Entertainment History

After Steve Jobs was unceremoniously dismissed from Apple, he turned his attention to a little-known graphics art company that he owned called Pixar. One day, out of the blue, Jobs called Lawrence Levy, a Harvard-trained lawyer and Silicon Valley executive to whom he had never spoken before, in the hope of persuading Levy to help him get Pixar on the right track. What Levy found in Pixar was a company on the verge of failure. To Pixar and Beyond is the extraordinary story of what happened next.

From the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand on 28th June 1914, to the peace treaty signing in Versailles five years later, this recording charts the extraordinary conflct that was WW1. The war to end all wars' was a terrible human tragedy on an unprecedented scale. The programme includes all of the major events, actions, and personalities that decided the course of the conflict.

Explore the fascinating history of one of the world's most iconic car manufacturers, from the company's humble beginnings to the very pinnacle of automotive perfection. Enzo Ferrari's legacy can be seen in every car to bear the distinctive Prancing Horse badge, from road cars to racing models and supercars, as well as in the years of dominance enjoyed by Ferrari as the most successful name in Grand Prix racing history. This is a story unlike any other. This is the story of Ferrari.

Situated in a barren desert landscape, Las Vegas exists for one reason—water. Popular as a waystation for travelers, the Las Vegas Valley attracted the attention of railroad visionaries at the end of the 19th century. After purchasing land from a local widow, the developers laid out a town in 1905. Vegas hasn’t slowed down since.

எழததளர அசயதன ஶர தவ எழத சவசம பதபபகம வளயடடரககம பததகததன

Jim Marrs, author of the best-selling book "Our Occulted History: Do the Global Elite Conceal Ancient Aliens?" takes you into this secret world and exposes the truth about Ancient Aliens and their connection to modern rulers. Our planet is replete with examples of Ancient Alien visitation, but most of this knowledge is not common, and has been sequestered away and known only by the power elite. Explore mind blowing research that makes it very hard to dispute that Aliens have been on Earth in pre-history and are still here today!

Relive the Magic of the 80s: Discover the Untold Stories Behind the Decade's Biggest Chart-Toppers! Step into a time machine and relive the golden era of music with “Stories Behind the Songs: 1980-1989.” This captivating book takes you on a journey through the biggest hits of the 80s, unraveling the secrets, inspirations, and untold stories behind the top 100 chart-toppers that defined a generation.

Lamborghini, Mercedes, Jaguar, Rolls-Royce - true legends of the open road. For decades, car manufacturers have constantly developed innovative ideas that push the boundaries of motoring design and performance. Take an in-depth look at some of the most desirable and iconic cars to have been built in the history of automotive design in all their majestic glory, with this superb publication.

எளய தமழல பலலவர வரலற (மலம: இரசமணககனர) ம.இரசமணககனரன மல நல இநதத தலமறயனரககப பரயம வகயல இககலத தமழநடயல எளமயக எழதபபடடளளத. பலலவரகளன வரலறற மழவதமக அறநதகளள இதபனற இனனர நல இலல எனலம. சழரகளகக மனபகத தமழ நலததன பரமபரபப, ஏறததழ 600 ஆணடகலம ஆடச சயதவரகள பலலவரகள. சழரகளன கலததல தமழகக கடடடக கல உசசம தடடத எனறலம, அதறகன அடததளதத ஆழமக இடடவரகள பலலவரகள. தமழ நலததல மதனமதலல கரஙகறகள கணட கவல எழபபய பலலவரகள, சஙகறகளல கடடபபடட கவலகளக கரஙகறகளல பதபபககவம சயதரகள. இதனச சனறகளடன வளகககறர நலசரயர.

This book contains a treasure trove of 1,001 facts that will astound you. Whether you're a trivia enthusiast, a parent looking for a fun learning tool, or simply someone who loves to learn new things, 1,001 Amazing Random Fun Facts for Adults and Kids is just the audiobook you need. Forget about boring textbooks and stale encyclopaedia entries! This audiobook captures the attention of both young and old with its easy-to-understand language and bite-sized snippets of knowledge. Perfect for road trips!

The First 60 Years: The History of Afro-American Musical Theater and Entertainment chronicles the contributions made by Black Americans to the entertainment industry in America from 1871 through 1930. This book describes, among other subjects, the types of traveling circuses performers worked on and the types of material performed there. This book also chronicles the history and the beginnings of Black Vaudeville in America, the creation of the blues, and the beginnings of Black theatrical entrepreneurship that took place in America during its most racist times.

Die Geschichte der Videospiele beginnt in den frühen 1970er Jahren und ist ein faszinierender Weg von primitiven, experimentellen Projekten hin zu einer multibillionen Dollar schweren Industrie. Um die Ursprünge dieser Revolution zu verstehen, müssen wir die Pioniere und Technologien betrachten, die den Grundstein für alles legten, was folgte.

From its early amateur days played in the Corinthian Spirit, Preston North End's "Invincibles" of 1888 and great players like Stanley Matthews and Pelé, to the Premier League glory days of Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsène Wenger, A History of Football is the story of the dominant teams, memorable occasions, and larger-than-life characters that shaped the game throughout its development. For all lovers of the beautiful game, this is an essential reference to its 150-year history.

There’s so much to see and do in the San Fernando Valley that you might find it hard to decide where to begin. From movie studio tours, amusement parks, cultural centers, metaphysical spots, a historic mission, hiking trails, huge parks, lovely gardens, restaurants galore, and much, much more, the Valley, as locals call it, is the place for fun. Author Susan Hartzler who grew up there shares the rich history of the area and hidden secrets and personal stories in this exhaustive guide.

The lure of the road has long been a dangerous drug, copiously laced with promises of triumph and disaster. This is the story of those who could not resist the cocktail and the machines that provided their fix. Formula 1 began in 1950, and each season is detailed with gripping descriptions of stunning achievement and sadness. Including the emergence of Mercedes as an F1 force and Lewis Hamilton's return to the top of the standings, this is the history of Grand Prix.

Profiles different kinds of ships, including triremes, Viking longboats, ships of the line, and more. Throughout the history of mankind, seafaring has played a pivotal role in trade, warfare, transport, and exploration. From the very first dug-out wooden canoes used by our ancestors, to the great ocean-going palaces that glide on the water today, ships have a rich history, and have played an important part in the development of mankind.

This wonderfully illustrative publication provides a comprehensive and informative history of the Royal Navy. From the first standing navy created to repel Viking invasions during the reign of King Alfred and England's famous victory over the Spanish Armada in 1588, to the D-Day landings at Normandy during WWII and the Navy's role in the 21st century, this is a gripping account of the warfare force that became the most powerful navy in the world.

Popular entertainment has frequently been hailed as the harbingers of social downfall, but is it really that simple? From public executions to theater, from ballet to video games, this brief essay examines the turmoil that surrounds history's most cherished forms of entertainment.

Includes descriptions of 20 important artifacts, including the Sphinx, the Rosetta Stone, King Tut's funerary mask, and many more Africa may have given rise to the first human beings. And Egypt probably gave rise to the first great civilizations, which continue to fascinate modern societies across the globe nearly 5,000 years later.

It’s time to learn your Horrid Histories, you know that when he’s King he’ll be King of everything, so bow down to the inevitable when Henry finds out he’s King Henry the Ninth, discovers the power of a well chosen word and finds out what’s in a name. This is a truly regal (and Horrid!) collection of 11 Horrid Henry super stories performed by the show's full cast.