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Some 2,000 quotes from more than 100 of the top film noirs: snappy, insightful, memorable. Plus several essays on the meaning of film noir.

Suicide is, perhaps, the greatest paradox. We all strive to live, yet a few do the opposite; their desire is to end it. How can this be? There are as many reasons as there are victims. This book can only be a small sample of this most tragic human experience. If we cannot solve the enigma, perhaps we can get a small glance into it. That is one reason we undertook to compile these more than 150 case histories into this volume. Another: Suicide prevention. This book by its very nature is an advocacy for suicide prevention. Suicide is never the right course. When you read these stories, you ...

Exhaustive Christian explanation of the afterlife, nearly 600 Bible references, presented in easy-to-read, easy-to-understand format.

The foundational verses of Bible prophecy, 77 selections in all -- ones that all believers can agree on.

Inspiring stories of courage, triumph and success. Compilation of the Amazon best-seller series "Extraordinary Comebacks: 201 Inspiring Stories of Courage, Triumph, and Success", volumes 1, 2 and 3. Fast reading, short version format, just average 116 words per comeback. Categories: abuse, adventure, advertising, agriculture, animals, antiquity, architecture, art, athletics, business, crime and justice, cuisine, dance, education, everyday life, film-TV-show business, finance, games, invention, labor, life, literature, martial arts, media, medicine and health, military, music: classical, ...

Focus on more than 40 obscure composers from 18th century Classical Period and 20th century Neoclassical, drawn from Obscure Composers series, volumes 1, 2, and 3.

The life-changing, transformative power of classical music, as told in powerful and moving personal experiences of composers, artists, amateurs, students, teachers, critics, audience. 38 chapters. With special contributors: James Kent, director, CHOPIN SAVED MY LIFE Rachel Barton Pine, violinist Len Mullenger, founder, Music Web International Nicholas Reed, producer, THE LADY IN NO. 6 (Academy Award, Best Documentary, Short Subject). Professional cellist, author and program annotator writes: "Extraordinary! You have beautifully introduced these meaningful stories, all of which should be ...

"Wonderful compilation" -- Henry Fogel, Dean, Chicago College of Performing Arts, Roosevelt University; former president, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, American Symphony Orchestra League "An enjoyable read, and a great conversation starter." -- James McCarthy, Limelight magazine, Australia "...for those seeking to shake up their listening habits and explore musical rarities -- Opera America A sequel, volume two. Some 90 composers profiled. Special chapter by pianist, conductor, Sir Andras Schiff. The author writes: I will let you in on a little secret. The classical world is prejudiced. If ...

"Wonderful compilation" -- Henry Fogel, Dean, Chicago College of Performing Arts, Roosevelt University; former president, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, American Symphony Orchestra League "An enjoyable read, and a great conversation starter." -- James McCarthy, Limelight magazine, Australia "...for those seeking to shake up their listening habits and explore musical rarities -- Opera America Focus on obscure composers from 19th century Romantic Period, drawn from Obscure Composers series, volumes 1, 2, and 3.

"Wonderful compilation" -- Henry Fogel, Dean, Chicago College of Performing Arts, Roosevelt University; former president, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, American Symphony Orchestra League "An enjoyable read, and a great conversation starter." -- James McCarthy, Limelight magazine, Australia "...for those seeking to shake up their listening habits and explore musical rarities -- Opera America A sequel, volume three. Some 90 composers profiled. Provides answers to questions like those found in the Obscure Composers 3 Quiz: 1. After his passing, some of his compositions were found as wrappings ...

The author begins: I will let you in on a little secret. The classical world is prejudiced. If it’s not Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, (or maybe Bartók), some, most? classical listeners think it’s inferior by definition, and not worthy of attention. Virtually each of us has had some degree of symptoms, even if sub-clinical. Yes, even your author. So, to ameliorate the situation, I set off for musical parts unknown, seeking out obscure composers, those rarely or never heard, and lo and behold, got a set of music to enjoy perhaps 10 times larger than before. From some names I had never heard ...

Inspiring health and medical comeback stories of courage, triumph and success. From the Amazon best-seller series "Extraordinary Comebacks: 201 Inspiring Stories of Courage, Triumph, and Success", volumes 1, 2 and 3.

A brief survey of death in classical music and how composers treat the subject is the theme of this new book by John A. Sarkett. He is the author of Obscure Composers, Obscure Composers 2, and Bach and Heaven: The Promise of Afterlife in the Text of the Cantatas. A distinguished trio of scholars contributes a superb set of insightful essays as well: "Wagner and Schopenhauer," by Dr. Leo Eylar, professor and conductor, California State University, Sacramento "Arthur Schopenhauer reads Richard Wagner" by Dr. Karl S. Guthke, professor, Kuno Francke Research Professor of German Art and Culture,...

Inspiring stories of courage, triumph and success from the arts: fine and commercial art, film, television, literature, dance, classical music and pop music. From the Amazon best-seller series "Extraordinary Comebacks: 201 Inspiring Stories of Courage, Triumph, and Success", volumes 1, 2 and 3.

Excerpts from the texts of the Bach Cantatas focusing on the afterlife.

Another 250 inspiring stories of courage, triumph and success. Volume 2 to the Amazon best-seller "Extraordinary Comebacks: 201 Inspiring Stories of Courage, Triumph, and Success".

Another 250 inspiring stories of courage, triumph and success. Volume 3 to the Amazon best-seller "Extraordinary Comebacks: 201 Inspiring Stories of Courage, Triumph, and Success."

More than 100 cautionary tales about individuals who attained success, power and prestige, only, most often through their own doing, to lose it all. A paean to humility, morality and common sense. As Dirty Harry once said, "a man's got to know his limitations." This book is the flip side of the author's best-selling motivational title, "Extraordinary Comebacks: 201 Inspiring Stories of Courage, Triumph, and Success". Book covers adventure, arts, athletics, business, crime, entertainment, finance, media, medical, military, music (pop and classical), nature, politics, science, and spirituality.

Inspiring sports stories of courage, triumph and success. From the Amazon best-seller series "Extraordinary Comebacks: 201 Inspiring Stories of Courage, Triumph, and Success", volumes 1, 2 and 3.

A survey and examination of some of the strangest stories in the Bible, and what they mean. Includes comments from various Bible scholars. Will challenge and build one's faith.