The story of the director behind Harold and Maude, Being There, and other quirky classics: “A superb biography of this troubled, talented man.” —Tucson Citizen Hal Ashby set the standard for subsequent independent filmmakers by crafting unique, thoughtful, and challenging films that continue to influence new generations of directors. Initially finding success as an editor, Ashby won an Academy Award for editing 1967’s In the Heat of the Night, and translated his skills into a career as one of the quintessential directors of 1970s. Perhaps best remembered for the enduring cult classic Harold and Maude, Ashby quickly became known for melding quirky comedy and intense drama with performances from A-list actors such as Jack Nicholson in The Last Detail, Warren Beatty and Goldie Hawn in Shampoo, Jon Voight and Jane Fonda in Coming Home, and Peter Sellers and Shirley MacLaine in Being There. But Ashby’s personal life was difficult. After enduring his parents’ divorce, his father’s suicide, and his own failed marriage all before the age of nineteen, he became notorious for his drug abuse, which contributed to the decline of his career near the end of his life. Ashby always operated outside Hollywood’s conventions, and though his output was tragically limited, the quality of his films continues to inspire modern directors as varied and talented as Judd Apatow and Wes Anderson, both of whom acknowledge Ashby as a primary influence. In Being Hal Ashby: Life of a Hollywood Rebel, the first full-length biography of the maverick filmmaker, Nick Dawson masterfully tells the turbulent story of Ashby’s life and career.
In October 1913, 261 miners and two rescuers died when a massive explosion ripped through a mine operated by Phelps, Dodge & Company in Dawson, New Mexico. Ten years later, a second blast claimed the lives of another 120 miners. Today, Dawson is a deserted ghost town. All that remains is a sea of white iron crosses memorializing the nearly four hundred miners killed in the two explosions--a death toll unmatched by mine disasters in any other town in America. Now, to mark the centennial of the second disaster, veteran journalist Nick Pappas tells the tragic story of what was once New Mexico's largest and most modern company town and of how the strong, determined residents of the community coped with two heartbreaking catastrophes.
Nick Baer presents photos of midwest model Dawson, from the first photo shoot in 2004, to the 2008 shoot. Full frontal male nudity, color, 40 pages. This is a one of a kind booklet of male nude photography, available exclusively here.
Learn the secret stories and hidden pasts of your favorite Rick and Morty characters in Oni Press's RICK AND MORTY PRESENTS! These 4 oversized comics, collected here for the first time, focus on fan-favorite characters and storylines, with writing and art from today's top talent! Each story is illustrated by series artist CJ Cannon, with Nick Filardi and Brittany Peer. From writer J. Torres (Teen Titans Go!, BroBrots), delve into the secret history of THE VINDICATORS! Writer Daniel Mallory Ortberg (co-founder of THE TOAST) tells the tale of KROMBOPULOS MICHAEL, the professional assassin who just loves killin'. Writer Magdalene Visaggio (KIM & KIM, ETERNITY GIRL) wonders if it matters that Sleepy Gary's a mind-altering parasite, if it makes Jerry...happy? And writer Delilah S. Dawson reimagines the Emmy award-winning episode Pickle Rick.
Strap yourself in my friend because your recovery starts right here." Man oh man - breakups are brutal. In fact, according to the research, they are even harder on guys than they are on women. If you're reeling from a recent breakup, don't worry, this book's got your back. No Breakup Can Break You is packed with everything you need to know to bounce back after getting broken up with. From breaking your ex addiction to mentally moving on to bettering your life and becoming the man you've always wanted to be, this book's got you covered. Inside, you'll find out why breakups hurt so damn much, we'll go over everything you need to start feeling better right this second, and we'll even cover how to build an unbreakable future for yourself. If you're ready for some serious textual healing, if you're ready to get over your ex and get on with your life, you came to the right place.
Snap.TV is a documentary culture video for starter to pre-intermediate students of English. It can be used along-side Snapshot or any other equivalent course.
Blueprint Two is a course for young adult and adult students of English. It is suitable for complete beginners and for those who already have some knowledge of the language, and provides between 90 and 120 hours of work.
A rare chronicle of daily life on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, 1847-1951 "So rare, so historically valuable - - -The only daily account of its kind in the state." -Brice Stump, Salisbury (Maryland) Daily Times "Unique among farm journals....a wide range of observations" -Edward C. Papenfuse, State Archivist, Maryland State Archives "Documentation of an uninterrupted single-family-owned farm located in Talbot County for over 100 years......Slave holdings, conflicts, introduction of mechanized farm equipment, local & state political/economic material" -Allan J. Stypeck, Accredited Senior Appraiser, American Society of Appraisers.
POP TWENTY #1 is the first in a series of books devoted to 20th Century popular culture, and it offers much more than nostalgia "once over lightly." Reported by top-flight writers who are experts at exploring our shared memories of classic movies, early TV, old time radio, and pop music, POP TWENTY #1 is also richly illustrated with over 140 rare, often never-before-published, photos that bring the stories to life. In its inaugural edition, POP TWENTY includes pieces about the unforgettable 1933 film musical FOOTLIGHT PARADE starring James Cagney, Ruby Keeler and Dick Powell with dance numbers staged by the legendary Busby Berkeley (Did you know that Berkeley did not direct all the film's musical ensembles?); the chaotic behind-the-mike story of the founding of the CBS Radio Network (Despite the legend, William S. Paley had nothing to do with it!); a speculation on how James Dean became an icon of rock 'n' roll even though he probably never heard a genuine rock record (The forgotten story of Dean's brief encounter with "Crazy, Man, Crazy" by Buddy Holly); a behind the scenes look at the popular 1950s TV series, I MARRIED JOAN (In which Joan Davis went head-to-head with Lucille Ball and I LOVE LUCY); and an inside the park tour of Old Tucson, the famed Arizona movie ranch (Well-captured on film, but laid waste by an unknown arsonist). Also inside the pages of POP TWENTY #1 are profiles of several well-known early movie memorabilia collectors, an investigation of the strange case of comedian Charley Chase, and contract summaries of top Hollywood stars and directors like Rudolph Valentino, Gloria Swanson, Allan Dwan and Ernst Lubitsch. If you're a fan of the golden age of Show Business, POP TWENTY is for you.
Blueprint One Video ; The Winning Team : Blueprint Two Video. Teacher's book / language development by Brian Abbs and Ingrid Freebairn / video scripts by John Tully
Blueprint One Video ; The Winning Team : Blueprint Two Video. Teacher's book / language development by Brian Abbs and Ingrid Freebairn / video scripts by John Tully
Presents progressively graded video dramas for students of English. It is a romantic drama for beginners, set in London and the south-east of England. It closely follows the functional and structural language syllabus of Blueprint One.
Indispensable for legal practitioners, this book is an excellent reference to the 1999 Uninsured Drivers Agreement. It includes a series of standard letters, checklists and diary entries to guide practitioners through each aspect of such a claim.
Blueprint One is a course for young adult and adult students of English. It is suitable for complete beginners and for those who already have some knowledge of the language, and provides between 90 and 120 hours of work. The series is intended to help students become confident in speaking and understanding simple English. It aims to train them to function well in the context of English as an international language and to give them a formalized knowledge of how English works to support their communicative practice. At the same time it aims to develop the good learning habits and techniques students need both in class and when studying on their own.
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