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In THE INSPIRED CHOICE: Chronicles of Transformation: Horizons Ahead, Caroline Biesalski takes you deeper into the art and heart of building meaningful connections. Drawing from her journey as a successful podcast host, Caroline shares powerful strategies and insights on finding exceptional guests, fostering trust, and transforming relationships into lasting friendships and fruitful collaborations.

In The Buried City, Gabriel Zuchtriegel takes us on a behind-the-scenes tour of Pompeii and reveals new archaeological finds that are being unearthed at the site’s biggest dig in a generation. As director of the Pompeii Archaeological Park, Zuchtriegel presents a uniquely intimate perspective on this city that was tragically destroyed and frozen in time by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE. Among the ruins, we find unmade beds, dishes left drying, and bodies of victims encased in ash, but Zuchtriegel shows that we’ve only begun to understand this fascinating place.

On July 1st, 1934, the PCA began rigorously enforcing the Hays Code, and a period of moralistic governance and censorship in the motion picture industry commenced. It was the Great Depression, also a period of economic hardship. America wouldn’t enter World War II until the end of 1941. The people wanted entertainment… a distraction from the realities of life. And despite having to wear a code-adorned straitjacket, Hollywood delivered… producing some of the most epic, memorable, cherished, and enduring films ever made. Take a journey with former Sentinel Ridge Pictures producer and ...

In 1984, a new vision of horror was unleashed upon terrified moviegoers—a razor-gloved bogeyman who slashed his way through the children of those who had murdered him years before. In doing so, this cinematic monster would not just invade the dreams of his victims but give those watching a brand-new nightmare to fear forever.

V-Oh! Reveals hundreds of practical and insightful tools that any voice actor-- from newbie to seasoned pro-- can use to give them an advantage in the competitive world of voiceover. Award-winning producer Marc Cashman takes his 40+ years of experience in V-O production and examines it from different perspectives, offering new angles on mastering necessary skills, dealing with the business side of the industry, and showcasing realistic ways of navigating through the landscape of voiceover in the 21st century.

Torture porn, shock-for-shock’s sake, violence that doesn’t serve the plot, and characters you hate — what was going on in the 2000s in horror cinema? And why were audiences hungry for it? Millennial Nasties takes a critical but appreciative look at an oft-ignored subset of horror. This book dissects the English-language horror films of the 2000s and the cultural events they were responding to.

That's the SUN burning in the sky, keeping dreams and hopes alive, reminding our minds to stay positive inside, for us to feel, survive and thrive!

A music student takes a hilarious time-travelling romp through 200 years of history to meet Mozart and find out why he wrote a lot a lot of smutty letters. On the way he wreaks havoc in the lives of everyone from Queen Victoria to Beethoven, which he has to fix on the way back. Achille Brown, 22-year-old music PhD student, is struggling with the subject of his thesis: the thorniest and most sensitive aspect of Mozartian scholarship - his scatological humour. Always obsessed with the composer, as a child he used to tell people his ambition was to meet Mozart. He realises he is exactly six ...

In his third volume of film essays, best-selling author Scott Colbert takes a look at the work of David Lynch With his conversational tone, and knowledge, which made his work on John Waters and David Cronenberg so successful, Colbert manages to make Lynch accessible and interesting. From Eraserhead to Inland Empire, he runs the gamut, and one thing is certain, you probably won't agree with all of what he says!

The History of and Listening to Blues Music is your essential beginner’s guide to exploring one of the most powerful and influential genres in music history. Whether you're curious about the soulful roots of the blues, want to discover iconic artists like Robert Johnson and B.B. King, or are eager to dive into modern blues revival, this comprehensive guide has you covered. Packed with engaging chapters on the origins of the blues, key subgenres like Delta and Chicago blues, essential listening lists, and practical tips on collecting records and attending live shows, this book is perfect ...

Why do three Gospels tell the same story—yet speak with such distinct voices? For centuries, scholars, pastors, and Bible readers alike have wrestled with the mystery of the Synoptic Gospels. How can Matthew, Mark, and Luke echo each other so closely and yet diverge so profoundly in theology, style, and emphasis? This book confronts that enigma with academic rigor and spiritual depth—offering a guide not just to understanding the Gospels, but to seeing the life of Jesus through three inspired lenses. Behind the familiar verses lies a complex literary and theological tapestry. In The ...

From Pink Flamingos to A Dirty Shame John Waters has something to offend everyone, and make you laugh while doing so. In this collection of essays, Scott Colbert takes a conversational tone about Waters' movies, and why he's one of the most important film directors of the past 40 years. Collected from his popular columns on talkbacker.com, Colbert offers an insightful, humorous and and approachable take on the films from the Pope of Trash.With a foreword by Nick Nightly co-host of the Shut Up Kids podcast, A Journey Through Perversion: The films of John Waters is an essential collection of ...

In Tearing Down the Orange Curtain, journalists Nate Jackson and Daniel Kohn explore the trajectory of punk and ska from their humble beginnings to their peak popularity years, where their cultural impact could be felt in music around the world. Delving deep into the personal and professional lives of bands like Social Distortion, The Adolescents, The Offspring, and their ska counterparts No Doubt, Sublime, Reel Big Fish, Save Ferris, and more, this book gives listeners a deeper look into the very human stories of these musicians.

From a longtime Vanity Fair writer and editor, a delightfully entertaining, intelligent, and illuminating history and tribute to teen movies—from Rebel Without a Cause to Fast Times at Ridgemont High, and on to John Hughes, Mean Girls, The Hunger Games, and more.

Walt Disney is an American hero. From Mickey Mouse to Disneyland, he changed the face of American culture. His is a success story like no other: a man who developed animated film into an art form and made a massive contribution to the folklore of the world.

Christa Dalrymple isn't the kind of woman who will take her own death lying down ... Christa Dalrymple is a respectable middle-class wife in her fifties and doesn’t expect to be murdered alongside her husband one fateful night. It’s even more annoying that she doesn’t manage to see who the murderer is, as that would have saved so much time and effort. Because Christa isn’t the kind of woman to slip away to heaven with her own murder unsolved, even if she believed in such a place as heaven. Can she find where her dead husband has disappeared to, and trap the unknown murderer before ...

Unleash Your Inner Swiftie with 101 Facts About Taylor Swift: A Swiftie’s Ultimate Adventure Through Her Music, Life, and 2025 Journey! Get ready for the ultimate Swiftie adventure, packed with 101 incredible facts and fun activities that let you dive into Taylor Swift’s dazzling world! This vibrant book, perfect for fans aged 8 and up, takes you on a magical journey through Taylor’s life—from her Christmas tree farm days to her record-breaking Eras Tour and her latest 2025 moments. Grab your colors, pens, and imagination, because this book is yours to make your own! Write, draw, ...

A courtroom sketch shows Casandra “Cassie” Ventura on the witness stand, facing an intense cross-examination. Dressed in a tailored pinstriped suit, the 38-year-old singer sits visibly pregnant – eight-and-a-half months along – as she recounts the darkest moments of her relationship with Sean “Diddy” Combs . It is Friday, May 16, 2025, Cassie’s fourth straight day of testimony in Combs’ federal sex-trafficking and racketeering trial, and the atmosphere in the Manhattan courtroom crackles with tension. Cassie’s voice trembles at times, but she remains determined. Her ...

Are you a Livie who screams every word to “drivers license,” danced through the GUTS World Tour, or can’t get enough of Olivia Rodrigo’s heartfelt anthems? Then 101 Facts About Olivia Rodrigo: My Journey with Olivia’s Heartfelt Rise to Fame in 2025 is the must-have book for you! Written by superfan Emma Livie Parker, this passion project is your ultimate guide to Olivia’s incredible journey, packed with 101 fascinating facts that every fan needs to know. From her Disney days on Bizaardvark to her chart-topping albums SOUR and GUTS, this book dives deep into Olivia’s world with...

Explore the mind and mastery of Vinnie Colaiuta—one of the most respected drummers in modern music history. From his early days in a Pennsylvania neighborhood to his breakthrough moment with Frank Zappa, and onward to iconic collaborations with Sting, Joni Mitchell, Herbie Hancock, and countless others, this definitive biography captures the depth, discipline, and creative fire that have made Vinnie the drummer’s drummer. Through exclusive insights into historic sessions, live performances, gear innovations, and the evolution of groove itself, this book reveals how one drummer reshaped ...