Bruno and the Beach is a lively, highly illustrated book celebrating the fortieth anniversary of Canada's longest running dramatic TV production, The Beachcombers, which aired on CBC TV from 1972 to 1990. The remarkable saga of The Beachcombers--or "Beach," as it was called by both industry insiders and locals of the seaside town of Gibsons, BC, where the series was located--would never have unfolded without the show's larger-than-life star, Bruno Gerussi (Nick Adonidas). His passionate battles to keep the show on air for nearly twenty years were as dramatic as anything that occurred on camera. Groundbreaking for its First Nations content and notable for an outstanding supporting cast that includes Robert Clothier (Relic), Pat John (Jesse) and Rae Brown (Molly), The Beachcombers is a Canadian treasure that became famous around the world. Generously illustrated with photos and memorabilia, Bruno and the Beach includes insiders' anecdotes, Beachcombers trivia, production crew pranks and personal stories of the folks who appeared on both sides of the camera. Written by co-creator Marc Strange and series actor Jackson Davies (Constable John Constable), this book offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the lives of those who gathered at Molly's Reach and shaped a national pastime.

You may know that Bruno Mars is an unbelievably talented pop singer and producer. But did you know that Bruno: • was known for his epic Elvis impersonations when he was a kid? • learned to play drums, piano, and guitar without ever taking lessons? • is super close to his mom and used some of his fortune to buy her a house? Want to know more about the life of this talented celebrity? Read on to learn all about Bruno's childhood, personality, parents and sibs, past projects, personal struggles, and more!

Bruno Mars was born to be a performer. Ever since he was a little kid, he has been up on the stage performing for audiences. As a child and teen, he performed other people’s music with his family’s entertaining troupe. As an adult, he started writing his own. Now, he and his business partners—a trio called The Smeezingtons—are considered some of the best songwriters in the business. With his singing and songwriting success, Bruno is living up to his self–given last name. He’s definitely out of this world!

This book is all about creative freedom...FOR EVERYONE. Freedom from the fear-inducing voices inside our heads that convince us that we're not "real" artists, that we couldn't possibly paint pictures, because we've never studied art, because painting is for those other people, the ones who have the talent. How many millions of us deny ourselves the pleasure of creating pictures with paint, because we choose to believe these lies? THE TRUTH IS, we're all artists. If you create art, you're an artist. THE TRUTH IS, we all have something to say, and the ability to say it. When coming to this conclusion, back in 2007, I embarked on a painting adventure. Twenty four paintings later, I'm here to tell you that it's been an amazing ride. I've had so much fun that I felt compelled to share my journey with you. For the purposes of this book, it's important to understand that I've never taken an art class. As a result, I had no "technique" to temper my imagination, no rules to follow, no "right way" to paint. I believe this is key, because when you don't know "how" to paint, you paint purely by instinct, guided simply by what feels right to you. It's like being given a free pass to boundless artistic liberation. What I've also discovered is that in each of my paintings, my points of view, my sense of humor, my overall philosophy on life have all magically appeared, with no conscious intent on my part. It really is true, we are what we paint. So without further ado, I dedicate this book to you, and to your own fearlessly creative adventures that lie ahead.

First published in 1889, this novel has two main plots; one set in the real world at the time the book was published (the Victorian era), the other in the fictional world of Fairyland.

After a viral pandemic kills 99.9 percent of the world's population, survivors find they have increased strength and healing powers as they face the hostile world.

It's pretty obvious where the inspiration for this book comes from - the artist lives in Miami Beach, Florida. The eternal summer, the unique light in this part of the world and the silent force of nature, all this can be found in his photographs. But mainly, of course, it's all about his models. Those young, sporty men are filled with joy and happiness - just like one of those great albums by the Beach Boys, full of songs you can dance and dream to.

A love story about Danny Vitello, an Iraq War veteran turned Hollywood action star. Danny's movie career and life spiral out of control as he struggles with his war related PTSD. While performing court ordered community service at a local hospital, he befriends a young boy battling cancer. As one fights to save his sanity, the other fights to live. An inspirational comeback story that will tug at your heartstrings.