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Tom Hanks

    July 9, 1956

    Tom Hanks is an American actor and filmmaker celebrated for his versatile performances and ability to embody a wide range of characters. His filmography spans both comedic and dramatic roles, often portraying ordinary individuals thrust into extraordinary circumstances. Hanks is lauded for his authentic approach to acting, connecting with audiences through his knack for eliciting genuine emotion and empathy. His work frequently delves into themes of humanity, courage, and resilience.

    Tom Hanks
    Eco Hero In Training
    God So Loved the Third World
    Toy Story 3. Read-Along Library
    Uncommon type: Some stories
    The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece
    The Subversive Gospel
    • The Subversive Gospel

      • 288 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      The book explores the teachings of New Testament writers on critical social issues: the poor, women, and sexual minorities. It addresses the shortcomings of traditional commentaries that overlook these topics, highlighting the need for comprehensive analysis. Tom Hanks synthesizes decades of research, examining each New Testament book and revealing the interconnectedness of these themes in human experience. This work aims to provide insightful answers to pressing questions faced by contemporary churches, emphasizing solidarity and inclusivity in theological discussions.

      The Subversive Gospel
    • A wildly ambitious story of the making of a colossal, star-studded, multimillion-dollar superhero action film, and the humble comic book that inspired it all. Spanning 80 years of a changing America and culminating in the opening of the film, we meet a colourful cast of characters including a troubled soldier returning from war, a young boy with an artistic gift, an inspired and eccentric director, a pompous film star on the rise, a tireless production assistant and countless film crew members that together create Hollywood magic. Funny, touching, and wonderfully thought-provoking, The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece offers an insider's take on the momentous efforts it takes to make a film. At once a reflection on America's past and present, on the world of show business and the real world we all live in.

      The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece
    • Uncommon type: Some stories

      • 416 pages
      • 15 hours of reading
      3.4(34906)Add rating

      _________________________A TIMES BOOK OF THE YEARA collection of seventeen wonderful short stories which show that two-time Oscar winner Tom Hanks is as talented a writer as he is an actor.A hectic, funny sexual affair between two best friends.

      Uncommon type: Some stories
    • God So Loved the Third World

      • 168 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      This work fills a large vacuum in biblical research and exposition. On the one hand it makes a serious, critical, and constructive contribution to the search for an adequate biblical theology on the problem of poverty. On the other hand, coming as it does from an evangelical perspective, it strengthens and at the same time corrects many of the opinions articulated within the various political liberation theologies that have sprung up in Latin America during the last fifteen years." Orlando E. Costas, Professor of Missiology and Director of the Hispanic Studies Program, Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary

      God So Loved the Third World
    • Step into the shoes of an ecologist! Find out all about the environment and the flora and fauna that make up our world and what we can do to help protect it.

      Eco Hero In Training
    • Ob ein Junge wie Forrest Gump oder ein einsamer Schiffbrüchiger – der Schauspieler Tom Hanks interessiert sich für besondere Menschen und verkörpert sie auf mitreißende Weise. Eigensinnige, fantasievolle Typen begegnen uns auch in ersten literarischen Storys von Tom Hanks: Einer von ihnen ist Steve Wong, den die Natur mit dem feinsten Ballgefühl der Welt ausgestattet hat, der keinesfalls aber über eine Bowlingkarriere nachdenken will. Oder die vier Freunde, die sich eine gebrauchte Raumkapsel besorgen, um mit ihr einmal den Mond zu umrunden. Hobbyastronauten, Heimwerker, Schauspielanfänger und andere Figuren bevölkern Tom Hanks' erstes Buch. Sein genauer Blick und seine große Gabe zu erzählen machen die Lektüre zu einem ebensolchen Vergnügen wie seine Filme.

      Schräge Typen
    • Pierwsza powieść Toma Hanksa. ArcydziełoBłyskotliwa, przewrotna, wzruszająca i pełna ironii historia o powstawaniu filmu o superbohaterach.Tylko ktoś, kto pracował przy dziesiątkach filmów, mógłby napisać taką powieść. I tylko ktoś obdarzony z jednej strony talentem pisarskim, z drugiej -... číst celé

      Arcydzieło BR
    • Tipos singulares

      Algunas historias

      • 400 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      Estas son las historias que narra Tom Hanks en su primera recopilacion de relatos. Son historias sorprendentes, inteligentes y reconfortantes. Un amable inmigrante del este de Europa llega a Nueva York tras ver destruida su vida y su familia a causa de la guerra civil de su pais. Un hombre que ama los bolos juega una partida perfecta y luego otra, y otra, y muchas mas seguidas, hasta que acaba convertido en la nueva celebridad del canal de deportes ESPN, y entonces debe decidir si la fama y la perfeccion combinadas han arruinado lo que mas ama en el mundo. Un excentrico millonario y su fiel ayudante se aventuran por America para buscar oportunidades de negocios y se encuentran con un motel de mala muerte, con un romance y con una pequena dosis de la vida real. Un libro realmente imprescindible para sus millones y millones de admiradores.

      Tipos singulares