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I, an Actor by Nicholas Craig: Another Great Actor Explores Himself
At last the memoirs of Nicholas Craig – theatrical eminence best known for his Truepate in The Cuckolde of Leicester and more popularly as Gob in Oh No! It’s the Neighbours! – are re-released for a grateful audience, updated with a wealth of new and controversial material. Startlingly truthful, unflinchingly illustrated, I, An Actor is a piton up the slope of creativity for theatre fans and aspiring actors alike, revealing everything that most theatrical autobiographies cravenly avoid. Should you sport a moustache in your publicity photo? How can you fix a prolapsed labial or a bad case of ‘blow-out’? What should you never call Alec Guinness during rehearsals? Is it true Brian Blessed only weighs 9 1/2 stone? And what should you do when Hollywood comes calling? This book blows the lid off the secrets of the profession, leaving no reputation safe.Read more
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My Music Practice Book All Inst
My Music Practice Book provides the ideal way for any young musician to keep track of their progress. Includes 36 weekly diaries Additional holiday records Helpful music theory section Hints and tips for practice times Manuscript paper Musical quizzes and games Jokes and trivia and much more The perfect companion for any young musician!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 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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Fashion Photography 101: A Complete Course for the New Fashion Photographers
Professional and photographic expertise open the world of fashion shooting. Fashion photography is one of the most appealing markets for any new photographer, but also one of the most challenging, combining as it does a whole group of disciplines, from the more obvious wardrobe to a number of more technical makeup and editing roles. With digital technology and good planning, however, you can tackle as many of these as you please, and offer the best possible service to your client, whether thats an international magazine taking your career to the next level, or a friend needing to look good on Facebook. This book will teach you everything there is to know about fashion photography in the digital age, including the roles of the whole creative team, making it the only book youll ever need, whether youre taking your first ever shot, working with a pro model for the first time, or taking on major clients.Read more
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Photography Now!: DSLR Photography for Beginners
Photographyh Now! DSLR Photography for Beginners Are you interested in learning how to take amazing photographs for special occasions or perhaps an artistic outlet or to sell? A DSLR camera is something that anyone can use to shoot those scenic views or portraits that a worthy of admiration. This book “Photography Now!” covers everything you need to know to learn how to use the camera and the essentials of photography to assure your photos follow the guidelines that professional photographers use. Learning how to use your DSLR camera does not have to be a painful and discouraging experience. With the right tools and information, you can obtain professional-looking photographs with a relatively low-cost DSLR camera. With this book you will be able to easily learn: • Camera modes and what they mean • How to choose a focal subject • What the exposure triangle is and how you can use it • How to take amazing landscape photographs • How to take portrait photos that are “wedding quality” • How to take pictures of moving subjects • How to take photos of up-close, small subjects • How to understand lighting and taking pictures in the dark • How to get booked for and conduct yourself when performing event photography • How to edit your photos • And how to make money with photography Easily learn everything that you need to learn now for Photography Basics and how to take amazing photos with a DLSR camera. Buy the e-book Photography Now! and begin your photography journey armed with the right knowledge and be ready to start shooting.Read more
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Read This if You Want to Take Great Photographs: (Photography Books, Top Photography Tips)
Over 300,000 copies sold!Read This if You Want to Take Great Photographs is ideal for the new wave of snapshooters using DSLR, compact system and bridge cameras. It contains no graphs, no techie diagrams and no camera-club jargon. Instead, it inspires readers through iconic images and playful copy, packed with hands-on tips.
Split into five sections, the book covers composition, exposure, light, lenses and the art of seeing. Masterpieces by acclaimed photographers – including Henri Cartier-Bresson, Sebastião Salgado, Fay Godwin, Nadav Kander, Daido Moriyama and Martin Parr – serve to illustrate points and encourage readers to try out new ideas.
Today’s aspiring photographers want immediacy and see photography as an affordable way of expressing themselves quickly and creatively. This handbook meets their needs, teaching them how to take photographs using professional techniques.
Read This If You Want to Take Great Photographs is part of the internationally-bestselling ‘Read This’ series, which has sold over half-a-million books worldwide and has been translated into over 20 languages.
Coming soon: Read This if You Want to Be Great at Drawing People by Selwyn Leamy (September 2019)
More titles in the ‘Read This’ series:
Read This if You Want to Take Great Photographs of People by Henry Carroll (9781780676241)
Read This if You Want to Take Great Photographs of Places by Henry Carroll (9781780679051)
Use This if You Want to Take Great Photographs: A Photo Journal by Henry Carroll (9781780678887)
Read This if You Want to Be Great at Drawing by Selwyn Leamy (9781786270542)
Use This if You Want to Be Great at Drawing by Selwyn Leamy (9781786274052)
Read This if You Want to Be a Great Writer by Ross Raisin (9781786271976)
Read This if You Want to Be Instagram Famous edited by Henry Carroll (9781780679679)Read more
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The Making of Jane Austen’s Emma
A companion to the television adaption of “Emma”. It details all stages of this production from casting to filming to post-production, and pieces together the roles of many of the behind-the-scenes contributors, from wardrobe and make-up to costume and set design. The book also contains Andrew Davies’s script, as well as photographs and interviews with both cast and crew.Read more
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Being an Actor
When it was first published in 1984, this book exposed the pressures, rewards and insecurity of an actor’s life, and caused a storm of controversy for its forthright views on the shortcomings of contemporary directors. Ten years later, Simon Callow has provided a new and gloomy assessment of the state of British theatre today, with the decline of ensemble playing, a lack of training for young actors, “brochure theatre” where novelty replaces substance, and audiences who applaud the hydraulics of the stage machinery rather than the quality of the actor’s performace. It ends with a warning that without attention to the roots of the art of stagecraft, the tree of British theatre will surely die.Read more
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Absolut Book: The Absolut Vodka Advertising Story
Highlighting the award-winning marketing and advertising campaign of Absolut Vodka, this art and design book features over 250 pages of magnificent bottle art and iconic ads.The absolute vodka advertising campaign has been running nonstop for fifteen years, which, in advertising, is practically forever. Industry insiders hail it as one of the most successful campaigns in the history of advertising, and the star of the ads is always the beautiful, artful, chameleon-like bottle from Sweden.
The Absolut ads are celebrated as much for their ingenuity as their longevity. They are full of wit, artistry, and imagination as they deftly communicate the brand’s values, often containing little challenges to the reader to interpret just what’s happening inside the ad.
Flip through the over 250 pages of magnificent bottle art featured in this beautiful graphic design book. This advertising book features 15 chapters each chronicling the long life of this world-famous glass art.
In Absolute Book author, Richard Lewis of TBWA Chiat/Day, Absolut’s advertising agency from the beginning, shares an intriguing, behind-the-scenes account of the birth and growth of this heralded campaign, its personalities and creators, and the paths they’ve taken to keep it perpetually fresh.
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Wildlife Photographer: A Course in Creative Photography
As nature photography has shifted decisively towards digital in recent years, much has been written offering guidance and tips on technical matters, but there has been little published on the creative aspects. European Wildlife Photographer of the Year Chris Gomersall addresses this gap in a fresh and accessible guide, which takes account of developments in photography without dwelling on technical details.
Ten thematic chapters on subjects such as Space, Light, Time and Developing a Narrative are generously packed with examples, advice and suggestions for projects and exercises. The second part of the book consists of sixteen case studies, where Gomersall describes how he achieved some of his most outstanding images.
The large new audience for a guide such as this is evidenced in the growth of ecotourism and the uptake of digital cameras with excellent zoom facilities in recent years. The field has opened up to many more people as cameras are now largely automated and foolproof. The book will serve as an inspiration to these relative newcomers, as well as to more accomplished photographers who are technically assured but are looking to extend their creativity, to try fresh approaches and to learn from one of the masters.
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Adobe Photoshop Elements 2024 Handbook: The Ultimate Mastery Guide to Effortlessly Learn the Latest Tools, Techniques and Tricks in Photoshop Elements 2024
Photoshop Elements 2024 is a potent photo-handling and editing software. With its extensive toolkit, cutting-edge features, and intuitive interface, it’s a great option for pros looking to enhance their design skills and produce outstanding shots. Professionals in a range of industries can improve their graphic design business and create exceptional visual content with Photoshop Elements 2024.
This thorough guide is a step-by-step tool created to assist you in mastering Photoshop Elements 2024. It has been shown to boost graphic work and increase productivity, and it comes highly recommended. By following this guide, you will acquire the knowledge and expertise required to handle Photoshop Elements 2024 with ease, as well as learn about the most recent features of the image editing program. This book is jam-packed with comprehensive instructions that will walk you through each process, feature, tool, and function of Photoshop Elements with ease. By the time you finish the book, you will understand how to improve and polish every kind of image to make it look faultless and appealing.
With the recent use of reels on various social media platforms, this one-of-a-kind book will also teach you how to create both photo reels and video stories with which you will be able to share important moments you have captured and merged together.
This guide will teach you the following:- Get acquainted with the user interface and workspace
- Exploring exciting new features of Photoshop Elements 2024 and maximizing them effectively
- Delve into the essential concepts of photo editing
- Learn about image resolution, color modes, and file formats
- Master the art of making photos attractive and appealing
- Discover the power of Photoshop Elements 2024’s editing tools
- Learn how to capture and compose stunning photographs
- Discover how to import, organize, and tag your images
- Arrange, merge, link, and unlink layers
- Gain insights into working with layers, filters, and adjustments.
- Take advantage of the “Guided Edit” mode for a wide range of photo enhancements.
- Utilize the Quick mode and the instant fix editor for swift actions
- Create a streamlined workflow for easy access to your photos
- Dive into advanced editing techniques and creative effects
- Master the art of photo restoration, retouching, and special effects
- Work effectively with the use of Elements Organizer.
This book offers detailed instructions, useful guidance, and creative inspiration for both novice and seasoned users seeking to improve their abilities. With its thorough explanations and practical methodology, you’ll quickly become comfortable interacting and using Adobe Photoshop Elements 2024.
Start today to realize your creative potential and develop into an expert picture editor and photographer.
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Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy: From the Nutcracker Suite
Steiner level III 1/2. A perfect selection for a holiday recitals or other gatherings, this D minor arrangement of Tchaikovsky’s famous ballet piece will give the intermediate level pianist a lot of enjoyment and a nice challenge in artistic touch and dynRead more
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Gouache Painting Tutorials: Gouache and Beautiful Projects for Beginners: The Art of Gouache Painting
Enjoy the meditative art of gouache with simple supplies, colorfully illustrated lessons, and easy step-by-step instructions!
With a few simple steps, straightforward lessons promise fun and colorful results — no pressure and no skill required.
This simple painting medium produces colorful, modern paintings to adorn invitations, gifts, and walls.The forty lessons cover useful topics like:
Painting your flowers
Painting on foods
Painting landscapeIt’s never too late to pick up a new hobby — start painting your own beautiful cards and artwork today!
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Medieval Illustrations: Electronic Clip Art for Macintosh and Windows (Dover Electronic Clip Art)
It’s easy to add true Gothic and medieval flavor to a host of graphic and print projects! This richly detailed treasury includes over 400 designs and illustrations rendered directly from manuscripts and artwork from the Middle Ages. Presented in a wide range of styles and sizes, this collection includes immediately usable graphics of knights in armor, turreted castles and walled cities, fanciful creatures of the sea and air, heraldic designs, architectural embellishments and ornamentation, exquisitely drawn letters of the alphabet, and so much more.Read more
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Street Dance Skills & Drills – The BBoy Bootcamp
You need the most effective practice skills and drills to get the fastest results. “Street Dance Skills & Drills – BBoy Bootcamp” includes over 140 pages of the most effective training techniques used by your favorite street dancers all over the world! No matter who you are, the better your practice sessions, the more progress you’ll make and the faster your power and style will improve! With a foreword by BBoy Pioneer Kujo of the legendary Soul Control and Ill-Abilities Crew, these proven techniques break down everything you need to accelerate your street dance results! Barry “GRIZ” Rabkin is the founder of CypherStyles.com, the world’s largest street dance source! GRIZ’s lessons make it easy for beginners of all ages to quickly master advanced concepts and help experienced dancers perfect their own unique styles. GRIZ has spent over a decade professionally performing and teaching street dance, sharing the most effective practice and training theories. His research led him to a degree in Psychology and certification as both a National Council on Strength and Fitness Personal Trainer and a Sports Nutritionist. GRIZ has had the opportunity to learn secrets from hundreds of world class dancers and the “Super Power Practice” book series passes all that focused knowledge on to you. Take your street dancing to the next level! Join the thousands of people all over the world who have already learned street dancing from CypherStyles.com!Read more
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Photoshop Lightroom Classic 2021 for Beginners: A Crash Course on Mastering Lightroom CC for Digital Photographers
This book has been specifically designed for beginners and professional photographers who have taken interest in improving the look, quality and attractiveness of their shots using the Adobe Lightroom Classic 2021. This guide has been written with tips and hacks that will allow every reader, both beginners and professionals, to get the way forward when it comes to producing professional shots that will be attractive to the eyes.
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Photography 101: Beginner’s Guide to Tools, Techniques and Features for Taking Stunning Photos and Eventually Becoming a Pro and Starting a Photography Business
★★ Buy the Paperback version of this book and get the eBook version included for FREE ★★It can be challenging to know how to get started with learning about photography with all the information that is currently out there. Showing you what is important so you can get started as soon as possible is what this book is all about.
It can all be too easy to think that pointing and clicking are all there is to photography. However, with all the advances in technology, cameras have ended being more and more complex. Knowing how to choose your angle, and how to adjust your exposure are only some of the many things that go into stunning photos that spark the imagination of the viewer. There’s no need to complicate things needlessly, however, and by focusing on the important things that will give a certain photo the bulk of its effects and by becoming good at those things, you can learn a skill that can take you in many exciting directions.
In this book you can expect to learn about:
•Most important features of a camera and how to use them
•How to take photos of nature
•How to maximize the impact of black and white photos
•How to start a photography business
•And a lot more!Learning any new skill is an undertaking, however, the most reliable shortcut to accomplish that goal is to have the right information and to execute upon it.
If you are ready to learn how to get started with photography, then scrolling over to the BUY button and clicking it is the first step.
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Photography Course For Beginners: Basics To Pro
Photography Course for beginners: the best ebook to start your photography careerWe’ve completed an all-in-one app on new content from graphics to experienced professional photographers.
Want to learn with the best photography tutorial? Become a photography pro? This photography app is the right choice for you! Join now and learn DSLR/Phone camera tips in short photography tutorial form and easy to read. Add to your DSLR dashboard, from photography lighting techniques to photography filter techniques, this photography ebook will help you do just that. Try to capture the sail!
New Features for Capture Pal:
New beautiful, simplified and stylish design
New amazing inspirational photos from all over the world
New content from over 50 different photographs by experienced professional photographers.Some of the many tutorials available in this great ebook:
Photography basics, Camera control, camera mode, metering mode, white balance, ISO sensitivity, exposure, resolution, auto bracketing, image file format
Guide to camera lens
Basic lenses, basics of focusing, focus modes, lens filters, etc.Flash basics
Camera flash type, high speed sync flash, slow speed sync flash,TTL flash metering
Camera accessories
Lamp reflectors, board reflectors, flash accessories, light metersMaintenance
Image Sensor Cleaning, Camera Lens Cleaning, Lens Mold CleaningThis ebook is a great introduction to photography basics. You will learn the basics which will allow you to control the functions of your camera maximizing the benefits that digital photography gives us.
Photo Tips application gives you quick, easy and on-the-go access to a world of photography information. Whether you’re a beginning photographer or an experienced enthusiastic, you will enjoy the content of this app.
The application will be regularly updated with content including tips.Some of the many tutorials available in this amazing app:
★ Photography Basics
Camera Controls, Camera Modes, Metering Modes, White Balance, ISO Sensitivity, Exposure, Resolution, Auto Bracketing, Image File Formats
★ Camera Lenses Guide
Lens Basic, Focusing basics, Focusing Modes, Lens Filters etc.
★ Flash Basics
Camera Flash Types, High Speed Sync Flash, Slow Speed Sync Flash, TTL Flash Metering
★ Camera Accessories
Lamp Reflectors, Board Reflectors, Flash Accessories, Light Meters
★ Maintenance
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Ballet For Dummies
Whether you want to participate in ballet or just watch it, the ballet experience can excite and inspire you. Ballet is among the most beautiful forms of expression ever devised: an exquisite mix of sight and sound, stunning, aesthetics, and awesome technique. Ballet For Dummies is for anyone who wants to enjoy all that the dance forms offers – as an onlooker who wants to get a leg up on the forms you’re likely to see or as an exercise enthusiast who understands that the practice of ballet can help you gain* More strength* Greater flexibility* Better body alignment* Confidence in movement* Comfort through stress reduction* Infinite grace – for life From covering the basics of classical ballet to sharing safe and sensible ways to try your hand (and toes) at moving through the actual dance steps, this expert reference shows you how to* Build your appreciation for ballet from the ground up.* Choose the best practice space and equipment.* Warm up to your leap into the movements.* Locate musical options for each exercise.* Look for certain lifts in a stage performance.* Tell a story with gestures.* Picture a day in the life of a professional ballet dancer.* Identify best-loved classic and contemporary ballets.* Speak the language of ballet. Today you can find a ballet company in almost every major city on earth. Many companies have their own ballet schools – some for training future professionals, and others for interested amateurs. As you fine-tune your classical ballet technique – or even if you just like to read about it – you’ll become better equipped to fully appreciate the great choreography and many styles of the dance. Ballet For Dummies raises the curtain on a world of beauty, grace, poise, and possibility!Read more
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The Photographer’s Vision: Understanding and Appreciating Great Photography (The Photographer’s Eye)
In The Photographers Eye, Michael Freeman showed what a photographer needs to do in the instant before the shutter is released. In the sequel, The Photographers Mind, he explained the way that professional photographers think a picture through before taking it. Both of these international best-sellers featured Michaels own photography: stunning landscapes, revealing portraits, and fascinating street photography. Now, in The Photographers Vision, he examines the work of photographys greats, explaining how to look at a photo and how to learn from looking at it. The featured work includes some of the most distinguished names in photographys history: Nick Knight, Frederick Henry Evans, Frans Lanting, Tim Page, Wolfgang Tillmans, Nan Goldin, Paul Outerbridge, Walker Evans, Cindy Sherman, Elliott Erwitt, Trent Parke, Jeff Wall, Paul Strand, Romano Cagnoni, Horst Faas, James Casebere and many more, making this book visually stunning as well as intellectually authoritative.Read more
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Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: 21 Great Bloomsbury Reads for the 21st Century
One of the most exhilarating periods in film history began with Dennis Hopper’s groundbreaking “Easy Rider” in 1969 and ended with Scorsese’s masterpiece “Raging Bull” in 1980, with Beverly Hills shrouded under a blanket of cocaine: at least, that’s how it seemed. Based on interviews with all the Hollywood players of the time, this is the story of creativity and excess in Hollywood, when Coppola, Bogdanovich, Scorsese, Lucas, Hopper, Altman and Spielberg were at the height of their powers. Recounted with refreshing candour, those involved talk about their rise to glory and the sex, drugs and money that made so many of them crash and burn.Read more
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Digital SLR Master Concepts: Photography for Beginners and Intermediate Photographers: The Complete Book on DSLR cameras and equipment with instructions … * Master Pro Secrets…
Discover all the concepts you need to take Breathtakingly Stunning Photographs
This is the Complete guide to Mastering your DSLR from an Award Winning Photographer
Digital SLR Master Concepts: Photography for Beginners and Intermediate Photographers is:
- Filled with Quick Start Recommendations to get you ready right away
- Written in a simple non-technical language that teaches you the jargon
- Illustrated with the author’s photographs to show you the concepts
- Filled with Bonus Chapters that you don’t normally find in quick start camera books
This book gives you all the tools you need to unleash the photographer artist inside.
- Learn the camera settings that you need to take great pictures
- Follow the Exercises to understand how your camera works
- Follow the links to Amazon.com to help you explore different camera equipment and accessories
- Learn the tips and techniques of photography and the art of composition
It’s Like Having Five Books in One
- A DSLR Book
- A Quick Start Manual
- An Exercise Book
- A Quick Reference Book
- A Buyers Guide
Hurry – click on the Buy button to start the journey to becoming the artist that you are.
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Never Too Late: A heartwarming escapist holiday romance (Beneath Italian Skies Book 1)
A second chance to realise her dreams…
A classically trained pianist, Steph works as a recording engineer for a small studio when she’s offered the job of a lifetime – travel to the Italian Riviera to help world-famous band, Royalty, record their reunion album after a decades-long hiatus.
Steph could definitely do with the distraction. Her boyfriend – who also happens to be her boss – is increasingly unreliable and erratic, and she’s awaiting news from her doctor after a recent biopsy. So an all-expenses-paid trip to Italy is the perfect escape.
What she doesn’t expect is an instant connection with Rob, the son of Royalty’s lead singer. With her career – and her heart – at a crossroads, what path will Steph follow?
A wonderfully escapist romance for fans of Sue Moorcoft, Rosanna Ley and Erica James.
Praise for Never Too Late
‘A delightful escape to the Italian Riviera, woven with music, food, friendship and a gentle romance. Just lovely!’ Kate Frost
‘An emotional read – full of hope, love and growth, and I devoured every word.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review
‘It really hooked me and I read a good amount of it in one sitting. I loved all the characters, and the delicious sounding food that was being served for every meal had my mouth watering. Another truly fabulous story from this talented author.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review
‘I love the lyrical description and sensory imagery that brings Italy to life. The characterisation and contemporary issues are well-written, and the romance is lovely.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review
‘Absolutely loved this novel like I do every other book by T.A. Williams. Loved the setting, the characters and the storyline.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review
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The Museum of Modern Art, Gunma: Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture, Japan, 1971-74 by Arata Isozaki (Architecture in Detail)
Arata Iozaki is one of the most prolific and creative personalities in contemporary architecture. The Museum of Modern Art, Gunma, arguably the architect’s masterwork, was the first in a line of commissions for modern and contemporary art museums on a worldwide scale. Completed in 1974 it was refurbished and extended by Isozaki in 1994. The museum is located in the rural surroundings of the Gunma-no-Mori park, and is the most complete realization by Isozaki of conceptual architectural approach – a pristine, essential structure composed of an arrangement of cubes taking the form of a large rectangular block with projecting wings. The 1994 addition consists of a cube added to the main entrance facade housing the new Highvision Theatre, and a restaurant which occupies part of the area beneath one of the wings.Read more
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On Directing: Interviews with Directors
The profession of directing is barely a century old. On Directing considers the position of the director in theater and performance today. What is a director? How do they begin work on a play or performance? What methods are used in rehearsal? Is the directRead more
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Banned in the U.S.A.: British Films in the United States and Their Censorship, 1933-1960 (Cinema and Society)
Making use of the recently-opened files of the US Production Code Administration, this is a study of the way in which British films were censored in the USA between 1933 and 1960. Film by film, it tells the story of the continuing dialogue between the British film-making industry and the American censors, shows how the Production Code system operated and how the censors viewed moral issues, violence, bad language and matters of “decorum”, and highlights natural differences such as American concern over what was perceived as the British preoccupation with lavatories. The book also seeks to dispel myths, depicting chief censor Joseph Breen and his staff as knowledgeable people who sympathized with and admired the British film industry.Read more
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The Victorian Society Book of the Victorian House
Britain’s towns and cities still contain hundreds of thousands of Victorian houses, ranging from grand town houses to more modest houses for mill workers. With an emphasis on family houses of various sizes rather than the great houses of the aristocracy, this book offers a wide-ranging survey of Victorian houses.Read more
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Photography for Beginners (E-book Plus Videos): The Fastest Way to Learn DSLR or Mirorrless Camera Photography From the Comfort of Your Home
Have you always wanted to learn photography? Now you can, from the comfort of your home.Even if you have NO prior photography knowledge and experience.
This e-book is perfect for beginners because it consists of both text and videos, which makes it very easy for the reader to follow whatever is being taught.
Everything is taught with the help of videos, demonstrations, hands-on exercises and examples of images shot by the author.
The author, Kush Sharma, has over 10 years of experience in teaching Photography. He currently has over 30 online courses and over 40,000 students from over 160 countries.
In this ebook, the following things are covered:
- Introduction and Warm-Up to DSLR Photography
- What is a DSLR or Mirrorless Camera, How Does it Work and What Are Its Different Parts/Functions?
- Learning How to Shoot in the Manual Mode
- Aperture
- Shutter Speed
- ISO
- How Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO and Light Work Together
- Exposure Meter (also called as Light Meter)
- Case Studies
- Tripod and Its Usage
- Soft Image Problems
- Colour Balance and Monochrome Filter
- Using Auto-ISO to Make Life Easier
- Rules and Principles of Composition
- Landscape Photography
- Portrait Photography
- Food Photography
- High Dynamic Range (HDR) Photography
- Long Exposure Photography and Night Photography
- Trick Photography
- Editing and Post-Processing
- Recommended Equipments and Accessories
This ebook really is a one-stop solution to anyone who wants to learn this beautiful are of photography in the most easy-to-understand and jargon-free manner!
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The Medium is the Message: And 50 Other Ridiculous Advertising Rules (Ridiculous Design Rules)
Every single day we’re bombarded with a regular onslaught of advertising. The paper you read, the magazine you buy, the radio show you listen to: they all feature ads. There’s product placement on TV and on the silver screen. And the moment you go online you’re exposed to anything from pop-up ads to spam. And let’s not forget about the public transport that is covered in slogans, and the enormous billboards and flashy neon signs that are all there in the public domain, vying for your attention. No opportunity is wasted by the ad men to grab the attention of potential customers and entice, seduce or convince them to buy a certain product, service or idea. Not surprising then that advertising has been called the greatest art form of the 20th century, as well as the biggest evil man has ever produced. Whether or not you believe in a thing called ARTvertising or of the opinion that advertising, along with branding and marketing, is downright diabolical, you’re bound to find this book a source of inspiration. We’ve collected and researched a total of 51 rules, including “The Medium is the Message,” “Make the Logo Bigger” and that old favorite “Sex Sells.” All the great ad men and women make an appearance, sharing their thoughts and insights. The aim in making this book was not to list all the rules that a budding copywriter or marketer needs to adhere to. Nor did we want to decide which rules are indeed ridiculous and which are valuable words of wisdom. Instead consider this book a source of comfort, joy or good old fun. After all, it’s like American advertising executive Jerry Della Femina (1936) once said: “Advertising is the most fun you can have with your clothes on.”Read more
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The Dance Cure: The surprising secret to being smarter, stronger, happier
“Peter has brilliantly put into words what I have felt my whole dancing life: that the power of dance can liberate and change all our lives.” Darcey BussellHumans are born to dance. And in today’s sedentary world, we would all benefit from doing more of it. Science shows that just ten minutes of dancing provides a thorough work out for the body and brain, raising the heartbeat to cause a release of feel-good endorphins, connecting us to our emotions and reducing our stress levels. Dancing quite simply makes us feel more alive.Dr Peter Lovatt, a former professional dancer turned dance psychologist, has spent the past two decades studying why we dance and what it does for us, and is on a personal mission to make dancing as natural an activity in our daily lives as walking or drinking coffee.Filled with fascinating case studies from his research as well as great stories from dance history, The Dance Cure will inspire even those who think they “can’t dance” to turn the music on, get up on the floor and dance themselves happy.Read more
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The Crown in Vogue: Vogue’s ‘special royal salute’ to Queen Elizabeth II and the House of Windsor
‘What a fabulous book – a must for any royal watcher! It’s elegant, stylish and gloriously illustrated. I didn’t want it to end. I loved the original and innovative approach to the subject, and the new insights I gained. I cannot recommend it highly enough.’ Alison Weir
‘Vogue, like the royal family, has been through many evolutions of its own, and to view Her Majesty’s life though the record of our pages is truly a document of history.’ – Edward Enninful, Editor-in-Chief of British Vogue
Five monarchs (crowned and uncrowned); one abdication; one royal investiture; a jewel box of jubilees and many, many royal marriages… British Vogue has borne witness to a century of royal history. As another reign begins, The Crown in Vogue is the magazine’s ‘special royal salute’ to the House of Windsor.
Vogue’s first star photographer, Cecil Beaton, was entranced by the House of Windsor and the admiration was mutual. A younger star photographer, Antony Armstrong Jones, left Vogue to marry the Queen’s sister and returned as Lord Snowdon. The Queen’s cousin, Vogue’s Lord Lichfield proved an insightful photographer of royal style along with many of Vogue’s fashion photographers including Horst, Norman Parkinson and David Bailey.
With visual treasures from Vogue’s unrivalled archive and contributions through the decades from the most perceptive of royal commentators – from Evelyn Waugh to Zadie Smith – The Crown in Vogue is the definitive, authoritative portrait of Queen Elizabeth II’s magnificent reign – and of royalty in the modern age.
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Your Dog Ate My Shoe: Etudes For Young Actors Op. 1
This is the first book in the series of short one to three-minute exercises for young actors. This first volume contains one hundred eleven scenes of different levels of difficulty for actors as young as six years old to late teens and young adults.
Each generation deserves its own voice. Therefore, in contrast to other acting books written for teens by adults, this book was written by their peer.
Each scene is provided with a b-code that describes for what age range and gender identification it is suitable to be performed. Scenes were constructed in a way that it would be easy for the young actor to perform them with their acting coach, parent or colleague.
All scenes are formatted according to the standard script formatting guidelines.
The paper version of this book is intentionally printed on non-glossy paper and is meant to be scribbled on. Please make it your own, take it with you to your acting lesson, and put your thoughts and findings in pencil or ink.
Please note that this book is published not-for-profit the collection is provided in electronic form to patrons so they can support the website https://www.bcacting.com.
At the time of publishing (October 2023) All of scenes in this book can be downloaded for free from the official website https://www.bcacting.com where they were originally published between April and September 2023.
“Your Dog Ate My Shoe” is a citation from one of the very first scenes written for this book. The subtitle of the book “Etudes For Young Actors Op. 1” is inspired by music books, étude in French means an exercise, and opus is a collection of works. As actors use their bodies as an instrument to perform truthful emotions, there’s no better subtitle that I could imagine.
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Bruce Springsteen: All the Songs: The Story Behind Every Track
Please note: this edition is text only and does not contain images.
The most in-depth exploration of Springsteen’s songs ever written.
Spanning nearly 50 years of albums, EPs, B-sides, and more, this is the full story behind every single song that The Boss has ever released. Moving chronologically through Springsteen’s long career, expert authors Margotin and Guesdon explore everything there is to know about every single song.
No stone is left unturned across 670 pages, from the inspiration behind the lyrics and melody to the recording process and even the musicians and producers who worked on each track.
Uncover the stories behind the music in this truly definitive book – a must-have for every Springsteen fan.
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Contacts 2016: Stage, Film, Television, Radio 2016
The essential handbook for everyone working or wanting to work in the UK entertainment industry. Published by Spotlight since 1947 it contains over 5000 listings for companies, services and individuals across all branches of Television, Stage, Film and Radio. Additionally, information and advice pages are also included together with a range of advertisers from photographers to agents, drama coaches to showreel companies.Read more
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The Secret Lives of Colour: RADIO 4’s BOOK OF THE WEEK
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
‘A mind-expanding tour of the world without leaving your paintbox. Every colour has a story, and here are some of the most alluring, alarming, and thought-provoking. Very hard painting the hallway magnolia after this inspiring primer.’
Simon GarfieldThe Secret Lives of Colour tells the unusual stories of the 75 most fascinating shades, dyes and hues. From blonde to ginger, the brown that changed the way battles were fought to the white that protected against the plague, Picasso’s blue period to the charcoal on the cave walls at Lascaux, acid yellow to kelly green, and from scarlet women to imperial purple, these surprising stories run like a bright thread throughout history. In this book Kassia St Clair has turned her lifelong obsession with colours and where they come from (whether Van Gogh’s chrome yellow sunflowers or punk’s fluorescent pink) into a unique study of human civilisation. Across fashion and politics, art and war, The Secret Lives of Colour tell the vivid story of our culture.
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Drawing Landscapes: A Practical Course for Artists
For centuries, landscapes have captivated the imaginations of artists. For the amateur artist, the sheer scope of the landscape may seem daunting – whether it’s a stunning view of unspoilt countryside, a city street, or the view outside your window. So where do you start?
In Drawing Landscapes, artist and teacher Barrington Barber outlines the key areas to master and guides you through the skills you need to become an accomplished landscape artist.
• Includes information on materials, techniques, and styles
• Explains the core fundamentals of perspective, foreground, middleground, and background
• Looks at the basic elements of a landscape such as sky, water, mountains, and vegetation
• Offers step-by-step drawings and exercises to practiseRead more
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QUINLAN’S FILM CHARACTER ACTORS
This is a guide to over 1100 character actors and actresses. The people covered include John le Mesurier, Irene Handl, Dora Bryan and Sam Kydd from the British studios; and Elisha Cook, Iris Adrian, Hattie McDaniel and Irving Bacon from Hollywood. There is a portrait to accompany every entry. After a short account of each actor’s career and characteristics, all their known film credits are given, including many fleeting appearances never previously recorded, plus shorts and TV movies. David Quinlan is also the author of “The Illustrated Directory of Film Stars”, “The Illustrated Directory of Film Directors” and “British Sound Films 1928-1959”.Read more
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501 Movie Stars: An A-Z Guide To The Greatest Screen Actors
501 Movie Stars pays homage to these legends, trendsetters, and pop cultural idols, with a dazzling and comprehensive gallery of the biggest movie stars from around the world. Every notable name to have worked their magic in front of the camera is here, from Gloria Swanson to Julia Roberts, from Frank Sinatra to Arnold Schwarzenegger, Gene Autry and John Wayne, from Toshiro Mifune and Sonny Chiba to Catherine Deneuve and Gerard Depardieu. The A-Z approach of 501 Movie Stars allows you to locate any actor with maximum ease, making it an ideal movielover’s reference. Each star has at least one full page, with the most influential stars receiving extended treatment, devoted to their work, with a filmography and feature boxes on awards and stylistic trademarks.With 501 Movie Stars to hand, you’ll have a one-stop resource to the larger-than-life faces of film that you can turn and enjoy, time and time again.Read more
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Ralph Richardson: The Authorized Biography
Ralph Richardson was a contradictory genius who remains a legendary power and presence dominated stage and screen for over 50 years. Richardson eschewed most of the romantic heroes that made his two friends, Olivier and Gielgud, famous; he was the only one of the three thought capable of playing the ordinary man. In his search for the man behind the actor’s make-up, the author has talked to Ralph Richardson’s friends and colleagues. From their memories and Richardson’s own words, John Miller has woven a portrait which shows Richardson in all his complexity and reveals the inner drive which took him, against the odds, to the heights of public and critical acclaim. John Miller also disentangles the real from the apocryphal stories of the eccentricity that contributed to the Richardson legend, discovering most to be true and finding new ones. Sir Ralph believed in keeping the secrets of his art from the public, but those secrets he did show to his fellow players are now told in this biography.Read more
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