Background
Friedkin, William was born on August 29, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Louis and Rae (Green) Friedkin.
(A key figure in the administrations of Franklin D. Roosev...)
A key figure in the administrations of Franklin D. Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman, Benjamin V. Cohen (1894-1983) was made a major architect of public policy from the first days of FDR's presidency through the early days of the Cold War. Although he kept a low public profile, Cohen's influence extended across a wide range of domestic and foreign policy initiatives. In this biography, William Lasser offers an account of Ben Cohen's life and career, and an assessment of his contribution to the origin and development of modern American liberalism. The volume traces Cohen's contributions to domestic financial policy, his activities during the war years in London and Washington, his service as counsellor to the State Department and member of the American delegation to the United Nations after the war, and his role in the American Zionist movement.
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(Mountain man Smoke Jensen lives by the rules of the front...)
Mountain man Smoke Jensen lives by the rules of the frontier. The first rule is: the strongest survive. But when bad breaks, bad weather and bad bovines back Smoke into a corner, he needs something to go right. Instead, he faces the kind of tough luck only a gun can beat...A contract to deliver 3000 head of cattle might just do the trick. But a renegade Cheyenne warrior uses an early winter blizzard to attack Smoke and his out-gunned cowboys. Too bad it's only the first step in journey built to test Smoke's mettle, because some people are hunting a payday of their own - for killing Smoke Jensen. Soon the streets of Laramie will run with blood...
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(This 96-page, 6 x 9" paperback book contains everything y...)
This 96-page, 6 x 9" paperback book contains everything you need to know about selecting the most productive trout patterns from the mind-boggling range available; and when and how to fish them. The author believes the sport of fly fishing need not be a high-tech preoccupation reserved for those with advanced degrees. Rather he presents fly fishing as a people-friendly pastime, whether enjoyed in solitude or shared with family and friends. His other books include Flyfishing the Rockies, Hooked on Flies, and Creekcraft. Thoroughly enjoyable reading.
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(A cutting-edge resume and job search guide for executives...)
A cutting-edge resume and job search guide for executives in the 75K and above salary range-featuring the patented Expansionist Theory(TM) Written by a veteran career advisor, this one-of-a-kind resource is packed with essential tips, tools, and advice for executives beginning a job search. This totally revised and expanded edition of the original bestseller is a complete job search guide that will help you launch a search with the same competitive edge held by clients of Montag Associates-who enjoy a placement success rate that far surpasses the outplacement industry norm. As shown through real-life case histories, clients and readers who combined the power resumes developed in Part I with the market-tested search theories in Part II have repeatedly outmarketed, outsmarted, and outdistanced the competition. Featuring over 60 real-life skills and achievement-oriented resumes-all with accompanying cover letters-this Second Edition contains invaluable pointers on defining and packaging marketable skills and achievements, a question-and-answer section, and new chapters and appendices covering such vital topics as launching the job search, the executive interview, the top ten rules of the job market, and an executive guide to the Internet. There's a provocative new chapter documenting the impact of predatory greed on a stressed-out workforce-who can wrest control of their careers by executing a multistep, high-volume job search process that distinguishes the Expansionist Theory. While the competition dawdles, clients and readers get results. So will you. Thorough and accessible, Best Resumes for $75,000+ Executive Jobs, Second Edition is a must-have for any executive looking for a competitive edge in the twenty-first century job market.
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(The original novel -- a terrifying battle with an obscene...)
The original novel -- a terrifying battle with an obscene, unspeakable evil that must end in victory...or madness and death -- completely and brilliantly read by its author, and winner of the Audie Award for his performance.
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(A cutting-edge resume and job search guide for executives...)
A cutting-edge resume and job search guide for executives in the 75K and above salary range-featuring the patented Expansionist Theory(TM) Written by a veteran career advisor, this one-of-a-kind resource is packed with essential tips, tools, and advice for executives beginning a job search. This totally revised and expanded edition of the original bestseller is a complete job search guide that will help you launch a search with the same competitive edge held by clients of Montag Associates-who enjoy a placement success rate that far surpasses the outplacement industry norm. As shown through real-life case histories, clients and readers who combined the power resumes developed in Part I with the market-tested search theories in Part II have repeatedly outmarketed, outsmarted, and outdistanced the competition. Featuring over 60 real-life skills and achievement-oriented resumes-all with accompanying cover letters-this Second Edition contains invaluable pointers on defining and packaging marketable skills and achievements, a question-and-answer section, and new chapters and appendices covering such vital topics as launching the job search, the executive interview, the top ten rules of the job market, and an executive guide to the Internet. There's a provocative new chapter documenting the impact of predatory greed on a stressed-out workforce-who can wrest control of their careers by executing a multistep, high-volume job search process that distinguishes the Expansionist Theory. While the competition dawdles, clients and readers get results. So will you. Thorough and accessible, Best Resumes for $75,000+ Executive Jobs, Second Edition is a must-have for any executive looking for a competitive edge in the twenty-first century job market.
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(A terrifying mix of fact and fancy. Well researched, writ...)
A terrifying mix of fact and fancy. Well researched, written in literate style, it comes to grips with the forces of evil incarnate, and there are not many who will be unmoved.
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(Award Winning Finalist in the "Non-Fiction: Narrative" ca...)
Award Winning Finalist in the "Non-Fiction: Narrative" category of the 2013 International Book Awards U.S. Air Force Pararescue is the most skillful and capable rescue force in the world, taking on some of the most dangerous rescue missions imaginable. PJs (short for para-jumpers), are members of an elite unit whose commando skills are so wide-reaching they often seem like something out of science fiction. They routinely tackle perilous operations that are beyond the capabilities of other rescue organizations, and sometimes dare the seemingly impossible. Since their inception in 1947, PJs have saved more than thirty thousand lives. They can pluck near-frozen climbers off jagged mountaintops as well as recover shot-down jet pilots stranded deep in hostile territory. In the dead of night, the PJs parachute into ominous black waves that loom twenty feet tall to save distressed seamen, and brave the cruelest and most desolate deserts to recover victims. U.S. Air Force pararescuemen have played a prominent role in every armed conflict since the Korean War, rescuing thousands of soldiers from behind enemy lines. Guardian Angel provides a rare glimpse at a PJ’s mind-blowing adventures. You follow Sgt. Sine’s trek across exotic lands and share his encounters with mysterious cultures. Learn what it takes to lower from a helicopter onto the slippery decks of storm-tossed ships to rescue dying sailors. Feel what it’s like to be caught in the middle of a bomb blast so powerful that it tears high-rise buildings in half, and flattens armored vehicles hundreds of yards away. Soar high above towering jungle trees and experience the danger of swinging on a slim cable below a helicopter while performing a mid-air rescue of a pilot, dangling from his chute a hundred feet above a mountain slope. Go to war in Afghanistan and parachute onto a nocturnal battlefield surrounded by land mines to help a mortally wounded soldier. This is a deadly serious business: when things go wrong, they can go terribly wrong. Aircraft crash into mountainsides, killing all onboard, while some PJs live through horrendous helicopter crashes only to struggle with freezing temperatures, snapped limbs and torn flesh in a desperate fight for survival. This book presents true stories of uncommon courage told from the perspective of the actual men in the arena. PJ’s belong to an exclusive brotherhood and forge unbreakable bonds of loyalty, commitment, and sacrifice. They do these things for their country, to protect their brothers in arms, and to honor their motto: “That Others May Live.” REVIEWS “…a fabulous read, filled with heroism, history and hi-jinks….Reading this book will give you a history of an elite group of servicemen that few have ever heard of…writing style is fluent and dynamic…” Readers’ Favorite Rather than being a history of the Pararescuemen, Bill Sine has written a book which is a collection of extended vignettes about his career in the PJs. Some are very funny and some are (given the nature of their work) sad; all demonstrate that combination of professionalism and calculated risk-taking that seems to be inherent in this trade. Some of the history is given as part of the stories but the focus is the men and the tale....brings his subject to life and most definitely explains why Pararescuemen can be regarded as a highly-specialised, highly-capable force. I recommend this book to anyone who might even be vaguely interested in the subject or who just enjoys stories from lesser-known parts of the military. Army Rumour Service (UK)
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(One of the most famous horror movies ever, 'The Exorcist'...)
One of the most famous horror movies ever, 'The Exorcist' is the terrifying story of an 11-year-old girl possessed by an overwhelming demonic force. This book presents the screenplay of the film.
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(Award Winning Finalist in the "Non-Fiction: Narrative" ca...)
Award Winning Finalist in the "Non-Fiction: Narrative" category of the 2013 International Book Awards U.S. Air Force Pararescue is the most skillful and capable rescue force in the world, taking on some of the most dangerous rescue missions imaginable. PJs (short for para-jumpers), are members of an elite unit whose commando skills are so wide-reaching they often seem like something out of science fiction. They routinely tackle perilous operations that are beyond the capabilities of other rescue organizations, and sometimes dare the seemingly impossible. Since their inception in 1947, PJs have saved more than thirty thousand lives. They can pluck near-frozen climbers off jagged mountaintops as well as recover shot-down jet pilots stranded deep in hostile territory. In the dead of night, the PJs parachute into ominous black waves that loom twenty feet tall to save distressed seamen, and brave the cruelest and most desolate deserts to recover victims. U.S. Air Force pararescuemen have played a prominent role in every armed conflict since the Korean War, rescuing thousands of soldiers from behind enemy lines. Guardian Angel provides a rare glimpse at a PJ’s mind-blowing adventures. You follow Sgt. Sine’s trek across exotic lands and share his encounters with mysterious cultures. Learn what it takes to lower from a helicopter onto the slippery decks of storm-tossed ships to rescue dying sailors. Feel what it’s like to be caught in the middle of a bomb blast so powerful that it tears high-rise buildings in half, and flattens armored vehicles hundreds of yards away. Soar high above towering jungle trees and experience the danger of swinging on a slim cable below a helicopter while performing a mid-air rescue of a pilot, dangling from his chute a hundred feet above a mountain slope. Go to war in Afghanistan and parachute onto a nocturnal battlefield surrounded by land mines to help a mortally wounded soldier. This is a deadly serious business: when things go wrong, they can go terribly wrong. Aircraft crash into mountainsides, killing all onboard, while some PJs live through horrendous helicopter crashes only to struggle with freezing temperatures, snapped limbs and torn flesh in a desperate fight for survival. This book presents true stories of uncommon courage told from the perspective of the actual men in the arena. PJ’s belong to an exclusive brotherhood and forge unbreakable bonds of loyalty, commitment, and sacrifice. They do these things for their country, to protect their brothers in arms, and to honor their motto: “That Others May Live.” REVIEWS “…a fabulous read, filled with heroism, history and hi-jinks….Reading this book will give you a history of an elite group of servicemen that few have ever heard of…writing style is fluent and dynamic…” Readers’ Favorite Rather than being a history of the Pararescuemen, Bill Sine has written a book which is a collection of extended vignettes about his career in the PJs. Some are very funny and some are (given the nature of their work) sad; all demonstrate that combination of professionalism and calculated risk-taking that seems to be inherent in this trade. Some of the history is given as part of the stories but the focus is the men and the tale....brings his subject to life and most definitely explains why Pararescuemen can be regarded as a highly-specialised, highly-capable force. I recommend this book to anyone who might even be vaguely interested in the subject or who just enjoys stories from lesser-known parts of the military. Army Rumour Service (UK)
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(Blue Chip executives are dropping like flies ... the stoc...)
Blue Chip executives are dropping like flies ... the stock market rallies ... just a coincidence? Not really. There is a new serial killer on the loose. This one murders business executives who don't maximize shareholder values! When agent Max Patterson takes time off from his FBI profiling duties to pursue an MBA, he does not expect to become involved in the highest profile case in Bureau history. With the help of Nora, a fellow MBA student and former psychic, Max must zero in on the killer while avoiding Charlie Crabney, the escaped serial murderer who loves to swing a knife and hates Max with a passion. The Blue Chip Murders is a unique business mystery that teaches while it entertains. A unique case study forms the backdrop for each murder, combining the principles of corporate finance with political intrigue in boardrooms across America. Poison pill defense mechanisms, the rational of mergers and acquisitions, the sellout of big tobacco, and the movement towards socially responsible investing are just a few of the ingredients in this most delicious intrigue!
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(Blue Chip executives are dropping like flies ... the stoc...)
Blue Chip executives are dropping like flies ... the stock market rallies ... just a coincidence? Not really. There is a new serial killer on the loose. This one murders business executives who don't maximize shareholder values! When agent Max Patterson takes time off from his FBI profiling duties to pursue an MBA, he does not expect to become involved in the highest profile case in Bureau histor...
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(One of the most famous horror movies ever, "The Exorcist"...)
One of the most famous horror movies ever, "The Exorcist" is the disturbing story of an 11-year-old girl possessed by an overwhelming demonic force. This book presents the screenplay of the film, along with that of its sequel, "Legion".
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(Scenes you never saw, dialog you never heard, the true st...)
Scenes you never saw, dialog you never heard, the true story by the man who started it all. Includes the Academy Award winning screenplay. The original controversial ending of the novel. Many exclusive photos never published before.
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Don't miss The Rise of the Guardians, soon to be a major motion picture in theaters November 2012. Forget the bunny trail. E. Aster Bunnymund is on a warpath. In this second chapter book in William Joyce’s The Guardians series, sometimes you have to crack a few eggs. Pitch, the Nightmare King, and his Fearlings had been soundly driven back by Nicholas St. North and company in the first Guardians’ adventure. But now Pitch has disappeared completely—and out of sight does NOT make for out of mind. It seems certain that he’s plotting a particularly nefarious revenge, and the Guardians suspect he might have gone underground. But how can they find him there? Enter E. Aster Bunnymund, the only emissary of the fabled brotherhood of the Pookas—the league of philosophical warrior rabbits of imposing intellect and size. Highly skilled in martial arts (many of which he invented himself), Bunnymund is brilliant, logical, and a tunnel-digger extraordinaire. If the Guardians need paths near the Earth’s core, he’s their Pooka. He’s also armed with magnificent weapons of an oval-sort, and might just be able to help in the quest for the second piece of the Moonclipper. This second book in The Guardians series is about much more than fixing a few rotten eggs—it brings the Guardians one step closer to defeating Pitch!
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(Scenes you never saw, dialog you never heard, the true st...)
Scenes you never saw, dialog you never heard, the true story by the man who started it all. Includes the Academy Award winning screenplay. The original controversial ending of the novel. Many exclusive photos never published before.
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(This Elibron Classics book is a facsimile reprint of a 18...)
This Elibron Classics book is a facsimile reprint of a 1854 edition by Grant and Griffith, London.
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(In this book, we have hand-picked the most sophisticated,...)
In this book, we have hand-picked the most sophisticated, unanticipated, absorbing (if not at times crackpot!), original and musing movie reviews of "12 Angry Men". Don't say we didn't warn you: these reviews are known to shock with their unconventionality or intimacy. Some may be startled by their biting sincerity; others may be spellbound by their unbridled flights of fantasy. Don't buy this book if: 1. You don't have nerves of steel. 2. You expect to get pregnant in the next five minutes. 3. You've heard it all.
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Friedkin, William was born on August 29, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Louis and Rae (Green) Friedkin.
The success, commercially, of The French Connection followed two faithful translations of very different stage works, neither of which had any compelling reason for being made. The compulsion of The Exorcist is sadly short-lived and exploitative. The movie is an efficient Val Lewtonesque horror story, reveling in dirty language, swiveling heads, blood and bile, shock cuts, and Mercedes MeCambridge’s voice coming out of the wizened Linda Blair. The eflects are frightening, but not as fearful as the simpleminded conception ol evil. To see The Exorcist is to renew one’s respect for those glimpses of grim malignance in Bresson’s films.
There was a significant rest, during which he entered into a brief marriage with feanne Moreau, before the hugely expensive and obscure Sorcerer Chastened by its failure, he went back to being the modest, conventional Friedkin and made a nice period comedy out of the story of Boston’s biggest heist ever.
In the eighties, Friedkin looked increasingly stranded. He tried comedy in Deal of the Century and his old car-chase skills in To Live and Die in L.A., but the results were conventional at best. Rampage is the interesting exception, a film made in 1987 but not properly released for several vears and then much changed. It is a murder story, the first version of which was opposed to capital punishment. But by the time ol the second version, Friedkin had shifted his ground and become a spokesman for the victims.
Friedkin s recent years have had one highlight—the revival of The French Connection and The Exorcist. But who can then fail to wonder what has happened to the guy that he should make Jade or Rules of EngagementnThe TV 12 Angry Men supplies the answer: this is a chronic sensationalist driven to sobriety to stay in work.
(A cutting-edge resume and job search guide for executives...)
(A cutting-edge resume and job search guide for executives...)
(This 96-page, 6 x 9" paperback book contains everything y...)
(In this book, we have hand-picked the most sophisticated,...)
(One of the most famous horror movies ever, 'The Exorcist'...)
(One of the most famous horror movies ever, "The Exorcist"...)
(Award Winning Finalist in the "Non-Fiction: Narrative" ca...)
(Award Winning Finalist in the "Non-Fiction: Narrative" ca...)
(The original novel -- a terrifying battle with an obscene...)
(Don't miss The Rise of the Guardians, soon to be a major ...)
(This Elibron Classics book is a facsimile reprint of a 18...)
(Scenes you never saw, dialog you never heard, the true st...)
(Scenes you never saw, dialog you never heard, the true st...)
(Mountain man Smoke Jensen lives by the rules of the front...)
(Life in the Bonham Brothers' Boys Band in the late forties.)
(Life in the Bonham Brothers' Boys Band in the late forties.)
(A key figure in the administrations of Franklin D. Roosev...)
(Blue Chip executives are dropping like flies ... the stoc...)
(Blue Chip executives are dropping like flies ... the stoc...)
(in good shape dust cover with the book)
(in good shape dust cover with the book)
(in good shape dust cover with the book)
(A terrifying mix of fact and fancy. Well researched, writ...)
(Book by Hoisington, William A.)
Director: (films) Good Times, 1967, The Night They Raided Minsky's, 1968, The Birthday Party, 1968, The Boys in the Band, 1970, The French Connection, 1971 (Academy award Best Picture 1971, Directors Guild of America award, Best Director Golden Globe award winner), The Exorcist, 1973 (10 Academy award nominations, Golden Globe award winner), Sorcerer, 1977, The Brinks Job, 1979, Cruising, 1980, Deal of the Century, 1983, To Live and Die in Los Angeles, 1986, The Guardian, 1990, Rampage, 1992, Blue Chips, 1993, Jade, 1995, Twelve Angry Men, 1997, Rules of Engagement, 1999, Night Train, 2000.
Member Directors Guild American (director), Academy Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Out of television and into movies, William Friedkin has impressed mainly with his energy for hustling up projects, several that would have been better left to rest, but two of which—The French Connection and The Exorcist—put him, temporarily at least, on top of the creaking, swaying pile.
Friedkin looks like a jumped-up TV director, glib enough to make a credo out of price-cutting and convinced that the zoom and the insistent violence of unexpected images need only a raw feeling for sensation to outflank traditional requirements of construction and meaning. The French Connection is an inept film that shoves its impact in our face and employs the most deliberately mechanical sort of editing. Time and again it becomes incoherent or impossible to follow—The Godfathe r is a paragon ol exposition and dramatic pace beside it, while Dirty llarry presents a far more somber view of the predicament of the policeman. As with Naked City twenty years before, French Connection is made in the blind hope that authenticity will disguise insight. Its one touch ol originality—that the crook is well mannered and the cop boorish—seems unnoticed by Friedkin.
Married Sherry Lansing. Children: Jack, Cedric.