This book examines how the persistent and deepening casualization and precarity of acting work, coupled with market pressures, has affected the ways in which actors are trained in the US and UK. It reviews the existing state of training, looking at various theories of what the actor does, debates about casting, and the impact of reality television and social media. In the increasing effort to find ways to overcome the precarious labour market for actors and other performers, the traditiona...

Locating Migrating Media details the extent to which media productions, both televisual and cinematic, have sought out new and cheaper shot locations, creative staff, and financing around the world. The book contributes to debates about media globalization, focusing on the local impact of new sites of media production. The book's chapters also question the role that film and television industries and local and regional governments play in broader economic develop and tax incentive...

Bioremediation, or enhanced microbiological treatment, of environments contaminated with a variety of organic and inorganic compounds is one of the most effective innovative technologies to come around this century! Practical Environmental Bioremediation: The Field Guide presents updated material, case histories and many instructive illustrations to reflect the evolving image of this fast-emerging industry. Bioremediation technology has witnessed great strides towards simplifying treatabil...

... a testimony to Rev. Kings many years of study and experience in conducting workshops in meditation and development of intuitive and spiritual gifts. Through this fascinating and uplifting collection of inspirational talks, you will discover new perspectives to many common subjects. Barry freely offers help to any soul searching for the meaning in this life and a deeper understanding of our purpose for being born into the physical ... treats the reader to an opening of their minds with ...

It isn't just war. It's space war!Geronimus Krone, the most dangerous man in existence has altered the course of time, appointed himself King of Space, and now rules the galaxy with the help of his four monstrous generals and their armies.Cal Carver and his crew are the galaxy's only hope. But, reeling from their recent loss, they can't stop Krone on their own. Fortunately, they've got a whole bunch of friends they can call on for help.With Krone's ...

A collection of 67 original recordings of speeches significant in United States and world history. Hear presidents, politicians, activists, sports figures and more in their own words as they talk about some of the most important events in the 20th century.

Who was Dan Leno? In 1901 everyone in Britain knew who he was. They had seen him live on the music hall stage, listened to his jokes on the new gramophone and watched his funny antics in some of the earliest moving pictures. Even King Edward VII was a fan and the popular press dubbed Dan Leno 'The King's Jester'. But his path to fame was a hard one: he journeyed from being a child performer in the London and Liverpool slums to a chaotic career in hard-bitten northern variety theatres. Dan ...

A young girl is raised by secret government agents after her parents were murdered by an unknown group of Japanese thugs . She's confused by an incident that happened to her as a child trying to figure out why until strange powers come upon her a the voice of someone she's never heard starts to guide her way in life to teach her how to survive and use her new found gifts.

When a black West Texas cowboy goes to the big apple after falling in love with a super model. She becomes attractive to him, they start a friendship and decided to become roommates because of the sparkling desires they feel for one another like they had been together in a passed life causing a powerful bond of irresistible love to grow between them. But her family is something he has yet to get use to after they meet although he's a laid-back cool country boy. He must endure his wacky new...

EVERY PERSON FACING "IMPOSSIBILITY" MUST READ THIS BOOK! Barry Milazzo is a master storyteller with a riveting story to tell. Many are calling this extraordinary work the best book they've ever read. Barry shares his journey with brutal honesty rarely seen in Christian books, yet with charm and wit. JONI EARECKSON TADA: "Every once in a while, when true-grit and courage exude from a child with a significant disability … it touches your heart like nothing else. Thank you for writing down yo...

When Sassy's mother Marilyn gets her a balloon and throws a birthday party for her. All sorts of crazy things goes down as Big Tex invites some of his people, so does Marilyn invites one of her cousins who has a gang banging son that thinks he can fight anyone until he meets Texas cowboys. But the story is about love and happiness. Therefore, new love is found when Patricia finally finds her man as Marilyn is still up to her old tricks Sassy has to put a stop to her actions once and for al...

“Troy meant one thing only to the men gathered here, as it did to their commanders. Troy was a dream of wealth; and if the wind continued the dream would crumble.”As the harsh wind holds the Greek fleet trapped in the straits at Aulis, frustration and political impotence turn into a desire for the blood of a young and innocent woman – blood that will appease the gods and allow the troops to set sail. And when Iphigeneia, Agamemnon’s beloved daughter, is brought to the coast under f...