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Fred Bruner likes to say that he's "the luckiest man alive" but perhaps he's proof that, with a positive attitude, you can make your own luck. The son of a strict Baptist minister, Bruner ran away in his teens in the midst of the Great Depression. He lived on the streets and "rode the rails" cross country, hopping rides on freight trains with "hobos" and other folks hit hard by the economic times. Bruner eventually came home and reluctantly went to Oklahoma Military Academy. He went on to graduate from Baylor University and then SMU Law School. Although he was blind in one eye from a childhood accident, Bruner enlisted in the Signal Corps, and served his country during World War II. After the war, Fred met the love of his life, Joy Jean Groves. Together they created a wonderful life consisting of a huge family and a wide array of friends. Fred, and his brilliant legal career, has always been at the center of it all. Bruner's life is full of wonderful stories, epic characters, and frequent brushes with American history. As one of the top criminal defense lawyers in Dallas, Fred Bruner's clients ranged from reckless drivers all the way to high profile murderers, including the infamous Jack Ruby. To Fred Bruner work was never just work - there were always new people to meet and new people who needed help. Fred still lives in his Highland Park home where, despite diminishing health, he wakes up each morning armed with the two things that have served him best in his life-a sunny disposition and his preacher's son's ability to tell a great story.

Musical ComedyCharacters: 4 males, 5 females, plus 2 males children, 2 female children"They come from several million miles away, But they are not on vacation, they are here to stay "Several young campers and their adult counselors are stranded at a mountaintop wilderness retreat on the night of October 30th, 1938. When someone switches on the radio to Orson Welles' War Of The Worlds live broadcast, the night that panics America also becomes the night that panics Camp gitchiegoomie. Are little green men from Mars actually surrounding the mess hall, ready to make a mess of everyone inside? Can the feuding boys and girls work together to save themselves from the mysterious alien invasion? And why is that strange hairy, bug-eyed monster lurking in the bushes?This hilarious, family-friendly musical recreates the innocent fun and slapstick humor of the wise-cracking, high-spirited film comedies of the late 1930s, complete with spooky campfires, ghostly shadows, hair-raising Halloween surprises and the scariest radio play of all time that nearly fooled the entire nation. The lively, toe-tapping original songs are fondly reminiscent of the popular scores from the golden age of the Warner Brothers and MGM film musicals with plenty of high-kicking, energetic and imaginative choreography in the unforgettable styles of Busby Berkeley, Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly.This happiest-of-Halloween musical comedies is guaranteed fun for the entire family, from the youngest monster movie fan to the oldest senior who actually experienced that memorable night breathlessly cowered in front of the radio when the world was "invaded" by Little Green Men."Move over Annie.' There's a new musical in town. Watch out, Broadway. Little Green Men are headed your way." -Culver City Observer"A boisterous musical. The catchy, innovative music embellished with slapstick humor makes for funny stuff. The whole family should see this charming play." -The Los Angeles Easy Reader"Fine for summer camps, high school drama departments or small community theatres. You may love it, especially if you like 'cute'." -The Daily Breeze "There's plenty of tricks and treats in store for everyone on a Halloween eve that no one will ever forget. It is one of those musical gems that is funny, delectable, a bit silly, and best of all, very family friendly. It's safe to know that musicals such as this one still exist within the theatre world." -Linear Cycle Prods/Accessibility Live

Musical Comedy / 6f (ages 28 - 50+) "They sing -- they dance -- they die!" A hotel ballroom, 1998, and six voluptuous B-movie "Scream Queens" revive their fading acting careers by presenting a musical revue for their fans at a science fiction and horror film convention. From young newbie to seasoned grand dame, the Queens strut their stuff in song and dance to prove "I Got All of the Talent I Need." For 90 minutes of hilarious musical mayhem, they take the audience into the world of no-budget movies with awful scripts, fake monsters and gooey "Special FX." They even involve the audience in a screaming contest and zombie talent search. As each Queen reveals her personal story, we share their hopes and dreams, from Tonya's love of her idol "Fay Wray" to Alexis' advice that "Everybody Starts at the Bottom" to DeeDee's secrets of Scream Queen longevity: "Don't Open That Door." British screen veteran Nadine savors her joy of being "Still In Demand" while Bianca celebrates the lifetime achievements of "Roger Corman" and Richelle laments her own elusive "Happy Endings." They also screen original clips from their direct-to-video "scary movie" spoofs such as "Revenge of the Psycho Bimbos" and "Malibu Vampire Vixens," all hoping to attract the attention of a popular young horror film director lurking in the audience. The Scream Queens will have you convulsed with laughter and begging for the inevitable sequel. "A sassy musical revue; an affectionate funny tribute...with something for everyone." -Los Angeles Times "Campy and full of shtick, affection and great fun!" -The Hollywood Reporter "It's a riot!" -Los Angeles Jewish Times

The volume makes a key evidence-based contribution in an under researched area Is a comprehensive and all-encompassing work, with an up-to-date conception of relevant theory and topics including an appreciation of the wide range of dynamics of wellbeing (e.g., looking at mental health and not only mental illness). Brings together and excellent editorial team who have great deal of knowledge and experience in sports and health alongside scientifically-grounded work.

Michael Polanyi was one of the great figures of European intellectual life in the 20th century. A highly acclaimed physical chemist in the first period of his career who became a celebrated philosopher after World War II, Polanyi taught in Germany, England, and the United States and associated with many of the leading intellects of his time. His biography has remained unwritten partly because his many and scattered interests in a wide variety of fields, including six subfields of physical chemistry, epistemology, economics, patent law, social and political theory, aesthetics, and theology. This long-awaited volume will be the definitive resource on Polanyi and his work.

The gift was in their blood...

Piper Wild, a guitar slinging Northwest legend, is back with her new band, The Wild. Along with her younger brother Buck, a velvet voiced front-man, their dreams echo the legacy of father Everett, who once penned a single hit sensation.

But when Piper and drummer boyfriend Skyler make a quick trip east of the mountains, the unthinkable happens.

Everett does what he can, he drinks.

Buck begins a search that will lead him past music, fame, and fear, all the way back home to the man he will become, to the truth.

The author takes a closer look at the tragedy of the book of Job and finds God's fingerprint of grace on every single page. He delves into the culture of Job's time to make sense of the mannerisms of the characters involved in this extreme story of loss and God's goodness. Many truths that are overlooked and hidden are brought into plain sight as we discover the frailty, humanity and flaws of Job. The author takes a look at centuries old assumptions and applies even older truths of the character of God which tells a different tale than we are used to. This book is refreshing, funny, painfully honest and a very easy read. If you are looking for answers to your "Why's" this book is a must have for you.

Scott Martin Locke is a self-described laborer in thought. Having spent years in study, he is a man driven by a seemingly insatiable desire for knowledge. Yet he is not satisfied with simply learning for its own sake. He reflects, contemplates, and yearns for wisdom to arise from the words he digests. He thinks about his own thinking, thereby pondering the nature of consciousness itself. He utilizes his learning to reflect upon his own life experience and to strive for self-improvement. In this final part of his trilogy, one that began with An Adventure in Learning and continued with The Basis of Elemental Thoughts, Locke stretches himself further, moving beyond his own questioning and search for self-discovery to highlight the importance of sharing one's thoughts, knowledge, and wisdom with others. For Locke is not only a philosopher - he is a humanist. This is his story.

MY DIVA DIET brought you one of the most comprehensive diet books on the market today by incorporating a user-friendly interactive WORKBOOK format to ensure women achieve and maintain their goals for a leaner, healthier, and more functional and vibrant body-for life. MY DIVA DIET is back with the "Compact Version," where we have taken all of the core value and nutritional information (with a few minor updates) from the WORKBOOK and condensed it so that you can have the meal plans, recipes, guidelines, and special guides at your fingertips and be on your way to attaining the results you are seeking--RIGHT NOW

Fred Bruner likes to say that he's "the luckiest man alive" but perhaps he's proof that, with a positive attitude, you can make your own luck. The son of a strict Baptist minister, Bruner ran away in his teens in the midst of the Great Depression. He lived on the streets and "rode the rails" cross country, hopping rides on freight trains with "hobos" and other folks hit hard by the economic times. Bruner eventually came home and reluctantly went to Oklahoma Military Academy. He went on to graduate from Baylor University and then SMU Law School. Although he was blind in one eye from a childhood accident, Bruner enlisted in the Signal Corps, and served his country during World War II. After the war, Fred met the love of his life, Joy Jean Groves. Together they created a wonderful life consisting of a huge family and a wide array of friends. Fred, and his brilliant legal career, has always been at the center of it all. Bruner's life is full of wonderful stories, epic characters, and frequent brushes with American history. As one of the top criminal defense lawyers in Dallas, Fred Bruner's clients ranged from reckless drivers all the way to high profile murderers, including the infamous Jack Ruby. To Fred Bruner work was never just work - there were always new people to meet and new people who needed help. Fred still lives in his Highland Park home where, despite diminishing health, he wakes up each morning armed with the two things that have served him best in his life-a sunny disposition and his preacher's son's ability to tell a great story.

Alone, in the dark cave of an ancient mountain, something sinister sits and waits for all eternity for the arrival of Robert Crum...Enter into the "Land of Wonder and Enchantment," a mythological world inhabited by witches and goblins, knights and fairies where Robert Crum, aided by the mysterious Lady of the Forest, is forced to travel a painful, terrifying road through places of beauty and danger to finally face his own, worst nightmare.This first book in the series of Robert Crum's adventures chronicles his Becoming; a quest unlooked for that costs him everything he holds dear.