Download or read book The World s Most Dangerous Stunts written by Tim O'Shei and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2006 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Describes in countdown format 10 of the most dangerous stunts ever attempted"--Provided by publisher.
Download or read book Dangerous Stunts written by Jonny Zucker and published by eBook Partnership. This book was released on 2014-01-30 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Full Flight non-fiction is a series of books for reluctant readers. Want to be on TV? Find out all about Stunt Artists and Escape Artists in this exciting guide to the world of Dangerous Stunts! From Bond movies to Martial Arts, Houdini to David Blaine, there's something for everyone inside.
Download or read book Surviving Stunts and Other Amazing Feats written by Patrick Catel and published by Heinemann-Raintree Library. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: True stories of amazing feats that daredevils do to entertain their audiences.
Download or read book Danger on the Silver Screen written by Scott McGee and published by Running Press Adult. This book was released on 2022 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "An entertaining, action-packed addition to the TCM program that celebrates an essential, but often overlooked or disregarded part of the film industry: stunts. Offering readers a unique perspective as well as history of the impact and evolution of stunt work, and behind-the-scenes stories from the stunt professionals who risked life and limb to make the magic happen"--
Download or read book Epic Stunts written by Danielle S. Hammelef and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2015 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Explains how stunts are used in movies"--
Download or read book 101 Stunts for Principals to Inspire Student Achievement written by Frank Sennett and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sennett's user-friendly book outlines 101 motivational stunts, accompanied by successful case studies, that educators can employ to creatively inspire and motivate students to higher academic achievement.
Download or read book A Daredevil s Guide to Stunts written by Steve Goldsworthy and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2013 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Describes the activities of stunt men and women, their various stunts in and out of the movies, safety precautions, and famous stunt people"--Provided by publisher.
Download or read book The World s Most Dangerous Bugs written by Nick Healy and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2006 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Describes in countdown format 10 of the world's most dangerous bugs"--Provided by publisher.
Download or read book World s Most Daring Stunts written by Sean McCollum and published by Raintree. This book was released on 2016-09-08 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you ready for a thrill? Stunt men and women have made careers out of doing what other people would be terrified to do. Discover some of their most daring deeds.Would you have what it takes to pull off these insane stunts?
Download or read book The World s Most Dangerous Jobs written by Tim O'Shei and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2007 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Describes 10 of the world's most dangerous jobs in a countdown format"--Provided by publisher.
Download or read book Stunts of Late Nineteenth Century New York written by Kirstin Smith and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-08-19 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stunts of Late Nineteenth- Century New York: Aestheticised Precarity, Endangered Liveness examines the emergence of stunts in the media, politics, sport and art of New York at the turn of the twentieth century. This book investigates stunts in sport, media and politics, demonstrating how these risky performances tapped into anxieties and fantasies concerning work, freedom, gendered/ raced/ classed bodies and the commodifi cation of human life. Its case studies examine bridge jumping, extreme walking contests, stunt journalists such as Nellie Bly, and cycling feats including Annie Londonderry’s round- the- world venture. Supported by extensive archival research and Performance Studies theorisations of precarity, liveness and surrogation, Smith theorises an under- examined form which is still prevalent in art, politics and commerce, to show what stunts reveal about value, risk and human life. Suitable for scholars and practitioners across a range of subjects, from Performance Studies to gender studies, to media studies, Stunts of Late Nineteenth- Century New York explores how stunts turned everyday precarity into a spectacle.
Download or read book Orca Currents Resource Guide written by Kate Hill and published by Orca Book Publishers. This book was released on 2009-09-01 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Orca Soundings are teen novels for reluctant readers. Orca Currents are middle-school novels for reluctant readers. Written at a grade 2.0 to grade 4.5 reading level, these compelling contemporary novels have proven incredibly popular with teachers and librarians looking for material that will engage their most reluctant of readers. Orca has always provided professionally written teachers guides to accompany these books. Now we offer a complete resource guide to enable classroom integration of these popular titles. Including sections on reading levels, book discussion groups, literacy circles, assessment and follow-up activities, this resource guide enables a teacher to implement the Orca Soundings and Orca Currents series as part of a comprehensive independent reading and literacy unit.
Download or read book Introduction to Kitty O Neil written by Gilad James, PhD and published by Gilad James Mystery School. This book was released on with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kitty O'Neil was an American stuntwoman and powerboat racer who was born deaf. Despite her hearing loss, she became one of the most accomplished stuntwomen in Hollywood, performing stunts in various films and TV shows, including "Wonder Woman," "The Bionic Woman," and "The Blues Brothers." Her most famous stunt was a 127-foot fall from a helicopter for the 1979 film "The Incredible Hulk." O'Neil also participated in motorsports and set a land-speed record in 1976, reaching 512 miles per hour on a rocket-powered vehicle. She later retired from stunt work and became a spokeswoman for the deaf community, advocating for better opportunities for people with disabilities. Throughout her life, O'Neil faced numerous challenges due to her deafness, but she never let it stop her from pursuing her dreams. She was a pioneer for women in the stunt industry and a role model for people with disabilities. Her legacy continues to inspire others to break down barriers and overcome adversity.
Download or read book A Companion to Motion Pictures and Public Value written by Mette Hjort and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2022-03-03 with total page 586 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A singular collection of original essays exploring the varied intersections of motion pictures and public value A Companion to Motion Pictures and Public Value presents a cross-disciplinary investigation of the past, present, and possible future contributions of the moving image to the public good. This unique volume explores the direct and indirect public value developed through motion pictures of different types, genres, and screening sites. Essays by world-renowned scholars from diverse disciplines present original conceptual work, philosophical arguments, historical discussion, empirical research, and specific case studies. Divided into seven thematically organized sections, the Companion identifies the various kinds of values that motion pictures can deliver, amongst them artistic, ethical, environmental, cultural, political, cognitive, and spiritual value. Each section includes an introduction in which the editors outline main themes and highlight connections between individual chapters. Throughout the text, probing essays interrogate the issue of public value as it relates to the cinema and provide insight into how motion pictures play a positive role in human life and society. Featuring original research essays on a pioneering topic, this innovative reference text: Brings together work by expert authors in disciplines such as Philosophy, Political Science, Cultural Studies, Film Studies, Sociology, and Environmental Studies Discusses a variety of institutional landscapes, policy formations, and types and styles of filmmaking Provides wide and inclusive coverage of cinema’s relation to public value in Africa, Asia, China, Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas Explores the role of motion pictures in community formation, nation building, and the construction of good societies Covers new and emerging topics such as cinema-based fields focused on health and wellbeing A Companion to Motion Pictures and Public Value is an ideal textbook for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in Film, Media, and Cultural Studies, and is a valuable resource for scholars across a variety of disciplines
Download or read book Cool Careers Without College for Film and TV Buffs written by Melanie Apel and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2007-08-15 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many careers in the film and television industry are highly technical, but you dont need an advanced education to succeed because apprenticeship rather than formal schooling has been the traditional route to success. This guide offers basic helpful tips on finding a career in television and film, from acting to working behind the scenes.
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Download or read book The Curse of the Self written by Mark R. Leary and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although the capacity for self-awareness is an essential aspect of human nature, self-reflection comes at a high price. Self-awareness and its accompanying egoism profoundly affect people's lives, interfering with their success, polluting their relationships with other people, and undermining their happiness. Drawing from work in psychology and other behavioral sciences, in The Curse of the Self, Mark Leary explores personal and social problems that are created by the human capacity for self-reflection and offers insights regarding how these problems may be minimized.
