This illustrated collection of humorous essays and fun extras makes the case for one of our most iconic celebrities, from the wrestling mat to the silver screen. There are three certainties in life: death, taxes, and the awesomeness of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Sporting a proverbial Rotten Tomatoes score of 100 percent, Certified Fresh, The Rock embodies everything we want from our Hollywood superstars...and everything we admire in those who so boldly pursue the American dream. But how did it all happen? How did a loathed professional wrestler become the most famous person in the world? Was it just good timing? Years of trial and error? Countless hours in the gym? A winning smile? Or his total mastery of Instagram Stories? Composed of five critical essays and fun extras, For Your Consideration: Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson looks at the distinct phases of the legend’s career, examining the ways in which he has become both an on-screen heartthrob and an off-screen hero to the millions (AND MILLIONS!) who’ve followed him from the wrestling mat to the silver screen.

This illustrated collection of humorous essays and fun extras makes the case for one of our most iconic celebrities, from Bill and Ted to John Wick. Critics have long debated Keanu Reeves’s career, but one thing is for certain: over the course of thirty years, the seemingly immortal actor has constantly subverted Hollywood stereotypes and expectations of A-listers, without (always) sacrificing commercial success. He’s the type to start his own publishing company, quote Hamlet, give away his salary to film crews, and generate memes through the simple act of eating lunch. Along the way, he has transcended the ironic gaze of the internet to become the true object of its affection, prompting a cultural phenomenon known as the Keanussance. Composed of five critical essays and fun extras, For Your Consideration: Keanu Reeves looks at the distinct phases of the legendary actor’s career, from Bill and Ted to the John Wick franchise, and examines the ways in which Keanu strives to be excellent and kind in work and life.

Now you can celebrate Fast! Furious! Food! Let Dominic Toretto tune up your home menu with 68 recipes inspired by the iconic Fast & Furious movies. From classic Toretto family BBQ to home versions of Chinese street food and more, relive iconic movie moments through there delicious dishes. Race through the exciting locales, characters, and thrilling action of The Fast Saga in this collection of appetizers, main courses, desserts, and drinks that takes Fast & Furious enthusiasts on an inspired ride across the iconic film franchise. This unique book includes 68 recipes for delicious meals and handcrafted cocktails to share with family! Fast and Furious: Salud Mi Familia: The Official Cookbook includes step-by-step instructions, beautiful full-color photography, helpful cooking and mixology tips, and recipes ranging from simple to advanced, making it perfect for home cooks of all skill levels. This book is an essential addition to every fan’s bar cart or bookshelf. THE ONLY OFFICIAL FAST SAGA COOKBOOK: The first officially licensed Fast & Furious cookbook. Created in conjunction with NBC Universal 68 RECIPES: With 68 recipes inspired by street races, heists, spies, and family, there’s something to delight everyone BITES FOR EVERY OCCASION: Includes recipes for delicious appetizers, main courses, desserts, and cocktails to celebrate any occasion MOVIE MEMORIES: Relive favorite characters and scenes from each of The Fast Saga films FULL-COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY: Features beautiful full-color photography of the delicious, fully prepared appetizers, main courses, desserts, and drinks to help ensure success

Breaking down the 40-year history of the world’s most popular art form, one video game at a time Pong. The Legend of Zelda.Final Fantasy VII. Rock Band.Fortnite. Animal Crossing: New Horizons. For each of the 40 years of video game history, there is a defining game, a game that captured the zeitgeist and left a legacy for all games that followed. Through a series of entertaining, informative, and opinionated critical essays, author and tech journalist Jordan Minor investigates, in chronological order, the innovative, genre-bending, and earth-shattering games from 1977 through 2022. Minor explores development stories, critical reception, and legacy, and also looks at how gaming intersects with and eventually influences society at large while reveling in how uniquely and delightfully bizarre even the most famous games tend to be. From portly plumbers to armor-clad space marines and the speedy rodents in between, Video Game of the Year paints individual portraits that, as a whole, give readers a stronger appreciation for the vibrant variety and long-lasting impact of this fresh, exciting, and massively popular art form. Illustrated throughout with retro-inspired imagery and featuring contributions from dozens of leading industry voices, including New York Times bestselling author Jason Schreier (Blood, Sweat, and Pixels; Kotaku), Max Scoville (IGN), Rebekah Valentine (IGN), Blessing Adeoye Jr. (Kinda Funny), and Devindra Hardawar (Engadget), this year-by-year anthology is a loving reflection on the world’s most popular art form. Featured Games: 1977 - Pong; 1978 - Space Invaders; 1979 - Speed Freak; 1980 - Pac-Man; 1981 - Donkey Kong; 1982 - Pitfall!; 1983 - Dragon’s Lair; 1984 - Tetris; 1985 - Super Mario Bros.; 1986 - Dragon Quest; 1987 - The Legend of Zelda; 1988 - Mega Man 2; 1989 - SimCity; 1990 - The Secret of Monkey Island; 1991 - Sonic the Hedgehog; 1992 - Wolfenstein 3D; 1993 - NBA Jam; 1994 - Super Street Fighter II Turbo; 1995 - Donkey Kong Country 2; 1996 - Super Mario 64; 1997 - Final Fantasy VII; 1998 - Metal Gear Solid; 1999 - System Shock 2; 2000 Counter-Strike; 2001 - Halo: Combat Evolved; 2002 - Grand Theft Auto: Vice City; 2003 - The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker; 2004 - World of Warcraft; 2005 - Resident Evil 4; 2006 - Wii Sports; 2007 - Rock Band; 2008 - Spore; 2009 - Uncharted 2; 2010 - Super Meat Boy; 2011 - Minecraft; 2012 - Telltale’s The Walking Dead; 2013 - Depression Quest; 2014 - Destiny; 2015 - The Witcher 3; 2016 - Pokémon Go; 2017 - Fortnite; 2018 - Super Smash Bros. Ultimate; 2019 - Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice; 2020 - Animal Crossing: New Horizons; 2022 - The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe

Focusing on a less acknowledged period in Action Cinema history, Gender and Action Films prioritises female led action movies and champion a more meaningful interaction and representation between the Action genre and contemporary issues of race, sexuality, and gender.

Welcome to Destiny — is it Mayberry or Middle Earth? A series of strange events in Destiny have Tempest Pomeroy reeling. Between her Djinni brother missing, the body she discovered in the clubhouse, and her quickening Tempestaerie powers approaching, not to mention all the Alphas in her world going crazy, well… to say she's having a bad week would be like saying Katrina dropped a little rain on the Gulf Coast. Tempe is a mail carrier and a Paramortal like her family, but until now - with only a few measly talents - she thought she might be adopted. There's an immediate attraction between her and Destiny's hunky new sheriff, former Navy pilot Jack Lang, who's investigating the odd occurrences, but it won't last. All the men in Tempe's life leave eventually. Oh, and the sheriff? He thinks he's settled in a normal small town to raise his teenage daughter—like Mayberry?! We'll see how that turns out… As the Para-moon approaches and more non-humans arrive in Destiny, will Jack stick around, or take the next jet out of Middle Earth? This collection includes books 1-3: Storm Crazy, Cry Me a River, and Eve of Chaos. "This is my new favorite series." "Can't wait for the next one!" "Run don't walk to the buy button" "Wow…just Wow! Give me some more!" This is a continued story of Jack Lang and Tempest Pomeroy and the rest of their Paramortal community. They are not standalones. Destiny is an urban fantasy paranormal romance, a world of vampires, fae, dragons, and other supernaturals whose mission is to protect those weaker than themselves. The series is a fun emotional and quirky ride with twists and turns that will keep you guessing and relationships that make you want to come back for more. Readers say, "Come to Destiny, you won't want to leave." Books 1-6 follow the transformation of Tempest Pomeroy as she comes into her power, Sheriff Jack Lang's acceptance of his new world and the growth of secondary Paramortal characters like Montana and Conor, the dragon. Reading order: Storm Crazy, 1 Cry Me a River, 2 Eve of Chaos, 3 Blame it on the Moon, 4 Take These Broken, 5 Blood Moon, 6

In this book, esteemed television executive and Harvard lecturer Ken Basin offers a comprehensive overview of the business, financial, and legal structure of the U.S. television industry, as well as its dealmaking norms. Written for working or aspiring creative professionals who want to better understand the entertainment industry — as well as for executives, agents, managers, and lawyers looking for a reference guide — The Business of Television presents a readable, in-depth introduction to rights and talent negotiations, intellectual property, backend deals, licensing, streaming platforms, international production, and much more. The book also includes breakdowns after each chapter summarizing deal points and points of negotiation, a glossary, a list of referenced cases, and a wealth of real-world examples to help readers put the material into context.

Isn’t it just like a man to exit a relationship when he finds out a woman has a few little secrets. I’m Tempest Pomeroy - the woman with the secrets. The last time I saw my boyfriend, Jack Lang, he was out cold on the floor of the Enchanted Glen clubhouse. Not from drinking; he’s the sheriff, after all. No, Jack tripped after getting a look at the real me. I’m a storm witch. My whole life has been a lie, but I can’t dwell on that. Time is running out for my brother River. Since River’s disappearance, Jack and I have gone from attraction to suspicion, support to friendship, from romance to oh-my-god-get-away-from-me revulsion. Once this ex-Navy pilot is up to speed on everything, he’ll either join us or grab his daughter and take the first jet out of Middle Earth. 'Cause there's a lot of everything. The Destiny Paramortals is a series with recurring characters on their Paramortal journey. They are not standalones. Here you’ll meet shifters, vampires, dragons, tempestaeries, djinn and fae with surprises at every turn. Everyone gets their HEA, just not in book 1. Read them in order. Destiny Paramortals (Paranormal Urban Fantasy /Romance) Storm Crazy Cry Me a River Eve of Chaos Blame it on the Moon Take these Broken Wings Blood Moon

A uniquely Canadian approach to multicultural counselling In a country as diverse as Canada, a multicultural counselling approach provides an essential starting point for working with people from different ethnicities, sexualities, gender identities, abilities and religious backgrounds. Bringing Canadian perspectives to the field of multicultural counselling, this collection provides practical approaches to counselling in Indigenous, Asian, Black Canadian, Hispanic, South Asian and LGBTQ2+ communities, among others, along with advice for treating migrant and refugee clients. The third edition of Diversity, Culture and Counselling addresses crucial issues such as systemic racism, immigration policy, climate change, and discriminatory policies, reflecting the many changes that have arisen in Canada since the publication of the second edition. Along with an all-new chapter on counselling during a national crisis, each chapter has been revised to reflect the current state of diversity in Canadian counselling with contributors from a range of backgrounds.