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Ready for a fun-filled gallop through the contemporary country music scene?From the diva chic of Shania Twain to the kitschy appeal of Dolly Parton, this illustrated handbook celebrates the styles and starpower that make today’s country hot, fun, and incredibly sexy. Saluting living legends Loretta Lynn and Willie Nelson alongside current superstars Faith Hill and Tim McGraw, The Girls’ Guide to Country gives female fans of all ages the lowdown on the music, fashion, lifestyle, memorabilia, and, of course, the sexy men of this wildly popular genre.So, saddle up and get ready to enjoy:pinups of seven essential hunksthirteen easy steps for how to become a country superstarin-depth analysis of seventeen truly outstanding country hairstyles (mullets and more!)insider tips on everything from how to score free Kenny Chesney concert tickets to how dress like the Dixie Chicksand much more!Praise for The Girls’ Guide to Elvi s“It’s just like being in junior high again. This book offers the scoop on Elvis’s way with women—the wives, the girlfriends, the screaming fans—and leaves plenty of room for ever important hair and wardrobe discussions.” — Time“Adelman gives a girl all she could want to know about her idol.” — Chicago Tribune

A must-have guide to the most underrated films of all chick flicks!Whether you need to heal a broken heart, have a case of the “mean reds,” or are just yearning for a cozy night at home, nothing is more satisfying than a good chick flick. Now there’s finally a book that celebrates the genre that has brought you the tearjerkers and Cinderella stories that have been your guilty pleasure for years.Inside, Kim Adelman, author of The Girls’ Guide to Elvis and The Girls’ Guide to Country , A full year’s worth of chick flicksCinema’s most memorable fashion statementsHundreds of DVD recommendationsLittle-known gems waiting to be discoveredThe best sequels to your favorite filmsA chance to test your chick-flick IQRecipes for disaster, heartbreak, and fried green tomatoesThe inside dirt on Hollywood hunksThe chick flick Hall of FameAnd much, much moreYou’ll find this photo-packed guidebook to be as entertaining as the films it honors.

Each year 8,000+ short films compete to fill 60 slots at the Sundance Film Festival. On an average day, 792 film and video projects vie for funding on Kickstarter. And every minute 300 hours of video are uploaded to YouTube. In this competitive environment, a short filmmaker can no longer invest time, money, and dreams of glory in the theory that "if you build it, they will come." The challenge is making the right kind of short: one that will make a splash. Covering the nuts-and-bolts of production while stressing the importance of artistic expression, this invaluable handbook shows a first-time filmmaker how to make a buzzworthy little film that could launch a lucrative Hollywood career. Packed with over 75 photos and insider advice from dozens of high-profile professionals, including Sundance and Tribeca festival programmers and Academy Award(R) winners and nominees, Making It Big in Shorts puts the emphasis on making films shorter, faster, and cheaper.