On the Technique of Acting: The First Complete Edition ...
On the Technique of Acting: The First Complete Edition of Ch...
Stage Presence: The Actor as Mesmerist
Stage Presence: The Actor as Mesmerist - University textbook...
The Actor Rehearses: What to Do When and Why
The Actor Rehearses: What to Do When and Why - University te...
Cengage Advantage Books: The Actor's Checklist
Cengage Advantage Books: The Actor's Checklist - University ...
Limitation of Actions - The Laws of Australia 4th Editi...
Limitation of Actions - The Laws of Australia 4th Edition bo...
The Power of the Actor - The Chubbuck Technique
The first book from the leading instructor to the stars—who...
Actions: The Actor's Thesaurus
Oxford Children's Thesaurus
Over 45,000 synonyms, with age-appropriate examples and opposites, make this an ideal thesaurus to help children aged 8+ with homework. It features Overused Word panels that suggest alternatives to words like ‘nice’ and ‘good’; Word Webs – ideal for project work – providing related words – for example ‘bird’ includes types of birds, parts of a bird’s body, sounds made by birds and the wo...
Shadow of the Serpent - An Inspector McLevy Mystery 1
…WHILE THE STREETS OF LONDON HAD SHERLOCK HOLMES, THE DARK ALLEYS OF EDINBURGH HAD INSPECTOR JAMES McLEVY| ‘ASHTON IS THE DIRECT HEIR TO ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON’ actor Brian Cox | ‘EXCELLENT’ The Sherlock Holmes Society | ‘DRIPPING WITH MELODRAMA AND DERRING-DO’ Herald ELEGANT AND CONVINCING’ The Times 1880, Edinburgh.Election fever grips the city. But while the rich and educated argue ab...
Savages - The Wedding
A Saturday in May. Paris. It’s the eve of the French presidential elections – ‘The Election of the Century’ say the newspaper headlines – and Chaouch, the nation’s first Arab candidate, has victory in his sights. It has been a long campaign, and with his wife Esther and daughter Jasmine by his side, he spends the remaining hours with close advisors in a hotel in Nimes. Much of the dinner t...
Children's Illustrated Thesaurus
The ideal reference book for young readers and writers, DK’s Children’s Illustrated Thesaurus has everything a child needs to develop their vocabulary. Never be lost for words, with synonyms and antonyms for around four thousand entries. Each entry is supported by a definition and example sentence to help boost a child’s confidence in using and choosing words. Plus, attractive “word features...
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
“Extremely funny . . . inspired lunacy . . . [and] over much too soon.”—The Washington Post Book World Seconds before the Earth is demolished to make way for a galactic freeway, Arthur Dent is plucked off the planet by his friend Ford Prefect, a researcher for the revised edition of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy who, for the last fifteen years, has been posing as an out-of-work actor. T...
The Kid-Friendly ADHD & Autism Cookbook - The Ultimate Guide to the Gluten-Free, Casein-Free Diet
‘Pam and Dana know what works for kids…This book is a fantastic resource for the diets that make a difference. Follow their advice!!’ —Jenny McCarthy, NYT bestselling author and actor The best ‘kid-friendly’ recipes and guide to the gluten-free, milk-free diet for ADHD and autism just got better. In addition to updates on new research and findings, readers will find recommendations from the...
The Disaster Artist - My Life Inside the Room, the Greatest Bad Movie Ever Made
Now a major motion picture, The Disaster Artist, by Warner Bros. starring James Franco. From the actor who somehow lived through it all, a “sharply detailed…funny book about a cinematic comedy of errors” (The New York Times): the making of the cult film phenomenon The Room. In 2003, an independent film called The Room—starring and written, produced, and directed by a mysteriously wealthy soci...
Voice and the Actor
“Speaking is part of a whole: an expression of inner life.” Cicely Berry has based her work on the conviction that while all is present in nature our natural instincts have been crippled from birth by many processes—by the conditioning, in fact, of a warped society. So an actor needs precise exercise and clear understanding to liberate his hidden possibilities and to learn the hard task of bein...
Path of the Eldar
Omnibus edition collecting together the Path of the Eldar trilogy The eldar of the craftworlds devote their lives to the pursuit of perfection, following a series of paths which will their actions and decide their fates. Three friends – Korlandril, Thirianna and Aradryan – part company to walk their chosen paths – Warrior, Seer and Outcast – little realising how the actions of one will affect ...
The Magic Misfits
The first in a funny and magical new childrenÂ’s books series from Emmy award-winning actor Neil Patrick Harris. `I read this book with excitement, delight, and the increasing suspicion that it was going to make me disappear.Â’ Lemony Snicket, author of the bestselling series A Series of Unfortunate Events and All the Wrong Questions This book contains a BIG SECRET. Read on if you dare Â… D...
The Entrepreneurs Book of Actions - Essential Daily Exercises and Habits for Becoming Wealthier, Smarter, and More Succe...
The entrepreneurship techniques you need to build sustainable growth to todayÂ’s overcrowded marketplace Equal parts instruction and inspiration, The EntrepreneurÂ’s Book of Actions provides the tools you need to build a successful company by discarding old habits, thinking in a new way, and focusing your efforts on whatÂ’s important. YouÂ’ll learn how to manage your time, your employees, and ...
Winning - The Racing Life of Paul Newman
Paul Newman is one of the Great Hollywood Stars – an actor who’s performances had such integrity they lifted him to the heights of stardom. But he remained a down-to-earth man, and nowhere is this more obvious than his collaboration to form the Newman-Hass racing team and his career as a Motorsport racer. He got the racing bug after filming “Winning”, and set out to become a racer himself. Ini...
The Revenant - The Bestselling Book That Inspired the Award-Winning Movie
THE BESTSELLING BOOK THAT INSPIRED THE AWARD-WINNING MOVIEWinner of 3 OSCARS including BEST DIRECTOR and BEST ACTORWinner of 5 BAFTAS including Best Actor, Best Director and Best FilmWinner of the 2016 Golden Globes for Best Motion Picture – Drama, Best Actor – Drama, and Best Director The novel that inspired the epic new movie starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hardy.Hugh Glass isn’t afraid t...
Collins English Dictionary and Thesaurus Gem Edition - Two Books-in-One Mini Format
This new edition is an indispensable guide to the English language. Part of the Collins Gem range – the world’s best-selling mini dictionaries – it provides dictionary definitions and thesaurus synonyms on the same page for incomparable quick and easy reference. This book provides the most up-to-date words, clear definitions and accessible same-page dictionary and thesaurus texts – all in the...
Roget's Thesaurus of Words for Writers - Over 2,300 Emotive, Evocative, Descriptive Synonyms, Antonyms, and Related Term...
The ultimate tool for writers! Whether youÂ’re crafting the next great American novel or pounding away at a last-minute blog entry, there will come a time in the process when you struggle to find just the perfect word or phrase. Under the time-tested banner of RogetÂ’s Thesaurus, this collection will quickly become the most essential tool on your desk when youÂ’re working on your next piece. Far f...
The Pantomime Life of Joseph Grimaldi - Laughter, Madness and the Story of Britain's Greatest Comedian
The son of a deranged Italian immigrant, Joseph Grimaldi (1778 – 1837) was the most celebrated of English clowns. The first to use white-face make-up and wear outrageous coloured clothes, he transformed the role of the Clown in the pantomime with a look as iconic as Chaplin’s tramp or Tommy Cooper’s magician. One of the first celebrity comedians, his friends included Lord Byron and the actor Ed...
Collins Gem School Dictionary & Thesaurus - Trusted Support for Learning, in a Mini-Format
The perfect English reference for all students aged 11-14. A combined dictionary and thesaurus, in the best-selling Gem format, with a new flexi binding, it has been developed with teachers to be the perfect tool for both school work and homework. An invaluable two-in-one reference book in a handy, portable and durable format.Clear, straightforward definitions reflect todayÂ’s language, while the...
Last Night at the Viper Room - River Phoenix and the Hollywood He Left Behind
A teenaged River Phoenix came to the world’s attention in the 80s with an acclaimed performance in the classic film Stand By Me, and soon followed up with an Oscar nomination for Running on Empty. Praised by his peers as the most talented actor of his generation, River came-of-age in the spotlight – first a child star, then a teen idol on the fast-track to Hollywood royalty. Yet at the age of 23...
Oxford Junior Illustrated Thesaurus
This updated edition of the Oxford Junior Illustrated Thesaurus features thousands of synonyms with new illustrations and photographs in a contemporary and easy-to-use design. Entries are simple and clear, and include example sentences to show the words in context. It is powered by the Oxford ChildrenÂ’s Corpus, a unique electronic database of millions of words of writing for children. Writing tip...
Fine on Acting - A Vision of the Craft
Heralded as “Best Acting Teacher in LA” by Back Stage magazine, Hollywood s most sought after acting teacher Howard Fine reveals the winning technique that has garnered his students international acclaim and the industry s highest honors in his astonishing book FINE ON ACTING. During his twenty-five years as a teacher and director, Fine has developed a technique that is both useful and exciting....
The Positive Trait Thesaurus
ItÂ’s a writerÂ’s job to create compelling characters who can withstand lifeÂ’s fallout without giving up. But building authentic, memorable heroes is no easy task. To forge realistic characters, we must hobble them with flaws that set them back while giving them positive attributes to help them achieve their goals. So how do writers choose the right blend of strengths for their characters-attribu...