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Ancient Spirits (a Daisy Gumm Majesty Mystery, Book 6)

Author : Alice Duncan
Publisher : eBookMystery
ISBN 13 : 9781614175650
Total Pages : 298 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (756 download)

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Download or read book Ancient Spirits (a Daisy Gumm Majesty Mystery, Book 6) written by Alice Duncan and published by eBookMystery. This book was released on 2014-03-10 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Daisy Gumm Majesty has put her Ouija board aside, following her husband's passing. Only when Mrs. Pinkerton's daughter is arrested does Daisy pick it up again, and is immediately rewarded with useful information. Mrs. P is so delighted she pays Daisy an enormous amount of money, which comes in handy when Mrs. P's son (and Daisy's best friend) insists Daisy accompany him on a trip to Egypt. Arriving in Cairo, Daisy makes an innocent purchase of a unique canopic jar and lands in the middle of a smuggling ring. Convinced Daisy is in trouble, Sam hies himself to Egypt where he joins the spiritualist/sleuth in an adventure that will last a lifetime. REVIEWS: "Well plotted with a band of whimsical characters and genuine humor... as comforting as a warm mug of cocoa on a blustery day." Diane Morasco, RT Book Reviews "Cozy fans will find Daisy's] simple, sweet, budding relationship with Sam refreshingly free of artifice." Publishers Weekly THE DAISY GUMM MAJESTY MYSTERIES, in series order Strong Spirits Fine Spirits High Spirits Hungry Spirits Genteel Spirits Ancient Spirits Dark Spirits ABOUT ALICE DUNCAN: In an effort to avoid what she knew she should be doing, Alice folk-danced professionally until her writing muse finally had its way. Now a resident of Roswell, New Mexico, Alice enjoys saying no smog, no crowds, and yes to loving her herd of wild dachshunds. Visit Alice at www.aliceduncan.net.

Ancient Spirits (A Daisy Gumm Majesty Mystery, Book 6)

Author : Alice Duncan
Publisher : ePublishing Works!
ISBN 13 : 1614174695
Total Pages : 222 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (141 download)

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Download or read book Ancient Spirits (A Daisy Gumm Majesty Mystery, Book 6) written by Alice Duncan and published by ePublishing Works!. This book was released on 2013-08-21 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Daisy Gumm Majesty has put her Ouija board aside, following her husband's passing. Only when Mrs. Pinkerton's daughter is arrested does Daisy pick it up again, and is immediately rewarded with useful information. Mrs. P is so delighted she pays Daisy an enormous amount of money, which comes in handy when Mrs. P's son (and Daisy's best friend) insists Daisy accompany him on a trip to Egypt. Arriving in Cairo, Daisy makes an innocent purchase of a unique canopic jar and lands in the middle of a smuggling ring. Convinced Daisy is in trouble, Sam hies himself to Egypt where he joins the spiritualist/sleuth in an adventure that will last a lifetime. REVIEWS: "Well plotted with a band of whimsical characters and genuine humor... as comforting as a warm mug of cocoa on a blustery day." ~Diane Morasco, RT Book Reviews "Cozy fans will find [Daisy's] simple, sweet, budding relationship with Sam refreshingly free of artifice." ~Publishers Weekly THE DAISY GUMM MAJESTY MYSTERIES, in series order Strong Spirits Fine Spirits High Spirits Hungry Spirits Genteel Spirits Ancient Spirits Dark Spirits Spirits Onstage Unsettled Spirits Bruised Spirits Spirits United Spirits Unearthed Shaken Spirits

Strong Spirits (A Daisy Gumm Majesty Mystery, Book 1)

Author : Alice Duncan
Publisher : ePublishing Works!
ISBN 13 : 1614174601
Total Pages : 327 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (141 download)

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Download or read book Strong Spirits (A Daisy Gumm Majesty Mystery, Book 1) written by Alice Duncan and published by ePublishing Works!. This book was released on 2013-08-15 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's the 1920s and Daisy Gumm Majesty is doing her part to support her family as a medium by holding séances and interpreting tarot cards for the rich and famous. When the wealthy Mrs. Kincaid comes to Daisy to help solve her husband's disappearance, Detective Sam Rotondo isn't far behind. Sam isn't fooled by Daisy's choice of "vocation" and blackmails her into spying on the Kincaids. Then Daisy reads Sam's cards... and the tables turn. From the Publisher: The Daisy Gumm Majesty Cozy Mystery Series is a light-hearted mystery in a historical setting. There are no explicit sexual scenes and minimal cursing and will be enjoyed by readers who appreciate clean and wholesome reads. PRAISE for THE DAISY GUMM MAJESTY MYSTERIES "...teems with period detail... [and] characters who make it so enjoyable, especially effervescent Daisy." ~Booklist THE DAISY GUMM MAJESTY MYSTERIES, in series order Strong Spirits Fine Spirits High Spirits Hungry Spirits Genteel Spirits Ancient Spirits Dark Spirits Spirits Onstage Unsettled Spirits Bruised Spirits Spirits United Spirits Unearthed Shaken Spirits

Ancient Spirits

Author : Alice Duncan
Publisher : Large Print Press
ISBN 13 : 9781410454812
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (548 download)

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Download or read book Ancient Spirits written by Alice Duncan and published by Large Print Press. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After the death of her beloved husband Billy, Daisy Majesty falls into a deep depression. Best pal, Harold Kincaid offers to take her to Egypt. Sam gets himself kidnapped to the Middle East.

Angels Adrift (A Mercy Allcutt Mystery, Book 6)

Author : Alice Duncan
Publisher : ePublishing Works!
ISBN 13 : 1644571544
Total Pages : 303 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (445 download)

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Download or read book Angels Adrift (A Mercy Allcutt Mystery, Book 6) written by Alice Duncan and published by ePublishing Works!. This book was released on 2021-11-12 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Boston Socialite Cracks Band of Bootleggers in Angels Adrift, a Historical Cozy Mystery from Alice Duncan 1926, Pasadena, CA Mercy Allcutt's imagination is more exciting than her job as secretary to P.I., Ernie Templeton. As usual, she has nothing to do except gaze out the office window overlooking Pasadena and imagine the plots of stories she plans to write someday. Generally, when she watches the alley behind the Figueroa Building, she needs to imagine someone being strangled, today was different. She calls the police to report the murder but the corpse is gone before she hangs up the phone. Ernie tries his best to convince her it was her imagination. The police find nothing. Now her reputation is on the line as well as her aspirations for becoming a P.I. With her boardinghouse tenants as advisors, she launches her own investigation, putting her and her friend Lulu right in the middle of a band of bootleggers who don't like nosy secretaries or their friends. Now, Mercy needs to save herself and Lulu before they both wind up floating in a Venice canal. Publisher Note: Readers who enjoy cozy mysteries in historical settings are sure to appreciate the Mercy Allcutt series set in 1920s Los Angeles, California. No vulgarity or explicit sex for those who appreciate a clean and wholesome read. The Mercy Allcutt Mystery Series Lost Among the Angels Angels Flight Fallen Angels Angels of Mercy Thanksgiving Angels Angels Adrift Christmas Angels

Hungry Spirits (A Daisy Gumm Majesty Mystery, Book 4)

Author : Alice Duncan
Publisher : ePublishing Works!
ISBN 13 : 1614174644
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (141 download)

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Download or read book Hungry Spirits (A Daisy Gumm Majesty Mystery, Book 4) written by Alice Duncan and published by ePublishing Works!. This book was released on 2013-08-21 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Daisy Gumm Majesty, spiritualist to people with more money than sense, is asked by a Salvation Army captain to teach a cooking class for immigrant German ladies. Since Daisy's only culinary talent is burning water, she's sure the captain is nuts. But Daisy steps up and forces herself to confront her own prejudices about Germans, whom she blames for her veteran-husband's war illness. Then one of her students disappears and Daisy discovers that the help her students need has nothing to do with cooking—there's an anarchist's scheme about to boil over. "Daisy's upbeat attitude gives her great appeal. Recommend to fans of Jacqueline Winspear's Maisie Dobbs." - Booklist THE DAISY GUMM MAJESTY MYSTERIES, in series order Strong Spirits Fine Spirits High Spirits Hungry Spirits Genteel Spirits Ancient Spirits Dark Spirits Spirits Onstage Unsettled Spirits Bruised Spirits Spirits United Spirits Unearthed Shaken Spirits

Exercised Spirits (A Daisy Gumm Majesty Mystery, Book 16)

Author : Alice Duncan
Publisher : ePublishing Works!
ISBN 13 : 1644571390
Total Pages : 329 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (445 download)

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Download or read book Exercised Spirits (A Daisy Gumm Majesty Mystery, Book 16) written by Alice Duncan and published by ePublishing Works!. This book was released on 2021-01-05 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When a Woman Mysteriously Disappears From an Orange Grove Mansion, Daisy Gumm Majesty, Sam Rotondo, and the Ever Crotchety Lou Prophet Launch A Search in Exercised Spirits, a Cozy Historical Mystery by Alice Duncan —1925, Pasadena, California— Already irked about having to participate in an exercise class with some church chums, Daisy is horrified when her beloved Aunt Vi—the greatest cook in Pasadena—goes missing from her place of employment, Mrs. Pinkerton’s mansion on Orange Grove Street. Daisy, Sam and Lou Prophet launch a search, with some help from Mrs. Jackson, a real live Voodoo mambo from New Orleans, who is at present living in Altadena. In the meantime, food preparation in the Gumm/Majesty/Rotondo households takes a severe downturn. Lou Prophet lends a hand, and the family finds themselves choking down some concoctions they never even knew existed. It’s going to take all the shrewd sleuthing Daisy can muster plus Sam, a peg-legged man, and some clever roping to bring Aunt Vi home. From the Publisher: The Daisy Gumm Majesty Cozy Mystery Series is a light-hearted mystery in a historical setting. There are no explicit sexual scenes and minimal cursing (Lou Prophet can be a little coarse) and will be enjoyed by readers who appreciate clean and wholesome reads. Fans of Carola Dunn, Amanda Quick, Elizabeth Peters, Rhys Bowen, and M. Louisa Locke will not want to miss this series. “If you like the 1920’s era, cozy mysteries and hints at paranormal this is absolutely a series for you!” ~Peggy, Avid Fan “I love this series! I love the writing style, and the characters. Ms. Duncan has a fun way of telling a story and having Daisy make funny ‘asides’ to the reader.” ~Nova Todd “I always enjoy Daisy’s adventures but the addition of Mr. Prophet is the best! I highly recommend to readers of cozy mysteries.” ~Joanna Lindsey, Verified Reviewer You can start anywhere, but you’ll want to read all of the Daisy Gumm Majesty Mysteries: Strong Spirits Fine Spirits High Spirits Hungry Spirits Genteel Spirits Ancient Spirits Dark Spirits Spirits Onstage Unsettled Spirits Spirits United Spirits Unearthed Shaken Spirits Scarlet Spirits Exercised Spirits Wedded Spirits ABOUT ALICE DUNCAN: In an effort to avoid what she knew she should be doing, Alice folk-danced professionally until her writing muse finally had its way. Now a resident of Roswell, New Mexico, Alice enjoys saying no smog, no crowds, and yes to loving her herd of wild Dachshunds.

Genteel Spirits (A Daisy Gumm Majesty Mystery, Book 5)

Author : Alice Duncan
Publisher : ePublishing Works!
ISBN 13 : 1614174687
Total Pages : 236 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (141 download)

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Download or read book Genteel Spirits (A Daisy Gumm Majesty Mystery, Book 5) written by Alice Duncan and published by ePublishing Works!. This book was released on 2013-08-21 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The movie biz has come to Pasadena and Daisy Gumm Majesty is up to her ears in trouble. Spike is in obedience training, a spoiled actress wants Daisy as her very own spiritualist and someone is sending poison-pen letters to the Leading Man. Worse, the motion picture folks claim that Germans are out to steal their new invention being used on the set. Butting heads with Detective Sam Rotondo, assigned to the movie-set as security, Daisy is on the case with Spike in tow. Now, if she can just find a way to keep everyone's secrets a secret without letting the Germans get away with grand theft. REVIEWS: "Perfect 10, by gum! This story is pure entertainment"; ~ Romance Reviews Today "An intriguing plot with ample twists [that] moves along at a fast pace to the startling ending."; ~RT Book Reviews THE DAISY GUMM MAJESTY MYSTERIES, in series order Strong Spirits Fine Spirits High Spirits Hungry Spirits Genteel Spirits Ancient Spirits Dark Spirits Spirits Onstage Unsettled Spirits Bruised Spirits Spirits United Spirits Unearthed Shaken Spirits

High Spirits (A Daisy Gumm Majesty Mystery, Book 3)

Author : Alice Duncan
Publisher : ePublishing Works!
ISBN 13 : 1614174628
Total Pages : 273 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (141 download)

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Download or read book High Spirits (A Daisy Gumm Majesty Mystery, Book 3) written by Alice Duncan and published by ePublishing Works!. This book was released on 2013-08-15 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Daisy Gumm Majesty's talent as a "medium" catches the attention of a dangerous mobster. Vicenzo Maggiori wants to get in touch with his dead godfather. And he wants to do it in his own speakeasy. When Daisy receives Maggiori message through her wealthiest client, Mrs. K, whose daughter is in Maggiori's clutches, Daisy can't say no. Then, as the séance begins, Maggiori's speakeasy is raided by Detective Sam Rotondo. Arrested with everyone else, Daisy's troubles are multiplied when Rotondo tells her she must channel the spirits for Maggiori and pass the information to him in exchange for her freedom. REVIEWS: "Alice Duncan deftly sweeps us back to 1921 with a fascinating story populated with a cast of characters reminiscent of many family trees—skeletons and all." ~Deb Stover, award-winning author of A Willing Spirit THE DAISY GUMM MAJESTY MYSTERIES, in series order Strong Spirits Fine Spirits High Spirits Hungry Spirits Genteel Spirits Ancient Spirits Dark Spirits Spirits Onstage Unsettled Spirits Bruised Spirits Spirits United Spirits Unearthed Shaken Spirits

'Til Death Do Us Part

Author : Kate White
Publisher : Warner Books (NY)
ISBN 13 : 9780446585880
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (858 download)

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Download or read book 'Til Death Do Us Part written by Kate White and published by Warner Books (NY). This book was released on 2014-07-01 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The New York Times bestselling author of "If Looks Could Kill" and "A Body to Die For" brings back magazine writer-turned-sleuth Bailey Weggins to track down a killer who is murdering members of a bridal party.

Domesticated Spirits (A Daisy Gumm Majesty Mystery, Book 18)

Author : Alice Duncan
Publisher : ePublishing Works!
ISBN 13 : 1644573024
Total Pages : 339 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (445 download)

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Download or read book Domesticated Spirits (A Daisy Gumm Majesty Mystery, Book 18) written by Alice Duncan and published by ePublishing Works!. This book was released on 2023-02-28 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unearthed Skeletal Remains Follow Marital Bliss in Domesticated Spirits, a Cozy Historical Mystery by Alice Duncan —1926, Pasadena, California— Sam and Daisy’s marital bliss is tempered when Lou Prophet’s mangled old cat digs up bones in the couple’s Pasadena yard. When the bones are confirmed human in origin, there are mysteries to solve, both recent and ancient. Join Sam and Daisy in their latest adventure along with Lou Prophet, his cat Yuyu and Daisy’s dog, Spike. With Daisy learning to cook and her new focus on domestic duties, could this be the end of her career as a fake spiritualist? From the Publisher: The Daisy Gumm Majesty Cozy Mystery Series is a light-hearted mystery in a historical setting. There are no explicit sexual scenes and minimal cursing (Lou Prophet can be a little coarse) and will be enjoyed by readers who appreciate clean and wholesome reads. Fans of Carola Dunn, Amanda Quick, Elizabeth Peters, Rhys Bowen, and M. Louisa Locke will not want to miss this series. “If you like the 1920’s era, cozy mysteries and hints at paranormal this is absolutely a series for you!” ~Peggy, Avid Fan “I love this series! I love the writing style, and the characters. Ms. Duncan has a fun way of telling a story and having Daisy make funny ‘asides’ to the reader.” ~Nova Todd “I always enjoy Daisy’s adventures but the addition of Mr. Prophet is the best! I highly recommend to readers of cozy mysteries.” ~Joanna Lindsey, Verified Reviewer You can start anywhere, but you’ll want to read all of the Daisy Gumm Majesty Mysteries: Strong Spirits Fine Spirits High Spirits Hungry Spirits Genteel Spirits Ancient Spirits Spirits Revived Dark Spirits Spirits Onstage Unsettled Spirits Bruised Spirits Spirits United Spirits Unearthed Shaken Spirits Scarlet Spirits Exercised Spirits Wedded Spirits Domesticated Spirits Library Spirits ABOUT ALICE DUNCAN: In an effort to avoid what she knew she should be doing, Alice folk-danced professionally until her writing muse finally had its way. Now a resident of Roswell, New Mexico, Alice enjoys saying no smog, no crowds, and yes to loving her herd of wild Dachshunds.

The Grave Gourmet

Author : Alexander Campion
Publisher : Kensington Publishing Corp.
ISBN 13 : 0758272138
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (582 download)

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Download or read book The Grave Gourmet written by Alexander Campion and published by Kensington Publishing Corp.. This book was released on 2011-01-28 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the Champs-Élysées to the twinkling banks of la Seine, chic Parisian policewoman Capucine LeTellier plunges into a uniquely Parisian affair of gastronomic delights and bureaucratic intrigue to close a case that could make her career--or kill it. . . After dining on such delicacies as oyster sorbet and avocado soufflé, Jean-Louis Delage, président of automotive giant Renault, has been found dead in the freezer of Le Diapason, a three-star restaurant owned by Chef Jean-Basille Labrousse, a renowned restaurateur extraordinaire. Capucine is uniquely suited to the case, as her husband Alexandre is a food critic well-connected to the culinary world. In between sharing sumptuous meals and fine wine with Alexandre at Paris' finest eateries, Capucine struggles to win the respect of her new squad of detectives and crack both the case and the guarded secrets of the restaurant staff. Praise for Alexander Campion's The Grave Gourmet "Full of amusing characters. . . Readers will want a second helping." --Publishers Weekly "A delicious mystery. . . a fun book with a very different flavor." --Carolyn Haines, author of the Bones Mysteries "An astonishing debut that raises the bar on today's detective novel." --Aram Saroyan, author of Door to the River "Saucy, spicy, tasty. . .ooh-la-la!" --Kate Collins

Some Wore Bobby Sox

Author : K. Schrum
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 134973134X
Total Pages : 219 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (497 download)

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Download or read book Some Wore Bobby Sox written by K. Schrum and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-06-12 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Images of teenage girls in poodle skirts dominated American popular culture on the 1950's. But as Kelly Schrum shows, teenage girls were swooning over pop idols and using their allowances to buy the latest fashions well beforehand. After World War I, a teenage identity arose in the US, as well as a consumer culture geared toward it. From fashion and beauty to music and movies, high school girls both consumed and influenced what manufacturers, marketers, and retailers offered to them. Examining both national trends and individual lives, Schrum looks at the relationship between the power of consumer culture and the ability of girls to selectively accept, reject, and appropriate consumer goods. Lavishly illustrated with images from advertisements, catalogs, and high school year books, Some Wore Bobby Sox is a unique and fascinating cultural history of teenage girl culture in the middle of the century.

Hugo's Runaway Legs

Author : Alys Jackson
Publisher : Larrikin House
ISBN 13 : 1922503991
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (225 download)

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Download or read book Hugo's Runaway Legs written by Alys Jackson and published by Larrikin House. This book was released on 2022-06-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hugo's legs have run away. They simply didn't want to stay at home where they just lay about. Hugo's legs just wanted out! Hugo Holt's legs have run away and jumped on the bus! Hugo can't do without them. How on earth will he catch his runaway legs?

Everybody Was Kung Fu Fighting

Author : Vijay Prashad
Publisher : Beacon Press
ISBN 13 : 9780807050118
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (51 download)

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Download or read book Everybody Was Kung Fu Fighting written by Vijay Prashad and published by Beacon Press. This book was released on 2002-11-18 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Selected as One of the Village Voice's Favorite 25 Books of 2001 In this landmark work, historian Vijay Prashad refuses to engage the typical racial discussion that matches people of color against each other while institutionalizing the primacy of the white majority. Instead he examines more than five centuries of remarkable historical evidence of cultural and political interaction between Blacks and Asians around the world, in which they have exchanged cultural and religious symbols, appropriated personas and lifestyles, and worked together to achieve political change.

The Sound of Music Story

Author : Tom Santopietro
Publisher : Macmillan + ORM
ISBN 13 : 1466870591
Total Pages : 407 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (668 download)

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Download or read book The Sound of Music Story written by Tom Santopietro and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2015-02-17 with total page 407 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On March 2, 1965, "The Sound of Music" was released in the United States and the love affair between moviegoers and the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical was on. Rarely has a film captured the love and imagination of the moviegoing public in the way that "The Sound of Music" did as it blended history, music, Austrian location filming, heartfelt emotion and the yodeling of Julie Andrews into a monster hit. Now, Tom Santopietro has written the ultimate "Sound of Music" fan book with all the inside dope from behind the scenes stories of the filming in Austria and Hollywood to new interviews with Johannes von Trapp and others. Santopietro looks back at the real life story of Maria von Trapp, goes on to chronicle the sensational success of the Broadway musical, and recounts the story of the near cancellation of the film when the "Cleopatra" bankrupted 20th Century Fox. We all know that Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer played Maria and Captain Von Trapp, but who else had been considered? Tom Santopietro knows and will tell all while providing a historian's critical analysis of the careers of director Robert Wise and screenwriter Ernest Lehman, a look at the critical controversy which greeted the movie, the film's relationship to the turbulent 1960s and the super stardom which engulfed Julie Andrews. Tom Santopietro's "The Story of 'The Sound of Music'" is book for everyone who cherishes this American classic.

The End of the World

Author : Maria Manuel Lisboa
Publisher : Open Book Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1906924503
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (69 download)

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Download or read book The End of the World written by Maria Manuel Lisboa and published by Open Book Publishers. This book was released on 2011 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Our fear of the world ending, like our fear of the dark, is ancient, deep-seated and perennial. It crosses boundaries of space and time, recurs in all human communities and finds expression in every aspect of cultural production - from pre-historic cave paintings to high-tech computer games. This volume examines historical and imaginary scenarios of apocalypse, the depiction of its likely triggers, and imagined landscapes in the aftermath of global destruction. Its discussion moves effortlessly from classic novels including Aldous Huxley's Brave New World, George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four and Margaret Atwood's Oryx and Crake, to blockbuster films such as Blade Runner, Armageddon and Invasion of the Body Snatchers. Lisboa also takes into account religious doctrine, scientific research and the visual arts to create a penetrating, multi-disciplinary study that provides profound insight into one of Western culture's most fascinating and enduring preoccupations.