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NEW DARK AGES--How a Punk Movie Emerald Cities Got Its Improv, is a bold new addition to Rick Schmidt's how-to books about moviemaking, that includes Feature Filmmaking at Used-Car Prices and Extreme DV (Penguin/Random House Books). NEW DARK AGES lets the reader participate in Rick's IMPROV decision-making process as he applies his stream-of-consciousness approach to solving moviemaking problems, where the filmmaker must battle his/her movie into existence, often with little money and little time to complete the task. Readers can learn from Rick's "open universe" approach, where he dares to...

Discover the fascinating world of algorithms and their immense influence on our daily lives with The Algorithmic Age. This eBook delves into the basics of algorithmic design and the rise of artificial intelligence, providing an important understanding of these complex systems. From the power of algorithms in social media and e-commerce to their potential impact on healthcare and education, this eBook brings to life the incredible impact these systems will have on society in the near and distant future. In The Algorithmic Age, you will learn about the role of algorithms in predictive ...

Featuring many of the beloved characters from Sylvia Price’s bestseller, The Christmas Arrival, as well as a new cast of characters, Amish Love Through the Seasons centers around a group of teenagers as they find friendship, love, and hope in the midst of trials. Tragedy strikes a small Amish community outside of Erie, Pennsylvania when Isaiah Fisher, a widower and father of three, is involved in a serious accident. When his family is left scrambling to pick up the pieces, the community unites to help the single father, but the hospital bills keep piling up. How will the family manage?...

Featuring many of the beloved characters from Sylvia Price’s bestseller, The Christmas Arrival, as well as a new cast of characters, Amish Love Through the Seasons centers around a group of teenagers as they find friendship, love, and hope in the midst of trials. Tragedy strikes a small Amish community outside of Erie, Pennsylvania when Isaiah Fisher, a widower and father of three, is involved in a serious accident. When his family is left scrambling to pick up the pieces, the community unites to help the single father, but the hospital bills keep piling up. How will the family manage?...

London, 1965-69…Hilarious whodunit with quirky characters for fans of the Beatles, Golden Girls and Murder She Wrote. A clean, fun read. Beatles abound! The Cozy Beatles Mystery series is definitely a page turner! Helen Spencer's got a problem with stolen cars. What do you get when you cross 1960s supermodels, jealous neighbors and envious businessmen with the Beatles, their wives and girlfriends, and the music of the Summer of Love? A whole bunch of suspects... The one thing you can’t do is panic. So why was I panicking? Because John Lennon's psychedelic Rolls Royce had just been ...

Featuring many of the beloved characters from Sylvia Price’s bestseller, The Christmas Arrival, as well as a new cast of characters, Amish Love Through the Seasons centers around a group of teenagers as they find friendship, love, and hope in the midst of trials. Tragedy strikes a small Amish community outside of Erie, Pennsylvania when Isaiah Fisher, a widower and father of three, is involved in a serious accident. When his family is left scrambling to pick up the pieces, the community unites to help the single father, but the hospital bills keep piling up. How will the family manage?...

Nicky Flynn is coming of age in 1970s Brooklyn, riding into his sophomore year at St. Michaels. Nicky is at once sensitive, resilient, exasperated, and keenly observant - especially when it comes to his father, Patrick. Undeniably enigmatic, and coasting on vanity, charm, and desperation, “Himself”, as Nicky calls his father, is given to picking up old car junkers for cheap at NYPD auctions. But as Patrick’s compulsions slide into alcoholism and abuse, Nicky, his mother, and his sisters brace themselves for an inevitable sharp turn in their addled lives.

Twelve stories to get your little ones through the longest journeys this summer. Worried about how to keep your little ones occupied this summer? Worry no more with this compilation of 12 of the best loved stories. One hour of audio fun to keep your children entertained on even the longest journeys - keeping at bay the dreaded question: 'are we there yet'?

2018 5 Star Readers Favorite Winner Can love survive the quarter-mile at 200 miles per hour? Darlene Britain lives a quiet life in Island Park, Idaho, with her mom and stepfather until she takes one trip to Tucson, Arizona, at her boyfriend’s Austin’s request. On the plane, she meets sexy race car driver Cactus Ronnie. He is bold, takes risks, and is committed to following one’s passions. This chance meeting upsets Darlene, Ronnie, and Austin’s worlds by forcing them to see their lives differently. All of them end up taking chances that none of them ever thought they would. The ...

When worlds collide...opposites attract. Small town race car driver Devon Mattson has never been as captivated as he is by debutante Olivia. She’s smart, witty and rich. But above all is the fact that even though they come from different worlds she understands him, his small town charm and his need for speed. He knows that to be together they’ll both have to give up a lot, but he’s promised to always be there for her. Now, in college, and afterward too. Forever. Olivia Carrington has never felt more alive than when she’s with Devon. She no longer feels the suffocating weight of ...

At any age, in any age, we could all fall by the highway of life. Charlie and Angel are two such teenagers who break the monotony of their foster home life by breaking into houses. When a burglary goes wrong, they escape in a stolen van along the Great Central Road. What follows, just as they are beginning find somewhere to belong, is murder and a ruthless international crime syndicate.

Ranked Top 10 "Best Lit Mags of 2023" by Chill Subs Delight in intriguing, thought-provoking conversations about ethics, philosophy, and social issues! After Dinner Conversation is a monthly literary magazine publishing short fiction. Each issue features both established writers and up-and-coming authors who contribute fascinating philosophical insights on controversial topics like marriage equality, assisted suicide, the meaning of death, animal rights, and defining your "purpose." It's time to go deep in search of truth! If you love reading imaginative short stories on hot topics that ...

Doctor Ritter Lehman thinks he's hot stuff. Can he make his car mechanic believe it? Ritter is the best orthopedic surgeon in Miami. He’s got muscles up to here. And he doesn’t just have a condo at the Ritz-Carlton; he has the whole top floor. What doesn’t he have? Love. He gets what he needs, one night at a time. Anybody who’s anybody already knows about Ritter. They respect him, but they wouldn’t date him. And Joshua, that willowy nineteen-year-old mechanic with a shy smile? No way. A renowned surgeon is not going to date a wrench monkey. Let Joshua stick to fixing Ritter’s ...

Discover: How to Keep Your Teenager Safe Behind the Wheel! If you could prevent your teenage driver from being involved in a serious traffic accident, would you do it? Hopefully the answer to this question is a resounding, "yes of course." Statistics show that 1 in 3 new drivers will receive a traffic ticket or be involved in a traffic collision within the first year of driving. Driver education programs and private driving schools are great for getting teenagers started on the basic skills of learning how to drive. Unfortunately, they do not go far enough in providing the necessary driving...

"Die große und kleine Waschstraße: Gemeinsam sind wir stark!" – Eine bezaubernde Geschichte über Freundschaft und Zusammenarbeit! In einer kleinen Stadt gibt es zwei rivalisierende Waschanlagen: eine wird von der flinken Waschbärenfamilie Blitzfell betrieben, die andere von der starken Elefantenfamilie Grauhauer. Beide Familien sind überzeugt, dass ihre Waschanlage die beste ist, doch sie haben ein Problem: die Waschbären kommen nicht an die hohen Autos ran, während die Elefanten Schwierigkeiten mit den kleinen Autos haben.

The two teens are destined to meet under such circumstances that their lives become desperately entangled as they struggle to survive the Holocaust. These young adults of radically different backgrounds are cast together during war to experience their own distinct coming-of-age epiphany as they painfully explore their increasingly complicated and awkward relationship brewing beneath the canopy of dissonant cultures and beliefs.

Twelve of the best loved children’s book stories to get your little ones through the longest journeys this summer. Worried about how to keep your little ones occupied this summer? Worry no more with this compilation of 12 of the best-loved children’s stories. Two hours of audio fun to keep your children entertained on even the longest journeys - keeping at bay the dreaded question: ‘are we there yet?’

Pretty Pinchworth, a young fairy girl from a poor family, is determined to move up in the world by learning to drive a newly invented magical motor-car. But when one instructor after another refuses to teach a girl, Pretty decides to take matters into her own hands. With help from one of the boys in the driving class, Pretty sets out to earn her driver's certification without an instructor - and along the way, she finds a relationship she didn't expect.

I have multiple daughters and grandchildren. I wrote and designed this book/game with them in mind. I wanted to make a game that provided safe fun and a learning experience for my friends and family members. None of this was copy and pasted. I did not just look up google or chatgpt questions. I asked real questions that could save your life in times of traveling. I also asked real questions about things that are going on in today's world. I did not just read questions, I used different voices and trick questions. This game actually interacts with the players.

I'm visiting relatives out of state and I've picked up a hitcher, but the traffic is making it impossible. We wind up having to sleep in the back of the van, but I really struggle to sleep with clothes on. After some frustrated minutes I finally relent and undress, much to hitch-hiker Daniel’s fear. With us both so close to each other I start to get ideas and soon Daniel’s stiffness is more than apparent. I can’t wait to tackle that big thing of his and take it inside me.