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KGO Radio Jumps The Shark: More News, Less Talk by C.D. Reimer KGO Radio Jumps The Shark: More News, Less Talk by C.D. Reimer Feb. 03, 2012 $0.99 3978 words Sample 45%
KGO Radio (810AM) switched to an all-news format, and, in the process, letting go the best talk-radio talent in the San Francisco Bay Area. Cumulus Media, KGO Radio’s current corporate overlords, decided to jump the shark by throwing away 40 years of broadcasting history in a hasty bid to improve ratings.
MovieFreak by Keith Helinski MovieFreak by Keith Helinski Jan. 24, 2012 Free! 76371 words Read a sample
MovieFreak is a collection of movie reviews, short stories, and columns written by Keith Helinski over the years. Features published pieces from MovieFreak.com
Indian bridegroom by bala subrahmanyam  kambala Indian bridegroom by bala subrahmanyam kambala Jan. 21, 2012 Free! 10858 words Read a sample
A story of an orphan, how he managed to achieve success in life and get married.
LAUREL and HARDY - The British Tours by A.J MARRIOT LAUREL and HARDY - The British Tours by A.J MARRIOT Jan. 14, 2012 $4.99 84754 words Sample 15%
“LAUREL and HARDY – The British Tours” details so well the two-years-plus this Hollywood comedy duo spent on the British Variety stage, you will think you are touring with them.
Troubles in a Golden Eye by William Russo & Jan Merlin Troubles in a Golden Eye by William Russo & Jan Merlin Jan. 01, 2012 $9.99 66369 words Sample 10%
An inside look at the making of Carson McCullers's novella, 'Reflection in a Golden Eye', into a major motion picture, starring Elizabeth Taylor and Marlon Brando, directed by John Huston. The book traces the story from its roots in 1941 through its critical reception as a book and film to its rediscovery in recent years.
Movie Plots & Concepts by Jones Stone Movie Plots & Concepts by Jones Stone Dec. 23, 2011 $11.99 1674 words Sample 14%
Original Movie Plots & Concepts for you to use as you wish.
Deep Characterization by Bill Johnson Deep Characterization by Bill Johnson Dec. 20, 2011 $0.99 15017 words Sample 20%
Deep Characterization explores the difference between characters created to act out a story for an audience and characters created to act out a writer's internal dramas. A story written for an audience is a promise to take that audience on a story journey; a story written for the writer's own needs is a promise to transport him or her to the fulfillment of personal needs.
The Actors Room 50 Original Monologues & Tips For Success by Steven G. Lowe The Actors Room 50 Original Monologues & Tips For Success by Steven G. Lowe Dec. 20, 2011 $11.75 11144 words Sample 10%
No more wasted hours of hunting for the right monologue! “The Actors Room 50 Original Monologues & Tips For Success” is a much-needed answer to the enormous call for heart-felt, contemporary, original monologues in the acting community worldwide. Actors have few resources to turn to. This compilation introduces a career-improving alternative, written with entertainment industry experts.
Dead Men Don't Walk by Terry Ravenscroft Dead Men Don't Walk by Terry Ravenscroft Dec. 20, 2011 Free! 10410 words Read a sample
Dead Men Don't Walk is a 10,000 word short story about brothers Ray and Andy Chambers who work in the family Funeral Directors business but would far rather be writing gangster movies - until they cross a real life gangster that is.
The G.O.R.E. Score, Volume 1: A Review Guide to All Things Zombie by Tony Schaab The G.O.R.E. Score, Volume 1: A Review Guide to All Things Zombie by Tony Schaab Dec. 19, 2011 $7.99 53637 words Sample 20%
The G.O.R.E. Score reviews zombie movies, books, TV shows, comics, video games and more, and the reviews rate each item in 4 distinct categories so you’ll know exactly what you’ll be sinking your teeth into! With over 50 reviews (5 written specifically for this volume), The G.O.R.E. Score makes a perfect addition to any zombie fan’s collection and a great starting point for zombie newcomers!
At the Movies with the Law of Attraction by Robert Cettl At the Movies with the Law of Attraction by Robert Cettl Nov. 21, 2011 $2.99 34711 words Sample 10%
Popular film criticism informed by the New Age self-help ideal, the Law of Attraction (LOA). Full, detailed accounts of how contemporary and classic films appear when examined through a critical prism informed by LOA experience and belief. A one of a kind book which brings film scholarship to self-improvement literature: from Picoult to Tarantino, James Bond to Star Trek, Woodstock to Snuff.
Audition for Your Career, Not the Job: Mastering the On-camera Audition by Tim Phillips Audition for Your Career, Not the Job: Mastering the On-camera Audition by Tim Phillips Nov. 04, 2011 $9.99 62575 words Sample 10%
A complete guide for actors on how to craft auditions for film and TV, from Los Angeles-based master acting coach Tim Phillips, creator of the Sherlock Holmesing the Text® method.
My Hollywood MisAdventures by Allan Cole My Hollywood MisAdventures by Allan Cole Nov. 04, 2011 $4.50 206458 words Sample 20%
Tales Sometimes Tall, but always true, of Allan Cole's years in Hollywood with his late partner, Chris Bunch.
Radio Radio - The Story of the Irish Radio Pirates by Peter Mulryan Radio Radio - The Story of the Irish Radio Pirates by Peter Mulryan Nov. 01, 2011 $9.99 60932 words Sample 15%
The Story of pirate radio in Ireland, all the way from the world's first broadcast in 1916, up until legislation to ban the radio pirates in 1988.
100 Nights in the Dark: A Collection of Contemporary Film Reviews and Essays by Joe Barlow 100 Nights in the Dark: A Collection of Contemporary Film Reviews and Essays by Joe Barlow Oct. 23, 2011 $0.99 89188 words Sample 20%
First published in 2000, Joe Barlow's "100 Nights in the Dark" remains a hilarious and indispensable collection of film reviews and insightful commentary. Examining the movies released between 1997 and 2000, Barlow highlights the best and worst films of this period, and offers amusing--and occasionally controversial--opinions on them. (He liked The Phantom Menace? He hated Saving Private Ryan?)
Shameless Self Promotion by Parker, Parker and Martin Shameless Self Promotion by Parker, Parker and Martin Oct. 18, 2011 $6.99 43596 words Sample 20%
Whether you are an artist, author, actor, or promoter - you have something that needs to be promoted, and chances are the lion's share of the promotional activity will be on your shoulders. In today's ultra-competitive marketplace, Christian creatives must be heavily involved in in promoting themselves and their works. You CAN develop your career without selling your soul
The Erotic Screen: The Golden Hardcore & The Shimmering Dyke-Core by Susie Bright The Erotic Screen: The Golden Hardcore & The Shimmering Dyke-Core by Susie Bright Sep. 30, 2011 $9.99 69878 words Sample 20%
Susie Bright, “The Pauline Kael of Porn,” rips open the history of erotic cinema before the Internet— from the Golden Age of lavish 35mm hardcore, to the video-inspired “Porno Spring,” initiated by punk, feminist, and lesbian video-makers. Includes all of Susie's original porn reviews and reporting, covering 1967-1989. "Expect to be entertained by her whip-smart commentary" -Salon
Movies Worth Watching by Les Broad Movies Worth Watching by Les Broad Sep. 30, 2011 Free! 4038 words Read a sample
This is a small selection of the author's favourite films, from the endearingly romantic Un Homme Et Une Femme to the brilliant-but-execrable Fire Maidens From Outer Space. There may be a concentration on sci-fi, but this reflects the author's own influences. It's a free book, and very nearly worth it.
In the Name of Corruption by Mark Pruter In the Name of Corruption by Mark Pruter Sep. 29, 2011 $0.99 8980 words Sample 20%
U.S bounty hunters taken captive in the Central American jungle...a true story.
HOLLYWOOD CLASSICS Index of Movie Titles BOOKS 1-16: HOLLYWOOD CLASSICS Index of Movie Titles BOOKS 1-16: "A" - "Z" by John Howard Reid Sep. 20, 2011 $0.99 12515 words Sample 20%
Illustrated with no less than 35 classic movie posters from the author's own collection, here is a full list of all the films (over 2,000 of them) extensively detailed and reviewed in books 1 through 16 of the acclaimed Hollywood Classics series. Details include the years of original release and title changes. Also listed are articles such as Best Movies of All Time, Raymond Chandler On Screen.
The Ultimate General Knowledge Quiz Book by Sarah Johnstone The Ultimate General Knowledge Quiz Book by Sarah Johnstone Sep. 20, 2011 $4.99 9591 words Sample 20%
This book has been produced for entertainment; to bring fun and further your knowledge! The questions have been compiled with the reader in mind. A whole host of subjects have been covered all ranging in difficulty level. Some of the chosen subjects include; music, famous people, sport, history, geography, solar system, animals, natural disasters, countries, cities, anagrams, inventors & US States
World Sport Quiz - Ultimate Quiz and Trivia by Carl Dungworth World Sport Quiz - Ultimate Quiz and Trivia by Carl Dungworth Sep. 12, 2011 $7.00 12336 words Sample 20%
This book has been produced for the entertainment of all sport's enthusiasts out there! Anybody that has a passion for sport will simply love the challenge of this quiz. The quiz questions have been compiled with the readers at home in mind. Not only have the sports being catorgorised, there are also 10 rounds of general knowledge sports questions.
101 Short Film Ideas by Jason Brubaker 101 Short Film Ideas by Jason Brubaker Sep. 09, 2011 $6.99 6476 words
101 Short Film Ideas is a resource for any filmmaker seeking short film ideas.
15 Monologues to SLAM! by Peppur Chambers 15 Monologues to SLAM! by Peppur Chambers Sep. 07, 2011 $1.99 6324 words Sample 20%
THE monologue book for adult actors looking to make a living and breathing character for auditions, class or Monologue Slams. With more than half of the fifteen monologues written with non-gender specifics, "15 Monologues to SLAM" offers dramatic, comedic and honest pieces that allow an actor to shine.
Great Hollywood Westerns: Classic Pictures, Must-See Movies & Great Hollywood Westerns: Classic Pictures, Must-See Movies & "B" Films by John Howard Reid Sep. 03, 2011 $2.99 54862 words Sample 30%
As many "B" and major "A" westerns are now available on DVD, here's a must-have book for every fan. Beginning with Tim McCoy's "Aces and Eights", this guide winds up with Gene Autry's best, "Yodelin' Kid from Pine Ridge". Other stars include Charles Starrett, Ken Maynard, Roy Rogers, Bill Boyd, Hoot Gibson, Tex Ritter, John Wayne, Buck Jones, Randolph Scott, Bob Steele, Audie Murphy, Alan Ladd.
Just Kidding - Stand-Up Comedy For Kids Of All Ages by Toni Attell Just Kidding - Stand-Up Comedy For Kids Of All Ages by Toni Attell Sep. 02, 2011 $9.50 35762 words Sample 10%
“A funny thing happened to a kid on the way home from school…he laughed…and suddenly the world didn’t such a formidable place, because now he could joke about it.”
De Suina Inmolatione by Mirco Mungari De Suina Inmolatione by Mirco Mungari Sep. 02, 2011 $4.99 3669 words Sample 20%
Una divertente satira sulle virtù del maiale e delle sue carni.
How to Become a Professional Writer by Dwayne McMillan How to Become a Professional Writer by Dwayne McMillan Aug. 30, 2011 $2.99 8794 words Sample 10%
Learn how to become a professional writer in just 5 easy steps. The best part is that you will start making money during the first step! Why waste time digging through a 200 page book when the process is this simple? In just 8,000 straight-forward words, the truth about becoming a professional writer will be revealed.
Extreme Couponing: Free Grocery Tips by Sarah Holmes Extreme Couponing: Free Grocery Tips by Sarah Holmes Aug. 30, 2011 $0.99 762 words
Ten Tips to Grocery Shop like Extreme Couponing Pros.
The Talk Radio Guest Book: How To Be The Perfect Talk Radio Guest by Dave Congalton & Deborah Bayles by Deborah Bayles The Talk Radio Guest Book: How To Be The Perfect Talk Radio Guest by Dave Congalton & Deborah Bayles by Deborah Bayles Aug. 27, 2011 $2.99 14127 words Sample 20%
You’ve slipped on the headphones. You’re facing the microphone and the talk radio show host has just introduced you. You’re live. On the air. The next few seconds will determine whether thousands of listeners will think you’re smart and articulate — or boring and amateur. Learn how to be the perfect guest from talk radio hosts with more than 20 years experience behind the microphone!
Los secretos sexuales de Nacho Vidal by Simón Posada Los secretos sexuales de Nacho Vidal by Simón Posada Aug. 21, 2011 $3.00 6201 words Sample 20%
Nacho Vidal, uno de los actores porno más famosos y destacados del mundo, cuenta cómo hace para retrasar una eyaculación, conseguir una erección, convencer a una mujer para tener sexo, alcanzar varios orgasmos consecutivos. Esta es, en definitiva, una guía sobre cómo ser dios en la cama.
Cashiers du Cinemart 16 by Mike White Cashiers du Cinemart 16 by Mike White Aug. 18, 2011 $3.99 45841 words Sample 5%
Let 2011 be known as The Revenge of Print, an effort began in Baltimore to put an end to the rumors that print is dead. Scores of zinesters have answered the call, putting out a new issue of zines long since put down -- just like Cashiers du Cinemart. After four years, there's a fresh CdC in town.
Pondicherry-The Educational Hub of Southern India by Students' Academy Pondicherry-The Educational Hub of Southern India by Students' Academy Aug. 18, 2011 $2.99 7898 words Sample 20%
Pondicherry is a beautiful Union Territory in India.Millions of tourists visit the state every year.
A to Z Guide to Film Terms by Tim Moshansky A to Z Guide to Film Terms by Tim Moshansky Aug. 17, 2011 $5.99 26863 words Sample 20%
An insider's guide to the terms and phrases used by the people who make movies and tv shows. If you want to work in the "biz," or just enjoy movies and how they are made, then this book is for you. Initally released in 1995, the print edition has sold over 20,000 copies. Written by location scout Tim Moshansky, this book contains terms spoken on film sets by actual crews. A must for film buffs
Sympathetic Monsters by Sam Costello Sympathetic Monsters by Sam Costello Aug. 13, 2011 $0.99 12941 words Sample 20%
Sympathetic Monsters features interviews with writers, artists, & musicians discussing fear—the oldest and strongest emotion of mankind, according to H.P. Lovecraft. Interviews include comics legend Bernie Wrightson (Swamp Thing, Frankenstein), writers Steve Niles (30 Days of Night) & Sean T. Collins, writer/artists Eric Powell (The Goon) & Queenie Chan (The Dreaming), & musician John Darnielle.
All about Charlie Chaplin by Raja Sharma All about Charlie Chaplin by Raja Sharma Aug. 11, 2011 $1.50 8548 words Sample 20%
Whenever film comedy is discussed, one name can not go unmentioned, and the name is Charlie Chaplin. It seems that most of the following and the present comedians have some part of Charlie Chaplin alive in thier acting.
Palmistry Made Simple by Raja Sharma Palmistry Made Simple by Raja Sharma Aug. 11, 2011 $4.99 7374 words Sample 5%
It is quite difficult to tell how and when the origin of palmistry took place.
Easy Magic Tricks by Wolfgang Riebe Easy Magic Tricks by Wolfgang Riebe Aug. 06, 2011 $0.99 8670 words Sample 15%
30 Awesome magic tricks for $0.99! Easy to do magic tricks with everyday objects! Easy to do with everyday items you can find around the home. Great for everyone, from children to business people. Tricks with coins, glasses, cards, coins and bananas. Mind reading and mathematical tricks too!
Vertigo: The Making of a Hitchcock Classic by Dan Auiler Vertigo: The Making of a Hitchcock Classic by Dan Auiler Aug. 01, 2011 $9.99 63828 words Sample 10%
Alfred Hitchcock's 1958 film Vertigo--in which obsessve ex-cop James Stewart pursues troubled loner Kim Novak throughout San Francisco--is one of the most dissected, discussed, and revered movies of all time. Now, for the first time, the story of this remakable film is revealed.
Birthday party success by Mark Huntley Birthday party success by Mark Huntley July 22, 2011 $0.99 7597 words Sample 5%
Fantastic ideas on having a birthday party with lots of fun and smiles with a easy hints and tips section within. The stress will fade! An easy read with easy to obtain results.
Fantasy: Myths and Media by Linda Sacco Fantasy: Myths and Media by Linda Sacco July 15, 2011 $2.99 27387 words Sample 10%
This book takes fantasy fans on a magic carpet ride, back to the days of yore when vampires and werewolves lived or so it was believed! The myths, history and origins of 10 fantasy figures are explored and compared with interpretations from movies, TV and books. Includes angels, witches, ghosts and fairies. The dream and crystal chapters show you how to bring some of the fantastic into your life.
Mr. Moto: A Review and Episode Guide of the Old-Time Radio Show by Tim DeForest Mr. Moto: A Review and Episode Guide of the Old-Time Radio Show by Tim DeForest July 14, 2011 $0.99 3014 words Sample 20%
Mr.Moto was a 1951 spy/mystery series based on the character created by novelist John Marquand. A spy for the Imperial Japanese government in the original novels, he became a Japanese-American agent for the United States in the radio series. The very polite, very intelligent and (when necessary) very ruthless Mr. Moto foiled a variety of Communist plots over the course of 23 half-hour episodes.
Fort Laramie: A Review and Episode Guide for the Old-Time Radio Show by Tim DeForest Fort Laramie: A Review and Episode Guide for the Old-Time Radio Show by Tim DeForest July 14, 2011 $0.99 4401 words Sample 10%
A review and detailed episode guide of the Western series that played on CBS radio in 1956. A strong, well-written show with great characters, it was a short-lived but worthwhile edition to the Western genre. Raymond Burr starred as Captain Lee Quince, the tough professional who led a cavalry troop stationed at the titular fort during the 1870s.
99 Films and Cartoons Your Children MUST See Before Growing Up: OR THEY'LL TURN OUT TO BE AXE MURDERERS!! by Tim DeForest 99 Films and Cartoons Your Children MUST See Before Growing Up: OR THEY'LL TURN OUT TO BE AXE MURDERERS!! by Tim DeForest July 13, 2011 $0.99 9869 words Sample 10%
A list of old-time movies meant to work as a guide for parents to help make TV time for their kids an enjoyable experience that also respects the innocence of childhood. This isn't a list of just classic films; it also includes lesser-known B-movies that also tell good stories.
Hollywood Rolodex:  Over 3,000+ Valuable Industry Contact Listings to get your script SOLD by DEIDRE BERRY Hollywood Rolodex: Over 3,000+ Valuable Industry Contact Listings to get your script SOLD by DEIDRE BERRY July 11, 2011 $0.99 40087 words Sample 15%
Attention screenwriter's: If you have a well-written screenplay, then you have a valuable commodity in your hands, and Hollywood is looking for you! Is your script perfect for Will Smith or Steven Spielberg, but you just don't know how to go about contacting them? Not to worry, with the Hollywood Rolodex you now have valuable contact information for some of the industry's biggest A-list players.
Sex Sells: Women in Photography and Film by Rhetta Akamatsu Sex Sells: Women in Photography and Film by Rhetta Akamatsu July 07, 2011 $4.99 14391 words Sample 20%
From the birth of photography, the camera and other media have been used to capture the essence of men’s sexual fantasies. Women indecently dressed have been a constant source of fascination for men from the beginning of time, as witnessed by the wall paintings of Pompeii or in the Egyptian tombs. This books explores the ways that women have been used in photography and film to sell sex.
Hollywood Classics Title Index to All Movies Reviewed in Books 1 - 24 by John Howard Reid Hollywood Classics Title Index to All Movies Reviewed in Books 1 - 24 by John Howard Reid July 04, 2011 $0.99 94006 words Sample 50%
Another essential book for a film buff's library, this one is packed with information and reviews. Some of the entries are quite extensive. JHR provides all the information you need, including complete cast and production staff. I find JHR's information invaluable. I like to read not only who acted in a movie, but who made it, both top-billed and lesser mortals. -- Ross Adams in DRESS CIRCLE mag.
Story Maps: How to Write a GREAT Screenplay by Daniel Calvisi Story Maps: How to Write a GREAT Screenplay by Daniel Calvisi June 22, 2011 $9.99 60968 words Sample 15%
Learn the secrets to writing a GREAT screenplay from a major movie studio Story Analyst who will show you how to BLOW AWAY THE READER! Master the structure and principles used by 95% of commercial movies by studying detailed breakdowns, or "Story Maps," of several hit movies of the past decade, in all different genres.
MOVIE WESTERNS Hollywood Films the Wild, Wild West by John Howard Reid MOVIE WESTERNS Hollywood Films the Wild, Wild West by John Howard Reid June 18, 2011 $3.99 98455 words Sample 30%
A feast of entertainment for western fans, this mammoth book details not only typical Ranch Night films like Riders of Destiny, In Old Monterey and Duel at Silver Creek, but the big "A" entries: The Searchers, The Spoilers, San Antonio, Big Country, etc. In all, 174 films are examined and reviewed. They include all the top box-office stars: Autry, Rogers, Wayne, Scott, Boyd, Holt, Maynard, Dix.
EmDiv (Magazine 06/2011) by Cristiano O. Policarpo EmDiv (Magazine 06/2011) by Cristiano O. Policarpo June 01, 2011 $2.99 47193 words Sample 20%
EmDiv é um amplo sistema de pesquisas e estudos culturais relacionados a todo o mundo. EmDiv busca a valorização da diversidade cultural abrangendo áreas como: Turismo, artes plásticas, audiovisual, cultura de povos, artesanato, gastronomia, meio ambiente, comunicação, história, literatura, geografia, música, patrimônio histórico, teatro, saúde, esporte, educação e muito mais