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Based on an original new story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, a new play by Jack Thorne, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is the eighth story in the Harry Potter series and the first official Harry Potter story to be presented on stage. The play will receive its world premiere in London’s West End on 30th July 2016. It was always difficult being Harry Potter and it isn’t much easier now that he is an overworked employee of the Ministry of Magic, a husband and father of three school-age children. While Harry grapples with a past that refuses to stay where it belongs, his youngest son Albus must struggle with the weight of a family legacy he never wanted. As past and present fuse ominously, both father and son learn the uncomfortable truth: sometimes, darkness comes from unexpected places. This Special Rehearsal Edition will be available to purchase until early 2017, after which a Definitive Edition of the script will go on sale. |
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When Magizoologist Newt Scamander arrives in New York, he intends his stay to be just a brief stopover. However, when his magical case is misplaced and some of Newt's fantastic beasts escape, it spells trouble for everyone… Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them marks the screenwriting debut of J.K. Rowling, author of the beloved and internationally bestselling Harry Potter books. Featuring a cast of remarkable characters, this is epic, adventure-packed storytelling at its very best. Whether an existing fan or new to the wizarding world, this is a perfect addition to any reader's bookshelf. |
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D'après une nouvelle histoire originale de J.K. Rowling, John Tiffany et Jack Thorne, la nouvelle pièce de théâtre de Jack Thorne, Harry Potter et l'Enfant Maudit est la huitième histoire de la saga Harry Potter et la première histoire de Harry Potter officiellement destinée à la scène. La première mondiale de la pièce aura lieu à Londres dans un théâtre du West End le 30 juillet 2016. Être Harry Potter n’a jamais été facile et ne l’est pas davantage depuis qu’il est un employé surmené du Ministère de la Magie, marié et père de trois enfants. Tandis que Harry se débat avec un passé qui refuse de le laisser en paix, son plus jeune fils, Albus, doit lutter avec le poids d’un héritage familial dont il n’a jamais voulu. Le destin vient fusionner passé et présent. Père et fils se retrouvent face à une dure vérité : parfois, les ténèbres surviennent des endroits les plus inattendus. |
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This is the unauthorized, uncensored and unbelievable true story behind the making of a pop culture phenomenon. The original Star Trek series debuted in 1966 and has spawned five TV series spin-offs and a dozen feature films, with an upcoming one from Paramount arriving in 2016. The Fifty-Year Mission is a no-holds-barred oral history of five decades of Star Trek , told by the people who were there. Hear from the hundreds of television and film executives, programmers, writers, creators and cast as they unveil the oftentimes shocking story of Star Trek 's ongoing fifty-year mission -a mission that has spanned from the classic series to the animated show, the many attempts at a relaunch through the beloved feature films. Make no mistake, this isn't just a book for Star Trek fans. Here is a volume for all fans of pop culture and anyone interested in the nuts and bolts of a television touchstone. |
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In this comprehensive manual, veteran art career professionals Angie Wojak and Stacy Miller show aspiring artists how to evaluate their goals and create a plan of action to advance their professional careers, and use their talents to build productive lives in the art world. In addition, the book includes insightful interviews with professional artists and well-known players in the art scene. The second edition features a new chapter on social media and includes interviews with artists, museum professionals, and educators. All chapters cover topics essential to the emerging artist, such as: •Using social media to advance your practice •Health and safety for artists •Artist’s resumes and CVs •Finding alternative exhibition venues •Building community through networking •Collaborating and finding mentors •Refining career aspirations This invaluable resource is sure to encourage and inspire artists to create their own opportunities as they learn how the creativity that occurs inside the studio can be applied to developing a successful career in the art world. Allworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts, with emphasis on the business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design, theater, branding, fine art, photography, interior design, writing, acting, film, how to start careers, business and legal forms, business practices, and more. While we don't aspire to publish a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. We often publish in areas overlooked by other publishers and welcome the author whose expertise can help our audience of readers. |
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"Two Solitudes" is excerpted from Have Not Been the Same: The CanRock Renaissance 1985-1995 , available as a print or ebook. Published in autumn 2001, Have Not Been the Same became the first book to comprehensively document the rise of Canadian underground rock between the years 1985 and 1995. It was a tumultuous decade that saw the arrival of Blue Rodeo, The Tragically Hip, SarahMcLachlan, Sloan, Barenaked Ladies, Daniel Lanois, and many others who made an indelible mark not only on Canadian culture, but on the global stage as well. Have Not Been the Same tells all of their stories in rich detail through extensive first–person interviews, while at the same time capturing the spirit of Canada’s homegrown music industry on the cusp of the digital age. Ten years on, the 780–page book is still regarded by critics and musicians as the definitive history of the era. To mark this milestone, the authors have updated many key areas of the book through new interviews, further illuminating the ongoing influence of this generation of artists. And with its treasure trove of rare photos intact, this revised edition of Have Not Been the Same is sure to maintain the book’s status as one of the seminal works in the field of Canadian music writing, and a must–read for any Canadian music fan. |
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A Midsummer Night's Dream (Audio, Illustrated, and Video Edition) is a fully-integrated multimedia ebook featuring William Shakespeare's original play and audio, over 40 of original Arthur Rackham's 1911 illustrations, and the 1909 silent film by Charles Kent.  This is the most dynamic ebook version of this title. Easy to listen along and follow as you read.  |
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In one of the most unique memoirs of addiction ever published, Mötley Crüe's Nikki Sixx shares mesmerizing diary entries from the year he spiraled out of control in a haze of heroin and cocaine, presented alongside riveting commentary from people who were there at the time, and from Nikki himself. When Mötley Crüe was at the height of its fame, there wasn't any drug Nikki Sixx wouldn't do. He spent days -- sometimes alone, sometimes with other addicts, friends, and lovers -- in a coke and heroin-fueled daze. The highs were high, and Nikki's journal entries reveal some euphoria and joy. But the lows were lower, often ending with Nikki in his closet, surrounded by drug paraphernalia and wrapped in paranoid delusions. Here, Nikki shares those diary entries -- some poetic, some scatterbrained, some bizarre -- and reflects on that time. Joining him are Tommy Lee, Vince Neil, Mick Mars, Slash, Rick Nielsen, Bob Rock, and a host of ex-managers, ex-lovers, and more. Brutally honest, utterly riveting, and shockingly moving, The Heroin Diaries follows Nikki during the year he plunged to rock bottom -- and his courageous decision to pick himself up and start living again. |
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Deduction, logic, observation, calculation: here are 30 brain-teasers to play with your neurons. On your own or with your family, try to solve one of these many problems full of tricks and traps that are as surprising as they are amusing. Simple solutions will help you get to the bottom of these diabolical riddles! |
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The Breaking Bad: Alchemy multi-touch book is an ownable piece of history that provides an evocative fan experience and celebrates the true legacy of the Breaking Bad series.  With over 120 pages of original content and more than 350 interactive elements, Breaking Bad: Alchemy highlights the unique visual, aural, narrative and filmic elements that make Breaking Bad one of the most magnetic series in television history.  Filled with insider behind-the-scenes secrets, stories spanning every season, including a complete series multi-touch timeline, exclusive interviews with creator Vince Gilligan and an interactive death timeline of those who met their demise, this one-of-a-kind book offers fans and newcomers a brand new way to experience the evolution of the show from the pilot and will update all the way through to the final episode. |
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Are you looking to make your photos great?  Join the gurus from Photofocus as they share practical advice on how to develop fantastic images with Adobe Photoshop Lightroom.  This comprehensive guide is written by five top experts (with more than 75 books between them).  They’ll help you explore the full features of Lightroom’s Develop module and show you hidden secrets and time-saving techniques. The book is produced in partnership with Mosaic Archive. This guide is written by the team behind photofocus.com (which has been publishing online for 15 years).  |
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The PhotoGuides Guide to Photography is a complete beginner's guide to photography. This book holds a detailed collection of guides that can help a beginner discover the functions of their camera and all of the elements of photography.  With rich detailed diagrams and images, this book will act as a great introductory guide into the great world of photography. |
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“Stunning Digital Photography”, the #1 photography ebook in the world, is now available on iBooks! This book has four things no other book offers: 1) VIDEO TRAINING. About 90 minutes of hands-on video tutorials.  2) 400+ HIGH RESOLUTION, ORIGINAL PICTURES. Detailed example pictures taken by the author in nine countries demonstrate both good and bad technique.  3) HANDS-ON PRACTICES. Complete the practices at the end of every chapter to get the real world experience you need. 4) NEVER OUTDATED. This book is regularly updated with new content (including additional videos) that existing owners receive. As new photography trends emerge and new camera equipment and lenses are released, you'll see them described in the book immediately.  In this book, Tony Northrup (award-winning author of more than 30 how-to books and a professional portrait, wildlife, and landscape photographer) teaches the art and science of creating stunning pictures.  First, beginner photographers will master: * Buying a camera, lens, flash, tripod, and more * Composition * Exposure * Shutter speed * Aperture * Depth-of-field (blurring the background) * ISO * Natural light * Flash * Troubleshooting blurry, dark, and bad pictures * Pet photography * Wildlife photography (mammals, birds, insects, fish, and more) * Sunrises and sunsets * Landscapes * Cityscapes * Flowers * Forests, waterfalls, and rivers * Night photography * Fireworks * Raw files * HDR * Macro/close-up photography Advanced photographers can skip forward to learn the pro's secrets for: * Posing men and women (checklists provided) * Portraits (candid, casual, formal, and underwater) * Remotely triggering flashes * Using bounce flash and flash modifiers * Using studio lighting on any budget * Building a temporary or permanent studio at home * Shooting your first wedding * High speed photography * Location scouting/finding the best spots and times * Planning shoots around the sun and moon  * Star trails (via long exposure and image stacking) * Light painting * Eliminating noise * Focus stacking for infinite depth-of-field * Underwater photography * Getting close to wildlife * Using electronic shutter triggers * Photographing moving cars * Photographing architecture and real estate |
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"They've said some crazy things about me over the years. I mean, okay: 'He bit the head off a bat.' Yes. 'He bit the head off a dove.' Yes. But then you hear things like, 'Ozzy went to the show last night, but he wouldn't perform until he'd killed fifteen puppies . . .' Now me , kill fifteen puppies? I love puppies. I've got eighteen of the f**king things at home. I've killed a few cows in my time, mind you. And the chickens. I shot the chickens in my house that night. It haunts me, all this crazy stuff. Every day of my life has been an event. I took lethal combinations of booze and drugs for thirty f**king years. I survived a direct hit by a plane, suicidal overdoses, STDs. I've been accused of attempted murder. Then I almost died while riding over a bump on a quad bike at f**king two miles per hour. People ask me how come I'm still alive, and I don't know what to say. When I was growing up, if you'd have put me up against a wall with the other kids from my street and asked me which one of us was gonna make it to the age of sixty, which one of us would end up with five kids and four grandkids and houses in Buckinghamshire and Beverly Hills, I wouldn't have put money on me, no f**king way. But here I am: ready to tell my story, in my own words, for the first time. A lot of it ain't gonna be pretty. I've done some bad things in my time. I've always been drawn to the dark side, me. But I ain't the devil . I'm just John Osbourne: a working-class kid from Aston, who quit his job in the factory and went looking for a good time." |
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Ce manuel de théorie permet de démystifier les règles de l'écriture musicale par un approche interactive d'un nouveau genre. L'utilisation de graphiques, d'exemples sonores facilitent l'intégration de notions nouvelles. |
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Led Zeppelin: Sound and Fury by Neal Preston is an in-depth, illustrated digital book created and designed especially for iBooks. It provides an unprecedented and comprehensive glimpse into the world of Led Zeppelin through the lens of famed photographer Neal Preston. Blending images, interviews, and information to allow readers inside access into some of the greatest moments in rock history, Sound and Fury features hundreds of photos of the band from throughout their career (including over 100 that have never been seen before), audio introductions, written pieces, hi-definition video interviews, ephemera, commentary from contemporary artists, technical camera info, band discography, and more. Features include: - Over 250 photographs of Led Zeppelin onstage and behind the scenes (over 100 previously unpublished) - 80 expandable contact sheets - 25 audio commentaries - 11 video interviews - 44 samples of ephemera and memorabilia - 24 Led Zeppelin set lists - 23,000 words of text - Written introduction by Stevie Nicks |
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Explaining the Elements of Art and how to use them to improve your photography.  |
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"Without The Artist's Way , there would have been no Eat, Pray, Love .” —Elizabeth Gilbert A stunning gift edition of the powerful bestselling book on creativity. The Artist’s Way is one of the bestselling gift books of all time. Beautifully packaged with a slipcase and ribbon, this tenth anniversary gift edition is the ideal gift for loved ones engaged in creative lives. From the Hardcover edition. |
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Understand the basics of the game! Rake in the chips with this savvy guide Whether you're looking to join a friendly weekly poker game or aiming for the championship in a local tournament, this guide gets you started so you can play your way to the top. Discover how to Understand poker rules Know when to hold and when to fold Play Texas Hold'em |
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Win free drinks, impress the girl, and become the center of the party using over 80 tricks from the award-winning series Scam School! Scam School Book 1's media-rich format allows you to learn tricks with unprecedented depth, supported by hundreds of photos, over 40 videos, and 70+ audio commentaries... Scam School Book 1 is the most advanced magic instruction book created to date. Named a "Top Video Podcast" of 2008 and 2009 by iTunes, Scam School covers everything from street crime, cons, and hustles to bar scams, mind-reading, and magic tricks. This book is a collection of the very best tricks, hand-picked from over 200 episodes of the show. Imagine the eye-popping surprise on your friend's face when you summon smoke from nowhere... Or the shock on the girl's face when you READ HER MIND! Imagine knowing that in any bar, in any situation, you can be entertaining enough to spend the whole night drinking for free. ...And best of all, Scam School Book 1 goes WITH you to the bar! Keep a copy on your smartphone, and you'll be able to review your tricks just seconds before performing them on your friends. |
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From the art studios of Manga University, Japan's leading publisher of English-language educational manga, comes an all-new series of 99-cent mini How to Draw Manga guides.  Each guide consists of about two dozen pages of easy-to-follow tips and basic manga-drawing techniques, all fully illustrated in the award-winning Manga University style! Designed with the beginning artist in mind, this entry-level guide explains the basics of drawing manga eyes, and challenges the student to think about how subtle changes in a character's eyes express his or her emotions. "How to Draw Manga Eyes" features the art of Manga University instructor Koda Tadashi.  |
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The Official Quick Guide to PixInsight will introduce you the user interface of PixInsight in an easy way by using interactive resources. The content has been approved by the PixInsight Core Development Team. Therefore, this is the recommended first reading about PixInsight for newcomers and experienced users as well. Prepare a cup of coffee, relax and enjoy the Official Quick Guide to PixInsight. It's that easy! The PixInsight Coffee Team. Index: Chapter 1: Welcome Chapter 2: Installing PixInsight Chapter 3: Workspaces, menus and tool bars Chapter 4: Auto-hide windows Chapter 5: Windows in PixInsight Chapter 6: Views Chapter 7: Navigating a view Chapter 8: How to execute a process Chapter 9: Icons Chapter 10: Processing histories Chapter 11: Scripts Chapter 12: Projects Chapter 13: Credits |
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Featuring 16 pages of four-color movie photos and a pull-out souvenir poster, this movie selections folio is a tremendous value at $12.95! Titles are: The Chamber of Secrets * Dobby the House Elf * Family Portrait * Fawkes the Phoenix * Flying Car * Gilderoy Lockhart * Harry's Wondrous World * Hedwig's Theme * Moaning Myrtle * Nimbus 2000 * The Spiders. |
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With more than 350,000 copies sold, Understanding Exposure has demystified the complex concepts of exposure for countless photographers. Now updated with current technologies, more than one hundred new images, and an all-new chapter, this new edition will inspire you more than ever to free yourself from “auto” and create the pictures you truly want. In his trademark easy-to-understand style, author Bryan Peterson explains the relationship between aperture and shutter speed, including how to achieve successful exposures in seemingly difficult situations. You’ll learn: • Which aperture gives you the greatest contrast and sharpness, and when to use it  • Which apertures guarantee the background remains an out-of-focus tone  • Which one aperture—when combined with the right lens—creates an area of sharpness from three feet to infinity  • How to creatively use shutter speed to either freeze an action or imply motion  • Where to take a meter reading when shooting a sunset, snow, or a city at dusk With new information on white balance, flash, HDR, and more, this updated classic will inspire you to stop guessing and take control of your settings for better photos anytime, anywhere, and with any camera. From the Trade Paperback edition. |
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The book describes how to — • Shoot and process “nightscapes” – still images of landscapes taken at night by the light of the Moon or stars … and … • Shoot and process time-lapse movies of the stars & Milky Way, ... all using DSLR cameras The 400-page multi-touch book includes — • 50 HD videos (no internet connection required) demonstrating time-lapse techniques • 60 step-by-step tutorials on how to use software such as Photoshop, Lightroom, LRTimelapse, and more • Photo 101 sections on the basic concepts of photography and video production • Astronomy 101 sections explaining how the sky works • Reviews of gear – How to use popular intervalometers and motion-control units You’ll learn — • What are the best cameras and lenses to buy • How to set your cameras and lenses for maximum detail and minimum noise • How to shoot auroras, conjunctions, satellites, comets, and meteor showers • How to shoot nightscapes lit only by moonlit, and how to determine where the Moon will be to plan a shoot • How to shoot and stitch panoramas of the night sky and Milky Way • How to shoot tracked long exposures of the Milky Way using camera trackers • How to develop Raw files, the essential first step to great images and movies • How to process nightscape stills using techniques such as masking ground and sky, and using adjustment layers and smart filters • How to shoot and stack star trail images made of hundreds of frames • How to assemble time-lapse movies from those same hundreds of frames • How to plan a time-lapse shoot and calculate the balance of exposure time vs . frame count vs . length of shoot. • How to process hundreds of frames using Adobe Camera Raw, Bridge, Photoshop, and Lightroom • How to shoot and process advanced “Holy Grail” time-lapse transitions from day to night • How to shoot motion-control sequences using specialized dolly and pan/tilt devices • How to use time-lapse processing tools such as LRTimelapse, Panolapse, and Advanced Stacker Actions • What can go wrong and how to avoid problems in the field What’s in the book — Getting Started Chapter 1: Choosing and Using Gear Chapter 2: Twilight Time Chapter 3: Auroras Chapter 4: Other Amazing Sky Effects Chapter 5: Moonlit Nightscapes Chapter 6: Milky Way Nightscapes Chapter 7: Star Trails Chapter 8: Controlling the Camera Chapter 9: Processing Still Images Chapter 10: Taking Time-Lapses Chapter 11: Advanced Camera Control Chapter 12: Motion Control 1 – Tilt & Pan Chapter 13: Motion Control 2 – Dolly Shots Chapter 14: Avoiding Common Problems Chapter 15: Processing Time-Lapse Movies 1 - Basic Chapter 16: Processing Time-Lapse Movies 2 – Advanced Chapter 17: The Final Cut Chapter 18: The Time-Lapse Lifestyle To learn more go to http://www.amazingsky.com/nightscapesbook.html About the Author Alan Dyer has authored or co-authored several print guidebooks for amateur astronomers, notably The Backyard Astronomer’s Guide with Terence Dickinson. Alan’s astrophotos have appeared in calendars and magazines such as SkyNews , Astronomy , Sky and Telescope , and National Geographic . They’ve been featured on websites such as CBSNews.com, NBCNews.com, Spaceweather.com, UniverseToday.com, and Astronomy Picture of the Day. Alan serves as Associate Editor of SkyNews magazine and as a contributing editor to Sky and Telescope .  |
