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Exploring the essence of epic cinema, this resource reviews significant films from both Hollywood and Europe, spanning from the silent era to contemporary works. It delves into key characteristics such as length, structure, special effects, and themes of heroism and historical significance. Each entry is organized alphabetically and includes a film synopsis, essential production details, and a critical analysis, providing a comprehensive guide for enthusiasts and scholars alike.

Encourages us to wonder why critics have routinely dismissed the epic film. This work argues that blockbuster and artistic are not mutually exclusive terms and that epic film is an inherently profound genre in its ability to tap into a nation's dreams and fears.

A book filled with a pocketful of puzzles, trivia, jokes and many more all in one slim book, keeping you occupied on lon journeys, rainy days and atny other times.

In Congress, November 1, 1777: ...it is therefore recommended to the legislature of these UNITED STATES, to set apart Thursday, the eighteenth day of December next, for the solemn Thanksgiving and Praise. This is an excerpt from James Baker's story about the origins of Thanksgiving as we know it today. No other holiday captures the essence of our country: freedom of faith, politics, and ethnicity. As if the 28-page introduction isn't enough, Elizabeth Brabb transports us to the dinner table with a collection of favorite traditional recipes. If you never roasted a turkey, or if you want to know how to assemble a Thanksgiving feast for your family, then enjoy Elizabeth's collection from basic apple pie to hot apple cider to leftover turkey corn pudding. I'm hungry already!

A family's personal and emotional account of adopting a child, written from the point of view of the adoptive parent. A moving real-life story with undoubtedly solid worth for anyone considering adoption as well as those already involved in it - James' honest chart of the whole process, up to and including the first few months of new family life, is an invaluable first instalment in a series whose aim is to provide real insight into the highs and lows of adoption and fostering through the experiences of a wide variety of individuals and families.

This book looks at approximately 45 of the best movies featuring screen icon Humphrey Bogart, from his early films as a second lead to his starring roles in such classics as The Maltese Falcon, Casablanca, The Treasure of the Sierra Madre, and The African Queen. číst celé

Here are 125 recipes to tackle any brunch craving — from smoothies and coffees, to breads, eggs, salads, and bacon. Over Easy: Sweet and Savory Recipes for Leisurely Days is here to spice up your morning meal. Start with a strong pot of coffee, add spicy fresh-herb cocktails, a stack of blueberry waffles, the best egg techniques (from the fluffiest scrambled to the crispest fried), and enough doughnuts to set you up for life. Bake from this book, gather a few friends, and have a very good life. "Before you bemoan the thought of culinary efforts in the a.m., we've got news: Foodie-goddess-blogger Joy Wilson, of Joy The Baker, has released her new cookbook Over Easy. And guess what it's full of? Irresistible and easy, bomb brunching recipes." - Refinery29

Mastering Primary Religious Education introduces the primary religious education curriculum and helps trainees and teachers learn how to plan and teach inspiring lessons that make religious education irresistible.Topics covered · Current developments in religious education· Religious education as an irresistible activity· Religious education as a practical activity· Skills to develop in religious education· Promoting curiosity· Assessing children in religious education· Practical issuesThis guide includes examples of children's work, case studies, readings to reflect upon and reflective questions that all help to show students and teachers what is considered to be best and most innovative practice, and how they can use that knowledge in their own teaching to the greatest effect. The book draws on the experience of two leading professionals in primary religious education, Maria James and Julian Stern, to provide the essential guide to teaching religious education for all trainee and qualified primary teachers.

In his emotional, thorough, tender, and urgent new book, This Monstrous Obsession, James Baker, M.D., M.P.H. lays out the truths about addiction care that anybody with a loved one suffering from addiction must know. He writes not only as a veteran of hospice care and palliative medicine but also as a parent who has lost a child to addiction.