Love, patriotism, moviemaking and the influence of popular culture on religion during WWII. Spirituality in Hollywood when the stars were bright. An idealistic farm girl from Oregon follows her boyfriend to Los Angeles and copes with challenges of both family and career when he goes to war. A young man from Ohio loses his first love while rising from gas pump attendant to movie director at the Fox studio through his relationships with actresses, in particular star Bette Davis. His work includes a comical biopic of theologian Jonathan Edwards and adaptations of classics--Wieland, Modern Chivalry and "Rappaccini's Daughter." His adventures take him to a brothel of imitation stars and to an orgy hosted by horror actor Lionel Atwill. Hollywood parties reflect the decadence of Europe while American lives converge to an inspirational ending. Stars in uniform appear at a huge reception to honor troops as the nation rallies after the sneak attack on Pearl Harbor and the horrific battle of Tarawa, evoking a spirit of personal sacrifice, a time when Americans felt more united as a nation than at any time since. First in a trilogy about Hollywood social history, to include Follywood (2004) and Hollyworld (2005).
The Civil War is finally over, and it has been more than two years since Corrie Belle Hollister left her home and family in Miracle Springs, California, to travel across the country at President Lincoln's invitation. Her writing skills and reporting experience have made their own contribution to the Union's success, and now she is on her way home . . . back to the community where she grew to maturity, back to the family she loves. But Corrie is returning a different young woman than the one who left with her journal tucked into her suitcase and the dream of being a writer tucked into her heart. She feels restless as she tries to settle back into the pace of a small town, and the latest letter from Christopher only creates more questions. Perhaps the most relentless among them: Where will she find a home for her heart?
At almost twenty-one, Corrie has overcome the tragedies of her youth and made a name for herself as a journalist. Facing new challenges in Miracle Springs, including a secret that could tear apart her close-knit family, she must find a way to accept that sometimes the Lord uses difficult circumstances for good.
Hollywood’s global influence from the 1960s to the present age of terrorism. The team of Sarah and Ryan Eisley film Faulkner’s As I Lay Dying, then divorce, but stay in touch. Ryan directs studio pictures for Universal, takes up with a much younger actress, attends the Woodstock festival and turns countercultural in his Beverly Hills mansion. Inspired to film a documentary of the black civil rights, hippie and anti-Vietnam War movements, he encounters President Kennedy, Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Manson gang. Their son Davin goes to Vietnam as a medic and their daughter Karen leaves her husband and disappears with her three kids. Living apart from Ryan in San Francisco, Sarah goes back to graduate school and tries to hold their family together while earning a doctorate at Berkeley. She becomes a film critic, then moves to Portland and becomes a teacher in the Hollyworld of higher education. The story of the Eisley family is interwoven with major films, including Billy Budd, Dr. Strangelove, The Graduate, Woodstock, Easy Rider, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Close Encounters, Apocalypse Now, Reds, The Big Chill and The Player. The novel also exposes Communist propaganda movies such as Fail-Safe, The Way We Were, The Front and Coming Home. It deflates the show business Blacklist myth, satirizes political correctness and ridicules Marxist movie stars and professors. Third in trilogy including Holywood (2004) and Follywood (2005).
Now that her siblings are provided for, Corrie convinces a newspaperman to take a chance on her as a journalist. Soon, she is on her own in the rough and tumble towns of the California gold fields. In her quest for the next human-interest story, Corrie uncovers a dangerous conspiracy. The truth beckons to her, but is it worth the risk?
Now married, Corrie Belle and Christopher Braxton make their first home in the small bunkhouse connected to the Hollister barn. As they pray for God's direction in their new life together, they find a purpose helping those in need. But when a long-forgotten enemy of both Pa Hollister and Zack returns, will the family survive his plot for vengeance?
When Zach Hollister hears stories of the first Pony Express riders, he jumps at the chance to finally strike out on his own and leave Miracle Springs behind. But he soon learns that the Pony Express Trail holds more than the promise of adventure, independence, and great pay. It's a challenging and dangerous road that will lead him to discover who he truly is.
The dawning of 1860 brings rising tensions between the North and South that threaten to escalate into full-scale war. Corrie Belle Hollister finds herself thrust into the political arena with her new reputation as "California's woman reporter." Handsome political aide Cal Burton approaches Corrie to convince her that Lincoln--even the nation itself--depends upon the influence she can wield through her writing and speaking. Corrie is resolute in her belief that slavery is wrong, and that she should do what she can to help Lincoln get elected, but mounting conflict within the Hollister family makes her realize that taking a stand sometimes goes deeper than drawing a political line.
The War Between the States has escalated into a full-scale conflict threatening to tear the nation apart. Having been invited by President Lincoln to come to Washington, D.C., to assist in his reelection campaign, Corrie finds herself a long way from home in a most unusual situation--a young woman from the Wild West, with little education and experience, in the seat of power at the nation's capital. While writing and reporting from the battlefields, Corrie unwittingly uncovers a plot that could change the country's course forever, but taking action will put her very life at risk.
Hollywood in the 1940s-50s, with deep focus on directors, writers and politics. A 20th Century Fox director and his wife make independent films adapting American classics and become involved in the Blacklist nightmare, while she tries to overcome his infidelities with scripts and actresses. Their lives, interwoven with their films, dramatize the dominant moral and aesthetic conflicts in st1:Cityst1:placeSPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: ''Times New Roman''; LETTER-SPACING: -0.05pt"Hollywood Their first collaboration is a true untold story of heroism by black tank commanders in WWII, starring Woody Strode.Then they scandalize the nation with Women in Hemingway starring John Huston, Bogart and Bacall.Tracy and Hepburn influence them while making Blithedale, Orson Welles takes over their Pierre and Stalin courts Judy Garland in Flowering Judas.Second in trilogy including Holywood (2004) and Hollyworld (2006).
The stories compiled in this book are about the veterans of the SECOND INFANTRY DIVISION of the Army. Division members have served in WWI, WWII, and Korea and they are still serving in South Korea, Iraq and Fort Lewis today. These are true stories written by the veterans of the Korean Conflict and passed on to me to be included in this book. The book is dedicated to the brave men who fought to preserve our freedoms at a cost that many of us can only imagine.
Pursued as a Union spy inside Confederate territory, Corrie's desperate attempt to escape on horseback is cut short by the sound of gunfire and the excruciating pain in her back from a bullet. Mercifully, the fear and pain are quickly overtaken by darkness as the reins slip through her fingers. When Corrie slowly awakens from weeks of unconsciousness, the first face she sees belongs to Christopher Braxton, the young man who found her nearly dead on the roadside and carried her to safety. As she is nursed back to health, Corrie finds that the physical damage to her body is not nearly as difficult to treat as her lingering amnesia. Beginning with the single letter in her pocket, Corrie and Christopher struggle to piece together the limited clues to Corrie's past.
With more than 200 studio photos of mementos, detailed captions, and text, Harley-Davidson Collectibles provides an entertaining account of the motorcycle and a stunning look at the vast array of valuable and rare Harley-Davidson memorabilia, including sales literature, pins, clothing, posters, miniatures, tools, parts, and more.
Two surprise announcements bring difficult change to the Hollister-Braxton clan: Corrie's brother, Zack, is taking a dangerous new job, and Christopher and Corrie are leaving home to journey East. As Corrie and Christopher prepare to depart, a shock is sent through the community of Miracle Springs . . . with unexpected results.
In this earth-shaking novel, one man changes the course of history for two countries. Always remember that every action has consequences. This point will be proven over time by our leading man, Michael Robins. Robins, a man with no political background – having never run for so much as dog catcher – sets off to become the leader of the free world after a chance meeting with a CNN anchor gives him the boost needed to launch a great presidential campaign. In this powerful role, he proves a single man can change the world improving the future for hundreds of millions of people as President of the United States. While his presidency is powerful, his greatest legacy comes a few years after leaving office when he becomes Secretary General of the United Nations and is forced to become the counterbalance between The United States and Iran, orchestrating a showdown that will save the world. In the end, the former President and current Secretary General becomes the puppet master of two countries. For this Man of Discovery, it becomes A Time for Redemption – but also a time for death.
Corrie's journalism opportunities have opened the door to a whole new world beyond Miracle Springs--a world of politics, travel, as well as the national unrest of the Civil War. Corrie writes about everything from her own personal threshold of young adulthood.
Everyone leads projects. Learn how to manage them more effectively. If you read nothing else on leading projects large and small, read these 10 articles. We've combed through hundreds of Harvard Business Review articles and selected the most important ones to help you manage initiatives that will inspire your people, tackle your biggest challenges using agile, and prepare yourself and your organization for a world driven by projects. This book will inspire you to: Reap benefits from your initiatives more quickly Become a better project sponsor Kill initiatives that aren't performing Navigate the politics of innovation projects Keep AI and digital transformation on track Prepare for the next generation of project management tools This collection of articles includes "The Project Economy Has Arrived," by Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez; "Too Many Projects," by Rose Hollister and Michael D. Watkins; "Increase Your Return on Failure," by Julian Birkinshaw and Martine Haas; "How to Navigate the Politics of an Innovation Project," by Brian Uzzi; "Cultural Change That Sticks," by Jon R. Katzenbach, Ilona Steffen, and Caroline Kronley; "Agile at Scale," by Darrell K. Rigby, Jeff Sutherland, and Andy Noble; "For an Agile Transformation, Choose the Right People," by Rob Cross, Heidi K. Gardner, and Alia Crocker; "Discovery-Driven Digital Transformation," by Rita McGrath and Ryan McManus; "Keep Your AI Projects on Track," by Iavor Bojinov; "A New Approach for Strategic Innovation," by Haijian Si, Christoph Loch, and Stelios Kavadias; "The Rise of the Chief Project Officer," by Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez; "Make Megaprojects More Modular," by Bent Flyvbjerg; and "What the Next Generation of Project Management Will Look Like," by Rachel Longhurst and Woojin Choi. HBR's 10 Must Reads paperback series is the definitive collection of books for new and experienced leaders alike. Leaders looking for the inspiration that big ideas provide, both to accelerate their own growth and that of their companies, should look no further. HBR's 10 Must Reads series focuses on the core topics that every ambitious manager needs to know: leadership, strategy, change, managing people, and managing yourself. Harvard Business Review has sorted through hundreds of articles and selected only the most essential reading on each topic. Each title includes timeless advice that will be relevant regardless of an ever‐changing business environment.
Moonwalk is the only book about his life that Michael Jackson ever wrote. It chronicles his humble beginnings in the Midwest, his early days with the Jackson 5, and his unprecedented solo success. Giving absolutely unrivalled insight into the King of Pop's life, it details his songwriting process for hits like Beat It, Rock With You, Billie Jean, and We Are the World; describes how he developed his signature dance style, including the Moon Walk; and opens the door to his very private personal relationships with his family, including sister Janet, and stars like Diana Ross, Berry Gordy, Marlon Brando, Quincy Jones, Paul McCartney, and Brooke Shields. At the time of its original publication in 1988, MOONWALK broke the fiercely guarded barrier of silence that surrounded Michael Jackson. Candidly and courageously, Jackson talks openly about his wholly exceptional career and the crushing isolation of his fame, as well as the unfair rumors that have surrounded it. MOONWALK is illustrated with rare photographs from Jackson family albums and Michael's personal photographic archives, as well as a drawing done by Michael exclusively for the book. It reveals and celebrates, as no other book can, the life of this exceptional and beloved musician.
Christopher and Corrie Braxton make their first little home in the bunkhouse connected to her father's barn, but danger from the past comes stalking Pa Hollister and threatens the happy family
Written with the charm and surprise of the 1850s Gold Rush days, the easy-reading style of this series has met with great approval. A Place in the Sun opens with the dramatic events in Miracle Springs leading up to the November presidential and mayor's elections, as Corrie Belle comes to be recognized as one of California's "known" young reporters.
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