Performing arts

Theatres of Conscience offers an invaluable and essential insight into four touring British theatre companies whose work and contributions to post-war British theatre have largely gone unnoticed.

Soap operas have captured loyal, often lifelong viewers since the first American daytime serial debuted in 1949.

The one where we remember the good times with Friends.

Explore the mind and world of the brilliant neurosurgeon-turned-Sorcerer Supreme Doctor Stephen Strange Marvel Comics legends Stan Lee and Steve Ditko first introduced Doctor Stephen Strange to the world in 1963 and his spellbinding adventures have wowed comic book fans ever since.

As stage and screen artists explore new means to enhance their craft, a new wave of interest in expressive movement and physical improvisation has developed.

As they transition into adulthood, many American boys and young men spend a considerable amount of time engaging in physical sports, playing violent video games, and watching action movies, including war films.

Although humans have always migrated, the present phenomenon of mass migration is unprecedented in scale and global in reach.

A biography of the author of To Kill a Mockingbird and Go Set a Watchman-adapted for young readers by the New York Times-bestselling author of Mockingbird.

The true story of a legend of Canadian pop culture broadcasting and the way he got his start in the 1970s: working as a fur trader for the Hudson's Bay Company in the Northwest Territories and then moving on to DJing in disco-era Vancouver.

This book examines the life of the remarkable Paul Newman-an iconic actor, director, race car driver, political activist, businessman, philanthropist, devoted husband, and father.

Learn everything you need to know about creating video using the single-camera format, from preproduction planning to setting up, rehearsing, shooting, striking, and pleasing your audience.

Build optimized, efficient, and real-time applications that are production-ready using Unreal Engine s Material EditorKey FeaturesCreate stunning visual effects for 3D games and high-quality graphicsDesign efficient Shaders for mobile platforms without sacrificing their realismDiscover what goes into the structure of Shaders and why lighting works the way it doesBook DescriptionUnreal Engine 4 is a powerful game engine, one which has seen a recent boost in widespread adoption thanks to its ease of use and the powerful rendering pipeline that it packs.

This guide provides educators, professionals, and parents with an easy-to-follow and comprehensive approach to utilizing improvised theatre as a tool to teach social and communication skills to individuals on the autism spectrum.

WINNER OF THE TELEGRAPH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2021 SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT BOOK OF THE YEAR The hilarious trials and tribulations of stand-up comedian Paul Tonkinson as he attempts to beat the much lauded 3-hour mark at the London Marathon.

As India celebrated the sixtieth anniversary of its independence, much praise was lavished on its emergence as a major player on the global stage.

In China on Screen, Chris Berry and Mary Farquhar, leaders in the field of Chinese film studies, explore more than one hundred years of Chinese cinema and nation.

Is postdramatic theatre political and if so how?

In 1973 Sophie Neville was cast as Titty alongside Virginia McKenna, Ronald Fraser and Suzanna Hamilton in the film Swallows & Amazons.

A Companion to Pedro Almod var Marvin D Lugo and Kathleen M.

Drawing on cutting-edge virtual reality, this book unearths the social-political histories and theatrical praxis of five ''lost'' theatres.

Historically, Indian cinema has positioned women at the intersection of tradition and a more evolving culture, portraying contradictory attitudes which affect women's roles in public and private spheres.

The Italian art cinema of the 1960s is known worldwide for its brilliance and vitality.

Integrative Performance serves a crucial need of 21st-century performers by providing a transdisciplinary approach to training.

Produced in Italy from the turn of the 20th century, "e;sword and sandal"e; or peplum films were well received in the silent era and attained great popularity in the 1960s following the release of Hercules (1959), starring Mr.

Erich von Stroheim (1885-1957) was one of the giants in American film history.

This book addresses the preoccupation with memory in contemporary artists' moving image installations.

This considerably expanded third edition of The Christmas Encyclopedia (2001) adds 281 new entries, bringing the total number of Christmas topics to more than 760.

A deeply textured and compelling biography of comedy giant Mel Brooks, covering his rags-to-riches life and triumphant career in television, films, and theater, from Patrick McGilligan, the acclaimed author of Young Orson: The Years of Luck and Genius on the Path to Citizen Kane and Alfred Hitchcock: A Life in Darkness and Light.

The Acts of Early Church Councils Acts examines the acts of ancient church councils as the objects of textual practices, in their editorial shaping, and in their material conditions.

Oscar Hammerstein I came to New York in the 1860s, a Prussian runaway with $1.

Bestselling author Shane Dawson returns with another highly entertaining and uproariously funny essay collection, chronicling a mix of real life moments both extraordinary and mortifying, yet always full of heart.

Best Monologues from Best American Short Plays, Volume One is a must for actors of all ages - beginners as well as seasoned veterans - and belongs in the libraries of all theater teachers looking for new and exciting material for their students.

An explosive biography of one of America's most notorious bands - M tley Cr e.

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A film archetype as old as film itself, the man-child has been an enduring comedy subject.

This book examines the development of Cultural and Creative Industries (CCI) in China through the angle of Chinese Theatre, xiqu.

This book is an engaging and comprehensive exploration that delves into the possibility of artificial intelligence developing self-awareness, the conditions under which it may occur, and the potential behaviours it may exhibit once self-aware.

This book commences with the history of Indian, Egyptian, Arab, and flamenco dance, then compares and contrasts the history of both classical ballet and flamenco.

A Companion to Steven Spielberg provides an authoritative collection of essays exploring the achievements and legacy of one of the most influential film directors of the modern era.

This wide-ranging study investigates the intersections of erotic desire and dramatic form in the early modern period.

A Companion to Hong Kong Cinema provides the first comprehensive scholarly exploration of this unique global cinema.

This book places television in Africa in the digital context.

A is for Agender, B is for Bigender and C is for Cisgender.

For millennia people have held folk beliefs about the existence of the doppelganger--"e;double walker"e; in German--a look-alike second self that is often the antithesis of one's identity and is usually considered an omen of misfortune or death.

Basics Animation 03: Drawing for Animation introduces readers to the practice of drawing images for use in animation.

Examines the film careers and work of British playwrights who worked as screenwriters between 1930-1956.

We think we know what upward mobility stories are about--virtuous striving justly rewarded, or unprincipled social climbing regrettably unpunished.

An exploration of the political economy of media, and to what extent global communications and popular entertainment continue to serve elite interests.

With her striking looks, the raven-haired, dark eyed Ruth Roman had an air of sophistication that made her seem sexy yet wholesome.