Every Fifteen Minutes: by Lisa Scottoline | Summary & Analysis


Book*Sense - 2015
    Lisa Scottoline’s Every Fifteen Minutes is a psychological thriller that explores the eccentricities of sociopaths by getting in the mind of one who is determined to ruin the life of a psychiatrist Dr. Eric Parrish is the respected Chief of Psychiatry at the Philadelphia-area hospital where he works. His unit has just received national recognition and Eric is largely credited for the positive accolades. His personal life, however, has recently taken a hit as he is locked in the middle of an increasingly nasty divorce and possible custody battle. Eric is advised by his lawyer to walk the straight and narrow, which would ordinarily not be a challenge for the faithful rule follower. That is, until he meets Max, a seventeen-year-old patient with OCD characteristics and a severe self-esteem problem. Eric fears Max is a suicide threat after he turns up missing following the death of his beloved grandmother. His concerns only escalate when he learns Max’s romantic interest has been found murdered. This companion to Every Fifteen Minutes also includes the following: • Book Review • Story Setting Analysis of Every Fifteen Minutes • Story elements you may have missed as we decipher the novel • Details of Characters & Key Character Analysis • Summary of the text, with some analytical comments interspersed • Thought Provoking /or Discussion Questions for Readers & Book Clubs • Discussion & Analysis of Themes, Symbols… • And Much More! This Analysis of Every Fifteen Minutes fills the gap, making you understand more while enhancing your reading experience.

The Dossier


David N. Robinson - 2014
    Former Green Beret, Ben Lewis, sent to protect her, finds himself cradling her as she says her final words. Urging Lewis to take her mobile phone and expose the truth it holds, Lewis reluctantly agrees. Lewis's life suddenly explodes into chaos as both Russian and Chinese agents become desperate to retrieve Zamani's phone, determined to kill Lewis in the process. However, just when Lewis thinks he might have friends and allies closer to home able to help, the stakes get raised even higher. With his life in danger Lewis learns that Zamani's phone has the only clue able to reveal the location of a secret dossier and expose the deadly secrets it holds. As Lewis leads his pursuers across London, into France and then finally the Swiss Alps, he has to stay alive long enough to discover the truth about The Dossier.

The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia


Stephen J. Sansweet - 2008
    In the ten years since the publication of the Star Wars Encyclopedia, a lot has happened in that galaxy far, far away: four new feature films, a host of official original novels, comics, video games, and more. Now, thirty years of information on all things Star Wars–ranging from science and technology to history and geography, culture and biography to ecology and cosmology–has been supplemented with an entire decade’s worth of all-new material. Abundantly illustrated with full-color artwork and photos, and now in a new three-volume edition to accommodate its wealth of detailed entries, the Star Wars Encyclopedia encompasses the full measure of George Lucas’s creation.Here’s just a sampling of what’s inside:• character portraits of both the renowned (Luke Skywalker, Queen Amidala, Darth Vader) and the obscure (Tnun Bdu, Tycho Celchu, Bib Fortuna)• the natives and customs of planets as diverse as Tatooine and Hoth, Dagobah and Kashyyyk• the rituals, secrets, and traditions of Jedi Knights and Sith Lords• a timeline of major events in Star Wars history, from the Clone Wars and the inception of the Empire to the rise and fall of Anakin Skywalker and the invasion of the monstrous Yuuzhan VongScrupulously researched and written by leading authorities Stephen J. Sansweet, Pablo Hidalgo, Bob Vitas, and Daniel Wallace, this landmark work is the must-have centerpiece of every Star Wars library.

Videohound's Cult Flicks and Trash Pics


Carol A. Schwartz - 1995
    Cult diva and connoisseur of mongrel video Carol Schwartz and her stellar cast of notable critics and scribbling outpatients, deliver 1,300 irreverent reviews of masterpieces and misfits, many of them rewritten and expanded. More than 250 are new to this edition, like 'Cannibal Holocaust', 'Switchblade Sisters' and Ed Wood's 'I Woke Up Early The Day I Died'. Carol adds anime, underground and Hong Kong flicks to the weird, wild and wonderful mix. This much fun ought to be illegal. Cult fans will appreciate the increased number of cinematographers, writers and cast members in the entries; DVD availability; a Cult Connections resource guide to help further fanatic pursuits; and more, yes more movie taglines and quotes.

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug - Official Movie Guide


Brian Sibley - 2013
    Packed with exclusive behind-the-scenes photographs, this official illustrated guide tells the detailed story of the making of the second film in the award-winning Hobbit trilogy, directed by Peter Jackson.Journey deeper into the magical world of the hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, through exclusive interviews with director Peter Jackson, Martin Freeman, Orlando Bloom and principal filmmakers and new cast members, including Stephen Fry as the Master of Lake-town, Evangeline Lilly, who plays Tauriel the Elf, and Benedict Cumberbatch, who reveals film-making secrets about playing the dragon, Smaug.Richly illustrated with a treasure trove of behind-the-scenes photos of the actors, creatures and costumes, and numerous special effects scenes, this essential guide is an indispensable companion to the second film in the award-winning trilogy.

The Lord of the Rings: Weapons and Warfare


Chris Smith - 2003
    From the graceful and proficient Elves to the horrendous war machines of the Dark Lord, each culture's approach to warfare is explained - how they fought, why they were fighting, what armor they wore and what weapons they used against their enemies. Now you can get as close to a marauding Orc as you could ever wish, without suffering the consequences!Treating the filmmakers' notes, designs and props as a true archive, Weapons and Warfare describes in detail every major conflict depicted in the film trilogy - from The Last Alliance of Elves and Men to the climactic Battle of the Pelennor Fields - each accompanied by a battle diagram from the films' chief designers.Armed with a wealth of fascinating facts and unique imagery, and with an exclusive foreword by Christopher Lee and an introduction by the Academy Award winner Richard Taylor, Weapons and Warfare promises to be the most striking companion to The Lord of the Rings movie trilogy published to date.

The Lost Worlds of 2001


Arthur C. Clarke - 1971
    Clarke was published in 1972 by Signet as an accompaniment to the novel 2001: A Space Odyssey.The book itself consists in part of behind-the-scenes notes from Clarke concerning scriptwriting (and rewriting), as well as production issues. The core of the book, however, is contained in excerpts from the proto-novel and an early screenplay that did not make it into the final version.Alternative settings for launch preparation, the EVA scene where astronaut Frank Poole is lost, and varying dialogues concerning the HAL 9000 unit are all featured in the book. Also included is the original short story The Sentinel on which 2001 is loosely based.

Company of Heroes: My Life as an Actor in the John Ford Stock Company


Harry Carey Jr. - 1994
    Offers an intimate look at the work of Hollywood director John Ford through the observant eyes of actor Harry Carey, Jr.

Cast Away: The Shooting Script


William Broyles Jr. - 2001
    So begins William Broyles, Jr.'s fascinating introduction, written exclusively for this book, about the process and challenges inherent in writing a screenplay that was not, by design, going to have a lot of dialogue in it, and about his collaboration with two extraordinarily gifted artists, actor Tom Hanks and director Robert Zemeckis.Broyles's introduction shows how a movie and its story evolve, shift, and shape while the creators grapple with all manner of internal and external choices: from developing what was Tom Hanks's idea into a story, and building a narrative structure and thematic threads into a screenplay, to researching the details of the specific—and ironic—situation of a FedEx executive stranded on a desert island.Also included in this unique Newmarket Shooting Script® edition is the complete shooting script, a preface to the script by Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Robert Zemeckis (Forrest Gump, Contact), movie stills, and complete cast and crew credits.

A Hundred Years of Japanese Film: A Concise History


Donald Richie - 2002
    This revised edition includes analyses of the latest trends in Japanese cinema, such as the revival of the horror genre, and introduces today's up-and-coming directors and their works.As Paul Schrader writes in his perceptive foreword, Richie's accounting of the Japanese film "retains his sensitivity to the actual circumstances of film production (something filmmakers know very well but historians often overlook) . . . and shows the interweave of filmmaking-the contributions of directors, writers, cinematographers, actors, musicians, art directors, as well as financiers."Of primary interest to those who would like to watch the works introduced in these pages, Richie has provided capsule reviews of the major subtitled Japanese films commercially available in DVD and VHS formats. This guide has been updated to include not only the best new movie releases, but also classic films available in these formats for the first time.

From Reel to Deal: Everything You Need to Create a Successful Independent Film


Dov Simens - 2000
    From screenwriting & budgeting to marketing, Simens provides encyclopedic, precise, & creative instruction for putting your vision up on the screen.

On the Edge of the World


Nikolai Leskov - 1875
    During his journey he learns through example and suffering that in indigenous peoples of all cultures there is dignity that must be recognized and built upon as a foundation for Christian conversion. Includes appendix, 7 line drawings.

The Hawaiian Discovery, SAMPLE


Wanda E. Brunstetter - 2018
    But now Ellen has received the Amish church’s permission to go to Hawaii and help Mandy through challenging times. Rob Smith works on the Williams family’s organic farm, far from his past mistakes and burning regrets. When Ellen befriends Rob, the attraction is mutual, but her commitment to the Amish faith stands between them. Could a heartfelt discovery lead to forgiveness, reunion, and love? Or is Ellen’s destiny waiting for her in Indiana? Find out in this sequel to The Hawaiian Quilt from New York Times bestselling author Wanda E. Brunstetter, writing with her daughter-in-law Jean Brunstetter.

Winning the Game of Thrones: The Host of Characters and their Agendas


Valerie Estelle Frankel - 2013
    What is Cersei’s true fear? What do trout or golden roses symbolize? Is the show a feminist success or a male playground? This book answers all these and more, revealing the enigmas and surprises hidden deep within the series. Martin’s interviews, homages, and past works hint at the pattern he’s chosen, while the classic pattern of the hero’s and heroine’s journey indicate the path of each protagonist and their ultimate destinies. From the Norse myth of ice covering all the world and the winter of wolves, to the War of the Roses that inspired much of the plot, the Game of Thrones is revealed secret by secret…including how it may be won.

Amish Hearts Collection: 8 Book Box Set


Rebekah Fisher - 2018
     This Special Collection contains: Love is Patient (Never before released) Anna has been forced by her father to marry Amos, a man she does not love...or even like. Their marriage is off to a rocky start and she doesn't see how things will ever change. Soon she discovers items missing from their home-clothes from the clothesline, vegetables from the garden, and jars of jam from the cellar. She's now on a quest to find out who has been taking their items...and Amos has not interest in helping her. Find out what she discovers and how this changes the entire course of her and Amos's life. Emily's Choice Emily, an Englischer, has just lost her mother. Now she must go live with the father she never knew - an Amish man. It turns out he didn't know Emily existed either. Emily’s father and his family struggle to accept her. However, she meets Caleb, the handsome Amish employee at the restaurant her new family runs. She's drawn to Caleb and soon can’t help but to fall in love with him. Caleb has also developed feelings for Emily. But there's a problem... Amy's Divine Destiny Amy loves to draw and is quite gifted. Finding an old abandoned house one day, she sets herself up and begins to sketch. Thinking she sees someone in the upstairs window, she goes back every day to sit and see if she can see the figure again. She soon discovers that a young man about her age has been staying there and he opens up to Amy and explains his story... Amy's Divine Destiny: The Sequel Amy has now married and her husband has just received surprising news that his grandmother whom he had never met, has died and has left him an inheritance... and he is also now the guardian of his teenage half-sister, whom he has never met. Now Amy must trust God in ways she’s never had to before. The Path of His Choosing -Book 1 (Seasons of Change) This first book of the series starts out with Mary King, as a teenager, and has just approached her time for Rumspringa. She decides to move away with friends to work at a toy factory. She meets two young men who take an interest in her, but she knows that a relationship would never work with either one of them. She leaves, disheartened with this new way of life and returns home. But God uses this experience to bring her a special surprise. The Path of His Choosing -Book 2 (New Beginnings) Mary has now wed the man of her dreams. They soon find they will need extra income to see them through. Mary runs into a friend at the grocery store who suggests an idea to solve their dilemma. This may be the perfect solution, so they go ahead with the idea. See how God uses this experience to touch the lives of a family who need His loving intervention. The Path of His Choosing -Book 3 (The Journey Ahead) This third book of the series continues with Mary and Kyle starting a new venture in the hopes of bringing in a more stable income. Peter from her Rumspringa year enters her life once again much to Mary's dismay. Kyle has even invited him to stay at their home until he finds a place to live, which makes Mary all the more nervous, but God has a plan in all of this. Find out what He has in mind...