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Author: Aubrey Nash Publisher: PublishAmerica ISBN: 1627098461 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 192
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The streets of Hollywood are, at once, glittering and strewn with garbage. For some it's the walk of fame and for others it's the boulevard of broken dreams. In the gritty novel, Hollywood Gorillas, the pace along this path is lightening fast and the way is full of pitfalls. Mack Player once had it all, now he struggles to make ends meet. Kathleen Phillips hasn't even tasted the sweet life. She has fallen prey to Prince, named for the first of many "Gorillas", encountered in the board rooms, bedrooms and streets of Los Angeles. Luckily, in the midst of despair and bleakness, there are people like Rico Fox, a successful African-American talk show host. Rico has paid his dues and is a respected and a rewarded fixture on the Hollywood scene. Through a chance meeting with his old buddy, Mack Player, the story is set in motion. Hollywood Gorillas is written in a frank and sometimes brutal manner. Neither the moguls or pimps speak with a face gentility of a cheap romance novel. These people play for keeps in a no holds barred wrestling match. Aubrey J. Nash creates a whirlwind of characters moving in a turbulent world.
Author: Aubrey Nash Publisher: PublishAmerica ISBN: 1627098461 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 192
Book Description
The streets of Hollywood are, at once, glittering and strewn with garbage. For some it's the walk of fame and for others it's the boulevard of broken dreams. In the gritty novel, Hollywood Gorillas, the pace along this path is lightening fast and the way is full of pitfalls. Mack Player once had it all, now he struggles to make ends meet. Kathleen Phillips hasn't even tasted the sweet life. She has fallen prey to Prince, named for the first of many "Gorillas", encountered in the board rooms, bedrooms and streets of Los Angeles. Luckily, in the midst of despair and bleakness, there are people like Rico Fox, a successful African-American talk show host. Rico has paid his dues and is a respected and a rewarded fixture on the Hollywood scene. Through a chance meeting with his old buddy, Mack Player, the story is set in motion. Hollywood Gorillas is written in a frank and sometimes brutal manner. Neither the moguls or pimps speak with a face gentility of a cheap romance novel. These people play for keeps in a no holds barred wrestling match. Aubrey J. Nash creates a whirlwind of characters moving in a turbulent world.
Author: James L. Newman Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers ISBN: 1442219572 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 221
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Gorillas, the largest of the apes inhabiting our planet, have been a source of fear, awe, and inspiration to humans. In this book, James L. Newman brings a lifetime of study of Africa to his compelling story of the rich and varied interaction between gorillas and humans since earliest contact. He illuminates the complex relationship over time through the interlinked themes of discovery, exploitation, understanding, and continuing survival. Tragically, the number of free-living gorillas—facing habitat loss, disease, and poaching—has declined dramatically over the course of the past century, and the future of the few that remain is highly uncertain. At the same time, those in zoos and sanctuaries now lead much more secure lives than they did earlier. Newman follows this transition, highlighting the roles played by key individuals, both humans and gorillas. Among the former have been adventurers, opportunists, writers, and scientists. The latter include real gorillas, such as Gargantua and Koko, and fictional ones, notably King Kong and Mighty Joe Young. This thoughtful and engaging book helps us understand how our image of gorillas has been both distorted and clarified through culture and science for centuries and how we now control the destiny of these magnificent great apes.
Author: DK Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 0744054397 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 146
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Meet the people who changed the world of science and technology, biology, chemistry and physics! Read the stories of the brainiest people who ever lived and the scientific discoveries they made. Each page illustrates a famous scientist's life and what made their contribution to this fascinating field so important. Scientists is an exciting book perfect for children ages 7-9 years. Inside you will find: • Stories of more than 50 scientists like Isaac Newton, both famous and lesser-known. • Comprehensive coverage of the most important scientific advancements of all time. • Stories of scientists from all over the world specializing in different areas of science. • Information inline with the STEAM and STREAM school curriculums. Introduce children to titans of science! The biggest scientific breakthroughs in history have something in common: super smart people who kept looking for the answers to some of the world’s most interesting questions! The pages of this science book are filled with the stories of famous scientists like physicists Neil DeGrasse Tyson and Stephen Hawking, biologist Marie Curie, paleontologist Mary Anning, and lesser-known trailblazers like Chika Kuroda, who became Japan's first female Bachelor of Science. Filled with great detail and following a storytelling format, this is a thrilling book that will capture the imagination of young children and encourage them to explore the world of science. Beautiful descriptions of the scientists' lives are brought to life through stunning watercolor illustrations, and fantastic photography highlights the detail of their discoveries. Discover more stories! Follow the stories of some of the greatest people the world has ever known. DK’s Scientist, Explorers, and Inventors captures the genius of people who have changed history, answered important questions and made our lives easier.
Author: Ted Gott Publisher: Reaktion Books ISBN: 1780230672 Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 234
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Since coming to international prominence in the mid-nineteenth century when English, French, and American scientists first encountered them, the gorilla’s physical resemblance to humans has struck a deep chord. Gorillas quickly came to dominate evolutionary debates and grew prevalent in literature, art, film, and popular culture—they are the focus of movies such as Congo and the inspiration for the video game character Donkey Kong and DC Comics super villain Gorilla Grodd. In Gorilla, Ted Grott and Kathryn Weir provide a compelling and unsettling account of our relationship with these highly intelligent animals as they fight extinction due to habitat destruction, commercial hunting, and disease. Gott and Weir describe how early European observations of gorillas in their native Africa were the genesis of literary and artistic representations such as King Kong. At the same time, gorillas became symbolic of sexuality and subconscious, uncontrolled urges, and influenced theories of criminality. It was not until Dian Fossey’s research in the 1960s and 1970s that many misconceptions about the gorilla—especially their violence—were dispelled. A notable history of the gorilla’s influence on our culture and its plight at the hands of humans, Gorilla will appeal to any animal lover wanting to learn more about this noble creature and its uncertain future.
Author: Robert Graysmith Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 1101145188 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 393
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During the 1920s, in more than a dozen cities, over four years, and across two continents, women were being butchered. Eyewitneses claim the perpetrator was a hulking Bible-carrying brute who lumbered on all fours, and laughed maniacally with each new slaughter. The crimes haunted San Francisco Police Captain Charles Dullea, the last honest cop in one of the most notoriously corrupt departments in the country. But nothing could have prepared Dullea for where the case- and the truth-would take him.
Author: Bob McDonald Publisher: Douglas & McIntyre ISBN: 1771624213 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 327
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Bob McDonald, host of CBC Radio’s Quirks and Quarks, offers a personal and inspiring memoir of life-changing events in his early years through five decades in science journalism. Revered science reporter and radio host Bob McDonald has devoted a decades-long career to turning our attention away from everyday perspectives and outward to the vast, intricate wonders of our planet and universe. Now, in this revealing and captivating memoir, he looks within, offering an intimate view of the path that brought him from a blue-collar background to his long-standing role as Canada’s foremost explainer of all things scientific. It’s an engrossing and often jubilant story that allows McDonald to share powerful insights on overcoming fear of failure and tackling life-transforming challenges. Early on, he describes a childhood and youth plagued by difficulties in school that eventually convinced him to drop out of university. Yet, despite the academic obstacles, his love of science burned bright. Soon, through an innate stage sense and sheer enthusiasm, he landed a gig doing high-spirited demonstrations for the public at the Ontario Science Centre, which in turn led to self-produced TV spots. And as each hard-won, never-certain success built on the last, he arrived at the role that would make him a national figure: the witty, engaging, passionately curious host of the perennially popular CBC Radio show Quirks and Quarks, reporting from the frontiers of scientific exploration and rubbing elbows with such luminaries as Chris Hadfield, Buzz Aldrin and Stephen Hawking. Told with all of McDonald’s trademark pace and humour, Just Say Yes is bound to please, surprise and inspire his numerous fans in entirely new ways.
Author: Hseham Amrahs Publisher: Mahesh Dutt Sharma ISBN: Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 524
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The Hollywood 100 is a carefully curated list that spans generations, genres, and the ever-evolving landscape of the film industry. Each actress selected for this collection has not only graced the screen but has also left an indelible mark on the cultural zeitgeist. From the luminosity of the Golden Age to the dynamism of contemporary cinema, these women have transcended the screen, becoming beacons of inspiration for aspiring actors and audiences alike. Behind the glamour and glitz, each actress's journey is a tale of passion, perseverance, and the pursuit of excellence. Whether they emerged from humble beginnings or were born into the limelight, their stories are threaded with the common theme of dedication to their craft. From auditions that tested their mettle to roles that defined careers, these narratives unfold like a script, revealing the raw, unfiltered reality that exists behind the scenes.
Author: Publisher: CRC Press ISBN: 9781439832622 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 524
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Students of conservation encounter some of the most complex issues on our planet. The resolution of existing problems become more complex when humans create further stresses on the natural balance. Moulton and Sanderson brought the challenging issues in wildlife conservation into greater clarity in Wildlife Issues in a Changing World. The Second Edition of this definitive reference focuses more closely on the causes of wildlife issues. The examination of Jared Diamond's "Evil Quartet" (the four principal causes of extinction) provides a framework for categorizing and resolving these issues. The authors encourage the use of the scientific method basis for resolution - especially where environmental laws have failed. The three new chapters provide further counterpoints to preconceived notions. A two-part history of wildlife in the U.S. shows how wildlife had already been decimated by the year 1900. "Can Humans Manage Wildlife?" questions efforts to revive endangered species, acts which may inadvertently jeopardize the survival of other life. Viewing the natural order from prehistoric times to the present, Wildlife Issues in a Changing World, Second Edition gives students and instructors an all-encompassing introduction to past relations between humans and nature; explorations of current threats to species and their habitats; and recent "novel solutions," where humanity and industry have made adjustments to protect the natural order. Professionals will also find invaluable reminders of the importance of their work - the continuation and endurance of wildlife everywhere on Earth.
Author: Donna J. Haraway Publisher: Routledge ISBN: 1136608141 Category : Art Languages : en Pages : 490
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Haraway's discussions of how scientists have perceived the sexual nature of female primates opens a new chapter in feminist theory, raising unsettling questions about models of the family and of heterosexuality in primate research.
Author: Aubrey Nash
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Author: Donna J. Haraway