Author: Maxine Diamond
Publisher: Simon Pulse
ISBN: 9780671026493
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 122
Book Description
Looks at the life and career of the popular actor, describing his childhood in Massachusetts, friendship with actor and co-writer Ben Affleck, love life, work on Good Will Hunting, and plans for the future.
Matt Damon
Author: Maxine Diamond
Publisher: Simon Pulse
ISBN: 9780671026493
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 122
Book Description
Looks at the life and career of the popular actor, describing his childhood in Massachusetts, friendship with actor and co-writer Ben Affleck, love life, work on Good Will Hunting, and plans for the future.
Publisher: Simon Pulse
ISBN: 9780671026493
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 122
Book Description
Looks at the life and career of the popular actor, describing his childhood in Massachusetts, friendship with actor and co-writer Ben Affleck, love life, work on Good Will Hunting, and plans for the future.
The Worth of Water
Author: Gary White
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 0593189973
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
From the founders of nonprofits Water.org & WaterEquity Gary White and Matt Damon, the incredible true story of two unlikely allies on a mission to end the global water crisis for good On any given morning, you might wake up and shower with water, make your coffee with water, flush your toilet with water—and think nothing of it. But around the world, more than three-quarters of a billion people can’t do any of that—because they have no clean water source near their homes. And 1.7 billion don’t have access to a toilet. This crisis affects a third of the people on the planet. It keeps kids out of school and women out of work. It traps people in extreme poverty. It spreads disease. It’s also solvable. That conviction is what brought together movie actor Matt Damon and water expert and engineer Gary White. They spent years getting the answer wrong, then halfway right, then almost right. Over time, they and their organization, Water.org, have found an approach that works. Working with partners across East Africa, Latin America, South Asia, and Southeast Asia, they’ve helped over 40 million people access water and/or sanitation. In The Worth of Water, Gary and Matt take us along on the journey—telling stories as they uncover insights, try out new ideas, and travel between the communities they serve and the halls of power where decisions get made. With humor and humility, they illuminate the challenges of launching a brand-new model with extremely high stakes: better health and greater prosperity for people allover the world. The Worth of Water invites us to become a part of this effort—to match hope with resources, to empower families and communities, and to end the global water crisis for good. All the authors’ proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to Water.org.
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 0593189973
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
From the founders of nonprofits Water.org & WaterEquity Gary White and Matt Damon, the incredible true story of two unlikely allies on a mission to end the global water crisis for good On any given morning, you might wake up and shower with water, make your coffee with water, flush your toilet with water—and think nothing of it. But around the world, more than three-quarters of a billion people can’t do any of that—because they have no clean water source near their homes. And 1.7 billion don’t have access to a toilet. This crisis affects a third of the people on the planet. It keeps kids out of school and women out of work. It traps people in extreme poverty. It spreads disease. It’s also solvable. That conviction is what brought together movie actor Matt Damon and water expert and engineer Gary White. They spent years getting the answer wrong, then halfway right, then almost right. Over time, they and their organization, Water.org, have found an approach that works. Working with partners across East Africa, Latin America, South Asia, and Southeast Asia, they’ve helped over 40 million people access water and/or sanitation. In The Worth of Water, Gary and Matt take us along on the journey—telling stories as they uncover insights, try out new ideas, and travel between the communities they serve and the halls of power where decisions get made. With humor and humility, they illuminate the challenges of launching a brand-new model with extremely high stakes: better health and greater prosperity for people allover the world. The Worth of Water invites us to become a part of this effort—to match hope with resources, to empower families and communities, and to end the global water crisis for good. All the authors’ proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to Water.org.
Good Will Hunting
Author: Ben Affleck
Publisher: Miramax Books
ISBN: 9780786883448
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
As director Gus Van Sant observes in the introduction to Matt Damon's and Ben Affleck's screenplay Good Will Hunting, the two young actors somewhat resemble the characters they play in the film: they're best friends, and Affleck (who plays Chuckie) habitually chauffeurs Damon (Will), who doesn't drive. Van Sant says we can see how badly Damon drives by watching the film's last scene, in which he is actually driving the car with the camera mounted on it. But Damon and company write better than he drives; this script contains some of the boldest, best monologues since Pulp Fiction.Van Sant and cast member Robin Williams helped the young actors tame the tigers in their cranial tanks, trimming the script into a precision instrument. Though the stills from the film are not perfectly matched to their places in the script, this story remains as much a joy to read as it is towatch on the big screen.
Publisher: Miramax Books
ISBN: 9780786883448
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
As director Gus Van Sant observes in the introduction to Matt Damon's and Ben Affleck's screenplay Good Will Hunting, the two young actors somewhat resemble the characters they play in the film: they're best friends, and Affleck (who plays Chuckie) habitually chauffeurs Damon (Will), who doesn't drive. Van Sant says we can see how badly Damon drives by watching the film's last scene, in which he is actually driving the car with the camera mounted on it. But Damon and company write better than he drives; this script contains some of the boldest, best monologues since Pulp Fiction.Van Sant and cast member Robin Williams helped the young actors tame the tigers in their cranial tanks, trimming the script into a precision instrument. Though the stills from the film are not perfectly matched to their places in the script, this story remains as much a joy to read as it is towatch on the big screen.
Matt Damon
Author: Adam Woog
Publisher: Infobase Learning
ISBN: 143814122X
Category : Actors
Languages : en
Pages : 138
Book Description
Matt Damon dropped out of Harvard University at 18 years old and left for Los Angeles for an acting gig that was supposed to make him famous.
Publisher: Infobase Learning
ISBN: 143814122X
Category : Actors
Languages : en
Pages : 138
Book Description
Matt Damon dropped out of Harvard University at 18 years old and left for Los Angeles for an acting gig that was supposed to make him famous.
The Fall of General Custard, Or the Overthrow of a Leftover
Author: Matt Damon
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781940468334
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Inside the refrigerator, a food fight breaks out when greedy General Custard "foodnaps" the cherries until a brave maraschino cherry and a faithful olive demonstrate the wisdom of choosing cooperation and peacemaking over the fear and conflict.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781940468334
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Inside the refrigerator, a food fight breaks out when greedy General Custard "foodnaps" the cherries until a brave maraschino cherry and a faithful olive demonstrate the wisdom of choosing cooperation and peacemaking over the fear and conflict.
The Last Duel
Author: Eric Jager
Publisher: Crown
ISBN: 0767914171
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “A taut page-turner with all the hallmarks of a good historical thriller.”—Orlando Sentinel The basis for the major motion picture starring Matt Damon, Jodie Comer, and Adam Driver, now streaming on Hulu! The gripping true story of the duel to end all duels in medieval France as a resolute knight defends his wife’s honor against the man she accuses of a heinous crime In the midst of the devastating Hundred Years’ War between France and England, Jean de Carrouges, a Norman knight fresh from combat in Scotland, returns home to yet another deadly threat. His wife, Marguerite, has accused squire Jacques Le Gris of rape. A deadlocked court decrees a trial by combat between the two men that will also leave Marguerite’s fate in the balance. For if her husband loses the duel, she will be put to death as a false accuser. While enemy troops pillage the land, and rebellion and plague threaten the lives of all, Carrouges and Le Gris meet in full armor on a walled field in Paris. What follows is the final duel ever authorized by the Parlement of Paris, a fierce fight with lance, sword, and dagger before a massive crowd that includes the teenage King Charles VI, during which both combatants are wounded—but only one fatally. Based on extensive research in Normandy and Paris, The Last Duel brings to life a colorful, turbulent age and three unforgettable characters caught in a fatal triangle of crime, scandal, and revenge. The Last Duel is at once a moving human drama, a captivating true crime story, and an engrossing work of historical intrigue with themes that echo powerfully centuries later.
Publisher: Crown
ISBN: 0767914171
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “A taut page-turner with all the hallmarks of a good historical thriller.”—Orlando Sentinel The basis for the major motion picture starring Matt Damon, Jodie Comer, and Adam Driver, now streaming on Hulu! The gripping true story of the duel to end all duels in medieval France as a resolute knight defends his wife’s honor against the man she accuses of a heinous crime In the midst of the devastating Hundred Years’ War between France and England, Jean de Carrouges, a Norman knight fresh from combat in Scotland, returns home to yet another deadly threat. His wife, Marguerite, has accused squire Jacques Le Gris of rape. A deadlocked court decrees a trial by combat between the two men that will also leave Marguerite’s fate in the balance. For if her husband loses the duel, she will be put to death as a false accuser. While enemy troops pillage the land, and rebellion and plague threaten the lives of all, Carrouges and Le Gris meet in full armor on a walled field in Paris. What follows is the final duel ever authorized by the Parlement of Paris, a fierce fight with lance, sword, and dagger before a massive crowd that includes the teenage King Charles VI, during which both combatants are wounded—but only one fatally. Based on extensive research in Normandy and Paris, The Last Duel brings to life a colorful, turbulent age and three unforgettable characters caught in a fatal triangle of crime, scandal, and revenge. The Last Duel is at once a moving human drama, a captivating true crime story, and an engrossing work of historical intrigue with themes that echo powerfully centuries later.
Celebrity Biographies - The Amazing Life Of Mark Wahlberg and Matt Damon - Famous Stars
Author: Matt Green
Publisher: Matt Green
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
Ever wondered how Mark Wahlberg and Matt Damon rose to stardom? In this detailed biography, you will be shocked, informed and impressed by Mark’s amazing life; on how he conquered his demons to how he balances his career and family life now. It really is hard to imagine he did the things he did in his past when you look at this handsome, sexy, talented, kind, Hollywood star and family man now. What made him change his ways? Was it his girlfriend? Was it his mom or his brother Donnie? Inside this biography you will get to know Mark Wahlberg’ past, present and future (plans). In this detailed biography, you will be shocked, informed and impressed by Matt’s amazing life; on how he conquered his demons to how he balances his career and family life now. This EBook briefly tells us about his early life, acting career and breakthrough in film industry, major films, awards, interests and personal life. Inside this biography you will get to know Matt Damons’ past, present and future (plans). For more interesting facts you must read the biographies. Grab your biography books now!
Publisher: Matt Green
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
Ever wondered how Mark Wahlberg and Matt Damon rose to stardom? In this detailed biography, you will be shocked, informed and impressed by Mark’s amazing life; on how he conquered his demons to how he balances his career and family life now. It really is hard to imagine he did the things he did in his past when you look at this handsome, sexy, talented, kind, Hollywood star and family man now. What made him change his ways? Was it his girlfriend? Was it his mom or his brother Donnie? Inside this biography you will get to know Mark Wahlberg’ past, present and future (plans). In this detailed biography, you will be shocked, informed and impressed by Matt’s amazing life; on how he conquered his demons to how he balances his career and family life now. This EBook briefly tells us about his early life, acting career and breakthrough in film industry, major films, awards, interests and personal life. Inside this biography you will get to know Matt Damons’ past, present and future (plans). For more interesting facts you must read the biographies. Grab your biography books now!
The Informant
Author: Kurt Eichenwald
Publisher: Portobello Books
ISBN: 1846274648
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 498
Book Description
The Informant is Mark Whitacre, a senior executive with America's most powerful food giant, who put his career and his family's safety at risk to become a confidential government witness. Using Whitacre's secret recordings and a team of agents, the FBI uncovered the corporation's scheme to steal millions of dollars from its own customers. But as the FBI closed in on their target, they suddenly realized that Whitacre wasn't quite playing the game they'd thought ... This is the gripping account of how a corporate golden boy became an FBI mole and went on to double-cross both the authorities and his employers in one of the most extraordinary cases of global corporate corruption of the last thirty years.
Publisher: Portobello Books
ISBN: 1846274648
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 498
Book Description
The Informant is Mark Whitacre, a senior executive with America's most powerful food giant, who put his career and his family's safety at risk to become a confidential government witness. Using Whitacre's secret recordings and a team of agents, the FBI uncovered the corporation's scheme to steal millions of dollars from its own customers. But as the FBI closed in on their target, they suddenly realized that Whitacre wasn't quite playing the game they'd thought ... This is the gripping account of how a corporate golden boy became an FBI mole and went on to double-cross both the authorities and his employers in one of the most extraordinary cases of global corporate corruption of the last thirty years.
Matt Damon
Author: Mark Bego
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
ISBN: 9780836271317
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
A biography of movie actor Matt Damon that traces his life from Boston hopeful to star.
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
ISBN: 9780836271317
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
A biography of movie actor Matt Damon that traces his life from Boston hopeful to star.
Matt & Ben
Author: Mindy Kaling
Publisher: Amulet Books
ISBN:
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
It's the story Hollywood has glamorized, publicized, and bombarded us with--how it all began for the two young men, now famous for the tabloid coverage of ther on-again-off-again romances, their big budget smashes and flops, and their "Project Greenlight." It started with a script for the film that became Good Will Hunting, slaved over by the bright young dreamers (portrayed in this play's permier by the female playwrights) in their run-down apartment in Somerville, Massachusetts, in 1996. Or was it This hilarious, scathing play takes us back to the pivotal moment when the finished script that would change their lives...fell from the ceiling while they were working on something else. The laughs come at a manic pace, in this delightfully venomous play that has taken off-Broadway by storm.
Publisher: Amulet Books
ISBN:
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
It's the story Hollywood has glamorized, publicized, and bombarded us with--how it all began for the two young men, now famous for the tabloid coverage of ther on-again-off-again romances, their big budget smashes and flops, and their "Project Greenlight." It started with a script for the film that became Good Will Hunting, slaved over by the bright young dreamers (portrayed in this play's permier by the female playwrights) in their run-down apartment in Somerville, Massachusetts, in 1996. Or was it This hilarious, scathing play takes us back to the pivotal moment when the finished script that would change their lives...fell from the ceiling while they were working on something else. The laughs come at a manic pace, in this delightfully venomous play that has taken off-Broadway by storm.