Editora: Tales of Terror
Have you been recently introduced to horror movies or are you hoping to convert someone? You want to explore the genre and don’t know where to start? In this edition of Trends of Terror, film critic Steve Hutchison reviews 408 horror movies for beginners and ranks them. How many have you seen?
Discover the 50 greatest designers and their incredible achievements in this spectacular guide. In this book, award-winning design journalist, Tom May, examines the achievements of 50 of history's greatest designers: the men and women who have influenced the way we live by creating everything from furniture to household goods and decorative objects to cars and motorbikes, airplanes, signage, sports equipment and much more. Perceptive and informative, this guide makes a fascinating introduction to the way design has become such an integral part of what we are and do.Ver livro
Afrobeats is a fast-growing genre, one that has carved out a distinct and powerful Black identity rooted within the African continent. The first book of its kind, A Quick Ting On: Afrobeats chronicles the social and cultural development of the eponymous music genre, tracing its rich history from the African continent all the way to the musical centre of the Western world. This exciting new book takes a unique look at the music of the African diaspora and their children, delving into how Afrobeats and its sub-genres have provided new articulations of Black identity and pride. It remembers the Afrobeats pioneers and memorable cultural moments, as well as investigating the impact of African migration, travel and modernisation on the genre. A Quick Ting On: Afrobeats provides an insightful look at how Afrobeats became the explosive music genre it is today.Ver livro
We take great pride to invite you to walk back into the min-nineteenth century and live as never before the life and times of Ebeneezer Scrooge and "A Christmas Carol". Come with us to the streets of London to hear and feel the horses and carriages going over the cobble stone streets. Come and imagine in vivid color, sight and sound "The Christmas Carol" bringing to life 36 characters that will push you imagination to the brink of reality. Come and envision Old jacob Marley appearing before his sinister old partner Scrooge to fortell of the things to happen which fate has set fortold. Feel the presents of the ghosts as they take Scrooge one by one from the past to the future. Feel the warmth and the laughter and even the sorrow of Tiny Tim and the Crachit Family. Come listen and envision as the towns people laugh with out sorrow of the passing of Old Scrooge and the barter with the pawnbroker over the simplest things he left behind. Envision what happened to Scrooge as the last phantom shows him the things of yet to come and the transformation of London's Coldest Old Miser.Truely this is "A Christmas Carol" with no parts left out. We feel you will enjoy this story for it lives today as much as it did back then.Ver livro
Learning to play the keyboard can be an exciting and fulfilling journey. Whether you aspire to play classical pieces, improvise jazz standards, or perform contemporary pop songs, mastering the fundamentals of keyboard playing is essential. And at the heart of these fundamentals are chords and scales. Chords and scales are the building blocks of music theory, and understanding them is crucial to becoming a proficient keyboard player. In the context of the keyboard, chords are groups of notes played together that create harmony, while scales are groups of notes played in a sequence that creates a melody. Mastering these concepts will give you the tools to create beautiful music and express yourself as a musician. Essential Tips and Techniques To Play Keyboard Chords and Scales is a comprehensive guide that will take you from beginner to intermediate-level keyboard playing. This book is designed to provide you with a solid foundation in the fundamentals of chords and scales and practical tips and techniques to improve your playing skills.Ver livro
There is a reason your pulse quickens when you turn to that one particular scene in a book – the one where tension spills over, where restraint shatters, and where characters surrender to something primal, something undeniable. That moment, the one so many readers secretly crave, is smut. Once whispered about behind closed doors, hidden beneath the guise of “guilty pleasures,” smut has clawed its way into mainstream literature, proving that what was once considered taboo is now a genre in its own right. From centuries-old erotic manuscripts to today’s bestselling scorchers, smut has evolved, adapted, and seduced millions along the way. But why do we read it? Why do we write it? And why does society continue to both embrace and condemn it in equal measure? Each chapter in this book begins with an excerpt – an unfiltered glimpse into the heart of smut – before shifting to the forces that shape it, the way it has been challenged, censored, and celebrated. Some scenes will linger, some may provoke, but all of them exist because smut, at its core, is more than just raw lust – it is a reflection of desire, fantasy, and the ever-changing boundaries of storytelling. So, turn the page. But be warned: once you indulge, there is no going back.Ver livro
Set during the Golden Age of Detective Fiction, where every story promises a 'Thousand Thrills!', with ingenious plots, full of twists and surprises, driven along with exciting action and tongue in cheek humour. In Miss Dynamite, our gentleman adventurer, having met a beautiful young lady in the middle of the night soon finds himself on the trail of a gang of jewel thieves. Is the pretty girl as innocent as she seems? Are diamonds really a girl’s best friend? Can ‘1066’ solve the mystery of Miss Dynamite? A nail-biting, edge of your seat, roller-coaster thriller. “It is pure 1930s, when the hero did say to the villain: "Good grief! You're a cold blooded killer!" and the heroine did affectionately call her hero "a cockeyed chump!" To all concerned “Jolly good show, chaps.” The Times “Christopher Cazenove seems to relish his role as Norman Conquest, a hero about who dashing is the least that could be said! Atmospheric and great fun for those who prefer older-style detectives.” Daily Express Also available as part of the THRILLER PLAYHOUSE BOX SET, eight episodes featuring Max Carrados, Norman Conquest and Ben from the popular BBC Drama series. Cast Christopher Cazenove as Norman Conquest Bonnie Langford as Pixie. Richard Davies as Chief Inspector Williams Colin Spaull as Mandeville Livingstone. Linda Regan as Primrose Trevor John Woodvine as Sir Hastings Trevor Anthony Jackson as Sangley Gavin Muir as Doors Lyndam Gregory as Detective Inspector Marsh & full supporting cast. © & ℗ 2022 Mr Punch Audiobooks LtdVer livro
