The Shape of Script

A first words book that's also a shape-sorter!An innovative board book design that lets toddlers place three chunky shapes into matching slots.This bold, bright board book makes learning about shapes and first words endlessly fun. A chunky circle, triangle and rectangle attach to the book with colourful ribbons to create an engaging shape-sorter game, perfect for children from one to three years. The shapes slot into a die-cut on the page, with satisfying ease, completing a variety of images, from a rocket ship to a colourful butterfly.Matching the shapes aids children in their fine motor skills, hand-eye co-ordination and problem-solving skills. Each spread also introduces popular first words, making this the ideal book to learn from while having fun.Illustrated in vivid colour and effortless style by Polish artist Susie Hammer.Also available: Match the Colour

An uplifting, perceptive rhyming story about life's ups and downs, and how those experiences help shape us into well-rounded people. Square used to have FOUR straight sides and FOUR pointy corners, and this made life pretty tough. His corners always got knocked and travelling was an awkward, bumpy ride.Until one day, Square realised that dwelling on those thoughts was far from smart or wise. Instead he pledged to see the positives - like the cooling breeze on summer days, a friend's smile and the taste of homemade lemonade. And while Square still got bashed and bruised, he didn't seem to mind so much.Then, unnoticed at first, Square slowly got rounder and rounder everyday. . .This heartening story is a beautiful, accessible metaphor that shows how our experiences contribute to who we are, and how even though life can be difficult, there is always good to be found. Brought to life through Simon Philip's joyful rhyming text and Neil Clark's bold and bright illustrations, it's the perfect

Are you a scriptwriter struggling to finish your story? Are you a film industry professional looking for more writing skills? Or are you simply wondering how to write a screenplay? Then, this book is the perfect fit."The Movie Script" is an inspirational short guide to the most important step in the wonderful filmmaking process: Writing the story!This book gives tips and inspiration on how to write your next movie project. Perfect for emerging filmmakers as well as for professionals who are seeking more knowledge and for students. Here, you have the opportunity to read and analyze the script for the highly successful short film "The Unhappy Woman" and watch the finished film to see how it turned out. The film won the Oscar-qualifying Best Short Short Award at Aspen Shortsfest in 2010. There is also a lot of other inspirational content included. You'll see how to write a screenplay and how to write fiction.INCLUDED:Final Draft of the Script for "The Unhappy Woman"Links to Streaming Plat

Progressive activism today is increasingly spearheaded by the nation’s youngest voters. Gen Z—those born between 1997 and 2012—has come of age in a decade of upheavals. They have witnessed the election of Donald Trump, the murder of George Floyd, and the Dobbs Supreme Court decision, and they have lived under the constant threats of mass shootings and climate change. In response, left-leaning Zoomers, particularly women and LGBTQ people, have banded together to take action.This book tells the story of Gen Z’s growing political participation—and why it is poised to drive U.S. politics leftward. Bringing together original data and compelling narrative—including nearly one hundred interviews with Gen Z activists and several national surveys—political scientist Melissa Deckman explores the world of youth-led progressive organizing, highlighting the crucial importance of gender and sexuality. She reveals why women and LGBTQ Zoomers are participating in politics at higher levels than their s

Progressive activism today is increasingly spearheaded by the nation’s youngest voters. Gen Z—those born between 1997 and 2012—has come of age in a decade of upheavals. They have witnessed the election of Donald Trump, the murder of George Floyd, and the Dobbs Supreme Court decision, and they have lived under the constant threats of mass shootings and climate change. In response, left-leaning Zoomers, particularly women and LGBTQ people, have banded together to take action.This book tells the story of Gen Z’s growing political participation—and why it is poised to drive U.S. politics leftward. Bringing together original data and compelling narrative—including nearly one hundred interviews with Gen Z activists and several national surveys—political scientist Melissa Deckman explores the world of youth-led progressive organizing, highlighting the crucial importance of gender and sexuality. She reveals why women and LGBTQ Zoomers are participating in politics at higher levels than their s