The Extra

Author : Kathryn Lasky
Publisher : Candlewick Press
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2013-10-08
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9780763667122

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The Extra by Kathryn Lasky Pdf

Is the chance to serve as an extra for Hitler’s favorite filmmaker a chance at life — or a detour on the path to inevitable extermination? One ordinary afternoon, fifeen-year-old Lilo and her family are suddenly picked up by Hitler’s police and imprisoned as part of the "Gypsy plague." Just when it seems certain that they will be headed to a labor camp, Lilo is chosen by filmmaker Leni Riefenstahl to work as a film extra. Life on the film set is a bizarre alternate reality. The surroundings are glamorous, but Lilo and the other extras are barely fed, closely guarded, and kept in a locked barn when not on the movie set. And the beautiful, charming Riefenstahl is always present, answering the slightest provocation with malice, flaunting the power to assign prisoners to life or death. Lilo takes matters into her own hands, effecting an escape and running for her life. In this chilling but ultimately uplifting novel, Kathryn Lasky imagines the lives of the Gypsies who worked as extras for the real Nazi filmmaker Leni Riefenstahl, giving readers a story of survival unlike any other.

Author : A.B. Yehoshua
Publisher : Halban Publishers
Page : 307 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2016-02-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781905559800

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The Extra by A.B. Yehoshua Pdf

An experiment is under way in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem: a woman, recently widowed, is starting a trial period in assisted living, mainly to placate her over-anxious son, whilst in Jerusalem her daughter Noga, a young harpist, returns from her job with a Dutch orchestra to look after the family apartment. To enliven her stay, Noga's brother finds work for her - playing roles as an extra in film, TV, and in the opera Carmen. The random roles Noga is thrust into resonate strangely with her own life which she begins to re-evaluate. Central to her past is the fact that she refused to have children, resulting in the break-up of her marriage. No-one in her family understood her motives for not wanting children and everyone has a different explanation for it. Now, a chance encounter with her former husband reveals his continuing powerful, love as well as a shocking deed she committed during their marriage. But Noga is a free spirit neither tied to the past nor defined by it, and always keen to push boundaries. She lives for her music and is willing to go wherever it takes her. The three-month experiment proves as much of a test for her as for her mother and both are radically transformed by the end. A.B. Yehoshua is as creative, humorous and provocative as ever in The Extra, exploring themes familiar to him of love, family relationships and artistic ambitions, set mainly in an ever-changing Jerusalem.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Francis Akintola
Page : 31 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2024-05-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781301728862

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Thinking The Extra by Anonim Pdf

Author : Michael Shea
Publisher : Tor Books
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2010-02-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1429955422

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The Extra by Michael Shea Pdf

Books and films have skewered Hollywood's excesses, but none has ever portrayed one man's crazy vision of the future of big action/adventure films as Michael Shea's The Extra does. As over-the-top as Mel Brooks's Blazing Saddles, as savagely dark as Robert Altman's The Player, and more violent than Rollerball, this is the story of the ultimate, so-insane-it-could-only-happen-in-Hollywood formula for success, a brave new way to bring the ultimate in excitement to the silver screen. Producer Val Margolian has found the motherlode of box-office gold with his new "live-death" films whose villains are extremely sophisticated, electronically controlled mechanical monsters. To give these live-action disaster films greater realism, he employs huge casts of extras, in addition to the stars. The large number of extras is important, because very few of them will survive the shoot. It's all perfectly legal, with training for the extras and long, detailed contracts indemnifying the film company against liability for the extras' injury or death. But why would anyone be crazy enough to risk his or her life to be an extra in such a potentially deadly situation? The extras do it because if they survive they'll be paid handsomely, and they can make even more if they destroy any of the animatronic monsters trying to stomp, chew, fry, or otherwise kill them. If they earn enough, they can move out of the Zoo--the vast slum that most of L.A. has become. They're fighting for a chance at a reasonable life. But first, they have to survive . . . At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Author : Judith Williamson
Publisher : Gildan Media LLC aka G&D Media
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2022-10-25
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781722527105

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Going The Extra Mile by Judith Williamson Pdf

If I had to choose but one of the seventeen principles of success and rest my chances on that principle alone, I would, without hesitation, choose going the extra mile, because this is the principle through which one can make himself indispensable to others.” This declaration alone should direct your attention to Judith Williamson's book Going The Extra Mile: The Do It Now Principle, designed to put you on the road to success. You will gain a detailed understanding as to why developing the habit of consistently going the extra mile (GEM) promises to deliver more than you have actually contributed. The ideas in this book will make a huge difference in your life: 1. As you contribute more than is expected, others take notice 2. You will stand apart from the “That’s not my job” type of employee 3. You will gather higher levels of tangible and intangible compensation into your life 4. You will develop your skill set at an exponential speed and volume from your competition Former Napoleon Hill Foundation executive and expert, Judith Williamson, details how to put this principle to work in various arenas of your life, Learn: Why the “Do It Now” principle can make an instant difference in your results The three essential elements of GEM---Quality of service, quantity of service and positive mental attitude. How the discovery of your mission contributes to GEM. Why it’s essential to see the inherent value in work to GEM. How developing the habit of gratitude is both a cause and a result of GEM. And much more!

Author : E.C. Tubb
Publisher : Gateway
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2011-09-29
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780575107496

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The Extra Man by E.C. Tubb Pdf

There were two: Rosslyn, the pilot, and Comain, the dreamer. Rosslyn died in space, frozen, preserved for two centuries until found and resurrected by a miracle of future surgery. Comain . . . ? Comain remained on Earth and crystallised his dreams, and when Rosslyn returned he found a civilisation beyond his wildest imaginings. Women ruled the planet, guided solely by the automatic and relentless predictions of a tremendous and frightening machine. A machine that foretold the future and determined the actions of an entire world with devastating accuracy. Into this assured and new civilisation Rosslyn came - and the impact of his presence brought near chaos. He had to be assimilated - or eliminated.

Author : Claudio Peri
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2014-04-14
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781118460450

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The Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Handbook by Claudio Peri Pdf

According to European legislation, extra virgin is the top grade of olive oils. It has a superior level of health properties and flavour compared to virgin and refined olive oils. Mediterranean countries still produce more than 85% of olive oil globally, but the constant increase of demand for extra virgin olive oil has led to new cultivation and production in other areas of the world, including California, Australia, China, South Africa and South America. At the same time, olive oil’s sensory properties and health benefits are increasingly attracting the attention and interest of nutritionists, food processors, manufacturers and food services. Progress and innovation in olive cultivation, harvesting and milling technologies as well as in oil handling, storage and selling conditions make it possible to achieve even higher quality levels than those stipulated for extra virgin oils. As a consequence, a new segment – excellent extra virgin olive oils – is increasingly attracting the attention of the market and earning consumers’ preference. The Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Handbook provides a complete account of olive oil’s composition, health properties, quality, and the legal standards surrounding its production. The book is divided into convenient sections focusing on extra virgin olive oil as a product, the process by which it is made, and the process control system through which its quality is assured. An appendix presents a series of tables and graphs with useful data, including conversion factors, and the chemical and physical characteristics of olive oil. This book is aimed at people involved in the industrial production as well as in the marketing and use of extra virgin olive oil who are looking for practical information, which avoids overly academic language, but which is still scientifically and technically sound. The main purpose of the handbook is to guide operators involved in the extra virgin olive oil chain in making the most appropriate decisions about product quality and operating conditions in the production and distribution processes. To these groups, the most important questions are practical ones of why, how, how often, how much will it cost, and so on. The Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Handbook will provide the right answers to these key practical considerations, in a simple, clear yet precise and up-to-date way.

Author : Peter Stanford
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2011-03-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781441112071

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The Extra Mile by Peter Stanford Pdf

Contemporary pilgrim Peter Stanford visits some of the most ancient religious sites in Britain, taking the spiritual temperature of our apparently secular and sceptical age.

Author : Marta Dvorak,Manina Jones
Publisher : McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
Page : 453 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2007-04-19
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780773577398

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Carol Shields and the Extra-Ordinary by Marta Dvorak,Manina Jones Pdf

Carol Shields and the Extra-Ordinary begins with a previously unpublished article by Shields. In the essays that follow, international scholars employ a variety of theories and methodologies in their analyses of her work, including narrative theory, cultural criticism, feminist analysis, psychoanalytic approaches, tropological explication, theories of authorship, and ficto-criticism to demonstrate how Shields's writing represents a genuine revision of literary realism in which the ordinary is subject to contemplation and not just celebration.

Author : George G. Glenner,Philip M. Grimley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Chemoreceptors
ISBN : IND:30000100137292

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Tumors of the Extra-adrenal Paraganglion System (including Chemoreceptors) by George G. Glenner,Philip M. Grimley Pdf

Author : Jeff Simmons
Publisher : Focus on the Family
Page : 251 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2024-02-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781684285464

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Finding the Extra in Ordinary by Jeff Simmons Pdf

Break free from mediocrity and start living the vibrant life God has for you. Most people settle for an ordinary existence—a predictable schedule, easily attainable goals, reasonable expectations. While there’s comfort in the ordinary, there’s also the risk of getting stuck in a life that lacks meaning, purpose, and joy. And God doesn’t want you to get stuck—especially when He has so much more for you! Finding the Extra in Ordinary by Jeff Simmons explores the extraordinary stories of people from all walks of life who have managed to transform their ordinary lives into something truly remarkable. From everyday people to celebrities, entrepreneurs, and sports stars, Simmons captures the inspiring stories of those who have found the extra in ordinary. In this book, you will learn how to live out God’s plan for loving others invest wisely in the things that really matter choose joy and share that joy freely with the world discover your passion and purpose in life start living every day with motivation and meaning Stop playing it safe. Step out and surpass the ordinary and start living an extraordinary life for Christ.

Author : Susan Jane White
Publisher : Gill & Macmillan Ltd
Page : 572 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2014-02-07
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9780717159314

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The Extra Virgin Kitchen – The No.1 Bestseller by Susan Jane White Pdf

The No.1 bestselling cookbook from sassy food revolutionary Susan Jane White, full of seriously tasty recipes for high energy and glowing health, all free from wheat, dairy and refined sugar.When Irish food writer Susan Jane White was advised to stay away from wheat, dairy and refined sugar during a debilitating illness, her food future seemed bleak, bland and boring. So, drawing on her gastronomic background, she created seriously tasty recipes that didn't compromise her health. The result? Susan Jane's energy levels went through the roof and her friends and family began to look for her 'free-from' recipes whether or not they had intolerances.Packed with Susan Jane's delicious wheat-free, dairy-free and refined sugar-free recipes and full of invaluable advice for anyone starting out on their own health journey, The Extra Virgin Kitchen is your ideal kitchen companion. Funny, informative and full of personality, The Extra Virgin Kitchen will change how you cook, eat and view food forever. Get ready to embrace healthy eating and nutritious cooking – with no sacrifice to fun or flavour!'If anyone ever needed proof that super-healthy food makes a huge difference to your energy levels, immune system and general vitality, then one look at the ever-effervescent Susan Jane White would tell you everything you need to know.' Bestselling chef Rachel Allen'Do you and your body a favour – read this book. Susan Jane White knows what's good for you and it doesn't hurt that she writes like a dream.' Róisín Ingle, The Irish Times'Hilariously written and filled with do-able and exciting new recipes.' Food writer and TV personality Donal SkehanAlso by Susan Jane White: The Virtuous Tart – Sinful but Saintly Recipes for Sweets, Treats and SnacksYou can watch Susan Jane in action on Jamie Oliver's Drinks Tube YouTube channel.

Author : James GORDON (Teacher of Navigation.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1852
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0017579987

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The Extra Examiner, Being a Continuation of the Examiner for the National Marine Boards, ... for Passing the Examination in Navigation as an Extra Master by James GORDON (Teacher of Navigation.) Pdf

Author : Jonathan Ames
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 341 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1998-12-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780684864815

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The Extra Man by Jonathan Ames Pdf

Jonathan Ames, whose debut novel I Pass Like Night was enthusiastically praised by Philip Roth and Joyce Carol Oates, has followed up with a brilliant and comic second novel. Louis Ives, the narrator of The Extra Man, fancies himself a young gentleman fashioned after his heroes in the books of F. Scott Fitzgerald. He dresses the part -- favoring neckties, blue blazers, and sport coats. But he also has a penchant for women's clothing, a weakness that causes him to lose his job as a teacher at a Princeton day school after a bizarre incident involving a colleague's brassiere. Thrust out of Princeton, he heads to New York where he rents a cheap room in the madly discombobulated apartment of Henry Harrison, a failed but brilliant playwright who dances alone to Ethel Merman records, sneaks into Broadway shows, and performs with great style the duties of a walker -- an escort for the rich widows of the Upper East Side. The two men, separated in age by more than forty years, develop a relationship that is irascible mentor and eager apprentice, and they form a bond the depths of which neither expected. But Louis, when he's not with Henry, has fascinations that lead him to an unusual community on the fringes of the sex world of Times Square. He develops a secret life there, which he fears will be his undoing and which he must keep hidden from Henry at all costs. A hilarious yet moving story about friendship and longing, The Extra Man is an original and unforgettable novel by one of America's most talented young writers.

Author : Will Declair,Jérôme Dumont,Bao Dinh
Publisher : Random House
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2020-08-20
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780753557914

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The Extra Hour by Will Declair,Jérôme Dumont,Bao Dinh Pdf

We all need more hours in the day, as we spend more time than ever working, studying and caring. So what if we could reclaim an entire hour, every day, to spend on the things we love? With proven advice from over 300 busy contributors, The Extra Hour condenses the best strategies and secrets into just 190 pages, to instantly supercharge your productivity. Whether you're a time-poor student, a frazzled entrepreneur or burned-out at work, waste no time in discovering how to: · cut time spent on emails in half · banish distracting thoughts for good · power-surf the web · and much, much more This is the last productivity book you'll ever need. So, what will you do with your Extra Hour?