Author: Anson Williams
Publisher: Reader's Digest
ISBN: 9781621452256
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Singing to a Bulldog presents the practical and motivational lessons Anson Williams, an accomplished actor, director, singer and producer gleaned from his life experience and words of wisdom from the head janitor at one of his first jobs. Growing up in 1950s California, young Anson William Heimlich showed very little promise. Clumsy, unsure of himself, and made to feel like a failure by his disappointed artist of a dad, Anson started working odd jobs as a teenager to help support his family. His boss at one of these jobs, an aging African-American janitor named Willie, unexpectedly became a mentor—and the lessons he taught young Anson proved to be invaluable throughout his subsequent career as an actor, director, and entrepreneur. In Singing to a Bulldog, Anson Williams (as he came to be known) relates both these lessons and the never-before-revealed stories of the many seminal TV series he has worked on and the famous (and not-so-famous) folks he’s encountered during his 40 years in Hollywood, including: • being directed by Steven Spielberg in his first dramatic role • getting kidnapped by Gerald Ford’s daughter at the White House • subbing for Sammy Davis, Jr., as a headliner with Bill Cosby • being humbled by Sunny, a young volunteer for the Cerebral Palsy National Organization • mentoring Shailene Woodley on the set of The Secret Life of the American Teenager and many more. This compelling read has a cross-generational and broad appeal, combining all the fun of a celebrity memoir with the emotional impact of an inspirational bestseller. With Singing to a Bulldog, Anson Williams brings his gift of storytelling to a new medium in a book that is sure to touch readers’ hearts and lives as profoundly as Willie once touched his.
Author: Susan Mohini Kane
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0199364281
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 273
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Young classical singers, particularly recent graduates of music programs, need not only considerable artistic ability but also intelligence and an acute business sense to navigate the world of professional singing. In this book, author Susan Mohini Kane has created a user-friendly guide for these recent graduates. Kane combines the benefits of an instructional manual with those of a self-reflective workbook to provide emerging classical singers with both practical and inspirational advice.
Author: Jennifer Spredemann
Publisher: Blessed Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 179
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Lucy Bontrager finds herself in the kind of trouble no Amish bishop’s dochder wants to be in. Justin Beachy wants to restore the Beachy name and redeem his family's reputation in his new Amish community. What happens when the bishop asks Justin to pretend Lucy’s boppli belongs to him? When Bishop Bontrager’s teen daughter finds herself in the familye way, he’s determined to find a gut Amish husband for her. Amish bachelor Justin Beachy is the perfect candidate. Will Justin agree to the bishop’s outrageous request to marry Lucy - a young woman he doesn't even know? Justin and Lucy reluctantly agree to a marriage of convenience, but will their agreement end in regret? Can Justin and Lucy discover God’s blessings in their lives and navigate their way to happily-ever-after?
Author: Dave Thompson
Publisher: Backbeat Books
ISBN: 145847139X
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 445
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(Book). Hearts of Darkness is the story of a generation's coming of age through the experiences of its three most atypical pop stars. James Taylor, Jackson Browne, and Cat Stevens could never have been considered your typical late-sixties songwriters self-absorbed and self-composed, all three eschewed the traditional means of delivering their songs, instead turning its process inward. The result was a body of work that stands among the most profoundly personal art ever to translate into an international language, and a sequence of songs from "Sweet Baby James" and "Carolina in My Mind," to "Jamaica Say You Will" and "These Days," to "Peace Train" and "Wild World" that remain archetypes not only of what the critics called the singer-songwriter movement, but of the human condition itself. Author Dave Thompson, himself a legend among rock biographers, takes on his subjects with his usual brio and candor, leaving no stone unturned in his quest to shine a light on the dark side of this profoundly earnest era in popular music. Penetrating, pointed, and laced with vivid insight and detail, Hearts of Darkness is the story of rock when it no longer felt the need to roll.
Author: Jennifer Spredemann
Publisher: Blessed Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 117
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When Clive Eicher escapes death after an accident, he can’t help but feel grateful to the Englisch woman who swerved to miss his buggy. Or feel responsible for her dire circumstances. The least he can do is see to her and her boppli’s wellbeing and offer them a place to stay while she recovers from her injuries. Living with a dead Amish man on her conscience wasn’t an option for Amanda Taylor—not after all the regrets she already carried. But the last thing she imagined is getting stuck in Amish country and birthing her baby here—in the most embarrassing way. But since she has little choice in the matter, she’s resolved to accept her circumstances and be grateful for a place to heal—physically and emotionally. The handsome Amish man who rescued Amanda and her baby, intrigues her. His honest and thoughtful ways are so different than the men life has dealt her thus far. As Clive and Mandy spend more time together, neither of them can deny the spark between them. But a romantic relationship between the two of them can never be…unless God somehow intervenes. An intriguing story of fierce faith and forbidden love that you won’t want to put down!
Author: Jennifer Spredemann
Publisher: Blessed Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 106
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An independent Amish woman. A determined Amish man. And a love that knows no bounds. Susan Miller is discontent with her Amish life, and considers doing something drastic—stepping away from the only life she’s ever known. Then, Joshua Beachy shows up to help work on their farm, creating confusion in her heart and even more disruption to her already-stressed environment. Susan finds it hard to ignore the handsome newcomer, especially when they discover an effortless friendship. Should she rethink her choices and consider a relationship with Joshua? When Joshua Beachy’s family moves to a new Amish district in Indiana, he doesn’t expect to meet beautiful Susan Miller. He’s never known a feisty Amish woman like her. While he admits that he finds Susan alarmingly attractive, he knows the best course of action is to steer clear of a courtship with her. However, that seems impossible to do given the magnetic pull he feels when she’s near. But when she disappears after learning of his secret, he feels responsible for her departure. Compelled to find her and ensure no harm will befall her, Joshua determines to search the nearby town until she's found. But how can he keep her safe in the Englisch world and maintain his good standing in the Amish community? Furthermore, how can he convince her that he has truly fallen in love with her? An Amish romance about friendship, family, faith, and love that you won't be able to put down! BOOKS IN THIS SERIES: The Trespasser The Heartbreaker The Charmer The Drifter The Giver The Teacher The Widower The Keeper The Pretender
Author: Jennifer Spredemann
Publisher: Blessed Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 79
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Introducing the Amish Courtship Series! Meet Sammy Eicher and his siblings and get to know them as they learn about faith, life, and love in Indiana Amish country. If you've read the Amish Country Brides series, you'll recognize the name Sammy Eicher - beloved grandfather of Michael Eicher (first introduced in The Heartbreaker.) The Amish Courtship Series begins with Sammy's own love story and how he and Bertie first met. This exciting, heartwarming series continues with each of Sammy's siblings. If you love Spredemann's Amish stories and characters, this series will be no exception. Get ready to fall in love with the Eicher family! Another series from USA Today Bestselling Author Jennifer Spredemann that you won't want to put down! Sammy Eicher isn’t your typical Amish man—he’s a risk taker and a rebel. Roberta Kauffman is his best friend’s younger sister—and completely off-limits. Roberta has had a crush on Sammy forever. But now that he’s dating an Englischer, she fears he’ll never notice she exists. When her brother Glen and Sammy have a falling out and Roberta's strict father forbids a relationship between her and Sammy, their challenges seem insurmountable. But Bertie believes that with God, all things are possible. Will she be able to tame Sammy's wild side? Will Sammy and Bertie find their Amish happily ever after or will Bertie lose Sammy to the Englisch world for good?
Author: J.E.B. Spredemann
Publisher: Blessed Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 182
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It was only supposed to be a pretend courtship. That was the deal. It hadn’t included a kiss. Amy Troyer was shocked two years ago when her fiancé left her for the Englisch world. But now he’s back, and rumor has it he’s engaged to a woman from another Amish district. With her sister’s upcoming wedding and holiday festivities being planned, the last thing Amy wants is to show up dateless. So, she hatches a plan to not only make her ex jealous, but to silence the pitiful stares from family and friends. But falling in love with her pretend boyfriend hadn't been part of the plan. At first, Nathaniel Miller balks at the idea of pretending to be Amy Troyer’s significant other, but he admits he’d like to axe his brothers’ teasing. As the two of them get acquainted and spend more time together, though, he finds himself falling for his schweschder’s best friend. Could it possibly be Der Herr—instead of Amy—orchestrating their fake courtship?
Author: James Dickerson
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780312281953
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 188
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From humble beginnings in Star, Mississippi, Faith Hill has soared to the top of the country and pop charts, becoming one of the most successful female recording artists in history. she has had eight number-one singles and ten number-one videos, and her albums have sold millions. She is country music's hottest star and America's newest sweetheart. Everything she touches turns to gold. Faith Hill: Piece of My Heart tells the inspirational story of the Grammy-winning singer's rise to stardom. Drawing on interviews with Faith Hill, her childhood friends and teachers, music professionals, and fans, James L. Dickerson chronicles her storybook life from birth to the present. This intimate portrait of Faith Hill examines her Huck Finn-like childhood, her first marriage and divorce, her hardscrabble years as a struggling artist in Nashville, her love affair with the man who became her husband (country superstar Tim McGraw), her thoughts on marriage and motherhood, and heartbreaking search for her birth mother. Complete with photographs and insider information, here at last is the whole story behind the life and music of Faith Hill-country music's darling and pop superstar.
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Category : Church music
Languages : en
Pages : 660
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