Author: Rodman Philbrick
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1409591050
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
Max is used to being called Stupid. And he is used to everyone being scared of him. On account of his size and looking like his dad. Kevin is used to being called Dwarf. And he is used to everyone laughing at him. On account of his size and being some cripple kid. But greatness comes in all sizes, and together Max and Kevin become Freak The Mighty and walk high above the world. An inspiring, heartbreaking, multi-award winning international bestseller.
Freak the Mighty
Author: Rodman Philbrick
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1409591050
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
Max is used to being called Stupid. And he is used to everyone being scared of him. On account of his size and looking like his dad. Kevin is used to being called Dwarf. And he is used to everyone laughing at him. On account of his size and being some cripple kid. But greatness comes in all sizes, and together Max and Kevin become Freak The Mighty and walk high above the world. An inspiring, heartbreaking, multi-award winning international bestseller.
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1409591050
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
Max is used to being called Stupid. And he is used to everyone being scared of him. On account of his size and looking like his dad. Kevin is used to being called Dwarf. And he is used to everyone laughing at him. On account of his size and being some cripple kid. But greatness comes in all sizes, and together Max and Kevin become Freak The Mighty and walk high above the world. An inspiring, heartbreaking, multi-award winning international bestseller.
Movie Blockbusters
Author: Mark Stewart
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
ISBN: 9780836891638
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Presents information about ten of the most successful and beloved movies in the history of Hollywood, including The Wizard of Oz, Star Wars, Titanic, and Spider-Man.
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
ISBN: 9780836891638
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Presents information about ten of the most successful and beloved movies in the history of Hollywood, including The Wizard of Oz, Star Wars, Titanic, and Spider-Man.
Movies History
Author: Aiden Feynman
Publisher: Publifye AS
ISBN: 8233933791
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 237
Book Description
""Movies History"" offers a captivating exploration of cinema's evolution through the lens of technological innovation. This comprehensive book traces the film industry's journey from its inception to the present day, examining how advancements in technology have shaped storytelling on screen. The narrative weaves together three key elements: technological breakthroughs, evolving business models, and creative processes. From the invention of the motion picture camera to the rise of digital cinematography, the book highlights how each new development has opened up fresh possibilities for filmmakers while presenting unique challenges. It delves into pivotal moments like the transition from silent films to talkies and the introduction of color, providing context for understanding later technological leaps. The book's chronological structure guides readers through different eras, examining how innovations like CGI and digital editing have revolutionized filmmaking techniques. What sets ""Movies History"" apart is its holistic approach, integrating technical details, business insights, and artistic considerations. By drawing on primary sources and academic research, it offers a nuanced view of the film industry's past, present, and potential future. This accessible yet informative book appeals to film enthusiasts, students, and industry professionals alike, providing valuable insights into the intricate relationship between technology and the art of cinema.
Publisher: Publifye AS
ISBN: 8233933791
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 237
Book Description
""Movies History"" offers a captivating exploration of cinema's evolution through the lens of technological innovation. This comprehensive book traces the film industry's journey from its inception to the present day, examining how advancements in technology have shaped storytelling on screen. The narrative weaves together three key elements: technological breakthroughs, evolving business models, and creative processes. From the invention of the motion picture camera to the rise of digital cinematography, the book highlights how each new development has opened up fresh possibilities for filmmakers while presenting unique challenges. It delves into pivotal moments like the transition from silent films to talkies and the introduction of color, providing context for understanding later technological leaps. The book's chronological structure guides readers through different eras, examining how innovations like CGI and digital editing have revolutionized filmmaking techniques. What sets ""Movies History"" apart is its holistic approach, integrating technical details, business insights, and artistic considerations. By drawing on primary sources and academic research, it offers a nuanced view of the film industry's past, present, and potential future. This accessible yet informative book appeals to film enthusiasts, students, and industry professionals alike, providing valuable insights into the intricate relationship between technology and the art of cinema.
A Mighty Heart
Author: Mariane Pearl
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1416551247
Category : Journalist
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
The widow of reporter Daniel Pearl, who was kidnapped and murdered in Pakistan in 2002, discusses his commitment to responsible journalism and her own role as a negotiator between the FBI and Pakistani police.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1416551247
Category : Journalist
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
The widow of reporter Daniel Pearl, who was kidnapped and murdered in Pakistan in 2002, discusses his commitment to responsible journalism and her own role as a negotiator between the FBI and Pakistani police.
Jennifer, Hecate, Macbeth, William McKinley, and Me, Elizabeth
Author: E. L. Konigsburg
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1416948295
Category : African Americans
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Two fifth-grade girls, one of whom is the first black child in a middle-income suburb, play at being apprentice witches.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1416948295
Category : African Americans
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Two fifth-grade girls, one of whom is the first black child in a middle-income suburb, play at being apprentice witches.
Twelve Mighty Orphans
Author: Jim Dent
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 1429919345
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
Jim Dent, author of the New York Times bestselling The Junction Boys, returns with his most powerful story of human courage and determination. More than a century ago, a school was constructed in Fort Worth, Texas, for the purpose of housing and educating the orphans of Texas Freemasons. It was a humble project that for years existed quietly on a hillside east of town. Life at the Masonic Home was about to change, though, with the arrival of a lean, bespectacled coach by the name of Rusty Russell. Here was a man who could bring rain in the midst of a drought. Here was a man who, in virtually no time at all, brought the orphans' story into the homes of millions of Americans. In the 1930s and 1940s, there was nothing bigger in Texas high school football than the Masonic Home Mighty Mites—a group of orphans bound together by hardship and death. These youngsters, in spite of being outweighed by at least thirty pounds per man, were the toughest football team around. They began with nothing—not even a football—yet in a few years were playing for the state championship on the highest level of Texas football. This is a winning tribute to a courageous band of underdogs from a time when America desperately needed fresh hope and big dreams. The Mighty Mites remain a notable moment in the long history of American sports. Just as significant is the depth of the inspirational message. This is a profound lesson in fighting back and clinging to faith. The real winners in Texas high school football were not the kids from the biggest schools, or the ones wearing the most expensive uniforms. They were the scrawny kids from a tiny orphanage who wore scarred helmets and faded jerseys that did not match, kids coached by a devoted man who lived on peanuts and drove them around in a smoke-belching old truck. In writing a story of unforgettable characters and great football, Jim Dent has come forward to reclaim his place as one of the top sports authors in America today. A remarkable and inspirational story of an orphanage and the man who created one of the greatest football teams Texas has ever known . . . this is their story—the original Friday Night Lights. "This just might be the best sports book ever written. Jim Dent has crafted a story that will go down as one of the most artistic, one of the most unforgettable, and one of the most inspirational ever. Twelve Mighty Orphans will challenge Hoosiers as the feel-good sports story of our lifetime. Naturally, being from Texas, I am biased. Hooray for the Mighty Mites.'' —Verne Lundquist, CBS Sports "Coach Rusty Russell and the Mighty Mites will steal your heart as they overcome every obstacle imaginable to become a respected football team. Take an orphanage, the Depression, and mix it with Texas high school football, and Jim Dent has authored another winner, this one about the ultimate underdog.'' —Brent Musburger, ABC Sports/ESPN "No state has a roll call of legendary high school football stories like we do in Texas, and, admittedly, some of those stories have been ‘expanded' over the years when it comes to the truth. But let Jim Dent tell you about the Mighty Mites of Masonic Home, the pride of Fort Worth in the dark days of the Depression. Read this book. You will think it's fiction. You will think it's a Hollywood script. But Twelve Mighty Orphans is the truth, and nothing but. It is powerful stuff. Some eighty years later, the Mighty Mites' story remains so sacred, not even a Texan would dare tamper with these facts. And Jim Dent tells it like it was." — Randy Galloway, columnist, Fort-Worth Star Telegram
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 1429919345
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
Jim Dent, author of the New York Times bestselling The Junction Boys, returns with his most powerful story of human courage and determination. More than a century ago, a school was constructed in Fort Worth, Texas, for the purpose of housing and educating the orphans of Texas Freemasons. It was a humble project that for years existed quietly on a hillside east of town. Life at the Masonic Home was about to change, though, with the arrival of a lean, bespectacled coach by the name of Rusty Russell. Here was a man who could bring rain in the midst of a drought. Here was a man who, in virtually no time at all, brought the orphans' story into the homes of millions of Americans. In the 1930s and 1940s, there was nothing bigger in Texas high school football than the Masonic Home Mighty Mites—a group of orphans bound together by hardship and death. These youngsters, in spite of being outweighed by at least thirty pounds per man, were the toughest football team around. They began with nothing—not even a football—yet in a few years were playing for the state championship on the highest level of Texas football. This is a winning tribute to a courageous band of underdogs from a time when America desperately needed fresh hope and big dreams. The Mighty Mites remain a notable moment in the long history of American sports. Just as significant is the depth of the inspirational message. This is a profound lesson in fighting back and clinging to faith. The real winners in Texas high school football were not the kids from the biggest schools, or the ones wearing the most expensive uniforms. They were the scrawny kids from a tiny orphanage who wore scarred helmets and faded jerseys that did not match, kids coached by a devoted man who lived on peanuts and drove them around in a smoke-belching old truck. In writing a story of unforgettable characters and great football, Jim Dent has come forward to reclaim his place as one of the top sports authors in America today. A remarkable and inspirational story of an orphanage and the man who created one of the greatest football teams Texas has ever known . . . this is their story—the original Friday Night Lights. "This just might be the best sports book ever written. Jim Dent has crafted a story that will go down as one of the most artistic, one of the most unforgettable, and one of the most inspirational ever. Twelve Mighty Orphans will challenge Hoosiers as the feel-good sports story of our lifetime. Naturally, being from Texas, I am biased. Hooray for the Mighty Mites.'' —Verne Lundquist, CBS Sports "Coach Rusty Russell and the Mighty Mites will steal your heart as they overcome every obstacle imaginable to become a respected football team. Take an orphanage, the Depression, and mix it with Texas high school football, and Jim Dent has authored another winner, this one about the ultimate underdog.'' —Brent Musburger, ABC Sports/ESPN "No state has a roll call of legendary high school football stories like we do in Texas, and, admittedly, some of those stories have been ‘expanded' over the years when it comes to the truth. But let Jim Dent tell you about the Mighty Mites of Masonic Home, the pride of Fort Worth in the dark days of the Depression. Read this book. You will think it's fiction. You will think it's a Hollywood script. But Twelve Mighty Orphans is the truth, and nothing but. It is powerful stuff. Some eighty years later, the Mighty Mites' story remains so sacred, not even a Texan would dare tamper with these facts. And Jim Dent tells it like it was." — Randy Galloway, columnist, Fort-Worth Star Telegram
America's Film Legacy
Author: Daniel Eagan
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 0826429777
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 848
Book Description
Collection of the five hundred films that have been selected, to date, for preservation by the National Film Preservation Board, and are thereby listed in the National Film Registry.
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 0826429777
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 848
Book Description
Collection of the five hundred films that have been selected, to date, for preservation by the National Film Preservation Board, and are thereby listed in the National Film Registry.
Max the Mighty
Author: Rodman Philbrick
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 0545628229
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 135
Book Description
A companion to Newbery Honor winning author Rodman Philbrick's Freak the Mighty. This is the dramatic, heart-wrenching tale of Max and Worm, two outsiders who turn to each other for survival. Meet Maxwell Kane, the brooding giant-of-a-boy who escaped from his basement hiding place and faced the real world in FREAK THE MIGHTY.Still grieving over the loss of his best friend, Kevin, Max finds himself defending a young, solitary girl cruelly nicknamed "Worm" because she loves to read so much.When Max gets blamed for a horrific crime, he and Worm are forced to run for their lives. They flee across America -- hunted by the police, and pursued by the mysterious man known as the Undertaker. The only way they can survive is to confront Worm's darkest and most revealing secret. And that means facing something more frightening than death itself.
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 0545628229
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 135
Book Description
A companion to Newbery Honor winning author Rodman Philbrick's Freak the Mighty. This is the dramatic, heart-wrenching tale of Max and Worm, two outsiders who turn to each other for survival. Meet Maxwell Kane, the brooding giant-of-a-boy who escaped from his basement hiding place and faced the real world in FREAK THE MIGHTY.Still grieving over the loss of his best friend, Kevin, Max finds himself defending a young, solitary girl cruelly nicknamed "Worm" because she loves to read so much.When Max gets blamed for a horrific crime, he and Worm are forced to run for their lives. They flee across America -- hunted by the police, and pursued by the mysterious man known as the Undertaker. The only way they can survive is to confront Worm's darkest and most revealing secret. And that means facing something more frightening than death itself.
Best Songs of the Movies
Author: John Funnell
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476620997
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 321
Book Description
"Thanks for the Memory." "Swinging on a Star." "The Way You Look Tonight." Three great and popular standards of the American songbook--and all three won Oscars for best song. But who wrote these songs? What movies were they written for? Which stars introduced them? In the 25 years covered by this book, 160 songs were nominated for Academy Awards. Some are well known, but many are nearly forgotten. They deserve more lasting recognition. Best Songs of the Movies tells the stories behind all these songs, year by year. After announcing the nominated songs, the text describes the way each song was presented and performed, critiques the lyrics and melody, and provides appropriate historical and biographical insights. One appendix presents brief biographies of all the lyricists and composers responsible for these songs; another lists the Oscar-nominated and winning songs from 1959 through 2003. A bibliography and index complete the volume.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476620997
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 321
Book Description
"Thanks for the Memory." "Swinging on a Star." "The Way You Look Tonight." Three great and popular standards of the American songbook--and all three won Oscars for best song. But who wrote these songs? What movies were they written for? Which stars introduced them? In the 25 years covered by this book, 160 songs were nominated for Academy Awards. Some are well known, but many are nearly forgotten. They deserve more lasting recognition. Best Songs of the Movies tells the stories behind all these songs, year by year. After announcing the nominated songs, the text describes the way each song was presented and performed, critiques the lyrics and melody, and provides appropriate historical and biographical insights. One appendix presents brief biographies of all the lyricists and composers responsible for these songs; another lists the Oscar-nominated and winning songs from 1959 through 2003. A bibliography and index complete the volume.
New York Magazine
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Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
New York magazine was born in 1968 after a run as an insert of the New York Herald Tribune and quickly made a place for itself as the trusted resource for readers across the country. With award-winning writing and photography covering everything from politics and food to theater and fashion, the magazine's consistent mission has been to reflect back to its audience the energy and excitement of the city itself, while celebrating New York as both a place and an idea.
Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
New York magazine was born in 1968 after a run as an insert of the New York Herald Tribune and quickly made a place for itself as the trusted resource for readers across the country. With award-winning writing and photography covering everything from politics and food to theater and fashion, the magazine's consistent mission has been to reflect back to its audience the energy and excitement of the city itself, while celebrating New York as both a place and an idea.