Book Description
"Describes in countdown format 10 of the most dangerous stunts ever attempted"--Provided by publisher.
Author : Tim O'Shei
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 26,96 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780736854573
"Describes in countdown format 10 of the most dangerous stunts ever attempted"--Provided by publisher.
Author : Nick Healy
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 43,76 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780736854566
"Describes in countdown format 10 of the world's most dangerous bugs"--Provided by publisher.
Author : Tim O'Shei
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 22,57 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780736864398
"Describes 10 of the world's most dangerous machines in a countdown format"--Provided by publisher.
Author : Tim O'Shei
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 22,91 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780736864381
"Describes 10 of the world's most dangerous jobs in a countdown format"--Provided by publisher.
Author : Paula Reid
Publisher : Summersdale
Page : 219 pages
File Size : 12,84 MB
Release : 2012-08-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0857657690
Do you find yourself daydreaming about a glamorous occupation, such as a racing driver, an astronaut or a stunt double? This compelling book unravels the mysteries and exposes the pitfalls of the world’s most dangerous jobs, giving a fascinating insight into the working lives of those who regularly stare death in the face.
Author : Paula Reid
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 219 pages
File Size : 24,25 MB
Release : 2012-08-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0857657690
Do you find yourself daydreaming about a glamorous occupation, such as a racing driver, an astronaut or a stunt double? This compelling book unravels the mysteries and exposes the pitfalls of the world’s most dangerous jobs, giving a fascinating insight into the working lives of those who regularly stare death in the face.
Author : Tim O'Shei
Publisher :
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 19,68 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Daredevils
ISBN :
"Describes in countdown format 10 of the most dangerous stunts ever attempted"--Provided by publisher.
Author : Vic Armstrong
Publisher : Titan Books
Page : 613 pages
File Size : 19,97 MB
Release : 2011-12-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 085768793X
You may not know it, but you've seen Vic Armstrong's work in countless movies. From performing stunts in the James Bond movie You Only Live Twice to directing the actions scenes for recent blockbusters The Green Hornet and Thor, the Academy Award-winning Vic Armstrong has been a legend in the movie industry for over 40 years. Along the way he's been the stunt double for a whole host of iconic heroes, including 007, Superman, and most memorably, Indiana Jones - as Harrison Ford once joked to him, "If you learn to talk I'm in deep trouble." As a stunt co-ordinator and second unit director, Vic is behind the creation of such movies as Total Recall, The Mission, Dune, Rambo III, Terminator 2, Charlie's Angels, Gangs of New York, War of the Worlds, I Am Legend and Mission: Impossible III, to name but a few, as well as several Bond films. He's got a lot of amazing stories to tell, and they're all here in this hugely entertaining movie memoir, which also features exclusive contributions from many of Vic's colleagues and friends, including Harrison Ford, George Lucas, Martin Scorsese, Pierce Brosnan, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Angelina Jolie, Kenneth Branagh and Sir Christopher Lee. With an introduction by Steven Spielberg, and over 100 previously unpublished on-set photos from Vic's own collection.
Author : Seth G. Jones
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 42,37 MB
Release : 2021-09-07
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1324006218
How three key figures in Moscow, Beijing, and Tehran built ruthless irregular warfare campaigns that are eroding American power. In Three Dangerous Men, defense expert Seth Jones argues that the US is woefully unprepared for the future of global competition. While America has focused on building fighter jets, missiles, and conventional warfighting capabilities, its three principal rivals—Russia, Iran, and China—have increasingly adopted irregular warfare: cyber attacks, the use of proxy forces, propaganda, espionage, and disinformation to undermine American power. Jones profiles three pioneers of irregular warfare in Moscow, Beijing, and Tehran who adapted American techniques and made huge gains without waging traditional warfare: Russian Chief of Staff Valery Gerasimov; the deceased Iranian Major General Qassem Soleimani; and vice chairman of China’s Central Military Commission Zhang Youxia. Each has spent his career studying American power and devised techniques to avoid a conventional or nuclear war with the US. Gerasimov helped oversee a resurgence of Russian irregular warfare, which included attempts to undermine the 2016 and 2020 US presidential elections and the SolarWinds cyber attack. Soleimani was so effective in expanding Iranian power in the Middle East that Washington targeted him for assassination. Zhang Youxia presents the most alarming challenge because China has more power and potential at its disposal. Drawing on interviews with dozens of US military, diplomatic, and intelligence officials, as well as hundreds of documents translated from Russian, Farsi, and Mandarin, Jones shows how America’s rivals have bloodied its reputation and seized territory worldwide. Instead of standing up to autocratic regimes, Jones demonstrates that the United States has largely abandoned the kind of information, special operations, intelligence, and economic and diplomatic action that helped win the Cold War. In a powerful conclusion, Jones details the key steps the United States must take to alter how it thinks about—and engages in—competition before it is too late.
Author : Bryan Senn
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 20,38 MB
Release : 2013-11-12
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 0786435623
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.