Ethan Foster's Books

When Broadway Went to Hollywood

By: Ethan Mordden

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

When Broadway Went to Hollywood

By: Ethan Mordden

When films like The Jazz Singer started to integrate synchronized music, in the late 1920s many ambitious songwriting pioneers of the Great White Way - George and Ira Gershwin, Cole Porter, Richard Rodgers, and Lorenz Hart, among many others - were enticed westward by Hollywood studios' promises of national exposure and top dollar success. But what happened when writers native to the business of Broadway ran into the very different business of Hollywood? Their movies had their producer despots, their stacking of writing teams on a single project, their use of five or six songs per story where Broadway fit in a dozen, and it seemed as if everyone in Hollywood was uncomfortable with characters bursting into song on the street, in your living room, or in "a cottage small by a waterfall." Did the movies give theater writers a chance to expand their art, or did mass marketing ruin the musical's quintessential charm? Is it possible to trace the history of the musical through both stage and screen manifestations, or did Broadway and Hollywood give rise to two wholly irreconcilable art forms? And, finally, did any New York writer or writing team create a film musical as enthralling and timeless as their work for the stage? In When Broadway Went to Hollywood, writer and celebrated steward of musical theatre Ethan Mordden directs his unmistakable wit and whimsy to these challenging questions and more, charting the volatile and galvanizing influence of Broadway on Hollywood (and vice versa) throughout the twentieth century. Along the way, he takes us behind the scenes of the great Hollywood musicals you've seen and loved (The Wizard of Oz, Gigi, The Sound of Music, Chicago, West Side Story, The Music Man, Grease) as well as some of the outrageous flops you probably haven't. The first book to tell the story of how Broadway affected the Hollywood musical, When Broadway Goes to Hollywood is sure to thrill theatre buffs and movie lovers alike.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

286

Publisher

Oxford University Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

019939542X

ISBN 13

9780199395422

Intermittent Fasting: Discover The Key To Healthy Weight Loss And Improved Metabolic Function.

By: Ethan D. Anderson

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Intermittent Fasting: Discover The Key To Healthy Weight Loss And Improved Metabolic Function.

By: Ethan D. Anderson

Unlock the door to a healthier, slimmer, and more energetic you." Unlock the secrets to a healthier, slimmer, and more energetic you with "Intermittent Fasting: Discover the Key to Healthy Weight Loss and Improved Metabolic Function." This comprehensive guide dives deep into the world of fasting, exploring its rich history and revealing the science behind its numerous benefits. From weight loss and metabolic health to mental well-being and spiritual growth, intermittent fasting offers an array of transformative advantages. This book breaks down the various fasting strategies and offers practical tips to ensure success in your fasting journey. Whether you're a fasting novice or an experienced practitioner, you'll find invaluable insights and guidance throughout the chapters. Learn how to prepare, start, maintain, and safely break a fast, while understanding the potential pitfalls and mistakes to avoid. Discover how fasting can be combined with other lifestyle changes, such as healthy eating, exercise, and meditation, for maximum benefit. Gain important knowledge about fasting during pregnancy and the considerations for those with medical conditions. By the end of "Intermittent Fasting: Discover the Key to Healthy Weight Loss and Improved Metabolic Function," you'll be equipped with the tools and know-how to take charge of your health and well-being, setting you on the path to a happier and more fulfilled life. Join the fasting revolution and unlock your true potential today! Table of Contents Introduction Welcome to the world of fasting The history of fasting The benefits of fasting Overview of the book Understanding Fasting What is fasting? The different types of fasting The science behind fasting The benefits of fasting The Benefits of Fasting for Weight Loss How fasting can help with weight loss The science behind fasting and weight loss Different fasting strategies for weight loss Tips for success with fasting for weight loss The Benefits of Fasting for Metabolic Health How fasting can improve metabolic health The science behind fasting and metabolic health Different fasting strategies for metabolic health Tips for success with fasting for metabolic health The Benefits of Fasting for Mental Health How fasting can improve mental health The science behind fasting and mental health Different fasting strategies for mental health Tips for success with fasting for mental health The Benefits of Fasting for Aging and Longevity How fasting can improve aging and longevity The science behind fasting and aging Different fasting strategies for aging and longevity Tips for success with fasting for aging and longevity The Benefits of Fasting for Spiritual Growth How fasting can improve spiritual growth The science behind fasting and spiritual growth Different fasting strategies for spiritual growth Tips for success with fasting for spiritual growth Preparing for a Fast How to prepare for a fast What to eat before a fast Hydration and fasting Tips for success with preparing for a fast Starting a Fast How to start a fast Different fasting strategies What to expect during a fast Tips for success with starting a fast Maintaining a Fast How to maintain a fast Different fasting strategies What to do if you feel hungry or weak Tips for success with maintaining a fast Breaking a Fast How to break a fast What to eat after a fast How to reintroduce food after a fast Tips for success with breaking a fast Combining Fasting with Other Lifestyle Changes How to combine fasting with healthy eating How to combine fasting with exercise How to combine fasting with meditation Tips for success with combining fasting with other lifestyle changes Common Fasting Mistakes to Avoid Common fasting mistakes How to avoid fasting mistakes How to stay safe while fasting Tips for success with avoiding fasting mistakes Fasting and Medical Conditions Fasting and medical conditions How to fast with medical conditions When to avoid fasting Tips for success with fasting and medical conditions Fasting and Pregnancy Fasting and pregnancy When to avoid fasting during pregnancy How to fast safely during pregnancy Tips for success with fasting and pregnancy Conclusion and Next Steps Recap of the benefits of fasting Final tips for success with fasting What to do next Additional resources for fasting and wellbeing Frequently Asked Questions. How long should you do fasting? What are the 3 types of fasting? What is the benefits of fasting? How long should you fast a day? Does lemon water break a fast? What hours are good to fast? What is the healthiest fasting? What are the don'ts of fasting? Does fasting burn belly fat? Does fasting shrink your stomach? What happens if you drink water while fasting? Is it OK to fast everyday? Does coffee break a fast? How much weight can you lose by fasting? What are the stages of fasting? Does green tea break a fast? How do you fast for beginners? Does fasting slow down aging? Which fasting method burns the most fat? What type of fasting is best for fat loss? How long can a person fast safely? What happens after 1 week of intermittent fasting? What happens when you fast for 16 hours? Does fasting increase fat burning? What happens when you eat after fasting? What is 3 days water fasting? What happens if you don't eat for a day? What do you eat on fasting diet? How long should I fast for weight loss? How long should I be fasting for? What you Cannot eat during fasting? What is the best thing to do while fasting? How do I start fasting? Which type of fasting is best for weight loss? Does sleep count as fasting? Can fasting cleanse your body? Who is fasting not recommended for? What is allowed during fasting? What should I eat after 16 hours of fasting? What is allowed and not allowed during fasting? What is the best meal to eat after fasting? What time is best for intermittent fasting? What are the 5 stages of fasting? How long does it take for fasting to start working? How to get rid of belly fat? What are the 4 types of fasting? Is it better to fast at night or morning? What are the benefits of 12 hour fasting? What are the benefits of 16 hour fasting? Can we brush teeth while fasting? Does 16 hour fasting work? What is 14 hours intermittent fasting? What are the side effects of intermittent fasting? What are the advantages of fasting? How long should you fast for? What happens to your body when you fast? What are 3 reasons for fasting? What is good to drink when fasting? How long of a fast is good for you? How long should I fast to cleanse my body? How many hours a day is it good to fast? What does 7 days of fasting do? Can fasting reset your gut? At what point is fasting unhealthy? What is a dirty fast? Why do you have to fast for 16 hours? What are the most effective hours to fast? What type of fasting pleases God? What are the rules of a fast? What foods won't break a fast? Is 12 hours enough for intermittent fasting? What is the best fasting schedule for weight loss? What is the hardest part of fasting? Why do we fast for 21 days? What happens to liver during fasting? Will fasting detox my liver? What are detox symptoms when fasting? What happens if you only eat once a day? Why am I gaining weight while fasting? How should a beginner start intermittent fasting? Do and don'ts during intermittent fasting? What is the correct way to do intermittent fasting? What are the 5 stages of intermittent fasting? Which meal is best to skip for intermittent fasting? Is it better to fast for 12 or 16 hours? What is the best hours for intermittent fasting? What can I drink in the morning while intermittent fasting? What happens after 16 hours of fasting? What is the 5 2 fasting rule? How many weeks does it take to see results from intermittent fasting? Do you get cheat days with intermittent fasting? What meal should be the biggest? Does one bite of food break a fast? What should I not eat after intermittent fasting? Is fasting for 12 hours beneficial? What are 3 disadvantages of intermittent fasting? Does sleeping count as fasting? What are the best times for a 16-hour fast? Does it matter if you fast 15 or 16 hours? Does it matter what hours you fast on the 16 8? Can you drink Coke Zero while fasting? Will milk in coffee break a fast? Can I have milk in intermittent fasting? Does your body burn fat after 16 hours of fasting? What is a good fasting schedule? What are the dangers of intermittent fasting? Why intermittent fasting isn't healthy? Who shouldn't do intermittent fasting? Are there long term effects of intermittent fasting? Is it OK to intermittent fast everyday? When should I stop intermittent fasting? Can fasting damage your stomach? Why you shouldn't fast to lose weight? How many days a week should I intermittent fast? Do doctors recommend intermittent fasting? Can I take a one day break from intermittent fasting? Is it OK to not eat after 7pm during intermittent fasting? What's the longest you should intermittent fast? Do you gain weight after you stop intermittent fasting? Does fasting reset your gut? How often should you do 16 8 intermittent fasting? Is it OK to fast for 15 hours instead of 16? How often should you do a 16 hour fast? Does intermittent fasting slow metabolism? What is the correct way to intermittent fast? Is 14 hours enough for intermittent fasting? Can fasting damage your body? Can I skip one day a week of intermittent fasting? Can you take a break from intermittent fasting on weekends? Why am I not losing weight on 16 8 fasting? What happens in the first month of intermittent fasting? What foods don't break a fast? What are the 5 types of fasting? What types of fasting are in the Bible? Can you lose weight on a 2 day fast? How long is the healthiest fast? What is the best fasting for fat loss? What is the healthiest time to fast? What kind of fasting did Jesus do? What is true fasting according to the Bible? What can I drink while fasting? What is dry fasting in the Bible? Why does God want us to fast? Who fasted in the Bible for 3 days? What should not be done in fast? Will a boiled egg break my fast? Will I lose weight if I stop eating for 3 days? How long can you fast safely? What is the unhealthiest fast? How long is too long to fast? Does fasting slow aging? Will fasting for 3 days burn fat? Who should not do intermittent fasting? What are the dangers of water fasting? How do Christians fast? Who in the Bible fasted for 7 days? How do you properly fast for God? What does the Bible say to eat during fasting? How many calories will kick you out of a fast? What is the difference between clean and dirty fasting? What are 3 types of fasting? Is lemon water dirty fasting? What breaks a dirty fast? How many days should I fast to cleanse my body? Which fasting is more effective? Does drinking coffee break a fast? Will 20 calories break a fast? Are eggs OK to break a fast? Does gum break a fast? How do you know if you're in autophagy? When you fast do you lose muscle or fat first? What is the benefit of a 72 hour fast? Does fasting heal the liver? What does 5 days of fasting do to your body? How long does the Bible say we should fast? Is a 24-hour fast better than a 16 hour fast? Will a 16 hour fast put me in ketosis? When fasting What do you lose first? What no to do during fasting? Why is autophagy good? What can I have while fasting? Do vitamins break a fast? Does apple cider vinegar break your fast? How many carbs will break a fast? How many calories is considered restriction? Is calorie restriction good for weight loss? Is 1200 calories too restrictive? How many calories should you restrict a day? Why am I not losing weight eating 1200 calories? Can eating too little cause weight gain? How many calories is too little? Will I lose belly fat if I eat less? Why am I gaining weight when I'm eating less and working out? Why am I gaining weight in calorie deficit? Does fasting slow your metabolism? Is 1500 calories a day too little? Is 1500 calories too low for cutting? Why am I eating less than 2000 calories a day but not losing weight? How to speed up my metabolism? Why am I losing weight so slowly in a calorie deficit? What foods fill you up but are low in calories? Does calorie restriction slow metabolism? What is the minimum calories per day to lose weight? How do I know if I'm in calorie deficit? Why is my body holding onto weight? Why does my stomach get big when I don't eat? Why is my stomach getting bigger even though I m losing weight? How can I shrink my stomach fast? Why am I eating less and exercising more but not losing weight? Why am I not losing weight when I eat very little? What does it mean to eat seasonally? What is the benefit of eating seasonally? Is it good to eat seasonally? What foods to eat each season? What are 5 seasonal foods? What is a seasonal diet called? What is a disadvantage of Seasonal food? Why eating seasonally and locally is better for you? What foods are in season each month? What season is the healthiest? Which season is best for health? How do you eat local and seasonal? What are examples of seasonal? What food we eat in winter season? Is it cheaper to eat seasonally? Why do people want seasonal food all year round? What season do you lose the most weight? What season is it easiest to lose weight? What seasons help you lose weight? Which season do people gain weight? What weather is best for skin? Which weather is best for human body? What is the meaning of seasonal? What is a seasonal activity? What is an example of seasonal consumer? What food we eat in spring season? What food is eaten in rainy season? Which food is best for summer?

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

367

Publisher

BornIncredible.com

Published Date

ISBN 10

1776969790

ISBN 13

9781776969791

Love Song

The Lives of Kurt Weill and Lotte Lenya

By: Ethan Mordden

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Love Song

The Lives of Kurt Weill and Lotte Lenya

By: Ethan Mordden

Noted historian of the Broadway musical chronicles the braided lives of two of the twentieth century's most influential artists For the first time, Ethan Mordden chronicles the romance of Kurt Weill and Lotte Lenya in Love Song, a dual biography that unfolds against the background of the tumultuous twentieth century, scored to music from Weil's greatest triumphs: Knickerbocker Holiday, Lost in the Stars, Lady in the Dark, Happy End, One Touch of Venus and The Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny. The romance of Weill, the Jewish cantor's son, and Lenya, the Viennese coachman's daughter, changed the history of Western music. With Bertolt Brecht, they created one of the definitive works of the twentieth century, The Threepenny Opera, a smash that would live on in musical theatre history. Weill, the jazz Mozart, was the creator whose work is backstage, unseen. Lenya, his epic-theatre femme fatale, was the performer who put the work into view. They heard the same unique music, but he gave it form while she gave it life. Love Song is ultimately the story of a great romance scored to some of the twentieth century's greatest music.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

350

Publisher

St. Martin's Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

1250017572

ISBN 13

9781250017574

Planning the Pacific Northwest

By: Jill Sterrett,Connie Ozawa,Dennis Ryan,Ethan Seltzer,Jan Whittington

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Planning the Pacific Northwest

By: Jill Sterrett,Connie Ozawa,Dennis Ryan,Ethan Seltzer,Jan Whittington

The Pacific Northwest is green to the extreme. Yet a day trip can go from pristine wilderness to downtown Seattle, Portland, or Vancouver. How are these commercial and cultural hot spots keeping nature and growth in balance - and what's coming next? Trace the path from forests and fish to bikes and brews as Planning the Pacific Northwest continues the APA Planners Press series on how planning shapes major American cities.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

341

Publisher

Routledge

Published Date

ISBN 10

1351177532

ISBN 13

9781351177535

Handbook of Psychotropic Herbs

A Scientific Analysis of Herbal Remedies for Psychiatric Conditions

By: Ethan B Russo,Virginia M Tyler

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Handbook of Psychotropic Herbs

A Scientific Analysis of Herbal Remedies for Psychiatric Conditions

By: Ethan B Russo,Virginia M Tyler

Discover herbal alternatives for the treatment of psychological disorders! Reliable and fact-filled, the Handbook of Psychotropic Herbs: A Scientific Analysis of Natural Treatments for Psychiatric Conditions offers psychiatrists, psychologists, counselors, physicians, and students in these fields a comprehensive review of the history, pharmacology, chemistry, and uses of medicinal herbs. A valuable resource for understanding today's unregulated herbal marketplace, this essential guide examines such herbs as ginkgo, ginseng, kava kava, linden, German chamomile, St. John's wort, and valerian, among others. The Handbook of Psychotropic Herbs will help you make a well-informed decision on what herbal treatments may be effective and safe for patients, or for you! Figures show that 30 percent of American adults use herbs. The Handbook of Psychotropic Herbs investigates the medical value of over 30 well-known herbs through in-depth evaluations that will give you a fuller understanding of the uses and misuses of these natural remedies. This invaluable guide examines the history, use, and research findings of each herb. The Handbook of Psychotropic Herbs lists the effectiveness of each herb, guidelines for its use, and any precautions you need to be aware of, and also includes the author's recommendations on approved dosages. Containing cutting-edge information about herbal medicine, the Handbook of Psychotropic Herbs will assist readers in making intelligent choices about buying and using herbs. Some of the herbs discussed in this reliable and fact-filled book include: California poppy Chinese and American ginseng kava linden German and Roman chamomile St. John's wort lavender damiana passion flower plus many more! The Handbook of Psychotropic Herbs contains the history, use, phytochemistry, laboratory and clinical studies, and consumer and physician information for each of these widely-used herbs. This important book will help you better understand the role of plants in human psychopathophysiology and its treatment, enlightening you about alternative and proven herbal options for medical care. A Behavioral Science Book Club Main Selection!

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

369

Publisher

Routledge

Published Date

ISBN 10

1136386009

ISBN 13

9781136386008

The Diamond Party

By: Ethan Collins

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

The Diamond Party

By: Ethan Collins

After Brandi Monroe, a soon to be freshman at Goodton High, appears missing during an end-of-summer beach party her friends suspect she’s swimming. But Brandi’s body is discovered the next morning drowned in the ocean and David Miller, a single father struggling to raise two teenagers since his wife Mary’s cancer death, realizes a boy, Joey Young, may have been involved in this young girl’s death. Then David’s daughter, Adele, asks to date him! David uncovers more than a homicide as Goodton residents discover their place within the Diamond Party, a system uniting good people with diabolical ones to plan their community. The party has fortified four sides of life within a secret hierarchy and David’s children are left to pass into adulthood too early. In this coming of age tale, a single father’s bravery makes him the victim of circumstance when good folks fail to stand against boys taking advantage of girls, men manipulating goodwill, and a society relying on evil to get things done.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

189

Publisher

Church Publishing

Published Date

ISBN 10

1301437549

ISBN 13

9781301437542

Deep Cover

By: Ethan Ross

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Deep Cover

By: Ethan Ross

The kidnapping of three US oil workers from an oil refinery facility in Iran, on charges of spying, increased tensions with the already perilous relations between the two countries. With sanctions already in place and diplomacy having failed, the US President, realising his hands were tied, has only one other course of action at his disposal. With a network of global spy agencies in play, it was a race against time to uncover the sinister secrets of the regime. This is the third book in the Jack Copeland series

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

810

Publisher

ShieldCrest Publishing

Published Date

ISBN 10

1912505851

ISBN 13

9781912505852

Desperate Passage

The Donner Party's Perilous Journey West

By: Ethan Rarick

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Desperate Passage

The Donner Party's Perilous Journey West

By: Ethan Rarick

Drawing on fresh archeological evidence, recent research on topics ranging from survival rates to snowfall totals, and heartbreaking letters and diaries made public by descendants a century-and-a-half after the tragedy, Ethan Rarick offers an intimate portrait of the Donner party--ninety pioneers who became stranded in the Sierra Nevada mountains in the winter of 1846-47-- and their unimaginable ordeal.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

305

Publisher

Oxford University Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

0195383311

ISBN 13

9780195383317

Meet Arian Foster: Football’s Ultimate Rusher

By: Ethan Edwards

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Meet Arian Foster: Football’s Ultimate Rusher

By: Ethan Edwards

Arian Foster has been called the “most interesting man in the NFL.” Kids will learn why in this biography. Chapters cover Foster’s early life, his days at the University of Tennessee, his struggle to get drafted, and his career with the Houston Texans. Readers will also learn about Foster’s eclectic interests, his family life and charity work, and how his belief in himself helped him succeed when others had counted him out.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

Publisher

The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc

Published Date

ISBN 10

147772916X

ISBN 13

9781477729168

Law in a Digital World

By: M. Ethan Katsh

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Law in a Digital World

By: M. Ethan Katsh

The world of law is a world of information. Rules, judgments, decisions, interpretations, and agreements all involve using and communicating information. Today, we are experiencing a significant transition, from letters fixed on paper to information stored electronically. The digital era, where information is created, stored, and communicated electronically, is quickly approaching, if not already here. The future of law will no longer be found in impressive buildings and leather-bound books, but in small pieces of silicon, in streams of light, and in millions of miles of wires and cable. It will be a world of new relationships and greater possibilities for individual and group communication, an environment where the value of information increases as it is shared. In Law in a Digital world, M. Ethan Katsh explores how these new technologies will alter one of our most central institutions. He considers the different ways in which people will not only electronically read and write, but also interact with our vast storehouses of legal knowledge and information. He envisions how sounds and pictures will play into the largely imageless print world of law, and looks at the future importance of graphic and nontextual communication. He explores how the flexible, personalized organization of data will transform the way we gather information, and whether information can or cannot be contained, raising questions of copyright and privacy. What happens to the law when information is more plentiful and accessible? What happens to those people who suddenly have access to information never before available? Does the use of information in a new form change the institution, the user, and those who come in contact with the user? And, what role does the lawyer play in all of this? For citizens, for lawyers, for all those who will be part of the digital world rushing toward us, Katsh answers these questions while considering the implications of this new era.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

305

Publisher

Oxford University Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

0195359852

ISBN 13

9780195359855

The Cinema of Paul Thomas Anderson

American Apocrypha

By: Ethan Warren

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

The Cinema of Paul Thomas Anderson

American Apocrypha

By: Ethan Warren

Paul Thomas Anderson’s evolution from a brash, self-anointed “Indiewood” auteur to one of his generation’s most distinctive voices has been one of the most remarkable career trajectories in recent film history. From early efforts to emulate his cinematic heroes to his increasingly singular late films, Anderson has created a body of work that balances the familiar and the strange, history and myth: viewers feel perpetually off balance, unsure of whether to expect a pitch-black joke or a moment of piercing emotional resonance. This book provides the most complete account of Anderson’s career to date, encompassing his varied side projects and unproduced material; his personal and professional relationships with directors such as Jonathan Demme, Robert Altman, and Robert Downey Sr.; and his work as a director of music videos for Fiona Apple, Joanna Newsom, and Haim. Ethan Warren explores Anderson’s recurring thematic preoccupations—the fraught dynamics of gender and religious faith, biological and found families, and his native San Fernando Valley—as well as his screenwriting methods and his relationship to his influences. Warren argues that Anderson’s films conjure up an alternate American history that exaggerates and elides verifiable facts in search of a heightened truth marked by a deeper level of emotional hyperrealism. This book is at once an unconventional primer on Anderson’s films and a provocative reframing of what makes his work so essential.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

509

Publisher

Columbia University Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

0231555601

ISBN 13

9780231555609

The Hollywood Studios

By: Ethan Mordden

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

The Hollywood Studios

By: Ethan Mordden

Hollywood in the years between 1929 and 1948 was a town of moviemaking empires. The great studios were estates of talent: sprawling, dense, diverse. It was the Golden Age of the Movies, and each studio made its distinctive contribution. But how did the studios, "growing up" in the same time and place, develop so differently? What combinations of talents and temperaments gave them their signature styles? These are the questions Ethan Mordden answers, with breezy erudition and irrepressible enthusiasm, in this fascinating and wonderfully readable book. Mordden illuminates how the style of each studio was primarily dictated by the personality, philosophy, and attitudes of its presiding mogul—and how all these factors affected the work and careers of individual actors, directors, writers, and technicians, and the success of the studio in general.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

474

Publisher

Knopf

Published Date

ISBN 10

0307828174

ISBN 13

9780307828170

Raising Your Game

Over 100 Accomplished Athletes Help You Guide Your Girls and Boys Through Sports

By: Ethan J. Skolnick and Dr. Andrea Corn

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Raising Your Game

Over 100 Accomplished Athletes Help You Guide Your Girls and Boys Through Sports

By: Ethan J. Skolnick and Dr. Andrea Corn

America's children are joining and quitting youth sports in record numbers. If kids can't find the fun in an activity, they may try to find the way out. If an adult can't find the right tools, they may not know the right words to say or the right actions to take. In Raising Your Game, authors Ethan J. Skolnick and Dr. Andrea Corn present a guide adults can use to ensure the most enjoyable and enriching youth sports experience for a child. Through a combination of advice from more than 100 elite athletes and time-tested sports psychology concepts, Raising Your Game prompts parents to consider what really matters when it comes to their kids and sports. From LeBron James to Shannon Miller, Brandi Chastain to Jason Taylor, John Smoltz to Mary Joe Fernandez, Sanya Richards-Ross to Torii Hunter, athletes from across the sports spectrum discuss their setbacks and successes what worked for them and what didn't. Raising Your Game discusses the types of guidance that can ignite inspiration and foster participation, practice, and progress, and which methods can create frustration and dejection. It shows the difference a supportive parent can make by showing up, showing interest and, at times, showing restraint.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

189

Publisher

iUniverse

Published Date

ISBN 10

1475960875

ISBN 13

9781475960877

Privilege or Punish

Criminal Justice and the Challenge of Family Ties

By: Dan Markel,Jennifer M Collins,Ethan J Leib

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Privilege or Punish

Criminal Justice and the Challenge of Family Ties

By: Dan Markel,Jennifer M Collins,Ethan J Leib

This book answers two basic but under-appreciated questions: first, how does the American criminal justice system address a defendant's family status? And, second, how should a defendant's family status be recognized, if at all, in a criminal justice system situated within a liberal democracy committed to egalitarian principles of non-discrimination? After surveying the variety of "family ties benefits" and "family ties burdens" in our criminal justice system, the authors explain why policymakers and courts should view with caution and indeed skepticism any attempt to distribute these benefits or burdens based on one's family status. This is a controversial stance, but Markel, Collins, and Leib argue that in many circumstances there are simply too many costs to the criminal justice system when it gives special treatment based on one's family ties or responsibilities. Privilege or Punish breaks new ground by offering an important synthetic view of the intersection between crime, punishment, and the family. Although in recent years scholars have been successful in analyzing the indirect effects of certain criminal justice policies and practices on the family, few have recognized the panoply of laws (whether statutory or common law-based) expressly drawn to privilege or disadvantage persons based on family status alone. It is critically necessary to pause and think through how and why our laws intentionally target one's family status and how the underlying goals of such a choice might better be served in some cases. This book begins that vitally important conversation with an array of innovative policy recommendations that should be of interest to anyone interested in the improvement of our criminal justice system.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

252

Publisher

Oxford University Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

0199745129

ISBN 13

9780199745128

The Greatest Beach

A History of the Cape Cod National Seashore

By: Ethan Carr

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

The Greatest Beach

A History of the Cape Cod National Seashore

By: Ethan Carr

In the mid-nineteenth century, Thoreau recognized the importance of preserving the complex and fragile landscape of Cape Cod, with its weathered windmills, expansive beaches, dunes, wetlands, harbors, and the lives that flourished here, supported by the maritime industries and saltworks. One hundred years later, the National Park Service—working with a group of concerned locals, then-senator John F. Kennedy, and other supporters—took on the challenge of meeting the needs of a burgeoning public in this region of unique natural beauty and cultural heritage. To those who were settled in the remote wilds of the Cape, the impending development was threatening, and as the award-winning historian Ethan Carr explains, the visionary plan to create a national seashore came very close to failure. Success was achieved through unprecedented public outreach, as the National Park Service and like-minded Cape Codders worked to convince entire communities of the long-term value of a park that could accommodate millions of tourists. Years of contentious negotiations resulted in the innovative compromise between private and public interests now known as the “Cape Cod model.” The Greatest Beach is essential reading for all who are concerned with protecting the nation’s gradually diminishing cultural landscapes. In his final analysis of Cape Cod National Seashore, Carr poses provocative questions about how to balance the conservation of natural and cultural resources in regions threatened by increasing visitation and development.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

320

Publisher

University of Georgia Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

0820355585

ISBN 13

9780820355580

Thinking Clearly with Data

A Guide to Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis

By: Ethan Bueno de Mesquita,Anthony Fowler

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Thinking Clearly with Data

A Guide to Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis

By: Ethan Bueno de Mesquita,Anthony Fowler

An engaging introduction to data science that emphasizes critical thinking over statistical techniques An introduction to data science or statistics shouldn’t involve proving complex theorems or memorizing obscure terms and formulas, but that is exactly what most introductory quantitative textbooks emphasize. In contrast, Thinking Clearly with Data focuses, first and foremost, on critical thinking and conceptual understanding in order to teach students how to be better consumers and analysts of the kinds of quantitative information and arguments that they will encounter throughout their lives. Among much else, the book teaches how to assess whether an observed relationship in data reflects a genuine relationship in the world and, if so, whether it is causal; how to make the most informative comparisons for answering questions; what questions to ask others who are making arguments using quantitative evidence; which statistics are particularly informative or misleading; how quantitative evidence should and shouldn’t influence decision-making; and how to make better decisions by using moral values as well as data. Filled with real-world examples, the book shows how its thinking tools apply to problems in a wide variety of subjects, including elections, civil conflict, crime, terrorism, financial crises, health care, sports, music, and space travel. Above all else, Thinking Clearly with Data demonstrates why, despite the many benefits of our data-driven age, data can never be a substitute for thinking. An ideal textbook for introductory quantitative methods courses in data science, statistics, political science, economics, psychology, sociology, public policy, and other fields Introduces the basic toolkit of data analysis—including sampling, hypothesis testing, Bayesian inference, regression, experiments, instrumental variables, differences in differences, and regression discontinuity Uses real-world examples and data from a wide variety of subjects Includes practice questions and data exercises

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

400

Publisher

Princeton University Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

0691215014

ISBN 13

9780691215013

Queens Reigns Supreme

Fat Cat, 50 Cent, and the Rise of the Hip Hop Hustler

By: Ethan Brown

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Queens Reigns Supreme

Fat Cat, 50 Cent, and the Rise of the Hip Hop Hustler

By: Ethan Brown

Based on police wiretaps and exclusive interviews with drug kingpins and hip-hop insiders, this is the untold story of how the streets and housing projects of southeast Queens took over the rap industry.For years, rappers from Nas to Ja Rule have hero-worshipped the legendary drug dealers who dominated Queens in the 1980s with their violent crimes and flashy lifestyles. Now, for the first time ever, this gripping narrative digs beneath the hip-hop fables to re-create the rise and fall of hustlers like Lorenzo “Fat Cat” Nichols, Gerald “Prince” Miller, Kenneth “Supreme” McGriff, and Thomas “Tony Montana” Mickens. Spanning twenty-five years, from the violence of the crack era to Run DMC to the infamous murder of NYPD rookie Edward Byrne to Tupac Shakur to 50 Cent’s battles against Ja Rule and Murder Inc., to the killing of Jam Master Jay, Queens Reigns Supreme is the first inside look at the infamous southeast Queens crews and their connections to gangster culture in hip hop today.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

290

Publisher

Anchor

Published Date

ISBN 10

0307489930

ISBN 13

9780307489937

The Rule of Moderation

Violence, Religion and the Politics of Restraint in Early Modern England

By: Ethan H. Shagan

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

The Rule of Moderation

Violence, Religion and the Politics of Restraint in Early Modern England

By: Ethan H. Shagan

Why was it that whenever the Tudor-Stuart regime most loudly trumpeted its moderation, that regime was at its most vicious? This groundbreaking book argues that the ideal of moderation, so central to English history and identity, functioned as a tool of social, religious and political power. Thus The Rule of Moderation rewrites the history of early modern England, showing that many of its key developments – the via media of Anglicanism, political liberty, the development of empire and even religious toleration – were defined and defended as instances of coercive moderation, producing the 'middle way' through the forcible restraint of apparently dangerous excesses in Church, state and society. By showing that the quintessentially English quality of moderation was at heart an ideology of control, Ethan Shagan illuminates the subtle violence of English history and explains how, paradoxically, England came to represent reason, civility and moderation to a world it slowly conquered.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

397

Publisher

Cambridge University Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

1139499777

ISBN 13

9781139499774

Book's by Ethan Foster

Username

Password

Password again

Birthday

Email