The Most Dangerous Cinema


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People hunting people for sport--an idea both shocking and fascinating. In 1924 Richard Connell published a short story that introduced this concept to the world, where it has remained ever since--as evidenced by the many big- and small-screen adaptations and inspirations. Since its publication, Connell's award-winning "The Most Dangerous Game" has been continuously anthologized and studied in classrooms throughout America. Raising questions about the nature of violence and cruelty, and the ethics of hunting for sport, the thrilling story spawned a new cinematic subgenre, beginning with RKO's 1932 production of The Most Dangerous Game, and continuing right up to today. This book examines in-depth all the cinematic adaptations of the iconic short story. Each film chapter has a synopsis, a "How Dangerous Is It?" critique, an overall analysis, a production history, and credits. Five additional chapters address direct to video, television, game shows, and almost "dangerous" productions. Photographs, extensive notes, bibliography and index are included.




Jaded Dusk


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Fenrit’s entire life as a premalier had been one of duty. He had obediently served following the commands of his people’s elders. When Fenrit’s people have their existence threatened by a new menace, the elders adopt their usual stance of passive resistance. Fenrit fears inaction will not be enough in the face of the new danger and decides to begin a journey against the consent of the elders to protect his people.




The BreakBeat Poets


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Hip-Hop is the largest youth culture in the history of the planet rock. This is the first poetry anthology by and for the Hip-Hop generation. It has produced generations of artists who have revolutionized their genre(s) by applying the aesthetic innovations of the culture. The BreakBeat Poets features 78 poets, born somewhere between 1961-1999, All-City and Coast-to-Coast, who are creating the next and now movement(s) in American letters. The BreakBeat Poets is for people who love Hip-Hop, for fans of the culture, for people who've never read a poem, for people who thought poems were only something done by dead white dudes who got lost in a forest, and for poetry heads. This anthology is meant to expand the idea of who a poet is and what a poem is for. The BreakBeat Poets are the scribes recording and remixing a fuller spectrum of experience of what it means to be alive in this moment. The BreakBeat Poets are a break with the past and an honoring of the tradition(s), an undeniable body expanding the canon for the fresher.




Jaded


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The author of Skin and Good Girl Gone Bad pens another sizzling tale of sex, scandal, and high-stakes corruption when a hard-hitting cop investigates the sultry, secretive hostess of an upscale "gentlemen's club" in the wake of a brutal murder... It takes more than a red-hot body and stunning sex appeal to manage a club like Callahan's successfully. Jade Devereaux hides whip-sharp smarts and cold calculation behind her sleek facade. She's come a long way from the frightened teenage girl who was once prey to a brutal man. Now, in the cat-and-mouse game of sexual escapades, Jade makes sure that the men are her prey. When a wealthy businessman is viciously murdered mere yards from Callahan's, cynical cop Jase Vaughn turns to the exclusive private club for answers. Luscious Jade Devereaux sends his masculine desires into overdrive the moment he sees her, but he has plenty of experience with both women and crime suspects, and he can tell Jade has secrets to hide -- secrets that are somehow connected to this twisted killing. Jase is determined to strip away the pretense and expose the real Jade Devereaux, even if that means getting closer to her than the love-them-and-leave-them playboy has ever been to a woman. If she's guilty, Jase has sworn to see her behind bars. If she's innocent, then she could be the killer's next victim. But whether Jade is guilty or innocent, Jase realizes to his dismay that they are both falling victim to something neither has ever known -- the power of love.




Jaded


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One woman who has sworn never to love again, two men who can't help but desire her, and the magick and passion that binds them together. Haunted by a traumatizing attack that occured when she was eighteen, Lilya Orensdaughter has become a courtesan in the Temple of Dreams, determined to never again lose control. But she'll do anything for Byron Andropov, the man who nursed her back to health all those years ago-and who now wants her to help his friend Alek Chaikoveii come to terms with the powerful magick he possesses. In Alek, Lilya finds a kindred spirit. The attraction between them is immediate, and soon Lilya surrenders to nights of unimaginable ecstasy. But she can't forget Byron, who has concealed his feelings for Lilya because he believed she would never love again. As tensions escalate between the two men who are vying for Lilya's heart, Lilya finds herself torn between her desire for the man who saved her and the man whose soul resembles her own. And Lilya will discover that in the world of unrestrained passion, there are no boundaries - if only you are willing to give up control...










Predators, Prey, and Other Kinfolk


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A memoir of life in the family of Utah fundamentalist leader, polygamist, and naturopathic physician Rulon C. Allred.




The Jaded Hunter


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Destiny brings them together, while powerful and dark vampiric forces conspire to tear them apart. Vampire Hunter Jaden MacNaughton has been raised to do one thing—kill vampires. As a dhampir (half human/half vampire), she possesses supernatural gifts that better equip her to deal with the creatures of the night. Never has she doubted her purpose nor the sacrifices she’s had to make...until the night a mission goes terribly wrong. The ruling council of the eight vampire tribes sends Tyr, a Dark Knight and member of a secret group of immortal enforcers, to punish Jaden for her crimes against them. When the elite warrior meets the beautiful dhampir, the battles begin. But what they feel goes against everything they were trained to do. Book Two of the Tribes of the Vampire series: Urban Fantasy, Dark Paranormal Vampire Romance by NY Times and USA TODAY Bestselling Author, Michelle M. Pillow. A Fallen Angels Recommended Read! 5 Stars! ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the Tribes of the Vampire Series Destiny brings them together, while powerful and dark vampiric forces conspire to tear them apart. - Dark Paranormal Vampire Urban Fantasy Romance by NYT & USAT Bestselling Author Michelle M. Pillow Praise For The Jaded Hunter "JadedHunter is a spectacular story...The characters had a lot of chemistry, and set the pages on fire with their passion...Truly a joy to read, I couldn't put it down until I was done." Fallen Angels Reviews 5 Stars! "Truly a wickedly dark, delicious tale!" Love Romances 5 Stars! "With her exemplary storytelling talent, Michelle Pillow always creates a tale that is unforgettable... In this emotional tale of redemption, I was completely hooked from the engaging first page until the shocking ending. Ms. Pillow is an exceptional writer." eCataRomance Reviews "Recommended Reading for Vampire Romance Fans. The Jaded Hunter is a fast paced read with a good mixture of both action and romance that makes the pages turn faster and faster, right up until the end of the book. The story is well written with interesting and complex characters that don't follow the standard romance rules...and the book is all the more enjoyable for it. Definitely recommended reading for vampire romance fans everywhere." LoveVampires Reviews Tribes of the Vampire series: Redeemer of Shadows The Jaded Hunter Eternally Bound In Her Shadows Topics: Vampire Romance, Urban Fantasy, Dark Paranormal, Fantasy, Paranormal, nobility, contemporary, time travel, alpha male, immortal, sorcery romance, Demons & Devils, action and adventure, bad boy hero, Damaged Hero, dark romance, demons, fantasy romance, gothic, hea, kick ass heroine, kick butt chick, myths, romantic adventure, romantic suspense, shapeshifter romance, shifter, vampire. Perfect for fans of Anne Rice, Gena Showalter, Darynda Jones, Christine Feehan, Donna Grant, Rebecca Zanetti, JR Ward, Kresley Cole, Lynsay Sands, Nalini Singh, Genevieve Jack, Felicity Heaton, Jennifer L Armentrout, Carrie Ann Ryan, Elizabeth Hunter, Patricia Briggs, Laurell K. Hamilton, Lora Leigh, Alisa Woods.




Predator Hunting


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Covers hunting strategies and calling tactics to hunt predators such as red and gray fox, coyote, black bear, bobcats, and mountain lions. 107 black-and-white and 12 color photos.