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Picture in the sand / by Blauner, Peter,author.;
"'On rare occasions I read a book that reminds me of why I fell in love with storytelling in the first place. This is such a book.'--Stephen King. Peter Blauner's epic Picture in the Sand is a sweeping intergenerational saga told through a grandfather's passionate letters to his grandson, passing on the story of his political rebellion in 1950s Egypt in order to save his grandson's life in a post-9/11 world. When Alex Hassan gets accepted to an Ivy League university, his middle-class Egyptian-American family is filled with pride and excitement. But that joy turns to shock when they discover that he's run off to the Middle East to join a holy war instead. When he refuses to communicate with everyone else, his loving grandfather Ali emails him one last plea. If Alex will stay in touch, his grandfather will share with Alex--and only Alex--a manuscript containing the secret story of his own life that he's kept hidden from his family, until now. It's the tale of his romantic and heartbreaking past rooted in Hollywood and the post-revolutionary Egypt of the 1950s, when young Ali was a movie fanatic who attained a dream job working for the legendary director Cecil B. DeMille on the set of his epic film, The Ten Commandments. But Ali's vision of a golden future as an American movie mogul gets upended when he is unwittingly caught up in a web of politics, espionage, and real-life events that change the course of history. It's a narrative he's told no one for more than a half-century. But now he's forced to unearth the past to save a young man who's about to make the same tragic mistakes he made so long ago"--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Historical fiction.; Novels.; DeMille, Cecil B. (Cecil Blount), 1881-1959; Ikhwān al-Muslimūn; Ten commandments (Motion picture : 1956); College students; Egyptian Americans; Family secrets; Grandparent and child; Jihad; Letters; Motion picture industry; Motion pictures; Terrorism;
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A light in the dark : a history of movie directors / by Thomson, David,1941-author.;
"Directors operate behind the scenes managing actors, establishing a cohesive creative vision, at times literally guiding our eyes with the eye of the camera. But we are often so dazzled by the visions onscreen that it is easy to forget the individual who is off-screen orchestrating the entire production--to say nothing of their having marshalled a script, a studio, and other people's money. David Thomson, in his usual brilliantly insightful way, shines a light on the visionary directors who have shaped modern cinema and, through their work, studies the very nature of film direction. With his customary candor about his own delights and disappointments, Thomson analyzes both landmark works and forgotten films from classic directors such as Orson Welles, Alfred Hitchcock, Jean Renoir and Jean-Luc Godard, as well as contemporary powerhouses such as Jane Campion, Spike Lee and Quentin Tarantino. He shrewdly interrogates their professional legacies and influence in the industry, while simultaneously assessing the critical impact of an artist's personal life on his or her work. He explores the male directors' dominance of the past, and describes how diversity can change the landscape. Judicious, vivid and witty, A Light in the Dark is yet another required Thomson text for every movie lover's shelf"--
Subjects: Motion pictures; Motion picture producers and directors;
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Test and Validate Your Business Idea or Product. by Skillshare (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Skillshare in 2024.Are you ready to turn your business idea into reality, but unsure if it will succeed in the real world? This class is for aspiring entrepreneurs, innovators, and anyone looking to validate their business model before diving in. You'll learn how to test your ideas, build a Minimum Viable Product (MVP), and gather valuable feedback to refine your approach—ensuring your venture has the best chance for success--with Zac Hartley.In this comprehensive course, you'll go beyond theory and dive into actionable strategies to test and validate your business model from day one. Here’s what you’ll master:• Testing and Validation: Learn the essential steps to validate your business idea and identify potential pitfalls before they become costly mistakes.• Building an MVP: Discover how to create a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) using accessible tools, allowing you to test your concept without a hefty investment.• Tools to Build Your MVP: Explore a range of no-code and low-code tools to bring your MVP to life quickly and effectively.• Feedback and Iteration: Understand how to gather feedback, iterate on your MVP, and make data-driven decisions to refine your business model.• Traction vs. Product-Market Fit: Learn the difference between gaining traction and achieving product-market fit, and why both are critical to your startup’s success.• When to Launch: Get practical advice on when to take the plunge and officially launch your business, ensuring you’re ready for growth.By the end of this class, you’ll have a solid framework for testing, validating, and refining your business idea, giving you the confidence to move forward with your entrepreneurial journey.This class is perfect for anyone with a business idea or an early-stage startup looking to minimize risk and maximize success. All you need is an open mind, a willingness to learn, and a passion for bringing your vision to life.Join now and take the first step toward building a business that’s set up to thrive!Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Educational films.; Business.; Instructional films.; Business education.; Vocational guidance.;
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Redemption trail [videorecording] / by Hamilton, Lisa Gay,1964-; Rabe, Lily,1982-; Sjogren, Britta.; Weber, Jake,1964-; Breaking Glass Pictures (Firm);
Lily Rabe, Lisa Gay Hamilton, Jake Weber, Hamish Linklater.Two powerful, but deeply troubled women who are refugees from political and personal trauma flee a past that haunts them. The very difference between the two women opens them up to a new vision of themselves as heroes capable of a thrilling shoot-out in the name of outlaw justice.PG.DVD, region 1, widescreen; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Feature films.; Female friendship; Shooters of firearms; Vigilantes; Women refugees;
© 2014., Breaking Glass Pictures,
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The last action heroes : the triumphs, flops, and feuds of Hollywood's kings of carnage / by De Semlyen, Nick,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."The behind-the-scenes story of the larger-than-life action stars who ruled '80s and '90s Hollywood--Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone, Bruce Willis, Jackie Chan, Steven Seagal, Chuck Norris, Dolph Lundgren, and Jean-Claude Van Damme--and the beloved films that made them stars, including Die Hard, Rambo, and The Terminator. The Last Action Heroes opens in 1990, at the Cannes film festival, where Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone finally forged a truce. After years of bitter behind-the scenes combat--Stallone once threw a bowl of flowers at Schwarzenegger's head; the body count in Schwarzenegger's Commando was increased to "have a bigger d*** than Rambo"--the world's biggest action stars had at last formed a friendship. In The Last Action Heroes, film journalist Nick de Semlyen charts their wild, carnage-packed journey from enmity to friendship. He also reveals the personal stories of the colorful characters who ascended in their wake, from Jean-Claude Van Damme and Steven Seagal, to Chuck Norris and Jackie Chan. But as the '80s rolled on, the era of the invincible action hero who used muscle, martial arts, or the perfect weapon to save the day started to fade. When Jurassic Park trounced Schwarzenegger's Last Action Hero in 1993, everyone knew that the glory days of these macho men--and the vision of masculinity they celebrated--were officially over. Drawing on candid interviews with the action stars themselves, plus their collaborators, friends, and foes, The Last Action Heroes is a no-holds-barred account of a period in Hollywood history when there were no limits to the heights of fame these men achieved, or to the mayhem they wrought, onscreen and off"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Actors; Heroes in motion pictures.; Action and adventure films;
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Reach Your Goals. by Skillshare (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Skillshare in 2022.Envision and achieve the life you want, one goal at a time, with bestselling author and beloved therapist Nedra Tawwab!Between building a thriving therapy practice, inspiring 1M+ followers on Instagram, and writing a New York Times bestseller, Nedra Tawwab has achieved many lifelong goals. Yet she still struggles with familiar challenges: false starts, failures, and the inner critic. In response, she’s developed a practical, powerful toolkit for overcoming these obstacles—which you can use to turn intention into action and build a life you love.Drawing from her personal and professional expertise, Nedra shares seven exercises and mindset shifts you can use to get unstuck and accomplish any goal you set your mind to, all while feeling energized and empowered.Bring a resolution you want to work on, or just come with an open mind and a commitment to yourself. Nedra will help you identify the things you truly desire in life, and make a plan to achieve them. Together with Nedra, you’ll work through exercises to:• Set intentional goals that align with your values.• Grow your confidence to put you in the right mindset for success.• Change personal narratives and habits that are holding you back.• Declutter your mind and purge commitments that no longer serve you.• Commit to a plan for actually reaching your goals.Each lesson is packed with tips, techniques, and examples from Nedra’s own personal development work and one-on-one therapy practice, plus a custom-designed workbook to translate advice into meaningful, measurable action.Whether you’re looking to break unhealthy habits, achieve a specific vision, or simply approach a new season with intention, this 50-minute class will unlock the confidence and courage you need to finally get what you want out of life. Get started, and celebrate taking the first step!This class is for everyone. Follow along by downloading Nedra’s workbook or grabbing a pen and paper or journal! Feel free to come with a goal in mind, or work with Nedra to set one during class.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Educational films.; Business.; Leadership.; Instructional films.; Business education.; Mindfulness (Psychology).; Management.; Self-help techniques.;
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A steady brightness of being : truths, wisdom, and love from celebrated Indigenous voices / by Sinclair, Sara,editor.; Sinclair, Stephanie(Stephanie L.),editor.;
Includes bibliographical references."Bringing together voices from across Turtle Island, a groundbreaking collection of letters from Indigenous writers, activists, and thinkers -- to their ancestors, to future generations, and to themselves. Drawing on the wisdom and personal experience of its esteemed contributors, this first-of-its-kind anthology tackles complex questions of our times to provide a rich tapestry of Indigenous life, past, present, and future. The letters explore the histories that have brought us to this moment, the challenges and crises faced by present-day communities, and the visions that will lead us to a new architecture for thinking about Indigeneity. Including contributions from film actress and television writer Tamara Podemski, Governor General's Award-winning author David A. Robertson, and arts journalist Jesse Wente, and taking its structure from the medicine bundle -- tobacco, sage, cedar, and sweetgrass -- this beautiful collection will stir and empower readers, as well as enrich an essential and ongoing conversation about what reconciliation looks like and what it means to be Indigenous today"--
Subjects: Indigenous peoples; Indigenous peoples; Indigenous peoples; Indigenous letters (English);
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WandaVision. [videorecording] / by Bettany, Paul,1971-actor.; Dennings, Kat,1986-actor.; Olsen, Elizabeth,1989-actor.; Schaeffer, Jac,television producer.; Shakman, Matt,television director.; Marvel Studios,production company.; Buena Vista Home Entertainment (Firm),publisher.;
Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Bettany, Kat Dennings, Kathryn Hahn, Randall Park.Marvel Studios presents a show with a blend of classic television and the Marvel Cinematic Universe in which Wanda Maximoff and Vision, two super-powered beings living idealized suburban lives, begin to suspect that everything is not as it seems.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.Described video for the blind and visually impaired.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).Blu-ray disc (requires Blu-ray player for playback) ; anamorphic wide screen format (1.78:1 aspect ratio) ; DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital 2.0.
Subjects: Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Action and adventure television programs.; Television programs.; Television mini-series.; Television comedies.; Scarlet Witch (Fictitious character); Vision (Fictitious character); Suburban life; Spouses; Man-woman relationships;
For private home use only.
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How big things get done : the surprising factors that determine the fate of every project, from home renovations to space exploration and everything in between / by Flyvbjerg, Bent,author.; Gardner, Dan,1968-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Nothing is more inspiring than a big vision that becomes a triumphant reality. Think of how the Empire State Building went from sketch to the jewel of the New York skyline in twenty-one months; how Amazon started in a garage and became a global retail giant in five years; how, when coronavirus broke out in the city of Wuhan, the Chinese goverment built a 1,500-room hospital in under a week. These grand visions make for inspiring stories. But even for endeavors of far smaller and more modest scales, turning a vision into a plan and a plan into reality isn't easy. Whether it's delivering a key report to a client, organizing a big event, implementing a department-wide process, launching a small business, inventing a product, or renovating a home, many of our everyday projects are in fact complex feats of planning and coordination. Understanding what distinguishes the triumphs from the failures has been the life's work of Oxford professor Bent Flyvbjerg, dubbed "the world's leading megaproject expert" by KPMG. In Big Plans, he identifies the errors in judgement and decision-making that lead projects to fail, and offers research-based strategies for avoiding common pitfalls. For example: Think slow, act fast: It may seem obvious that we should spend less time planning and more time executing, but in practice this is exceedingly difficult. Plan backwards: Start with your goal, then identify the steps to get there. Eliminate the unpredictable: when a project gets derailed, we often cite "unforeseen problems." However, most problems can be foreseen, through a method called reference-class forecasting. Full of vivid examples ranging from the building of the Sydney Opera House to the making of Pixar's first film, Big Plans reveals how to get any ambitious project done: on time and on budget"--
Subjects: Project management; Project management;
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Beat the devils / by Weiss, Josh,author.;
"USA, 1958. President Joseph McCarthy sits in the White House, elected on a wave of populist xenophobia and barely-concealed anti-Semitism. The country is in the firm grip of McCarthy's Hueys, a secret police force evolved from the House of Unamerican Activities Committee. Hollywood's sparkling vision of the American dream has been suppressed; its remaining talents forced to turn out endless anti-communist propaganda. LAPD detective Morris Baker-a Holocaust survivor who drowns his fractured memories of the unspeakable in schnapps and work-is called to the scene of a horrific double-homicide. The victims are John Huston, a once-promising but now forgotten film director, and an up-and-coming young journalist named Walter Cronkite. Clutched in the hand of one of the dead men is a cryptic note containing the phrase "beat the devils" followed by a single name: Baker. Did the two men die in a murder-suicide, as the Hueys are quick to conclude, or were they murdered in a coverup designed to protect-or even set in motion-a secret plot connected to Baker's past? In a country where terror grows stronger by the day, and paranoia rises unchecked, Baker is determined to find justice for two men who raised their voices in a time when free speech comes at the ultimate cost. In the course of his investigation, Baker stumbles into a conspiracy that reaches deep into the halls of power and uncovers a secret that could destroy the City of Angels-and the American ideal itself"--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Historical fiction.; Novels.; Conspiracies; Detectives; Holocaust survivors; Murder;
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