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  French Cinema - A Very Short...

  Dudley Andrew

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  It is often claimed that the French invented cinema. Dominating the production and distribution of cinema until WWI, when they were supplanted by Hollywood, the French cinema industry encompassed all genres, from popular entertainment to avant-garde practice. 
   
   
   
  This Very Short Introduction opens up French cinema through focusing on some of its most notable works, using the lens of the New Wave decade (1958-1968) that changed cinema worldwide. Exploring the entire French cinematic oeuvre, Dudley Andrew teases out distinguishing themes, tendencies, and lineages, to bring what is most crucial about French Cinema into alignment. He discusses how style has shaped the look of female stars and film form alike, analyzing the "made up" aesthetic of many films, and the paradoxical penchant for French cinema to cruelly unmask surface beauty in quests for authenticity. Discussing how French cinema as a whole pits strong-willed characters against auteurs with high-minded ideas of film art, funded by French cinema's close rapport to literature, painting, and music, Dudley considers how the New Wave emerged from these struggles, becoming an emblem of ambition for cinema that persists today. He goes on to show how the values promulgated by the New Wave directors brought the three decades that preceded it into focus, and explores the deep resonance of those values today.

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  Big Book of Virginia Ghost Stories

  L. B Taylor

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  “Packs big entertainment, from famous ghosts and weird hauntings to bizarre but riveting true stories that will give you quite a chill.” —Rosemary Ellen Guiley, author of The Encyclopedia of Ghosts and Spirits   Hauntings lurk and spirits linger in the Old Dominion State . . .    Reader, beware! Turn these pages and enter the world of the paranormal, where ghosts and ghouls alike creep just out of sight. Author L. B. Taylor shines a light in the dark corners of Virginia and scares those spirits out of hiding in this thrilling collection. From poltergeists that make trouble at Blue Ridge Pottery, to a phantom light on Holston Mountain, to specters haunting the battlefield of Cedar Creek, there’s no shortage of bone-chilling tales to keep you up at night. Around the campfire or tucked away on a dark and stormy night, this big book of ghost stories is a hauntingly good read.

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  The Lost City Found - Uncovering...

  THOMAS CAYCE, EDGAR LOURDS

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  The Lost City Found: Uncovering the Secrets of Atlantis 
  Introducing "The Lost City Found: Uncovering the Secrets of Atlantis." Dive deep into a world where myth and history intertwine, and the search for truth leads to more questions than answers. 
  🌊 Oceanic Legends: Navigate the ancient tales and historical accounts that have perpetuated the legend of Atlantis, a utopia lost beneath the waves. 
  🔍 Archaeological Quests: Join the tireless search for physical evidence of this mythical island, exploring underwater ruins and ancient texts. 
  💬 Philosophical Theories: Delve into the philosophical implications and discussions that the Atlantis myth has inspired over centuries, from Plato's dialogues to modern interpretations. 
  🌐 Cultural Impact: Examine how the story of Atlantis has influenced cultures worldwide, sparking imagination, art, and the perpetual human quest for discovery. 
  Each chapter is a voyage into the unknown, unearthing the layers of myth, history, and speculation that surround Atlantis—to inform, to fascinate, and to ignite a sense of wonder about the past and its mysteries. 
  Are you ready to delve into the depths of the unknown? To chase the shadows of a civilization lost in time? To unravel the enduring mystery that has captivated human imagination for millennia? 
  Set sail with "The Mystery of Atlantis" and let the allure of the unknown guide you through a sea of history and myth. 📚🌊🔍💬🌐

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  Clarity in the Political Circus...

  Richard Frank

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  Step into the Arena of Reality with "Clarity in the Political Circus: Realizing Fact from Fiction." This book is an expedition for those ready to dissect the intricacies of political engagement and unveil the truth obscured by the spectacle. Begin with an exploration of the individual's role in politics, followed by a journey into the craft of political communication. Decode the power of narratives, persuasion, and the impact of social media on political discourse. 
   
  The guide navigates through the dense forest of propaganda, gaslighting, and tactics used to distort truth. Uncover projection and deflection strategies, exposing their role in political blame games. Chapter Ten reveals the art of drama as a distraction. Analyze the manipulation of emotions in politics, from leveraging fear to dangling hope like a carrot on a stick. 
   
  Distinguish genuine grassroots movements from manufactured ones, known as 'Astroturfing.' The Conclusion encourages active participation, providing critical thinking tools and fact-checking resources in an appendix. "Clarity in the Political Circus" is your companion to pierce through the noise, understand the political show, and engage with reality in an informed and assured way.

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  Why Did She Jump? - My...

  Joan E. Childs

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  There is one day in Joan Childs' life that she wishes she could do over: the day her daughter, Pam, a brilliant psychotherapist, plunged from a 15-story building to her death. In this vivid memoir, Childs, a psychotherapist, explains how her daughter's life was taken by the most unforgiving of executioners: bipolar disorder. It was the delusions, not her daughter, who made the final decision to end her life. 
  Why Did She Jump? provides an intimate, uncompromising look into one mother's search for peace, understanding, and clarity amid the chaos surrounding her daughter's tragic death. It is a masterful recounting of the events leading up to her suicide and lifts the veil of shame and secrecy as it forges a path toward understanding mental illness. 
  Even though Pam and Joan were skilled therapists, Pam could not be saved. Joan recounts vivid memories of Pam's life, the highs and lows, the red flags; how her daughter healed unreachable patients while she unraveled; and how she fooled everyone into thinking she was stable. 
  With searing honesty and great insight, Childs offers a rallying cry of support for anyone going through a similar struggle.

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  The Smallest Room in the House -...

  Philip Cowley

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  Based on Philip Cowley's entertaining columns in The House magazine, this collection of political oddities and fascinating research, discussing the politics of fights, cockroaches, riots, potholes, beards and much more, is perfect for reading in multiple sittings. Discover the electoral relevance of chip shops and football grounds, what your lawn tells you about your voting, why politicians need to pay extra care in Scunthorpe, what MPs think of voters, why they all claim to be local and why they are all now so inexperienced.
  Equal parts witty and thought-provoking, and with additional grumpy complaints about bats, overly long constituency names and giving the vote to sixteen-year-olds, it's a book that will appeal to the sort of person who likes to tell you that, actually, it's all a bit more complicated than that…

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