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What is one thing the print media, stage, and screen have in common? They all have, and still do, used sexual suggestion and the nude or scantily clad female body to sell their products. From the birth of photography, the camera and other media have been used to capture the essence of men’s...

Ever wonder what it's really like inside the commercial horse-and-carriage industry? Let me, a long-time carriage driver, take you on a journey through the ins and outs of life on the carriage. Learn what the horses' and drivers' lives are really about, what it's like for the horse and driver driving...

At the Academy Awards, the answer to who wore what matters just as much as who won what. Focusing on the actresses nominated for Oscars and a few seminal presenters, Made for Each Other traces the fashion trends of the widely watched Oscar ceremony. From the splendor of Vivien Leigh to the spare war-era...

You know Elvis Presley as the “King of Rock and Roll”, but what else do you know about him? In this book, we're going to discuss his life as a child as well as the inspirations that made him a legend. Reading about the biography of famous people will help you understand what it takes to be successful in your chosen field of interested.

It’s a contraption that makes the lists of “Greatest Inventions Ever”; at the same time, it’s accused of causing global disaster. It has changed everything from architecture to people’s food habits to their voting patterns, to even the way big business washes its windows. It has saved countless...

nor-mal: 2 a: according with, constituting, ornot deviating from a norm, rule or principle b: conforming to a type, standard, or regular pattern 4 a: of, relating to, or characterized by average intelligence or development Uh, who wants that? Hot on the heels of her New York Times bestseller...

Do you wish you were in the audience during Barbra Streisand's final performance of Funny Girl on Broadway?Do you wonder how far Jonathan Groff was willing to go to score tickets to Thoroughly Modern Millie?And are you dying to know which beloved TV star and Tony Award winner was caught with...

Oakdale Cotton Mills, in continuous operation in rural Jamestown since 1865, began as Logan Manufacturing Company immediately after the Civil War. Its primary backer, Cyrus P. Mendenhall, was a descendant of Jamestown's early Quaker settler James Mendenhall. In the late 1880s, the mill's ownership moved...

If you are an aspiring actor with dreams of becoming a success like Al Pacino, Julia Roberts, Brad Pitt and the likes, then this is the step-by-step blueprint for you. Here’s what you get: - You will discover the secrets about the acting industry. - Larn acting techniques to perform better...

Streetwise is the premier guide to taking your magic to the streets. Utilizing his 30+ years of performing experience, The Blackbelt Magician will supply you with the tricks and tips you need to not only survive, but thrive on the street. Whether you are a beginner or seasoned pro, this book will give you the confidence you need to hit the bricks and entertain the most skeptic crowd.

Dutch-born Australian director, Rolf de Heer, is Australia’s most successful and unpredictable film-maker, with fifteen feature films of widely varying style and genre to his name. Arising from the author’s 2006 – 2009 PhD research at the Queensland University of Technology (which focused on...

Larry Cohen: The Stuff of Gods and Monsters traces the extraordinary career of the legendary writer/producer/director responsible for such cult and classic films as Black Caesar, It's Alive, God Told Me To, The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover, Q - The Winged Serpent, The Stuff, Maniac Cop, and...

So you’re a singer, dancer and actor with a passionate love for the stage and you dream of performing behind the footlights with all the musical theater greats. Broadway here you come! Musical Theater is an incredibly exciting and rewarding line of work. SO, let’s get into the heart of stepping...

Fashion Logistics examines the principles and practices behind responsible fashion retailing and cost-effective supply chain management in the fashion industry. Fashion Logistics assesses the early growth and changes in the industry as well as the drivers of change in the market. Important...