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Soon to be seen in Star Wars: The Last Jedi, welcome to the casino city of Canto Bight. A place where exotic aliens, captivating creatures, and other would-be high rollers are willing to risk everything to make their fortunes. Set across one fateful evening, these four original novellas explore the deception and danger of the lavish casino city.

Long-time resident John Ross, the author of You Don’t Know China and Formosan Odyssey, delves into the most acclaimed, interesting, and influential books on Taiwan, along with some personal favorites. Most entries are nonfiction works originally published in English (translated Chinese-language books will be covered in a separate upcoming title).

Galileo, Einstein, Curie, Darwin, Hawking - we know the names, but how much do we really know about these people? Galileo gained notoriety over his battle with the Vatican, but did you know that this father of modern science was also an accomplished lute player? And Darwin of course discovered the principle by which new species are formed, but his bold curiosity extended to the dinner table as well. Eureka! explains how these scientific geniuses have shaped our understanding - and how they spent their free time as well.

What has been missing from the daring tales of fairy tale heroes is quite simply some heft. In Burly Tales, Lambda Literary Award-winning editor Steve Berman has gathered a dozen stories of whimsy and romance that feature gay men with plenty of curves and fur. Run away with us to enchanted woods, where the cubs and bears are not going to eat you (not without informed, enthusiastic consent), where no one will judge if you take up residence in a house with seven bearded men and only one bed.

Lou talks about a party he was at for St. Patrick's Day. Lou insults Mrs Abbott. Lou talks to Susan about perfume. Lou wants to borrow Bud's car, but he does not have a license. They go to get Lou a license. He gets in the car to take a test. He gets a ticket. Lou ends up in jail and is sentenced to death.

Imagine Holmes trying to solve the case of an invisible man attacking London - matching wits with a traveler from out of time - tracking down a human/feline hybrid - using his deductive skills to help fight Martian and lunar invaders! These are just some of the stories included in Sherlock Holmes: Adventures in the Realms of H.G. Wells.

Imagine a slight change to our historical timeline where the Industrial Revolution heated up much quicker than expected. Technological marvels such as airships, trains, battleships, and submarines came into being much earlier. They were followed by steam-powered wonders such as mechanical men, flying ships, and even crafts capable of reaching the deepest fathoms of the sea or traveling to distant celestial orbs. That is the world where Sherlock Holmes and his Boswell, Dr. Watson find themselves in Sherlock Holmes: Adventures in the Realms of Steampunk.

Welcome to Movie Magic with Jesse Grant & John Grant - a podcast all about sharing our love of movies and television! Join us weekly to review the latest movies and TV series, as well as cover various movie topics, news and play some fun film trivia games too! We have one mission with this podcast - To bring the joy of movies to as many people as possible, and create a space for all people and opinions to be shared and heard. As we don't believe there are toxic fans, only passionate ones! With that said, hope you all enjoy!

A Doctor Who fan and his friend rank every episode ever, from the new series and the old.

A discussion of horror films, the good and the bad, and influential films. Join the talk.

Abbott and Costello were an American comedy duo composed of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello, whose work on radio and in film and television made them the most popular comedy team of the 1940s and early 1950s. The show mixed comedy with musical interludes and special guests. This volume contains episodes of Abbott and Costello from 1944 through 1946 and showcases some of their most comedic shows such as "Lou Promises His Girlfriend a Job", "Bud and Lou Are in a Play", and "Lou's Christmas Party".

Abbott and Costello were an American comedy duo composed of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello, whose work on radio and in film and television made them the most popular comedy team of the 1940s and early 1950s. The show mixed comedy with musical interludes and special guests. This volume contains episodes of Abbott and Costello from 1948 through 1949 and showcases some of their most comedic shows such as "Lou Learns to Swim", "Susan Moves Upstairs", and "New Year's Eve".

Abbott and Costello discuss Valentine's Day. Guest Charles Laughton joins the cast in The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe. Ted R. Gamble (of the Treasury Department) speaks from Washington, DC, about the Fourth War Loan.

Lou discovers the notion of income tax and doesn't like it.

Lou was watching a circus parade. Lou was a trick horse rider. Abbott and Costello go to the circus. Sally Eilers is the circus manager. She tries to get Lou to be a lion tamer. Instead, they run a baseball booth. Alan Hale wrestles Lou.

Abbott and Costello talk about their relatives. Then they remember they only have a few more days to file income tax. They talk taxes with an income tax accountant. Lou does not have to pay income tax if he makes no more money. Mrs. Abbott gives Lou $20, and now he has $20 too much. Matty Malneck gives Lou $20. Lou buys raffle tickets. Lou wins $3,000 in the raffle. He tries to give the money away, but he ends up with more money. He now has $45,000.

Bud wants Lou to get a job. Lou thinks of opening up a night club. Lou is going to try and buy an aircraft carrier from the navy for the night club. He buys it and sets up his nightclub.

Lou's Uncle Mike is running for Mayor of North Hollywood. They talk about Uncle Mike's political career. Lou gives Susan a present. She gives Lou a kiss. Bud gives Lou advice on how to propose to a girl. Lou wants to be a T­ Man. Abbott and Costello go to the Blue Goose Cafe. Lou tries to pick up a lady. Lou gets in a card game.

Lou got a black eye from a date. Lou's running for dog catcher. Lou is becoming an artist. Susan is mad at Lou since he went out with another girl. Bud wants some new ideas for the show. Benny Rubin has an idea to let the audience participate.

Abbott and Costello say next Sunday is Mother's Day and talk about what present to get. Lou needs money for a present, and Bud asks him to live in a haunted house. Abbott and Costello go to the house. The ghost turns out to be Mrs. Wetwash. She is looking for a treasure map, and Lou finds it.