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Discover the unique lives and career paths of twelve Native people who are actively working in the complex entertainment industry of motion pictures, television, or digital productions. They work both in front of or behind the camera as either an actor, director, producer, writer, cinematographer, or editor; in some cases, in multiple roles. These biographies include realistic descriptions of what each member of a production team does, as well as...
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With the success of such films as the Oscar winner Once, Irish film has been getting well-deserved international attention recently. New Irish Storytellers examines storytelling techniques and narrative strategies in contemporary Irish film. Revealing defining patterns within recent Irish cinema, this book explores connections between Irish cinematic storytellers and their British and American colleagues. Díóg O'Connell traces the creative output...
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A fascinating, epic exploration of who gets to record the world's history - from Julius Caesar to William Shakespeare to Ken Burns - and how their biases influence our understanding about the past.
There are many stories we can spin about previous ages, but which accounts get told? And by whom? Is there even such a thing as "objective" history? In this lively and thought-provoking book, Richard Cohen reveals how professional historians and other...
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The acclaimed author travels across Ethiopia collecting folktales in this travelogue featuring many of the fabulous stories she heard.
In 1967, at the age of 23, Elizabeth Laird set off for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia's capital city, to start her first teaching job. She was introduced to Emperor Haile Selassie, made a pilgrimage across the mountains on foot to the ancient city of Lalibela, hitched a ride on an oil tanker across the Danakil Desert, and...
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Acclaimed storyteller Jim Weiss takes listeners from palace plots to treasure chambers, from the inner rooms of a mysterious temple to the middle of a thundering chariot charge. From roaring battles to whispered court intrigue, from desert wastelands to luxurious palaces, Jim Weiss leads you through a civilization fifty centuries old, spinning vivid stories of remarkable rulers (Hatshepsut, Akhenaten, Ramesses II and more), the Nile River that made...
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Historical fantasy - with a difference!
Earth lovers, climate activists, environment protectors - use this novel and its Questions for Book Clubs or for Groups to vision a sustainable future together. The characters in Wellstowe and Peony Valley live in harmony with nature - until the rule of the fist crashes into their peaceful lives with arrows and groping hands. They resist; as they protect each other and reclaim their inclusive democracy, we...
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Scottish-born Douglas Gibson was drawn to Canada by the writing of Stephen Leacock-and eventually made his way across the Atlantic to find a job in book publishing, where he edited a biography of none other than Leacock. But over the decades, his stellar career would lead him to work with many more of the country's leading literary lights. This memoir shares stories of working-and playing-alongside writers including Robertson Davies, Mavis Gallant,...
10) Learned by heart
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2023.
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"Drawing on years of investigation and Anne Lister's five-million-word secret journal, Learned by Heart is the long-buried love story of Eliza Raine, an orphan heiress banished from India to England at age six, and Anne Lister, a brilliant, troublesome tomboy, who meet at the Manor School for young ladies in York in 1805 when they are both fourteen. Emotionally intense, psychologically compelling, and deeply researched, Learned by Heart is an extraordinary...
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"The wandering Cleric Chih returns home to the Singing Hills Abbey for the first time in almost three years, to be met with both joy and sorrow. Their mentor, Cleric Thien, has died, and rests among the archivists and storytellers of the storied abbey. But not everyone is prepared to leave them to their rest. Because Cleric Thien was once the patriarch of Coh clan of Northern Bell Pass--and now their granddaughters have arrived on the backs of royal...
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As the head of a prestigious movie studio for nearly two decades, Andy Westfield has had every conceivable professional luxury: a stunning office on the forty-fourth floor, a loyal assistant who can all but read his mind, access to a private jet and company cars. The son of Hollywood royalty, Andy always put his career before his marriage, and now, besides his daughter and young grandchildren, it's the only thing he truly loves. But then Andy's world...
13) On fire
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Cineverse
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[2023]
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Inspired by true and harrowing events, On Fire tells the story of an ordinary man who finds his world suddenly torn apart as devastating wildfires rip through the surrounding countryside. With precious moments ticking by, he must flee with his son and pregnant wife if they have any hope of surviving the rapid forces of Mother Nature.
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Ag Storytellers
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[date of publication not identified].
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"Dear Little One, Have you ever wondered what it's like to take care of a cow? Join Zoetis on an adventure to discover how caring people lovingly tend to their farm animals. From A to Z, we will show you the way! Let's go on a field trip to the country and explore! With Love, Farming and Ranching Families" -- from back cover.
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Ag Storytellers on behalf of the South Dakota Soil Health Coalition
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[2020]
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"Presented by Ag Storytellers and the South Dakota Soil Health Coalition, prepare to get your hands dirty while working with soil on the farm!Meet Joey - a student from New York City who is spending his summer vacation with his grandma on the family's farm and ranch in South Dakota! Over the course of the summer, Joey learns the ins and outs of farm life. Working alongside his Grandma, he discovers how producers work to promote soil health with responsible...
16) Lore & legends: a visual celebration of the fifth edition of the world's greatest roleplaying game
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Ten Speed Press
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2023.
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"An illustrated history of Dungeons & Dragons' beloved fifth edition told through interviews, artwork, and visual ephemera from the designers, storytellers, and creators who brought it to life"--
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South Dakota Beef Industry Council
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[2021]
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Everybody loves pizza, and you're invited to a fun day of making beef pizzas! Follow along as we roll, chop, sprinkle, spread, and bake some yummy, melty, delicious, and nutritious cheeseburger pizza with Grandma! This fun and whimsical book was written by children's book author, Amanda Radke, and illustrated by, Michelle Weber. Published by Ag Storytellers and presented to the public by Beef Logic. Kid-friendly recipes are included in this...