Used Car

COLD, THE 1918-19 SIBERIAN ESCAPE OF CAPTAIN EWALD LOEFFLER, a novel by Rick Schmidt, follows a young German soldier, Ewald Loeffler, as he struggles to traverse 5000km of frozen and barren land across Siberia, to finally reach Germany and his family home. After he'd been in a Siberian prison camp for four years, the guards suddenly deserted their posts to join the Russian Revolution in Moscow, leaving the prisoners to fend for themselves. Loeffler, in the minority of those who survived such extreme cold and other human dangers, tells a harrowing tale of just keeping alive, one day at a ...

THE GREATEST SECOND-CHANCE FROG QUEEN by filmmaker/author Rick Schmidt (he wrote the classic how-to 'FEATURE FILMMAKING AT USED-CAR PRICES," from Viking Penguin Books) has lended its pages to the voice of a small, off-green, not very attractive frog, Queen Gertrude, who makes up for her appearance with her extensive wisdom. A not-just-4-small-children read––it could be shared between an inquiring adult and medium-sized child––it nevertheless uses simple-and-direct language to explain the differences between us and amphibians... and how we're blowing it. Where have the last couple ...

She was leaning against the door. Her smile was a sickly twisted grimace; the sort a prisoner gives a judge when he's asked if he has anything to say before he's sentenced. Russell Haxby is a ruthless used-car salesman obsessed with manipulating and cavorting with married women. In this classic of hard-boiled fiction, Charles Willeford crafts a wry, sardonic tale of hypocrisy, intrigue, and lust set in San Francisco in the early '50s.

In the world of art there are many 'undiscovered' artists, including sculptors and painters whom I have known personally. Many deserve a wider audience for their fine works. I doubt few can argue that the paintings included here, by Julia A. Eastberg, should remain in this obscure category. She was born in 1940 in the tiny lumber town of Index, Washington, and how she emerged from that environment to become such an accomplished fine artist is anyone's guess. Her adult life took her to San Jose art classes––she "trained with John Mark Briggs, who also taught Julia’s classmate, sculptor...

KENNEDY'S TWINS is the follow-up companion to BLACK PRESIDENT (Picnic Publishing, UK ©2008 ), which takes place after Jackson Little, an unknown illegitimate black son of President Kennedy, has assumed the US Presidency in 2012. He and his identical twin brother, John, now Attorney General (as was his uncle, Robert Kennedy, in the Kennedy Administration of the early 1960s), join forces to remake the American Presidency in support of the working class, favoring hard-working minorities like themselves over the rich, striving to undermine worldwide corporate control, lower inflation, and halt...

In THE SCULPTURES OF FILMMAKER RICK SCHMIDT 1967-1971, we get to experience his artistic life hanging in the balance, during his years of education at the CALIFORNIA COLLEGE OF ARTS AND CRAFTS (CCAC), Oakland, CA (now California College of the Arts). Without a few critical moments of assistance and mentorship, there would have been none of the inventive and elegant lacquer-sprayed, cast aluminum, "white" and silicon bronze works displayed in the pages. Schmidt's commentary, about both "the making of" his artworks and recollections excerpted from his 2017 memoir, "12 Dead Frogs and Other ...

Every so often, an inspiring book comes along that helps the reader reform their approach to art and life, and "A TREASURY OF ART––Undiscovered Works" is one of those. The author, Rick Schmidt, was graced by ACTOR VIN DIESEL who read and utilized his how-to, “Feature filmmaking at Used-Car Prices” (Viking Penguin Books), to kick-start his career. So somehow, the contents of Schmidt’s tomes seem to generate positive energy to the readers, with maybe even success and $ to follow–– count in WRITER/DIRECTOR KEVIN SMITH as well, who created CLERKS with Schmidt’s book. TREASURY ...

NEW DARK AGES--How a Punk Movie Emerald Cities Got Its Improv, is a bold new addition to Rick Schmidt's how-to books about moviemaking, that includes Feature Filmmaking at Used-Car Prices and Extreme DV (Penguin/Random House Books). NEW DARK AGES lets the reader participate in Rick's IMPROV decision-making process as he applies his stream-of-consciousness approach to solving moviemaking problems, where the filmmaker must battle his/her movie into existence, often with little money and little time to complete the task. Readers can learn from Rick's "open universe" approach, where he dares to...

Do you want to learn how to buy the right used car? Do you know which car is best for you? When shopping for a car, it's easy to set your heart on a certain one before you've explored and experienced the other models that meet your criteria. It's more likely than not that there isn't just one feasible option within your budget or price range, and the step-by-step guide in this book will lead you through the process of finding and assessing the other options.

Everyone needs a car but everyone hates the buying process!Without a doubt, nobody likes the process of buying cars. Aside from the fact that you’re about to make a major purchase, it can be downright scary if you don’t really understand what you’re doing. There are so many ways you could get ripped-off or overpay, even by thousands of dollars! To make matters worse, you could end up buying a car that has major problems if you don’t know the warning signs to look for. Learn a step-by-step plan for screening used-cars before you even leave homeAll you need is a general idea of the ...

While artist Julie Schachter has received national and international attention for her pinhole photography (see RESUME, back pages/Preview) few are aware that she has also created a large body of paintings, drawings, and sculptures that cover the creative spectrum. Her artworks presented here are infused with wit and humor, and the highest level of craft, while addressing the major issues of the old and new Millennium. To attain a fuller understanding of her approach to conceptual subject matter, her lens- less pinhole camerawork offers some important clues. Her photographic work, which ...

Learning other languages can be a tiresome and tedious process if you don't have the right guide to accompany you on that journey. More often than not, the similar guides you can find on the market focus just on grammar and vocabulary, which is not enough to thoroughly learn another language. On the other hand, this guide will offer you a simple and effective way to master the German language wherever you are.

Based on knowledge from the world's leading experts, you will learn how to make the right decisions when you are shopping for a used car. You'll discover the secret to finding the best deals and knowing when the best time to buy is. This book will help you make sure that you get into the car that you need today.

Choosing between a used internal combustion engine (ICE) car and a used Tesla car can be a significant decision for many potential car buyers. This decision isn't just about the immediate costs but also encompasses long-term considerations such as maintenance, fuel expenses, environmental impact, and technological advancements. In this comprehensive guide, we'll delve into the various aspects of purchasing a used ICE car versus a used Tesla, helping you make an informed choice that aligns with your needs and values.

When a used car salesman in Peru becomes king of a small European country called Bostria, life is never the same for the new monarch or his country. Some people are betting that King Edward doesn’t even show up to claim the job, and when he’s actually in the palace, he learns that his father was killed by an errant UFO and that the crown he should have is locked up without a key. Later, after failing to find a suitable queen, the king returns to his dusty Peruvian roots in search of true love. A novelette of 10,800 words.

There is a raft of poorly researched books out there that fail to convey their meaning and just confuse the listener even further. You are left wondering what was the point. No great secrets are revealed, instead only common knowledge is provided and in between that is simply pages of nonsensical filler.

Every so often, an inspiring book comes along that helps the reader reform their approach to art and life, and A TREASURY OF ART (Part 3)--UNDISCOVERED WORKS 1966-2022 is one of those. The author, Rick Schmidt, was graced by ACTOR VIN DIESEL reading and utilizing his earlier "Feature filmmaking at Used-Car Prices" Viking Penguin how-to, so the superstar could kick-start his career. WRITER/DIRECTOR KEVIN SMITH also made his breakthrough feature, CLERKS, with Schmidt's book. So, somehow, the contents of Schmidt's tomes seem to generate positive energy to the reader, to help them get busy on ...

This beginner's guide for learning German has everything you need to get started, especially if you have never learned German before. Every lesson you can find inside has been made by experts and adapted for persons who don't know a single word of German but are willing to learn. Even if you don't have much time on your hands, the lessons are designed so that you can stop whenever you want and continue at a later time. The topics are fascinating and interactive so that the learning will be easy and fun.

Every so often, an inspiring book comes along that helps the reader reform their approach to art and life, and A TREASURY OF ART (Part 2)--UNDISCOVERED WORKS 1966-2022 is one of those. The author, Rick Schmidt, was graced by ACTOR VIN DIESEL reading and utilizing his earlier "Feature filmmaking at Used-Car Prices" Viking Penguin how-to, so the superstar could kick-start his career. WRITER/DIRECTOR KEVIN SMITH also made his breakthrough feature, CLERKS, with Schmidt's book. So, somehow, the contents of Schmidt's tomes seem to generate positive energy to the reader, to help them get busy on ...

This is the last audiobook you will need to learn French quickly and easily. Every lesson you can find inside has been made by experts and adapted for persons who don't know a single word of French but are willing to learn. Even if you don't have much time on your hands, the lessons are designed so that you can stop whenever you want and continue at a later time.