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The Beatles: Super Easy Songbook: 60 Simple Arrangements for Piano
It’s super easy! This series features accessible arrangements for piano, with simple right-hand melody, letter names inside each note, basic left-hand chord diagrams, and no page turns.
This edition includes 60 Beatles favorites: Across the Universe * All You Need Is Love * Blackbird * Come Together * Eight Days a Week * Eleanor Rigby * Get Back * Good Day Sunshine * A Hard Day’s Night * Help! * Here Comes the Sun * Hey Jude * I Saw Her Standing There * I Want to Hold Your Hand * If I Fell * Let It Be * Michelle * Nowhere Man * Penny Lane * Revolution * Something * Ticket to Ride * We Can Work It Out * Yesterday * and many more.
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The Beauty of Everyday Things (Penguin Modern Classics)
“Radical and inspiring … Yanagi’s vision puts the connection between heart and hand before the transient and commercial” – Edmund de Waal
The daily lives of ordinary people are replete with objects, common things used in commonplace settings. These objects are our constant companions in life. As such, writes Soetsu Yanagi, they should be made with care and built to last, treated with respect and even affection. They should be natural and simple, sturdy and safe – the aesthetic result of wholeheartedly fulfilling utilitarian needs. They should, in short, be things of beauty.
In an age of feeble and ugly machine-made things, these essays call for us to deepen and transform our relationship with the objects that surround us. Inspired by the work of the simple, humble craftsmen Yanagi encountered during his lifelong travels through Japan and Korea, they are an earnest defence of modest, honest, handcrafted things – from traditional teacups to jars to cloth and paper. Objects like these exemplify the enduring appeal of simplicity and function: the beauty of everyday things.
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The Beginner’s Photography Guide: The Ultimate Step-by-Step Manual for Getting the Most from your Digital Camera
All you need is a digital camera and this bestselling book to unlock your full potential as a photographer!
This handbook will help you improve your skills, give you a fresh perspective on how to approach a shoot, and which equipment will work best. If you have a burst of inspiration and ideas for new projects, this must-have will guide you through every step.
Achieve stunning results with this expert advice on everything from how to choose the right equipment and aperture exposure, to image enhancement and flash. This comprehensive guide is a trusted resource and ideal starting point.
Written for beginners, this photography book is easy to read and understand, even if you have never worked with a camera before. It has step-by-step tutorials covering the whole range of camera functions and photographic techniques. Each chapter of the book is full of practical hands-on projects and tutorials that will help you get the best from your camera.
At-a-glance comparison images show how camera settings can produce remarkably different pictures. The results are shown side-by-side with each technique, along with the setting used to create a particular look or effect. You’ll also learn how to enhance your images using a range of innovative ideas adopted by professionals.
Go from Novice to Pro Photographer in a Flash
It has been fully updated to reflect all the latest developments in technology and creative trends in digital image-making. This manual will teach you all the tips and techniques you need to ensure that your memorable moments are captured perfectly every time!
The Beginner’s Photography Guide will help you find your inner photographer:
– Takes you through every technique you need to create stunning images.
– Easy-to-follow layout and step-by-step and tutorials.
– Handy checklists with a quick rundown of the equipment and camera settings.
– Hundreds of inspirational images to motivate you to reach your goal.Read more
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The Best Dance Moves in the World … Ever!: 100 New and Classic Moves and How to Bust Them
Dance is a universal language, spoken and understood by all. It knows no barriers and traverses time and space. Dance moves are like building blocks that can either enliven a simple side-to-side shuffle, or be joined up to create a dazzling night-long display.Starting with the basics, THE BEST DANCE MOVES IN THE WORLD … EVER! gives you the lowdown on the history of dance, pioneers of dance and what you should know before you hit the dance floor. Then it takes you on a tour of the 100 dance moves that you need to know, including:
SIMPLE MOVES such as Finger Bopping, The Swim and The Smooch
SLICK MOVES like The Grapevine, The Madison and The Charleston
CLASSIC MOVES including The Twist, Vogue, Thriller and The Time Warp
MOVIE MOVES inspired by Saturday Night Fever, Pulp Fiction, Napoleon Dynamite
and many more
Covering dances suitable for every taste in music, from funk, disco and soul, through RnB and rock ‘n’ roll, to pop, punk and even rave and partnered with clear step-by-step instructions with easily understood illustrations, readers’ health, self-confidence and ability to have a good time are all given a thorough workout.
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The Best of Matt 2023
The latest – superb – collection from everyone’s favourite cartoonist!
‘The master of the pocket cartoon. You can’t be better than the best’ Gyles Brandreth
‘Like a sunrise, he lifts the heart. He’s so touching and achingly funny’ Jilly Cooper
‘That rare thing – a daily cartoonist who never fails’ THE TIMES
‘However bad the day’s news, there’ll still be a Matt cartoon the morning after, and we’ll still laugh – he’s a genius’ Jeremy Vine
There is no doubt: award-winning Matt definitely makes the world a happier place!
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The Birth of Loud: Leo Fender, Les Paul, and the Guitar-Pioneering Rivalry That Shaped Rock ‘n’ Roll
“A hot-rod joy ride through mid-20th-century American history” (The New York Times Book Review), this one-of-a-kind narrative masterfully recreates the rivalry between the two men who innovated the electric guitar’s amplified sound—Leo Fender and Les Paul—and their intense competition to convince rock stars like the Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, and Eric Clapton to play the instruments they built.In the years after World War II, music was evolving from big-band jazz into rock ’n’ roll—and these louder styles demanded revolutionary instruments. When Leo Fender’s tiny firm marketed the first solid-body electric guitar, the Esquire, musicians immediately saw its appeal. Not to be out-maneuvered, Gibson, the largest guitar manufacturer, raced to build a competitive product. The company designed an “axe” that would make Fender’s Esquire look cheap and convinced Les Paul—whose endorsement Leo Fender had sought—to put his name on it. Thus was born the guitar world’s most heated rivalry: Gibson versus Fender, Les versus Leo.
While Fender was a quiet, half-blind, self-taught radio repairman, Paul was a brilliant but headstrong pop star and guitarist who spent years toying with new musical technologies. Their contest turned into an arms race as the most inventive musicians of the 1950s and 1960s—including bluesman Muddy Waters, rocker Buddy Holly, the Beatles, Bob Dylan, and Eric Clapton—adopted one maker’s guitar or another. By 1969 it was clear that these new electric instruments had launched music into a radical new age, empowering artists with a vibrancy and volume never before attainable.
In “an excellent dual portrait” (The Wall Street Journal), Ian S. Port tells the full story in The Birth of Loud, offering “spot-on human characterizations, and erotic paeans to the bodies of guitars” (The Atlantic). “The story of these instruments is the story of America in the postwar era: loud, cocky, brash, aggressively new” (The Washington Post).
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The Bloomsbury Handbook of Rock Music Research (Bloomsbury Handbooks)
The Bloomsbury Handbook of Rock Music Research is the first comprehensive academic survey of the field of rock music as it stands today. More than 50 years into its life and we still ask – what is rock music, why is it studied, and how does it work, both as music and as cultural activity? This volume draws together 37 of the leading academics working on rock to provide answers to these questions and many more. The text is divided into four major sections: practice of rock (analysis, performance, and recording); theories; business of rock; and social and culture issues. Each chapter combines two approaches, providing a summary of current knowledge of the area concerned as well as the consequences of that research and suggesting profitable subsequent directions to take. This text investigates and presents the field at a level of depth worthy of something which has had such a pervasive influence on the lives of millions.Read more
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The Book of Alternative Photographic Processes
Written by internationally acclaimed artist and photographer Christopher James, THE BOOK OF ALTERNATIVE PHOTOGRAPHIC PROCESSES: 3rd Edition is the definitive text for students and professionals studying alternative photographic processes and the art of hand-made photographic image making. This innovative Third Edition brings the medium up to date with new and historic processes that are integrated with the latest contemporary innovations, adaptations, techniques, and art work. This 800 page edition is packed with more than 700 exquisite illustrations featuring historical examples as well as the art that is currently being made by professional alternative process, artists, teachers, and students of the genre. The third edition is the complete and comprehensive technical and aesthetic resource exploring and delving into every aspect of alternative photographic process photography. Each chapter introduces the history of a technique, presents an overview of the alternative photographic process that will be featured, reviews its chemistry, and provides practical and easy to follow guidance in how to make it work. In his conversational writing style, James also explores the idiosyncrasies, history, and cultural connections that are such a significant part of the history of photography. Featuring traditional and digital contact negative production as well as an array of processes, spread out over 28 chapters, THE BOOK OF ALTERNATIVE PHOTOGRAPHIC PROCESSES: 3RD EDITION delivers clear instructions, practical workflows and advice, humor, history, art, and immeasurable inspiration.Read more
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The Book of Guinness Advertising
This guide to advertising from the 1920s to the present day includes special features on cartoons, World War II advertising, Guinness advertising campaigns, including the toucan and Pure Genius, and the Festival of Britain.Read more
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The Book of Rolex
- An exhaustive appraisal of the Rolex watch, including studies of vintage models, current designs and special editions
- Learn how to spot fakes using the same clues as the experts
- Invaluable to any watch-lover, especially aspiring Rolex collectors
Horological trends flit by faster than ever in today’s fast-paced society. But Rolex does not rely on gimmicks; theirs is a more perennial allure, with a reputation built on traditions and hard-earned skill. A company that innovates while paying homage to their roots, every Rolex is the culmination of centuries of watchmaking expertise.
Within this book you will find explanations of the making process, descriptions of the materials involved and expert commentary on what makes each Rolex wristwatch unique. The Book of Rolex demonstrates how each model fits its social milieu, present and past. It also addresses the multitude of fakes on the market, including the so-called ‘Frankensteins’ – watches made from a mixture of real parts and forgeries, which are notoriously hard to spot – imparting all the skills needed to pick counterfeits out of a line-up.
A holistic view of Rolex watches, this book promises to be as timeless as the brand itself. Should you be considering a Rolex, this book will convince you of its worth as an investment.
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The Book of Sea Shanties: Wellerman and Other Songs from the Seven Seas
An epic journey through sea shanties, high tides and seven seas
From the international bestselling singer comes The Book of Sea Shanties.
The world sang in harmony with Nathan Evans, the Glaswegian postie turned singer of sea shanties. Join him as he takes you through time and seafaring history to discover the true meaning of Wellerman, and who and what exactly was the Drunken Sailor?
Featuring over 35 best loved shanties, Nathan will share the meaning behind each of his favourite shanties and show how they have shaped and inspired him. Beautifully illustrated throughout, it will also include original shanties and bonus content written exclusively for this book.
Whether you’re young or old, gather around and discover the riotous world of sea shanties.
Praise for Nathan Evans:
A ‘Sea Shanty sensation’ Rolling Stone
‘An artist who really lifts the mood when he performs’ Daily Telegraph
‘Too good to miss’ Brian May, Daily Express
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The Book of Signs (Dover Pictorial Archive)
Famed German type designer renders 493 symbols: religious, alchemical, imperial, runes, property marks, etc. Timeless.Read more
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The Boston Raphael: A Mysterious Painting, an Embattled Museum in an Era of Change & a Daughter’s Search for the Truth
This is the riveling story of a museum director caught in a web of local and international intrigue while secretly pursuing a forgotten Renaissance pointing. On the eve of its centennial celebrations in December 1969, the Boston Museum of Fine Arts announced the acquisition of an unknown and uncatalogued painting attributed to Raphael. Boston’s coup made headlines around the world. Soon afterward, an Italian art sleuth began investigating the details of the painting’s export from Italy, challenging the museum’s right to ownership. Simultaneously, experts on both sides of the Atlantic lined up to debate its very authenticity. While these contests played themselves out on the international stage, the crisis deepened within the museum as its charismatic director, Perry Rathbone, faced the most challenging crossroads of his 30-year career. In her quest for the true story behind this pivotal event in her father’s life, Belinda Rathbone delves into the background of the affair as it was reported in the popular press, both questioning the inevitability of its outcome and revealing the power struggle within the museum that led to his resignation. She draws almost entirely from primary source material in various archival collections and over a hundred contemporary and personal interviews. It is lavishly illustrated with full-colour plates and many previously unpublished photographs.Read more
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The Brand Book: An insider’s guide to brand building for businesses and organizations
Wonderful book which I couldn’t put down. – Charlie Marshall, CEO & Founder, Loaf
A healthy blast of brutally honest common sense. – Rory Sutherland, Vice Chairman, Ogilvy UK
This needs to be in all marketing/communication colleges. – Malcolm Poynton, Executive Global Chief Creative Officer, Cheil Worldwide
The Brand Book provides a straightforward and practical guide to the fundamentals of brands and branding, enabling anyone in business to create their own powerful brand. Entertainingly written in jargon-free language, the author draws on her experiences of creating new brand strategies across a wide range of categories. Real world examples and case studies, including images from well-known brand campaigns, are used to illustrate the principles that underpin the best of brand practice. The final chapter includes handy templates and checklists to help you develop your own brand.
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The British ‘B’ Film
This is the first book to provide a thorough examination of the British ‘B’ movie, from the war years to the 1960s. The authors draw on archival research, contemporary trade papers and interviews with key ‘B’ filmmakers to map the ‘B’ movie phenomenon both as artefact and as industry product, and as a reflection on their times.Read more
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The British Film Catalogue, Vol.2: Non-Fiction Film, 1888-1994
First published in 2001. The standard work on its subject, this resource includes every traceable British entertainment film from the inception of the silent cinema to 1994. Now, this new edition includes a wholly original second volume devoted to non-fiction and documentary film–an area in which the British film industry has particularly excelled. All entries throughout this third edition have been revised, and coverage has been extended through 1994.Together, these two volumes provide a unique, authoritative source of information for historians, archivists, librarians, and film scholars.Read more
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The British Working Class in Postwar Film
An incidental pleasure of watching a film is what it tells us about the society in which it is made. Using a sociological model, The British working class in postwar film looks at how working-class people are portrayed in British feature films from the decade after the Second World War. Though some of the films examined are well known, others have been forgotten and deserve reassessment. Original statistical data is used to assess the popularity of the films with audiences. With an interdisciplinary approach and the avoidance of jargon, this book seeks to broaden the approach to film studies. Students of media and cultural studies are introduced to the skills of other disciplines, while sociologists and historians are encouraged to consider the value of film evidence in their own fields. The work should appeal to all readers interested in social history and in how cinema and society interact. 1. Exploring a lost culture 2. Who were the workers? 3. The guns fall silent: Recollections of war 4. People don’t lock their doors: The working-class community 5. Family fortunes: Portrayals of the working-class family 6. Going up in the world: Goodbye to the working class 7. The wrong side of the law: Who were the criminals? 8. Going to the bad: The treatment of the young offender 9. The Janus faces of the dance hall 10. Echoes of applause: From music hall to celluloid 11. Think of the kids: The postwar child in films 12. The looking-glass world of the cinema Appendix Bibliography Filmography IndexRead more
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The Budget-Savvy Wedding Planner & Organizer: Checklists, Worksheets, and Essential Tools to Plan the Perfect Wedding on a Small Budget
Bring your big day to life without breaking the bankCongratulations! Getting married is a thrilling time and a major milestone–but you might be overwhelmed at how much there is to do and how much it’s going to cost. Here’s the secret: You don’t need to spend a year’s salary on your wedding day for it to be unique and memorable. This complete wedding planning book shows you how.
- TYING THE KNOT WEDDING PLANNER: This wedding planner is perfect for couples who want to plan a unique and memorable wedding on a budget. It includes creative ideas and inspiration for all aspects of your wedding, from the ceremony to the reception.
- YOUR ULTIMATE WEDDING PLANNING NOTEBOOK & ORGANIZER: Worksheets, lists, and tips from an expert wedding planner to help you prioritize the things you want most and create a wedding that’s affordable, stress-free, and totally yours.
- FLEXIBLE BUDGET ADVICE: Learn how to save money and avoid common industry traps, so you can throw a beautiful wedding whether your budget is $1,500 or $50,000.
- THE CEREMONY & BEYOND: Find chapters that cover every aspect of your wedding, from your initial vision, to the venue, photography, food, music, and even the honeymoon.
Pick up The Budget-Savvy Wedding Planner & Organizer today and start planning an affordable wedding you’ll never forget.
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The Build a Bag Book: Occasion Bags (paperback edition): Sew 15 stunning projects and endless variations; includes 2 full-size reusable templates
Now in a convenient paperback edition, this is a bag-making series with a difference: 15 stylish occasion bag designs, two handy plastic templates and endless variations!
Focusing on occasion bags, this beautifully presented, 96-page book contains easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions for a wide variety of bags in a range of fabrics and styles. Included are two easy-to-use templates: durable, reusable, wipe-clean and perfect for fussy cutting, they make building a bag even easier.
The 15 occasion bags are each made using different techniques, pockets, straps and fastenings to create 15 very different results. The templates can also be used for your own further design variations, and Debbie gives advice on how to adapt and create your own unique designs. Each project in the book is explained using Debbie’s friendly style and clear step-by-step photography, and there is also a comprehensive techniques section and a guide to using the templates.
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The Byrds On Track: Every Album, Every Song
The Byrds were just a little bit ahead of their time. By releasing six genre-defining albums in three years, their transformative powers took electric guitars to traditional folk music, brought jazz into psychedelic pop and helped introduce what we now know as Americana, by being the first major rock band to embrace the sound of Nashville. They were heralded as the pioneers of folk rock, acid rock and country rock, and that’s not to mention space rock, abstract electronics and all the inter-genre crossover material that defines most of their albums. They influenced so many of the musical movements that followed as they kept moving in constant progression, hungry to push the boundaries of popular music. Combining a brief history of the band, and their legacy, this book examines each one of the band’s 12 studio albums. It highlights the many high points, especially from their mercurial 1965 – 1968 era, and the less successful later years when the law of diminishing returns took over. Also discussed within the ‘Connected Flights’ part of each chapter are the band’s contemporaneous non-album singles and B-sides. Previously unreleased tracks that were later released as part of their extensive reissue campaigns will also be covered, making this book one of the most extensive guides to The Byrds’ music yet produced.Read more
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The Cabbage Babies: Repopulation Postcards & the First Movie Ever Made
Where do babies come from? According to hundreds of early 1900s postcards, they hail from “Cabbage Patches.” Far from being just an ’80s doll craze, the idea of Cabbage Patch babies has roots that span centuries. These aren’t just quirky artworks; they’re early precursors to the surrealism movement, and they hint at a darker, lesser-known history. Embark on a captivating journey through alternative history as we decode the messages in these artworks. These are genuine postcards from 1900-1920s, sent across Europe and the US, many containing clues in the messages on their backs. By delving into lesser-known histories like the orphan trains and foundling hospitals, and even tapping into ancient references, we shed new light on these fascinating postcards.Read more
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The Cambridge Illustrated History of China
The Cambridge Illustrated History of China is an illuminating account of the full sweep of Chinese civilisation – from prehistoric times to the intellectual ferment of the Warring States Period, through the rise and fall of the imperial dynasties, to the modern communist state. Written by a leading scholar and lavishly illustrated, its narrative draws together everything from the influence of key intellectual figures, to political innovations, art and material culture, family and religious life, not to mention wars and modern conflicts. This third revised edition includes new archaeological discoveries and gives fuller treatment of environmental history and Chinese interaction with the wider world, placing China in global context. The Qing dynasty is now covered in two chapters, while the final chapter brings the story into the twenty-first century, covering the transformation of China into one of the world’s leading economies and the challenges it faces. Lively and highly visual, this book will be appreciated by anyone interested in Chinese history.Read more
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The Carry On Girls
Whether it is the seaside postcard bubbly blondes of Barbara Windsor, the hysterically historical leading ladies of Joan Sims, the coquettish authoritarians of Hattie Jacques, or the statuesque confidence of Valerie Leon, the Carry On girls are stoic, sexy and fiercely independent.
In this lavish celebration of a pioneering generation of comedy actresses who continue to radiate charm and contemporary relevance, a few home truths are revealed and some myths are debunked; but, above all, some of the best-loved icons of British entertainment are given fitting affection and respect.
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The Cat Who Taught Zen: The beautifully illustrated new tale from the bestselling author of Big Panda and Tiny Dragon
KNOW ANYONE WHO COULD DO WITH BEING MORE ZEN? THIS STORY OF A WISE CAT FROM BIG PANDA AND TINY DRAGON AUTHOR AND ILLUSTRATOR JAMES MNORBURY IS THE PERFECT GIFT . . .
“I’ve learnt that what we want is seldom what we need, and what we need is almost never what we want”
This is the tale of a cat wise in the ways of zen, journeying to discover a fabled ancient pine, under which infinite wisdom may be found.
Along the way he meets a vivid cast of animals: from an anxious monkey and a tortoise tired of life, to a tiger struggling with anger, a confused wolf cub and a covetous crow.
But it’s a surprise encounter with a playful kitten, that forces the cat to question everything . . .
Told in a gentle, calming style, The Cat Who Taught Zen introduces a new cast of characters for readers of all ages to fall in love with, offering timeless wisdom wrapped up into a tale of beguiling beauty.
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The Channel Islands at War: A Dark History
The incredible true story of what really happened in the Channel Islands during the Second World War. The Channel lslands were occupied on 30 June 1940 when four German planes landed at Guernsey Airport. They were the only part of Britain to be occupied during the Second World War. The islands had been officially demilitarised on 19 June, but the War Office in London overlooked the necessity to inform the Germans. This led to a German air attack on 28 June, which resulted in thirty-eight civilian deaths. Hitler was extremely proud of the conquest of the Channel lslands, and saw it as a stepping-stone to the full invasion of the rest of Britain. The occupying forces were instructed to behave correctly. This would show the rest of Britain that there was nothing to be feared from life under the Third Reich. This book looks at the German Occupation, the unsavoury events that occurred on the Islands, and why at the end of the war a cover-up of these events was instigated by the British Government.Read more
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The Chord Wheel: The Ultimate Tool for All Musicians
Master chord theory … in minutes! The Chord Wheel is a revolutionary device that puts the most essential and practical applications of chord theory into your hands. This tool will help you: Improvise and Solo – Talk about chops! Comprehend key structure like never before; Transpose Keys – Instantly transpose any progression into each and every key; Compose Your Own Music – Watch your songwriting blossom! No music reading is necessary.”This is the kind of device that players of any instrument can use to enhance their musical understanding. Chord and key relationships are inseparable, and learning these relationships is a must in becoming a successful musician.”- Alan Remington, Orange Coast College Music Dept.Read more
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The Cinema of Powell and Pressburger: Romantic Imaginations
Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger were true visionaries of British cinema, creating glorious Technicolor masterpieces including A Matter of Life and Death (1946), Black Narcissus (1947) and The Red Shoes (1948).Delving into their magical and obsessive worlds, this lavishly-illustrated publication presents fresh perspectives on the filmmaking duo, shining the spotlight not only on them, but also on their circle of talented collaborators. Thelma Schoonmaker, Caitlin McDonald, Alexandra Harris, Mahesh Rao, Sarah Street, Ian Christie and Marina Warner write about the key figures who shared Powell and Pressburger’s creative journey, and Tilda Swinton, Tim Walker, Sarah Greenwood, Michelle Williams Gamaker, Sandy Powell, Joanna Hogg and Stephen Jones reflect on the ways in which Powell and Pressburger’s stories and images have haunted and inspired them in their own work. The Cinema of Powell and Pressburger draws on the BFI’s stunning design and archive collections, as well as key objects held in other public and private collections.
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The Circus Professor’s Guidebook: A Performance Development Course for Kids
Discover a thrilling journey that empowers parents, teachers, and kids alike to unlock the world of captivating stage performances—introducing “The Circus Professor’s Guidebook,” a groundbreaking curriculum designed to transform children into confident and skilled performers through the exciting realm of circus arts.
Delve into “The Circus Professor’s Guidebook,” as it illuminates the fascinating relevance of circus arts in nurturing essential performance development skills. Unveil a world of excitement where imagination takes center stage, and watch as young minds embark on a gripping adventure toward becoming remarkable performing artists.
With 60 games throughout the book, each chapter immerses kids in engaging exercises meticulously crafted to foster creativity and ignite their imaginations. From mime to clowning, each activity provides hours of immersive play and exploration, ensuring endless delight for kids and inspiration for instructors, parents, and teachers.
As the program unfolds, witness the seamless progression from one chapter to the next, building upon acquired skills and experiences. The Circus Professor’s insightful reflections, laced with humor and intellect, add a charismatic flair to the learning process.
“The Circus Professor’s Guidebook” isn’t just about circus arts – it’s a gateway to a world of dramatic performing arts. Each week’s treasure trove of ideas and learned performance skills contribute to a central goal: cultivating talents directly applicable to the vast realm of stage performance.
Enroll your children in this transformative journey and witness them blossoming into burgeoning performing artists with professional-level skills. As their abilities flourish, parents and teachers can relish the satisfaction of nurturing extraordinary talents and creating lasting memories. Experience the magic of “The Circus Professor’s Guidebook” and open the curtain to a future brimming with confidence, creativity, and spectacular stage performances.
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The Classical Music Lover’s Companion to Orchestral Music
An invaluable guide for lovers of classical music designed to enhance their enjoyment of the core orchestral repertoire from 1700 to 1950Robert Philip, scholar, broadcaster, and musician, has compiled an essential handbook for lovers of classical music, designed to enhance their listening experience to the full. Covering four hundred works by sixty-eight composers from Corelli to Shostakovich, this engaging companion explores and unpacks the most frequently performed works, including symphonies, concertos, overtures, suites, and ballet scores. It offers intriguing details about each piece while avoiding technical terminology that might frustrate the non-specialist reader.
Philip identifies key features in each work, as well as subtleties and surprises that await the attentive listener, and he includes enough background and biographical information to illuminate the composer’s intentions. Organized alphabetically from Bach to Webern, this compendium will be indispensable for classical music enthusiasts, whether in the concert hall or enjoying recordings at home.Read more
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The Coiled Serpent: ‘So inventive that it makes other writing seem uncourageous’
A little girl throws up Gloria-Jean’s teeth after an explosion at the custard factory; Pax, Alexander, and Angelo are hypnotically enthralled by a book that promises them enlightenment if they keep their semen inside their bodies; Victoria is sent to a cursed hotel for ailing girls when her period mysteriously stops. In a damp, putrid spa, the exploitative drudgery of work sparks revolt; in a Margate museum, the new Director curates a venomous garden for public consumption.
In Grudova’s unforgettably surreal style, these stories expose the absurdities behind contemporary ideas of
work, Britishness and art-making, to conjure a singular, startling strangeness that proves the deft skill of a writer
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The Complete Beatles Recording Sessions: The Official Story of the Abbey Road years 1962-1970
One of the most important documentaries on rock music ever published, this is EMI Records’ official diary-format history of every Beatles recording session. Now in paperback.Researched from hundreds of unreleased Abbey Road archive tapes, featuring thousands of previously unpublished studio documents and interviews with many of the key recording personnel.
The book is filled with over 350 color and black-and-white photographs and illustrations, including rare photos by Linda McCartney and the first facsimile reproductions of Abbey Road recording sheets, tape boxes, album sleeve roughs, memos, contracts, press releases and much more.
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The Complete Beatles Songs: The Stories Behind Every Track Written by the Fab Four (Stories Behind the Songs)
In The Complete Beatles Songs, Steve Turner shatters many well-worn myths and adds a new dimension to the Fab Four’s rich legacy.
This beautifully packaged book examines every Beatles-penned song and the inspiration behind them all; with fresh research and packed with new information, there are revelations aplenty. The book covers the Fab Four’s entire output chapter by chapter and includes a complete set of printed lyrics to accompany each song, used with exclusive permission from the band’s music publishers.
Who was ‘just seventeen’ and made Paul’s heart go ‘boom’? Who was ‘Lady Madonna’? Was there really an Eleanor Rigby? What inspired ‘Happiness is a Warm Gun’? Why was Paul the ‘walrus’ and what inspired the lyrics to Ringo’s ‘Octopus’s Garden’?
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The Complete Guide to Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie Movie” starring Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie: Everything you need to know about the new live-action barbie movie
What others are saying and what you don’t know about Greta Gerwig is writing and directing “Barbie,” most people tend to change their minds from “I know what that movie is going to be” to “Oh, well, maybe I don’t…”
Learn everything there is to know about the movie “Barbie” in the meanwhile by reading on.
For this live-action “Barbie” universe, praise be to the casting gods. Ryan Gosling will co-star as the title character Ken and Margot Robbie will serve as the film’s producer.Read more
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The Complete Guide to Modern Calligraphy & Hand Lettering for Beginners: A Step by Step Guide and Workbook with Theory, Techniques, Practice Pages and Projects to Learn to Letter
Learn the art of Hand Lettering with this comprehensive guide and workbook, full of knowledge, beauty and inspiration!
This Special Art book is the most complete guide to learn the processes behind Hand Lettering easily and accurately. Allow yourself to begin this fabulous journey into the art of lettering in the best possible way.
With the help of this book, you will learn the basics of creating alphabets in many different styles. By developing them, you will find your unique style, and learn how to transform your own lettering into beautiful works of art. You will have the opportunity to practice writing letters and words and to create and make your own beautiful masterpieces.
We can’t wait to see your results and your fantastic achievements!
WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS BOOK:
- TECHNIQUES AND TIPS. Discover the best lettering tools, techniques and tricks.
- THEORY AND EXPLANATION. Unlike many other books, we decided to include some theory and history on hand lettering so that you can fully understand and appreciate this art.
- ALPHABETS AND PRACTICES. Exercise with 5 individual alphabets in various lettering styles, including upper and lower-case letters, that will teach you how to form each letter, turn those letters into words, and turn those words into works of art.
- LARGE FORMAT AND QUALITY PAPER. Pages Dimensions 8.5″ x 11.0″ (21.59 cm x 27,94 cm) and good quality 60lb (90gsm) paper stock.
- LETTERING PROJECTS. The last section of the book is filled with project pages for you to create your own works and to better understand how to structure the process of composition.
- A SPECIAL GIFT FOR YOU. Included in the book, you will find 2 gifts to practise without limits and to stimulate your creativity for create your own projects. We are sure you will be thrilled!
ABOUT SPECIAL ART:
Special Art is a leading brand in entertainment, activity and colouring books. We have created a wide range of both Adult and Children’s books, several of which are best-sellers. We always strive for the highest possible quality and value to impress and surprise our readers. Our aim is to bring more colours, joy and happiness into your life by inviting you to immerse yourself in the wonderful world of art and colours.
- More than 50 books published. Special Art boasts a collection of over 50 entertaining and colouring books. Explore the entire Special Art Book Collection to find your next adventure.
- Online Community. By purchasing this book, you will gain access to our Facebook group, where you’ll be able to share your designs and see the masterpieces that other community members have created.
What are you waiting for? Order your copy of this book now and immerse yourself in the art of hand lettering.
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The Complete Guitar Player Acoustic Songbook Gtr Book
The Complete Guitar Player Acoustic Songbook features a huge collection of 50 acoustic hits from all genres for Guitar.Read more
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The Complete Illustrated Guide to Islam: A Comprehensive Guide to the History, Philosophy and Practice of Islam Around the World, with More Than 500 Beautiful Illustrations
In the contemporary world the Islamic community is represented by around 1.4 billion people or twenty-five percent of the global population, from a wide range of ethnic, national linguistic, theological, political and socioeconomic backgrounds. This book comprehensively explores the life and work of Muhammad, the history of Islam, Islamic beliefs and doctrine, and religious practices and worship. Beautifully illustrated with more than 500 fine-art paintings, artworks, maps and photographs, and including a helpful timeline, it offers a comprehensive introduction to and overview of a complex and often misunderstood religion.Read more
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The Complete Lyrics: 1978–2022
The complete lyrics from cultural icon and bestselling author Nick Cave, spanning his entire career to date, with a new foreword by Andrew O’Hagan
From Nick Cave’s writing for The Birthday Party, through highly acclaimed albums like Murder Ballads, Henry’s Dream, DIG, LAZARUS, DIG!!! and Ghosteen, this is a must-have book for all fans of the dark, the beautiful and the defiant – for all fans of the songs of Nick Cave.
‘The greatest living songwriter’ NME
‘A glowing wire, a mainline to meaning ad feeling and art’ New Yorker
‘Nick Cave is a true lyrical master. He can conjure empathy and hope out of thin air, light out of darkness’ Cillian Murphy
‘His lyrics – so rich in the toils of love, so committed to memory and everlasting presence – are the best-made of his generation’ Andrew O’Hagan
‘A poetic craftsman’ Will Self
‘Alternative rock legend’ Billboard
‘Cave’s genius rings loud and clear’ Evening Standard
Cover art by Aleksandra Waliszewska
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£11.90£16.10The Complete Lyrics: 1978–2022
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The Complete Stanislavsky Toolkit (new edition): Revised Edition
A revised and updated edition of Bella Merlin’s essential guide to Stanislavsky.The Complete Stanislavsky Toolkit collects together for the first time the terms and ideas developed by Stanislavsky throughout his career.
It is organised into three sections: Actor-Training, Rehearsal Processes and Performance Practices. Key terms are explained and defined as they naturally occur in this process. They are illustrated with examples from both his own work and that of other practitioners.
Each stage of the process is explored with sequences of practical exercises designed to help today’s actors and students become thoroughly familiar with the tools in Stanislavsky’s toolkit.
‘Bella Merlin magically converts her extensive knowledge into real-world practice and on-the-floor technique. This new edition is a necessary and lively resource for any theatre practitioner.’ David Chambers, Professor of Directing, Yale School of Drama
‘One of the essential books about acting for both professionals and students… brings new clarity to unlocking what Stanislavsky means for actors today.’ Michael Earley, Principal, Rose Bruford College of Theatre and Performance
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The Complete Watercolour Course: A Comprehensive, Easy-to-Follow Guide to Watercolour
Discover the great potential of watercolours and how to achieve professional result. Acclaimed artist John Raynes covers simple to complex techniques using glazes and additives on a range of papers to give an enormous variety of effects and finishes. With dozens of inspiring examples and hundreds of easy-to-follow, step-by-step projects, this book offers useful tips and helpful advice to build your confidence and skill.
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The Costumes of Downton Abbey (Downton Abbey Cookery)
An Official Companion to the Downton Abbey Films and TV Series: An exclusive inside look at the intricate and glamorous costuming of the popular PBS series, with complete historical detail and beautiful imagery.An inside look at the intricate costuming of the popular PBS series, including character costume choices and the historic fashion trends characteristic of the aristocracy during the Edwardian era.
Appealing to Anglophiles, costume and sewing aficionados, and fans of the hit series, The Costumes of Downton Abbey presents–with comprehensive historical detail and beautiful imagery–the design decisions and wardrobe intricacies that shaped the glamour and elegance of the characters of Downton Abbey.
Featuring the fashion of both upstairs and downstairs cast members, this title explores the unique daytime, evening, special occasion, and wedding wardrobes that led to a 2011 Emmy and several Emmy nominations for Outstanding Costumes for a Series. Detailed photographs, fan-favorite stills from the television series, and designer notes and insights make this a delightful and informative guide to the role costumes played in the character portrayal, story development, and art direction of the series.
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