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
An engaging introduction for very young children to the basic facts of life in a way that is gentle, age-appropriate and accessible. Child psychologist Dr. Jillian Roberts created the Just Enough seri
The urban setting in which people live has an important influence upon the organization and planning of their social lives. H. E. Nottridge here presents a valuable introduction to the field of urban
What Is Punk? is a must-read pop-culture primer for children--an introduction to the punk revolution, recreated in vivid 3-D clay illustrations and told through rhyming couplets.From London's Clash an
Described by Benedict Cumberbatch as "a brilliant introduction to theatre", this fascinating book by the National Theatre shows how plays like War Horse and many others are made. The book is packed wi
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
A perfect introduction for children to Van Gogh, showcasing five of his masterpieces The stars in Vincent van Gogh's painting are so beautiful that Katie can't resist reaching in and taking one. But
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
As Mark Brewer explains in his introduction, "Beer is one of the oldest beverages known to man . . . and woman! In fact women were the first brewers since one of their primary responsibilities involve
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
Reissued with a stunning new cover, this is the perfect introduction to this classic adventure series for new readers.'Suffering rattlesnakes! What am I getting into?' murmured Biggles, a ghost of a s
If you’re an experienced programmer looking for a thorough but gentle introduction to Clojure, this is the perfect guide for you. Author Carin Meier not only provides a practical overview of this JVM
For decades, military historians have argued that the introduction of the rifle musket-with a range five times longer than that of the smoothbore musket-made the shoulder-to-shoulder formations of lin
Presenting a broad exploration of critical questions, Archiati's exposition works not only as a critique of a specific new edition of Steiner's works, but also as an introduction to key tenets of anth
This great introduction to the world's most famous pipe-smoking detective includes the novels A Study in Scarlet and The Sign of Four and the short story collection The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.S
Terry Frost (1915–2003) was one of Britain’s great abstract painters. His career started with his introduction to art in a prisoner of war camp, and stretched into the 21st century. Resolutely abstrac
This bite-size, informative overview of the orchestra is the ideal introduction to the subject This fun and enlightening look at the orchestra explores the make-up and functions of the different secti
The book is a comprehensive introduction to the work of the Estonian-German biologist Jakob von Uexkull. After a first introductory chapter by Morten Tonnessen and a second chapter on Uexkull's life a
A comprehensive introduction to the topic of soil erosion has been provided in this profound book. Soil loss for erosion is a natural event in soil dynamics, affected by climate, soil intrinsic proper
An introduction to the life and achievements of the founder of Tesla Motors describes his early achievements in computer programming, his creation of a tech empire, his electric cars designs and his a
"The Modern Law of Contract is a clear and logical introduction to contract law, written by a leading author and lecturer with over thirty years of teaching and examining experience in the subject.Met
Fully revised and updated for its second edition, The Power of Comics remains the most authoritative introduction to comic books and graphic novels – the history of the medium, its many forms and mani
Fully revised and updated for its second edition, The Power of Comics remains the most authoritative introduction to comic books and graphic novels – the history of the medium, its many forms and mani
Cultural Writing. Social Criticism. Translated from the Italian with an introduction by Pasquale Verdicchio. "It is hard to think of a better point of entry into Gramsci's thought than his es
This is the most modest but most important introduction to Emilio Betti's GENERAL THEORY OF INTERPRETATION. Parts of the few essays here presented were previously made known in the journal NEW VICO ST
The Art of Whittling has provided readers with a wonderful introduction to the enjoyable hobby of whittling for decades. First published in 1930, Walter L. Faurot’s guide was one of the first manuals
Beginning with an introduction to sentience, the book investigates why we are so interested in sentience; when, as a species, humans became sentient; and how it has changed over time. The book defines
This clear, and authoritative text surveys the history of the region from the collapse of the Ottoman Empire to the present day.It contains a general regional introduction, followed by a series of cou
Poetry of Personality, on the hundredth anniversary of Dylan Thomas’s birth, is a must-read for both Thomas’s fans and newcomers interested in an introduction to his works and the unique sensibility t
