Romantic thriller starring Dougray Scott as Andrei, an assassin who tries to atone for his sins. When Andrei kills a successful young artist who witnessed the murder of a politician, he decides to attend an exhibition of the victim's work. While there he meets the artist's sister, Paula (Laura Elena Harring), and the two fall for each other. Conflicted between his work and his love for Paula, and with cop Vashon (Jürgen Prochnow) pursuing him, he must soon face up to his criminal past.

Thin-film growth is a very old art and an established scientific field in materials science. For decades, growth of monocrystal-like films has been practiced by making use of epitaxy on monocrystalline substrates. In the quest for greater control of materials, the next level of achievement will be to grow well-oriented thin films on arbitrary substrates, i.e., without the need for monocrystalline substrates. That is the goal of artificially inducing grain alignment in thin films. Texturing methods show significant promise in fabricating technologically attractive grain-aligned films. However, over the last three decades a variety of methods for grain alignment have been demonstrated with varying degrees of success. The focus of this book is on physical vapor deposition methods for growth of inorganic thin films, with special attention paid to ion beam assisted deposition (IBAD) texturing. Topics include: milestones in IBAD texturing; IBAD texturing; IBAD long-length application and texturing by other techniques.

Thin-film growth is a very old art and an established scientific field in materials science. For decades, growth of monocrystal-like films has been practiced by making use of epitaxy on monocrystalline substrates. In the quest for greater control of materials, the next level of achievement will be to grow well-oriented thin films on arbitrary substrates, i.e., without the need for monocrystalline substrates. That is the goal of artificially inducing grain alignment in thin films. Texturing methods show significant promise in fabricating technologically attractive grain-aligned films. However, over the last three decades a variety of methods for grain alignment have been demonstrated with varying degrees of success. The focus of this book is on physical vapor deposition methods for growth of inorganic thin films, with special attention paid to ion beam assisted deposition (IBAD) texturing. Topics include: milestones in IBAD texturing; IBAD texturing; IBAD long-length application and texturing by other techniques.

When the Lumiere brothers introduced the motion picture in 1895, Poland was a divided and suffering nation - yet Polish artists found their way into the new world of cinema. Polish pioneer Boleslaw Matuszewski created his first documentary films in 1896, and Poland's first movie house was established in 1908. Despite war and repression, Polish cinema continued to grow and to reach for artistic heights. The twentieth century closed with new challenges, but a new generation of Polish filmmakers stands ready to meet them. Here is a complete history of the Polish cinema through the end of the twentieth century, with special attention to political and economic contexts. Each chapter includes discussions of important directors and films in a given period. (Yiddish - language films, which were made primarily in Poland, are included.) Unique reference material includes a filmography providing cast and crew information for more than 500 Polish films; information about the translation of titles; and a list of all Polish films approved, rejected, or conditionally approved by the New York State Department of Education from 1922 through 1965, during which time the Department exercised virtual censorship for the whole country. This book features photographs that offer a look at hard-to-find Polish films, and an index provides quick access to names and titles.

Pat Hammond is not your ordinary artist. In fact, she doesn’t even consider herself an artist. She takes everyday objects, such as spinning tops and jars of cicada shells, and infuses them with new meaning and hope. Through humor and personalization, she uses insignificant and unconventional objects to illuminate a “grand truth� about the world, and even about herself. Author Christopher Ornelas found out about Hammond through her remarkable kite collection—hundreds of kites amassed over twenty years. Hammond’s kites, which have been featured at the Smithsonian and the Modern Museum of Art, were gathered from every corner of the world, including Guatemala, Korea, and Polynesia. Hammond also designs her own kites, drafting ideas and sketches for numerous creations she has dreamed of flying. While many of these kites have never made it into the air, they demonstrate her untamed creativity: a corset on a string titled “Of Corset Flies,� a kite made of chicken wire titled “Flew de Coop.� Hammond’s idiosyncratic humor soars beyond her kites, and as Ornelas quickly discovers, they are just a stroke on the canvas of an artistic life that includes troves of trinkets laced with whimsy and beautiful intentions, all displayed in Hammond’s home in San Antonio, Texas. Hammond’s love for the unexpected and her fascination with science and physics are contagious. She is passionate about bees and collecting honey, and her shelves upon shelves of books touch on subjects as varied at Goya and Asimov. From her assortment of animal specimens (bird wings, butterflies, beetles) to crates of small spinning tops (she makes hundreds of them from round metal discs and matchstick spindles), every item is an exploration illustrating the heart of an artist and the legacy of a true free spirit. With a foreword by poet and friend Naomi Shihab Nye and intimate photographs of Hammond’s home and collections, Name Them—They Fly Better offers a portrait of a woman who has sought to transform each moment into a creative act.

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Have you seen the Light? Who is the one that does the seeing? How can you find that which is within you and all around you? What is the sound of one hand slapping your face before your grandfather was born in the forest with nobody around to hear it? Finding the Light Within: A Spiritual Guide to True Peace, Happiness, Freedom, and Enlightenment offers: -How to transform your life in as little as 5 minutes a day -The three keys to personal transformation and enlightenment -A new way of looking at the world that will change your life forever -Simple and practical ways to overcome problems and negative situations -Inspiration and hope that you will want to share with your friends and loved ones -Previously banned transformational writings from little-known 17th century mystics: George Fox, Stephen Crisp, Madame Jeanne Guyon, Francois Fenelon, and Miguel de Molinos. A word of caution: you may have some of your preconceptions destroyed and your perception of reality permanently altered. What you are about to read may open your mind and heart to a completely new way of seeing things. May the eyes of your understanding be enlightened. Robert Hammond is an award-winning screenwriter, producer and bestselling author of more than a dozen books, including The Light, a transformational novel about spiritual enlightenment and second chances. He holds a Master of Fine Arts degree in Screenwriting, teaches creative writing at several universities, and is a highly sought-after speaker, consultant, and talk show guest. New Way Press is an independent publisher of inspirational, educational, and transformational books that change lives.

This is a new release of the original 1947 edition.

Citizen Kane meets Sunset Boulevard as a creative visionary battles a tight-fisted money man and his own vices to make Biblical epics and usher in Hollywood's Golden Age. Complications arise when his relationship with his two mistresses threatens to destroy his family. C.B. DeMille is the story of Cecil B. DeMille, the famous Hollywood director/producer of such hits as Cleopatra, The Ten Commandments, The Greatest Show On Earth, and many others. In this novelization of the beginnings of director Cecil B. DeMille's film career starting as a failed stage actor in the early 1900?s, Hammond reveals the director's early family life in New York City, his relationship with his wife and young daughter and exposes his evident character flaws. In "C. B. DeMille: The Man Who Invented Hollywood," the reader will discover the origins of the then burgeoning film industry and what led DeMille to leave New York for a little-known southern California town called Hollywoodland, to follow his new calling as a film director. "Once out west, DeMille, along with Adolph Zukor and Jesse L. Lasky, form 'Famous Players-Lasky Corporation' later changed to 'Paramount Famous Lasky Corporation' the forerunner to Paramount Pictures Studios. Hammond's lightning-paced novel highlights the great filmmaker's Hollywood odyssey of excess, infidelity, redemption and reverence, leading to the most celebrated figure in entertainment history and the "Greatest Showman on Earth."

"There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you." Maya Angelou Have you ever wanted to write a book or screenplay that changes people's lives? Do you want to leave a legacy behind for your friends and family? What's your story? Transformed by Writing: How to Change Your Life and Change the World with the Power of Story unleashes the healing power of storytelling. Author Robert Hammond reveals his personal journey of recovery and transformation using creative writing as a therapeutic tool to assist in overcoming addiction and self-destructive behavior. Providing practical tips and advice for people who want to become published authors so they can shine their light in the world, Hammond offers a clear blueprint for writing your book and adapting your stories to film and television. Highlights include: Your book roadmap - how to overcome procrastination and get your book done in record time. Seven secrets of transformational writing - how to connect with readers on the deepest levels. Writing and recovery - how storytelling can facilitate the healing process, save lives, and make the world a better place. Here's what others are saying: "Robert, you are one of my heroes. Your story completely resonates with me, and you are "a light" that shines very, very bright, and I think you're going to help thousands and thousands, if not millions of people who have gone through what you have or worse." Philippe Shock Matthews, radio host "A great true story...about a guy who spiraled down to the absolute bottom and clawed his way back up and is now an author, a successful writer and professor." Nick Digilio, host WGN Radio Chicago

"Have you seen the Light?" Abel Adams, a brilliant but troubled young misfit desperately seeks freedom, love, and spiritual enlightenment while battling drug addiction, dark forces, and strange temptations. He zigzags through a mysterious labyrinth of crime and the occult along his hazardous quest toward redemption and recovery. The Light is the mystical odyssey of a prodigal son whose spiritual journey tumbles like a rollercoaster through a wild mix of philosophical, psychological, and religious experiences amid the turbulent post-1960s counterculture.

Imagine if the legendary director who invented Hollywood and the Biblical epic offered you his personal secrets to unlimited wealth and power. "Ready When You Are: Cecil B. DeMille's Ten Commandments for Success " reveals the hidden keys for winning the race, decodes the secret strategies for resolving conflicts and turning enemies into allies, and uncovers the dynamic principles to becoming a valued and admired person at work and in your personal life. Cecil B. DeMille illustrates his unique insights and interpretations of the Ten Commandments with anecdotes about his personal successes and failures along with powerful and practical applications for living life beyond your wildest dreams. Ready When You Are weaves the timeless truths of one of our greatest spiritual foundations into a detailed road map for successful living today. When acclaimed director Steven Spielberg fell in love with movies after watching Cecil B. DeMille's Academy Award-winning film, The Greatest Show on Earth. Spielberg credited DeMille for teaching him how to put a lot of money on the big screen and then make the studios pay for it. In this powerful book, comparable to such classics as "7 Habits of Highly Effective People," "The Purpose Driven Life," and "The Secret," visionary filmmaker Cecil B. DeMille reveals his breakthrough strategies to achieve a life of financial success and personal fulfillment.

An easy enough guide to "southern speak" for the every day person If you have ever wondered what words like 'y'all' or 'yonder' meant, this is the book for you If you have ever questioned what colorful phrases such as 'happy as a pig in the mud' actually mean, this is the book for you Please Note: This book is on Southern American English. Not UK.