The Complete Idiot's Guide to Classic Movies
Title | The Complete Idiot's Guide to Classic Movies PDF eBook |
Author | Lee Pfeiffer |
Publisher | Penguin |
Pages | 383 |
Release | 2006-11-07 |
Genre | Performing Arts |
ISBN | 1440696861 |
Sit back, grab some popcorn, and let the credits roll. The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Classic Movies provides comprehensive information on the best classic films from the silent era up through 1969, cross-referenced several different ways for easy access. Also contains fun, “insider” trivia and facts about the movies, the stars, and factors that influenced the movie or the audience at the time of the movie’s release. • Written by a recognized name in the industry who has written books on movies and film for decades • Features only the best movies (3 and 4 stars) from the silent era up through 1969 • Offers several indexes, which are cross-referenced alphabetically by actor and director, in addition to the main text being indexed by film name and genre • Includes appendices that provide information on the top 100 films of all time, the greatest movie quotes, Academy Award winners, and Internet references for locating hard-to-find films
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Movies, Flicks, and Film
Title | The Complete Idiot's Guide to Movies, Flicks, and Film PDF eBook |
Author | Mark Winokur |
Publisher | |
Pages | 391 |
Release | 2001 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN | 9780028639888 |
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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Vampires
Title | The Complete Idiot's Guide to Vampires PDF eBook |
Author | Jay Stevenson |
Publisher | Penguin |
Pages | 308 |
Release | 2009-01-21 |
Genre | Social Science |
ISBN | 1101020016 |
Vampires are the hottest topic in popular culture today. From the now classic novels of Anne Rice, to the mega-selling series by Stephanie Meyer to the hit HBO series True Blood based on the bestselling novels of Charlaine Harris, the undead are certainly not dead in terms of books sales. Now, those curious about the history and lore of these creatures can get up to speed in the refreshed edition of The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Vampires. It provides a detailed explanation of the origins of vampires and insight into the fascination they hold in literature and belief. • Complete history and origins of this mythic creature • An explanation of the various rules that vampires exist by • A lively and exhaustive literary discussion of vampires and their importance in fiction
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Classical Mythology
Title | The Complete Idiot's Guide to Classical Mythology PDF eBook |
Author | Kevin Osborn |
Publisher | Penguin |
Pages | 428 |
Release | 1998-07-01 |
Genre | Literary Criticism |
ISBN | 1101191465 |
You're no idiot, of course. You can find Greece on a map, know that Kevin Sorbo stars as Hercules on TV, and have heard of Freud's Oedipus theory. But when it comes to classical mythology, you feel like you've been foiled by the gods. Don't curse Zeus yet! The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Classical Mythology has all you need for a working knowledge of the timeless world of Greek and Roman myths.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to American Literature
Title | The Complete Idiot's Guide to American Literature PDF eBook |
Author | Laurie E. Rozakis |
Publisher | Penguin |
Pages | 500 |
Release | 1999 |
Genre | Literary Criticism |
ISBN | 9780028633787 |
Looks at American authors from Washington Irving to John Updike and provides brief biographical sketches, excerpts and summaries of major works, and explanations of major literary movements
Restoring Collector Cars
Title | Restoring Collector Cars PDF eBook |
Author | Tom Benford |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2004 |
Genre | Antique and classic cars |
ISBN | 9781592572342 |
Do-it-yourself car restorer Tom Benford walks readers through everything they need to know about finding classic cars, assessing their value, finding parts, deciding on replacement parts versus originals, and estimating completion time. From setting up the workshop to putting the finishing touches on the final coat of wax, this guide offers tips and step-by-step instructions for repairing everything from brake pads to door dings.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Learning Spanish
Title | The Complete Idiot's Guide to Learning Spanish PDF eBook |
Author | Gail Stein |
Publisher | Penguin |
Pages | 479 |
Release | 2003 |
Genre | Foreign Language Study |
ISBN | 0028644514 |
Presents the principles of Spanish vocabulary, grammar, and usage for immediate use, along with a Spanish/English-English/Spanish dictionary, a guide to pronunciation, cultural information, useful phrases, and exercises.