A Long Time Ago in a Cutting Room Far, Far Away is a behind-the-scenes look at some of the most influential films of the last fifty years by Paul Hirsch, a film editor who worked on more than forty features.Starting with his work on Carrie, Hirsch gives insight into the production process, touching upon casting, directing, cutting, and scoring. It’s a riveting look at the decisions that went into creating memorable and iconic scenes and offers fascinating portrait...

A timeless and insightful volume of essays—with more than 130 recipes—by the master of American cuisineThe Armchair James Beard showcases the many roles of America's first celebrity chef: teacher, culinary alchemist, restaurant reviewer, occasional dieter, visionary, and gourmand. Collected by Beard's longtime friend and colleague John Ferrone, each essay resonates with impassioned opinions and a distinctly American voice. Beard takes us on a journey from ...

A compelling reevaluation of the Enlightenment from one of its leading historiansIn this concise and powerful book, one of the world's leading historians of the Enlightenment provides a bracing and clarifying new interpretation of this watershed period. Arguing that philosophical and historical interpretations of the era have long been hopelessly confused, Vincenzo Ferrone makes the case that it is only by separating these views and taking an approach grounded in so...

The Stewardship Controversy: A Deeper Look into Biblical StewardshipWhat if stewardship is more than managing money — what if it's the very heart of the battle between Heaven and Hell?In The Stewardship Controversy, Kiwayne L. Ferron takes readers on a groundbreaking journey through Scripture to uncover stewardship's divine origin — from Eden to eternity. With profound clarity and biblical depth, Ferron reveals how stewardship is not just ...

Born in Jamaica and arriving in the United States as a young teen, Ferron S. Johnson faced numerous challenges that could have derailed his dreams. This is an author who defied all odds to create a better future for himself and those around him.. However, instead of succumbing to the hardships, he used them as fuel to drive his determination and resilience. Through his own personal experiences, he discovered the power of mindset and how it can transform one's life. Drawing from his own exp...

Learn C\# programming from scratch using the all-new Unity 6 as a fun and accessible entry point with this updated edition of the bestselling series Free with your book: DRM-free PDF version + access to Packt's next-gen Reader\*Key FeaturesBuild a strong foundation in programming concepts and the C\# languageBecome confident in the fundamentals and features of Unity in line with Unity 6Create a playable game prototype in Unity―a working first-p...

Learn C\# programming from scratch using Unity as a fun and accessible entry point with this updated edition of the bestselling series. Includes invitation to join the online Unity Game Development community to read the book alongside peers, Unity developers/C\# programmers and Harrison Ferrone. Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free eBook in the PDF format.Key FeaturesLearn C\# programming basics, terminology, and coding best practicesBec...

A terrifying literary thriller set on the Alaskan tundra, about the mystery of evil and mankind's losing battle with natureAt the start of another pitiless winter, the wolves have come for the children of Keelut. Three children have been taken from this isolated Alaskan village, including the six-year-old son of Medora and Vernon Slone.Shaken with grief and seeking consolation, Medora contacts nature writer and wolf expert Russell Core. Sixty years old, ailing in both body ...

Clive Barker, author of The Thief of Always, delivers an epic battle filled with fantasy and adventure that readers won't want to put down!A journey beyond imagination is about to unfold...It begins in Chickentown, USA. There lives Candy Quackenbush, her heart bursting for some clue as to what her future might hold.When the answer comes, it’s not one she expects.Welcome to the Abarat, a vast archipelago where every island i...

A Lucas Davenport thriller by internationally bestselling novelist John Sandford.A Lucas Davenport thriller by internationally bestselling novelist John SandfordHe was the best at what he did. A chameleon, invisible... uncatchable. For how could you catch an invisible manAfter a two-year break, Lucas Davenport is back on the force and his first job is dealing with state investigator Meagan Connell. Determined to prove a lin...

Detective-story master Dashiell Hammett gives us yet another unforgettable read in Red Harvest.When the last honest citizen of Poisonville was murdered, the Continental Op stayed on to punish the guilty—even if that meant taking on an entire town.Red Harvest is more than a superb crime novel: it is a classic exploration of corruption and violence in the American grain.

Now living in upstate New York, former LAPD lieutenant Peter Decker is plunged into a bizarre web involving academia, underworld crime, and calculating killers in this compulsive novel in New York Times bestselling author Faye Kellerman's beloved Decker and Lazarus series.Former LAPD lieutenant Peter Decker is relishing the quiet and slow pace of his new job with the Greenbury police department. The work is low stress and engaging, and it’s been almost a year since the las...