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She Married the Boss! - Actresses Who Wed Directors

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Report copyright infringementby Aubrey Malone (Author)When an actress marries her director, does it improve the quality of her work? Or his? Or the quality of their marriage? That's the question posed by this book, which features over thirty such couples.Some of them worked together before they married, some during and some after. Some of them even worked together after their relationship collapsed, like Rita Hayworth and Orson Welles.Others, like Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward, acted togeth...

The Lone Ranger: The Radio Years, 1938 - 1942 (hardback)

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Report copyright infringementby Martin Grams (Author), Terry Salomonson (Author)The second book in the series that has been decades in the making! Picking up where THE LONE RANGER: The Early Years, 1933-1937 left off, this 700-page book documents the next five years of the radio program that would extend coverage nationwide in the spring of 1938.Historical hindsight applied, it was not until 1938 that the radio program truly became a national sensation through the use of syndicated transcript...

The Talent Management of Indie Authorship: From American Independent Cinema and Short

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Report copyright infringementby Andrew Stubbs-Lacy (Author)This book explores the role that talent intermediaries, including talent agents, talent managers and producers, play in packaging, marketing and selling screen media products, services and brands by constructing and positioning their clients and collaborators as indie-auteurs. Exploring several case-studies across a range of screen media during an era of media convergence, including American indie cinema, high-end television, music vi...

Shadows in a Phantom Eye, Volume 11 (1934-1936): Attractions & Aberrations In The Moving Image 1872-1949

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Report copyright infringementby Nocturne Group (Author)Since the late 19th century, film has been the ultimate medium by which to express and illuminate the darker, wilder recesses of man's imagination. An alchemical convergence of magic lantern experiments and new photographic technology led to the production of the very first moving images, including visual captures of magic, mystery, violence, cruelty, crime, sex, nudity, devilry and death.SHADOWS IN A PHANTOM EYE Volume Eleven reveals a f...

My First Movie, Take Two: Ten Celebrated Directors Talk about Their First Film

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Report copyright infringementby Stephen Lowenstein (Author)A sequel to the critically acclaimed My First Movie, Stephen Lowenstein once again talks to some of our most celebrated filmmakers about their debut films. Lowenstein interviews ten directors about their career-launching film and how they got the movie off the ground: how they raised the finance, found actors, searched for locations, worked with the crew and saw the project through to completion. Filmmakers interviewed include Richard...

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Report copyright infringementby Quarazine Aquino Orato (Author)Prayer, the most powerful tool any Christian can wield, allows us to speak to God and hear His voice. It is in these intimate moments that we pour our hearts and souls to the Lord and build our relationship with Him. Prayer backed up by God's Word has the potential to offer all a spiritual transformation and rebirth in Him. Talking with GOD: a short prayer book by Quarazine Aquino Orato is an emotionally driven piece that illustra...

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Report copyright infringementby Betty Casey (Author)Square Dance Instructions by Betty Casey is a comprehensive guide to the popular American folk dance, square dancing. The book provides step-by-step instructions on how to perform the various moves and formations that make up a square dance. It includes detailed diagrams and illustrations to help readers visualize the dance steps and understand how they fit together. The book covers both traditional square dance styles, such as Western and A...

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Report copyright infringementby Mark Le Fanu (Author)For a majority of filmgoers, the names most usually associated with classic Japanese cinema are those of Kurosawa and Ozu. Yet during the early 1950s, at the same time that Kurosawa was becoming known to the public through the release of classics like Rashomon and The Seven Samurai, another Japanese director, Kenji Mizoguchi, quietly came out with a trilogy of films - The Life of Oharu, Ugetsu Monogatari and Sansho the Bailiff - that are th...

Promotional Pandemonium! - Selling Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy to Depression-Era America - Book One - The Hal Roach Studios Features

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Report copyright infringementby Richard S. Greene (Author), Randy Skretvedt (Foreword by)WHY DON'T YOU DO SOMETHING TO PROMOTE ME? Stan Laurel & Oliver Hardy were THE movie comedy duo of the 1930' s bringing laughter and joy to Depression-weary audiences across the country. Promotional Pandemonium Book One - The Hal Roach Studios Features explores the many ways in which the team was sold to American audiences in newspaper advertising, movie posters, lobby cards, publicity stills, magazine...

Queer Cinema in America: An Encyclopedia of LGBTQ Films, Characters, and Stories

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Report copyright infringementby Aubrey Malone (Author)Explore queer cinema over time with this comprehensive encyclopedia, helping readers understand films, directors, actors, themes, and other topics related to LGBTQ cinema history. Just as American society has changed dramatically from decade to decade, so has queer cinema. Taking us from a time when LGBTQ characters were often represented as either caricatures or figures of farce, this lively yet authoritative reference explores the sea ch...

21 Christian Miracles: Revealing The Power, Compassion, And Spiritual Significance

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Report copyright infringementby Samuel Shepherd (Author)�� **Discover "21 Christian Miracles" ��**Dive into the extraordinary with our captivating bundle, "21 Christian Miracles: Revealing the Power, Compassion, and Spiritual Significance." �� This collection transports you through centuries of divine intervention, unveiling awe-inspiring stories that defy logic and touch the soul. ��In these pages, you'll encounter miracles that defy medical explanation, supernatural provisions in ti...

Shadows in a Phantom Eye, Volume 12 (1937-1940): Attractions & Aberrations In The Moving Image 1872-1949

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Report copyright infringementby Scholastic (Author)Incredible world records, social media sensations, and pop culture crazes from the past year! This book covers everything from science, tech, sports, music, movies, animals, and more.Another year of amazing world records and all the latest and greatest pop culture crazes!Where can you find the world's deadliest frog?Which athlete holds the record for most Olympic medals won by an individual EVER? What state has the biggest collection of T-rex...

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Report copyright infringementby Yvonne Tasker (Editor)Fifty Contemporary Film Directors examines the work of some of today's most popular and influential cinematic figures. It provides an accessible overview of each director's contribution to cinema, incorporating a discussion of their career, major works and impact. Revised throughout and with twelve new entries, this second edition is an up-to-date introduction to some of the most prominent film makers of the present day. The directors, fro...

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Report copyright infringementby Scott V. Palmer (Author)Drama films are serious presentations or stories with settings or life situations that portray realistic characters who find themselves in a variety of conflicts. This book chronicles 51 motion pictures made in Great Britain between the years 1932 and 1975. The book includes the title of the film, the year of its release, the directorial credits, a complete cast list-including many non-credited performers, as well as numerous photographs...

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Report copyright infringementby Gabrielle Ferrara (Author)The Morbid Alphabet Book combines a love of the macabre with learning the alphabet. This fully illustrated book is the perfect educational tool for children curious about the world around them. Each page features a different letter paired with a morbid word and corresponding definition. Not only will children learn their alphabet, but they will expand their vocabulary at the same time!From A to Z, The Morbid Alphabet Book is sure to ed...

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Report copyright infringementby Terri J. Davis (Author)The Intercessor's Dictionary: Words & Phrases reveals the transformative power of prayer, offering more than a compilation of terms. This guide serves as a spiritual roadmap to enrich your prayer life and deepen your understanding of intercession. For both seasoned prayer warriors and newcomers, this dictionary provides insights, scriptures, and practical wisdom. Discover a treasure trove of prayer terms with concise definitions and r...

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Report copyright infringementby Leonard Zane (Author)The over 800 radio broadcasts summarized in this book combine exciting, high-technology advancements of the 1940s with high adventure - even by today's standards! This is why Captain Midnight riveted over 20 million people - equally among youths and adults - to their radios around the globe. It's also why many fans went on to become career aviators. Originally written by military pilot Robert M. Burtt, and recovered by screenwriter and nove...

Character Kings 2: Hollywood's Familiar Faces Discuss the Art & Business of Acting (Hardback)

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Report copyright infringementby Scott Voisin (Author)Character Kings 2 continues to examine the careers of the busiest men in Hollywood, featuring 15 all-new interviews with the industry's most recognizable actors. Filled with behind-the-scenes anecdotes about the making of movies and TV shows, tips on how to prepare for auditions, the techniques that bring a character to life and the secrets to earning a living in a highly competitive industry, Character Kings 2 offers more instructive lesso...

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Report copyright infringementby James L. Neibaur (Author)Mickey Rooney is a cinematic icon whose career lasted from the silent era into the twenty-first century. From the shorts he made as Mickey McGuire to supporting roles in such films as Night at the Museum, Rooney had more than 300 film appearances to his credit. Mickey Rooney was not just a movie star, he was the most popular film performer for several years in a row in the 1930s. In addition to his four Academy Award nominations, Rooney...

Spinning Laughter: Profiles of 111 Proposed Comedy Spin-offs and Sequels that Never Became a Series

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Report copyright infringementby Richard Irvin (Author)Spinning Laughter: Profiles of 111 Proposed Comedy Spin-offs and Sequels that Never Became a Series. The Andy Griffith Show begat Gomer Pyle: U.S.M.C. The Mary Tyler Moore Show spun-off Rhoda and Phyllis. An episode of All in the Family became Maude and another episode became The Jeffersons. You remember the successful spin-offs, but you may now know about the spin-offs that never were. Why did the characters of Fred and Ethel Mertz from I...

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Report copyright infringementby Christy Adair (Editor), Ramsay Burt (Editor)British Dance, Black Routes is an outstanding collection of writings which re-reads the achievements of Black British dance artists, and places them within a broad historical, cultural and artistic context.Until now discussion of choreography by Black dance practitioners has been dominated by the work of African-American artists, facilitated by the civil rights movement. But the work produced by Black British artists ...

Extra-Ordinary Elephants: Cool and Interesting Facts (Age 5 - 8)

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Report copyright infringementby Tj Rob (Author)Extra-Ordinary Elephants - Cool and Interesting Facts Did you know that Elephants hear with their feet or that they weigh as much as 20 Lions? Uncover cool and interesting facts about the world of these giant creatures. Find out where they live, how much they can eat and so much more about Elephants in the wild. Filled with full color illustrations, interesting facts and easy to understand text. Perfect for readers - for ages 5 to 8. Learn what m...

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Report copyright infringementby Manasvi Vohra (Author)The book, Physics is one among the 12 books of the series, Children's Encyclopedia - The World of Knowledge. The subject matter contains simple and fully coloured illustrative chapters on Energy, Magnetism, Electricity, Light, Sound, Force, Motion, Atomic and Nuclear Energy, Pressure, Relativity, etc. Hence dear readers, grab the book as soon as you can, for it's a treasure trove of knowledge and information, which you can use it as a refe...

Nursing School: A Nursing Student's Comprehensive Guide of Tips (The Information You Need to Know Before Starting Nursing School)

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Report copyright infringementby Curt DeShields (Author)This book also includes evidence-based resources to further your learning. Whether you're a prospective nursing student or currently enrolled, this comprehensive guide will empower you to navigate nursing school with confidence and emerge as a competent and compassionate nurse. Embrace your journey, overcome obstacles, and pave the way to a successful nursing career.Make no mistake-nursing school is tough, but with the right guide, you ca...

The G.I. Joe Roster: Characters of the Toy and Media Universe

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Report copyright infringementby Theresa Bane (Author) The wildly popular G.I. Joe universe has entertained kids since the 1960s, whether it be through a cartoon or an action figure. As G.I. Joe's stories expanded, so did the characters, and everyone had their favorite, be it Hawk and Duke fighting against evil or Cobra Commander and Destro bent on nothing less than world domination. For the first time ever, all the characters from the G.I. Joe multiverse--even those from outside the U.S. mar...

Narrative Humanism: Kindness and Complexity in Fiction and Film

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Report copyright infringementby Wyatt Moss-Wellington (Author)This book attempts to clarify the narrative conditions of humanism, asking how we can use stories to complicate our understanding of others, and questioning the ethics and efficacy of attempts to represent human social complexity in fiction. With case studies of films like Parenthood (1989), American Beauty (1999), Little Miss Sunshine (2006) and The Kids Are All Right (2010), this original study synthesises leading discourses on m...

Third Edition: Ready for Your Close Up? African Americans and Internationals in Cinema Who Are College Graduates- Expanded Honorable Mention Edition

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Report copyright infringementby G. Shields (Author)A topical reference of how some of your favorite professionals in the film industry enhanced their career choice and insured their future.THIRD EDITION: READY FOR YOUR CLOSE UP? AFRICAN AMERICANS AND INTERNATIONALS IN CINEMA WHO ARE COLLEGE GRADUATES by G. Shields offers a core account of collegiate backgrounds of recognized and influential professionals in the film industry. Film aficionados will appreciate the select listing of awards, stag...

Social Media in Health Care: A Guide to Creating Your Professional Digital Presence

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Report copyright infringementby Mona Shattell (Editor), Melissa Batchelor (Editor), Rebecca Darmoc (Editor)A practical, essential guide to social media for health care professionals, Social Media in Health Care equips readers with the skills to build their online brand, share their professional knowledge with a wider audience, and become a trusted source of information and thought leader in their field. Authors Mona Shattell, Melissa Batchelor, and Rebecca Darmoc explain the principles behind...

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Report copyright infringementby John C. Abbott (Author)Volume 3 of 3. From 1949 until the end of Radio drama in 1962, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar was a stalwart of radio drama. This book, "The Who is Johnny Dollar Matter" provides a different look at Johnny Dollar - as if he were a real investigator. "The Who is Johnny Dollar Matter" starts with a mini-biography and then provides a detailed recap of each YTJD program. The detailed case analyses catalogs the details of each story, including cast...

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Report copyright infringementby John C. Abbott (Author)In 3 volumes. From 1949 until the end of Radio drama in 1962, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar was a stalwart of radio drama. This book, "The Who is Johnny Dollar Matter" provides a different look at Johnny Dollar - as if he were a real investigator. "The Who is Johnny Dollar Matter" starts with a mini-biography and then provides a detailed recap of each YTJD program. The detailed case analyses catalogs the details of each story, including cast,...

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Report copyright infringementby Gene Arceri (Author)Many of the details in this book you may have read elsewhere. On the other hand, many more are untold stories. If it were not for Francis Stacey, Eric Stacey's widow, this book would not have been written. For it was Fran who wanted, encouraged, and supported the story about a special man in a magical time. Eric Stacey from Ramsgate (Kent) England, an assistant director, who was often relegated to the sidelines as a traffic cop, and his ulti...