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Features a comprehensive look at the life and legendary career of filmmaker George Lucas.

Explores Alice Walker's life experiences and her lifework in context of her philosophical thought, and celebrates the author's creative genius and heroism which is exhibited in her literary works.

Profiles the life and career of director George Lucas, from his early days as a cinematography student to his Hollywood internship and eventual blockbuster success.

Author David Donald shares childhood memories of Christmastime in rural Appalachia.

Growing up poor in a small town in Georgia, Alice Walker became aware of the effects of prejudice and segregation at a young age. She would later call on these early experiences when writing her most famous novel, The Color Purple. But the themes of Walker's prose and poetry extend far beyond race, including women's issues, religion, relationships, and culture. This text explores the many themes of her work, as well as her use of characterization, literary devices, and plot. Through biographical information, quotes from the author, excerpts from texts, and critical analysis, readers will obtain a strong appreciation for the life and works of this controversial and esteemed author.

Editor Terry McDonell offers practical advice for how the editing process works, and the journalists, writers, and media personalities he has encountered along the way.

Profiles the life and career of director George Lucas, from his early days as a cinematography student to his Hollywood internship and eventual blockbuster success.

Traces the development of Silicon Valley and the Information Age, focusing on the work of Jim Clark, a young man whose companies have helped shape the Internet revolution.

On May 25, 1977, a problem-plagued, budget-straining independent science-fiction film opened in a mere thirty-two American movie theaters. Conceived, written, and directed by a little-known filmmaker named George Lucas, the movie originally called The Star Wars quickly drew blocks-long lines, bursting box-office records and ushering in a new way for movies to be made, marketed, and merchandised. It is now one of the most adored-and successful-movie franchises of all time.