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Studio Ghibli: The Complete Works - Hardcover

$34.95

by Studio Ghibli (Author)A beautiful, full-color dive into the history and future of Studio Ghibli, Japan's preeminent animation house. In-depth looks at every one of their 26 feature films - including the latest, Earwig and the Witch - means there's something for everyone, while exclusive interviews and rare director's commentary plus behind-the-scenes tidbits will excite even the most devoted Ghibli afficionados. A gorgeous, stirring must-have for Studio Ghibli fans and newcomers alike! Fro...

The Art of Immersive Storytelling: Strategies from the Gaming World - Paperback

$29.95

by Margaret Kerrison (Author)Level up your storytelling with award-winning experience designer, world builder, and former Disney Imagineer. Immersive experiences and interactive exhibits are popping up all over the world, telling stories that engage our imaginations and sense of play like never before. Exploring the parallels between video games and the world's most exciting, innovative spaces, this sequel to the groundbreaking Immersive Storytelling for Real and Imagined Worlds explains how ...

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by Margarita Montimore (Author)From the NATIONAL BESTSELLING author of GMA Book Club Pick OONA OUT OF ORDER, a novel about two best friends and aspiring actresses who join the Dollhouse Academy, where stars are made and dangerous secrets are hidden "Deliciously sensational...What could be more fun? As if the wives of Stepford went to the Valley of the Dolls." --Kirkus Ivy Gordon is living on borrowed time. For the past eighteen years, she has been the most famous star at the Dollhouse Academy...

Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life Through the Power of Storytelling - Paperback

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by Matthew Dicks (Author), Dan Kennedy (Foreword by)A five-time Moth GrandSLAM winner and bestselling novelist shows how to tell a great story -- and why doing so matters. Whether we realize it or not, we are always telling stories. On a first date or job interview, at a sales presentation or therapy appointment, with family or friends, we are constantly narrating events and interpreting emotions and actions. In this compelling book, storyteller extraordinaire Matthew Dicks presents wonderfu...

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by Jacob Bricca (Author)How Documentaries Work breaks down the hidden conventions of documentaries in clear and accessible language for film students and documentary enthusiasts alike. Jacob Bricca, ACE, an award-winning documentary director, producer, and editor, provides a behind-the-scenes, under-the-hood view of what's really going on in the construction of nonfiction films and television shows. This book presents examples from contemporary documentaries and docuseries and delivers insigh...

Another Celebrated Dancing Bear - Hardcover

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by Gladys Scheffrin-Falk (Author), Barbara Garrison (Illustrator)Max, a celebrated dancing bear in the Moscow Circus, should have been carefree and contented. But how could Max be happy when his friend Boris was miserable in his hospital job among the grouchy lions and teasing monkeys? True friend that he is, Max resolves that Boris shall have a new and fulfilling career. He, Max, will teach Boris how to dance. Number of Pages: 28 Dimensions: 0.4 x 10.1 x 8.3 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication D...

Framed Ink: Drawing and Composition for Visual Storytellers - Paperback

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by Marcos Mateu-Mestre (Author), Marcos Mateu-Mestre (Artist), Jeffrey Katzenberg (Foreword by)The ultimate guide to visual storytelling! How to make the audience ""feel"" the story while they are ""reading"" the story. Using his experiences from working in the comic book industry, movie studios and teaching, Marcos introduces the reader to a step-by-step system that will create the most successful storyboards and graphics for the best visual communication. After a brief discussion on narrati...

Acting for Young Actors: For Money or Just for Fun - Paperback

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by Mary Lou Belli (Author), Dinah Lenney (Author)Do you know a teen that's been bitten by the acting bug? Here's just the book they need Acting for Young Actors, aimed at teens and tweens, lets kids hone their skills and develop their craft. It begins with the five W's: WHO am I? WHAT do I want? WHY do I want it? WHERE am I? WHEN does this event take place? Sounds basic - but many young child actors are told simply to "get up there and act." This book explores each of these questions, using ...

Tom Gates: Excellent Excuses (and Other Good Stuff) - Paperback

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by L. Pichon (Author), L. Pichon (Illustrator)"Hits the elementary-school-boy sweet spot. . . . Hilarious." -- Booklist No school for two whole weeks! Now Tom has plenty of time for the good stuff, like finding new ways (so many!) to annoy his big sister, Delia. Or band practice for Dogzombies in his best friend Derek's garage. All that stands between this band and rock greatness is, well, a song (besides "Delia's a Weirdo"). And finding a drummer. And landing a gig. Will Tom let a killer too...

Star Wars Complete Vehicles New Edition - Hardcover

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by Pablo Hidalgo (Author), Jason Fry (Author), Kerrie Dougherty (Author)Explore the epic Star Wars saga through incredible cross-sections More than 100 magnificent cross-section artworks bring the vehicles of Star Wars to life. New cross-sections, amazing detail, and comprehensive text make this the ultimate reference to the craft of a galaxy far, far away.... SEE- Poe Dameron's X-wing in action- The terrifying power of Darth Vader's TIE Advanced x1- Obi-Wan Kenobi's fast and agile Jedi starf...

Pinkalicious and the Pinkettes - Paperback

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by Victoria Kann (Author), Victoria Kann (Illustrator)#1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Kann brings young readers a Pinkalicious I Can Read adventure that celebrates creativity and resourcefulness Rock out with Pinkalicious and her friends in this Level One I Can Read. Pinkalicious and her friends want to start a band, but they don't have any instruments Pinkalicious will need to find a creative answer. When Pinkalicious realizes there are amazing sounds all around, she figures ...

Los Mariachis de Adela (Spanish Edition) - Hardcover

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by Denise Vega (Author), Erika Rodriguez Medina (Illustrator), Carlos E. Calvo (Translator)Adela ama todo sobre la banda mariachi de su familia, excepto que ella no forma parte de la banda! Poniendo un foco de atención en la música mexicana, llena de instrumentos y bailes, La banda de Adela seguramente será un éxito! Adela loves everything about her family's mariachi band--except that she isn't in it! Shining a spotlight on Mexican music, full of instruments and dancing, Adela's Band is sur...

The Perfect Story: How to Tell Stories That Inform, Influence, and Inspire - Hardcover

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by Karen Eber (Author)"Come for the engrossing content, and stay for the lessons that might just change how you talk, write, and lead." --Adam GrantLearn how to take any story and make it perfect--from storytelling expert Karen Eber, whose popular TED Talk on the subject continues to be a source of inspiration for millions.What makes a story perfect? How do you tell the perfect story for any occasion?We live in a story world. Stories are a memorable and engaging way to differentiate yourself,...

Star Trek: Open a Channel: A Woman's Trek - Hardcover

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by Nana Visitor (Author)Nana Visitor, Star Trek's Kira Nerys, explores how the series has portrayed and influenced women. Interviews with the stars, writers, producers, and celebrity fans reveal the struggles and triumphs of women both behind and in front of the camera throughout the sixty-year history of Star Trek, and how they have mirrored the experiences of women everywhere. Nana Visitor, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine's Kira Nerys, explores how the series has portrayed and influenced women. ...

Harry Potter: Patronus Mini Projector Set - Paperback

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by Running Press (Author)Expecto Patronum! Call on the Patronuses of 11 major Harry Potter characters with this officially licensed collectible set. Specifications: 3-inch projector features 11 Patronuses from the Harry Potter films and projects them across a 5-foot distance. Bonus 12th projection of the Harry Potter logo also included. Bonus sticker book: Mini sticker book includes 22 full-color stickers. Perfect gift: A unique and keepsake item for all fans of Harry Potter. Offici...

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation: Station Wagon and Griswold Family Tree: With Sound! - Paperback

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by Running Press (Author)Celebrate Christmas with the Griswolds with this unique station wagon and tree collectible with a fun sound element. Specifications: 3-inch station wagon and tree collectible figurine on a base with sound button Features Five Sound Clips: Audio includes iconic quotes and songs from the film Book Included: Includes a 32-page mini book featuring memorable quotes and color photos Officially Licensed: Authentic collectible NATIONAL LAMPOON'S CHRISTMAS VACATION and all ...

The Golden Girls Cookbook: Cheesecakes and Cocktails!: Desserts and Drinks to Enjoy on the Lanai with Blanche, Rose, Dorothy, and Sophia - Hardcover

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by Christopher Styler (Author)Containing over forty new dessert and drink recipes from Blanche, Rose, Dorothy, and Sophia, this follow-up to the first The Golden Girls Cookbook will make you feel like you're relaxing on the lanai or getting set to win the Shady Pines bake-off. Fans demanded more Golden Girls cheesecake recipes, and the Fab Four deliver with The Golden Girls Cookbook: Cheesecakes and Cocktails! Rose's The Fall of St. Olaf Pumpkin Cheesecake and Dorothy's Vodka and Black Underw...

William Powell: The Life and Films - Paperback

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by Roger Bryant (Author) Actor William Powell is perhaps best known for his roles as charming Nick in The Thin Man films and blustery Clarence Day in Life with Father. As diverse as those characters are, they don't begin to reveal the full scope of talent demonstrated by one of Hollywood's most intelligent leading men. Elegant, witty and dignified, Powell created accessible and human characters in a great variety of roles. His talent was such that Powell has a large and growing fan base 50 ye...

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by Alice Faye Duncan (Author), Chris Raschka (Illustrator)The New York Times New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's Books Award (2022) A lyrical road trip through the Mississippi Delta, exploring the landmarks that shaped one of America's most beloved musical traditions. One morning Bo Willie finds the doghouse empty and the gate wide open! Farmer Fred says Yellow Dog hit Highway 61 and started running. Aunt Jessie picks up Bo Willie in her pink Cadillac, and together they look f...

Dennis Hopper. Photographs 1961-1967 - Hardcover

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by Jessica Hundley (Author), Victor Bockris (Author), Walter Hopps (Author)During the 1960s, Dennis Hopper carried a camera everywhere--on film sets and locations, at parties, in diners, bars and galleries, driving on freeways and walking on political marches. He photographed movie idols, pop stars, writers, artists, girlfriends, and complete strangers. Along the way he captured some of the most intriguing moments of his generation with a keen and intuitive eye. A reluctant icon at the epicen...

Heroes' Feast (Dungeons & Dragons): The Official D&d Cookbook - Hardcover

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by Kyle Newman (Author), Jon Peterson (Author), Michael Witwer (Author)NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - 80 recipes inspired by the magical world of Dungeons & Dragons "Ready a tall tankard of mead and brace yourself for a culinary journey to match any quest "--Tom Morello, Rage Against the Machine From the D&D experts behind Dungeons & Dragons Art & Arcana comes a cookbook that invites fantasy lovers to celebrate the unique culinary creations and traditions of their favorite ficti...

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by Brandon Stosuy (Author), Amy Martin (Illustrator)From music writer and The Creative Independent/Kickstarter Editor in Chief Brandon Stosuy, comes an entertaining new board book that introduces the many moods, styles, and senses of music to the youngest audiophiles--because music is for everyone, and music is for you. Featuring Amy Martin's dynamic art style, Music Is... explains music through our eyes and ears so that the sense of hearing is transformed into a visual experience. A pitch-pe...

One More for the Road: A Director's Notes on Exile, Family, and Film - Paperback

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by Rajko Grlic (Author) Recounts the life and career of Croatian filmmaker Rajko Grlic in the form of a lexicon of film terms tied to anecdotes spanning Grlic's life. "I read a lot this year. Old, new, borrowed, blue. This was the best. The paradox of reading something so avidly that you can't put it down and then I got to the last 20 pages slowing down to a snail's pace and reading so slowly so that it wouldn't be over so quickly."--Mike Downey, European Film Academy From his post-Nazi-era...

The Adventures of the Explorers' Club in New York City - Hardcover

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by Lori Floyd (Author), Sylwia Filipczak (Illustrator)Join the adventures of Skye and Sydney, two young friends who enjoy taking photos and exploring new places. On a trip to New York City with their mothers, the girls discover exciting attractions such as the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, Times Square, the American Museum of Natural History, and even the Museum of Ice Cream!The Adventures of the Explorers' Club in New York City is the first book in a series for young explorer...

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by Katharine Holabird (Author), Helen Craig (Illustrator)The classic bestselling picture book, Angelina's Baby Sister, is back in a beautiful, refreshed hardcover edition perfect for Angelina fans new and old Can Angelina sashay her way through all the changes a baby brings? Angelina Ballerina thinks she's the luckiest mouse in the world--she's going to be a big sister But being a big sister means change, and sometimes change can be hard. When her baby sister arrives, Angelina feels like no...

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by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara (Author), Daria Solak (Illustrator)In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Dolly Parton, the singer-songwriter and businesswoman. Little Dolly grew up in Tennessee in a family 'as poor as dirt'. She started performing at an early age, singing on local radio and television. After graduating high school, she moved to Nashville to pursue her singing dreams. Her managers want...

I Funny: A Middle School Story - Paperback

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by James Patterson (Author), Chris Grabenstein (Author), Laura Park (Illustrator)In James Patterson's heartwarming #1 New York Times bestseller, middle schooler Jamie Grimm faces bullying and self-doubt as he chases his dream to become the world's greatest comedian. Jamie Grimm is a middle schooler on a mission: he wants to become the world's greatest standup comedian--even if he doesn't have a lot to laugh about these days. He's new in town and stuck living with his aunt, uncle, and their ev...

The Little Book of Shakespeare's Insults: The Bard's Best Barbs - Hardcover

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by Hippo! Orange (Editor)Away, you scullion, you rampallion, you fustilarian!Along with penning some of the most sublime passages in all of English Literature, Shakespeare was a master when it came to casting a wicked comeback or hurling a barbed insult. Whether it's Prospero calling Caliban a "freckled whelp, hag-born" in The Tempest or King Lear railing against his daughter Goneril with the damning words, "Thou art a boil, a plague sore, an embossed carbuncle in my corrupted blood", Shakesp...

Acoustic Rooster's Barnyard Boogie Starring Indigo Blume - Hardcover

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by Kwame Alexander (Author), Tim Bowers (Illustrator)On the eve of singing at a community festival, a bout of stage fright threatens a little girl's confidence. As Indigo Blume drifts off to sleep, she isn't sure she's brave enough to take the stage. But once she falls asleep, Indigo finds herself in a dream world with the characters of her favorite book, Acoustic Rooster and his Barnyard Band. The band's members, including Miss Dairy Parton and Chickee Minaj, are rehearsing, and they invite ...

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by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara (Author), Sophie Beer (Illustrator)In this momentous 50th book in the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Elton John, the piano wizard who rocketed to stardom with his music. As a child, Elton started playing his grandmother's piano in Harrow, London. He could pick tunes out by ear and was soon attending lessons at the Royal Academy. After answering an advertisement in a newspaper, Elton te...

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by Matthew Lopez (Author)Inspired by E. M. Forster's novel Howards End, and set in New York three decades after the height of the AIDS epidemic, The Inheritance wrestles with what it means to be a gay man today, exploring relationships and connections across age and social class and asking what one generation's responsibilities may be to the next. Matthew Lopez's The Inheritance premiered at the Young Vic Theatre, London, in 2018, before transferring to the West End's Noel Coward Theatre. It ...

Heidi Heckelbeck Is Ready to Dance! - Paperback

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by Wanda Coven (Author), Priscilla Burris (Illustrator)Heidi bravely enters her school's talent show, but finds she is in need of some enchanted assistance It's time for the Brewster Elementary Talent Show, but Heidi Heckelbeck doesn't want to perform because she thinks she has no talent. Then Heidi finds a special pair of shoes in the attic and decides she will do a dance--but she may need a little help from her Book of Spells With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every pa...