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Don Giovanni Records Stampfel On Weber And The Complete Boston
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£12.59
Baker Publishing Group A History of Contemporary Praise & Worship:
Book SynopsisChristianity Today 2023 Book Award Finalist (History & Biography) New forms of worship have transformed the face of the American church over the past fifty years. Drawing on a wide range of primary sources, including interviews with dozens of important stakeholders and key players, this volume by two worship experts offers the first comprehensive history of Contemporary Praise & Worship. The authors provide insight into where this phenomenon began and how it reshaped the Protestant church. They also emphasize the span of denominational, regional, and ethnic expressions of contemporary worship.Table of ContentsContentsIntroduction: A Historical OverviewPart 1: The History of Praise & Worship1. The Headwater of Praise & Worship, 1946-652. Deepening the Channel for Praise & Worship, 1965-853. Increasing Currents in Praise & Worship, 1965-854. A Swollen River, Surging and Sweeping, 1985-95Part 2: The History of Contemporary Worship5. Subterranean Stirrings, Pre-19656. The First Wave of Contemporary Worship, 1965-857. The Second Wave of Contemporary Worship, 1985-Mid-1990sPart 3: The Confluence of Praise & Worship and Contemporary Worship8. The New Liturgical Normal, Late 1990sAppendixIndexes
£25.49
Abrams The Art of Walt Disney From Mickey Mouse to the
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£52.50
Headline Publishing Group Audrey in Paris
Book SynopsisA charming, illustrated gift book combining two timelessly stylish subjects - Audrey Hepburn and the city of Paris.Both classic, both inimitable, both fashion icons - Audrey Hepburn and Paris are a match made in heaven. Falling in love with the city at a young age, Audrey returned to Paris again and again in some of her most celebrated films (Sabrina, Funny Face, How to Steal a Million, Charade) wearing outfits from her favourite Parisian couturier, Hubert de Givenchy, and creating some of the most significant fashion moments of the twentieth century.Audrey in Paris brings together over 100 stunning photographs of her most iconic moments in the city, from film stills and behind-the-scenes shots to candid images of Audrey enjoying the city as a visitor. The book also includes a bespoke illustrated map showing her favourite spots. While dozens of successful books on Audrey have been published, this will be the first to document her time in the city of light.Tapping into Audrey's status as a fashion idol, which spans across the generations, as well as Paris's status as the world's capital of elegance, Audrey in Paris combines the gifty charm of How to be Parisian Wherever You Are with Audrey's forever appeal as a fashion muse.Gorgeous finishes will make this a stylish gift book to be treasured for years to come.
£15.29
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Cardi Bs Invasion of Privacy
Book SynopsisThe apex of critical praise and commercial success is a metric achieved by a select few. In 2020, Cardi B became synonymous with record breaking as her debut album Invasion of Privacy went five times platinum and became the longest charting record by a female rapper in history. From streaming and charting to views, likes, retweets, and shares, Cardi dominates. Cardi B's ascension to stardom is pure 21st century: from welfare kid to unapologetic stripper; reality TV persona, to social media maven, to a household name delivering one of the consummately executed albums in rap history, it's easy to imagine future critics noting popular music as before and after the rise of Cardi B.This in-depth look at Invasion of Privacy explores the sexual politics of hip hop through a track-by-track breakdown of the album. It addresses questions like: How does the wage gap impact pop music? Has Cardi destigmatized sex work for artists? What would hip hop look like as a ma
£9.49
Pan Macmillan Lifes Work
Book Synopsis'Illuminating . . . there is never a dull moment' - The Times'Marvellous . . . full of riches' - New StatesmanDavid Milch is the critically acclaimed writer of the iconic TV series Deadwood and NYPD Blue. As he descends into a dementia from which there's no return, Life's Work is his account of his increasingly strange present and his often painful past.Betting on race horses and stealing booze at eight years old, mentored by Robert Penn Warren and excoriated by Richard Yates at twenty-one, Milch never did anything by half. He got into Yale Law School only to be expelled for shooting out streetlights. He paused his studies at the Iowa Writers' Workshop to manufacture acid. He created some of the most lauded television series of all time, started a family and pursued sobriety, only to lose his fortune betting on the horses – just as his successful but drug-addicted father had taughtTrade ReviewMarvellous . . . a book full of riches. -- Erica Wagner * The New Statesman *Life’s Work is one of the best books about television I’ve read. It’s funny, discursive, literate, druggy, self-absorbed, fidgety, replete with intense perceptions… You finish feeling you’ve really met someone. Milch was his own best creation. * New York Times *A searing, brutally honest memoir. * The Independent *A brilliant, emotional memoir . . . Takes the darkness of his own life and of those around him and turns it into something else, something that is threaded with hope. * Mail on Sunday *A wise, sly, hilarious, and poignant account of a life's work in hard drugs and hard television. -- Joshua Cohen, Pulitzer-Prize winning author of The NetanyahusIlluminating. * The Observer *The most gorgeously humane voice I've encountered in a work of nonfiction in a long while. I can think of few recent books that have pulsed with life this transparently, this powerfully. -- Rick Moody, author of The Ice StormLike the best memoirs, Life's Work is intimate, exquisitely observed, and intense. But unlike most - and what sets it apart - is the heartbreak it embodies, the finality it signals. This is David Milch's farewell, and it will rock you. -- Susan Orlean, author of The Orchid ThiefAn extraordinary story. * The Times *
£9.89
Faber & Faber Yeah Yeah Yeah
Book SynopsisStanley is both a fine writer and an impassioned celebrant of pop in all its mongrel, misfit glory.'STUART MACONIE, THE TIMESThere have been many books on pop music but none have attempted to chart its entire story, from the dawn of the charts in the fifties to pop's digital switchover in the year 2000, from Billy Fury and Roxy Music to TLC and Britney via Led Zeppelin and Donna Summer. Audacious and addictive, Yeah Yeah Yeah is a landmark work that will remind you why you fell in love with it in the first place.
£18.00
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Violin Exam Pieces from 2024, ABRSM Grade 5,
Book SynopsisThis book contains nine pieces from ABRSM's Grade 5 Violin syllabus from 2024, three pieces chosen from each of Lists A, B and C - ideal for both Practical and Performance Grade exams. The pieces have been carefully selected to offer an attractive and varied range of styles, creating a collection that provides an excellent source of repertoire to suit every performer. The book also contains helpful footnotes and, for those preparing for exams, useful syllabus information. An edition of this book with audio is also available - it includes downloadable recordings of all nine pieces, plus piano accompaniment tracks.
£14.72
Hal Leonard Corporation Taylor Swift Easy Piano Anthology - 2nd Edition
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£23.99
The Crowood Press Ltd Making Almost Instant Puppets
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£12.34
Hearst Home Books Taylor Swift
Book SynopsisYour wildest dreams have come true. Get an insider's look at Taylor Swift's life and achievements in this pocket-sized collectible book for Swifties of all ages. Are you ready for it?Over 100 stunning photos and clued-in commentary explore the power of Taylor's music and influence - and why she'll never go out of style.
£15.19
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Theatre and Dramaturgy
Book SynopsisWhat is a dramaturg? What is dramaturgy? What are the political implications for the way that plays produce meaning in performance?Over the last decade, the role of the dramaturg has become more common in the theatrical process, but it is still a new term for many theatre-goers. Theatre & Dramaturgy offers a working definition of what dramaturgy means, and asks how understanding theatre from the perspective of dramaturgy can help us understand the world around us.This concise study examines how western histories and practices of theatre have functioned to achieve their effects, through understanding dramaturgy as the arrangement or structure of the work in time and space both at the fictional level and in relation to performance. Exploring the relationship between plays and their meaning in production, this guide focuses on how understanding dramaturgy is critical to understanding how plays achieve their effects.Table of ContentsIntroduction What is Dramaturgy? Dramaturgy & Drama Dramaturgical Approaches Dramaturgy & Plays Dramaturgy & Production 1: DRAMATURGY & THE AUDIENCE i. Dramaturgies of Entertainment Acting ‘for’ the Audience Theatricality ii. Dramaturgies of Autonomy Modernism Ignoring the Audience Autonomy & Absorption Autonomy & Landscape Legacies of Modernism A Comforting Convention? iii. Dramaturgies of the Political Naturalism The Epic Theatre Brecht’s Legacy Get out of the Theatre (and into Performance) iv. Dramaturgies of Participation A Plethora of Forms Participation & Politics 2: DRAMATURGY & POWER Dramaturgy & Economy Dramaturgies of Winners and Losers Dramaturgy & Marginalisation Dramaturgies of Imagining Otherwise Theatre & Climate Crisis Coda Further Reading Index
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Columbia University Press Revolutionary Becomings
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£25.50
Running Press,U.S. Falling in Love at the Movies
Book SynopsisPrepare to swoon, ugly cry, laugh, and fall in love with this officially licensed exploration of the impact and legacy of one of film's most beloved genres from Turner Classic Movies: the rom-com. Romantic comedies have had an incredible influence on popular culture, shaping everything from how we think of relationships to fashion. Often swept aside in film history, these movies are thought of as pure comfort viewing. Although they certainly provide those fuzzy feelings, they have also had a significant artistic influence and cultural impact. Spanning decades of romantic comedies—from movies of the 1930s such as It Happened One Night and the rom com craze of the 80s and 90s including When Harry Met Sally...all the way to contemporary hits like Crazy Rich Asians, and everything in between—Falling in Love at the Movies will make you fall in love (all over again) with romantic comedies. Esther Zuckerman—accomplished entertainment journalist and member of the New York Film Critic’s Circle—takes readers on a journey through the rom-com. She examines the psychological aspects that make us so drawn to these types of films, diving deep into the key auteurs—from Preston Sturges to James L. Brooks to Nora Ephron and beyond—who both created and subverted the canon. These directors, actors, and writers shaped the genre, establishing and also busting traditional pillars and tenets of these movies such as the “Perfect Pair” or “The Man in Crisis” and “The High Maintenance Woman.” Featuring full-color images from the films throughout, along the way Zuckerman takes detours, explores iconic lines of dialogue (Who could forget Julia Roberts' “I’m also just a girl, standing in front of a boy, asking him to love her” iconic moment from Notting Hill?) to memorable scenes (the magical moments at the Empire State Building in An Affair to Remember and Sleepless in Seattle) and weaves in interviews of artists and romantic comedy fanatics in the industry. Looking beyond the traditional rom-com, Zuckerman digs into the nooks and crannies, the films that buck the trend of 'happily ever after,' the ones that think beyond heteronormative narratives, and the indies that kept the rom-com alive outside of the studio system, to offer a more comprehensive story of the rom-com than has ever been seen before—and one that you’re bound to love. How’s that for a happy ending?
£16.00
Running Press,U.S. 50 Oscar Nights
Book SynopsisAn exclusive look behind the scenes of the Academy Awards as top stars and filmmakers discuss their Oscar wins and tell never-before-told tales of Hollywood''s biggest night, in a collection of original interviews with Turner Classic Movies host and entertainment media journalist Dave Karger. For almost a century, movie fans have been riveted by the Academy Awards and the stars who have won Oscars. 50 Oscar Nights takes readers behind the scenes of Hollywood?s most storied awards show through new and exclusive interviews with dozens of A-list actors, filmmakers, and craftspeople spanning sixty years of the Oscars. Here these artists reflect on their winning work and recount all the details of how they got ready, how they felt when they heard their name and got up on stage to accept their award, what they wore, how the entire experience impacted their life, and more. Some interviews bring to light fun stories like why Hilary Swank decided to celebrate her Academy Award at the Astro Burger in West Hollywood, or insight into the work as Elton John explains why he was convinced he won his Best Original Song award for the wrong tune. Other interviews illuminate why for some honorees, such as Julia Roberts, John Legend, and Octavia Spencer, the day remains a life highlight to be treasured, while for Marlee Matlin, Mira Sorvino, and Barry Jenkins, complex emotions cloud what most think would be a purely celebratory moment. Filled with more than 150 photos of red-carpet moments, emotional acceptances, and after-party play, 50 Oscar Nights is both a stunning record of cinema glamour and a must-read for any movie lover. Full list of interviewees: Nicole Kidman, Elton John, Jennifer Hudson, Steven Spielberg, Jane Fonda, Barry Jenkins, Halle Berry, J. K. Simmons, Julia Roberts, John Legend, Rita Moreno, Martin Scorsese, Marlee Matlin, Dustin Hoffman, Hannah Beachler, Cameron Crowe, Mira Sorvino, Kevin O?Connell, Sally Field, Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, Eddie Redmayne, Lee Grant, Louis Gossett Jr., Hilary Swank, Clint Eastwood, Jessica Yu, Michael Douglas, Catherine Martin, Francis Ford Coppola, Allison Janney, Mel Brooks, Emma Thompson, Peter Jackson, Marcia Gay Harden, Mark Bridges, Sofia Coppola, Joel Grey, Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová, Olivia Colman, Rob Epstein, Whoopi Goldberg, Alan Menken, Melissa Etheridge, Sissy Spacek, Keith Carradine, Estelle Parsons, Geoffrey Fletcher, Octavia Spencer, Aaron Sorkin, Meryl Streep
£23.75
Hodder & Stoughton Soft Lad
Book SynopsisComing-of-age stories from much loved radio royalty, DJ and TV personality Nick Grimshaw - now with a new chapter.''Hilarious and quintessentially Nick. Unapologetically himself always, and that''s what I love the most'' Dua Lipa''Very funny, very sweet and full of charm -- a bit like the man himself'' Graham NortonFrom partying with pop stars and chatting breeze on the radio, to drinking too much, to not drinking at all, to growing up, coming out, general nonsense, the journey from self-loathing to self-care and making dreams come true. These are Grimmy''s brilliant, nostalgic coming-of-age tales, covering life''s pivotal moments, the loves, the losses, and the fun had with the family and friends that made him. Heart-breaking and heartening in equal measure, Nick will have you laughing out loud, feeling all the emotions and (potentially) having a good cry.''A snapshot of his formative moments that feel relatable, emotional and
£10.44
Country Music Foundation Press,U.S. DeFord Bailey
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£15.19
Alphabet Legends Pty Ltd Queen Legends Alphabet
Book SynopsisFrom We Will Rock You to Bohemian Rhapsody, Don't Stop Me Now to We Are the Champions, Queen Legends Alphabet is a passionate rock opera detailing the greatest hits of one of history's greatest bands. Young and not so young fans will enjoy this stunningly illustrated and respectfully written masterclass in Queen fandom. All trademarks, quotations, company names, registered names, individual names, products, logos, and catchphrases used or cited in this book are the property of their respective owners and used in this book for informational, reporting, review and guidance purposes only. This book has not been licensed, approved, sponsored, or endorsed by an person or entity.
£13.49
Orion Publishing Co Too Much Too Young The 2 Tone Records Story
Book Synopsis#2 UNCUT BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023In 1979, 2 Tone exploded into the national consciousness as records by The Specials, The Selecter, Madness, The Beat, and The Bodysnatchers burst onto the charts and a youth movement was born.2 Tone was black and white: a multi-racial force of British and Caribbean island musicians singing about social issues, racism, class and gender struggles. It spoke of injustices in society and took fight against right wing extremism.The music of 2 Tone was exuberant: white youth learning to dance to the infectious rhythm of ska and reggae; and crossed with a punk attitude to create an original hybrid. The idea of 2 Tone was born in Coventry, masterminded by a middle-class art student raised in the church. Jerry Dammers had a vision of an English Motown. Borrowing 700, the label''s first record featured ''Gangsters'' by The Specials'' backed by an instrumental track by the, as yet, unformed, Selecter. Within two months the sing
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Oxford University Press Inc The Business of Bobbysoxers
Book SynopsisThe Business of Bobbysoxers reconsiders the story of American popular music, celebrity following, and fan behavior during World War II through close examination of bobbysoxers. Preserved in popular memory as primarily white, hysterical, teen girl devotees of Frank Sinatra clad in bobby socks and saddle shoes, these girls were accused of displaying inappropriate behavior and priorities in their obsessive pursuit of a crooning celebrity at a time of international crisis. Author Katie Beisel Hollenbach peels back the stereotypes of girlhood idol adoration by documenting the intimate practices of wartime Sinatra fan clubs, revealing a new side of this familiar story in American history through the perspective of the bobbysoxer. In World War II America, fan clubs and organizations like Teen Canteens offered a haven for teenage girls to celebrate their enjoyment of popular culture while cultivating relationships with each other through media icons and the entertainment industry. Many of these organizations attempted to encourage diverse memberships, influenced in part by Frank Sinatra''s public work on racial and religious tolerance, and by Sinatra''s own identity as an Italian American. Away from the critical public eye, these communities offered girls a place to safely explore and discuss issues including civil rights, politics, the war, patriotism, internationalism, and professional development in the context of their shared Sinatra fandom. With these broader social and political complexities in mind, The Business of Bobbysoxers shines a light on musical fan communities that provided teenage girls with peer groups at a critical moment of personal and historical change, allowing them to creatively express their desires and imagine their futures as American women together.
£65.21
Ivy Press The Official Race Across the World Puzzle Book
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£12.74
Gemini Books Group Ltd Harry Styles
Book SynopsisA colorful celebration of a truly modern star. Fully illustrated throughout, this handsome biography charts Styles's career to date, from X Factor audition to global acclaim
£21.25
Gemini Books Group Ltd Bob Dylan
Book SynopsisThis new illustrated edition of the definitive unauthorised biography of Bob Dylan includes key images of Dylan throughout his incredible, enduring career, making it a must for all Dylan fans.
£28.00
Hachette Books Mc5
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£19.65
Watkins Media Limited This Must Be the Place: How Music Can Make Your
Book SynopsisThis Must Be the Place introduces and examines music's relationship to cities. Not the influence cities have on music, but the powerful impact music can have on how cities are developed, built, managed and governed. Told in an accessible way through personal stories from cities around the world - including London, Melbourne, Nashville, Austin and Zurich - This Must Be the Place takes a truly global perspective on the ways music is integral to everyday life but neglected in public policy. Arguing for the transformative role of artists and musicians in a post-pandemic world, This Must Be The Place not only examines the powerful impact music can have on our cities, but also serves as a how-to guide and toolkit for music-lovers, artists and activists everywhere to begin the process of reinventing the communities they live in.Trade Review"Shain continues to be the most informed and capable voice on the subject of how music and culture is a critical and powerful component of any thriving community. I turn to him time and time again for insight and guidance, and I find his balance of research and applied learning really is remarkable." "Shapiro's book is one I have been waiting for... Shapiro shows how music and music scenes give life to our communities and provides a playbook for city leaders, musicians, artists, activists, and citizens to use music to make their neighborhoods stronger, more vibrant and inclusive." "This book is a go to resource for anyone who wants to understand the positive impact that music has on our society, how we are under-utilising it, and how we can more effectively integrate it into all areas of our community life. It breathes a passion for music as a force for positivity which everyone can, and should, embrace." "Through compelling stories, Shapiro reveals how music transforms our physical space. Whether you are a professional musician or simply a passionate listener, this must-read book will deepen your appreciation for the profound impact of music on our daily lives and its ability to shape where we live". "Engaging, insightful, and full of practical examples and advice, This Must Be the Place is an essential read for anyone interested in the power of music to shape our cities and our lives." "In a masterful take on the complex relationship between the music we love and the cities we live in, Shapiro shows us that music can be a powerful urban planning tool for the places we call home." "With successful case studies and a focus on systems and policy, Shain Shapiro's book brings the power of music and community back to the place it matters: your city." "A lovely, thought-provoking book, full of practical ideas and examples for those who share the goal of encouraging music to flourish in their city. I look forward to using this book in my classroom to spark debate and discussion, and recommend it to music students, researchers and policymakers alike." Shain's book exposes the contradictions and prejudices that music must navigate, and argues convincingly that our leaders have a responsibility (and an opportunity) to understand and engineer the material conditions to safeguard its future - and, by extension, all our futures. "Shain changed our community's outlook towards music and inspired Huntsville to take an intentional approach towards growing our music ecosystem to enhance our economy and quality of life for our residents and visitors." "Shain Shapiro convinces us that music is a foundational part of the ideal city and an indispensable civic right - and shows us, step by step, how we can claim it." In This Must Be the Place, Shapiro reimagines digitalism's artificial constructs and devises new and transformative means for bringing people together in our constantly evolving cityscapes. In Shapiro's brave new world, it's the music that ineluctably matters."
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Orion Publishing Co Chunky
Book Synopsis''There was none like her before and there''s been none like her since - she was unique.'' Dawn FrenchPublished to celebrate the much-missed Victoria Wood''s 70th birthday, this stunning hardback edition of Chunky contains the very best of Wood''s sketches and shows, including those never seen on TV, as well as:NEW introduction from Celia Imrie, star of many of Victoria Wood''s showsAdditions and annotations from Wood''s acclaimed official biographer, Jasper Rees.''I was very proud to be part of her gang.'' Celia Imrie''She is on a par with Alan Bennett.'' Clive James''Absolutely perfect.'' Sarra Manning
£22.50
Abrams The Art of DreamWorks Dog Man
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£26.25
Titan Books Ltd Harry Potter: Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes: Artifacts
Book SynopsisOpening Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes Ephemera Kit is the next best thing to visiting Fred and George Weasley's Diagon Alley shop! The sturdy portfolio is bursting with more than a dozen exclusive collectible stickers, cards, patches, and postcards! Discover the secrets behind the Skiving Snackbox, Repeating Rabbits, Bang Bang Boggart Bangers, and other props seen in the films with this exclusive collection of over a dozen authentic prop facsimiles, artifacts, stickers, and stationery inspired by Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes. Filled with facts and photos, fans will learn about the comedic side of the Wizarding World, relive moments from the films, and delve into the behind-the-scenes magic that brought Harry Potter to life on the big screen.
£17.99
Insight Editions Harry Potter Pop-Up Holiday Wreath
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Quercus Publishing Quentin Tarantino
Book SynopsisQuentin Tarantino is one of the most iconic and best loved movie directors of the last two decades. Whether he''s shooting up the Deep South, slicing through the Japanese underworld, blasting Nazi-occupied France or taking a flamethrower to ''60s Los Angeles, Tarantino is a director who combines a radical vision with a sense of history: making movies precisely the way he wants, to celebrate the movies he loves. Featuring insights into his inspirations - from martial-arts epics to Spaghetti Westerns - and dishing up fascinating details from his productions, this is an indispensable guide to Tarantino''s thrilling and sometimes controversial body of work.It takes in his searing debut Reservoir Dogs, the era-defining Pulp Fiction and the genre-subverting Django Unchained, among other modern classics, right up to his nostalgic masterpiece Once Upon A Time in Hollywood. Above all, this is a celebration of a filmmaker who has arguably made a big
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Edinburgh University Press Music in the Horror Films of Val Lewton
Book SynopsisExamines how the music in Val Lewton's horror films enhanced the films' aesthetics and visual style
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Headline Publishing Group Bite Me
Book SynopsisI''m Buffy, the vampire slayer. And you are?A prestige show that was ahead of its time, Buffy the Vampire Slayer brought vampires back into the mainstream and made stars of its cast, and its impact has lasted long after the show''s end. With its unique blend of high-school drama, witty banter and the supernatural, Buffy the Vampire Slayer became known for ushering in golden age of television. With a devoted cult following and a growing new audience, Buffy remains a cultural icon.Reminisce some of the most iconic quotes you''ve ever heard in your life (or unlife) in The Little Guide to Buffy the Vampire Slayer, filled with quips and facts about the adventures of the famous slayer and her friends against the forces of darkness.In every generation, there is a chosen one. She alone shall stand against the vampires, demons and forces of darkness. She is the slayer.Spike''s trademark coat cost $2,000 from a top fashion store. It was then run over repeatedly by a truck to give it that distressed look.
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Andrews McMeel Publishing HandsOffMyDinosaur 2025 Wall Calendar
Book SynopsisHave the punniest year ever with the HandsOffMyDinosaur 2025 Wall Calendar. Each monthly spread showcases a cute and colorful piece of art that plays around with themes like food, modern culture, relationships, and more. Features include: Fold-around cover design eliminates need for plastic packaging 12 x 12 (12 x 24 open) Printed on FSC certified paper with soy-based ink Planning spread for SeptemberDecember 2024 Spans JanuaryDecember 2025 Generous grid space for notes, appointments, and reminders Official major world holidays and observances Moon phases, based on Universal Time Punny illustrations from the popular creator behind HandsOffMyDinosaur
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Andrews McMeel Publishing Animals Being Derps 2025 DaytoDay Calendar
Book SynopsisMan''s best friend forgetting how to dog. A cat perched where no animal should be comfortable. From goofy expressions to impossible poses, the Animals Being Derps 2025 Day-to-Day Calendar features daily reminders of all the goofy glory within the animal kingdom. Features include: No single-use plastic Recyclable chipboard easel backer for desk or tabletop display Page size: 5.354 x 4.488 Easel backer for desk or tabletop display Printed on FSC certified paper with soy-based ink Full-color tear-off pages Back of pages contain Daily Extra content such as puzzles, jokes, quotations Day/Date reference on each page Combined weekend pages Official major world holidays and observances Each page features hilarious derpy animal photos with comedic captions
£11.89
Sterling Publishers Pvt.Ltd Non-Gharanedaar Pt Mohanrao Kallianpurkar The
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Andrews McMeel Publishing CAL 25 SQUISHMALLOWS
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Andrews McMeel Publishing Texts from Dog 2025 DaytoDay Calendar
Book SynopsisMeet Doghe''s a text-savvy, foul-mouthed, lazy, crude, self-absorbed British bulldog that is insistent on texting his owner every thought that comes to him at any time. Each day of theTexts from Dog 2025 Day-to-Day Calendarfeatures these imaginary, comical, and somewhat tasteless SMS exchanges shared between him and his loving and very patient owner. It''s canine humor at its finest. Features include: 4.6 x 4.6 page size No single-use plastic Recyclable chipboard easel backer for desk or tabletop display Printed on FSC certified paper with soy-based ink Full-color tear-off pages Day/Date reference on each page Combined weekend pages Official major world holidays and observances Includes Daily Extra! bonus content on the back of each day''spage
£11.89
Chartwell Books The Unofficial Taylor Swift Sticker and Activity
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Rowman & Littlefield Acting Is Believing: Stanislavski in the 21st
Book SynopsisActing Is Believing has trained generations of actors and remains one of the most popular and influential classic Stanislavski-based acting books over the past sixty years. Now in its thirteenth edition, it has been reimagined for the art of acting in the twenty-first century.Stanislavski expanded our understanding of the mysterious process that results in truthful acting, devising practical steps to pursue the most elusive element of the artform—inspiration. Acting Is Believing: Stanislavski in the 21st Century, 13th Edition, introduces students to all the major concepts of Stanislavski’s System of Acting, providing them with a logical process through which they can master this complex art. It breaks down even the most complex elements defining human behavior in ways that are easy to digest. This new edition has been greatly updated, including: Reworked chapters throughout to bring Stanislavski’s theories to life in a language that speaks to today’s actors A new approach to entering Stanislavski’s Creative State, broken into an innovative five-part process Updated discussions on anxiety, physical tension, social inhibitions, and intimacy onstage Modified solo and group exercises Expanded appendix on self-directed scene study Refined and updated glossary of acting, theatre, and film terminology Acting Is Believing remains grounded in Stanislavski-based technique training, yet this latest text has evolved as a vital resource for twenty-first century artists pursing acting careers in theatre, film, and television. With a foreword by two-time Tony Award winning actor, Norbert Leo Butz, Acting Is Believing continues to set the gold standard in the art of acting for a new generation.Table of ContentsForeword by Norbert Leo ButzPrefaceAcknowledgmentsChapter 1A: Life in ArtActing with Professional CompetenceThe Six Parts of Actor TrainingThe Business of ActingActing is Believing: Stanislavski in the 21st CenturyExternal ResourcesChapter 2: The Creative StateBody TrainingBreathing and PostureExercise 2.1 BreathingExercise 2.2 PostureThe Creative StateExercise 2.3 AerobicExercise 2.4 StretchingExercise 2.5 MovingExercise 2.6 VocalizingOn AnxietyPhysical TensionSocial InhibitionsNudity and IntimacyChapter 3: The Choice of ActionsExercise 3.1 Given Circumstances and ImaginationCommitment to ActionsBelief in ActionsImprovisational TechniqueExercise 3.2 Improvising Simple TasksExercise 3.3 Recalling a Special MemoryScoring Physical ActionsTempo/RhythmExercise 3.4 Scores from ScenariosChapter 4: Stanislavski’s Method of Physical ActionsSimple ObjectivesExercise 4.1 Refining Your ScoreAction VerbsExercise 4.2 Actions from an Emotional StateExercise 4.3 Everyday ActionsPhysical and Psychological ObstaclesStrategy and DesireExpectations and AdaptationsNonverbal Group ImprovisationsExercise 4.4 WaitingExercise 4.5 Not on Speaking TermsVerbal Group ImprovisationsExercise 4.6 Opposing ObjectivesExercise 4.7 Improvisation from Action VerbsExercise 4.8 Non-Content Scenes Chapter 5: ObservationExercise 5.1 Playing a ConditionExercise 5.2 Three ObjectsExercise 5.3 Adjusting to ConditionsObserving PeopleExercise 5.4 Observation NotebookExercise 5.5 Creating an Actor’s Image CollageAdapting Your ObservationsExercise 5.6 Observing Visual ArtAbstractionExercise 5.7 Abstractions from Inanimate ObjectsExercise 5.8 Abstraction from Animals Chapter 6: Circles of AttentionExercise 6.1 DistractionsExercise 6.2 Add-a-WordPublic SolitudeThe Small CircleExercise 6.3 Objects in the Small CircleCommunionExercise 6.4 MirrorsExercise 6.5 Silent ArgumentCommunion with the AudienceDramatic Action in SpeechExercise 6.6 Key Line Improvisation Chapter 7: Emotion MemoryStanislavski and Emotion MemoryRetaining an Emotion MemorySelecting the Emotion MemoryUsing the Emotion MemoryEmotional TriggersExercise 7.1 Reconstructing a Personal MemoryInner ImagesExercise 7.2 Verbalizing ImagesExercise 7.3 Image ImprovisationsInner MonologuesExercise 7.4 Inner MonologuesChapter 8: Creating a CharacterScript AnalysisThe World of the PlayExercise 8.1 Historical ImaginationCharacter AutobiographyExercise 8.2 Character AutobiographyExercise 8.3 If It Were Up to Me…Second PlanExercise 8.4 Second PlanExternal ExpressionUnits of ActionScoringExercise 8.5 Scoring a RoleThe Motivating ForceExercise 8.6 Motivating ForceThe Super-ObjectiveExercise 8.7 Super-ObjectiveSummary Chapter 9: SubtextExercise 9.1 Improvising SubtextVerbal ActionExercise 9.2 Text, Subtext, and Verbal ActionRelating the Lines to the Motivating ForceRelating the Lines to the Super-ObjectiveManners of SpeakingDialects and AccentsExercise 9.4 Speech PatternsLonger SpeechesExercise 9.5 Verbal Actions in Longer Speeches Chapter 10: The Power of WordsMeaning, Operative Words, and IdiomsSentence StructureProgressionsAntithesisSecondary Inner ImagesExercise 10.1 Longer SpeechesChapter 11: ReincarnationTablework and Early DiscoveriesWorking RehearsalsExercise 11.1 Putting Spontaneity into Physical ChoicesRun-throughs and Technical RehearsalsPerformances Chapter 12: The Business of ActingUnderstanding the BusinessBusiness PlanExercise 12.1 The Actor’s Business PlanExercise 12.2 The Elevator PitchHeadshots and ResumesExercise 12.3 ResumeIntroductory and Follow-up EmailsExercise 12.4 Introductory and Follow-up EmailsPreparing Your AuditionExercise 12.5 Audition Preparation – Working Off a PartnerAuditioningExercise 12.6 Moment BeforeExercise 12.7 Laughing at the TopExercise 12.8 Portfolio Appendix A: Self-Directed Scene StudyAppendix B: GlossaryBibliographyIndex
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Stanislavski and The Method for the 21st Century
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Adams Media Corporation It Ends with Us Journal Officially Licensed
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