Bøger af Tom Ryan

Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone meets The Goonies in The Treasure Hunters Club--a rollicking murder mystery set in a seaside town filled with pirate lore, family secrets, unforgiveable grudges, secret societies, and of course, a treasure lost to time. WELCOME TO MAPLE BAY, NOVA SCOTIAFor nearly a century, people have ventured to the idyllic seaside town of Maple Bay in search of a legendary lost pirate treasure, but locals know there's more than just gold buried in the sand. As the paths of three strangers converge in Maple Bay, the truth is about to be blown wide open. But not before the bodies start to pile up.Peter Barnett is rapidly approaching 40 with little to show for it when a mysterious letter invites him to Maple Bay and the mansion his estranged family has called home for generations.Seventeen-year-old Dandy Feltzen is isolated and adrift following the death of her beloved grandfather, until his final request and a tantalizing clue sets her on a mission to solve the mystery he spent his entire life chasing.Cass Jones has given up on her dream of being a successful author when an unexpected opportunity lands in her lap: a housesitting gig in remote Maple Bay, where she stumbles on the perfect subject matter for her breakout book--and the handsome sailor who might be just the person to help her research it.Peter, Dandy and Cass have never met, but they're on a collision course with each other and the mystery that has defined Maple Bay for two centuries, and none of them are prepared for the shocking truths that may or may not still be buried there.

Renowned for his masterful storytelling, Alan J. Pakula (1928-1998) left an indelible mark on cinema history. Alan J. Pakula: Interviews offers a concise yet comprehensive overview of the director's illustrious career, from his early days in Hollywood to his rise as a major filmmaker. From the famous "paranoid trilogy" of Klute, The Parallax View, and All the President's Men to the gripping psychological drama of Sophie's Choice and his often-undervalued later work, Pakula's diverse filmography has captivated audiences and critics alike. The first published collection of interviews with the acclaimed director, this volume presents an illuminating portrait of Pakula as a filmmaker, an artist, and a man of many parts. The eighteen pieces compiled here, including an illuminating introduction and previously unpublished 1983 interview by editor Tom Ryan, provide a broad overview of Pakula's career. In his own words, Pakula recounts his experience as Robert Mulligan's producer, reflects on the bulk of films he made as director, and outlines his approach to the art of filmmaking. Taken as a whole, Alan J. Pakula: Interviews is a treasure trove of cinematic wisdom and a fitting tribute to the legacy of an important American filmmaker.

James Doyle was a most unlikely spy.Orphaned in 1916 at he age of six he went to live with his schoolteacher aunt in Paris. In1939 he returned to his hometown Waterford in neutral Ireland to avoid the war in Europe. An enigmatic stranger entered his life in 1941, a meting that was to have a profound effect on him. He was intimidated into joining the German Secret Service ( Abwehr) for a top secret mission into occupied France. The British Secret Service ( S.O.E.) became aware of Doyle's unusual recruitment, they persuaded him to join them as a double agent. On the successful completion of hie mission the Germans transferred him to Prague and Reinhard Heydrich's department where he became involved in the assassination attempt on Heydrich in may 1942. He escaped Prague following the shooting of Heydrich running the gauntlet through Germany, Switzerland and France.on his return to England he was retrained and dropped back into France as a member of a Jedburgh team to assist the resistance in the run-up to Operation Overlord, the liberation of occupied Europe.

Drawn by a fateful online post, Tom Ryan, with the help of his canine hiking partner, Atticus M. Finch, adopts Will, an elderly, deaf, and nearly blind soul who is filled with anger and pain. Tom hopes to give Will a place to die with dignity surrounded by the natural beauty of New Hampshire's White Mountains. But when he witnesses Will's fear and lack of trust, Tom realizes that his task entails so much more. With endless patience and the same meditative empathy Tom has nurtured in his relationship with Atticus, Will eventually begins to thrive, transforming into a happy, frolicking companion with a puppy-like zest for discovery and inspiring hundreds of thousands of people with his courage, resilience, and renewed heart. Will's Red Coat is a real-life fairy tale of promises kept and a life-changing, inviolable bond between friends. Heartbreaking, uplifting, and ultimately unforgettable, it honors the possibility held in all of us, at any stage of life.

Though he has made only five films in two decades-Strictly Ballroom, William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet, and the Oscar-nominated films Moulin Rouge!, Australia, and The Great Gatsby-Australian writer-director Baz Luhrmann is an internationally known brand name. His name has even entered the English language as a verb, as in "e;to Baz things up,"e; meaning "e;to decorate them with an exuberant flourish."e; Celebrated by some, loathed by others, his work is underscored by what has been described as "e;an aesthetic of artifice"e; and is notable for both its glittering surfaces and recurring concerns. In this collection of interviews, Luhrmann discusses his methods and his motives, explaining what has been important to him and his collaborators from the start and how he has been able to maintain an independence from the studios that have backed his films. He also speaks about his other artistic endeavors, including stage productions of La Boheme and A Midsummer Night's Dream, and his wife and collaborative partner Catherine Martin, who has received two Academy Awards for her work with Luhrmann.

New York Times BestsellerFollowing Atticus is the remarkable true story of a man and a dog embarking on the challenge of a lifetime. This is author Tom Ryan’s inspiring tale of how he and his miniature schnauzer companion, the “Little Buddha” Atticus M. Finch, attempted to scale all forty-eight of New Hampshire’s four thousand foot White Mountains twice in the dead of winter. It is a story of love, loss, and the resilience of the human and animal spirit that’s as thrilling as Into Thin Air and featuring the most endearing and unforgettable canine protagonist since Marley and Me.

New York Times BestsellerFollowing Atticus is the remarkable true story of a man and a dog embarking on the challenge of a lifetime. This is author Tom Ryan's inspiring tale of how he and his miniature schnauzer companion, the ?Little Buddha? Atticus M. Finch, attempted to scale all forty-eight of New Hampshire's four thousand foot White Mountains twice in the dead of winter. It is a story of love, loss, and the resilience of the human and animal spirit that's as thrilling as Into Thin Air and featuring the most endearing and unforgettable canine protagonist since Marley and Me.

Coach Tom Ryan gives you winning advice to improve your team's speed, power, and coordination. The book also includes essays by powerhouse coaches, champion wrestlers, and former competitors that demonstrate how to build a solid team and motivate young athletes, teach the fundamentals, and use drills for steady improvement.

Douglas Sirk (1897-1987) brought to all his work a distinctive style that led to his reputation as one of twentieth-century film's great directors. This book offers fresh insights into all of the director's films and situates them in the culture of their times. Tom Ryan also incorporates extensive interview material drawn from a variety of sources.

A moving story of the rescue dog that caused havoc and stole everyone's hearts by the New York Times bestselling author of Following Atticus