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A deeply moving and profoundly uplifting story about living with joy, even in the face of adversity. 'Part memoir and part masterclass in finding hope and joy in the face of unthinkable challenges. This isn't a book about cancer, it's a book about living' – Jaquie Brown Dai Henwood wanted to...

Originally published in 1962, The Lonely Life is legendary silver screen actress Bette Davis's lively and riveting account of her life, loves, and marriages--now in ebook for the first time, and updated with an afterword she wrote just before her death. As Davis says in the opening lines of her...

Kenneth Branagh stars in BBC Radio 4's ambitious eight-hour dramatisation of Life and Fate, Vasily Grossman's epic masterpiece set during the Battle of Stalingrad. This powerful work, completed in 1960, charts the fate of both a nation and a family in the turmoil of war. Its comparison of Stalinism with Nazism was considered by Soviet authorities to be so dangerous that the KGB placed the manuscript under arrest and Grossman was informed his book would not be published for at least 200 years.

Stephen K Amos and the comedy circuit's best stand-ups attempt to unravel the knotty problems of life Award-winning jokesmith and self-confessed idiot Stephen K Amos teams up with some of the world's sharpest comic minds to compile a dummies' guide to being a modern human. From raising children...

For millions of people around the world, Carol Brady is synonymous with motherhood, but growing up as the youngest of ten children in rural Indiana in the aftermath of the Great Depression, Florence Henderson lived a life quite different from that of the quintessential TV mom she later played on...

This is an engrossing and candid book, a beguiling exploration of what it means to be a producer, including purchasing rights, developing scripts, casting actors, managing directors, editing film, and winning awards. Filled with tales of legendary and beloved films, as well as some not-so-legendary and forgotten ones, A Life in Movies takes listeners behind the scenes and into the history of Hollywood.

The Art of Is contains breath-of-fresh-air thinking about how to cultivate the kind of game-changing creativity everyone seeks. Stephen Nachmanovitch shows exactly how the passion and immediacy of improvisation can be cultivated and how, in fact, we all improvise all the time - whether we are driving or deep in conversation.

Come to the movies with two celebrated spirituality writers—American poet and author Kathleen Norris and Irish storyteller and peace activist Gareth Higgins. In A Whole Life in Twelve Movies, Norris and Higgins invite listeners along as they discuss acclaimed movies that can help us better understand our lives—from before birth to death and beyond. Featuring twelve films, including 2001: A Space Odyssey, Malcolm X, and Babette's Feast, this book is perfect for individuals or groups to watch and discuss movies over the course of a year.

From the Emmy-winning writer and creator of All My Children, One Life to Live, and Loving, a memoir of her trailblazing rise to the top of the television industry, including behind-the-scenes stories from some of the most beloved soaps of all time Before there was Erica Kane, Adam Chandler...

Walt Frasier has 30+ years in the performing arts business, 22 years in comedy and is 20 years day job free thanks to international live perofrmance credits in comedyz theatre and music, TV, commercials and also producing, direction, corporate team building, event entertainment and more. This podcast is a exploration into what it takes to become a working artist, but perhaps more importantly, how to us the skills learned in comedy and theater to better all lives. These skills that make us better live performers transfer to the board room and the bed room.

Just who is Pascal? Where did he come from? Where is he going? And what is the truth behind his life? Hollywood insider Kurt Motown tells all in this new series from Sloppers AI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"The meaning of life is the most urgent of questions", said the existentialist thinker Albert Camus. And no less a philosopher than Woody Allen has wondered: "How is it possible to find meaning in a finite world, given my waist and shirt size?" The essays in Movies and the Meaning of Life look at popular and cult movies, examining their assumptions and insights on meaning-of-life questions....

"Life with Dexter" was a very popular Australian radio comedy program that aired from the 1950s through to the mid-1960s.Here's a breakdown of the show:Premise: The show revolved around the daily happenings of the Dutton household, featuring the lovable and often bumbling patriarch, Dexter Dutton, his somewhat sharp-tongued wife Kessie (also known as Jessie), and their two children, Janie and Ashley (also known as Ashleigh). It was known for its humorous take on everyday family situations.Star and Creator: The show starred Willie Fennell as Dexter Dutton, and he was also the creator of the ...

The Life of Lexx podcast is all about exploring life's ups and downs through real conversations and relatable stories. Lexx invites guests to share their journeys, offering inspiration and insights that connect with listeners. It's a mix of humor and depth, reminding us we’re all in this together!

Join us as we delve into the captivating world of Sarah Bernhardt, the legendary French actress who graced the stage in some of the most beloved plays of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. A pioneer in the transition to the silver screen, Bernhardt was celebrated not only for her extraordinary talent but also for her stunning beauty. In this episode, we present her autobiography in English, providing a glimpse into the life of a true theatrical icon. For those interested, the original French version is also available in our catalog. - Summary by Lynne Thompson

Are you constantly baffled by the mysteries of modern living? Do you lie awake at night wondering why the smoke alarm batteries always die in the middle of the night? Then "Mysteries of Mundane Life" is the podcast for you! We take your everyday frustrations, your tiny annoyances, your "why does this always happen to me?" moments, and we explain them with the kind of elaborate (and entirely fictional) conspiracies they truly deserve.

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Hannah Otto and Michael Sheeks curate some thoughts on Theatre, Communicating, and Living Well.

Hosted by Brad Cocks and Shane Buzza, An Eventful Life, is a motivational and inspirational podcast that educates and shares the stories of influential event industry leaders from across the world.We relay different insights and perspectives on how to approach this ever changing and creative industry, in a platform that enables passionate, knowledgeable, industry figureheads and leaders to share their unique experiences from their careers and life.An Eventful Life, your ultimate destination to the world of events, all in the form of a compelling podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...

Sean Hughes has taken a break from his novel writing and the hit TV show Never Mind the Buzzcocks to write and perform a new live show entitled Alibis for Life. Recorded in Melbourne, Australia, this new title is Sean's most cynical and perceptive work to date. Starring Matt and Diane as the married (with big problems) couple next door, Sean drags his audience into a hilarious world of sex, drugs, betrayal, and brilliantly observed asides that will leave you gasping.