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Into the Lion's Mouth: The True Story of Dusko Popov: World ...

Into the Lion's Mouth: The True Story of Dusko Popov: World ...

Larry Loftis

Indeed, when Rick Blaine finished his farewell in the fog, it was to Portugal's capital that Ilsa Lund and Victor Laszlo fled. And as Casablanca mirrored Lisbon, so Rick Blaine's life was strangely similar to Dusko Popov's. In the movie Blaine had ...
Political Philosophy Comes to Rick's: Casablanca and ...

Political Philosophy Comes to Rick's: Casablanca and ...

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II This brief discussion of the character of Rick Blaine suggests that Casablanca does repay close analysis, and the other essays in this volume take up the challenge of exploring what the movie can teach us about a whole range of political, ...
Encyclopedia of the Underground Railroad

Encyclopedia of the Underground Railroad

J. Blaine Hudson

LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CATALOGUING-IN-PUBLICATION DATA Hudson, J. Blaine. Encyclopedia of the underground railroad / J. Blaine Hudson. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN-13: 978-0-7864-2459-7 ...
The Actors:

The Actors:

Richard Schickel

Like Rick Blaine, most of his characters were quite aware of the general principles of conventional morality or, if you prefer, traditional masculine ethics. Therefore, he was never truly a classic existential hero, forced to define himself and his ...
Black Ocean

Black Ocean

Rick Blaine

An exciting, fact-based thriller that turns the events of 1941 inside out, as American and Japanese agents vie for the control of Hawaii as well as the hearts and minds of those caught up in the maelstrom.
Reflections of the Shadow

Reflections of the Shadow

Jeffrey Hirschberg

His whip is his spokesperson – and Jones would have it no other way. Rick Blaine (Casablanca): The Hero Out for Himself “I stick my neck out for nobody.” Never has there been a more self- serving, cynical, and sarcastic hero in American film.
Blaine's Way

Blaine's Way

Monica Hughes

Blaine Williams recalls his childhood in rural Ontario during the Depression and his participation in World War II at the age of seventeen
Blackjack Blueprint: How to Play Like a Pro... Part-Time

Blackjack Blueprint: How to Play Like a Pro... Part-Time

Rick Blaine

From the first turn of the card to getting out of a foreign country with a suitcase full of cash, this is the most comprehensive book ever written on learning to play blackjack for profit.
American: Beyond Our Grandest Notions

American: Beyond Our Grandest Notions

Chris Matthews

Casablanca ends with the start of a “beautiful friendship” between the American Rick Blaine and the French police chief played by Claude Rains (who also played Senator Paine in Mr. Smith Goes to Washington). Both of them have now joined ...
The Origins of Cool in Postwar America

The Origins of Cool in Postwar America

Joel Dinerstein

play that made Rick Blaine the American anti-hero of 1941 and a man for all seasons? And why did cool itself emerge in Hollywood in 1940–41? Why this attitude then? And why wasn't it the tall, blond, suave, courageous Nazi hunter Victor ...
Blackjack Blueprint–Second Edition: How to Play Like a Pro ...

Blackjack Blueprint–Second Edition: How to Play Like a Pro ...

Rick Blaine

After that, in his first major publishing effort, Viktor rolled out Don Schlesinger's Blackjack Attack 3, The Ultimate Weapon, which is truly a masterpiece. Viktor has always been supportive of my projects. Thanks, Viktor. Sal Piacente is the top ...
Activate

Activate

Adele Jones

Eddie finished the set-up as Sophie came near to watch. 'Blaine, you can type to your heart's content now. Go for it.' Sweet Sophie read over Blaine's shoulder. She smiled and kissed his temple between the wires, causing a warm spot to blaze ...
Screenwriting With a Conscience: Ethics for Screenwriters

Screenwriting With a Conscience: Ethics for Screenwriters

Marilyn Beker

Whocan forgetthesegreat exchanges: CAPTAIN LOUIS RENAULT Whatin heaven's name brought youto Casablanca? RICK BLAINE My health. I came to Casablanca for the waters. CAPTAINLOUIS RENAULT The waters? What waters ? We're ...
Rick Steves Mediterranean Cruise Ports

Rick Steves Mediterranean Cruise Ports

Rick Steves

Rick Steves' expertise on how to have a meaningful cultural experience when you only have a few hours in each city Unlike other cruising guidebooks, Rick focuses on the main attraction: the grandest cities on the Mediterranean coast Full ...
Hitler's Engineers: Fritz Todt and Albert Speer - Master ...

Hitler's Engineers: Fritz Todt and Albert Speer - Master ...

Blaine Taylor

With over 300 photographs, this is the first work that examines their unique role in history's most terrible war. BLAINE TAYLOR is the author of eight previous photographic studies on the World War II era.
Vampire Sunrise: Delilah Street: Paranormal Investigator

Vampire Sunrise: Delilah Street: Paranormal Investigator

Carole Nelson Douglas

“He did it using the Inferno's Humphrey Bogart 'Rick Blaine' CinSim, who broke free of the lower-level Casablanca key club and got to the William Powell 'Nick Charles' CinSim at the Inferno Bar. Nicky somehow tipped off his 'cousin' William  ...
Rick Stein Main Courses

Rick Stein Main Courses

Rick Stein

This charming gift book contains 12 of Rick Stein's favourite recipes for main courses, hand-picked by Rick from his entire recipe collection.
Seeing the Forest Despite the Tree

Seeing the Forest Despite the Tree

Rick Schramm

Rick Schramm. theFORESTDESPITE theTREE The Meaning and Purpose forLife on Earth My people perish for lack of knowledge. Hosea 4:6 RICK SCHRAMM Seeing the Forest Despite the Tree Rick Schramm Copyright ©. SEEING Front ...
Madam Chair-- and the House at Large: The Story of the ...

Madam Chair-- and the House at Large: The Story of the ...

Dawn Haggie

... Laura Ngoasheng's house Emdeni South raised by Alison Henderson assisted by Elizabeth Blaine Laura Ngoasheng Laura Ngoasheng Helen Kekane Alison Henderson, Elizabeth Blaine Helen Kekane Alison Henderson, Elizabeth Blaine  ...
Rick Stein's Mediterranean Escapes

Rick Stein's Mediterranean Escapes

Rick Stein

Travelling often by public ferry boat, and encountering extraodinary people along the way, Rick has sought out the very best of the region's food. This is a land where culinary trends are looked down upon.
Rick Stein Puddings

Rick Stein Puddings

Rick Stein

Rick Stein has handpicked 12 of his favourite dessert recipes from his entire collection to appear in this charming gift book.
Rick Stein's French Odyssey

Rick Stein's French Odyssey

Rick Stein

Rick Stein embarks on a journey of gastronomic discovery from Padstow to Bordeaux and then to Marseille. The book is divided into a diary section and recipe chapters.
Rick Stein's Taste Of The Sea

Rick Stein's Taste Of The Sea

Rick Stein

Rick Stein would have us change all that. In this cookery book, he takes us to the briny world of his Cornish fishing village, Padstow, and gives us tips on the preparation of many fish types as well as showing how to make the most of each fishts ...
Rick Steves Spain 2017

Rick Steves Spain 2017

Rick Steves

You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in Spain. In this guide, you'll find an inviting mix of exciting cities and cozy towns.
Rick Stein: From Venice to Istanbul

Rick Stein: From Venice to Istanbul

Rick Stein

Packed with stunning photography of the food and locations, and filled with Rick's passion for fresh produce and authentic cooking, this is a stunning collection of inspiring recipes to evoke the magic of the Eastern Mediterranean at home.
Rick Steves France 2017

Rick Steves France 2017

Rick Steves

You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in France. With this guide, you'll explore sleepy villages, romantic hill towns, and cosmopolitan cities, including Paris, Avignon, and Nice.
Rick Stein Starters

Rick Stein Starters

Rick Stein

Rick Stein has handpicked 12 of his favourite recipes for Starters from his entire collection to appear in this charming gift book.
Indiana Theatre Journal

Indiana Theatre Journal

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by Rick Sherman Presented at ITA Works, 1997 Directed by Larry Sutton Copyright 1998 by Rick Sherman ®WGAw All rights reserved This script is the property of Rick Sherman Hopefiend Words and Music by Andrew Sherman ( ASCAP) ...
Rick Stein's Spain: 140 new recipes inspired by my journey ...

Rick Stein's Spain: 140 new recipes inspired by my journey ...

Rick Stein

Illustrated with outstanding photography of the Spanish regions, their local people and diverse food traditions, and brought to life with vivid anecdotes from Rick's travels, this evocative book will appeal to food lovers and conjure up ...
Rick Stein's Long Weekends

Rick Stein's Long Weekends

Rick Stein

To accompany the major BBC Two series, Rick Stein’s Long Weekends is a mouthwatering collection of over 100 recipes from ten European cities.

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