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Veteran director John Badham explains the elements of action and suspense and dissects the essentials of any good scene from any genre. Continuing the work begun in his best-selling book I'll Be in My Trailer, Badham shares more insights into working with difficult actors, rehearsal techniques, and getting the best performance from your cast.

The Punic Wars (264-146 B.C.) were a series of conflicts between the rapidly expanding Roman Republic and the Phoenician Sea empire, Carthage. Both sides expended enormous resources assembling armies and building and rebuilding fleets. Hannibal crossed the Alps and the Romans, for the first time, confronted war elephants. The struggle featured heroic personalities, brilliant battles, terrible sieges, cruelty, craft, and for Carthage, devastation and ruin. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)

A personal account of the second Boer War by Australian expatriate artist Mortimer Menpes. Menpes travelled to South Africa as a correspondent for the London weekly Black and White magazine. He was not only an accomplished illustrator who provided 99 watercolours for War Impressions, but also a skilled raconteur. Menpes portrayed, in words and paint, the major military commanders on the British side as well as notable civilian figures such as Cecil Rhodes, Arthur Conan Doyle and Rudyard Kipling. Although he saw little fighting, his paintings and anecdotes of life behind the British lines ...

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The Mission of the podcast is to serve young adults who are avid movie watchers through warmovie reviews. The goal is to entertain listeners and inform people through a perspective thatwe should learn from conflicts in history.

While hunting elephants in the country of Wambe, big game Hunter Allan Quartermain gets word that an old friend, John Every, is a captive of Wambe. Quartermain plans an attack by another tribe on Wambe's village to rescue Every. Summary by Derek Trial.

Tanks are a new wartime technology, and as the US enters WWI, Tom uses his skills and his family's factory to secretly design and build a bigger, better tank, able to travel at twice the speed of British models, with heavier armor plating, ability to roll over wider trenches, and other innovative improvements. As war fever sets in, many young men are enlisting, except for Tom Swift, which raises many concerns that he is a slacker. Even his girlfriend begins to doubt him, but he has to be secretive even from her, as the Germans do their best to steal his secrets. ( Michele Fry)

The principal incidents in the story of Coacoochee, as related in the following pages, are historically true. The Seminole War, the most protracted struggle with Indians in which the United States ever engaged, lasted from 1835 to 1842. At its conclusion, though most of the tribe had been removed to the Indian Territory in the far west, there still remained three hundred and one souls uncaptured and unsubdued. This remnant had fled to the almost inaccessible islands of the Big Cypress Swamp, in the extreme southern part of Florida. Rather than undertake the task of hunting them out, General ...

The Art of War by Sun Tzu. "The Art of War is a Chinese military treatise written during the 6th century BC by Sun Tzu. Composed of 13 chapters, each of which is devoted to one aspect of warfare, it has long been praised as the definitive work on military strategies and tactics of its time. The Art of War is one of the oldest and most famous studies of strategy and has had a huge influence on both military planning and beyond. The Art of War has also been applied, with much success, to business and managerial strategies."

This little book by the British military historian, Charles Oman, begins with the accession of the warrior king, Edward III, to the English throne in 1327 and ends with the downfall of Richard III at Bosworth Field in 1485. By carrying the story of the Hundred Years' War through the Wars of the Roses, Oman portrays this era of battle and plague within the larger context of the dynastic struggles and civil wars which destabilized England and left France vulnerable to invasion and conquest. Summary by Pamela Nagami.

At a time when the need for courage and tenacity of the British people was at its peak, these poems published at the outset of the First World War emerged as an attempt to bolster the war effort and reinforce the determination of a people and a country under siege. Despite the fact that the war was to continue for another four dreary, deadly years, these poems - poems of hope, victory and a wished for peace - assisted a nation in peril to cope with the daily threat to its existence and helped remind the British people of the leaders they were in the fight for freedom and justice. Much praise ...

The Art of War by Sun Tzu is an ancient Chinese treatise on military strategy and tactics. It emphasizes the importance of preparation, adaptability, and understanding both oneself and the enemy to achieve victory. Key principles include strategic planning, deception, resource management, and exploiting the enemy’s weaknesses. Sun Tzu advocates for winning without conflict whenever possible and stresses the value of leadership, discipline, and intelligence. While rooted in warfare, its teachings have been widely applied to business, politics, and personal development as a guide to achieving ...

This crime drama series delves into the operations of federal agents as they tackle various cases. It offers a glimpse into the challenges and intricacies of law enforcement work.

The Art of War by Niccolò Machiavelli. The Art of War (1521) is the only book published by Niccolo Machiavelli during his lifetime, and he saw it as one of his finest achievements. The Art of War develops many themes introduced in Machiavelli’s earlier works “The Prince” and “Discourses” and presents them as the collected wisdom of a fictional leader Lord Fabrizio Colonna. The book is constructed as a series of dialogues supposedly held during a summer afternoon spent in the Orti Oricellari gardens in Florence. The stated aim is “To honor and reward virtue, not to have ...

This book is written by a man who loved to be around animals & birds, treating them as his friends. Published articles by him had people of his time believing him to be a wildlife showman. Once passed his ashes were scattered on Croydon Mountain near his home, which event is commemorated on a local monument inscribed: Here were scattered the ashes of Ernest Harold Baynes, lover of animals and men, and loved of them. - Summary by adr6090

The War of the Worlds, performed by professional narrator and actress Anna Butterworth, brings H. G. Wells’s electrifying science-fiction masterpiece to life with gripping intensity and atmospheric storytelling. Her dynamic performance heightens the suspense and urgency of this groundbreaking tale, as mysterious cylinders fall from the sky and unleash a terrifying Martian invasion upon England. The story is brought to life with an easy-to-understand tone that captures the panic, awe, and resilience of ordinary people confronting extraordinary destruction. The War of the Worlds is more than a...

Step into the trenches of World War I through the eyes of a pioneering cinematographer who captured the harrowing realities of battle on film. This gripping account details not only the challenges of filming amidst chaos but also the profound personal experiences that shaped the filmmakers journey. From the front lines to the silver screen, discover how this early cinematographer transformed his wartime experiences into a successful directing career in the years that followed. Join us for a captivating exploration of history, courage, and the art of storytelling through film. (Summary by R. S....

Set against the backdrop of Louis XIVs reign in France, a time celebrated for its literary brilliance as much as its military conquests, Racines La Thébaïde emerges as a poignant tragedy. Unlike the comedic works of Molière, this tale delves into the fierce conflict between brothers Eteocles and Polynices, ultimately leading to a devastating conclusion for all involved. This rendition begins with a biographical introduction of Racine, followed by the heart-wrenching drama that unfolds in Act 1. - Summary by Translator and ToddHW

Take a trip back to your favorite video store with this in-depth journey through the highs and lows of 80s cinema—with profiles of hundreds of films—and how Hollywood studios around the globe reflected a period of cultural change. The movies were flying blind in 1980. “New Hollywood” was...

Shield-Maidens: Architecture of Story is a cinematic deep dive into myth, memory, power, and the unseen structures that shape our world.Born from the universe of The Shield-Maidens trilogy, this podcast moves beyond the page to explore the deeper framework behind story itself — how narratives are built, how systems preserve or distort memory, and how identity is forged through conflict, love, and choice.Each episode weaves together:• Myth and modern reality• Character psychology and human behavior• Power structures and personal awakening• The craft of building worlds — and the ...