This is the first book to be devoted to the spectacular zoological discoveries and equally amazing rediscoveries of the twentieth century - and it contains the only comprehensive collection of photographs of these species ever published. It is a fascinating and encouraging book that provides good reason for believing that our world still holds many more surprises in store.
A MISSING ARCHAEOLOGIST... A RACE AGAINST TIME... AND ONE VERY FAMOUS LOST SHIP Welcome to Mount Ararat, legendary resting spot of Noah's Ark... and the setting for J.R. Rain's wildest, boldest adventure yet! In a lonely bar in eastern Turkey, ex-National Geographic photojournalist Sam Ward is hired to find an eccentric professor who disappeared high atop Mount Ararat, fabled resting spot of Noah's Ark. Accompanied by the professor's beautiful daughter, archaeologist Faye Roberts, Sam soon stumbles upon a secret stronghold--a base of operation for unleashing hell on earth. Now running for their lives, Sam and company are about to come face-to-face with the greatest archaeological discovery of all time.... For fans of Clive Cussler, James Rollins, and Indiana Jones. The #1 bestseller in half a dozen categories on Amazon, including Action/Adventure, Romance Adventure, Military Fiction, Suspense, Men's Adventure, Travel Adventure Fiction, and Historical Mystery. The Lost Ark is a standalone novel with over 100,000 copies sold. "Gripping, adventurous, and romantic--J.R. Rain's The Lost Ark is a breakneck thriller that traces the thread of history from Biblical stories to current-day headlines. Be prepared to lose sleep!"--James Rollins, international bestselling author of the "Sigma Force" series ★★★★★ "J.R. Rain weaves a tapestry of interesting, believable characters with a dynamite plot. You will root for the heroes, want to cry a bit in the ending chapters. This book makes you wonder, what if the ark really was found in this day in age. What would society believe as a whole after a find like that was authenticated? The Lost Ark has a lot of action for those of us that like that genre and plenty of mystery." ―Amazon reviewer ★★★★★ "I have personally been in the Land of Noah and have been mesmerized by the beauty and mystery of Mount Ararat. My adventure was calm and rather spiritual. J. R. Rain's The Lost Ark is far from calm. It is a thrill ride from the first few pages! And spiritual..... while that interpretation will be left up to the reader. Reads like an Indiana Jones story. I read it in two sittings." ―Amazon reviewer ★★★★★ "The Lost Ark was riveting, you were rooting for Sam and Faye to survive while searching for her father and the lost ark. An excellent adventure story that I truly hope to see in a movie someday!" ―Amazon reviewer ★★★★★ "The Lost Ark by J.R. Rain is an excellent read! I love a book full of action and adventure and a great hero and heroine. This book has it all and the best of villains! The finding of the ark was exciting and on the edge of my seat the pages just seem to turn themselves. I couldn't wait to get closer to the ending of this book that is full of intrigue. Of course when I did, I was sad it was over. I love J.R. Rain books and can't wait to read more of them. I highly recommend The Lost Ark and hope you enjoy it as much as I did!" ―Amazon reviewer ★★★★★ "The Lost Ark is jam-packed with adventure, action, and a little romance thrown in for good measure. The main character, Sam Ward, is a typical J R Rain tough guy with an off beat sense of humor. I would LOVE to see a movie made from this book." ―Amazon reviewer
The story of Professor Tudor Parfitt's 20-year search for the location of the fabled Ark of the Covenant. In 2006, his search finally led him to an ancient artefact identical to the biblical description of the Ark.
Follow Indy on the quest that started it all, as he races from the Himalayan Mountains to the Egyptian desert in a high-stakes chase to track down the Ark of the Covenant. He must recover it before the Nazis do - or whole world could be in danger.
“A real-life Indiana Jones” narrates his attempt to find a sacred religious relic in an account “cinematic in tone, with scenes of heartstopping action” (Booklist). After 2,500 Years of Mystery, the Truth About the Ark of the Covenant Is Revealed The Lost Ark of the Covenant is the real-life account of an astounding quest—professor Tudor Parfitt's effort to recover the revered artifact that contained the Ten Commandments, sacred to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. With painstaking historical scholarship, groundbreaking genetic science, and fascinating on-the-ground discoveries, Parfitt, who the Wall Street Journal calls “a British Indiana Jones,” debunks the previous myths and reveals the shocking history of the Ark and its keepers. “It’s worthy of a Spielberg epic: an intrepid British don’s 20-year mission to find the Lost Ark of the Covenant.” —Daily Mail “Parfitt’s passionately crafted new theory, like his first, could eventually be proven right.” —Time Magazine “Parfitt’s scholarly, fascinating work explains and explodes a pervasive myth.” —The Times “This real-life account [is] a gripping . . . yarn. Recommended.” —Library Journal
An extremely limited edition of the complete RAIDERS ADAPTATION storyboards! Experience what's been called the "greatest fan film ever made" as planned, shot-for-shot, through the eyes of its director, Eric Zala. See for the first time, Zala's drawings (602 drawn from memory!) of every shot in RAIDERS before the original was released outside of theaters. This handmade blueprint used to create RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK: THE ADAPTATION over the next six years is finally revealed - along with production sketches, childhood correspondence, rare photos...and a local police report!
Second Takes presents the history of English language cinema by focusing on cinematic remakes and on how cinema has been replaced by new forms of "media." Remakes, with their innate plurality, offer the most substance for concentrated cultural analysis of how movies reflect and shape American culture. Analyzing the archetypes that recur in this culture reveals how movies are an increasingly dangerous surrogate for the actual. Close readings are presented of such works as popular favorites as Cronenberg's Crash, Disney's The Parent Trap, Ferrara's Bad Lieutenant, Hitchcock's Psycho, Kubrick's A Clockwork Orange, Lynch's Twin Peaks (the film) and Welles' The Magnificent Ambersons, while unearthing pictures ripe for rediscovery such as One More Tomorrow, Strange Illusion and Andy Warhol's Vinyl. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.