting by Joel Hirschhorn (2004) 352 Pages Hanson mention on p. 64 Synopsis: The most thorough guide to songwriting for the amateur musician. Written by an Oscar-winning and Grammy and Tony award nominated author, this is the most comprehensive book for today's amateur musician who is interested in creating and writing his or her own songs. My Take: In this "Idiots Guide", Hanson is mentioned in a section about songs with hooks...naturally ;-) Excerpt: Other songs with outstanding hooks include...Hanson's MMMBop... |
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The Fabulous Emily Briggs by Jacqueline DeMontravel (2004) 373 Pages Hanson mention on p. 104 Synopsis: The heroine of the comic strip Emily Briggs draws for "Vogue" and has sex and the city at her well-manicured fingertips. If only Emily could say the same. Suddenly, Emily's life is getting to be more like her art--crazed, unpredictable, filled with hilarious twists, heartbreaking turns, and fashion-forward characters. Excerpt: "Hey, what's going on here?" I tousled Oliver's hair, which was so long he looked like one of the Hanson brothers. |
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Girl Director: A How-To Guide For The First-Time Flat-Broke Film and Video Maker by Andrea Richards (2005) 121 Pages Hanson mention on p. 48 Synopsis: Chock-full of fascinating photographs and colorful directives, GIRL DIRECTOR is an instruction manual, history lesson, scrapbook, and celebration of women and film rolled into one. Director and cinephile Andrea Richards all but hands the reader a camera as she raucously paves the way for young women to make their own films. Hanson is mentioned in a section about Tamra Davis. Excerpt: She [Davis] also stayed busy making music videos for bands like Sonic Youth, Lucious Jackson, and Hanson (the hit video "mmmBop" [sic] was one of hers). |
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Christopher's Journey: One Family's Struggle with Childhood Cancer by Maribeth R. Ditmars (2005) 203 Pages Hanson mention on p. 19 Synopsis: "Take him home, and enjoy the time that you have left," the doctors said. Fourteen-year old Christopher was losing his battle with leukemia. "Christopher's Journey" is the story of a remarkable young man's four years of cancer treatments, and the many lives that he touched along the way. Excerpt: Another favorite hospital pasttime was Chris's wish list. ...Chris enjoyed adding to and revising it daily. The most popular items included: A trip to Hollywood with the Hanson Brothers (a popular rock band at the time), singing in a music video, appearing in a James Bond movie... |
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The Starter Wife by Gigi Levangie Grazer (2005) 368 Pages Hanson mention on p. 145 Synopsis: With her signature wit, sassy style, and cameos of the rich and famous -- and wannabe rich and famous -- Gigi Grazer tackles the most delicious and dastardly details of a divorce and recovery, Hollywood style. Excerpt: Was she any less of a feminist because she didn't want to have sex with a boy whose first musical memory was "Mmm Bop"? [sic] |
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Hazing Meri Sugarman by M. Apostolina (2005) 272 Pages Hanson mention on pgs. 107-108 Synopsis: In screenwriter Apostolina's offbeat debut novel, Cindy Bixby goes to college and believes that joining Alpha Beta Delta sorority is a "once-in-a-lifetime chance" to go from loser to popular girl. But sadistic sorority president Meri Sugarman shows her that sisterhood has a price... Excerpt: Then, the song cut off midway-and another song blared. It was bouncy and upbeat. It sounded familiar. But was it? Oh my God, this was crossing a line. It was Hanson's "Mmmbop." I honestly don't remember how old I was when I first heard "Mmmbop," but even as a little girl, I was sophisticated enough to realize that this was definitely one annoying pop song, and it took me forever to get it out of my head. |
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Hilary Duff: All Access by Matthew Rettenmund (2005) 177 Pages Hanson mention on pgs. 7, 140, 149 Synopsis: Fans can finally have the most thorough book on everything Hilary. This scrapbook of her path to stardom and her current musical and on-screen successes is a teen and "tween" must-have, loaded with new candid, concert, and studio photos. Excerpt: ...Hilary admired more commonly idolized people herself, like the Boy Meets World cast, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Spice Girls, and Hanson. |
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101 Reasons The 90s Ruled by M.C. King (2005) 192 Pages Hanson mention on pgs. 84-85 Synopsis: The perfect companion to E!'s 101 Reasons the 90s Ruled miniseries, this book relives memorable moments from a momentous decade. Excerpt: The trio of brothers fro Tulsa, Oklahoma, was the decade's answer to the Beach Boys or the Jackson Five. Their first single, "MMMBop," was the guilty pleasure hit of the year, selling 8 million copies worldwide and turning the blond photogenic brothers Isaac, Taylor and Zac into media celebrities. |
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A Lexicon of Stupidity by Ross Petras, Kathryn Petras (2005) 400 Pages Hanson mention on p. 225 Synopsis: Arranged alphabetically, from Accident, Traffic to Zoology, Game Show Contestants' Knowledge of (and you wouldn't believe how distorted that knowledge sometimes is), The Lexicon of Stupidity is an overstuffed dictionary of quotes, banalities, actual book titles, holdup notes, menu items, TV listings, and more, each meeting one exacting criterion: they're so jaw-droppingly dumb you can't help but laugh. Excerpt: Singer Taylor Hanson (during a "meet the fans" event): What day of the week is it? Fan: Friday. Hanson: All Day? |
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How The Left Lost Teen Spirit: And How They're Getting It Back! by Danny Goldberg (2005) 310 Pages Hanson mention on p. 225 Interesting book meshing politics and pop culture over the last several decades. Danny Goldberg was/is a huge force in the music industry. In relation to Hanson, he President of Mercury Records in 1996 and 1997 - Goldberg gave Hanson the break of a lifetime. Excerpt: Hanson was the first group I worked with that my kids personally appreciated. When Hanson played Saturday Night Live, both Lisa Marie Presley and Caroline Kennedy brought their kids to the rehearsal to get the group's autographs. I got a huge kick out of knowing that a group I helped launch meant something to the grandchildren of John F. Kennedy and Elvis Presley. |
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Recovering Sorority Girls' Guide to A Year's Worth of Perfect Parties by Deandra Brooks (2005) 208 Pages Hanson mention on p. 38 Synopsis: Sorority sisters Kristina "Morgan" Rose and Deandra "Brooksie" Brooks are here with step-by-step party plans, including themes and concepts, decoration designs, menus and recipes, signature cocktails, and tips to make your event the party that everyone's talking about. Excerpt: This quiz is scientifically designed to help you decide which parties to incorporate into your social calendar. #2 Your Favorite Song is: a. "Margaritaville." b. "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For." c. "The Way You Look Tonight." d. "Don't You Forget About Me." e. "Mmm Bop." [sic] |
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The Naked Roommate: And 107 Other Issues You Might Run Into in College by Harlan Cohen (2005) 412 Pages Hanson mention on pgs. 85, 377 Synopsis: A hilarious and truthful book that gives high school students a look at college life, beginning with "Arriving on Campus" and ending with "It's Almost Time to Say Goodbye." Two short and sweet Hanson mentions here...or maybe not so sweet? Excerpt: "She actually did me a favor by stealing my Hanson CD."--Grad, Ohio State University (from a chapter about roommates who steal) |
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The Sluts by Dennis Cooper (2005) 262 Pages Hanson mention on p. 53 Synopsis: Set largely on the pages of a website where gay male escorts are reviewed by their clients, and told through the postings, emails, and conversations of several dozen unreliable narrators, The Sluts chronicles the evolution of one young escort's date with a satisfied client into a metafiction of pornography, lies, half-truths, and myth. Explicit, shocking, comical, and displaying the author's signature flair for blending structural complexity with direct, stylish, accessible language, The Sluts is Cooper's most transgressive novel since Frisk, and one of his most innovative works of fiction to date. Excerpt: I've been following the Brad thread with a morbid fascination. Have you told the movie rights yet? How about Taylor Hanson as Brad and Tom Cruise as Brian? Seriously, as you regulars know, I'm the secretary of a well known Hollywood agent and I think it would make a great independant film. |
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World Almanac 2005 by World Almanac (2004) 1008 Pages Hanson mention on p. 275 Hanson ("MMMBop") is mentioned in the 2005 World Almanac under the "Noted Personalities: Rock'n'Roll, Rhythm and Blues, and Rap Artists" section. |
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World Almanac 2006 by World Almanac (2005) 1008 Pages Hanson mention on p. 243 Hanson ("MMMBop") is mentioned in the 2006 World Almanac under the "Noted Personalities: Rock'n'Roll, Rhythm and Blues, and Rap Artists" section. |
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Celebrity Birthday Directory (5th Edition) arranged by Rob Ten-Tronck (2006) 94 Pages Hanson mention on p. 38 This book is pretty straightforward - it is an alphabetical, 92 page list of celebrity names & birthdays. Isaac, Taylor, and Zac's birthdays are on page 38. |
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The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Not So Useless Facts by Dane Sherwood, Sandy Wood, Kara Kovalchik (2006) 208 Pages Hanson mention on pgs. 122-123 Synopsis: People love weird facts. And this gift hardcover is bursting with 208 pages of all sorts of amazing, arcane, interesting, and shocking bits of information about everything under the sun-and then some. Put together by an expert team of fact finders and pop culture specialists, this collection includes fascinating facts that could be useful to students, collectors, tourists, and enthusiasts alike. Excerpt: One Word Titles: Not every song title is book-length. Following is a list of all the one-word pop song titles that hit #1 in the rock era (1955 to 2005). How many of these recordings do you remember? ("MMMBop") |
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The Teacher's Calendar: School Year 2006-2007 by Editors of Chase's (2006) 304 Pages Hanson mention on pgs. 64, 83, 164 Synopsis: The challenge for K-8 teachers, librarians, and other educators is to find a way to capture students' attention so they will be excited by learning, not dreading the monotony of time-weathered instruction. The Teacher's Calendar is the panacea for stale lesson plans, offering innovative classroom ideas for every day of the year, from August 1 to July 31. Excerpt: October 22 - Zachary Walker Hanson, 21, singer (Hanson), born Arlington, VA, Oct. 22, 1985. |
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TV Guide: Celebrating an Icon (2006) 315 Pages Hanson mention on p. 176 Hanson's TV Guide cover is pictured on page 176. Right below it, it says that there are 42 different variations of the issue. That number is a little different from TV Guide Specialists, who say that there are 64 different variations, but in either case...that's a lot of TV Guides. |
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How to Understand Men Through Their Dogs by Wendy Diamond (2006) 144 Pages Hanson mention on p. 100 Synopsis: There are more than 68 million dogs in the United States alone, and half of these pups belong to men. And because men identify with their pets, the secret to sniffing out Mr. Right may be...his pooch. Using 32 different breeds of male as examples, [the author] explores the link between human and canine, and the personality traits they share. Excerpt: The Shih Tzu Man is the upbeat, sweet, thin but toned, wiry guy with the long, beautiful mane of hair (but not more luxorious than yours). The Shih Tzu Man might choose a career as a performer, yoga instructor, philosophy professor, hairdresser, spiritual advisor, or astrologer. Shih Tzu boy band Hanson sang and chanted "MMM Bop" all the way to the top of the pop charts! |
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Kept: A Comedy of Sex and Manners by Y. Euny Hong (2006) 288 Pages Hanson mention on p. 176 Synopsis: Judith Lee, an entitled descendant of the Korean royal family, has grown quite accustomed to the privileges of the aristocracy. When her parents cut off her finances upon graduation from Yale, Jude learns that her fancy upbringing has left her unprepared to deal with her monstrous debts. That is, until she is introduced to Madame Tartakov, a charismatic Russian �migr� who has the solution to Jude's financial woes: two years with Tartakov's like-minded high-society girls as one of Manhattan's most coveted courtesans. But Jude's moral fiber is tested when she discovers that not only is she falling in love outside her clientele, but an illegitimate relative is harboring a grotesque secret, and something catastrophic is hidden in the family archives. Excerpt: I made myself a strong something-or-other at Thor's bar, and took it to the kitchen, where I slurped it quickly and listened in on the various conversations taking place in the sitting room. Thor: Ok, any music requests? Zadie: Do you have "Mmm Bop"? [sic] |
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The Apocalypse Reader by Justin Taylor (2007) 315 Pages Hanson mention on p. 175 Synopsis: These are the ways the world ends. Thirty-four new and selected Doomsday scenarios: an enthralling collection of work by canonical literary figures, contemporary masters, and a few rising stars, all of whom have looked into the future and found it missing. Across boundaries of place and time, these writers celebrate the variety and vitality of the short story as a form by writing their own conclusions to the story of the world. Obliteration has never hurt so good. Excerpt: Muffled Gay-Sounding Voice: Anyway, according to our poll, the cutest boys in the world are Taylor Hanson circa "Mm Bop [sic]," duh, Aaron Carter at any age...Devon Sawa... Mackerel: Whos' the first one he said again? Josh's Boyfriend: Taylor Hanson circa "Mm-Bop [sic] ." Mackerel: Him. Josh's Boyfriend: (yelling) He chose early Taylor Hanson. How hot is that? |
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The Baby Name Bible: The Ultimate Guide By America's Baby-Naming Experts by Pamela Redmond Satran, Linda Rosenkrantz (2007) 315 Pages Hanson mention on pgs. 224, 230 Synopsis: How can you tell if a name is too popular or not mainstream enough, wonderfully creative or just plain weird? How can you find the name that is perfect for you and your baby? America's baby naming experts, Pam Satran and Linda Rosenkrantz, are here to help. Excerpt: Stellar Star Babies Beginning with P - Penelope (Taylor Hanson) |
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Conservatize Me: A Lifelong Lefty's Attempt to Love God, Guns, Reagan, and Toby Keith by John Moe (2008) 313 Pages Hanson mention on pgs. 121 Synopsis: It has been said that everyone in America is firmly planted in red or blue--permanently conservative or irreversibly liberal. But are we all really that locked in to the left or the right? A lifelong liberal, John Moe was determined to find out. So he reset his radio dials from NPR to Rush Limbaugh, joined some of today's most influential conservative thinkers for a series of "conversion sessions," made pilgrimages to the Ronald Reagan and Richard M. Nixon museums, and spent the Fourth of July in the most Bush-friendly county in the country, in an attempt to discover if there was actually a conservative trapped inside him yearning to be set free. Excerpt: At the airport, I added some new music to the iPod...to find something else conservative to lighten up the Clint Black-Daryl Worley-Michael W. Smith-Charlie Daniels-Lee Greenwood-Kid Rock rut that I was in. I got a little more, um, liberal with the rules, loading up songs by Lyle Lovett (played at the inaugural), Garth Brooks (heard somewhere he was conservative), and that "Mmmbop" song my kids love by Hanson (homeschooled). |
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