Download or read book The Film Lover s Companion written by David Quinlan and published by Citadel Press. This book was released on 1997 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique treasury provides information on 2,000 stars and the movies they made - from the early silent films to today. For each star, old or new, there is a concise biography and complete chronological list of all movie and TV appearances. Included are triumphs and disasters alike - as well as Academy Award nominations and prizes. Each entry is accompanied by a photograph of the star at the height of his or her career or in a typical role. Both the old and the new of cinema are found within these pages: Bette Davis William Powell, Marlene Dietrich, John Wayne, Carole Lombard, Richard Burton, Clint Eastwood, Robert De Niro, Robin Williams, Winona Ryder, Kevin Costner, and Christopher Walken, among hundreds of others. From the obscure (Gloria Talbott) to the mega-famous (Tom Cruise), from the award winners (Tom Hanks) to the never nominated (Edward G. Robinson), from the classics (Buster Keaton) to the luminaries of today (Jim Carrey) - the careers of all are here.

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Download or read book Film Lover s Companion written by Sellers Productions and published by Sellers Publishing. This book was released on 2002-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This pocket-sized hardcover journal is designed people who love movies. It has 180 lined pages divided by 6 colorful, subject-specific tabs; Films to See, Films to Rent, Films to Recommend, Theatre Info, Books & Web Sites and Notes. Divider tabs are beautifully illustrated. Each companion also features a nameplate and clear, zippered pocket for easy storage of ticket stubs, business cards or receipts.

Download or read book Movie Lover s Companion written by Caprica Publishing and published by . This book was released on 2019-12-13 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Makes for a great gift any time of year for family and friends! The perfect Christmas or birthday gift for those "hard to find for people" on your list. Dad and the kids will love it! Everyone loves to cuddle up on a nice comfy couch and enjoy their favorite TV show or movie. With the world virtually at your fingertips these days, online TV/Movie services can provide a wealth of entertainment upon the click of a remote. The only problem is that sometimes you forgot what you've already watched and whether it's worth watching again or not. This 8.5 x 11 entertainment logbook book is filled with 100 pages that let you keep track of the shows and movies you plan to see and that you've already watched. Quickly add your own reviews, comments, etc. so that you or others will know what you've seen before and whether it's worth another viewing. Add TV program names, season and episodes, quickly and easily Add your own starred ratings Current favorite TV shows and movies list Upcoming releases watch list Movie title, genre, rating, date watched Note: This is a logbook, journal etc. that you write in. It does not include and movie and TV photos, stories, etc.

Download or read book The Opera Lover s Companion written by Charles Osborne and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 648 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by a well-known authority, this book consists of 175 entries that set some of the most popular operas within the context of their composer's career, outline the plot, discuss the music, and more.

Download or read book TV and Movie Lover s Companion written by Caprica Publishing and published by . This book was released on 2019-12-13 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Makes for a great gift any time of year for family and friends! The perfect Christmas or birthday gift for those "hard to find for people" on your list. Dad and the kids will love it! Everyone loves to cuddle up on a nice comfy couch and enjoy their favorite TV show or movie. With the world virtually at your fingertips these days, online TV/Movie services can provide a wealth of entertainment upon the click of a remote. The only problem is that sometimes you forgot what you've already watched and whether it's worth watching again or not. This 8.5 x 11 entertainment logbook book is filled with 100 pages that let you keep track of the shows and movies you plan to see and that you've already watched. Quickly add your own reviews, comments, etc. so that you or others will know what you've seen before and whether it's worth another viewing. Add TV program names, season and episodes, quickly and easily Add your own starred ratings Current favorite TV shows and movies list Upcoming releases watch list Movie title, genre, rating, date watched Note: This is a logbook, journal etc. that you write in. It does not include and movie and TV photos, stories, etc.

Download or read book The Roller Coaster Lover s Companion written by Steven J. Urbanowicz and published by Citadel Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Profusely illustrated and engagingly written, this book tells the whole exciting story of the history and development of roller coasters, from the first 15-foot-high, four-mile-per-hour Switchback Railway in Coney Island's 1884 amusement park to today's wild mega-monsters. Photos throughout.

Download or read book The Classical Music Lover s Companion to Orchestral Music written by Robert Philip and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2018-12-04 with total page 969 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An invaluable guide for lovers of classical music designed to enhance their enjoyment of the core orchestral repertoire from 1700 to 1950 Robert Philip, scholar, broadcaster, and musician, has compiled an essential handbook for lovers of classical music, designed to enhance their listening experience to the full. Covering four hundred works by sixty-eight composers from Corelli to Shostakovich, this engaging companion explores and unpacks the most frequently performed works, including symphonies, concertos, overtures, suites, and ballet scores. It offers intriguing details about each piece while avoiding technical terminology that might frustrate the non-specialist reader. Philip identifies key features in each work, as well as subtleties and surprises that await the attentive listener, and he includes enough background and biographical information to illuminate the composer’s intentions. Organized alphabetically from Bach to Webern, this compendium will be indispensable for classical music enthusiasts, whether in the concert hall or enjoying recordings at home.

Download or read book The New Food Lover s Companion written by Ron Herbst and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2013-09-01 with total page 928 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Essential for anyone who talks, eats, or thinks about food." —Bev Bennett, Chicago Sun-Times The New Food Lover's Companion is an indispensable resource for everyone from home cooks to culinary professionals. This widely praised and highly esteemed reference guide has been updated with new information to reflect the way we eat in today's world, taking into account our healthier lifestyles and more diverse palates, including: Over 500 new cultural listings, including Korean, Persian, and South American additions Definitions and explanations for cooking tools and techniques A microwave oven conversion chart An extensive breakdown of food labels and nutritional facts Suggestions for substituting recipe ingredients Among the myriad of foods and culinary subjects defined and explained are meat cuts, breads, pastas, and literally everything else related to good food and enjoyable dining—a veritable food bible for the novice home-cook, culinary student, or the self-proclaimed foodie. The New Food Lover's Companion is a reference guide—not a cookbook—but it includes hundreds of cooking tips plus an extensive bibliography of recommended cookbooks. More than 7,200 entries plus line art are included in this seminal work. "As thick and satisfying as a well-stuffed sandwich." —The New York Times

Download or read book TV Lover s Companion written by Caprica Publishing and published by . This book was released on 2019-12-13 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Makes for a great gift any time of year for family and friends! The perfect Christmas or birthday gift for those "hard to find for people" on your list. Dad and the kids will love it! Everyone loves to cuddle up on a nice comfy couch and enjoy their favorite TV show or movie. With the world virtually at your fingertips these days, online TV/Movie services can provide a wealth of entertainment upon the click of a remote. The only problem is that sometimes you forgot what you've already watched and whether it's worth watching again or not. This 8.5 x 11 entertainment logbook book is filled with 100 pages that let you keep track of the shows and movies you plan to see and that you've already watched. Quickly add your own reviews, comments, etc. so that you or others will know what you've seen before and whether it's worth another viewing. Add TV program names, season and episodes, quickly and easily Add your own starred ratings Current favorite TV shows and movies list Upcoming releases watch list Movie title, genre, rating, date watched Note: This is a logbook, journal etc. that you write in. It does not include and movie and TV photos, stories, etc.

Download or read book Movie Time Madness written by Louis D. Lavalle, Sr. and published by . This book was released on 2021-12-10 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can't remember that movie you saw, or the actor's name, or the year released? Movie Time Madness is the perfect journal for making notes of movies you have seen, from streaming services and television broadcasts. Over 100 lined pages. Plenty of room to write in details, i.e., show title, year released, dates watched, director, actor(s), genre and ratings. Plus every movie page contains a quiz, with a famous quote so you can guess the movie, year and actor(s). It's easy to use, and perfect for having friends over to test everyone's movie knowledge. Once you start using the journal, you won't want to miss recording another movie!Here are some examples of the movie quiz:[Example 1 (clue): "Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn." Movie: "Gone With the Wind." Year: 1939. Actor: Clark Gable. Example 2 (clue): "You make me want to be a better man." Movie: "As Good As It Gets". Year: 1997. Actor: Jack Nicholson. Great, now you know TWO!"Movie Time Madness" will also make a perfect gift for anyone, one that will remind the recipient who gave it to them.This is a custom-designed journal which prompts you to record your thoughts after watching a movie. The 6x9 format makes it very handy to hold and make entries. Pages are numbered for easy reference. This journal will be as good as you make it. The more details you record, the more you will want to refer to it, especially when the conversation turns to movies---just bring out this journal!

Download or read book Movie Time Madness Second Edition written by Louis Lavalle and published by . This book was released on 2022-01-05 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the perfect journal for movie and film lovers. With over ruled 120 pages, it has room for all your notes. The move listing pages prompt you to fill in the movie title, year, actors, genre, all while you're watching your favorite flick! The real bonus with Movie Time Madness is the Popcorn Quiz on every page. The puzzle provides a famous quote from the movie and you have to guess it! There's lots spaces for you comments and reviews too.Some examples of the popcorn Puzzle quotes are:1. "All right, Mr. DeMille, I'm ready for my close-up." (1950) 2. "Fasten your seatbelts, it's going to be a bumpy night." (1950)3. "You can't handle the truth." (1992)What makes this journal so convenient is its 6x9 format, easy to handle and easy to write in. With all the movie info inside, you can invite friends over for a movie nostalgia night and use the book as your question and answer source!But best of all you'll have a go-to source with all your movie listings and never have to wrack your brain trying to remember "that movie," or "what was that actor's name?" .... it will all be in your person copy of Movie Time Madness!And lastly what a wonderful gift this journal will be for friends like you who enjoy watching movies! Better yet, order a few and keep them unhand for last-minute gift-giving! Answers to above:1. Sunset Boulevard - Gloria Swanson, William Holden2. All About Eve - Bette Davis, Anne Baxter3. A Few Good Men - Jack Nicholson

Download or read book Uncle John s Bathroom Reader Dog Lover s Companion written by Bathroom Readers' Institute and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-07-15 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From mongrels to Marmaduke, Uncle John unleashes the mysteries, marvels, and mayhem of man's best friend. The only thing that’s more eager to please you than your dog…is this Bathroom Reader about dogs! It’s a very good book! Oh, yes it is! Good book! So cuddle up with your canine companion and lap up… * Movie mutts * Doggie heroes * The scoop on poop * Decoding your dog’s behavior * Famous folks and their faithful Fidos * How to train your puppy to be a TV star * Backstage hijinks at the Westminster Dog Show * The world’s largest, fastest, smartest, and oldest dogs * The stories of Marmaduke, Snoopy, Odie, and much, much more!

Download or read book The Mathematics Lover s Companion written by Edward R. Scheinerman and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2017-01-01 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Twenty-three mathematical masterpieces for exploration and enlightenment How can a shape have more than one dimension but fewer than two? What is the best way to elect public officials when more than two candidates are vying for the office? Is it possible for a highly accurate medical test to give mostly incorrect results? Can you tile your floor with regular pentagons? How can you use only the first digit of sales numbers to determine if your accountant is lying? Can mathematics give insights into free will? Edward Scheinerman, an accomplished mathematician and enthusiastic educator, answers all these questions and more in this book, a collection of mathematical masterworks. In bite-sized chapters that require only high school algebra, he invites readers to try their hands at solving mathematical puzzles and provides an engaging and friendly tour of numbers, shapes, and uncertainty. The result is an unforgettable introduction to the fundamentals and pleasures of thinking mathematically.

Download or read book The Movie Lovers Club written by Cathleen Rountree and published by New World Library. This book was released on 2011-02-09 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Large screen TVs and full-line DVD services have liberated movie lovers from fear of parking and stale popcorn. Across the country, movie lovers are staying in and creating their own version of book clubs — but without the homework. The Movie Lovers’ Club — the only guide for movie nights with friends — motivates readers to form their own Lovers’ Club clubs to explore the more than 100 excellent film suggestions, summaries, critical reviews, and insider anecdotes. Author Cathleen Rountree offers a year’s worth of must-see classic, contemporary, independent, and foreign films and provocative discussion questions to keep the cinematic conversation lively. With everything readers need to know to start a Movie Lovers’ Club, the book’s selections run the gamut and include powerful films such as To Kill a Mockingbird, Henry and June, and Real Women Have Curves. Whether you need advice for a political group, a girls’ night out party, or a band of indie film devotees, movie watching reaches new depths with ideas on where, when, and how to launch a film group.

Download or read book A Companion to the Horror Film written by Harry M. Benshoff and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2017-01-17 with total page 613 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This cutting-edge collection features original essays by eminent scholars on one of cinema's most dynamic and enduringly popular genres, covering everything from the history of horror movies to the latest critical approaches. Contributors include many of the finest academics working in the field, as well as exciting younger scholars Varied and comprehensive coverage, from the history of horror to broader issues of censorship, gender, and sexuality Covers both English-language and non-English horror film traditions Key topics include horror film aesthetics, theoretical approaches, distribution, art house cinema, ethnographic surrealism, and horror's relation to documentary film practice A thorough treatment of this dynamic film genre suited to scholars and enthusiasts alike

Download or read book Little Women The Official Movie Companion written by Gina McIntyre and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2019-11-05 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Go behind-the-scenes with the March sisters in this official companion to the major motion picture adaptation of Little Women, written and directed by Academy Award nominated director Greta Gerwig. Louisa May Alcott’s beloved classic comes to life in Greta Gerwig’s 2019 film, and this stunning guide details the making of the major motion picture, with an all-star cast featuring Timothée Chalamet, Chris Cooper, Laura Dern, Louis Garrel, James Norton, Bob Odenkirk, Florence Pugh, Saoirse Ronan, Eliza Scanlen, Meryl Streep, and Emma Watson. Learn about the history that led to Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel and the modern vision that brought these cherished characters to life for a new generation. Take a look at how the film was made in an insider’s guide packed with cast and crew interviews, photos of the real-life locations that were transformed into iconic sets for the film, and recipes that bring the flavors of 19th century New England to life. Featuring lavish full color photos of the set, actors perfecting their craft, detailed images of key props, and more, this companion is a must-have both for fans of the film and Alcott’s original masterpiece.