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The essential biography of the influential and beloved filmmaker George Lucas. On May 25, 1977, a problem-plagued, budget-straining independent science-fiction film opened in a mere thirty-two American movie theaters. Conceived, written, and directed by a little-known filmmaker named George...

The definitive, fascinating, all-reaching biography of Dr. Seuss Dr. Seuss is a classic American icon. Whimsical and wonderful, his work has defined our childhoods and the childhoods of our own children. The silly, simple rhymes are a bottomless well of magic, his illustrations timeless...

Uncover the secret annals of untold history in these eighteen medieval manuscripts. Each tortured scribe will bring you face to face with ancient horrors lurking in cursed castles, wild woodlands, haunted hamlets, and mysterious monasteries. Including a lineup of authors both established and emerging, HOWL Society Press presents the first-ever anthology of historical horror from the medieval period, fittingly introduced by the writer who arguably started it all: Christopher Buehlman, author of the medieval horror epic Between Two Fires.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER For the first time ever—a comprehensive biography of one of the twentieth century’s most innovative creative artists: the incomparable, irreplaceable Jim Henson He was a gentle dreamer whose genial bearded visage was recognized around the world, but most people...

In Black History Is for Everyone, award-winning educator and scholar Brian Jones offers a meditation on the power of Black history, using his own experiences as a life-long learner and classroom teacher to question everything from the meaning of race and nation to the radicalism of the American Revolution.

“This enjoyable, inspiring book gives you a series of practical ideas you can use to bounce back from any adversity, and become unstoppable.” ~ Brian Tracy Your life will be a series of ups and downs, successes and failures, no matter what you do to guard against them. Peter Drucker, the management guru, said that the one thing that is inevitable in the life of the leader is the crisis. The only thing that matters is how you respond to the unavoidable crises that you will have on a regular basis. The great historian, Arnold Toynbee, after studying the twenty-six great civilizations of ...

Black fathers play a pivotal role in the lives of our Black children. According to the 2011 US Census, nearly two in three (64 percent) African American children live in father-absent homes. However, we know all fathers are not absent. Society would have us to believe that black fathers are either in jail or on drugs and are no good to the community. The Black Father Perspective is a collaboration of men who have come together to give voice to a population that is often overlooked and underappreciated.

T.S. Eliot tells us in his poem “The Hollow Men” that the world will end not with a bang, but with a whimper. Well, he was wrong. Dead wrong. When death and destruction come, the screams of terror, horror, and excruciating pain will rend the blood-red sky and be heard across the world. When your number is up, there’s nowhere to run and no place to hide. You can't cheat death; death will find you. It always does.

A mere child yet a precocious writer, young Freddie records a series of terrifying encounters with an inhuman being that haunts his life and seems to predict his death. When an award-winning horror writer on the downward slope of a long career receives an invitation to address the Essex County Science Fiction Group, he figures that he's got nothing to lose. Though she's adopted by the cool kids, the new girl at Renfield High School is most drawn to Nancy Wilhoit, who claims to be haunted.

The first four years that Brian Jones was a pastor, he had a secret: he didn't believe in hell. Today, he shares his story of discovering that hell exists - and why we're afraid to believe in it. In Hell Is Real (But I Hate to Admit It), Brian suggests that the real reason most of us don't tell our friends about Jesus has nothing to with not knowing how. It's because we don't think we need to. Are you one of the many Christians who doesn't believe in hell or is not convinced your non-Christians friends will end up there? Hell Is Real (But I Hate to Admit It) will change your mindset for good - and inspire you to do something about it.

For a number of decades, Golden Bells has been feeding Christians around the world with God’s word in tear-off wall and desk calendar formats. For the first time, Golden Bells is now also being made available in book format - taking an ‘evergreen’ undated approach so that you can start reading the daily thoughts at any time during the year. In this volume, each 7 days cycle through one of seven different approaches to enjoying a short extract from God’s Word: An encouraging word to get us thinking about mission; whether that’s evangelism or other service for the Lord; A quote or ...

"A chilling and detailed look into troubled minds." Patrick Quinlain, Author of Los Angeles Time Best Seller All These Moments Sometimes people are ready to leave. When they do, many write down their last thoughts in an attempt to gain understanding, revenge, or sympathy. Others simply want to explain their actions. What follows is a collection of suicide notes and letters written by authors, actors, artists, musicians, athletes, and murderers. Written by Aaron Hernandez, Jerry Kasinski, Hunter S, Thompson, Virginia Woolf, Kurt Cobain, O.J. Simpson, Charles Whitman, Sid Vicious, Ernest ...

They stick out. They change the conversation. They challenge the traditional narrative. They are outcasts - isolated, different, misunderstood. Being normal is nice. But being an outcast is a real part of the human experience. Have you have ever had the feeling of being alone in some way, of being on the outside looking in? If so, then the characters in these short stories will move you - sometimes by their depravity, sometimes by their sorrow...and sometimes by their joy.

An in-depth exploration of history of the US Capitol building and the incredible personalities who built it, full of dramatic stories, surprising facts, and offering a powerful testament to what the Capitol has meant to generations of Americans, and how it’s endured. The Capitol is a unique...

Talking to musicians, music fans, sound and light workers, managers, and promoters about their experience and love of blues and southern rock music. Part of Pantheon Podcasts.

Bears usually sleep through the winter—but not Busy Bear! He wants to play all winter long. Will Busy Bear be able to stay awake until spring?

These four statements are the key ingredients needed to experience longevity in one’s life. They all start from the source, which is us and not from the outside world where we have no control over the circumstances. Longevity Starts Now! is designed to open the mind to the possibilities that exist in every aspect of our lives. When we start to install new ways of thinking which require us to drop the past, we can then begin to believe in a new future. Human potential provides us with a road map for the ultimate journey for our life.

whole child — for life, not just for school. Hosted by Dr. Brian Winsor, Founder of Paideia Academies in Phoenix, Arizona, and Mrs. Victoria Jones, Executive Director, each episode features thoughtful conversations on: • Whole-person education • Family leadership • Parenting with principles • Family–school partnership • Character development and lifelong learning Designed for parents, educators, and community members, The Paideia Way invites meaningful dialogue about how schools and families can work together to help children grow with purpose, confidence, and integrity.

Inside the Creative Mind with Brian Jones takes you inside the passion and purpose behind great art.Hosted by Brian Jones, the show features conversations with musicians, painters, actors, writers, and creators from around the world, exploring what drives them and how they overcome creative challenges.Through honest dialogue and real insight, each episode uncovers the mindset behind the craft.Tune in to this 30-minute ride today. Get inspired. Create boldly.

PBJ (Pastor Brian Jones) reads scripture followed by a devotional about that scripture passage.