In The Shape of Motion: Cinema and the Aesthetics of Movement, author Jordan Schonig provides a new way of theorizing cinematic motion by examining cinema's motion forms: structures, patterns, or shap
As much as skills and styles matter when it comes to design, every visual begins with a fundamental element that can be enhanced or expanded into an aesthetically pleasing and meaningful piece of work
What is it about puzzles that drives us to figure them out? In this unique and innovative book, Bret L. Rothstein explores how mechanical problems delight and frustrate us, distracting our attention f
(Piano Solo Songbook). 13 selections from Alexandre Desplat's Academy Award-winning original score to this critically acclaimed, award-winning 2017 film, arranged for piano solo: Babalu * Chica Chica
This groundbreaking book from Pulitzer Prize–winning historian Frances FitzGerald is the first to tell the powerful, dramatic story of the Evangelical movement in America—from the Puritan era to the
Poetry. This new collection by Chad Hanson is populated with interesting characters in the tradition of Edgar Lee Master's Spoon River Anthology or Dave Etter's Sunflower County. The women and men in
An increasingly influential school of thought in cognitive science views the mind as embodied, extended, and distributed rather than brain-bound or "all in the head." This shift in perspecti
Round, curvy, pointy, or straight-shapes are all around us. With vibrant illustrations that highlight shapes in all their forms, this informative book reinforces the identification of circles, square
From the acclaimed film historian and biographer of Spencer Tracy, W. C. Fields, and Preston Strurges—the first book to look at the life and work of Hollywood's greatest production designer (a job tit
Alex Savelli is a troubled teen who is often bullied. When he suffers a great tragedy he is forced into a retreat. To become the hero within, Alex will join forces with two individuals known as Shape
An increasingly influential school of thought in cognitive science views the mind asembodied, extended, and distributed, rather than brain-bound, "all in the head." Thisshift in perspective raises imp
Helps kids interested in human development and the science of the brain understand what forms peoples' personalities and thoughts and how genetics, physicality and cultural and social influences combi
Distinctive hand style lettering is an essential skill for artists and designers. Deftly executed hand crafted letter forms are a nearly forgotten art in an age of endless free fonts. Graffiti is one
Influenced by Native American folktales, this story teaches the phases of the moon while emphasizing how to deal with bullies. After the sun insults her, the moon is hurt and disappears. With the help
This book is considered the faster, easier way to learn Arabic script. As it illustrates - in an invented way- how to read, write the basic shapes of the letter and how to join letters to form words.
ANTHONY BROWNE is one of the world's most celebrated creators of picture books, with classics such as Voices in the Park, Willy and Hugh and Gorilla to his name. He has won the Kate Greenaway Medal tw
Inception, writer-director Christopher Nolan’s seventh feature film, joins the epic scope of The Dark Knight with the narrative sophistication of Memento. The story of a group of thieves who specializ
The official book tie-in to the acclaimed romantic comedy from Fox Searchlight Pictures, an audience hit at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival, starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt (3rd Rock from the Sun, 10 Th
How the shift toward "technical copy protection" in the battle over digital copyright depends on changing political and commercial alignments that are profoundly shaping the future of cultural express
“O'Shea tells the fascinating story of this mathematical mystery and its solution by the eccentric Mr. Perelman.”—Wall Street Journal In 1904, Henri Poincaré, a giant among mat
Two-time Academy Award nominee Ralph Fiennes and Rachel Weisz head the cast of the thriller filmed on location in Berlin, London, and Nairobi and numerous other parts of Kenya. In a remote area of No
