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...

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...

All hail The King! Celebrate the music, loves, life, and extraordinary times of the greatest rock’n’roller of them all!There will never be another performer quite like Elvis Presley with his long sideburns, slick hair, dapper clothes and eccentric live shows. This wonderful tribute in words and pictures looks back at the life of the most successful recording artist of all time, bringing the sight and sounds of his incredible story to vivid life.Relive his early years, when ...

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...

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.

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 ...

Cupcakes are everywhere! From weddings to children’s parties cupcakes have been re-invented in the most gorgeous flavours and designs.The rise of ready made icing fondants, squeezy tubes and low-cost piping kits has seen a huge interest into a cake that most of us took for granted as children. Back in the seventies most of us called cupcakes ‘fairy cakes’ and was something that we did our with mum as our first cooking experiment!Included in this Book are some inspirational ...

Behind the bucolic plantation estates of Northern Virginia lies a history of scandal. The region has a rotating cast of greedy supervisors, vain senators, bullying occupiers and party bosses. The Aryan Nations once flooded the streets of Arlington. Infamous floating brothels once sailed the Potomac. Even George Washington's death at his historic estate outside the capital is shrouded in mystery. Join journalist and author Michael Lee Pope as he serves a cookie full of arsenic on a cold pla...

Michael Lee West's indomitable G.R.I.T.S. (Girls Raised in the South) are back -- enduring rough times with all the grace and outrageous flair expected of true Southern heroines.Bitsy Wentworth -- fleeing yet another relationship nightmare in a "borrowed" red Corvette, with her baby daughter and a recently acquired "demon child" -- has an APB out on her for attempted murder (she broke her ex-husband's nose with a frozen slab of ribs that she purchased at the Piggly Wiggly). Her mam...

When Crandal Mackey was elected commonwealth's attorney in 1903, he set his sights on the illegal bars, bordellos and casinos of Alexandria County. The Virginia county--now Arlington County and parts of Alexandria--was plagued by crime in the streets and corruption at City Hall. Armed with a shotgun and accompanied by an axe-wielding posse, Mackey embarked on a crusade, busting up saloons and conducting raids throughout the county. When the dust settled, Mackey had shut down an infamous ra...

Go inside the long-forgotten 19th century period when Alexandria left Virginia and incorporated itself into the fledging Distric of Columbia. This groundbreaking history uncovers the time in the 19th century when Alexandria left the commonwealth of Virginia and became incorporated into the emerging District of Columbia. It was an experiment that failed after half a century of neglect and a growing animosity between North and South. However, it was a fascinating time when cannon were dragge...

Of all the card games played throughout the world, there are few that catch the public imagination quite like Poker. Whether your preference is for Texas Hold'em, Seven Card Stud, Omaha Eight or any other permutation, there are many techniques you can use to improve your game and the "Little Book of Poker Tips" is packed with tips to give you that extra edge. Whatever level you play at, whether with friends, in tournaments or online, there are basic principles that will really help you to ...