From Marceline to the Magic KingdomAward-winning Associated Press reporter Bob Thomas' original biography of Walt Disney is fast-moving and insightful—the perfect introduction to Walt for readers of all ages.The stories told in Magician of the Movies unravel the man who fascinates us to this day. Thomas puts us in the wagon with young Walt making the rounds with Doc Sherwood in Marceline, Missouri. He makes us feel Walt's despair at the loss of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit—and W...

In If I Knew Then, which was first published in 1962, Debbie Reynolds makes her debut as an author, having already excelled in numerous other fields of expression—including appearing in motion pictures, on the stage, in vaudeville and on television, and selling more than a million copies of her record "Tammy," from the movie Tammy and the Bachelor (1957)."I'm Debbie Reynolds."Well, I'm not really Debbie; I'm Mary Frances. But if you like Debbie you can call me that. Or you ca...

More than eight-five years after his death, Irving Thalberg remains a legendary Hollywood figure. With his remarkable talent for developing stars and doctoring scripts, this architect of the American film created some of America's best-loved movies: Ben-Hur, Mutiny on the Bounty, Grand Hotel, Romeo and Juliet, The Good Earth, Camille, A Night at the Opera, and many more. His genius has made his name a legend in the land of lege...

“Let's Dance” is a fantastic vintage guide to social dancing. It has step-by-step instructions for a variety of traditional dances, as well chapters on history, popularity, general remarks, and much more. This volume is highly recommended for novices and veteran dancers looking to expand their repertoire. Contents include: “From Polka to Mambo – The History of Social Dancing in America”, “On Your Mark, Get Set – Preparing to dance... Simplest Exercises”, “Everybody Does the Foxtrot – The S...

EMPIRES RISE AND FALL...What if you lived in a country with an overly restrictive government that used technology to suppress individual freedoms?When David Evans agreed to help with the technical details of staging a New Year's Eve event in the small city of Penndelom, PA, he could never have imagined what their fireworks would set off.Suddenly, David's world erupts into chaos as the United States breaks into new geographic regions. Is this new found order better t...

Church leadership is a demanding and challenging role. There are many responsibilities involved in leading a church, which can be difficult to maneuver without the proper tools and resources.Written with Biblebased truths and helpful insights, Foundations of Church Administration is both an exploration of those responsibilities and a practical guide to navigating through them. Each chapter is authored by a notable expert in the field who, with sound experience and effective steps, h...

**This is the Commemorative Edition of one of the most trusted and respected nonfiction books about Walt Disney ever written!Includes 4 commemorative essays; a photo insert with more than 60 behind-the-scenes images; and an endnotes section with insightful passages from 15 Disney historians and authors to provide further context for modern audiences.**Walt Disney is an American hero. From Mickey Mouse to Disneyland, he changed the face of American culture. His is a success ...

**This is the Commemorative Edition of one of the most trusted and respected nonfiction books about Walt Disney ever written!Includes 4 commemorative essays; a photo insert with more than 60 behind-the-scenes images; and an endnotes section with insightful passages from 15 Disney historians and authors to provide further context for modern audiences.**Walt Disney is an American hero. From Mickey Mouse to Disneyland, he changed the face of American culture. His is a success ...

The best way to learn how to navigate change successfully is to look at practical examples of change management programmes. Organizational Change Explained shares stories and insights from experienced change practitioners so professionals can reflect on their own work, respond critically to what others have done, and take away new tools and techniques to apply to their own change management practice. The book includes a range of cases from different sectors and co...

Harry Cohn was the cofounder and president of Columbia Pictures, which he ran from the 1930s thru 1950s, producing such classics as It Happened One Night, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, and All the King's Men. Cohn—who abhorred personal publicity—left no writings, made no speeches, and rarely submitted to interviews. Despite this, acclaimed biographer Bob Thomas brilliantly illuminates the life of the powerful but elusive studio head in King Cohn: The Life and...

THE WIT & WISDOM OF WALL STREET is the stock market investor's ultimate collection of savvy investment tips, clever quotes, and humorous New Yorker cartoons. This little book is a wonderful client-appreciation gift for Stock Brokers and Certified Financial Planners to give to their clients on special occasions such as birthdays and Christmas: a gift that will be enjoyed and kept forever.

It was the triumph and the tragedy of his life. As a producer, he had reached the pinnacle of success; there was nowhere else to go. In this biography, noted Hollywood chronicler Bob Thomas reveals the stormy career of a shrewd, self-confident intellectual whiz kid who today personifies the image of a studio head during the Golden Age of movies. It tells of the women Selznick loved and the fortunes he amassed and lost; of the great stars he made and the magnificent motion pictures he creat...