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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...

Reservoir Dogs: The Screenplay - Paperback

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by Quentin Tarantino (Author)Quentin Tarantino's films have single-handedly revived and redefined American noir, bringing to Hollywood a new energy, irony, and cool. Tarantino has won awards and accolades around the world, earned a devoted following among critics, actors, and audiences, and paved the way for a new generation of young filmmakers. Tarantino's directorial debut, Reservoir Dogs, hit the screen with a freshness and brutal edge that left critics and audiences stunned. The story of ...

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by Declan Donnellan (Author)"Acting is a reflex, a mechanism for development and survival. . . . It isn't 'second nature, ' it is 'first nature.'"--Declan Donnellan This immensely popular and ever-practical book on acting takes a scalpel to the heart of actors' persistent fears, helping them to release their talent on stage. It is straightforward and unpretentious, with a spirit of artistic and personal freedom.Author BiographyBritish theatre director Declan Donnellan is the first Director of...

The Crucible: (Penguin Orange Collection) - Paperback

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by Arthur Miller (Author)Part of the Penguin Orange Collection, a limited-run series of twelve influential and beloved American classics in a bold series design offering a modern take on the iconic Penguin paperback Winner of the 2016 AIGA + Design Observer 50 Books 50 Covers competition For the seventieth anniversary of Penguin Classics, the Penguin Orange Collection celebrates the heritage of Penguin's iconic book design with twelve influential American literary classics representing the b...

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time GCSE Student Guide - Paperback

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by Jacqueline Bolton (Author)Written specifically for GCSE students by academics in the field, the Methuen Drama GCSE Guides conveniently gather indispensable resources and tips for successful understanding and writing all in one place, preparing students to approach their exams with confidence.Key features include a critical commentary of the play with extensive, clearly labelled analyses on themes, characters and context. They take studying drama even further with sections on dramatic techn...

They Drew as They Pleased Vol 5: The Hidden Art of Disney's Early Renaissancethe 1970s and 1980s (Disney Animation Book, Disney Art and Film History) - Hardcover

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by Didier Ghez (Author), Don Hahn (Foreword by)In the 1970s and 1980s, the Disney animation studio redefined its creative vision in the wake of Walt Disney's death. This latest volume from renowned Disney historian Didier Ghez profiles Ken Anderson and Mel Shaw, whose work defined beloved classic Disney characters from films like The Jungle Book, The Aristocats, Robin Hood, and The Rescuers. With vivid descriptions of passages from the artists' autobiographies and interviews, accompanied by n...

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by Annie Barrows (Author), Sophie Blackall (Illustrator)A Netflix Original Film Series A New York Times Bestselling Series Over 8 Million Copies Sold Finally! After begging their parents for ballet lessons, Ivy and Bean finally get what they want...well, not exactly. Much to their surprise, it turns out ballet lessons do not include karate chops and roundhouse kicks to the villain's heart. The girls have no interest in learning how to dance gracefully, but they promised their parents they ...

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by James Howe (Author), Randy Cecil (Illustrator)"A hugely sympathetic heroine." -- Booklist (starred review) Brontorina knows, deep in her heart, that she is meant to be a ballerina. James Howe's lovable dinosaur is of a size outmatched only by her determination, and has talent outmatched only by her charm. Accompanied by Randy Cecil's beguiling illustrations, here is an irresistible story that proves that no problem is too big when the heart and imagination know no bounds.Author BiographyJa...

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by Emily Arnold McCully (Author)One day, a mysterious stranger arrives at a boardinghouse of the widow Gateau--a sad-faced stranger, who keeps to himself. When the widow's daughter, Mirette, discovers him crossing the courtyard on air, she begs him to teach her how he does it. But Mirette doesn't know that the stranger was once the Great Bellini--master wire-walker. Or that Bellini has been stopped by a terrible fear. And it is she who must teach him courage once again. Emily Arnold McCully...

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by Kathi Appelt (Author), Melissa Sweet (Illustrator)The Bat Jamboree was held early this year, at the old drive-in movie not too far from here. It was standing room only as the houselights went down. The spotlight came up -- there wasn't a sound Then: 1 bat sang.2 bats flapped. 3 bats cha-cha-ed4 bats tapped.Every year a troupe of 55 buoyant bats comes up with 10 fabulous acts to entertain and instruct an enthusiatic audience. And every year the bats top themselves when they perform the gra...

A is for Audra: Broadway's Leading Ladies from A to Z - Hardcover

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by John Robert Allman (Author), Peter Emmerich (Illustrator)"It's an incredible honor to be included in this amazing book of the greatest talent the Broadway stage has ever known!"--AUDRA McDONALD, six-time Tony Award-winning actress From Audra McDonald to Liza with a "Z," here is a showstopping alphabet book featuring your favorite leading ladies of the Broadway stage! Step into the spotlight and celebrate a cavalcade of Broadway's legendary ladies. Start with "A" for six-time Tony Award win...

Empathic Screen: Cinema and Neuroscience - Hardcover

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by Vittorio Gallese (Author), Michele Guerra (Author), Frances Anderson (Translator)Why do people go to the movies? What does it mean to watch a movie? To what extent is the perceived fictional nature of movies different from our daily perception of the real world? We live in a time where the power of images has strongly invaded our everyday life, and we need new instruments and methods to better understand our relationship with the virtual worlds we inhabit every day. Taking cinema as the be...

Shots in the Mirror: Crime Films and Society - Paperback

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by Nicole Rafter (Author)Movies play a central role in shaping our understanding of crime and the world generally, helping us define what is good and bad, desirable and unworthy, lawful and illicit, strong and weak. Crime films raise controversial issues about the distribution of social power and the meanings of deviance, and they provide a safe space for fantasies of rebellion, punishment, and the restoration of order. In the first comprehensive study of its kind, well-known criminologist Ni...

The Witcher Official Cookbook: Provisions, Fare, and Culinary Tales from Travels Across the Continent - Hardcover

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by Anita Sarna (Author), Karolina Krupecka (Author), Andrzej Sapkowski (Foreword by)Eighty mouthwatering and restorative recipes inspired by the bestselling video game series The Witcher, from hearty tavern fare and fortifying drinks to lavish banquets for feasts with friends--featuring a foreword by Andrzej Sapkowski, author and creator of The Witcher. Take a culinary journey through the fantastical world of The Witcher with thoughtfully imagined, flavorful recipes inspired by The Witcher's ...

Back to the Future: Light-Up Flux Capacitor: With Sound! - Paperback

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by Adam Beechen (Author)The future (and past) in the palm of your hands with this miniature replica of Doc Brown's Flux Capacitor from the beloved, blockbuster Back to the Future trilogy. Deluxe Collectible: A finely detailed, 3 inch replica of Doc Brown's flux capacitor Light-up and Sound Effects: Equipped with multiple LED lights and sound effects Book Included: A full-color, 32-page book exploring the mechanics of time travel and the timelines featured in the beloved film series Of...

Star Wars Character Encyclopedia, Updated and Expanded Edition - Hardcover

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by Simon Beecroft (Author), Pablo Hidalgo (Author), Elizabeth Dowsett (Author)The definitive guide to more than 275 heroes, villains, aliens, and droids of the Star Wars galaxy. The latest edition of this beloved title has been comprehensively updated to include new characters from Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and both seasons of Star Wars: The Mandalorian. Want to learn more about the Knights of Ren? Curious as to where Padmé Amidala is from? Wonder how tall Grogu is? To learn the answer...

Marvel Studios Character Encyclopedia Updated Edition - Hardcover

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by Kelly Knox (Author), Adam Bray (Author)Who's your favorite character from the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Whether you like Super Heroes or villains, the movies or TV series, learn all about them in this updated edition! Now including more than 200 characters from Black Panther and Ms. Marvel to Iron Man and Shang-Chi, the Marvel Studios Character Encyclopedia Updated Edition is any young fan's go-to guide to find out all about the heroes, villains, spies, school kids, scientists, aliens, in...

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Report copyright infringementby Lacquanna Paul (Author), Robert Powell (Author)A guide and format for learning the twelve cosmic dances which celebrate the creative streaming of the twelve zodiacal. Based on the Choreocosmic dance developed by Robert Powell. A companion volume to Cosmic Dances of the Planets Number of Pages: 128 Dimensions: 0.27 x 11 x 8.25 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: November 10, 2006

The Fallen Autumn: The Birth of a Vagabond - Book 2

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Report copyright infringementby Nathan Lee Brown (Author)The Fallen Autumn-Book 2 in the series of The Birth of a Vagabond-follows up on the shatter and bottoming-out of the trials and errors portrayed in The Broken Summer with a journey that begins with bare feet and moonbeams down in the American Heartland, but soon heads over and up to the Pacific coastline, rivers, and small mountain towns of Oregon-and then back again to the southern reaches of the Great Plains.Here, the vagabond's odyss...

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Report copyright infringementby Werner Barfod (Author), Sally Lake-Edwards (Translator)Celebrated eurythmist Werner Barfod details the seven planetary gestures in eurythmy and outlines how each expresses a different relationship of the human being to the world. Eurythmy is an art form that makes sounds visible through movement. As well as gestures for speech and music, eurythmy also incorporates gestures that relate to the stars and the planets, as indicated by Rudolf Steiner. In this fascin...

A Whole Life in Twelve Movies: A Cinematic Journey to a Deeper Spirituality - Paperback

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by Kathleen Norris (Author), Gareth Higgins (Author), James Sj Martin (Foreword by)Come to the movies with two celebrated spirituality writers--American poet and author Kathleen Norris and Irish storyteller and peace activist Gareth Higgins.In A Whole Life in Twelve Movies, Norris and Higgins invite readers along as they discuss acclaimed movies that can help us better understand our lives--from before birth to death and beyond.Featuring 12 films, including 2001: A Space Odyssey, Malcolm X,...

I Am Elphaba (Universal Pictures Wicked) - Hardcover

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by Mary Man-Kong (Author), Elsa Chang (Illustrator)Elphaba stars in her first-ever Little Golden Book based on Universal Pictures' Wicked--releasing in theaters November 22, 2024! This new Little Golden Book celebrates everything that is special about Elphaba, a green-skinned misunderstood woman, from Universal Pictures' Wicked film. Glinda and the Wizard are also featured in gorgeous retro-style illustrations that will delight children ages 2 to 5, plus Universal Pictures' Wicked fans and co...

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Report copyright infringementby Nick Groff (Author), Jeff Belanger (Author)Take a look behind the scenes of the Travel Channel's hit show Ghost Adventures with paranormal investigator Nick Groff as he shares his favorite explorations of the supernatural. From recording strange voices during his dusk-to-dawn lockdowns at "haunted" places to a face-to-face encounter with a spirit at Linda Vista Hospital in Los Angeles, Nick reveals an inside perspective of some of the most mind-blowing incident...

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Report copyright infringementby Daniel Romero Jr. (Author)There a contributor DBRsr this is a short book about leaving here and coming to here. Number of Pages: 24 Dimensions: 0.07 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: August 23, 2024

Hollywood Studio Production Techniques: Theory and Practice

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Report copyright infringementby Winnie Wong (Author)No detailed description available for "Hollywood Studio Production Techniques".Author BiographyWong Winnie: Winnie Wong has been an entertainment insurance broker for over 20 years handling independent features, television, reality, documentary, and commercial films. She has long-standing relationships with a number of prestigious accounts such as MGM Studios and Universal Studios. She has taught courses in the UCLA Extension - Entertainment...

Parallel Realities in Russian and Ukrainian Contemporary Cinema

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Report copyright infringementby Tetyana Shlikhar (Author)This book examines Russian and Ukrainian feature films to trace the roots and consequences of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. It argues that the cultural war stems from a colonial past, where Russia viewed Ukraine as an inferior "little brother." By examining cinematic representations of the countries' shared history, this book reveals how Russia has used cinema to promote a strong, unified state and patriotic narratives, while Ukraini...

Quick Sketching with Ron Husband: Revised and Expanded

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Report copyright infringementby Ron Husband (Author)Quick Sketching with Ron Husband offers instruction to quick sketching and all its techniques. From observing positive and negative space and learning to recognize simple shapes in complex forms to action analysis and using line of action, this Disney legend teaches you how to sketch using all these components, and how to do it in a matter of seconds. Watch his drawings as he grows from a young, talented artist, to a true Disney animator. Fo...

Star Wars Super Collector's Wish Book, Vol. 1, 2nd Edition: Merchandise Collectibles, 1977-2012

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Report copyright infringementby Geoffrey T. Carlton (Author)Over the past two decades the Star Wars Super Collector's Wish Book series has brought knowledge and joy to tens of thousands of collectors. This comprehensively updated second edition to volume 1 provides a thorough survey of the non-toy merchandise and collectibles produced from 1977 to 2012. Key Features: - 8,000 items from the pre-Disney era have been added to the first edition's nearly 12,000 - Provides identification, price i...

Reading a Japanese Film: Cinema in Context

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Report copyright infringementby Keiko I. McDonald (Author)Reading a Japanese Film, written by a pioneer of Japanese film studies in the United States, provides viewers new to Japanese cinema with the necessary tools to construct a deeper understanding of some of the most critically acclaimed and thoroughly entertaining films ever made. In her introduction, Keiko McDonald presents a historical overview and outlines a unified approach to film analysis. Sixteen "readings" of films currently avai...

The Business of Media Distribution: Monetizing Film, TV, and Video Content in an Online World

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Report copyright infringementby Jeffrey C. Ulin (Author)In this updated edition of the industry staple, veteran media executive Jeff Ulin relates business theory and practice across key global market segments--film, television, and online/digital--providing you with an insider's perspective that can't be found anywhere else. Learn how an idea moves from concept to profit and how distribution dominates the bottom line: Hollywood stars may make the headlines, but marketing and distribution are ...