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"31 Months in Japan--the Building of a Theme Park" is the story of
two Southern Californians embarking on the adventure of a
lifetime--moving to Japan to participate in the construction of the
Universal Studios Japan(R) theme park.
Join authors Larry K. & Lorna Collins on an odyssey into a
foreign culture where they are often misunderstood and frequently
confused. Discover the challenges and frustrations of building a
world-class entertainment venue outside the United States. Enjoy
the adventure as they discover the beauty and the people of Japan.
Share their laughter, tears, surprise and final triumph as the park
is completed ahead of schedule and under budget. Meet fascinating
characters like Jurassic Jack, the Nihon Cowboy and Dote-san
through their eyes.
"31 Months in Japan--the Building of a Theme Park" combines
interesting details and behind-the-scenes descriptions of how magic
is made in the entertainment industry with funny and touching
personal remembrances. The stories will be of particular interest
to those visiting or intending to live or work in Japan, people
doing business with the Japanese, theme park aficionados and anyone
with a sense of adventure.
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Innerscape (Paperback)
Lorna Collins, Larry K. Collins; Robert L Schwenck
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R396
Discovery Miles 3 960
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The Memory Keeper is the story of Tomas Romero, a native of the
Acjachemen band, whom the Spanish renamed Juaneno. Born in 1820 in
San Juan Capistrano, Tomas attends the mission school where, in
addition to the catechism, he learns to read, write, and
cipher-uncommon for the Indians in San Juan at the time. Because
Tomas assists the padres, he becomes aware of the world outside the
small religious community. During his lifetime, he experiences the
rule of Spain, Mexico, and finally, the United States. He survives
drought, floods, plagues, the secularization of the mission
property, and its return to the church. He also marries, raises two
children, makes many friends, and provides assistance to the
priests. He becomes co-owner of a mercantile. Although his story is
rich with local history, it is, in the end, an engaging family saga
with characters who come alive on the pages."
"Many people enjoy Lakeview Park, and each one has a unique story.
Between the pages, you ll meet: Clarence, who thinks he might have
found a winning lottery ticket Kuniko, a grandmother and widow who
discovers that friendship can bloom anywhere Wayne, a former
guitarist who rediscovers the joy of music Jenny, a mother whose
husband is serving in Afghanistan Carol, whose journalistic
assignment teaches her more than she expects Shirley, who discovers
that some dreams are worth keeping Alex, for whom friendship
bridges age differences and soothes a broken heart Gloria, who
discovers her blessings and makes peace with her past Alice, who
loves to tell jokes, even though her memory is fading Carl, who
discovers that reality may hold more promise than long-held fantasy
Carolina, a ghost searching for her lost child Tiffany, a teenager
with hopes and dreams George, whose life is ebbing, but not his
love Sheila, a young woman estranged from her family Carlos, the
groundskeeper who has devoted his career to the park
Lakeview Park is a collection of O. Henry-like slice-of-life
stories about the people who frequent a fictitious park. These
tales reveal folks of all ages, from a small child to the
elderly."
31 Months in Japan - the Building of a Theme Park is the story of
two Southern Californians embarking on the adventure of a lifetime
- moving to Japan to participate in the construction of the
Universal Studios Japan theme park. Join authors Larry K. &
Lorna Collins on an odyssey into a foreign culture where they are
often misunderstood and frequently confused. Discover the
challenges and frustrations of building a world-class entertainment
venue outside the United States. Enjoy the adventure as they
discover the beauty and the people of Japan. Share their laughter,
tears, surprise and final triumph as the park is completed ahead of
schedule and under budget. Meet fascinating characters like
Jurassic Jack, the Nihon Cowboy and Dote-san through their eyes. 31
Months in Japan - the Building of a Theme Park combines interesting
details and behind-the-scenes descriptions of how magic is made in
the entertainment industry with funny and touching personal
remembrances. The stories will be of particular interest to those
visiting or intending to live or work in Japan, people doing
business with the Japanese, theme park aficionados and anyone with
a sense of adventure.
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