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  Death on the Devil's Teeth - The...

  Mark Moran, Jesse P. Pollack

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  Rumors, witchcraft, and murder in this true crime account of one of New Jersey’s most notorious cold cases—from two Weird N.J. magazine contributors.   As Springfield residents decorated for Halloween in September 1972, the crime rate in the affluent New Jersey township was at its lowest in years. That mood was shattered when the body of sixteen-year-old Jeannette DePalma was discovered in the woods, allegedly surrounded by strange objects. Some feared witchcraft was to blame, while others believed a serial killer was on the loose. Rumors of a police coverup ran rampant, and the case went unsolved—along with the murders of several other young women.   Including extensive interviews with DePalma’s friends and family, new evidence, and theories about who could have committed this horrible crime, Death on the Devil’s Teeth provides the definitive account of this shocking cold case more that remains a mystery more than four decades later.

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  Claude Rains - An Actor's Voice

  David J. Skal, Jessica Rains

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  The first full-length biography of the actor known for his roles in The Invisible Man, Casablanca, and other classics, based on newly released interviews.   Given his childhood speech impediments and his origins in a destitute London neighborhood, the ascent of Claude Rains to the stage and screen was remarkable. Rains’s difficulties in his formative years provided reserves of gravitas and sensitivity, from which he drew inspiration for acclaimed performances in The Invisible Man, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, Casablanca, Notorious, Lawrence of Arabia, and other classic films. In this book, noted Hollywood historian David J. Skal draws on more than thirty hours of newly released Rains interviews to create the first full-length biography of the man nominated multiple times for an Academy Awards for Best Supporting Actor.   Skal’s portrait also benefits from the insights of Jessica Rains, who provides firsthand accounts of the enigmatic man behind her father’s refined screen presence and genteel public persona. As Skal shows, numerous contradictions informed the life and career of Claude Rains. He possessed an air of nobility and became an emblem of sophistication, but he never shed the insecurities that traced back to his upbringing in an abusive and poverty-stricken family. Though deeply self-conscious about his short stature, Rains drew notorious ardor from female fans and was married six times. His public displays of dry wit and good humor masked inner demons that drove Rains to alcoholism and its devastating consequences. Skal’s layered depiction of Claude Rains reveals a complex, almost inscrutable man whose nuanced characterizations were, in no small way, based on the more shadowy parts of his psyche. With unprecedented access to episodes from Rains’s private life, Skal tells the full story of the consummate character actor of his generation.   “This highly readable biography, written with the help of his daughter, Jessica Rains, reveals the witty, talented man behind this universally respected Hollywood legend.” —Tucson Citizen

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  Orson's Shadow

  Austin Pendleton

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  Sir Laurence Olivier. Orson Welles. Vivien Leigh. Joan Plowright. Kenneth Tynan. When these champions of the theatre get together to rehearse Ionesco’s Rhinoceros, mere mortals best step aside. With lightning wit and scathing insight into the true nature of genius, Austin Pendleton’s play opens the private worlds of these very public people, exposing their warmth, their egos, and their glittering madness.  
   
  
  
  Directed by Rosalind Ayres
  Producing Director: Susan Albert Loewenberg
  An L.A. Theatre Works full-cast performance featuring: 
  
  Caroline Goodall as Joan Plowright
  Glenne Headly as Vivien Leigh
  Martin Jarvis as Laurence Olivier
  Robert Machray as Orson Welles
  Orlando Seale as Sean
  Simon Templeman as Kenneth Tynan
  
  Associate Producer: Susan Raab
  Recording Engineer/Sound Designer/Editor: David Kelly for Voice Box Studios
  
  Recorded before a live audience at the Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles in February 2003.

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  The Hermit's Cave

  Carl Amari

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  This week’s OTR offerings include a little comedy, a litter western, a master detective and a scary mystery. Also - we have the latest Hollywood news, movie reviews, and tons of trivia!A Falcon Picture Group audio production.

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  Walking the Labyrinth - A Place...

  Travis Scholl

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  One day Travis Scholl discovered a labyrinth in his neighborhood. As he began to walk it, he found this ancient practice offered a much-needed path away from life's demands, allowing him to encounter God in quiet solitude.
  In this meditative guide, Travis Scholl takes readers on a journey:
  "The path is always new, because, as a spiritual discipline, the labyrinth is a tool for contemplation, for reflection, for prayer. Underneath the surface, walking the labyrinth is a profound exercise in listening, in active silence, in finding movement and rhythm in the stillnesses underneath and in between every day's noise. Walking the labyrinth is an exercise in finding the voice speaking in whispers underneath the whirlwind of sound."
  With no end, but only a center, labyrinths become a physical symbol of prayer and our journey with God. Each step unites faith and action as travelers take one step at a time, living each moment in trust and willingness to follow the course set before them.
  Providing a historical and modern context for this unique spiritual discipline, Scholl weaves his own journey through a labyrinth with the Gospel of Mark's telling of the twists and turns of Jesus' life, providing 40 reflections ideal for daily reading during Lent or any time of the year.

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  Sing From Within - A guide to...

  David Largie

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  Whether you are an experienced singer or just starting out, get ready for a pleasant learning surprise! 
  “Sing From Within”, is an easy and concise read that contains only seven chapters, which 
  provide practical exercises and techniques to increase your singing ability. Do you want to 
  learn how to sing with correct vocal techniques, develop your emotional 
  expression and master performance techniques? Do you want to increasing your 
  vocal range, create various vocal textures, and handle auditions with increased confidence? 
  Then this is the book to read to achieve overall vocal control. 
  Learn valuable tips, sing with correct posture and learn how to relax your throat. 
  Also included with this book, is a free Vocal Aerobics Warm-up exercise audio, and 
  Sing From Within ACTION PLAN.

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