Vietnam Veterans Since the War: The Politics of PTSD, Agent Orange, and the National Memorial
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War is hell, and the return to civilian life afterwards...)
War is hell, and the return to civilian life afterwards can be a minefield as well, especially for veterans of a bad war.” Soldiers coming home from Vietnam faced unique challenges as veterans of a controversial war whose divisiveness permeated every step of the re-entry and readjustment process. In his balanced and highly readable account, Vietnam Veterans since the War, sociologist Wilbur J. Scott tells the story of how the veterans and their allies organized to articulate their concerns and to win concessions from a reluctant Congress, federal agencies, and courts.
Scott draws on published records, hours of personal interviews with veterans, and his experience as an infantry platoon leader in Vietnam to explore the major social movements among his fellow veterans in the crucial years from 1967 to 1990, including the antiwar movement, the successful effort to win recognition of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) by the American Psychiatric Association, the establishment of veterans’ outreach centers, the controversy over the defoliant Agent Orange and its long-term effects, and the struggle to create the National Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. His new afterword brings the story up to date and demonstrates that while the United States’ involvement in Vietnam continues to be controversial, many of the tensions engendered by the war have been overcome.
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Orange has jumped out of the fruit bowl and into his fi...)
Orange has jumped out of the fruit bowl and into his first graphic navel!
Secret Agents 00-Orange and Oh-Oh-Nerville may be the best spies working on Her Majesty's Select Produce, but they haven't gone up against the color purple-stealing mastermind Grapefinger before! With the most insane scheme ever devised, the fate of the world is at stake. Can Orange annoy the bad guys into submission?
Where Does the Money Go? Rev Ed: Your Guided Tour to the Federal Budget Crisis (Guided Tour of the Economy)
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“A book that manages to be entertaining and irreverent ...)
“A book that manages to be entertaining and irreverent while serving as an informative primer on a subject that is crucial to the future of all Americans.”
—New York Times
Before you vote in a national election, you should ask yourself: Where Does the Money Go? The acclaimed and essential work by Scott Biddle and Jean Johnson has been updated to reflect the recent financial crisis and the sweeping legislation passed by the Obama administration in its first years. Nonpartisan and well-balanced, Where Does the Money Go? is a candid, eye-opening, and delightfully irreverent guide to the ongoing federal budget crisis that breaks-down into plain English exactly what the Fat Cats in Washington, D.C. are arguing about.
Where Does Money Come From?: A Guide to the UK Monetary & Banking System
(More than a century after Hartley Withers's "The Meaning ...)
More than a century after Hartley Withers's "The Meaning of Money" and 80 years after Keynes's "Treatise on Money", the fundamentals of how banks create money still needs explaining and this book meets that need with clear exposition and expert marshalling of the relevant facts. According to The Bank of England "By far the largest role in creating broad money is played by the banking sector...when banks make loans they create additional deposits for those that have borrowed", yet this little known fact remains contrary to public perception. Based on detailed research and consultation with experts, including the Bank of England, this book reviews theoretical and historical debates on the nature of money and banking and explains the role of the central bank, the Government and the European Union. Following a sell out first edition and reprint, this second edition includes new sections on Libor and quantitative easing in the UK and the sovereign debt crisis in Europe. Used as a core text by a growing number of economics departments, this book has been widely praised by students and comes highly recommended by directors of undergraduate studies at leading universities, including Dr Andy Denis at City University "Not only does it present a clear alternative to the standard textbook view of money, but argues it clearly and simply with detailed attention to the actual behaviour and functioning of the banking system" and Emeritus Professor of Economics at University College London, Victoria Chick "Warmly recommended to the simply curious, the socially concerned, students and those who believe themselves experts, alike. Everyone can learn from it" and Professor Emeritus of Banking and Finance, London School of Economics, Charles A E Goodhart "As Richard Werner and his co-authors Josh Ryan Collins, Tony Greenham and Andrew Jackson document...a clear path through the complex thickets of misunderstandings of this important issue. In addition the authors provide many further insights into currently practices of money and banking". This book is intended for a wide range of audiences, including not only those new to the field but also to policy makers and academics working on the challenges of financial reform and regulation.
A Gathering of Storms (Tales of Syraqua) (Volume 2)
(In the exotic land of Syraqua, deeply divided humanity is...)
In the exotic land of Syraqua, deeply divided humanity is near extinction. Surviving natural disaster was only the beginning, as told in "A Journey of Dragons"; Kaylen and his new wife Alanora must united their very different peoples while facing threats from outside. Their allies are alien and enigmatic. Their dwarven friends hide an ancient secret that could shatter new alliances. Dragons, once enemies, now protect humanity against a dangerous alien species. Human splinter groups disturb ancient technologies at great risk to all.
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Prospecting, the process of contacting the right peopl...)
Prospecting, the process of contacting the right people with the idea of converting them to customers, is a critically important activity in the sales process. Since the stock market decline in 2000, financial professionals-many for the first time-are finding they need to prospect for customers. Author and financial services professional Scott Kimball advocates that reps cut their book, or client base, dramatically and follow his proprietary prospecting process. Called the "Top Gun" method after the renowned U.S. Navy flight school, this process provides individuals with the strategies and tactics they need to perform at levels usually never reached by the average financial salesperson. Kimball's Top Gun Prospecting for Financial Professionals is the only book to focus on prospecting for the financial services professional. It covers all aspects of the process, including contact management systems, lists, advertising, cold calling, direct mail, networking, seminars, referrals, the Internet, attitude, and time management. Readers will learn how to:
* Execute and track the success of the four major prospecting process components.
* Identify new, rich sources for clients.
* Maximize the efficiency of the filtering/qualifying process, ensuring that salespeople meet only with highly qualified, "ripe" prospects.
* Approach prospects so they agree to a meeting to discuss their financial situations.
The Fearless Mindset: The Entrepreneur's Guide To Get Fit In Less Time, Double Your Income, And Become Unstoppable
(This is a book for everyone who wants to conquer the fear...)
This is a book for everyone who wants to conquer the fear holding them back from the life they've only dared to imagine. This is NOT a book for people who just want another feel good set of catch phrases or trite slogans. Because, inside this book you'll discover key insights and actionable strategies for creating a Fearless Mindset. Strategies and insights revealed include: • Understanding and Harnessing the "2/4 Fear Factor" • 4 Steps for smashing through goals in any area of life • The little-known "Code" that scientifically alters your DNA to overcome fear • What a Super Bowl Champion taught me about failure after success • 5 action steps for taking back control of your day • And much, much more • Plus, get $297 worth of bonus audio interviews and invitations to Peter's next live event. Download the book now so that you get fit in less time, double your income, and become unstoppable! Scroll to the top of the page and click the ‘buy button’.
The New Rules of Sales and Service: How to Use Agile Selling, Real-Time Customer Engagement, Big Data, Content, and Storytelling to Grow Your Business
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Sales and service are being radically redefined like ne...)
Sales and service are being radically redefined like never before. With buyers now in possession of unlimited information, online content is quickly becoming the dominant driver for commerce. Today anyone working in sales or customer service needs to possess entirely new skills. Unfortunately most organizations are still using traditional selling and service models developed for a different time.
In this new book by the author of the #1 bestseller The New Rules of Marketing & PR, David Meerman Scott demystifies the new digital commercial landscape and offers inspiring and valuable guidance for anyone not wanting to be left behind.
Rich with revealing, first-hand accounts of real businesses that are charting this new territory and finding astounding success a bicycle manufacturer that engages customers with honest and revealing openness; an enterprising network of home basement repair contractors that educates clients with free publications and innovative visual software; and an independent physician who provides her patients with online video notes to help them follow detailed medical instructions The New Rules of Sales & Service shows how innovative businesses large and small are discovering new opportunities, strengthening customer loyalty, and mastering real-time buyer satisfaction.
Among the topics covered in detail: * Why the old rules of sales and service no longer work in an always-on world * The new sales cycle and how informative Web content drives the buying process * Providing agile, real-time sales and service 24/7 without letting it rule your life * The importance of defining and understanding the buyer personas * How agile customer service retains existing clients and expands new business * Why content-rich websites motivate interest, establish authority, and drive sales * How social media is transforming the role of salesperson into valued consultant
Required reading for any organization that interacts with the public ranging from independent consultants to established large corporations and small businesses to new start-ups and non-profits The New Rules of Sales & Service is the essential guidebook for anyone attempting to navigate the exciting and evolving digital landscape.
Note: The New Rules of Sales & Service is neither an update nor a sequel to The New Rules of Marketing & PR; rather it complements the earlier book. Each book focuses on and outlines different strategies: Marketing and PR use online content to reach many buyers at once; Sales and Service use online content to reach buyers one at a time. The New Rules of Sales & Service tailors its strategies and tactics to reflect this difference.
The New Rules of Sales and Service: How to Use Agile Selling, Real-Time Customer Engagement, Big Data, Content, and Storytelling to Grow Your Business
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Sales and service are being radically redefined like ne...)
Sales and service are being radically redefined like never before. With buyers now in possession of unlimited information, online content is quickly becoming the dominant driver for commerce. Today anyone working in sales or customer service needs to possess entirely new skills. Unfortunately most organizations are still using traditional selling and service models developed for a different time.
In this new book by the author of the #1 bestseller The New Rules of Marketing & PR, David Meerman Scott demystifies the new digital commercial landscape and offers inspiring and valuable guidance for anyone not wanting to be left behind.
Rich with revealing, first-hand accounts of real businesses that are charting this new territory and finding astounding success a bicycle manufacturer that engages customers with honest and revealing openness; an enterprising network of home basement repair contractors that educates clients with free publications and innovative visual software; and an independent physician who provides her patients with online video notes to help them follow detailed medical instructions The New Rules of Sales & Service shows how innovative businesses large and small are discovering new opportunities, strengthening customer loyalty, and mastering real-time buyer satisfaction.
Among the topics covered in detail: * Why the old rules of sales and service no longer work in an always-on world * The new sales cycle and how informative Web content drives the buying process * Providing agile, real-time sales and service 24/7 without letting it rule your life * The importance of defining and understanding the buyer personas * How agile customer service retains existing clients and expands new business * Why content-rich websites motivate interest, establish authority, and drive sales * How social media is transforming the role of salesperson into valued consultant
Required reading for any organization that interacts with the public ranging from independent consultants to established large corporations and small businesses to new start-ups and non-profits The New Rules of Sales & Service is the essential guidebook for anyone attempting to navigate the exciting and evolving digital landscape.
Note: The New Rules of Sales & Service is neither an update nor a sequel to The New Rules of Marketing & PR; rather it complements the earlier book. Each book focuses on and outlines different strategies: Marketing and PR use online content to reach many buyers at once; Sales and Service use online content to reach buyers one at a time. The New Rules of Sales & Service tailors its strategies and tactics to reflect this difference.
Shadow Enemies: Hitler's Secret Terrorist Plot Against the United States
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Here is the incredible true story of one of Adolf Hitle...)
Here is the incredible true story of one of Adolf Hitler's most diabolical plans: to wreak havoc and terror in America's cities through the hands of carefully trained German agents whose goal was to sabotage manufacturing plants, cut off New York's water supply, and bomb train stations and Jewish-owned department stores. SHADOW ENEMIES follows the incredible facts of this episode, from the recruitment and training of the agents to their landing on the shores of New York and Florida and their successful infiltration into American society, and from there to the desperate attempts of the FBI to apprehend them before they could put their plans into effect. With exclusive access to previously classified material, the authors of SHADOW ENEMIES present a unique account that not only follows the unfolding of the plot, but also affords a glimpse of the motives and fears of a key member of the Nazi cell.
Equally fascinating is the second part of the story. Fearful that a civilian jury might find the defendants innocent, President Franklin D. Roosevelt ordered that, since the agents had been captured in the act of espionage during wartime, they had no civil rights and could therefore be tried by a hitherto unknown military tribunal. The resulting trial led to the execution of six of the eight conspirators only two months after their arrest.
SHADOW ENEMIES is not only an astonishing World War II story, but it also examines pertinent questions of civil rights, justice, and how wartime necessity affects these central principles of American life.
Action Comics #32 - Enemy of the State: Chapter 1 Superman Doomed
(ACTION COMICS #32 does a fine job at building on the DOOM...)
ACTION COMICS #32 does a fine job at building on the DOOMED storyline without rushing. This issue sets up the idea that there's little hope for Superman, as he cannot control the infection from Doomsday as well as he thought he could, which leaves America no choice but to make him an enemy of the state. The man who once protected the country and the world is now a threat to those same people. This is a very interesting turn of events and really elevates the story to a new level.
What writer Greg Pak does extremely well here is building on the fact that Superman is having trouble controlling this infection and no matter how hard he tries, it seems it's never enough. We see a very different Superman here. One that is struggling with himself and trying his hardest to just not hurt people. He's extremely well-written for the situation that he's in.
The stand-out character here is Steel though. Pak has his voice down and makes him into the hero he truly is in this issue. Steel jumps into a fight so Superman doesn't have to because he may lose control. It's fantastic to not only to see the full vision of this character but to also see him as a stand-out hero. Someone give this guy his own series.
Seeing Scott Kolins are here is a bit of a shock because fans may be used to seeing Michael Atiyeh's colors along with it. The two go hand-in-hand. However, here, Kolins' art gets the Wil Quintana color treatment. It may be hard for Kolins fans to handle right away, but overall, Quitana's colors add a whole new dimension to Kolins' work. These two put together some amazing artwork in this issue that still has Kolins' style, but with some big, bold colors and fantastic shading that Quintana is known for.
The final scene is a doozy and without spoiling anything, it's well-played and only leads to something larger. The pacing for the final paces is suspenseful and thrilling. It will make you want the next story for this arc right away.
A Gathering of Storms (Tales of Syraqua) (Volume 2)
(In the exotic land of Syraqua, deeply divided humanity is...)
In the exotic land of Syraqua, deeply divided humanity is near extinction. Surviving natural disaster was only the beginning, as told in "A Journey of Dragons"; Kaylen and his new wife Alanora must united their very different peoples while facing threats from outside. Their allies are alien and enigmatic. Their dwarven friends hide an ancient secret that could shatter new alliances. Dragons, once enemies, now protect humanity against a dangerous alien species. Human splinter groups disturb ancient technologies at great risk to all.
Top Gun Financial Sales: How to Double or Triple Your Results While Reducing Your Book
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The Top Gun business model focuses on working with hig...)
The Top Gun business model focuses on working with high net worth clientele.
In Top Gun Financial Sales, leading investment advisor D. Scott Kimball suggests that by dropping 80 percent of your clients and never taking on more than 50 clients financial salespeople can substantially increase their profits and production. Using the same principles taught to United States fighter pilots at Top Gun, Kimball created the Top Gun Sales Business Model. It is a model that accentuates the importance of working closely with a few high net worth individuals in lieu of trying to half heartedly serve thousands of smaller clients.
A Gathering of Storms (Tales of Syraqua) (Volume 2)
(In the exotic land of Syraqua, deeply divided humanity is...)
In the exotic land of Syraqua, deeply divided humanity is near extinction. Surviving natural disaster was only the beginning, as told in "A Journey of Dragons"; Kaylen and his new wife Alanora must united their very different peoples while facing threats from outside. Their allies are alien and enigmatic. Their dwarven friends hide an ancient secret that could shatter new alliances. Dragons, once enemies, now protect humanity against a dangerous alien species. Human splinter groups disturb ancient technologies at great risk to all.
(They’re back - with a grudge to settle! Following the bes...)
They’re back - with a grudge to settle! Following the bestselling first and second volumes, here’s an all-new collection of artist Scott C’s strangely good- natured confrontations between his favorite movie characters. These memorable moments of melee deserve to be celebrated — once more, with feeling! Ladies and gentlemen, presenting: Great Showdowns - The Revenge. Featuring a foreword by acclaimed comedian Paul Scheer!
Revenge Of The Scorpion King (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (Underworlds (PB))
(FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Loki is on the loo...)
FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Loki is on the loose and no one is safe. The Norse trickster is up to no good. He is waging war and Pinewood Bluffs is his battlefield. Owen, Dana, Jon, and Sydney know they have to stop him and his army of mythological monsters. When they stow away in Loki's sledge, they end up in a new and mysterious underworld they have never seen before. Will Owen and his friends ever make it back to Pinewood Bluffs?
(Rodney Rathbone must protect his reputation as a reluctan...)
Rodney Rathbone must protect his reputation as a reluctant hero when he takes on team sports—and a football bully—in this laugh-out-loud follow-up to How to Beat the Bully Without Really Trying and Call of the Bully.
When Rodney Rathbone tries out for his school football team, the outcome is incredible: he isn’t cut! His father is thrilled, but Rodney isn’t. Before long, Rodney starts to wonder, is it more difficult to make the team—or stay on it? Especially since his arch-nemesis is now technically his teammate, and he seems ready to show Rodney who’s boss. And Rodney’s mother is now the restaurant reviewer for one local paper and Rodney has to go along—escargot anyone? Reluctant hero Rodney Rathbone is back in school trying to live up to his fame. Can he?
(Find hope and joy no matter your circumstance. On July 11...)
Find hope and joy no matter your circumstance. On July 11, 2011, the lives of Joy Scott and her family changed forever as her firstborn son was diagnosed with a highly aggressive brain tumor. Through countless hospitals in multiples states, invasive surgeries and treatments, and two angelic visitations, Joseph and his family face the unthinkable. On this journey, Joseph and his family discover a love from God like never before, a grace to endure the most excruciating of seasons, and a peace that surpasses all understanding. Told by his mother, this powerful message of hope unstoppable and love unrelenting will inspire and change your view of life, love, and loss... forever.
(Collection of beloved classics and lesser-known gems of t...)
Collection of beloved classics and lesser-known gems of the sacred repertoire. Carefully engraved and thoughtfully edited. Ideal for girls choirs, boychoirs, and church soloists.
Anthony David Leighton "Tony" Scott was an English film director and producer. His films come from a broad range of genres, including the action drama Top Gun (1986), action comedy Beverly Hills Cop II (1987), auto racing film Days of Thunder (1990), action comedy The Last Boy Scout (1991), romantic dark comedy crime film True Romance (1993).
Background
Scott was born in Tynemouth, Northumberland, North East England, the youngest of three sons of Elizabeth (née Williams) and Colonel Francis Percy Scott (who served in the Royal Engineers). He followed in his elder brother's footsteps, studying at Grangefield School, West Hartlepool College of Art and graduating from Sunderland Art School with a fine arts degree. At the age of 16 he appeared in Boy and Bicycle, a short film marking the directorial debut of his 23-year-old brother Ridley.
Education
Scott studied art in Leeds after failing to gain admission to the Royal College of Art in London at his first attempt. He made a short film in 1969 based on the Ambrose Bierce story One of the Missing. As Ridley had previously cast him in a film, he reciprocated by giving his brother a role too. "The film cost £1,000", he recalled in April 2012. Whilst at the Royal College of Art, where he was taught by Raymond Durgnat, he starred in "Don't Walk", a film by fellow students Hank Onrust and Richard Stanley: the film credits state it was "made for BUNAC by MARCA films at the Royal College of Art". He graduated from the Royal College of Art, following in the footsteps of his elder brother Ridley, with the intention of becoming a painter. His eldest brother Frank had earlier joined the British Merchant Navy.
Career
It was the success of his elder brother's fledgling television commercial production outfit, Ridley Scott Associates (RSA), that subsequently diverted his attention to film. His brother Ridley said, "Tony had wanted to do documentaries at first. I told him, 'Don't go to the BBC, come to me first.' I knew that he had a fondness for cars, so I told him, 'Come work with me and within a year you'll have a Ferrari.' And he did!" Scott said, "I was finishing eight years at art school, and Ridley had opened Ridley Scott Associates and said, 'Come and make commercials and make some money' because I owed money left and right and centre." He directed many television commercials for RSA while also overseeing the company's operation while his brother was developing his feature film career. "My goal was to make films but I got sidetracked into commercials and then I took off. I had 15 years making them, and it was a blast. We were very prolific, and that was our training ground. You'd shoot 100 days in a year, then we gravitated from that to film," he said.
Scott took time out in 1975 to direct a television adaptation of the Henry James story The Author of Beltraffio. After the feature film successes of fellow British directors Hugh Hudson, Alan Parker, Adrian Lyne and his elder brother during the late 1970s, all of whom had graduated from directing advertising commercials, he received initial overtures from Hollywood in 1980. His eldest brother Frank died, aged 45, of skin cancer during the same year.
Scott persisted in trying to embark on a feature film career. Among the ideas interesting to him was an adaptation of the Anne Rice novel Interview with the Vampire then in development. MGM was already developing the vampire film The Hunger, for which they brought Scott on in 1982. The Hunger starred David Bowie and Catherine Deneuve and introduced Willem Dafoe in a small role. The Hunger had elaborate photography and sumptuous production design, but it failed to find an audience or impress the critics, and had disappointing box office sales, though it later became a cult favourite. Finding few film opportunities in Hollywood over the next two and a half years, Scott returned to commercials and music videos.
In 1985, producers Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer approached Scott to direct Top Gun on the strength of The Hunger, as well as a commercial he had done for Swedish automaker Saab in the early 1980s, where a Saab 900 turbo is shown racing a Saab 37 Viggen fighter jet. Scott, though reluctant at first, agreed to direct Top Gun. Though the film received mixed critical review, it became one of the highest-grossing films of 1986, taking in more than $350 million, and making a star of its young lead, Tom Cruise. Sam Delaney of The Guardian writes, "By the mid-80s, Hollywood was awash with British directors who had ushered in a new era of blockbusters using the crowd-pleasing skills they'd honed in advertising. The vast resources and freedom made available to ad directors during advertising's boom era during the 1970s enabled them to innovate and experiment with new techniques that weren't then possible in TV or film."
Following the success of Top Gun, Scott found himself on Hollywood's A-list of action directors. He re-teamed with Simpson and Bruckheimer in 1987 to direct Eddie Murphy and Brigitte Nielsen in the highly anticipated sequel Beverly Hills Cop II. While not being critically embraced, the film nevertheless became one of the year's highest grossers. His next film, Revenge (1990), a thriller of adultery and revenge set in Mexico, starred Kevin Costner, Madeleine Stowe and Anthony Quinn. Once again directing Tom Cruise, Scott returned to the Simpson-Bruckheimer fold to helm the big-budget racing film Days of Thunder (1990). Scott later stated that it was difficult to find the drama in racing cars in circles, so he "stole from all race movies to date ... then tried to build on them." Scott's next film was the cult action thriller The Last Boy Scout (1991) starring Bruce Willis and Damon Wayans and written by Shane Black.
In 1993, Scott directed True Romance costing just $13m, from a script by Quentin Tarantino. The cast included Christian Slater, Patricia Arquette, Dennis Hopper, Christopher Walken, Gary Oldman, Brad Pitt, Tom Sizemore, Chris Penn, Val Kilmer and in bit roles, James Gandolfini and Samuel L. Jackson. Although it received positive reviews from Janet Maslin and other critics, it took less than $13m and was considered a box office failure. Scott's next film, Crimson Tide (1995), was a submarine thriller starring Gene Hackman and Denzel Washington.
In 1995, British film studio, Shepperton Studios, was purchased by a consortium headed by Tony and Ridley Scott, which extensively renovated the studios while also expanding and improving its grounds. In 1996, Scott directed The Fan, starring Robert De Niro, Wesley Snipes, Ellen Barkin and Benicio del Toro. Scott's 1998 film Enemy of the State, a conspiracy thriller, starred Will Smith and Gene Hackman, and was his highest-grossing film of the decade.[ His next film, Spy Game, was released in November 2001. It garnered 63% positive reviews at Metacritic and made a little over $60m at the US box office. Scott subsequently directed another thriller starring Denzel Washington, Man on Fire, released in April 2004.
Scott developed a film adaptation of Clifford Irving's novel Tom Mix and Pancho Villa (1981) for over a decade. In November 2003, he scouted locations in Mexico, and Steven Zaillian was writing the screenplay. "This is Lawrence of Arabia meets The Wild Bunch, a huge film with trains, cavalry, thousands of soldiers in uniform and on horseback," Scott said.
In late 2006, Scott announced a remake of the action thriller The Warriors (1979). "The original Warriors was New York in the 1970s, and everything went upwards, everything went vertically. And now I'm making it a contemporary thing and doing it in L.A., so everything is horizontal. So my vision of The Warriors is Los Angeles in 2007 and the gangs, instead of being 30, are going to be 3,000 or 5,000," he said. Scott met with actual gang members for research: "I've met all the heads of all the different gangs, so I've already educated myself. They all said, 'Listen dude, if you get this on we'll sign a treaty and we'll all stand on the Long Beach Bridge. There'll be 150,000 members there. It'll look like the L.A. Marathon.'" Scott was simultaneously developing a drama project titled Emma's War about British foreign aid worker Emma McCune. Scott said in October 2006, "It's been a difficult piece to crack. We had one writer aboard who did a pass at the script and didn't get it, but we've got someone else onboard now who I'm going to make live down there and smell it, touch it, feel it. There's nothing that can compare to that kind of first-hand experience."
On 19 August 2012, at approximately 12:30 pm. PDT, Scott died by suicide by jumping off the Vincent Thomas Bridge in the San Pedro port district of Los Angeles. Investigators from the Los Angeles Police Department's Harbor Division found contact information in a note left in his car, parked on the bridge, and a note at his office for his family. One witness said he did not hesitate before jumping, but another said he looked nervous before climbing a fence, hesitating for two seconds, and jumping into the water beside a tour boat. His body was recovered from the water by the Los Angeles Port Police. On 22 August, Los Angeles County coroner's spokesman Ed Winters said the two notes Scott left behind made no mention of any health problems, but neither the police nor the family disclosed the content of those notes.
On 22 October 2012, the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office announced the cause of death as "multiple blunt force injuries." Therapeutic levels of mirtazapine and eszopiclone were in his system at the time of death. Both drugs have been known to cause suicidal thoughts or ideation. A coroner's official said Scott "did not have any serious underlying medical conditions" and that there was "no anatomic evidence of neoplasia [cancer] identified."
In a November 2014 interview with Variety, Ridley Scott, while describing Tony's death as "inexplicable," contradicted the coroner's official by saying that Tony had been "fighting a lengthy battle with cancer—a diagnosis the family elected to keep private during his treatments and in the immediate wake of his death."
Manohla Dargis of The New York Times wrote that Scott was "one of the most influential film directors of the past 25 years, if also one of the most consistently and egregiously underloved by critics" and called him "one of the pop futurists of the contemporary blockbuster." She felt that "[t]here was plenty about his work that was problematic and at times offensive, yet it could have terrific pop, vigor, beauty and a near pure cinema quality. These were, more than anything, films by someone who wanted to pull you in hard and never let you go." Owen Gleiberman of Entertainment Weekly wrote that "the propulsive, at times borderline preposterous popcorn-thriller storylines; the slice-and-dice editing and the images that somehow managed to glow with grit; the fireball violence, often glimpsed in smeary-techno telephoto shots; the way he had of making actors seem volatile and dynamic and, at the same time, lacking almost any subtext" were qualities of Scott's films that both "excited audiences about his work" and "kept him locked outside the gates of critical respectability."
Todd McCarthy of The Hollywood Reporter wrote that after Top Gun, Scott "found his commercial niche as a brash, flashy, sometimes vulgar action painter on celluloid," citing Beverly Hills Cop II, Days of Thunder, The Last Boy Scout, True Romance, and The Fan as examples. McCarthy concluded that Unstoppable, Scott's final film, was one of his best. Apart from having "its director's fingerprints all over it—the commitment to extreme action, frenetic cutting, stripped-down dialogue" -McCarthy found "a social critique embedded in its guts; it was about disconnected working class stiffs living marginal lives on society's sidings, about the barely submerged anger of a neglected underclass," something which "always had been lacking from Tony Scott's work, some connection to the real world rather than just silly flyboy stuff and meaningful glances accompanied by this year's pop music hit." Betsy Sharkey of The Los Angeles Times wrote that Denzel Washington—who starred in Crimson Tide, Man on Fire, Déjà Vu, The Taking of Pelham 123, and Unstoppable—was Scott's muse, and Scott "was at his best when Washington was in the picture. The characters the actor played are the archetype of the kind of men Scott made. At their core, and what guided all the actions that followed, was a fundamental decency. They were flawed men to be sure, some more than others, but men who accorded dignity to anyone who deserved it."
Interests
Mountain climbing.
Connections
Scott married three times. His first marriage was to BAFTA Award winning TV production designer Gerry Boldy (1944–2007) in 1967. They were divorced in 1974. His second marriage was in 1986 to advertising executive Glynis Sanders. They divorced a year later when his affair with Brigitte Nielsen, whom he met on the set of Beverly Hills Cop II, became public. She was married to Sylvester Stallone at the time. He subsequently met film and TV actress Donna Wilson, who was 24 years younger, on the set of Days of Thunder in 1990; they married in 1994. She gave birth to their twin sons, Frank and Max, in 2000.