Film Theory: The Basics provides an accessible introduction to the key theorists, concepts, and debates that have shaped the study of moving images. It examines film theory from its emergence in the e
Film Theory: The Basics provides an accessible introduction to the key theorists, concepts, and debates that have shaped the study of moving images. It examines film theory from its emergence in the e
Based on the award-winning apps, this series of Nosy Crow Fairy Tales is the perfect introduction for pre-schoolers to these classic stories. With simple child-friendly text and bright, modern artwork
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First published in 1986 and just as fresh and relevant today, this widely acclaimed, child-friendly poetry anthology is now being reissued with a striking new jacket. In his introduction to this book
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This book provides a more elementary introduction to Bayesian analysis than the Gelman book and is more suitable for graduate students in disciplines other than statistics. It uses a lot of examples a
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This accessible text focuses on diversity in education and the inclusion of all children and young people in all aspects of the school or college community. It provides an introduction to policy, theo
This accessible text focuses on diversity in education and the inclusion of all children and young people in all aspects of the school or college community. It provides an introduction to policy, theo
What is justice? How can we know it? Harder still, how can we implement it? Combining lucid exposition with thought-provoking criticism, Paul Graham gives us the first introduction to Rawls’ work that
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Michelle Nolan, writer of the groundbreaking book "Love on the Racks: A History of American Romance Comics," provides a fascinating introduction to "Weird Love: That's The W
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If you need a fun, hands-on introduction to core animation techniques - then look no further! Heather Freeman guides you through a wide range of practical projects, helping you establish and build ski
The second edition of this textbook includes revisions based on the feedback on the first edition. In a new chapter the authors provide a concise introduction to the remainder of UML diagrams, adoptin
Since its publication in 2007, A Brief History of the Spanish Language has become the leading introduction to the history of one of the world’s most widely spoken languages. Moving from the language’s
Yoga and Actor Training offers a practical introduction, as well as a discursive overview, to the ways in which the practice of yoga may be applied towards training purposes for the contemporary actor
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Jules Verne's tale of Phileas Fogg and his bet to travel around the world in 80 days. Classics Illustrated tells this wonderful tale in colorful comic strip form, providing an excellent introduction f
This book provides a broad introduction to the physics and technology of the High Luminosity Large Hadron Collider (HL-LHC). This new configuration of the LHC is one of the major accelerator projects
This book provides a broad introduction to the physics and technology of the High Luminosity Large Hadron Collider (HL-LHC). This new configuration of the LHC is one of the major accelerator projects
What can popular cultures offer law, as a basis for critical practice? This introduction to the ‘cultural legal studies’ movement takes up this question as it presents a new encounter with the ‘cultur
With an introduction by Neil Gaiman: Once a hero, now a pariah, Richard Muller is humanity’s last hope Richard Muller was an honorable diplomat who braved unimaginable dangers to make contact wit
A trusted practitioner guide and course text, this book provides a complete introduction to the multiple roles of the reading specialist in grades PreK-12. Rita M. Bean offers evidence-based best prac
Is teaching for me? Who will I teach? How can I make a difference?Teach is a vibrant and engaging Introduction to Education textbook, organized around real questions students ask themselves and their
Is teaching for me? Who will I teach? How can I make a difference?Teach is a vibrant and engaging Introduction to Education textbook, organized around real questions students ask themselves and their
This 2nd Edition of Elaine Stone's best-selling text, In Fashion, offers a clear introduction to the fashion industry that is as dynamic as the business itself. Through concise language and full-color
As Chinese philosophy absorbs Western influences, it need not deny its own unique sources and methods. Chen Lai argues that the introduction of Western thought to modern China in the past one hundred
Textbook on Criminal Law, now in its thirteenth edition, has been providing students of criminal law with a readable and reliable introduction to the subject for the past twenty years. This thorough t
A long-lost memoir about being a stripper, with an introduction by Chris WareIn 1980, Sylvie Rancourt and her boyfriend moved to Montreal from rural Northern Quebec. With limited formal education or t
This book provides students and practitioners with an essential introduction to the key concepts in psychodynamic practice. Written in a unique A-Z format, it provides a map of the field which offers
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My GoPro Hero Camera offers a comprehensive introduction to using the most recently released GoPro Hero camera models, including the basic GoPro Hero, GoPro Hero3+ and the GoPro Hero4. All thr
