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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.
A Man of Mystery's Global Adventure Outward Bound by Dickon Springate A Man of Mystery's Global Adventure Outward Bound by Dickon Springate March 30, 2011 $2.49 190622 words Sample 15%
The definitive account of how one man pursued his dream and refused to let anything get in his way of rediscovering our amazing world one city at a time. Follow as I cross 43 cities and 22,814 km from London to San Salvador.
The Xbox 360 Uncloaked: The Real Story Behind Microsoft's Xbox 360 Video Game Console, 2nd edition by Dean Takahashi The Xbox 360 Uncloaked: The Real Story Behind Microsoft's Xbox 360 Video Game Console, 2nd edition by Dean Takahashi Nov. 30, 2009 $1.99 181382 words Sample 10%
This book is an in-depth journalistic effort to uncover the inside story of the making of Microsoft's Xbox 360 console. It chronicles the passion and drive behind the team that made it, and the second edition is updated with new information about the console's defect problem.
Astrology and Your Lucky Star by Ann Combs Astrology and Your Lucky Star by Ann Combs Nov. 12, 2011 $5.95 152404 words Sample 15%
"Astrology and Your Lucky Star" took Seattle astrologer Ann E. Combs ten years to write. One reader wrote "Wonderfully enthusiastic and enlightening. Reading Ann’s book was better than spending a year on an analyst’s couch. I have always been intrigued by astrology, but as a novice, found it overwhelming. Ann's book laid out the information in a way that made sense and balance my life."
Game Freaks 365's Xbox 360 Review Guide by Kyle W. Bell Game Freaks 365's Xbox 360 Review Guide by Kyle W. Bell March 15, 2010 $7.99 149101 words Sample 25%
Picking good games can be hard. Avoiding duds can be even more difficult. That's why smart consumers turn to experts on the subject. Game Freaks 365 was founded to help people choose games that are worth their hard earned dollar and bypass games that are better suited for the trash can. This guide aims to help the smart consumer pick the best games that the Xbox 360 has to offer.
Game Freaks 365's PS3 Review Guide by Kyle W. Bell Game Freaks 365's PS3 Review Guide by Kyle W. Bell March 12, 2010 $7.99 146363 words Sample 25%
Picking good games can be hard. Avoiding duds can be even more difficult. That's why smart consumers turn to experts on the subject. I founded Game Freaks 365 to help people choose games that are worth their hard earned dollar and bypass games that are better suited for the trash can. This guide aims to help the smart consumer pick the best games that the PlayStation 3 has to offer.
Movies International: America's Best, Britain's Finest by John Howard Reid Movies International: America's Best, Britain's Finest by John Howard Reid May 02, 2011 $3.99 145778 words Sample 30%
British moviegoers love U.S. films. Why? A cinema manager in London's East End told me: "People come to the movies to get lost. They don't want to see Frank Sinatra in a U.K. movie, treading the same dreary streets they live in, day in, day out. They want Frank transported to a magic world, or a different world. That's what Hollywood supplies. British films are too realistic, too down-to-earth."
And the Winner Is…. A Complete Guide to the Best Pictures at the Academy Awards (Oscars) 1928 - 2011 by Chad E. Smith And the Winner Is…. A Complete Guide to the Best Pictures at the Academy Awards (Oscars) 1928 - 2011 by Chad E. Smith Feb. 09, 2012 $3.99 145534 words Sample 10%
This extensive book takes a look at the winners of Best Picture at the Academy Awards from 1928 - 2011.
Saturday Night and Thursday Morning - Fifteen Years On by Dave Espley Saturday Night and Thursday Morning - Fifteen Years On by Dave Espley Sep. 23, 2011 $7.99 143582 words Sample 10%
In 1997, Dave Espley published a book which has become something of a Stockport County legend - the hilarious story of the club's greatest ever season. It’s now fifteen years later and time for an update. This new version is available for the first time as an ebook.
Anarchy by Kenton Johnson Anarchy by Kenton Johnson July 24, 2009 $5.99 138214 words Sample 15%
Anarchy is a satirical work that sandblasts the cover off of issues such as Religion, Divorce, Marriage, Politics, and Pets while comparing them to Sex, Drugs and Alcohol. From the idea of Creation, to the woeful arena of politics, to the disdain of a messy Divorce, to questions that Men and Women want answered about the opposite sex.
Science-Fiction & Fantasy Cinema: Classic Films of Horror, Sci-Fi & the Supernatural by John Howard Reid Science-Fiction & Fantasy Cinema: Classic Films of Horror, Sci-Fi & the Supernatural by John Howard Reid March 10, 2011 $3.99 132593 words Sample 20%
John Howard Reid's books get bigger, better and more informative. This 2011 e-book release is a must for all who are interested in movies of science fiction, fantasy, horror and the supernatural. Many books deal with these subjects, but most are just glossy picture books. JHR delves into all of the films' actors, directors, producers, technical staff, etc., and offers extensive reviews as well.
A Man Walks Into a Bar....A Compendium of Filthy, Uncouth, Lewd, Lusty and Lascivious Jokes. Written, Compiled. Borrowed and Stolen by Rob Loughran by Rob Loughran A Man Walks Into a Bar....A Compendium of Filthy, Uncouth, Lewd, Lusty and Lascivious Jokes. Written, Compiled. Borrowed and Stolen by Rob Loughran by Rob Loughran May 18, 2011 $2.99 132279 words Sample 5%
A MAN WALKS INTO A BAR...A COMPENDIUM OF FILTHY, UNCOUTH, LEWD, LUSTY and LASCIVIOUS JOKES is the result of twenty years of research. It is, quite simply, the definitive single-volume collection of modern American adult humor. The original 700 page print edition (2006)sold well. This updated digital version is the entertainment bargain of a lifetime.
CinemaScope 3: Hollywood Takes the Plunge: A Detailed Survey of 164 Wide-Screen Movies by John Howard Reid CinemaScope 3: Hollywood Takes the Plunge: A Detailed Survey of 164 Wide-Screen Movies by John Howard Reid March 31, 2011 $4.99 131292 words Sample 20%
Crammed full of facts on each selected film, including actors and their characters, synopses and reviews, plus lots of fascinating background information, "CinemaScope 3: Hollywood Takes the Plunge" is a truly massive book, detailing over 160 movies originally released in that wide-screen process. This book is an absolute must-have for the classic movie fan who watches TCM or enjoys vintage DVDs.
Game Freaks 365's Nintendo DS Review Guide by Kyle W. Bell Game Freaks 365's Nintendo DS Review Guide by Kyle W. Bell April 28, 2010 $7.99 131211 words Sample 25%
Picking good games can be hard. Avoiding duds can be even more difficult. That's why smart consumers turn to experts on the subject. I founded Game Freaks 365 to help people choose games that are worth their hard earned dollar and bypass games that are better suited for the trash can. This guide aims to help the smart consumer pick the best games that the Nintendo DS has to offer.
TARDIS Eruditorum - A Critical History of Doctor Who Volume 1: William Hartnell by Philip Sandifer TARDIS Eruditorum - A Critical History of Doctor Who Volume 1: William Hartnell by Philip Sandifer Nov. 16, 2011 $4.99 131050 words Sample 20%
The first volume of essays from the acclaimed blog TARDIS Eruditorum traces the evolving critical history of the hit television show Doctor Who. This volume covers the first three years of the program, with William Hartnell in the starring role.
Movies Magnificent: 150 Must-See Cinema Classics by John Howard Reid Movies Magnificent: 150 Must-See Cinema Classics by John Howard Reid May 04, 2011 $4.99 130397 words Sample 20%
All Reid's books are interesting and useful. This one deals with an impressive range of movie landmarks, including credits, reviews and interesting background details on films like Algiers, Anna and the King of Siam, Bells of St Mary's, Best Years of Our Lives, Blood and Sand, Blossoms in the Dust, Citizen Kane, Cover Girl, Dinner at Eight, etc. Reid's notes on the films are totally fascinating.
Rebel without a Deal by Vincent Rocca Rebel without a Deal by Vincent Rocca Feb. 14, 2011 $9.99 129454 words Sample 10%
Discover how a High School dropout made his first movie in 5 days for $11k and got it distributed by Warner Bros. where it grossed over $1 Million dollars. Rebel without a Deal also contains a series of humorous conversations with New York Times-bestselling author, screenwriter and director, Kevin Smith, as he relates his experience with Clerks and Red State.
Dreams Are Unfinished Thoughts by Brian Paone Dreams Are Unfinished Thoughts by Brian Paone Aug. 05, 2010 $0.99 128609 words Sample 50%
In Brian Paone's first novel, he chronicles the trials and tribulations of befriending a "rock star." The novel follows their 11 year friendship which includes a battle with drug abuse, depression, the music industry, and an ultimately death.
Scenes From A Hundred Morning Drives by Edward Hotspur Scenes From A Hundred Morning Drives by Edward Hotspur Feb. 04, 2012 $1.79 121817 words Sample 15%
Edward Hotspur thinks of things on the way to work. But really, he's thinking about humor, sarcasm, philosophy, love and life. This is a collection of essays that somehow combine topics as divergent as work, rain, deadlines, fairy tales, evolution and sunsets so that they work together - often within the same essay. He makes you laugh, he makes you wonder, but most of all, he makes you think.
Tay Thi by Pham Lam Khai Tay Thi by Pham Lam Khai July 17, 2010 $14.99 118840 words Sample 50%
Thời kỳ Xuân Thu – Chiến Quốc, Việt quốc có 1 cô gái giặt áo, ngũ quan đoan chính, phấn diện đào hoa, tướng mạo hơn người. Khi cô giặt áo bên bờ sông, bóng cô soi trên mặt nước sông trong suốt làm cô thêm xinh đẹp.
Hollywood Movie Musicals: Great, Good and Glamorous by John Howard Reid Hollywood Movie Musicals: Great, Good and Glamorous by John Howard Reid March 25, 2011 $4.99 117624 words Sample 40%
In the golden years of cinema, Hollywood's Christmas presents to world-wide movie fans were always three or four spectacular musicals. In those days, musicals easily rated as the most popular movie genre. They were eagerly anticipated not only by the carriage trade but working-class audiences as well. This book provides a guide to over 150 of these crowd-pleasing, star-studded musical delights.
More Movie Musicals: 100 Best Films plus 20 More Movie Musicals: 100 Best Films plus 20 "B" Pix by John Howard Reid April 12, 2011 $4.99 111840 words Sample 30%
Musicals detailed range from best-loved movies like An American in Paris, Great Caruso and South Pacific to such personal favorites as Band Wagon, Calamity Jane, Deep In My Heart, Emperor Waltz, Footlight Parade, Fra Diavolo, Hollywood Hotel, Hollywood Party, Kiss, Lillian Russell, Make Mine Music, One Night With You, Roman Scandals, Rose Marie, State Fair, Whoopee! and You Can't Have Everything.
Backstairs At The Monte Carlo: A Vegas Memoir by Gaylon Kent Backstairs At The Monte Carlo: A Vegas Memoir by Gaylon Kent Sep. 13, 2010 $9.99 111086 words Sample 50%
Backstairs At The Monte Carlo takes you to the front lines of the glamorous Las Vegas Strip: working graveyard at the beautiful Monte Carlo Hotel and Casino! From the casino to the hotel to all the behind-the-secnes action, from drunks to hookers to naked women in stairwells, if it happens in Vegas, it happens here! To get any closer you'd have to put on a uniform and clock in yourself!
Hollywood Gold: Famous Films of the Forties & Fifties by John Howard Reid Hollywood Gold: Famous Films of the Forties & Fifties by John Howard Reid April 19, 2011 $4.99 109873 words Sample 30%
This book's real meat lies in its extensive cast and camera credits plus background information and reviews on all 160 titles from Adventures of Mark Twain through to You Were Never Lovelier. Most enjoyable of many extras are the inside comments on Ghost of Frankenstein, Humoresque, The Killers, Letter from an Unknown Woman, Nightmare Alley, Niagara, The Thin Man, We're Not Married, Malaya, etc.
Timeline of America: Sound Bytes from the Consumer Culture by Floyd M. Orr Timeline of America: Sound Bytes from the Consumer Culture by Floyd M. Orr April 27, 2009 $3.99 108415 words Sample 10%
Timeline is a capsule history of the things that have defined us. It is a lot more than a pop culture trivia book, although no simpler phrase describes it. The chapters are divided into ten timelines that tell the story of America’s development: events, comforts, cars, toys, movies, television, music, nerds, sports, and gossip. Nostalgic stories and an extensive trivia quiz are also included!
Black Flies In The Backyard With Snowshoes by Kevin Brian Carroll Black Flies In The Backyard With Snowshoes by Kevin Brian Carroll May 30, 2011 $9.99 108150 words Sample 20%
With blues, booze, kilos of cocaine, and piles of slinky little spinner chicks, Alan Cancelino defined the big excesses of the 1980s. I know. I was there, and this is the true story of his legendary bender, the DEA's obsession with him, his years in prison, his welcome home, and how he lived within it all as if he were made of fog. They don't make legends like Big Al anymore. They just don't.
Great Cinema Detectives: Best Movies of Mystery, Suspense & Film Noir by John Howard Reid Great Cinema Detectives: Best Movies of Mystery, Suspense & Film Noir by John Howard Reid April 02, 2011 $4.99 108013 words Sample 20%
One of John Howard Reid's most informative and interesting books, this is an invaluable guide not only for film buffs, but for all admirers of cinema entertainments, whether they be movie fans or DVD collectors. True, you may not agree with some of JHR's comments, but that is the beauty of these books. They give readers something to think about. And you may be alerted to buy DVDs of many movies.
21st Century FEMA Study Course: Special Events Contingency Planning for Public Safety Agencies (IS-15.b) - Concerts, Carnivals, Air Shows, Parades, Fairs, Aquatic Events, Festivals, Conventions by Progressive Management 21st Century FEMA Study Course: Special Events Contingency Planning for Public Safety Agencies (IS-15.b) - Concerts, Carnivals, Air Shows, Parades, Fairs, Aquatic Events, Festivals, Conventions by Progressive Management June 17, 2011 $9.99 107691 words Sample 5%
This vital Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) independent training course manual from the Emergency Management Institute (EMI) provides public safety agency personnel information related to pre-event planning, forming the planning team, event hazard analysis, and responding to incidents during special events in their community.
How to WIN the PICK 6: Horse Racing's Big $$$ Payout by Steven Kolb How to WIN the PICK 6: Horse Racing's Big $$$ Payout by Steven Kolb May 11, 2011 $7.99 106703 words Sample 9%
Have you always thought the Pick 6 was an impossible bet to win? This book will change your mind. There are 24 Chapters (printed length 397 pages) totally dedicated to the winning the Pick 6. Learn to confidently build a Pick 6 ticket that can possibly earn paydays of tens of thousands - or hundreds of thousands - of dollars. This books goal is for you to earn a six-figure income...year after yea
Ridin' Around - Taillights in Chrome, 8-Tracks on Wheels by Elaine Smith Ridin' Around - Taillights in Chrome, 8-Tracks on Wheels by Elaine Smith Jan. 12, 2011 $1.99 105860 words Sample 20%
Through the stories of the hilarious escapades-and sometimes heartbreaking experiences-of a croup of college-age friends, Ridin'Around will take you back to the world of small-town America in 1980. Drawing on real-life experiences, Elaine Fields Smith vividly captures the joy and pain of young adulthood...and how the friendships that help us get through it can last a lifetime.
Matasapo, Mister Yamaha and other Jungle Tales by Howard Kramer Matasapo, Mister Yamaha and other Jungle Tales by Howard Kramer June 15, 2010 $7.95 104573 words Sample 50%
27 related stories, all thoughtfully crafted, outrageously funny, the experiences of the author as he transitions from being a participant in the economic frenzy fostered by the Baby Boomers to a retired life, high above the Pacific beaches of Samara and Nosara, in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, living in a remote mountain community that has only had electricity for the past few years. Compelling reading
Colonial Gothic: Rulebook by Rogue Games Colonial Gothic: Rulebook by Rogue Games June 26, 2009 $9.99 104503 words Sample 50%
Newly revised and expanded, this edition of Colonial Gothic builds upon what has come before and also presents new options and guidelines for running a supernatural historical horror roleplaying game set during the dawn of the American Revolution. Colonial Gothic is a supernatural historical horror roleplaying game set during the dawn of the American Revolution.
Hollywood's Miracles of Movie Entertainment: Classic Films from a Golden Era by John Howard Reid Hollywood's Miracles of Movie Entertainment: Classic Films from a Golden Era by John Howard Reid April 28, 2011 $3.99 104133 words Sample 40%
What do all Hollywood's marvelous classic movies have in common? To me, they're all miracles of entertainment. Here are 125 of the best vintage, brought together with full credits, background information and up-to-date reviews in a spellbinding book that also includes a piece on director Charles Vidor (Cover Girl, Gilda, Rhapsody, Love Me Or Leave Me, etc.) and a breakdown of The Wolf Man series.
The Ones That Got Away: A Dating Memoir by M. Hill The Ones That Got Away: A Dating Memoir by M. Hill June 02, 2010 $3.95 103816 words Sample 15%
Are you ready to meet your new best friend? Then grab a cup of coffee and let's go. If what they say about girl talk is true, and misery loving company, then come along and enjoy this commiserative tale of the trials and tribulations of modern dating. "Incredibly witty, light, easy, entertaining reading. I loved it!" E. Trent, an Amazon.com reviewer
CinemaScope Two: 20th Century Fox: A Detailed Survey of 140 Wide-Screen Movies from 20th Century Fox Studios by John Howard Reid CinemaScope Two: 20th Century Fox: A Detailed Survey of 140 Wide-Screen Movies from 20th Century Fox Studios by John Howard Reid March 27, 2011 $4.99 103249 words Sample 20%
Informative, comprehensive and entertaining, all 141 movies are detailed and reviewed in John Howard Reid's inimitable style, with complete cast and crew personnel, production and release dates, alternate titles, dubbing, footage and running times. Each film also has a Synopsis, a viewer's guide, and comprehensive reviews. This is a wonderful book for all who love Hollywood's wide-screen movies.
Sun Signs - 12 Keys to the Soul by Angelo Distefano and Miriam Distefano Sun Signs - 12 Keys to the Soul by Angelo Distefano and Miriam Distefano June 30, 2011 $6.99 103211 words Sample 20%
Sun Signs is an extraordinary book by an extraordinary couple. The authors have a unique spiritual approach to astrology that is more of a philosophy than a science. Combining a 50-year adventure, they have produced some of the most comprehensive, illustrated and positive works ever done on the subjects of astrology, spiritualism and symbolism.
These Great Movies Won No Hollywood Awards: A Film-Lover's Guide to the Best of the Rest by John Howard Reid These Great Movies Won No Hollywood Awards: A Film-Lover's Guide to the Best of the Rest by John Howard Reid April 14, 2011 $4.99 103026 words Sample 20%
A most interesting book, These Great Movies Won No Hollywood Awards details 142 marvelous films that thrilled audiences and critics, with a special supplement on director Henry Hathaway and his movies. JHR was the first critic to make people aware of Hathaway's importance. At first, only the French critics agreed with John, but now Hathaway is recognized as one of the great masters of the cinema.
WoW Factor: an insider's look at the real skills developed in the virtual World of Warcraft by Kirk Wankel WoW Factor: an insider's look at the real skills developed in the virtual World of Warcraft by Kirk Wankel Aug. 30, 2010 $9.99 102902 words Sample 50%
Every day players develop valuable skills in the virtual World of Warcraft. The raid leader that helped your guild complete the latest expansion could be training to become the next great CEO. From battlefields to boardrooms, WoW Factor is an entertaining journey, transporting the World of Warcraft player out of the virtual world and into the real one.
Hollywood's Classic Comedies: 200 Fun-Filled Films Rated & Reviewed by John Howard Reid Hollywood's Classic Comedies: 200 Fun-Filled Films Rated & Reviewed by John Howard Reid April 21, 2011 $4.99 102680 words Sample 20%
200 classic movie comedies are discussed and reviewed (with full cast and credit details) in this must-have book that will delight every vintage film fan. If you've never heard of Abbott & Costello, The 3 Stooges, or Laurel & Hardy, this is not the book for you. On the other hand, for fans of classic Hollywood comedies, this book will evoke lively memories and guide them to buy more comedy DVDs.
British Movie Entertainments on VHS and DVD by John Howard Reid British Movie Entertainments on VHS and DVD by John Howard Reid Feb. 16, 2011 $3.99 99407 words Sample 10%
British DVD suppliers have now released around 700 classic films. This book details some of Britain’s best. Over 400 movies in all are described in either minute detail or in summary form. And the quality (or lack of same) in the DVD transfer is fearlessly indicated. The author's emphasis is on movies made before 1970, especially those featuring popular stars as Stewart Granger, James Mason.
Films Famous, Fanciful, Frolicsome & Fantastic: Classic Movies from Cinema's Golden Age by John Howard Reid Films Famous, Fanciful, Frolicsome & Fantastic: Classic Movies from Cinema's Golden Age by John Howard Reid April 07, 2011 $3.99 98842 words Sample 25%
A book that examined all my favorite films! That aim proved impossible. I have so many! But I did manage to detail Alias Nick Beal, Arabian Nights, Band Wagon, Easy Living, Elephant Walk, Fabiola, Far Country, 5th Chair, 5000 Fingers of Dr T, Foreign Affair, Green Pastures, Heartbeat, Iron Horse, Love, Narrow Margin, October Man, Quiet Man, Quo Vadis, Rope, Tall T, Tall Target, and many more.
The Moviegoer in the Golden Age of Cinema by Jonathan Jacobs The Moviegoer in the Golden Age of Cinema by Jonathan Jacobs Feb. 13, 2011 $4.99 98594 words Sample 20%
In 2010, Hollywood entered a 'golden age' of cinema. Jonathan Jacobs is a movie reviewer for the Florida Film Critics Circle. As a trained pundit, Jacobs takes readers on a literary roller coaster ride of excitement as he brings you the very best, the very worst, and everything in between during 2010.
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.
Volume 1 - Belly Laughs for All! by Roberta Cava Volume 1 - Belly Laughs for All! by Roberta Cava April 09, 2011 $9.99 97912 words Sample 10%
Do you need some good laughs? Want to impress your family, friends or colleagues with new and different jokes. If so - Volume 1 and Volume 2 are for you. They are full of jokes you can laugh at when life gets you down. Volume 1 covers: couples, male, female, singles, lawyers, doctors, police, airplane, children, seniors and blonde jokes.
Plastic Ozone Daydream: The Corvette Chronicles by Floyd M. Orr Plastic Ozone Daydream: The Corvette Chronicles by Floyd M. Orr May 12, 2009 $2.99 97553 words Sample 10%
Plastic Ozone Daydream combines fact and fantasy on a wild ride through the birth, growth, and maturity of the sports car in America during the turbulent half-century, 1950-2000. Plastic Ozone Daydream is intended to be both fun to read and challenging to the intellect, taking the reader on a journey he never knew existed— through the crossroads of his own mind. Look deeply into the reflection.
Ephemeris: A Science Fiction RPG by J Alan Erwine Ephemeris: A Science Fiction RPG by J Alan Erwine Aug. 23, 2011 $7.95 96965 words Sample 20%
The year is 2185. The human race has gone to the stars, and found that they're not alone. Local space is teeming with civilizations, some hostile, some friendly, and some indifferent. This is the universe of Ephemeris. Ephemeris is a game of galactic trade and galactic conquest; of inter-species conflict and cooperation. Ephemeris is a science fiction role playing game.
Hanging with Billy Budd by William Russo & Jan Merlin Hanging with Billy Budd by William Russo & Jan Merlin Jan. 03, 2012 $9.99 95727 words Sample 10%
Herman Melville's character Billy Budd was discovered years after the author died. Since the 1920s, Billy Budd has become emblematic of all American innocent heroes. Now comes a book that traces the character who first inspired a poem, then a short story and novella. Since the 1940s Billy has appeared on stage, movies, opera, radio and television. This is Billy's story.
Hollywood Hollywood "B" Movies: A Treasury of Spills, Chills & Thrills by John Howard Reid April 16, 2011 $4.99 95288 words Sample 30%
To moviegoers, the "B" was a movie of less appeal than the main feature. To a cinema manager, however, a "B" was any film at all with a running time less than 70 minutes. To the exchange, a "B" meant a feature that had to be sold to exhibitors at the cheapest price. This book extensively covers all three of these categories. Patrons did have favorites. Mysteries and series pictures were popular.
Stripper Success Secrets 2: The Original E-book Edition by Fawnia Mondey Stripper Success Secrets 2: The Original E-book Edition by Fawnia Mondey May 05, 2011 $4.99 94399 words Sample 10%
Fawnia Mondey, the creator of the world's first Pole Fitness instructional series, shares tips in the 2007 original edition of her ebook.
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.