Discover the remarkable stories behind some of the most popular film music of all timeFrom Jurassic Park to The Lord of the Rings, Vertigo to Titanic, a powerful score can make a movie truly extraordinary. The alchemy between composer and director creates pure cinematic magic, with songs and melodies that are instantly recognisable and eternally memorable. So what is their secret?Saturday Night at the Movies goes behind the scenes to reveal twelve remarkable partnerships, and how they have created the music that has moved millions. Discover how these collaborations began and what makes them so effective: the dynamic personalities, the creative chemistry, the flashes of genius. The best scores come from sound and image working together to bring the director's vision to life, but many scores also stand alone as towering achievements of composition that have shaped the face of modern music.Featuring such luminaries as... Views: 40
Outdoorsman and documentary filmmaker Patrick Gallagher had torpedoed a promising career through self-destructive self-pity and procrastination. Now he seeks redemption in tiny, isolated Lawton, Vermont, embarking upon a new project and, perhaps, a last chance. But there is no salvation to be found in Lawton--not for Gallagher, or for Andie Nightingale, the beautiful but haunted local policewoman who befriends him...or for anyone living within the borders of the sleepy New England hamlet. For a local history that no one dares to speak about has enflamed a maniac's bloodlust, and his desire for vengeance.It is Gallagher who discovers the first corpse while out fishing--the body of a large man, tortured, ravaged, and hideously mutilated; a horror despoiling the pristine natural landscape. Nearby is a crudely drawn picture, chilling in its implications, accompanied by a grim, cryptic threat--and a name: Charon, boatman on the river to Hell.And there are more murders to come--each more grisly than the last--awakening the personal ghosts that haunt Gallagher and Nightingale, while drawing them deeper into the horrors of a past century...and closer to shocking revelations of brutal, shared guilt contained in the lost writing of a long-dead Lakota woman. For evil once rolled into Lawton in the wagon of a traveling show. And here it has remained for one hundred years, taking human form once more as an elusive and terrifying killer who ruthlessly stalks those who guard the terrible legacy of their great-grandparents. And the secrets to Charon's power, obsession and defeat lie in the spiritual place that Patrick Gallagher and Andie Nightingale most fear must enter: the forbidden realm of the Ghost Dance.Outdoorsman and documentary filmmaker Patrick Gallagher had torpedoed a promising career through self-destructive self-pity and procrastination. Now he seeks redemption in tiny, isolated Lawton, Vermont, embarking upon a new project and, perhaps, a last chance. But there is no salvation to be found in Lawton--not for Gallagher, or for Andie Nightingale, the beautiful but haunted local policewoman who befriends him...or for anyone living within the borders of the sleepy New England hamlet. For a local history that no one dares to speak about has enflamed a maniac's bloodlust, and his desire for vengeance. Views: 40
What would you do with an inheritance of millions? For one woman, it’s all about pleasure—especially food and sex—in this new erotic novel for fans of Sex and the City.Shelby London works in a law firm, even though she doesn’t have to. Her unconventional grandmother left her several million dollars, and she has no guilt about spending it on herself—and some rather special interests. Living in a chateau just outside of New York City, the twenty-six-year-old indulges in a lavish lifestyle and enjoys a string of lovers who can’t resist her willingness to try it all in the name of sensuality. But one erotic adventure after another doesn’t leave Shelby worry-free. A difficult childhood and her love for a married man continue to haunt her. Her solution? To beat back the demons by indulging in as much pleasure as possible. Shelby’s philosophy of free love has always served her well, but will it be enough to transcend her... Views: 40
In the coastal village of Maiden Rock, Maine, Quinnie Boyd's teacher has disappeared. Quinnie thinks it's a kidnapping case, but her mom, the town sheriff, just thinks the teacher has left town. Still, Quinnie's going to follow her instincts that something's wrong. Her investigation takes her through a damp and smelly marsh, a lobster pound, and more of Maine's messiest places. She even gets help from her glamorous new neighbor, Mariella. As the girls hunt for clues around Maiden Rock, they encounter a cast of unlikely characters. And if Quinnie's hunch is right, the search may lead them right into danger . . .This hilarious and page-turning debut is the perfect whodunit story for middle school sleuths. Views: 40
A slyly profound and startlingly original novel about the psyche of the American male, The Throwback Special marks the return of one of the most acclaimed literary voices of his generation.Here is the absorbing story of twenty-two men who gather every fall to painstakingly reenact what ESPN called "the most shocking play in NFL history" and the Washington Redskins dubbed the "Throwback Special": the November 1985 play in which the Redskins' Joe Theismann had his leg horribly broken by Lawrence Taylor of the New York Giants live on Monday Night Football.With wit and great empathy, Chris Bachelder introduces us to Charles, a psychologist whose expertise is in high demand; George, a garrulous public librarian; Fat Michael, envied and despised by the others for being exquisitely fit; Jeff, a recently divorced man who has become a theorist of marriage; and many more. Over the course of a weekend, the men reveal their secret hopes, fears, and passions as they choose... Views: 40
Enter the most terrifying place of all?.?.?.?the mind of R.L. Stine!The Nightmare Hour?.?.?.?the time when the lights fade, the real world slips into shadow, and the cold, moonlit world of evil dreams takes over your mind. What horror awaits a boy who has to spend Halloween in a darkened hospital? How do you outwit a ghost who wants your skin? What makes Nightmare Inn the most frightening place to visit?In this spine-tingling collection of stories that inspired the hit TV show R.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour, bestselling author R.L. Stine spins a web of terror that will trap you in the world of nightmares. And there's more.?.?.?. In Nightmare Hour, the author shares the secrets behind his twisted tales. Where did the idea for each bone-chilling story come from? You may not want to know.?.?.?. Views: 40
The baby secret!Elena Nolan was deeply in love with her gorgeous brand-new husband. Jed had swept her off her feet, and the day she'd promised to love, honor and cherish him had been the happiest of her life. When Elena discovered - only a week into their honeymoon - that she was pregnant, it should have completed her joy. But there was a secret surrounding her unborn baby. Elena knew that soon she would have to tell Jed - but would their marriage survive the truth?She's sexy, successful...and PREGNANT! Views: 40
Some secrets are just too good to keep to yourself "Truth or dare – is it true that your are considering cosmetic surgery to have your breasts enlarged?" What IS it about blokes, wonders Kerry? How come they always know which buttons to push to inflict the UTMOST humiliation?Sonja thinks that Kerry should stand up for herself more – give as good as she gets. Well, that’s OK for someone who oozes self-confidence, but it’s not Kerry, even if she is Sonja’s best friend.Mind you, it’s the same with Joe and Ollie. Great mates – total opposites. And, come to think of it, Joe didn’t come off too well in the bottle game either, even though he is a bloke.Friends? Sometimes Kerry wonders if ANYONE is really on the same side. Views: 40
A neglected museum gradually succumbs to the elements. A music box rusts beneath a bell of glass. Fragmented texts are pieced together which tell the history of a lost love, the destruction of a civilization, and the origin of the museum.At the publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management software (DRM) applied. Views: 40
Harry Hammer competes tooth-for-tooth with his rival Rick Reef in hopes of winning a fin-tastic amusement park prize in this seventh Shark School (mis)adventure.Everyone in Harry Hammer's class at school is talking about a fin-tastic new ride that's premiering at Dregoland, Shark Point's amazing amusement park. It's the most terrifying, dorsal-defying, scare-fest in the whole wide ocean! And guess what? Whoever loses the most shark teeth in Harry's class will get to go on the ride before anyone else—and meet Gregor the Gnasher, superstar wrestler. Harry and his arch-nemesis Rick Reef are tied for first place, but will Harry pull it off and win the contest? Views: 40
