Performing Arts

We're amazing! We can dress up, sing, dance and make music. There's nobody quite like us! Enjoy the antics of this inclusive and diverse group of friends, as they celebrate the natural and boundless creativity to be found in every child.Author: Carol ThompsonPublisher: Child's...

David Pirie's acclaimed 'A Heritage of Horror' was the first book on the British horror movie, and the first to detect and analyse the roots of British horror, identifying it as 'the only staple cinematic myth which Britain can properly claim as its own.'...

A half-century after its release, The Sound of Music remains the most profitable and recognisable film musical ever made. Foregrounding the film's iconic musical numbers as key to its global longevity and appeal, Caryl Flinn's fresh new study traces the film's prehistories, its place...

Flex your screenwriting skills and stretch your creativity with The Screenwriter's Workout The Screenwriter's Workout is a complete training program for your mind - with over 75 exercises and hundreds of activities specifically designed for both new and experienced screenwriters to train the neural...

Hey diddle diddle, The cat and the fiddle, The cow jumped over the moon. The little dog laughed to see such fun, And the dish ran away with the spoon But what happens next? With new verses about piano playing pigs and chimps with...

The making of the Star Wars saga, as told by the cast and crew. The very best features and interviews from Star Wars Insider--the official magazine of the Star Wars saga Mark Hamill discusses the making of Return of the Jedi and Daisy Ridley...

Patty Jenkins' Wonder Woman sees the hero brought to the big screen for the first time in her own movie, and fully realizes the breathtaking wonder, strength, and grace of such an historic character. Wonder Woman: The Art & Making of the Film celebrates...

Despite the fact that there is a thriving presence of theatre for young people in today's society, there is, however, no contemporary guide dedicated to the writing of plays for young people in both professional and educational contexts. We only have to look at...

Say it with dance! This gorgeous collection will enchant young dancers with stories from eight cultures, including the Polka in the Czech Republic, Limbo in the West Indies and the Waltz in Germany.Author: Heidi E. y. Stemple, Jane YolenPublisher: Barefoot BooksPublished: 09/01/2019Pages: 96Binding Type:...

Lola is a young Spanish girl in awe of her glamorous older sister. However, she discovers her own talent and duende, or spirit, through secret fandango lessons from her father. The text is infused with the rhythms, movements and sounds of the dance and...

As Years Go By is a richly detailed portrait of Marianne Faithfull, the woman who has lived an incredible life, one that far transcends her best known role as courtesan to the chief rolling stone. From aristocratic lineage to convent school, stardom to attempted...

You went to your first Contact Improvisation (C.I.) class, or a friend invited you to the weekly jam, and you're captivated. Or perhaps, you've been dancing and investigating for years. What's next? What discoveries await you in your dance? In 1972, Steve Paxton convened...

Simonie loves to dance When he sees a sign for Taloyoak's annual Christmas Jigging Dance Contest, he can't wait to enter. But practising is hard work, and Simonie starts to worry that he won't do a good job in front of all his friends...

A new edition of the first book in the acclaimed Pop Classics series The Worst. Movie. Ever. is a masterpiece. Seriously. Enough time has passed since Showgirls flopped spectacularly that it's time for a good hard look back at the sequined spectacle. A salvage...

From Weekend at Bernie's to First Blood and Law & Order: SVU, the legendary director recounts his journey and wide-ranging career in this intimate memoir . . . with a foreword by Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award-winning actress Mariska Hargitay Publishers Weekly Starred...

Protect the people of Wakanda alongside the Black Panther with this hardcover ruled journal inspired by Marvel Studios' Black Panther. A warrior, a king, and hero--the Black Panther seeks justice for all those who suffer and fights for the safety of his people. Featuring...

Inspired by the mischievous Niffler that lives in the case of NEWT SCAMMANDERTM, this FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE CRIMES OF GRINDELWALDTM Ruled Pocket Journal includes 192 ruled pages, an elastic band, ribbon marker, and back pocket for storing keepsakes and mementos.Author: Insight EditionsPublisher: InsightsPublished: 11/13/2018Pages:...

Discover the captivating art of Steven Spielberg's Ready Player One. Our dystopian world lies on the brink of chaos and collapse, but the people have found their salvation in the OASIS, an expansive virtual reality universe created by the brilliant and eccentric James Halliday....

Enter the epic fantasy world of the cult show Firefly with this beautifully crafted journal featuring the iconic Serenity ship and its colorful crew. Join Captain Malcolm "Mal" Reynolds, Zoe, Wash, Kaylee, and the whole crew of the Serenity and record your own adventures...

NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE: BIRDS OF PARADISE, STARRING KRISTINE FROSETH AND DIANA SILVERS. "A compulsively readable story. I was breathless and battling tears up until the very last stunning turns onstage and beyond. A dazzling, heart-wrenching debut." --Nova Ren Suma, #1 New York...