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Whether it is a director insisting on a final cut, a star demanding a bigger motor home, a producer holding the line on a budget, or a grip with a gripe, it seems that the world of moviemaking is nothing but Sturm und Drang. Shoot Out presents a raucous look at how movies get made and the players involved, from writers, producers, directors, and stars to agents and marketers. For film buffs, aspiring filmmakers, students, and anyone else intrigued by the inner workings of Hollywood, this is the quintessential take on the how, who, what, and why of the film business.

Making babies. For some, it’s virtually effortless – an accident, a “happy surprise”, or an easily executed plan. But for others, this almost universal drive to start a family does not come quite so effortlessly. In fact, for many, it’s can be a frustrating and expensive quest that in some cases never pays off, leaving them childless. These people dearly want what many of us barely give a second thought: having a baby. To start a family. To be a parent. And these people will go to remarkable, at times almost unbelievable lengths, to do just that. Carry On is about those people.

Steven Wright, actor, comedian, writer, Oscar winner, narrator of Quentin Tarantino’s Reservoir Dogs, and Rolling Stone’s 15th greatest stand-up in the world, got his start on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. In this installment of Las Vegas Connection, Wright talks to Bart Torres about his unique, signature deadpan delivery, and how he doesn’t believe in time.

What is property, and why does our species have it? In The Property Species, Bart J. Wilson explores how humans acquire, perceive, and know the custom of property and why this might be relevant to understanding how property works in the 21st century. Arguing that neither the sciences nor the humanities synthesizes a full account of property, the book offers a cross-disciplinary compromise that is sure to be controversial: Property is a universal and uniquely human custom.

In 50 Top Road Cycling Tips Bart Summers shares 50 of his most hard won cycling strategies that took him from complete newbie to Elite level road cyclist and has kept him fit and healthy from his twenties and thirties to his later forties. This book gives you all the information you need to become a fit and fast road cyclist, whether you are a complete newbie or have years of experience. No matter where you are on your current road cycling journey, 50 Top Road Cycling Tips WILL give you everything you need to become the ultimate badass roadie and CRUSH your cycling goals leaving your mates ...

When Margaret Hamilton’s father rescues Elizabethan manuscripts from a flooded tomb, he asks his daughter’s former fiancé Stephen to help decipher them, bringing the couple back together again. When they uncover links between the buried papers and Shakespeare’s Macbeth, ruthless art and antiquities thieves scheme to take the priceless papers at any cost.

What is noise? It's a signal you don't like. And it's everywhere. Noise can deafen you. It can undermine your sleep and your cardiovascular health. Noise can also improve how we detect sounds and generate AI art and help secure digital communications. A little noise can also sharpen your focus and even make you a bit smarter. And maybe consider going on a noise fast on your next vacation. Noise may even be the energetic secret to life itself. The book NOISE explores the ubiquitous phenomenon of noise from engineering to medicine to law and to the very quantum nature of the universe. Like ...

Attention all horror enthusiasts! Step right up, and prepare yourself for a spine-chilling journey into the depths of terror with our "Carnival of the Macabre" audiobook collection! Dare to immerse yourself in three harrowing stories that will grip your soul and refuse to let go.

Have you ever been a captive listener? Have you ever been cornered and forced to endure an annoying monologue at the hands of someone who loves the sound of their own voice? Have you ever wondered if there's anything you can do to expedite a rapid exit from such encounters? If so, then it's time for you to learn the number-one mistake you're making which actually prolongs an unwanted conversation. Discover little-known secrets like the stopper, the non sequitur, and the handoff.

When Todd gets word that Harry is on St. Carlos to get married, Todd reluctantly returns to the island which holds many bittersweet and painful memories. Reuniting with Harry, his never-to-be father-in-law, for the first time in five years, Todd’s fragile world explodes when secrets from the past collide with a complicated and dangerous present where the only thing certain is that life will change dramatically for both men…and there is only one person that the other can rely. The one they hate the most…but love even more.

Enzo Abbatelli had a nice little counterfeit credit card business going until a frustrated criminal mastermind named Vittorio Pellegrino decided Enzo was cut out for greater things. For years Pellegrino had dreamed of committing the perfect crime, and now he had it all figured out. They would kidnap the son of shady multimillionaire Salvatore Aragona, and with the ransom money they could take it easy for the rest of their lives. Pellegrino had found just the right people for the job: handsome green-eyed Beppe to care for the baby; roguish Enzo to play the role of the kid’s “daddy”; ...

Leveraging. Strategizing. Opening the kimono. Unlocking human capital. Trying to nail that BHAG. All on a go-forward basis. These are only a few examples of the jargon-ridden language that is too often the mainstay of business communication. Jargon frustrates, confuses, and generally alienates listeners. Yet it's also everywhere, and using it can often seem like a mandatory requirement for anyone who wants to establish credibility in a professional workplace. To be an effective leader, you must be brave enough to be the first to drop jargon.

A witty, haunting tale of family and friendship, regret and redemption, set on a remote Wyoming cattle ranch in the dead of winter. The White Creek Ranch has been in Hap Cobb’s family for over a century and a half, but Hap is now eighty-two, and the last surviving member of his family. Tart-tongued, moody, and all too often “a miserable old fart” (in the words of his long-suffering ranch hand and closest friend, Aaron Littlefield), Hap has no rival as a home cook, owns the best-stocked private library in the state, and prides himself on his “God-given ability” to exasperate ...

A World War II memoir. I served in Troop A of the 43rd Mechanized Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron as part of Patton's Third Army from October 1943 to November 1945 and was on the front lines from August 5, 1944 until Germany's surrender on May 7, 1945. This is my story.

Archie Andrews was a teenage sitcom directly adapted from the very popular comic strip of Bob Montana. It began to be heard on NBC Blue on May 31, 1943 and lasted on-air until September 5, 1943—the period during which radio adaptations of comic characters were trending. The show was also broadcasted on Mutual from 1944 to 1945.Kenneth Banghart served as the announcer, while Bob Hastings played the lead character Archie during the show's NBC times. Other actors that took over the main role include Burt Boyar, Jack Grimes, and Charles Mullen. The other important character role, Jughead, was ...

Through the captivating narration, join Mia and her companions as they stumble upon an abandoned mansion steeped in mystery, only to become ensnared in the clutches of Cannibal Grim, a malevolent force driven by insatiable hunger. With every moment, the tension builds, drawing you deeper into a world where survival is uncertain, and danger lurks around every corner.

Bart Stupak, a nine-term Democratic Congressman from Michigan’s First Congressional District, brought two unshakable principles with him to Capitol Hill in 1992: a firm belief in the sanctity of life, and the conviction that health care was a right for all Americans and not a privilege for the fortunate few. Studies indicating that 45,000 Americans died needlessly every year for lack of access to health care inspired Congressman Stupak’s tireless efforts, often at great personal cost, to pass lifesaving legislation while remaining true to his right-to-life principles.

A journey into the extraordinary. Stories of individuals who have gone above and beyond in their lives and careers. Those who defined excellence & achieved remarkable success. Join Bart Berkey, former Global Executive for the Ritz-Carlton as he sits down with influential leaders, innovators, and visionaries to uncover the key decisions, early influences, and acts of kindness that have shaped their paths. From hospitality legends like Horst Schulze, Founder of the Ritz-Carlton to entrepreneurial trailblazers like Kara Goldin, these conversations reveal the insights and lessons that inspire.

Prepare to have your senses haunted and your heart gripped in the vice of terror with "Witchwood Wail," an audiobook that transcends mere storytelling to become an immersive experience of fear, courage, and redemption. Step into the shoes of Evelyn Monroe, a young historian driven by an insatiable thirst for the macabre, as she embarks on a journey into the heart of darkness that is Ravenwood Valley. With every whispered secret and unearthed relic, you'll feel the weight of centuries-old curses pressing down on your shoulders, the tendrils of fear curling around your very soul.

In the shadows of New York City, Detective Bart Sullivan hunts a sadistic serial killer who leaves behind only nightmares and taunting clues. But when his partner’s sudden death reveals hidden files, Bart uncovers chilling secrets that point to the killer’s identity—and exposes truths the department will never allow. As the investigation pulls him deeper, Bart’s path collides with Cassandra D’Angelo, a brilliant and powerful woman whose family is entangled in New York’s underworld.