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The X-Files the Truth Is Still Out There: Thirty Years of the X-FilesIn September 1993, a TV show like no other appeared on our screens, asking us to consider the essence of truth and belief, to think about the nature and roles of science and humanity, and to question what we were told by those in...
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Performance TheoryFew have had quite as much impact in both the academy and in the world of theatre production as Richard Schechner. For more than four decades his work has challenged conventional definitions of theatre, ritual and performance. When this seminal collection first appeared, Schechner's...
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Maggie's Lost Song: A Journey of Courage and MusicThis heartwarming tale of self-belief follows Maggie, a young girl who loves music but is starting the school year filled with worry. She can't seem to utter a single note, scared of starting anew. But with a little encouragement from her mother, she discovers...
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Directing with the Michael Chekhov Technique: A Workbook with Video for Directors, Teachers and ActorsDirecting with the Michael Chekhov Technique explores the collaborative process between a play's director and the entire production team, making the journey of a production process cohesive using the Michael Chekhov Technique. No other technique provides the tools for both actor and director to...
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Chain Saw Confidential: How We Made The World's Most Notorious Horror MovieAuthor: Gunnar HansenPublisher: Dark InkPublished: 08/18/2023Pages: 226Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.74lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.52dISBN: 9781943201723
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I do have the power"I Do Have The Power" is an encouragement book for kids who have been teased and felt powerless. This book is to teach kids to find something positive to empower themselves. It also teaches them to use the power of others speaking positive into...
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The Art of Wreck-It RalphIn Wreck-It Ralph, Disney's expert team of concept, visual development and story artists explore the hidden world of video games from classic 8-bit arcade games to the most modern and inventive offerings of the digital age. At the center of this hilarious and wildly...
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Al Christie: Hollywood's Forgotten Film PioneerAl Christie and canine companions, 1927 "With this book, the first devoted to its subject, Mark Kearney deftly and compellingly illustrates Al Christie's vital contribution to the art form, allowing him to take his proper place as an important producer, director, writer, and all-around...
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Family Dynamics: Rhythmic MemoryAuthor: Courtney Vowell WoodwardPublisher: Four Hearts BooksPublished: 09/19/2023Pages: 40Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.26lbsSize: 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.10dISBN: 9798985460728
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Star Wars the Jedi Mind: Secrets from the Force for Balance and PeaceStar Wars(R) The Jedi Mind takes quotations and lessons from Star Wars and pairs them with practices such a breathing, posture, and meditation. The Jedi Code is focused on peace, knowledge, serenity, and balance--principles that readers can engage in their own lives. The philosophical...
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Space, Drama, and Empire: Mapping the Past in Lope de Vega's ComediaSpanish poet, playwright, and novelist Félix Lope de Vega (1562-1635) was a key figure of Golden Age Spanish literature, second only in stature to Cervantes, and is considered the founder of Spain's classical theater. In this rich and informative study, Javier Lorenzo investigates the...
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Maya Takes the StageMaya has big dreams of becoming a star. She wants to be an actress and perform on stage. When she sees a flyer for a show being put on at the community center, she decides to audition. But she's disappointed when all she gets...
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The Creativity Complex: Art, Tech, and the Seduction of an Idea"Creativity" is a word that excites and dazzles us. It promises brilliance and achievement, a shield against conformity, a channel for innovation across the arts, sciences, technology, and education, and a mechanism for economic revival and personal success. But it has not always evoked...
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The Creativity Complex: Art, Tech, and the Seduction of an Idea"Creativity" is a word that excites and dazzles us. It promises brilliance and achievement, a shield against conformity, a channel for innovation across the arts, sciences, technology, and education, and a mechanism for economic revival and personal success. But it has not always evoked...
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Changing DestinyA bold new adaptation of the 4,000-year-old Egyptian poem about Warrior King Sinuhe that captures the essence of civilization and the complexities of immigration, from the Booker Prize-winning author. Forced to flee Egypt, Sinuhe is captured as a prisoner of war by the foreign...
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Se Llama CristinaA man and woman awaken from an apparent drugged-out night to find their baby missing. The pair relive their history in order to remember their way back to their child and to try to set things right. This haunted, poetic journey moves through time...
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100 Spiritual Movies to See Before You DieSpiritual themes are common in movies: The unconventional savior. The hero's journey. The redemption tale. The balance of creation. Journalist John A. Zukowski reflects on twelve major spiritual themes in the world of cinema, discussing films from Dead Man Walking to Bruce Almighty, from...
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Shakescenes: Shakespeare for Two35 scenes from Shakespeare are presented in newly-edited texts, with notes which clarify meanings, topical references, puns, ambiguities, etc. A brief description of characters and situation prefaces each scene, and is followed by a commentary which discusses its major acting challenges and opportunities. Each...
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The Bride Factory: Mass Media Portrayals of Women and WeddingsIn response to the growing scope and popularity of wedding-related offerings and the media attention given to celebrity and royal weddings, The Bride Factory critically examines various bridal media outlets, artifacts, and the messages they convey about women today. The book departs from conventional...
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The Fatal Alliance: A Century of War on FilmFrom one of the greatest living writers on film, a magisterial look at a century of battle depicted on screen, and a meditation on the twisted relationship between war and the movies."Thomson's own genius is his ability to remain one of the leading authorities...
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