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According to Booklist, Robert Dugoni, bestselling author of the Wall Street Journal and New York Times, is a coming-of-age narrative that "nestles in close to the border, if it doesn't cross entirely over into John Irving territory." Sam Hill had a unique perspective on the world at all times. His classmates nicknamed him "Devil Boy" or Sam "Hell" because of his crimson pupils at birth; his mother referred to his ocular albinism as "God's will." Her comments offered little consolation, but Sam persisted because of his father's practical knowledge, his mother's fervent faith, and his two other oddball pals. Sam thought that Ernie Cantwell, the only other African American student in his class, was sent by God to be the companion he much needed. And that Sam's whole worldview of boys and girls was turned upside down when Mickie Kennedy stormed into Our Lady of Mercy like a cyclone, all because it was God's plan. Sam, a small-town eye doctor, is no longer confident that anything was intentional forty years later—especially not the catastrophe that made him leave his friends, his community, and the life he had known all his life. Shutting your eyes and running away from the agony didn't really help. Sam sets off on an adventure that will take him halfway across the globe while he reflects on his life. This time, his eyes are wide open, revealing everything that shaped him, scared him, and altered him before he could finally see what really mattered. Winner of the Crimson Scribe Award from Suspense Magazine. Review A Suspense Magazine Crimson Scribe Award Winner A Goodreads Choice Award Semifinalist, Historical Fiction An Amazon Best Book of the Month: Literature & Fiction Category “This is the bestselling Dugoni’s masterpiece, the book by which his work, and that of others, will be measured for years to come.” —Providence Journal “Dugoni has produced a novel that, if it doesn’t cross entirely over into John Irving territory, certainly nestles in close to the border…Told in two separate time lines (Sam as a boy, and Sam as a man) that eventually come together, and written in a gentle, introspective yet dramatic style that is very different from that of Dugoni’s crime fiction, this is an inspirational story of a man who spends a lifetime getting to know himself.” —Booklist “Sam Hell is inspiring and aglow with the promise of redemption.” —Kirkus Reviews “Robert Dugoni has a rare and brilliant talent for infusing his characters with complex emotions. It is very hard not to ache for young Sam…Frankly, this might be the best book of the year.” —Bookreporter “Distinctly different in style from Dugoni’s typical fare, The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell, is a captivating and poignant journey of strength and the power of finding your true self. Without a doubt, this is Dugoni’s best yet.” —Suspense Magazine “Dugoni’s writing is compellingly quick, simple, and evocative; readers will immediately empathize with young Sam and will race to discover how his story ends. The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell is a heartwarming novel that celebrates overcoming the unfairnesses of life.” —Seattle Book Review Past Praise for Robert Dugoni: “Dugoni is a superb storyteller…” —Boston Globe “Dugoni has a gift for creating compelling characters and mysteries that seem straightforward, but his stories, like an onion, have many hidden layers.” —Associated Press |
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Scale, chord, arpeggio and cadence studies in all major and minor keys presented in a convenient two-page format. Includes an in-depth explanation that leads to complete understanding of the fundamentals of major and minor scales, chords, arpeggios and cadences plus a clear explanation of scale degrees and a guide to fingering the scales and arpeggios. In addition, several "enrichment options" are provided with exercises such as harmonizing scales, accelerating scales expanding scales and much more!  Scales, Chords, Arpeggios & Cadences - Complete Book is part of a three-book series. These excellent all-inclusive books teach scales, chords, arpeggios, and cadences at three different levels. The Scales, Chords, Arpeggios & Cadences - FIRST Book accommodates the learning pace of younger students such as those in Alfred's Basic Piano Course, Level 2. Scales, Chords, Arpeggios & Cadences - BASIC Book is slightly more in-depth, presenting scales, chords, arpeggios, and cadence studies in all the major and minor keys. Scales, Chords, Arpeggios & Cadences - COMPLETE book features everything in the BASIC book, plus extra features like a detailed explanation that leads to complete understanding of the fundamentals of major and minor scales, chords, arpeggios, and cadences; a clear explanation of scale degrees; and a guide to fingering the scales and arpeggios. |
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Tennesse Williams, one of the 20th century's most superb writers, was also one of its most successful and prolifts. His classic works include Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, A Glass Menagerie, Summer and Smoke, Camino Real, Sweet Bird of Youth, Night of the Iguanna, Orpheus Descending, and The Rose Tattoo. |
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Gathering together three major works of acclaimed playwright Rajiv Joseph, this collection features the Pulitzer Prize finalist, Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo , alongside the critically acclaimed Gruesome Playground Injuries and Animals Out of Paper Gruesome Playground Injuries charts the intersection of two lives using scars, wounds, and calamity as the mile markers to explore why people hurt themselves to gain another’s love and what the cumulative effect is of such damage; Animals Out of Paper , a subtle, elegant, yet bracing examination of the artistic impulse and those in its thrall, follows a world-famous origamist as she becomes the unwitting mentor to a troubled young prodigy, even as she must deal with her own loss of inspiration; and Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo , a darkly comedic drama that looks on as the lives of two American soldiers, an Iraqi translator, and a tiger intersect on the streets of Baghdad. |
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Finding it hard to learn ABRSM's scales and arpeggios requirement for piano from traditional printed notation? Visual Guides to Scales and Arpeggios series presents these scales and arpeggios in easy to read diagram format. |
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10 Christmas Songs Sheet Music for Violin & Organ 1. Christmas Medley (Ihr Kinderlein kommet & Kommet ihr Hirten) 2. Snow Falls Softly at Night 3. Fröhliche Weihnacht überall 4. Sweeter The Bells Never Sound 5. Gloria in excelsis Deo 6. Kling Glöckchen, klingelingeling 7. O How Joyfully, O How Blessedly 8. Silent Night, Holy Night 9. Jingle Bells 10. Joy to the World Instrumentation: Instrumental Duets, Violin & Organ Type of Score: Full Score, Solo Parts Difficulty Level: Advanced/Professional Arranged and Produced by Viktor Dick |
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Having learned the basic moves, how exactly should a player improve? In this popular classic, the author explains 33 complete games, in detail, move by move, including the reason for each one. Playing through these games and explanations gives real insight into the power of the pieces and how to post them most effectively.  "The novice who plays through Logical Chess can learn an ocean of basic chess wisdom."—Leonard Barden, Engilsh chess master and broadcaster “Entertains . . . as it reinforces strategic lessons gleaned from chess titans. Illustrates effective middle-game plans.”—Library Journal |
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“[Our Town] leaves us with a sense of blessing, and the unspoken but palpable command to achieve gratitude in what remains of our days on earth.” — The New Yorker Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize-winning drama of life in the mythical village of Grover’s Corners, New Hampshire—an allegorical representation of all life—is an American classic. It is the simple story of a love affair that asks timeless questions about the meaning of love, life, and death. Our Town explores the relationship between two young neighbors, George Gibbs and Emily Webb, whose childhood friendship blossoms into romance, and then culminates in marriage. When Emily loses her life during childbirth, the circle of life portrayed in each of the three acts—childhood, adulthood, and death—is fully realized. Widely considered one of the greatest American plays of all time, Our Town debuted on Broadway in 1938 and continues to be performed daily on stages around the world. This special edition includes an afterword by Wilder's nephew, Tappan Wilder, with illuminating documentary material about the playwright and his most famous drama. |
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“I call this book The Intent to Live because great actors don’t seem to be acting, they seem to be actually living.” –Larry Moss, from the Introduction When Oscar-winning actors Helen Hunt and Hilary Swank accepted their Academy Awards, each credited Larry Moss’s guidance as key to their career-making performances. There is a two-year waiting list for his advanced acting classes. But now everyone–professionals and amateurs alike–can discover Moss’s passionate, in-depth teaching. Inviting you to join him in the classroom and onstage, Moss shares the techniques he has developed over thirty years to help actors set their emotions, imagination, and behavior on fire, showing how the hard work of preparation pays off in performances that are spontaneous, fresh, and authentic. From the foundations of script analysis to the nuances of physicalization and sensory work, here are the case studies, exercises, and insights that enable you to connect personally with a script, develop your character from the inside out, overcome fear and inhibition, and master the technical skills required for success in the theater, television, and movies. Far more than a handbook, The Intent to Live is the personal credo of a master teacher. Moss’s respect for actors and love of the actor’s craft enliven every page, together with examples from a wealth of plays and films, both current and classic, and vivid appreciations of great performances. Whether you act for a living or simply want a deeper understanding of acting greatness, The Intent to Live will move, instruct, and inspire you. |
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Book 1 covers fundamental rhythms, all the notes of the grand staff, C position, G position. Contents include: Aloha Oe * Amazing Grace * Bagpipes * Bus Stop Boogie * Camptown Races * Chant of the Monk * Chant of the Monks * Chinese Dragon * Chord Crossings * Dreamscape * Eine Kleine Nachtmusik * English Minuet * Fife and Drums * Forest Drums * French Minuet. |
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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 wonderfully straightforward and engaging tips and techniques for constructing, telling, and polishing stories that will hold the attention of your audience (no matter how big or small). He shows that anyone can learn to be an appealing storyteller, that everyone has something “storyworthy” to express, and, perhaps most important, that the act of creating and telling a tale is a powerful way of understanding and enhancing your own life. |
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Jake Spicer wants you to learn how to draw. This is his complete course in drawing, suitable for complete beginners as well as experienced artists, and designed to help you fit drawing into your lifestyle. Tried-and-tested exercises, ranging from five-minute sketches to dedicated sessions of an hour or longer, cover every subject and location you could wish for, while accessibly written drawing theory helps you relate the technical concepts to your practice, helping you to hone your craft. Whatever your goals are, expert art tutor Jake Spicer gives you the inspiration and encouragement to draw more - and keep improving. |
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Pièce en deux actes pour cinq personnages écrite en français entre 1948 et 1949. Première publication aux Éditions de Minuit en 1952. « Vous me demandez mes idées sur En attendant Godot, dont vous me faites l’honneur de donner des extraits au Club d’essai, et en même temps mes idées sur le théâtre. Je n’ai pas d’idées sur le théâtre. Je n’y connais rien. Je n’y vais pas. C’est admissible. Ce qui l’est sans doute moins, c’est d’abord, dans ces conditions, d’écrire une pièce, et ensuite, l’ayant fait, de ne pas avoir d’idées sur elle non plus. C’est malheureusement mon cas. Il n’est pas donné à tous de pouvoir passer du monde qui s’ouvre sous la page à celui des profits et pertes, et retour, imperturbable, comme entre le turbin et le Café du Commerce. Je ne sais pas plus sur cette pièce que celui qui arrive à la lire avec attention. Je ne sais pas dans quel esprit je l’ai écrite. Je ne sais pas plus sur les personnages que ce qu’ils disent, ce qu’ils font et ce qui leur arrive. De leur aspect j’ai dû indiquer le peu que j’ai pu entrevoir. Les chapeaux melon par exemple. Je ne sais pas qui est Godot. Je ne sais même pas, surtout pas, s’il existe. Et je ne sais pas s’ils y croient ou non, les deux qui l’attendent. Les deux autres qui passent vers la fin de chacun des deux actes, ça doit être pour rompre la monotonie. Tout ce que j’ai pu savoir, je l’ai montré. Ce n’est pas beaucoup. Mais ça me suffit, et largement. Je dirai même que je me serais contenté de moins. Quant à vouloir trouver à tout cela un sens plus large et plus élevé, à emporter après le spectacle, avec le programme et les esquimaux, je suis incapable d’en voir l’intérêt. Mais ce doit être possible. Je n’y suis plus et je n’y serai plus jamais. Estragon, Vladimir, Pozzo, Lucky, leur temps et leur espace, je n’ai pu les connaître un peu que très loin du besoin de comprendre. Ils vous doivent des comptes peut-être. Qu’ils se débrouillent. Sans moi. Eux et moi nous sommes quittes. » (Samuel Beckett, Lettre à Michel Polac, janvier 1952) |
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One of George Bernard Shaw's best-known plays, Pygmalion was a rousing success on the London and New York stages, an entertaining motion picture and a great hit with its musical version, My Fair Lady . An updated and considerably revised version of the ancient Greek legend of Pygmalion and Galatea, the 20th-century story pokes fun at the antiquated British class system. In Shaw's clever adaptation, Professor Henry Higgins, a linguistic expert, takes on a bet that he can transform an awkward cockney flower seller into a refined young lady simply by polishing her manners and changing the way she speaks. In the process of convincing society that his creation is a mysterious royal figure, the Professor also falls in love with his elegant handiwork. The irresistible theme of the emerging butterfly, together with Shaw's brilliant dialogue and splendid skills as a playwright, have made Pygmalion one of the most popular comedies in the English language. A staple of college drama courses, it is still widely performed. |
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"The Standard British English Dialect eBook," richly enhanced with the author’s own recorded instruction, and beautifully illustrated, is one in Paul Meier’s acclaimed accent-instruction series. Two dozen others are also available as Apple Books eBooks. This one teaches the “prestige” British dialect known as “Received Pronunciation” or RP, and is a vital resource for both actors and non-actors who want the clarity, credibility, and beauty of “the Queen’s English.” Or for a better bargain, get "Accents & Dialects for Stage and Screen," (available at https://books.apple.com/us/book/accents-dialects-for-stage-and-screen/id1181641700), which contains this dialect plus 26 more, including Estuary, a great companion to this dialect because it's the modern sound of southern England. (Estuary is not available as a stand-alone eBook.) Meier is one of the world’s most respected authorities on stage dialects, and is a successful dialect coach for theatre, film and voice-over. His accent and dialect instruction work is hugely popular with actors worldwide; he has coached film stars such as Tobey Maguire, Jonathan Rhys-Meyers, Mark Ruffalo, Tom Wilkinson, Jim Caviezel, Simon Baker, Louise Fletcher, and many others. Professor Meier has trained actors at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA), the North Carolina School of the Arts, and other prestigious conservatories both in his native London, and the United States, where he makes his home. Meier is a leading accent modification or "reduction” specialist too, consulting with Rosetta Stone and Learnship (formerly Global English), and coaching Fortune 500 company executives in both American English and British English. He founded and directs The International Dialects of English Archive (IDEA), the leading online source for accent recordings of real-life speakers. Meier’s system coaches the “signature sounds” of the accent/dialect and gives you fun word drills, sentences, and great audition monologues from plays and films. All sound files are embedded in the eBook. He even gives you access to recordings of native speakers and allows you to follow up with a Zoom session or earn a Paul Meier Certificate of Proficiency. Enjoy browsing the preview copy of this eBook, and then get the most widely used, fun, successful, and easy-to-follow dialect-instruction system on the market today. |
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Les mémoires très attendus de la superstar de la scène, de l'écran, du disque et de la télévision Barbra Streisand est à tous points de vue une légende vivante, une femme qui, au cours d'une carrière couvrant six décennies, a excellé dans tous les domaines du show-business. Elle compte parmi les rares artistes à avoir cumulé Oscars, Emmy, Grammy et Tony Awards, et elle possède l'une des plus reconnaissables parmi les grandes voix de la musique populaire. Elle a été nommée 46 fois aux Grammys et elle est devenue avec  Yentl  la première femme à écrire, produire et réaliser un film tout en y jouant. Dans  My Name Is Barbra , elle raconte l'histoire de sa vie et de son extraordinaire carrière, depuis son enfance à Brooklyn, ses premières apparitions en tant que chanteuse vedette dans des boîtes de nuit new-yorkaises, sa performance remarquée dans  Funny Girl  (la comédie musicale, puis le film), jusqu'à la série de succès qui ont suivi dans tous les domaines. Le livre est comme Barbra, franc, drôle et charmant, avec des idées bien arrêtées. Elle évoque ses premiers combats pour devenir actrice, lorsqu'elle a fini par se tourner vers la chanson afin de gagner sa vie ; l'enregistrement de ses albums salués par la critique ; les années d'efforts qui ont rendu possible le tournage de  Yentl  ;  Le Prince des marées , le deuxième film qu'elle a réalisé; son amitié avec des personnalités allant de Marlon Brando à Madeleine Albright; son engagement politique, et l'épanouissement qu'elle a trouvé dans son mariage avec James Brolin. Aucune autobiographie d'artiste n'a jamais été aussi attendue que celle de Barbra Streisand, et ce livre passionnant et délicieux sera accueilli avec joie par ses millions de fans. |
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Inside the making of one of the biggest-selling albums of all time: Fleetwood Mac's Rumours Fleetwood Mac's classic 1977 Rumours album topped the Billboard 200 for thirty-one weeks and won the Album of the Year Grammy. More recently, Rolling Stone named it the twenty-fifth greatest album of all time and the hit TV series Glee devoted an entire episode to songs from Rumours , introducing it to a new generation. Now, for the first time, Ken Caillat, the album's co-producer, tells the full story of what really went into making Rumours —from the endless partying and relationship dramas to the creative struggles to write and record "You Make Loving Fun," "Don't Stop," "Go Your Own Way," "The Chain," and other timeless tracks. Tells the fascinating, behind-the-music story of the making of Fleetwood Mac's Rumours , written by the producer who saw it all happen Filled with new and surprising details, such as Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham's screaming match while recording "You Make Loving Fun," how the band coped with the pressures of increasing success, how the master tape nearly disintegrated, and the incredible attention paid to even the tiniest elements of songs, from Lindsey playing a chair to Mick breaking glass Includes eighty black-and-white photographs |
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This is the complete practical introduction to watercolour painting for beginners. It begins with a look at the basic equipment needed to get started, and presents all of the techniques that make up the core set of skills for the watercolour painter. Each technique is introduced as a step-by-step sequence that enables the reader to practise the brush stroke, and is accompanied by a short practice exercise to allow even complete novices to produce watercolour studies from the outset. Written by two highly accomplished watercolour artists, the book explains the fundamental theories of art, such as understanding colour and tone, scale and perspective, and composition, and is packed full of valuable hints and tips. The step-by-step exercises are designed to build the skills gradually, from understanding tone and colour through to texture techniques such as spattering, dry brush and sgraffito. Clearly written and beautifully illustrated with easy-to-follow projects that allow the skills to be put into practice as they are learned, this is an essential practical manual for all beginners to the highly rewarding medium of watercolour. |
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The Pulitzer Prize–winning film critics offers up more reviews of horrible films. Roger Ebert awards at least two out of four stars to most of the more than 150 movies he reviews each year. But when the noted film critic  does  pan a movie, the result is a humorous, scathing critique far more entertaining than the movie itself. I Hated, Hated, Hated This Movie  is a collection of more than 200 of Ebert’s most biting and entertaining reviews of films receiving a mere star or less from the only film critic to win the Pulitzer Prize. Ebert has no patience for these atrocious movies and minces no words in skewering the offenders. Witness:  Armageddon * (1998)—The movie is an assault on the eyes, the ears, the brain, common sense, and the human desire to be entertained. No matter what they’re charging to get in, it’s worth more to get out. The Beverly Hillbillies * (1993)—Imagine the dumbest half-hour sitcom you’ve ever seen, spin it out to ninety-three minutes by making it even more thin and shallow, and you have this movie. It’s appalling. North  no stars (1994)—I hated this movie. Hated hated hated hated hated this movie. Hated it. Hated every simpering stupid vacant audience-insulting moment of it. Hated the sensibility that thought anyone would like it. Hated the implied insult to the audience by its belief that anyone would be entertained by it. Police Academy  no stars (1984)—It’s so bad, maybe you should pool your money and draw straws and send one of the guys off to rent it so that in the future, whenever you think you’re sitting through a bad comedy, he could shake his head, chuckle tolerantly, and explain that you don't know what bad is. Dear God  * (1996)— Dear God  is the kind of movie where you walk out repeating the title, but not with a smile. The movies reviewed within  I Hated, Hated, Hated This Movie  are motion pictures you’ll want to distance yourself from, but Roger Ebert’s creative and comical musings on those films make for a book no movie fan should miss. |
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Draw and Paint Realistic Trees in All Four Seaons Bestselling author and naturalist  Claudia Nice  is back with another studio essential for every landscape artist.  Drawing & Painting Trees in the Landscape  features Claudia's best tips and techniques for painting trees of all kinds in their natural settings—from the majesty of mountain evergreens to the delicate pink blossoms of cherry trees in spring. With her inspiring artistic style and in-depth visual instruction, Claudia starts with the basics, showing you how to break down reference photos and open-air vistas into simple shapes, colors and textures. Follow along as she skillfully guides you through every step of creating vibrant compositions anchored by glorious trees and foliage, including:    • Drawing and sketching techniques for mapping out successful compositions    • A variety of basic tree shapes you can reference and copy; featuring more than 40 conifers, hardwoods and deciduous trees    • Proven color mixes for painting an array of vibrant hues—from the many different greens of foliage to the soft pastels of spring blossoms—using watercolor, oil, acrylics or mixed media    • Step-by-step instructions on drawing and painting important details, such as the weathered textures of bark, the sculptural shapes of bare branches in winter, aged mossy trunks and more    • Techniques for working smart in any medium, such as using simple watercolor washes for distant foliage, adding details with pen & ink, and "knife painting" in oils for interesting dimensional effects Whether your goal is to make accurate field sketches for your journal, paint what you see on your travels through the countryside, or just capture familiar views of your own back yard, Claudia makes the process fun, easy and satisfying. Like a walk in the woods, with every step you'll relax, enjoy and learn something new. |
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Portfolio: Beginning Pen & Ink will teach you everything you need to know about the fundamentals of drawing with pen and ink. From the beloved and best-selling Portfolio art series by Walter Foster Publishing comes Portfolio: Beginning Pen & Ink , a book that invites you to explore this classic art medium in new and refreshing ways. This comprehensive guide is packed with valuable resources for artists of all skill levels, starting with the basics and ending with intricate, original step-by-step projects that are sure to impress—and inspire.   Portfolio: Beginning Pen & Ink introduces drawing basics, including stippling , hatching , and crosshatching ; how to master the fundamentals of mark-making and line work ; and helpful exercises for contour drawing, gesture drawing, perspective, and more. Chapters on value, tone, mood, light and shadow, and texture follow, ensuring that artists gain the drawing knowledge they need before working on the step-by-step projects featured in the book. Artists can even learn to add color to their black-and-white art using watercolor for a fresh, modern take on an age-old art form. Whether you're a new artist looking to try a celebrated art technique, a pen-and-ink enthusiast, a mixed-media master, or a graphite-pencil fan looking to branch out to new mediums, Portfolio: Beginning Pen & Ink will teach you everything you need to know. The Portfolio series covers essential art techniques, core concepts, and media with an approach and format that’s perfect for aspiring, beginning, and intermediate artists. Also available from the series: Beginning Acrylic, Beginning Drawing, Beginning Watercolor, Beginning Pastel, Beginning Colored Pencil, Beginning Color Mixing, Expressive Painting, Beginning Color Mixing,  and Beginning Composition. |
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11 songs from the soundtrack of the Disney hit. Includes: Colors of the Wind * If I Never Knew You * Just Around the Riverbend * Listen With Your Heart * Mine, Mine, Mine * Savages, Parts 1 and 2 * Steady as the Beating Drum (and Reprise) * and The Virginia Company (and Reprise). Also features beautiful, full-color artwork. |
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A stunningly ambitious work from one of the UK's most influential playwrights. Someone sneezes. Someone can't get a signal. Someone shares a secret. Someone won't answer the door. Someone put an elephant on the stairs. Someone's not ready to talk. Someone is her brother's mother. Someone hates irrational numbers. Someone told the police. Someone got a message from the traffic light. Someone's never felt like this before. In this fast-moving kaleidoscope, more than a hundred characters try to make sense of what they know. Premiered at the Royal Court in September 2012. 'This exhilarating theatrical kaleidoscope... What is extraordinary about Churchill is her capacity as a dramatist to go on reinventing the wheel' The Guardian 'The wit, invention and structural integrity of Churchill's work are remarkable... She never does the same thing twice' The Telegraph 'A wonderful web of complex emotions, memories, secrets and facts' A Younger Theatre |
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Trans woman and screenwriter Tilly Bridges takes you through the trans allegories of the Matrix franchise, with deep dives into The Matrix, The Matrix Reloaded, The Animatrix, The Matrix Revolutions, and The Matrix Resurrections, tracking one person's transition journey - from Thomas Anderson, to Neo... to Trinity. Each movie's allegory is deeply layered, building from movie to movie, and speaks to a different aspect of trans existence. You'll learn how color is used to convey more than you realize, how Neo's psyche is personified in the people around him, how no other mass media franchise speaks as truly, deeply, and honestly to the trans experience, and exactly why these movies are beloved and vital to the trans community (and their cis allies). Free your mind, and see just how deep the rabbit hole goes. |
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The Caro-Kann is one of the most important and popular responses to 1.e4. World champions Botvinnik, Petrosian, Karpov and Anand have played this reliable chess opening in many of their games. Present-day elite players such as Hikaru Nakamura and Fabiano Caruana are proving that the ‘drawish’ reputation of the Caro-Kann no longer holds in modern chess. Victor Bologan presents a complete Caro-Kann repertoire for Black that is much more than just a lucidly explained and highly playable set of responses. In many lines Bologan provides – as he has done in his other recent major chess opening books for New In Chess – two options to handle the Black position. Bologan’s explanations are accessible for a wide range of players and he provides the reader with a thorough grounding in the strategic and tactical motifs. During his research, Bologan has found many new ideas and resources. After reading and studying this book you are bound win many exciting games with Bologan’s Caro-Kann! |
