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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.

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

When 4 men cross the wrong besties they get the gory awakening of a lifetime.

Step Into Walnut Grove Like Never Before What really happened behind the scenes of Little House on the Prairie? Was Walnut Grove ever that charming? And just how much of Nellie Oleson's drama was rooted in truth? Walnut Grove Revisited is a smart, nostalgic, and often laugh-out-loud exploration of the beloved television series that defined a generation. Author Jenna Bird blends rich historical context with entertaining behind-the-scenes insights to show how the 1970s and 1980s TV phenomenon—shaped by Michael Landon’s iconic vision—transformed gritty pioneer reality into cozy, family-...

In a moment of mutual, playful, drunken, eroticism Tricia, a female Lycanthrope, flashes into WereWolf form and gives her longtime human lover Derek, unaware she’s “Of The Pack”, a love bite on the neck and just barely breaks the skin. In the morning, to her horror, she realizes what she has done. That night when the full moon rises, Derek will become a WereWolf, and with dread, she needs to break the news to him before it happens, exposing her secret, and teach him skills to live and survive in his new life, like eating CSI, Crime Scene Investigation, responsibly.

Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders return to the studio for another series of their award-winning show, Titting About. As ever, the comedy icons gather together six weighty subjects… and then tit about with them. From adopting chickens to time travel, these two titans of comedy will stop at nothing to educate, inform, and eat the excellent array of snacks available in the studio. Expect revealing personal stories, showbiz gossip, a good deal of unsubstantiated opinion, and multiple accounts of thoroughly embarrassing themselves.

Ever spotted a quilt in a classic film or wondered if that embroidered cloak meant more than it seemed? Welcome to the magical crossroads of Hollywood and handcraft. Threads of the Silver Screen: Fun Facts About Threads, Textiles & Onscreen Stitchery is a one-of-a-kind journey through over 1,000 surprising and delightful movie moments where fabric stole the show. Whether it’s a knitted scarf that sparked a fashion craze, a hidden message stitched into a costume hem, or the quilt that quietly carried the emotional weight of a scene—this book uncovers the fascinating role of textiles in ...

"La brújula de los valores" es una guía inspiradora para vivir una vida feliz y satisfactoria, llena de significado y propósito. A través de una variedad de temas que abarcan desde la honestidad y la confianza hasta la amistad y la perseverancia, este libro ofrece consejos y reflexiones sobre cómo incorporar valores positivos en nuestra vida cotidiana. Cada capítulo es una invitación a reflexionar y a poner en práctica valores importantes que pueden ayudarnos a enfrentar los desafíos de la vida de manera constructiva y efectiva. Con un lenguaje claro y accesible, este libro es una ...

There has never been a better time to write for children. E-books are now being developed for children but new writers are making errors. Some people think that writing for children is easy but nothing could be further from the truth. The market is tough because of poorly presented manuscripts. That is why this book is so important, it will guide you through the minefield of avoidable mistakes. Written by a professional writer with a huge amount of experience as a children's author under her belt, you will have expert guidance and it really could be your name on that book.

"Words in Motion: Inspiring Monologues for Actors" is a captivating collection of monologues that brings characters and emotions to life on the stage. With a range of diverse and thought-provoking pieces, this book provides actors with a powerful toolkit to express their talent and connect with audiences on a profound level. From the depths of despair to the heights of triumph, these monologues take readers on an emotional journey through the human experience. Each carefully crafted piece captures the essence of its characters, exploring their hopes, dreams, fears, and vulnerabilities. ...

Let’s get one thing clear right out the gate: just because I’m standing here with my boobs flapping in the breeze like two proud, liberated breakfast pancakes does not mean I’m not running the damn show. That’s right. These jugs are out, these cheeks are exposed, and my leadership style is stronger than your Wi-Fi signal at a Starbucks. You might be thinking, “Wait—can you really lead, manage, inspire, and dominate while stark naked?” To which I say: bitch, watch me. This book isn’t about nudity for nudity’s sake. It’s about ownership. Confidence. Command. Boobs and ...

The Disney Playbook: Lessons in Business, Branding, and Global Domination Step into the magic behind the mouse with The Disney Playbook - the ultimate guide to understanding how Disney became a global empire. This book dives deep into the business strategies, branding brilliance, and innovative mindset that transformed a cartoon mouse into an unstoppable cultural force. From billion-dollar acquisitions like Pixar, Marvel, and Lucasfilm to groundbreaking moves in streaming with Disney+, every chapter unpacks Disney’s bold decisions and secret playbook for success.