The unbelievable insider stories of how they ‘got the shot’!Cinematic Immunity tells the story of New York City's movie industry from the crew members who created the sets, lit the scenes, and shot the film. Focused on the golden age (1950-1990) of New York filmmaking, Cinematic Immunity covers On the Waterfront through The Sopranos.The East Coast film industry, thousands of miles from the Los Angeles executives, existed by its ow...

For anyone who has ever wanted to take an acting class, "this is the best book on acting written in the last twenty years" (David Mamet, from the Introduction).This book describes a technique developed and refined by the authors, all of them young actors, in their work with Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright David Mamet, actor W. H. Macy, and director Gregory Mosher. A Practical Handbook for the Actor is written for any actor who has ever experienced the frustration...

When Colin gets a visit from the great beyond, he's whisked into a life he thought was just a fantasy. With the snap of his fingers or muttering of words he can have anything he wants, and go anywhere he chooses. As with any story, evil is on the move and it's up to Colin to keep evildoers at bay. Along with some friends, Colin must rush to learn his magic and become the hero the magical community thinks he is.Can Colin learn his magic in time to defeat a dark witch?Can he ...

The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.In the bitter Christmas cold of a Maryland winter, Delaino Riodan, orphaned heir to the Conlan family fortune, finally decides that enough is enough and flees the clutches of his abusive family. With him are the only two friends he’s ever known—Tucker, a family slave, and Raj, an exquisitely-trained stallion Del stole from his grandfather’s stables. Together they head west in search of Delaino’s lon...

Reeling from the loss of her mother, plagued with a bad case of writer's block (and don't even talk about those extra twenty pounds), Renata DeChavannes feels as though everything is just plain wrong. And that was before the tabloids caught her sweetheart, filmmaker Ferg Lauderdale, sharing an intimate squeeze with Hollywood's hottest young tamale.But the granddaughter of the formidable Honora DeChavannes possesses more hell than belle in her backbone—and she's about to reclaim it....

Transform Your Financial Future TodayAre you ready to revolutionize your financial life? Discover the secrets to building sustainable wealth while you sleep. "Passive Income for Beginners" is the definitive guide that unveils the myths surrounding passive income and empowers you with proven strategies to create lasting wealth.Imagine a life where your money works for you. This engaging book leads you on a transformative journey. Start by unraveling the basics and dispelling...

History remembers augusta ada lovelace as the prim, aristocratic pioneer of the digital age—the "enchantress of number" who wrote the world's first computer program a full century before the invention of the microchip.But the true story of ada lovelace is far darker, far more dangerous, and infinitely more fascinating.The victorian hacker tears away the sanitized veneer of nineteenth-century propriety to reveal a woman torn between two warring bloodlines. T...

In the colorful world of Gumshoe City, every resident is a detective. You might even recognize a couple of them! Of course this means when a mystery appears, a few toes will be stepped on, some fingers will be pointed, and occasionally someone will end up dead.

A woman's dead body is found in a park missing a single red shoe, but that is all Holmes needs to embark on an investigation that will lead him to uncover a conspiracy that will shake the foundation of everything he knew about his small town until now. Holmes will need his friends, wits, and quirky personality to uncover the truth, all without missing his high school graduation.The Game is Afoot.

“A thorough, long-overdue study of Black Americans’ contributions during the War of Independence. . . . An important piece of American and African American history.”—Kirkus ReviewsIn this enlightening and informative work, military historian Lt. Col. Michael Lee Lanning (ret.) reveals the little-known, critical, and heroic role African Americans played in the American Revolution, serving in integrated units—a situation t...

Tap Into the Power of Human ConnectionCreating a thriving organization where employees feel valued, the environment is energized, and high productivity and innovation are the norm requires a new kind of leader who fosters a culture of connection within the organization. Connection Culture, 2nd Edition, is your game-changing opportunity to become that leader and to begin fostering a connection culture in your organization. Stop undermining performance and take the first step toward ...

The Byrd Machine ran Virginia politics for more than half a century.This political organization rose to power during the era of Jim Crow, wielding power and influence over everything from who got the nod to be governor to how the state maintained racial segregation. Inheriting its tactics from two previous political machines, the Byrd organization operated with a pathological hatred of debt spending, crushing the power of labor unions and forcing its will on Black ...