Download or read book How the Movies Saved Christmas written by William D. Crump and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2017-03-29 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Santa Claus is in trouble! Who will save Christmas? This A-to-Z guide to holiday films, television movies and series specials provides cast, credits, production information and commentary for 228 cinema Christmases that were almost ruined by villains, monsters, spirits, secularism, greed, misanthropy or elf error--but were saved by helpful animals, magic snowmen, selfless children or compassionate understanding. Reviews and references are included.

Download or read book Unfolding as It Should written by Keith Canedo and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2017-09-12 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: According to Filipino island folklore, every life has two stages of destiny—hardships endured as a caterpillar that ultimately guides one’s flight as a butterfly. Teesa Paruparo’s family needed rescuing. Her father Manny’s journey began in a cold and rundown orphanage in Carigara at the turn of the century. Its hardships only served to shape his dreams of a better life, but at what cost? Marita, her mother, lived the life of an island princess in the picturesque fishing village of De La Cruz. Her peaceful, carefree days were shattered when her village was savagely attacked during World War II, resulting in the heartbreaking murder of her father, mother, and brother and in years of struggling to survive as one of thousands of war-refugee children. Manny and Marita’s caterpillar hardships unfortunately affected their children—Teesa and her four older brothers, Thomas, Pete, Auggie, and Sam. Struggling to discover their own paths in 1960s Los Angeles amid their family dysfunction and abuse brought them to the brink of disintegration. But generations of adversity were infused with a strong common thread of hope. And from hope came understanding and finally forgiveness not only of their parents but also of themselves. Teesa Paruparo’s family needed rescuing, and it would come from a surprising and unexpected source.

Download or read book 2010 Screenwriter s Production Company Guide written by Nathan Hansen and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on with total page 427 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Disney Voice Actors written by Thomas S. Hischak and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2011-10-06 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This biographical dictionary is devoted to the actors who provided voices for all the Disney animated theatrical shorts and features from the 1928 Mickey Mouse cartoon Steamboat Willie to the 2010 feature film Tangled. More than 900 men, women, and child actors from more than 300 films are covered, with biographical information, individual career summaries, and descriptions of the animated characters they have performed. Among those listed are Adriana Caselotti, of Snow White fame; Clarence Nash, the voice of Donald Duck; Sterling Holloway, best known for his vocal portrayal of Winnie the Pooh; and such show business luminaries as Bing Crosby, Bob Newhart, George Sanders, Dinah Shore, Jennifer Tilly and James Woods. In addition, a complete directory of animated Disney films enables the reader to cross-reference the actors with their characters.

Download or read book Happy Holidays Animated written by William D. Crump and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2019-03-11 with total page 419 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the early 20th century, animated Christmas cartoons have brightened the holiday season around the world--first in theaters, then on television. From devotional portrayals of the Nativity to Santa battling villains and monsters, this encyclopedia catalogs more than 1,800 international Christmas-themed cartoons and others with year-end themes of Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and the New Year. Explore beloved television specials such as A Charlie Brown Christmas, theatrical shorts such as Santa's Workshop, holiday episodes from animated television series like American Dad! and The Simpsons, feature films like The Nutcracker Prince and obscure productions such as The Insects' Christmas, along with numerous adaptations and parodies of such classics as A Christmas Carol and Twas the Night before Christmas.

Download or read book Friends written by and published by PediaPress. This book was released on with total page 731 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Brenda Song written by Tamra Orr and published by Mitchell Lane Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2013-05 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anyone who watches the Disney Channel knows the beautiful smile of actress Brenda Song. Since she first appeared on a pizza commercial when she was just a little girl, Song has been sharing her spirit and talent with viewers of all ages. Whether she makes you laugh as London Tipton, the world's best shopper; wows you with her martial arts moves as Wendy Wu, Homecoming Warrior; or inspires you with all of her charity work, Song is a star you don't want to miss! Find out about how—and where—she was discovered and what advice she has for other young people who want to become stars just like her.

Download or read book The Foreman s Boys written by William Marcum and published by Sunbury Press, Inc.. This book was released on 2019-03-29 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Employment prospects for many were bleak at the height of the Great Depression. For unmarried recent high school graduates, the prospect of getting a job was mostly non-existent. President Rosevelt’s New Deal plan included the Civilian Conservation Corps, a program specifically targeted to provide employment for those whose job prospects were non-existent. This seventeen to twenty-five-year-old age group would seize upon this opportunity for full-time employment, enroll for a six-month hitch and venture into the unknown. New enrollees processed into the program at regional induction centers after receiving a medical exam, issued clothing and gear, given a general idea of the work projects they would engage. They were then transported to a work camp, their new home for the next six months. The work to be performed was focused on regeneration of America’s severely depleted forests and lands. For many decades harvesting of timber, depletion of natural resources, and taking from the lands had been performed with little or no regard for conservation. The work projects included tree planting, eradication of destructive vegetation, construction of roads and bridges, fire management, soil management, and the development of parks and recreational areas. This book tells the story about CCC Company 1333, Camp S-63, Poe Valley situated in the rugged mountains of central Pennsylvania. From the first day, the camp was activated through the last day of operation, the book is filled with accounts of camp development, work projects, construction of the dam creating Poe Valley lake, and numerous stories told by veterans, camp administrators, and military commanders. Included are hundreds of names of rostered enrollees. Anyone interested in learning what life was like in a CCC camp during and after work hours, this book will provide insight into camp operations and activities. For those researching family history, the roster of names just may include the one you have been looking for. Watch this video from the Poe Valley CCC camp: https://youtu.be/ZOGUrbchYKE

Download or read book A Healing Touch written by Richard Russo and published by Down East Books. This book was released on 2008-04-25 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Richard Russo and five other Maine authors here prove that the close of life need not be filled with darkness, when hospice help is at hand. These writers recount intensely personal and profoundly moving end-of-life accounts that cover a wide spectrum of human experience. All six authors are donating their royalties to a Maine hospice; Down East will also donate 10 percent of proceeds to the same cause.

Download or read book Danny Annie and the Christmas Tree written by Mark Lanham and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2021-07-01 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of Danny and Annie takes place on Christmas morning in their living room. They are in their final year, celebrating their final Christmas in the closing hours of their final day on earth. As they commemorate this very last Christmas morn, Annie makes a wish to live their lives all over again. The wish is granted but not in a way foreseen by either of them. Their adventure begins at the ages they were when they first met in early childhood and ends with them having spent a lifetime together in marriage. Along the way, Danny and Annie face trials and tribulations, both new and old. This story is about how new beginnings can have old endings and how old endings can have new beginnings. Some of the characters Danny and Annie encounter during their perilous journey show themselves, at times, to be treacherous and dangerous. Other characters show themselves to be open and honest with their most common trait being a timely response to a desperate need. The overriding theme is Danny and Annie's journey together, culminating in an encounter with the Grantor of wishes and prayers. This story hopes to reveal the crucial balance between grace and obedience during our walk of life in faith.

Download or read book Tales of a Punk Rock Nothing written by Schweser Himelstein and published by Garrett County Press. This book was released on 2010-11-06 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The classic underground novel about a Jewish kid from Tennessee, who moves to D.C. and hangs out with militant vegetarians, manifesto-writing shoplifters, and strippers who write feminist theory. The story is told through journals, letters and zines. It's got everything you could want out of a novel: a chase scene, a sex scene, plus angst-ridden critiques of American society.

Download or read book Saving the Cowboy s Christmas written by Vicki Lewis Thompson and published by Ocean Dance Press. This book was released on 2024-11-01 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Christmas he’ll give her his heart. Montana cowboy and bartender Rance McLintock is head-over-boots for Lani Armstrong and he’s prepared to sweep her off her feet while she’s visiting for the holidays. Her East Coast job? Minor detail. Technology allows folks to work from anywhere, even snow country. He’s convinced she’s into him. He only needs to strike a match and light that fire. Lani’s fought her attraction to Rance since meeting him at her brother’s wedding months ago. They have no shot. Working remotely would suck the life from the job she loves and Wagon Train offers nothing like it. But when Rance turns on the charm on a magical sleigh ride and cranks up the heat, she’s toast. Falling for him is a huge mistake. Looks like she’s gonna make it. Will the lights of Christmas shine on broken hearts or lead the way to a happily-ever-after? Saddle up for the fun-filled Rowdy Ranch series! Steamy western romances from the NYT bestselling author who brought you the Buckskin Brotherhood of Apple Grove, Montana. If you like sexy cowboys, charming small towns, and laugh-out-loud adventures, you’ll love meeting the McLintocks of Rowdy Ranch. ROWDY RANCH The books in this series are standalone romances and can be read in any order. Having the Cowboy's Baby (Beau & Jess) Stoking the Cowboy's Fire (Cheyenne & Kendall) Testing the Cowboy's Resolve (Marsh & Ella) Rocking the Cowboy’s Christmas (Bret & Molly) Roping the Cowboy’s Heart (Clint & Tyra) Tempting the Cowboy’s Sister (Dallas & Angie) Craving the Cowboy’s Kiss (Gil & Faye) Heating Up the Cowboy’s Christmas (Andy & Desiree) Wrangling the Cowboy’s Dreams (Lucky & Oksana) Blowing the Cowboy’s Mind (Trent & Brit) Finding the Cowboy's Family (Kieran & Sara) Saving the Cowboy's Christmas (Rance & Lani)

Download or read book Musical Theater written by Alyson McLamore and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-09-18 with total page 857 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Musical Theater: An Appreciation, Second Edition offers a history of musical theater from its operating origins to the Broadway shows of today, combined with an in-depth study of the musical styles that paralleled changes on stage. Alyson McLamore teaches readers how to listen to both the words and the music of the stage musical, enabling them to understand how all the components of a show interact to create a compelling experience for audiences. This second edition has been updated with new chapters covering recent developments in the twenty-first century, while insights from recent scholarship on musical theater have been incorporated throughout the text. The musical examples discussed in the text now include detailed listening guides, while a new companion website includes plot summaries and links to audio of the musical examples. From Don Giovanni to Hamilton, Musical Theater: An Appreciation both explores the history of musical theater and develops a deep appreciation of the musical elements at the heart of this unique art form.

Download or read book First Wilderness written by Sam Keith and published by Graphic Arts Books. This book was released on 2014-09-15 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fans of the Alaskan classic ONE MAN’S WILDERNESS will enjoy reading this memoir of how its author, Sam Keith, and its subject, Dick Proenneke, first met. After serving as a US Marine during World War II and attending college on the GI Bill, Sam Keith decided to seek adventure and acceptance in Alaska. He arrived on Kodiak Island in July, 1952, where he secured a job as a laborer on the Adak Navy base. He befriended a group of like-minded men there, including Dick Proenneke, who shared a love of the outdoors, hard work, and self-reliance. Keith explored the wilds of South Central Alaska while working on the Navy base, and later as a Stream Guard and Enforcement Patrolman. In his hunting and fishing trips with Dick and his friends, Keith found almost everything he sought. But at the end of three years, Keith decided to go Outside to pursue other dreams. Dick Proenneke tells him, “Sam, you know right well you don’t want to leave this country. Don’t give up on it. Me and you got to figure something out.” In 1973, Keith went on to write ONE MAN'S WILDERNESS: AN ALASKAN ODYSSEY, based on his dear friend’s journals and photography. It was reissued in 1999 and won a National Outdoor Book Award (NOBA). In 2003, portions of text from the book and some of Proenneke's 16mm movies were used in Alone in the Wilderness, which began appearing on US public television stations. The documentary follows Proenneke as he builds a log cabin with only hand tools, and includes reflections on wildlife, weather, and the natural scenery he sees around him. Sam Keith passed away in 2003. But in 2013, his son-in-law, children’s book author/illustrator Brian Lies, discovered in an archive box in their garage a book manuscript, originally written in 1974 after the publication of ONE MAN’S WILDERNESS. FIRST WILDERNESS is the story of Keith’s own experiences, at times harrowing, funny, and fascinating. Along with the original manuscript are photos and excerpts from his journals, letters, and notebooks, woven in to create a compelling and poignant memoir of search and discovery.

Download or read book A Seductive Kiss written by Francis Ray and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2012-01-31 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Friends become lovers when they are reunited in New York City in this African American romance from a New York Times–bestselling author. Bestselling author Francis Ray celebrates the lifelong bonds between the Grayson family and their friends—with a heartwarming love story years in the making . . . Dianna Harrington is known throughout the world as “The Face” —the stunningly beautiful spokesmodel for her family’s fashion empire. She could probably have her pick of any man she wants. But Dianna would rather kick back and relax with a good friend—namely Alex Stewart, who she’s known, and harbored a crush on, her whole life . . . Ever since they were kids, Alex has been Dianna’s protector and pal, a shoulder to cry on. But as the brother of her best friend, Alex always seemed untouchable. Now a successful New York lawyer, Alex never realized how lonely Dianna’s life has been—or how innocent she is in the ways of love. Alex wants more than anything to heal her heart. But is his desire worth the risk? After a lifetime of longing, something’s gotta give. Maybe all it takes is just one kiss . . . Praise for Francis Ray: “Ray, a prolific storyteller in the mode of Nora Roberts, demonstrates a veteran’s skill for crafting fascinating, soulful characters with believable motives and mishaps.” —Publishers Weekly “The best storyteller of the Century. From the first page to the end, I fell in love with Francis Ray.” —Mary Morrison, New York Times–bestselling author of Who’s Loving You? “[Ray] creates characters and stories we all love to read about.” —Eric Jerome Dickey, New York Times–bestselling author of The Other Woman

Download or read book The Time Life Book of Christmas written by Time-Life Books and published by Time Life Medical. This book was released on 1987-09 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas written by Alonso Duralde and published by Limelight Editions. This book was released on 2010 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Profiles noteworthy Christmas films of all types, including movies for children and for grownups, comedies, sad movies, crime and adventure films, horror movies, versions of "A Christmas Carol," the worst movies, and the classics.