Chicago theater veteran Kevin Theis, co-author of the cult classic Confessions of a Transylvanian: a Story of Sex, Drugs and Rocky Horror presents: Invading Nirvana: a Chicagoan in the City of Angels the story of one actor's quixotic odyssey into the heart of the entertainment industry: Hollywood, California.From the early preparations for his trip to La La Land to his search for representation, his encounters with the famous (and soon-to-be famous) as well as his deep-dive explora...

Chicago theater veteran Kevin Theis, co-author of the cult classic “Confessions of a Transylvanian: a Story of Sex, Drugs and Rocky Horror,” presents: “Invading Nirvana: a Chicagoan in the City of Angels” the story of one actor’s quixotic odyssey into the heart of the entertainment industry: Hollywood, California.From the early preparations for his trip to La La Land to his search for representation, his encounters with the famous (and soon-to-be famous) as well as...

Confessions of a Transylvanian is a one-of-a-kind, backstage look at the greatest cult movie phenomenon of all time - the live Rocky Horror Picture Show - told by those who lived it. The highest-rated Rocky Horror book on the market, Confessions is a moving snapshot of life in a Rocky Horror cast that captures the grit, language and teenage angst of a group of fishnet-clad performers as they explore a world where the only rule was: Don't dream it. Be it.

A town under siege. A malignant force plaguing its people. Can this warrior for good cleanse the sickness before they all fall prey to darkness?Clarisse Garcia walks the arduous path of a spirit hunter. Arriving in the small Australian township of Hartley for work, she immediately senses the area is mired in a centuries-old curse. And when a local paranormal expert shares his evidence, the prescient woman finds herself face to face with a malevolent demon.F...

The Book of Five Rings is a text on kenjutsu and the martial arts in general, written by the Japanese swordsman Miyamoto Musashi around 1645. There have been various translations made over the years, and it enjoys an audience considerably broader than only that of martial artists and people across East Asia: for instance, some foreign business leaders find its discussion of conflict and taking the advantage to be relevant to their work in a business context. The modern-day Hyōhō Niten Ichi...

Two great pieces by Frederick Douglass! Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass and My Bondage and My Freedom.Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass is an 1845 memoir and treatise on abolition written by famous orator and former slave Frederick Douglass during his time in Lynn, Massachusetts. It is generally held to be the most famous of a number of narratives written by former slaves during the same period. In factual detail, the text describes ...

The Antichrist is a book by the philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, originally published in 1895. Although it was written in 1888, its controversial content made Franz Overbeck and Heinrich Köselitz delay its publication, along with Ecce Homo. The German title can be translated into English as either The Anti-Christ or The Anti-Christian, depending on how the German word Christ is translated.Nietzsche claimed in the foreword to have written the book for a ve...

This audiobook includes biographies on the following men: George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, and Benjamin Franklin.The Founding Fathers of the United States led the American Revolution against the Kingdom of Great Britain. Most were descendants of colonists settled in the Thirteen Colonies in North America.Historian Richard B. Morris in 1973 identified the following seven figures as the key Founding Fathers: John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Ham...

Embark on a profound journey of self-discovery and philosophical enlightenment with "Thus Spoke Zarathustra" by Friedrich Nietzsche, now available as a captivating audiobook. In this seminal work, listeners will delve into the profound musings and provocative ideas of one of history's most influential thinkers.As the narrative unfolds, listeners will follow the enigmatic philosopher Zarathustra as he wanders through the mountains, delivering his teachings on the nature of existence...

Embark on a provocative exploration of morality and philosophy with "Beyond Good and Evil" by Friedrich Nietzsche, now available as a captivating audiobook. In this groundbreaking work, Nietzsche challenges conventional notions of morality and invites listeners to question long-held beliefs about good and evil.Through a series of aphorisms and philosophical reflections, Nietzsche delves into the complexities of human nature, morality, and the pursuit of truth. He encourages readers...

Martin Luther King Jr. is easily one of the most famous and influential figures in history. But just how much do you know about this man’s life and achievements?Inside this powerful account of Dr. King’s life, you’ll learn about his early childhood and upbringing, his education and journey to become a doctor and minister, and his first brushes with activism. From starting a family and winning the Nobel Prize to the famous story of Rosa Parks and influential civil rights activists, ...

Warren Buffett is one of the most famous people in the financial world. Now, you can learn to invest like him.In this audiobook, you’ll take a detailed look into Warren Buffett’s life, examining how he became the investing genius he is today. From his temperament, the impact of the people in his life, and his personal investment strategies, you’ll also take a deep look into his mindsets and how important life lessons shaped his investment strategies. You’ll learn:The ...