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  The Panorama of the City of New...

  Marc H. Miller, Kenneth T....

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  The first book to celebrate the miniature-scale model The Panorama of the City of New York.
  An awe-inspiring metropolis in miniature, The Panorama of the City of New York has achieved cult-like status with New Yorkers and serves as a locus of memory for visitors from around the globe. This is the first book to fully celebrate The Panorama, featuring accessible text and photographs of its conception, creation, and enjoyment.
  The Panorama was one of the most successful attractions at the 1964–65 World's Fair, with millions enjoying what was billed as an indoor helicopter tour of New York. Comprising an area of 9,335 square feet and built to a scale of 1:1200 (where one inch equals 100 feet), the original 1964 mini city was updated multiple times before its last renovation in 1992. Within the 320 square miles of New York City represented on The Panorama, you can find 850,000 buildings, more than 100 bridges, and almost all of the city's parks and streets.
  Now part of the permanent exhibition at the Queens Museum, the Panorama brings the magic of New York to life to thousands of visitors each year.

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  The Truth Behind the Knights...

  Tony Bailey

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  The Knights Templar were one of the most powerful military orders of the Middle Ages—warriors, bankers, and legends wrapped in mystery. But were they truly protectors of Christendom, or was there something more to their secretive rituals? 
  This audiobook explores the real history, myths, and conspiracies surrounding the Templars. Learn about their role in the Crusades, their banking empire, their rumored connection to the Holy Grail, and their dramatic downfall at the hands of King Philip IV and the Catholic Church. 
  The Truth Behind the Knights Templar is a must-listen for history lovers, medieval enthusiasts, and anyone fascinated by secret societies and legendary warriors.

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  The Two Gentlemen of Verona

  William Shakespeare

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  He after honor hunts, I after love. He leaves his friends to dignify them more, I leave myself, my friends and all, for love. Proteus - Act I, Scene I 
  A Shakespeare Society Production. 
  The complete play in four acts.

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  Paddy Reilly - From The Fields...

  Paddy Reilly

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  Patrick 'Paddy' Reilly is an Irish folk singer and guitarist. Born in Rathcoole, County Dublin, he is one of Ireland's most famous balladeers and is best known for his renditions of "The Fields of Athenry", "Rose of Allendale" and "The Town I Loved So Well". Reilly released his version of "The Fields of Athenry" as a single in 1983; it was the most successful version of this song, remaining in the Irish charts for 72 weeks.
  After years a solo performer, he joined The Dubliners in 1996 as a replacement for long-time member Ronnie Drew. He played with the group for nine years before leaving for New York City.
  In this memoir, Paddy is gracious and generous about sharing his memories, good and bad, with the readers who have helped make him Ireland's best loved balladeer for almost 60 years.

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  The Monster Movies of Universal...

  James L Neibaur

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  This history and critique of classic scary films “honors Universal’s horror legacy. . . . an excellent resource for film students and monster movie fanatics” (Library Journal). In 1931 Universal Studios released Dracula starring Bela Lugosi. This box office success was followed by a string of films featuring macabre characters and chilling atmospherics, including Frankenstein, The Mummy, and The Invisible Man. With each new film, Universal established its place in the Hollywood firmament as the leading producer of horror films, a status it enjoyed for more than twenty years. In The Monster Movies of Universal Studios, James L. Neibaur examines the key films produced by the studio from the early 1930s through the mid-1950s. In each entry, Neibaur recounts the movie’s production, provides critical commentary, considers the film’s commercial reception, and offers an overall assessment of the movie’s significance. Neibaur also examines the impact these films had on popular culture, an influence that resonates in the cinema of fear today. From the world premiere of Dracula to the 1956 release of The Creature Walks among Us, Universal excelled at scaring viewers of all ages—and even elicited a few chuckles along the way by pitting their iconic creatures against the comedic pair of Abbott and Costello. The Monster Movies of Universal Studios captures the thrills of these films, making this book a treat for fans of the golden age of horror cinema.   “Studio stills and trade ads for several of the films add a suitably scary touch to this treat for fans and scholars alike. ― Booklist “An impressive work of film scholarship.” ― Cinema Retro  

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  Saving Private Ryan- The...

  Film Trivia Metaverse

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  SAVING PRIVATE RYAN 
  THE ULTIMATE TRIVIA COLLECTION 
    
  FROM THE MOVIE DIRECTED BY STEVEN SPIELBERG 
    
  CREATED BY FILM TRIVIA METAVERSE 
    
  ABOUT THE FILM 
  Saving Private Ryan is a 1998 war film directed by Steven Spielberg, set during World War II. The story follows Captain John Miller and a small group of U.S. Army Rangers as they are tasked with finding and bringing home Private James Ryan, whose three brothers have been killed in action. The film is renowned for its realistic portrayal of the brutalities of war, particularly in its graphic depiction of the D-Day invasion of Normandy. It explores themes of sacrifice, camaraderie, and the emotional toll of war, focusing on the personal stories of soldiers amidst the chaos of battle. 
    
  TRIVIA SAMPLES: 
    
  “In 2006, Tom Hanks was inducted into the U.S. Army's Ranger Hall of Fame as an honorary member, largely due to his portrayal of Captain John Miller.” 
    
  “Steven Spielberg stated that even if the film had been given an NC-17 rating, he would have released it uncut.” 
    
  “Cinemas were instructed to increase the volume when showing the film, as the sound effects played a crucial role in the overall impact.” 
    
  “In the German-dubbed version, a German veteran of the Normandy invasion had to be replaced because the film's emotional realism was too intense for him.” 
    
  “Saving Private Ryan was the last film edited using a non-digital editing system to win an Academy Award for editing.”

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