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  Energy Follows Thought - The...

  Willie Nelson, David Ritz,...

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  For the first time ever, and to help celebrate his 90th birthday in 2023, American icon Willie Nelson provides the stories behind the lyrics of 160 of his favorite songs. 
  From his earliest work in the 1950s to today, Willie looks back at the songs that have defined his career, from his days of earning $50 each to his biggest hits, from his less well-known songs (but incredibly meaningful to him) to his concept albums. Along the way, he also shares the stories of his guitar Trigger, his family and “family,” as well as the artists he collaborated with, including Patsy Cline, Waylon Jennings, Ray Charles, Merle Haggard, Ray Price, Dolly Parton, and many others. 
  Willie is disarmingly honest—what do you have to lose when you’re about to turn 90? —meditating on the nature of songwriting and finding his voice, and the themes he’s explored his whole life—relationships, infidelity, love, loss, friendship, life on the road, and particularly poignant at this juncture of his life: mortality. 
  Revealing, funny, whimsical, and wise, this book is an enduring tribute to Willie Nelson's legacy.

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  Mastering Scriptwriting - Craft...

  Virversity Online Courses

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  Unlock your potential as a scriptwriter with our comprehensive course tailored for both beginners and those looking to refine their skills. Dive into the world of screenwriting and gain insights into the art and science of crafting compelling scripts.Master the Art of Scriptwriting:- Build a solid understanding of screenwriting fundamentals.- Comprehend essential elements of engaging scripts.- Learn from industry experts and successful scriptwriters.- Enhance creative writing abilities with practical exercises.- Develop the confidence to bring stories to life on screen.Explore Fundamental Techniques:Begin with an introduction to scriptwriting, covering core principles of storytelling like screenplay structure, character development, and dialogue creation. Through engaging lessons, grasp what resonates with audiences and craft captivating narratives.Benefit from the wisdom of accomplished scriptwriters offering valuable perspectives, practical tips, and techniques. With their guidance, delve into character arcs, plot twists, and thematic depth to create impactful scripts.Engage in practical exercises designed to boost your skills and confidence. Tackle real-world writing scenarios, from dialogue crafting to character development, with opportunities for practice and constructive feedback.By the end of the course, transform your understanding of scriptwriting and acquire a toolkit of skills to bring your stories to life on screen. Emerge as a more confident and proficient scriptwriter, ready to tackle any project with creativity and precision. Join us on this journey and start mastering scriptwriting to craft stories that captivate audiences worldwide.

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  Saul Goodman v Jimmy McGill -...

  Alan Sepinwall

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  Timed to the tenth anniversary of the first season of Better Call Saul, this ultimate companion book serves as a guide to the series' greatness and place in pop-culture history as fans kick off celebratory rewatches and new fans discover the series for the first time. 
   
   
   
  Saul Goodman v. Jimmy McGill: The Better Call Saul Critical Companion collects chief TV critic at Rolling Stone Alan Sepinwall's critical essays on every episode of the Emmy- and Golden Globe-nominated series. Sepinwall covered Better Call Saul from start to finish, and conducted exhaustive interviews with creator Vince Gilligan and stars Bob Odenkirk and Rhea Seahorn, reproduced here alongside new interviews with series cocreator Peter Gould. 
   
   
   
  Across six critically acclaimed seasons, Better Call Saul surprised audiences and subverted Breaking Bad fans' expectations for what a prequel/sequel series could be. Bob Odenkirk reprised his role as the morally compromised defensive attorney and revealed the tragic and inevitable downfall of Jimmy McGill, a small-time con artist with big dreams and even bigger schemes. Audiences were introduced to now iconic characters, including Rhea Seahorn's Kim and Michael McKean's Chuck, as well as villains like Tony Dalton's Lalo, who rivaled Breaking Bad's most sinister creations.

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  The Bob Dylan Quiz Book - 1000...

  Mart Matthews

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  How much do you really know about the man from Minnesota? You can find out by exploring the 1,000 questions set out in 100 categories that make up the Bob Dylan Quiz Book.
  Bob Dylan's work is chock-full of references. It's one of the things that puts him in front of the rest, where he's always been. All the usual suspects are inside, but how many books on Dylan include references to War and Peace, Maigret, Proust, Moby-Dick, Boardwalk Empire, Kafka, Charlie Chaplin, Paradise Lost, Trotsky and Regent's Park Zoo? This one does!
  Try these for size:
  1. The first four words of Bob's response to the 'Judas' heckler in 1966 also formed the title of one of his songs. Which one was it, and from which album did it come?
  2. Not counting words that form parts of larger words, can you name the four Beatles singles that can be found in the lyrics of Dylan's Tangled Up in Blue?
  3. On Maggie's Farm, the eponymous Maggie's Ma is less than straight about
  her age. How old does she claim to be and how old is she in reality?
  4. Which innovative guitarist who died in 2024 produced in 1965 a very rare beast, namely an album of Dylan's songs minus the words?

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  American Legends: The Life of...

  Editors Charles River

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  In the early 20th century, Westerns were one of the most popular genres in Hollywood, and one of the young stars at the forefront was Roy Rogers, who had come from an Ohio farm to transform himself into a cowboy. Regardless of his background, Rogers certainly looked the part of the quintessential cowboy, along with his wife Dale Evans and his horse Trigger. His versatile singing and acting abilities made him successful both on radio and on the screen. 
  Rogers came of age at a time when the “singing cowboy” was at the apex of his popularity, and that was favorable because he actually got his start in show business as a singer. In the early ‘30s, he bounced around several groups as a country music singer before earning national attention as a member of the Sons of the Pioneers, who were signed to Decca and had a couple of hits. As a result, when he first appeared in movies in 1935, it was usually in bit roles that required singing, but when Gene Autry threatened to quit acting in 1938, Rogers was viewed as a suitable replacement for lead roles. As it turned out, he became the premiere “singing cowboy” in Autry’s stead, and from 1939-1954, he was one of the Top 10 Western stars in Hollywood, and a Top 10 movie star overall during some of those years. 
  As Rogers evolved into the “King of the Cowboys”, he became a pop culture icon, and he was shrewd enough to capitalize on his image. All sorts of Roy Rogers merchandise hit stores, from action figures to comic strips, and Rogers even banked on the popularity of his horse Trigger by featuring him enough to make the horse a household name as well. Even today, people can find the name Roy Rogers all over the place, if only because he eventually had his name lent to a popular fast food chain in later years.

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  The Wolf A Musical Novella - The...

  Kenyatta Thompson

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  Jamelle is a up and coming RNB singer who got his hands into music through his days as an urban fashion model. He’s got the look, the charm, and the swag. Known for having romantic flings everywhere, he’s approached by an unassuming local city girl whose natural beauty and city charms intrigue him and pulls him in closely for a game of moth and flame. Will Jamelle fall prey to the wolf?

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