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New York Times Bestselling Author. Millions of books sold worldwide! A Life-Changing Tool Millions of People Can’t Stop Talking About What if the key to happiness, success, and love was as simple as two words? If you've ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated with where you are, the problem isn't you. The problem is the power you give to other people. Two simple words—Let Them—will set you free. Free from the opinions, drama, and judgments of others. Free from the exhausting cycle of trying to manage everything and everyone around you. The Let Them Theory puts the power to create a life you love back in your hands—and this book will show you exactly how to do it. In her latest groundbreaking book, The Let Them Theory, Mel Robbins—New York Times Bestselling Author and one of the world's most respected experts on motivation, confidence, and mindset—teaches you how to stop wasting energy on what you can't control and start focusing on what truly matters: YOU. Your happiness. Your goals. Your life. Using the same no-nonsense, science-backed approach that's made The Mel Robbins Podcast a global sensation, Robbins explains why The Let Them Theory is already loved by millions and how you can apply it in eight key areas of your life to make the biggest impact. Within a few pages, you'll realize how much energy and time you've been wasting trying to control the wrong things—at work, in relationships, and in pursuing your goals—and how this is keeping you from the happiness and success you deserve. Written as an easy-to-understand guide, Robbins shares relatable stories from her own life, highlights key takeaways, relevant research and introduces you to world-renowned experts in psychology, neuroscience, relationships, happiness, and ancient wisdom who champion The Let Them Theory every step of the way. Learn how to: Stop wasting energy on things you can't control Stop comparing yourself to other people Break free from fear and self-doubt Release the grip of people's expectations Build the best friendships of your life Create the love you deserve Pursue what truly matters to you with confidence Build resilience against everyday stressors and distractions Define your own path to success, joy, and fulfillment ...and so much more. The Let Them Theory will forever change the way you think about relationships, control, and personal power. Whether you want to advance your career, motivate others to change, take creative risks, find deeper connections, build better habits, start a new chapter, or simply create more happiness in your life and relationships, this book gives you the mindset and tools to unlock your full potential. #The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can't Stop Talking About #The Let Them Theory: Mel Robbins #The Compound Effect #Never Split the Difference |
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“A narrative that spans seven millennia, five continents and even reaches into cyberspace. . . . I savored each page.” —Henry Petroski, Wall Street Journal In Fallen Glory , James Crawford uncovers the biographies of some of the world’s most fascinating lost and ruined buildings, from the dawn of civilization to the cyber era. The lives of these iconic structures are packed with drama and intrigue, featuring war and religion, politics and art, love and betrayal, catastrophe and hope. They provide the stage for a startling array of characters, including Gilgamesh, the Cretan Minotaur, Agamemnon, Nefertiti, Genghis Khan, Henry VIII, Catherine the Great, Adolf Hitler, and even Bruce Springsteen. The twenty-one structures Crawford focuses on include The Tower of Babel, The Temple of Jerusalem, The Library of Alexandria, The Bastille, Kowloon Walled City, the Berlin Wall, and the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center. Ranging from the deserts of Iraq, the banks of the Nile and the cloud forests of Peru, to the great cities of Jerusalem, Istanbul, Paris, Rome, London and New York, Fallen Glory is a unique guide to a world of vanished architecture. And, by picking through the fragments of our past, it asks what history’s scattered ruins can tell us about our own future. “Witty and memorable . . . moving as well as myth-busting.” — Times Literary Supplement (UK) “[An] elegant, charged book . . . A well-written prize for students of history, archaeology, and urban planning.” — Kirkus Reviews , starred review “Astute, entertaining, and affecting.” — Booklist “A lovely, wise book.” —Alexander McCall Smith, New Statesman (UK) “A cabinet of curiosities, a book of wonders with unexpected excursions and jubilant and haunting marginalia.” — Spectator (UK) |
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THE INSPIRATION FOR THE MAJOR MOTION PICTURE A COMPLETE UNKNOWN. One of the music world’s pre-eminent critics takes a fresh and much-needed look at the day Dylan “went electric” at the Newport Folk Festival. On the evening of July 25, 1965, Bob Dylan took the stage at Newport Folk Festival, backed by an electric band, and roared into his new rock hit, Like a Rolling Stone. The audience of committed folk purists and political activists who had hailed him as their acoustic prophet reacted with a mix of shock, booing, and scattered cheers. It was the shot heard round the world—Dylan’s declaration of musical independence, the end of the folk revival, and the birth of rock as the voice of a generation—and one of the defining moments in twentieth-century music. In Dylan Goes Electric!, Elijah Wald explores the cultural, political and historical context of this seminal event that embodies the transformative decade that was the sixties. Wald delves deep into the folk revival, the rise of rock, and the tensions between traditional and groundbreaking music to provide new insights into Dylan’s artistic evolution, his special affinity to blues, his complex relationship to the folk establishment and his sometime mentor Pete Seeger, and the ways he reshaped popular music forever. Breaking new ground on a story we think we know, Dylan Goes Electric! is a thoughtful, sharp appraisal of the controversial event at Newport and a nuanced, provocative, analysis of why it matters. “In this tour de force, Elijah Wald complicates the stick-figure myth of generational succession at Newport by doing justice to what he rightly calls Bob Dylan’s ‘declaration of independence’ . . . This is one of the very best accounts I’ve read of musicians fighting for their honor.” — Todd Gitlin, author of The Sixties and Occupy Nation |
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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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Zadie Smith's first time writing for the stage, a riotous twenty-first century translation of Geoffrey Chaucer's classic The Wife of Bath “ Married five times. Mother. Lover. Aunt. Friend. She plays many roles round here. And never Scared to tell the whole of her truth, whether Or not anyone wants to hear it. Wife Of Willesden: pissed enough to tell her life Story to whoever has ears and eyes . . .” In her stage-writing debut, celebrated novelist and essayist Zadie Smith brings to life a comedic and cutting twenty-first century translation of Geoffrey Chaucer’s classic The Wife of Bath . The Wife of Willesden follows Alvita, a Jamaican-born British woman in her mid-50s, as she tells her life story to a band of strangers in a small pub on the Kilburn High Road. Wearing fake gold chains, dressed in knock-off designer clothes, and speaking in a mixture of London slang and patois, Alvita recalls her five marriages in outrageous, bawdy detail, rewrites her mistakes as triumphs, and shares her beliefs on femininity, sexuality, and misogyny with anyone willing to listen. A thoughtful reimagining of an unforgettable narrative of female sexual power, written with singular verve and wit, The Wife of Willesden shows why Zadie Smith is one of the sharpest and most versatile writers working today. |
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This is one of the most respected books on film making ever published. With the aid of hundreds of photographs and diagrams, it clearly and concisely presents the essential concepts and techniques of motion picture camerawork and the allied areas of film making that they interact and impact with. Branching out from five central subject areas, the five Cs -- camera angles, continuity, cutting, close-ups, composition -- Mascelli offers film makers a detailed and practical course in visual thinking. Included are discussions of: cinematic time and space; compositional rules; point-of-view; camera height and angle; master scenes; types of editing; screen direction. |
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Master the fascinating and rewarding game of American Mahjong with this guide for beginners. "Strategies, strategies, strategies! If I only knew more strategies I could win more games!" is the frequent lament of beginning Mahjong players. Following up on the success of her acclaimed book, A Beginner's Guide to American Mah Jongg , bestselling author Elaine Sandberg's new book offers novice players the advice they need to excel at the game of Mahjong. Winning American Mah Jongg Strategies: A Guide for the Novice Player is the strategy guidebook that provides American Mahjongg beginners with the practical information they need to build hands, improve game-play skills, strategize, and win! This easy-to-follow, comprehensive book teaches players how to overcome common difficulties and provides the knowledge to sharpen strategic skills and increase win ratios. By showing beginners how to see and utilize different strategic elements and scenarios, players learn how to elevate their skills. Challenges covered in this Mahjongg book include: Finding the best hand The use of defensive tools To Expose or not to Expose and why Determining an opponent's hand And many more… Winning American Mah Jongg Strategies is a gem of a book that is the perfect gift for Mahjong players of all ages! |
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• Starts at an introductory level • Project based tutorials design a house from start to finish • Helps you prepare for the Autodesk Revit Architecture Certification Exam Residential Design Using Autodesk Revit 2024 is designed for users completely new to Autodesk Revit. This text takes a project based approach to learning Autodesk Revit’s architectural tools in which you develop a single family residence all the way to photorealistic renderings like the one on the cover. The lessons begin with a basic introduction to Autodesk Revit 2024. The first four chapters are intended to get you familiar with the user interface and many of the common menus and tools. Throughout the rest of the book a residential building is created and most of Autodesk Revit’s tools and features are covered in greater detail. Using step-by-step tutorial lessons, the residential project is followed through to create elevations, sections, floor plans, renderings, construction sets, etc. Table of Contents 1.   Getting Started with Autodesk Revit 2024 2.   Lake Cabin: Floor Plan 3.   Overview of Linework and Modify Tools 4.   Drawing 2D Architectural Objects 5.   Floor Plan (First Floor) 6.   Floor Plans (Second Floor and Basement Plans) 7.   Annotation 8.   Roof 9.   Floor Systems and Reflected Ceiling Plans 10. Elevations 11. Sections 12. Interior Design 13. Schedules 14. Site Tools & Photo-Realistic Rendering 15. Construction Documents Set       Index |
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***The Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller*** ***The Global #1 Bestseller*** The extraordinary life of Cher can be told by only one person . . . Cher herself. After more than seventy years of fighting to live her life on her own terms, Cher finally reveals her true story in intimate detail, in a two-part memoir. Her remarkable career is unique and unparalleled. The only woman to top Billboard charts in seven consecutive decades, she is the winner of an Academy Award, an Emmy, a Grammy, and a Cannes Film Festival Award, and an inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame who has been lauded by the Kennedy Center. She is a lifelong activist and philanthropist. As a dyslexic child who dreamed of becoming famous, Cher was raised in often-chaotic circumstances, surrounded by singers, actors, and a mother who inspired her in spite of their difficult relationship. With her trademark honesty and humor, Cher: The Memoir traces how this diamond in the rough succeeded with no plan and little confidence to become the trailblazing superstar the world has been unable to ignore for more than half a century. Cher: The Memoir, Part One follows her extraordinary beginnings through childhood to meeting and marrying Sonny Bono—and reveals the highly complicated relationship that made them world-famous, but eventually drove them apart. Cher: The Memoir reveals the daughter, the sister, the wife, the lover, the mother, and the superstar. It is a life too immense for only one book. This book will appeal to fans of plot-heavy, character-driven Fiction such as The Women, Here One Moment, Tell Me Everything, Tom Lake, Remarkably Bright Creatures, Demon Copperhead, The Covenant of Water, the midnight library, where the crawdads sing #Cher - Cher #Cher: Cher #Cher: Part One |
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The 2nd Edition Level 1 Lesson Book introduces all the notes of the grand staff, elementary chord playing, and the concept of tonic and dominant notes. Students play in varied positions, reinforcing reading skills and recognizing intervals through the 5th. Musicianship is built with the introduction of legato and staccato touches. This level continues the interval orientation to reading across the full range of the Grand Staff. The 5-finger approach is presented here in a fresh, musically appealing way. |
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No Direction Home took 20 years to complete and has received widespread critical acclaim. Robert Shelton met Bob Dylan when the young singer arrived in New York; he became Dylan's friend, champion, and critic, and his book has been hailed as the definitive unauthorised biography of this moody, passionate genius and his world. Of more than a thousand books published about Bob Dylan, i t is the only one that has been written with Dylan's active cooperation . Shelton witnessed Dylan’s crowning moment at Newport in 1963. He was in the audience for the celebrated Philharmonic Hall concert on Halloween 1964. He was in the Newport crowd when Dylan alienated the folk fraternity with his electric guitar. Dylan gave Sheldon access to his parents, Abe and Beatty Zimmerman – whom no other journalist has ever interviewed in depth; his brother, David; childhood friends from Hibbing; fellow students and friends from Minneapolis; and Suze Rotolo, the muse immortalised on the cover of The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan . Adorned with rare and revealing images from throughout Dylan’s whirlwind first decade of music, this a unique and honest insight into a man, who, as his sixth decade of music approaches, is ever harder to separate from the myths he has woven. “I can’t be hurt, man, if the book is honest. No kidding, I can’t be hurt. I want you to write an honest book, Bob, I don’t want you to write a b******t book. Hey, I’m trusting you. The only reason that I am here with you now is that I know that you are the man... I’ll do it with you.” Bob Dylan to Robert Shelton |
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New York Times Bestselling Author. Millions of books sold worldwide! A Life-Changing Tool Millions of People Can’t Stop Talking About What if the key to happiness, success, and love was as simple as two words? If you've ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated with where you are, the problem isn't you. The problem is the power you give to other people. Two simple words—Let Them—will set you free. Free from the opinions, drama, and judgments of others. Free from the exhausting cycle of trying to manage everything and everyone around you. The Let Them Theory puts the power to create a life you love back in your hands—and this book will show you exactly how to do it. In her latest groundbreaking book, The Let Them Theory, Mel Robbins—New York Times Bestselling Author and one of the world's most respected experts on motivation, confidence, and mindset—teaches you how to stop wasting energy on what you can't control and start focusing on what truly matters: YOU. Your happiness. Your goals. Your life. Using the same no-nonsense, science-backed approach that's made The Mel Robbins Podcast a global sensation, Robbins explains why The Let Them Theory is already loved by millions and how you can apply it in eight key areas of your life to make the biggest impact. Within a few pages, you'll realize how much energy and time you've been wasting trying to control the wrong things—at work, in relationships, and in pursuing your goals—and how this is keeping you from the happiness and success you deserve. Written as an easy-to-understand guide, Robbins shares relatable stories from her own life, highlights key takeaways, relevant research and introduces you to world-renowned experts in psychology, neuroscience, relationships, happiness, and ancient wisdom who champion The Let Them Theory every step of the way. Learn how to: Stop wasting energy on things you can't control Stop comparing yourself to other people Break free from fear and self-doubt Release the grip of people's expectations Build the best friendships of your life Create the love you deserve Pursue what truly matters to you with confidence Build resilience against everyday stressors and distractions Define your own path to success, joy, and fulfillment ...and so much more. The Let Them Theory will forever change the way you think about relationships, control, and personal power. Whether you want to advance your career, motivate others to change, take creative risks, find deeper connections, build better habits, start a new chapter, or simply create more happiness in your life and relationships, this book gives you the mindset and tools to unlock your full potential. #The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can't Stop Talking About #The Let Them Theory: Mel Robbins #The 5 Second Rule: Mel Robbins #The Nvidia Way #The Courage to Be Disliked #The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck #The 5AM Club |
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The Only Guide You Will Ever Need to Build the Ultimate Physique! The Muscle Ladder: Get Jacked Using Science is the best all-in-one science-based guide for building a strong and muscular physique. Jeff Nippard, professional natural bodybuilder and coach, has developed a clear blueprint for anyone at any level to achieve their fitness goals. Having architected tens of thousands of programs for athletes and gym-goers, Jeff possesses a mastery of the scientific mechanisms that will help you unlock your hypertrophic potential. Jeff’s 12 ladder-style fundamentals are specifically designed so that you can work your way up confidently and quickly! Using a “rail” and “rung” format to define each fundamental, his model explains where to start, how to follow through, and how to apply each principle to your unique lifting goals. The Muscle Ladder is a cut above the rest, explaining not only the how but also the why behind each fundamental. In addition to accessible-yet-comprehensive explanations, The Muscle Ladder provides sample training programs, a full section on techniques with corresponding visuals, along with a bonus chapter on nutrition and supplementation. The Muscle Ladder includes · 20 programs for all experience levels, from beginner to advanced · Time-saving programs for those looking for quick and effective workouts · Flexible workouts that can help you reach your goals in 2 days per week or up to 6 days per week based upon your schedule · A chapter on nutrition, supplements, and cardio that gives you everything you need to achieve your goal physique · Detailed photo demonstrations for more than 80 fundamental exercises · Simple and practical explanations of science-based training principles After reading The Muscle Ladder, you will · Become your own fitness expert with Jeff’s easy-to-follow explanations of the science behind achieving gains. · Discover what works best for you as Jeff guides you in prioritizing and customizing these principles to match your specific fitness goals. · Build muscle and strength quickly and effectively! · Master your diet with Jeff’s insights on nutrition, enabling you to create a flexible diet plan that enhances your workout results. · Eliminate mistakes by learning how to identify and correct common errors, ensuring steady progress without setbacks. · Access 20 complete training programs designed for various goals, experience levels, and schedules #The Muscle Ladder: Get Jacked Using Science #The Muscle Ladder: Jeff Nippard |
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My sole focus for the last twenty-five years has been taking care of my brothers, and building a strong, unbreakable family. Now they’ve all found the women they want to spend their life with. I should be thrilled. It’s exactly what I wanted. Except it’s exposed the big gaping hole in my life. The same hole I put there twenty-five years ago when I destroyed the love of my life. I blew things up. It doesn’t matter why I did it, the end result is the same. She hates me and always will. I can’t even blame her. But I’ve never forgotten her, and in the time we’ve been apart I’ve only grown more certain. She’s it for me. I’m always the man with the plan. I’m the big picture guy. But when I jump in my car and end up in her small town, the only plan I can come back with is: Get Blair Back. No Matter What. Now I just have to hope that she doesn’t beat me to death with a wrench before I can apologize. This book will appeal to fans of plot-heavy, character-driven Romance such as Crown of Midnight, Counting Miracles, Onyx Storm, Heir of Fire, A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire, Reminders of Him, Funny Story, Daydream, Part of Your World . #Ransom: Jenna Myles #Ransom: A Brash Brothers Romance (The Brash Brothers Book 10) |
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The rollicking autobiography of the iconic guitarist who took thrash metal behemoths Megadeth from the edge of collapse to their highest peak before departing to Japan for the joy of J-Pop. “The story of how he got where he is is fascinating. The Megadeth years have been well documented, but there’s so much more to Marty Friedman’s story and it’s well worth reading about in Dreaming Japanese .” — Decibel Magazine Marty Friedman’s upbringing was as atypical as his career. Growing up in a Jewish household in Maryland, the son of an NSA executive, he lacked motivation until he accidentally discovered the guitar and immediately found his calling. Enjoying a hazy adolescence overflowing with partying, music, and teen antics, he achieved local stardom in Deuce, then burst onto the national scene by pioneering a radically new style of playing, bringing attention to the guitar aficionado label, Shrapnel Records. Acclaim didn’t breed success or money, but undeterred, Friedman moved to California, and after attempts to join Madonna, KISS, and Ozzy Osbourne, finally scored a gig in Megadeth at a time when the band members were just recovering from the verge of self-destruction, and Marty was in and out of homelessness. Friedman is the most revered guitarist to play in any Megadeth lineup. During his ten years, his exotic, innovating style helped define the sound of their biggest albums, and while it elevated him to guitar hero status with all the accompanying perks, it came at a significant cost. As the only clean and sober member, Friedman vividly recalls the triumphs and trials of each album cycle and more, bringing to light previously undisclosed personal feelings surrounding the circumstances that forced the band into hiding in the midst of the Countdown to Extinction Tour and the brutal effort it took to get the band back up and running. His profound and complicated relationship with frontman Dave Mustaine was symbolic of the band’s insane dynamic, and Marty poignantly and generously shares his experiences within the band’s inner sanctum during the highs, lows, and daily routines. But Dreaming Japanese is far more than a memoir about Friedman’s multi-Platinum years in Megadeth. The riveting narrative captures his relentless perseverance as he struggles to start again from nothing. Spontaneously leaving his home in the US and feeling lost in the middle of Tokyo, with few connections or concrete plans, the story traces his journey to acclimate and assimilate into the inner core of an alien society, language and culture, almost like a double agent spy. In fascinating detail and clarity, Marty shares how he gradually made inroads into the Japanese entertainment industry, becoming a household name and fixture on mainstream television and earning respect as a highly influential solo artist. Dreaming Japanese follows the wildly entertaining, inspiring, and above all, unprecedented path of a rock and roll guitar player who took the biggest risk, leaving worldwide success to start over from scratch in a country, culture and society far from his own, ultimately becoming an official ambassador of Japan. |
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A revised edition of the classic bestselling how to draw book. A life-changing book, this fully revised and updated edition of Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain is destined to inspire generations of readers and artists to come. Translated into more than seventeen languages, Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain is the world's most widely used instructional drawing book. Whether you are drawing as a professional artist, as an artist in training, or as a hobby, this book will give you greater confidence in your ability and deepen your artistic perception, as well as foster a new appreciation of the world around you. This revised/updated fourth edition includes: • a new introduction; • crucial updates based on recent research on the brain's plasticity and the enormous value of learning new skills/ utilizing the right hemisphere of the brain; • new focus on how the ability to draw on the strengths of the right hemisphere can serve as an antidote to the increasing left-brain emphasis in American life-the worship of all that is linear, analytic, digital, etc.; • an informative section that addresses recent research linking early childhood "scribbling" to later language development and the importance of parental encouragement of this activity; • and new reproductions of master drawings throughout |
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In The Power of the Actor , a Los Angeles Times bestseller, premier acting teacher and coach Ivana Chubbuck reveals her cutting-edge technique, which has launched some of the most successful acting careers in Hollywood. The first book from the instructor who has taught Charlize Theron, Brad Pitt, Elisabeth Shue, Djimon Hounsou, and Halle Berry, The Power of the Actor guides you to dynamic and effective results. For many of today’s major talents, the Chubbuck Technique is the leading edge of acting for the twenty-first century. Ivana Chubbuck has developed a curriculum that takes the theories of the acting masters, such as Stanislavski, Meisner, and Hagen, to the next step by utilizing inner pain and emotions, not as an end in itself, but rather as a way to drive and win a goal. In addition to the powerful twelve-step process, the book takes well-known scripts, both classic and contemporary, and demonstrates how to precisely apply Chubbuck’s script-analysis process. The Power of the Actor is filled with fascinating and inspiring behind-the-scenes accounts of how noted actors have mastered their craft and have accomplished success in such a difficult and competitive field. |
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Tune in to how music really works   Whether you’re a student, a performer, or simply a fan, this book makes music theory easy, providing you with a friendly guide to the concepts, artistry, and technical mastery that underlie the production of great music. You’ll quickly become fluent in the fundamentals of knocking out beats, reading scores, and anticipating where a piece should go, giving you a deeper perspective on the works of others — and bringing an extra dimension to your own.  Tracking to a typical college-level course, Music Theory For Dummies breaks difficult concepts down to manageable chunks and takes into account every aspect of musical production and appreciation — from the fundamentals of notes and scales to the complexities of expression and instrument tone color. It also examines the latest teaching techniques — all the more important as the study of music, now shown to provide cognitive and learning benefits for both children and adults, becomes more prevalent at all levels. Master major and minor scales, intervals, pitches, and clefs Understand basic notation, time signals, tempo, dynamics, and navigation Employ melodies, chords, progressions, and phrases to form music Compose harmonies and accompanying melodies for voice and instruments Wherever you want to go musically — as a writer or performer, or just as someone who wants to enjoy music to its fullest — this approachable guide gives you everything you need to hear! |
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Dragon Age: The Veilguard is an action role-playing video game developed by BioWare and published by Electronic Arts. The fourth major game in the Dragon Age franchise, The Veilguard is the sequel to Dragon Age: Inquisition (2014). Set ten years after Inquisition,[1] the game features new locations in the fictional world of Thedas for the player to explore.[2] The story follows a player character known as Rook who was recruited by Varric Tethras to help him stop Solas, also known as the elven trickster god Fen'Harel, from bringing down the Veil. While disrupting Solas' ritual, they accidentally unleash two imprisoned elven gods – Elgar'nan and Ghilan'nain – who then wreak havoc across Thedas with the Blight in an attempt to conquer the world. Rook, supported by companions and various factions, sets out to stop these members of the elven pantheon from achieving their goals. Players control Rook from a third-person perspective and travel to various zones via magical portals known as Eluvians. Veilguard utilizes a hub-and-spoke world design unlike its predecessor's open world design. The game's development, which began in 2015, has been marked by lengthy delays, several fundamental changes in design, and high staff turnover.[3][4] The game was announced as Dragon Age: Dreadwolf in 2022,[5][6] and retitled to Dragon Age: The Veilguard in June 2024.[7][8] Dragon Age: The Veilguard released for PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S on October 31, 2024.[9][10] After release Dragon Age: The Veilguard topped Steam charts and broke BioWare's concurrent player record.[11] The game received generally positive reviews from critics and was nominated for Game of the Year at the Golden Joystick Awards[12] and Innovation in Accessibility at The Game Awards. |
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What is the secret to writing a great screenplay? Whether you’re a beginning screenwriter or an A-list Academy Award winner, all writers struggle with the same thing: to get to the great script inside. Step by step, Inside Story guides you through an extraordinary new process that helps identify your thematic intention—what your story is really about—and teaches you how to turn that intention into the driving force behind all your creative choices. The result is a profound relationship between the movement of the plot and the internal development of character, which is the foundation for the transformational arc. The transformational arc is the deeper line of structure found inside the story. Knowing how to work with the arc enhances your ability to: • Express your unique point of view • Give meaning and urgency to the line of action • Infuse your characters with richness, subtlety, and surprise • Develop a powerful emotional undercurrent • Make your stories stand out and get attention Inside Story delivers what the name implies: it’s the real inside scoop on how to write a great screenplay with depth, dimension, and substance. It is a must-have book for any serious screenwriter, playwright, or novelist. |
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Composer, improviser, oui, mais… Quelle gamme pour quels accords ? Quels accords pour quelle gammes ? Le GuitarCookBook vous permet de créer des progressions d'accords pour n'importe quelle gamme et tonalité. L'harmonie à la guitare est à la portée de tous avec cet ouvrage ! Plus de 200 accords, et plus de 1400 modes et gammes différents, avec toutes leurs harmonisations... Sans solfège, cette antisèche sera très efficace sur vos compositions. |
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If you want to make Japanese joints, without spending money on expensive tools then read on... Are you a weekend carpenter that wants to make traditional Japanese joints? Do you want to apply Japanese ingenuity of design to everyday furniture and give them a special character? Do you want to do so without spending a lot of time or money? For centuries before the invention of screws and fasteners, Japanese craftsmen used complex, interlocking joints to connect pieces of wood for structures and beams, helping to create a unique Japanese aesthetic that can still be seen in the works of modern masters like Shigeru Ban. Up until recent times, however, these techniques were often the carefully guarded secrets of family carpentry guilds and unavailable for public knowledge. Let this book teach you the secrets from an era when craftsmanship mattered, prior to the industrial revolution and mass production of "things". Inside this book you'll discover: How to make your own Japanese joints in 8 stepsThe #1 Japanese wood you should use to make jointsThe top 5 tools you need to get started with most Japanese jointsThe secret behind how Japanese joinery is used to construct buildings that have stood for hundreds of years8 Tradional joints and 3 beginner friendly projects Here are the answers to some questions you might have about this book:    Q: I'm just a woodworker with a wood shop in my garage, and I don't want to splurge on expensive tools just for making Japanese joints. Can I still make the joints given inside your book? A: Absolutely, this book is designed for the weekend woodworker and enthusiast! While we still recommend a few tools that are cheap but absolutely key when making Japanese joints, we have omitted the joints that require any type of expensive tools from this guide. There also certain joints that don't require any specialized tools. So, you don't need to spend extra if you don't really want to. Q: Can Japanese joints really improve regular objects (like chairs and other furniture) that I already know how to make? A: Yes. The special characteristics of Japanese joints are diverse. Their utility can be found in making flexible yet strong houses in earthquake-prone Japan. They are also useful in building recording-studios where sound-transmission through joist-conduction must be minimized. There also certain joints that don't even need nails to make! The addition of Japanese joints in your own designs will incorporate one or more of these characteristics to your furniture. We also have short guide on adapting these joints into your own designs, so you never get lost trying to make sense of it all. Q: Are the pictures in your book color or b/w? A: The pictures inside this book are b/w illustrations meant to show clearly the intricacies of the joints. Every day that you delay is another day you miss the opportunity to use this magnificient craft to make your woodworking projects a notch above everything else. Take action and add this book to your cart now! |
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If you are a traditional media artist looking to try out the exciting digital medium, this is the definitive guide for you. As an artist primarily working in many traditional mediums, I faced a unique challenge. I always painted highly expressive paintings, and I wanted to bring the same expressiveness and spontaneity in my digital paintings. I did not want the typical ‘plasticky’ look for my digital paintings. In this book, you will not only learn the immense possibilities offered to us by digital painting software in general and Procreate in particular, but also to paint in a loose and expressive manner. The goal is to paint intriguing, catchy artworks that the viewers will love to watch again and again. Some of the tools and techniques you will learn in this book are as follows: -Methods I employ to paint expressively. -Why digital painting? What are the considerations while beginning with the digital painting process. -Color theory. -The concept of layers, using layers effectively in a digital painting. -How layers interact with each other, using masks and layer blending modes. -Procreate interface, menus, and the most used gestures. -Perspective concepts. Six step-by-step exercises: - Drawing a Simple ‘Pencil Sketch’ of a Tree - Using Layers for Painting Reflections in the Water - Painting an Old House with Trees with Realistic Textures - A Charming Village – Adding Depth to a Painting - Fun with Letters - Using Values and Curves to Paint a Charming Italian Town Start your journey towards the exciting digital art possibilities today! |
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A provocative, original, and richly entertaining group biography of the Jewish immigrants who were the moving forces behind the creation of America's motion picture industry.   The names Harry Cohn, William Fox, Carl Laemmle, Louis B. Mayer, Jack and Harry Warner, and Adolph Zucker are giants in the history of contemporary Hollywood, outsiders who dared to invent their own vision of the American Dream.  Even to this day, the American values defined largely by the movies of these émigrés endure in American cinema and culture. Who these men were, how they came to dominate Hollywood, and what they gained and lost in the process is the exhilarating story of An Empire of Their Own. |
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For more than two decades, The Mixing Engineer’s Handbook has been the best selling and most respected resource in the art of music mixing for seasoned professionals and enthusiastic beginners alike. Today’s home studio is just as powerful as any commercial studio, but it’s the techniques that the top mixers use that separates their work from what most musicians, songwriters or artists can produce without that knowledge. In the fully updated 5th edition of the Handbook, you’ll find all the fundamental and advanced techniques used by the pros to create the music you love. Guaranteed to help you get a great mix regardless of your gear, environment or the kind of music you work on, you’ll find your mixing chops getting better with each chapter. New topics in the 5th edition include: • Three new mix build techniques for better balances and faster mixes • A new method for setting compressors to breathe with the pulse of the song for more punchy and powerful mixes • A look at the latest intelligent processor plugins designed to make the difficult tasks of mixing easier • Editing techniques with playlists in mind to make your mixes more streaming-ready • A totally new chapter on immersive audio including a primer for mixing in Dolby Atmos • Headphone mixing and room calibration technology tips and much more! The book also features new interviews with some of the music industry’s most successful and celebrated audio mixers from all different music genres, as well as a bonus website with 12 additional interviews not found in the book. Learn the art of mixing from start to finish, and pick up tips and techniques from the pros, with The Mixing Engineer’s Handbook, Fifth Edition. |
