Handbook of American Film Genres
Handbook of American Film Genres

Author: Wes D. Gehring

Publisher: Greenwood

Published: 1988-06-22

Total Pages: 432

ISBN-13:

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Handbook of American Film Genres provides scholarly introductory overviews of various types of films, lists significant examples of each genre, and recommends sources to consult for additional information. Eighteen genres are covered divided into five different categories: action/adventure, comedy, the fantastic, songs and soaps, and nontraditional. Each category is then divided into more diverse sections such as comedy: screwball, parody, clown etc. ... Each chapter includes a historical/analytical overview, a bibliographic overview, and then concludes with a chronologically arranged, highly selective filmography, citing from 10 to 15 major examples of the genre with brief lists of credits. ... One of the strengths of this guide is its coverage of more genres than other standard studies. ... Handbook of American Film Genres covers foreign films as well, it makes a valuable contribution to film scholarship, and it will be a useful acquisition for libraries that support serious film study.

Virginia's Ring
Virginia's Ring

Author: Lynn Seldon

Publisher: CreateSpace

Published: 2014-04-08

Total Pages: 274

ISBN-13: 9781495929465

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Compelling, chilling, sentimental, and emotional, Virginia's Ring delves into the decisions we make that impact our lives forever. Set in the scenic Shenandoah Valley town of Lexington an dVirginia's capital city of Richmond, the two main characters of Virginia's Ring share their experiences at VMI and beyond with poignancy and grace, serving as a reminder of how precious people, places, and life can be. Creatively narrated by both a male and female VMI graduate, Virginia's Ring leaves readers with new or renewed respect for VMI. -- back cover.

I Will Survive
I Will Survive

Author: Gloria Gaynor

Publisher: Macmillan + ORM

Published: 2014-03-11

Total Pages: 253

ISBN-13: 1466865954

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I Will Survive is the story of Gloria Gaynor, America's "Queen of Disco." It is the story of riches and fame, despair, and finally salvation. Her meteoric rise to stardom in the mid-1970s was nothing short of phenomenal, and hits poured forth that pushed her to the top of the charts, including "Honey Bee," "I Got You Under My Skin," "Never Can Say Goodbye," and the song that has immortalized her, "I Will Survive," which became a #1 international gold seller. With that song, Gloria heralded the international rise of disco that became synonymous with a way of life in the fast lane - the sweaty bodies at Studio 54, the lines of cocaine, the indescribable feeling that you could always be at the top of your game and never come down. But down she came after her early stardom, and problems followed in the wake, including the death of her mother, whose love had anchored the young singer, as well as constant battles with weight, drugs, and alcohol. While her fans always imagined her to be rich, her personal finances collapsed due to poor management; and while many envied her, she felt completely empty inside. In the early 1980s, sustained by her marriage to music publisher Linwood Simon, Gloria took three years off and reflected upon her life. She visited churches and revisited her mother's old Bible. Discovering the world of gospel, she made a commitment to Christ that sustains her to this day.

The Calcium Key
The Calcium Key

Author: Michael Zemel, Ph.D.

Publisher: Turner Publishing Company

Published: 2007-08-24

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 0470256338

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Speed up your metabolism and lose weight with the revolutionary weight-loss program found in The Calcium Key "Wow–a diet book that is actually based on science! At long last, a book that combines the valid research to support its claims, simple explanations on determining how to put the proven methods into action, and meal plans and recipes to encourage the reader. I literally went and got myself a piece of cheese as I read chapter three and have added low-fat yogurt to my shopping list." –Alice Domar, Ph.D., author of the bestselling Self-Nurture, Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School, and Director of the Mind/Body Center for Women’s Health at Boston IVF "The Calcium Key is a new direction for weight loss that is healthy, tasty and easy. Getting three servings a day of low-fat milk, cheese, or yogurt instead of some of your current choices will burn fat, reduce calories and change how your body looks." –George L. Blackburn, M.D., Ph.D., S. Daniel Abraham Associate Professor of Nutrition, Harvard Medical School; and Chief, Nutrition Metabolism Laboratory, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center "Zemel paints on an amazingly broad canvas. . . . He shows how calcium operates at every step of the way–and why a high calcium intake is important for everyone throughout life." –Robert P. Heaney, M.D., John A. Creighton University Professor and Professor of Medicine at Creighton University Now the truth can be revealed: cheese, yogurt, and milk are all powerful ingredients in the war against fat. Now you can enjoy the low-fat dairy foods you like as part of a sensible weight-loss plan that really works with the help of The Calcium Key. Increase the amount of weight you lose by 70% Increase the amount of body fat you lose by 64% Lose 47% more fat from your belly Most important, keep the weight off for good!

Letters at 3am
Letters at 3am

Author: Michael Ventura

Publisher: Spring Publications

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 264

ISBN-13:

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