This is a social history written around the experiences of the author during the time he was working in Italy in the 1950's and 60's , since when he has seen considerable changes. The bustling seaport of the ancient city of Naples was a recovering from the Second Great War (WW2) devastation. You were told "See Naples and die!" - because of the many plagues of cholera, syphilis and other diseases that had caused so much suffering since earliest times. The post-war drug trafficking had begun in earnest. Some of these criminals had the reputation of helping the poor, but all were involved in smuggling, prostitution and misappropriation of funds and medical supplies from relief agencies. Murders were a daily happening perpetrated by the gangs at warfare with each other, and each anxious to exploit the spoils of War and Peace. High rise flats and offices replace the bombed sites of the days when this story unfolds. Local officials, often blackmailed and corrupt, took every advantage of international aid. To combat communism the US employed the particular brand of Mafia and smugglers, commonly known as the Camorra. . Churches lit by home-made candles fashioned with prayer were always open; on Sundays and Feast days congregations overflowed, the men escaping from the rear pews to smoke their cigarettes on the portico while the sermon admonished their women folk or bore their children. Nowadays churches are mostly closed for lack of that religious Faith for which Neapolitans were renowned in ardor and song. Candles are factory made
Eleven-year-old Cécile Rey searches through many corners of 1854 New Orleans seeking a necklace, borrowed from her Tante Tay, that disappeared as she was exiting a crowded showboat. Includes facts about the 1850s.
Proof coins have always been highly prized by collectors, for whom they are minted. Intended to be the highest expression of the coin minter's art, the polished, jewel-like quality of proof coins give them an appearance that coins struck for commercial use cannot equal. This is the first book to offer an in-depth look at a fascinating era in US proof production. It features a detailed analysis of proof issues of every date & denomination, from Franklin & Kennedy half dollars thru Lincoln cents, during the 1950 to 1970 era, over 300 illustrations are included. Some of the finest proof coins known from this era were assembled & photographed, employing techniques which not only capture the beauty of these coins, but which also accurately portray the detail differences between the various dates. The book also examines the proof-making process, & compares proof-making during the 1950-1970 era to today. Information on grading & appraising of proof coinage is also included, & more. An excellent book for the novice & advanced collector interested in acquiring a reference book on a significant area of numismatic interest.
Stars and Silhouettes: The History of the Cameo Role in Hollywood traces the history of the cameo as it emerged in twentieth-century cinema. Although the cameo has existed in film culture for over a century, Joceline Andersen explains that this role cannot be strictly defined because it exists as a constellation of interactions between duration and recognition, dependent on who is watching and when. Even audiences of the twenty-first century who are inundated by the lives of movie stars and habituated to images of their personal friends on screens continue to find cameos surprising and engaging. Cameos reveal the links between our obsession with celebrity and our desire to participate in the powerful cultural industries within contemporary society. Chapter 1 begins with the cameo's precedents in visual culture and the portrait in particular--from the Vitagraph executives in the 1910s to the emergence of actors as movie stars shortly after. Chapter 2 explores the fan-centric desire for behind-the-scenes visions of Hollywood that accounted for the success of cameo-laden, Hollywood-set films that autocratic studios used to make their glamorous line-up of stars as visible as possible. Chapter 3 traces the development of the cameo in comedy, where cameos began to show not only glimpses of celebrities at their best but also of celebrities at their worst. Chapter 4 examines how the television guest spot became an important way for stars and studios to market both their films and stars from other media in trades that reflected an increasingly integrated mediascape. In Chapter 5, Andersen examines auteur cameos and the cameo as a sign of authorship. Director cameos reaffirm the fan's interest in the film not just as a stage for actors but as a forum for the visibility of the director. Cameos create a participatory space for viewers, where recognizing those singled out among extras and small roles allows fans to demonstrate their knowledge. Stars and Silhouettes belongs on the shelf of every scholar, student, and reader interested in film history and star studies.
Seventeen is a life changing age for Emma Wise. As her family's sole survivor in a car crash, she is left with a broken arm, and a few scrapes and bruises. But these are only outward marks; inside, her heart is broken and the pieces scattered. Whisked away to Alaska, to an aunt she's never met, Emma starts over. Secrets unveil themselves and now... she doesn't even know who or what she is.A centuries-old prophecy places Emma in the heart of danger. Creatures of horrifying and evil proportions are after her, and it will take Emma, her aunt, and six, gorgeously, captivating Guardians to keep her safe. But, if she can survive until her 18th birthday... things will change.
Wassily Kandinsky (1866-1944) was a Russian painter credited as being among the first to truly venture into abstract art. He persisted in expressing his internal world of abstraction despite negative criticism from his peers. He veered away from painting that could be viewed as representational in order to express his emotions, leading to his unique use of colour and form. Although his works received heavy censure at the time, in later years they would become greatly influential.
"Emma Addison is a busy woman. She's finishing up her MBA and working near full-time hours as a supervisor at the Cameo Hotel ... Gavin Grayson is demanding, and he's not shy at all about showing his displeasure when things aren't up to his high standards--and his are the highest Emma has ever seen. He's just transferred in, a guest on extended stay at the prestigious hotel and will only deal with Emma ... The Cameo doesn't allow relationships between employees and guests, so when Gavin makes his intentions for Emma known, a secret relationship is born ..."--Back cover.
The reigning Ms. National Fitness USA offers a flexible new way to work-out in the first exercise guide to combine weight training and aerobic fitness in a unique program that allows choice of exercise.
The hugely popular Ultimate Silhouette Guide ebook, written by the blogger behind Silhouette School blog (www.silhouetteschoolblog.com), is now available in paper back! What if you had an easy-to-search, in depth, reference guide to teach you everything you need to know to get the most out of your Silhouette machine? What if you essentially had a tutor at your fingertips to answer every question and troubleshoot issues when you get stuck mid-project? Now you can! Maybe you're just thinking about buying a Silhouette machine to take your crafting or business to the next level. Or perhaps you have a Silhouette CAMEO or Portrait that's been sitting in the box for weeks or months or years! Maybe you've tried using your machine, but you are struggling to understand the Silhouette Studio software. You may not even be a beginner, but you are having trouble getting beyond the basics to take full advantage of the huge capabilities of the machine and software. If you fall into any of these categories The Ultimate Silhouette Guide is for you! The Ultimate Silhouette Guide includes nearly 150 pages of instruction and more than 200 pictures and screen grabs to take you step by step through any project!Sure, you can read through the instruction booklet that comes with every machine. And of course, you can work your way through the more than 300 tutorials on the Silhouette School blog. You can even Google and YouTube and pin Silhouette tutorials for weeks to come - but no where will you find the amount of detailed instruction in logical progressive order as you will here. No where will you have all the tips, tricks, and tutorials organized and at your fingertips rather than searching the Internet every time you want to start a new project - or get stuck half-way through. Still not convinced you're ready to shell out a half a tank of gas-worth of money to buy the guide? Here's what you're getting:-You'll learn the ins and outs of Silhouette crafting from an expert user and the blogger behind one of the most successful Silhouette blogs on the web. -4 pages of detailed labels & descriptions of all tool bar buttons & icons in Silhouette Studio-Recommended supplies, tools and materials including the best places to purchase them-I'll share a little known FREE commercial-use script monogram font - a tip I've never revealed until now-An in depth section on the absolute best way to organize your Silhouette Studio library using keywords, categories and folders-A glossary of Silhouette lingo so you have a firm understanding of the terminology-A complete list of cut settings for 40+ different materials-Extensive troubleshooting section to get you back on track-Ad-free guide means 100% information on every page-Comparison between the Silhouette America machines to help you decide which machine is best for you-Step by step unpacking, set up and what to know before making your first cutFollowing in-depth chapters on designing in Silhouette Studio and the basics of cutting, the materials section of The Ultimate Silhouette Guide is set up like a choose your own adventure book! You decide if you want to learn how to cut heat transfer vinyl or rhinestone template or some other special medium. I will lead you through step-by-step building on skills in a logical and progressive order that make it easy to learn and even easier to refer back to.Don't be that crafter who continues to spend hours cutting a 30 piece scrapbook layout out by hand when you have an amazing machine sitting 3 feet away that could do the job in just a few minutes & with much better precision. Don't let another frustrating project be the last straw before you give up on your Silhouette.Don't get stuck in a crafting rut when you know you can take it to the next level if you just knew how.
