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We've Got it Made in America

A Common Man's Salute to an Uncommon Country

By: John Ratzenberger,Joel Engel

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We've Got it Made in America

A Common Man's Salute to an Uncommon Country

By: John Ratzenberger,Joel Engel

The host of the Travel Channel's "John Ratzenberger's Made in America" presents a collection of thought-provoking essays on what makes America the great nation that it is today.

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Center Street

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159995303X

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9781599953038

AS Film Studies

The Essential Introduction

By: Sarah Casey Benyahia,Freddie Gaffney,John White

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AS Film Studies

The Essential Introduction

By: Sarah Casey Benyahia,Freddie Gaffney,John White

AS Film Studies: The Essential Introductiongives students the confidence to tackle every part of the WJEC AS level Film Studies course. The authors, who have wide ranging experience as teachers, examiners and authors, introduce students step by step, to the skills involved in the study of film. The second edition follows the new WJEC syllabus for 2008 teaching onwards and has a companion website with additional resources for students and teachers. Specifically designed to be user friendly, the second edition of AS Film Studies: The Essential Introduction has a new text design to make the book easy to follow, includes more than 100 colour photographs and is jam packed with features such as: Case studies relevant to the 2008 specification Activities on films including Little Miss Sunshine, Pirates of the Caribbean& The Descent Key terms Example exam questions Suggestions for further reading and website resources

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369

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Taylor & Francis

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0415393108

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9780415393102

Action!

Acting Lessons for CG Animators

By: John Kundert-Gibbs,Kristin Kundert-Gibbs

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Action!

Acting Lessons for CG Animators

By: John Kundert-Gibbs,Kristin Kundert-Gibbs

In order to bring a character to life, it is beneficial for animators to have a solid understanding of acting principles, and this book examines the important skills behind the artistry of creating animated characters. With a particular emphasis on a character’s motions and movement, this unique resource covers the basic elements of acting for CG animation and then progresses to more advanced topics such as internal intent and motivation. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

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John Wiley & Sons

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0470596058

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9780470596050

The Encyclopedia of Superheroes on Film and Television, 2d ed.

By: John Kenneth Muir

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The Encyclopedia of Superheroes on Film and Television, 2d ed.

By: John Kenneth Muir

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a complete guide to over 50 years of superheroes on screen! This expanded and updated edition of the 2004 award-winning encyclopedia covers important developments in the popular genre; adds new shows such as Heroes and Zoom; includes the latest films featuring icons like Superman, Spiderman and Batman; and covers even more types of superheroes. Each entry includes a detailed history, cast and credits, episode and film descriptions, critical commentaries, and data on arch-villains, gadgets, comic-book origins and super powers, while placing each production into its historical context. Appendices list common superhero conventions and cliches; incarnations; memorable ad lines; and the best, worst, and most influential productions from 1951 to 2008.

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McFarland

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0786437553

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9780786437559

The Star Wars Radio Dramas

Brian Daley and the Serialization That Saved NPR

By: Maria Jose Tenuto,John Tenuto

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The Star Wars Radio Dramas

Brian Daley and the Serialization That Saved NPR

By: Maria Jose Tenuto,John Tenuto

By 1977 National Public Radio (NPR) was in trouble, plagued by too little funding and small audiences. The phenomenal success of its adaptation of Star Wars as a radio drama in 1981 gave NPR the needed ratings, publicity, and boost in donations that kept it afloat at exactly the time it was threatened the most. Most importantly, Star Wars brought a new audience to NPR. As it did in theaters, where George Lucas's films redefined movie making, so too did NPR's Star Wars forever change the artistic world of radio drama. That a radio network, dependent exclusively on audio, would find a lifeline in one of the most visually dynamic movies ever released is the stuff of irony. Utilizing new interviews with creatives such as Anthony Daniels (C-3PO), Ann Sachs (Princess Leia), Perry King (Han Solo), and director John Madden, and archival research, this book details how an unlikely alliance of academics, radio executives, Lucasfilm employees, actors, and behind-the-scenes artists banded together, despite the obstacles, to create a unique and consequential work. It is also the story of how writer Brian Daley was the fulcrum who made it all possible.

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McFarland

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1476653372

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9781476653372

Tim Allen

By: John F. Wukovits

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Tim Allen

By: John F. Wukovits

Presents a biography of the star of the television show "Home Improvement," focusing on how he turned his life around after serving a prison sentence for selling illegal drugs.

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Infobase Learning

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1438141319

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9781438141312

Perle & Williams on Publishing Law

By: E. Gabriel Perle,Mark A. Fischer,John Taylor Williams

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Perle & Williams on Publishing Law

By: E. Gabriel Perle,Mark A. Fischer,John Taylor Williams

This valuable handbook covers the latest approaches to relations between writer/publisher and publisher/public including timely and practical advice on clearing text for libel, privacy, and related legal exposure. Perle & Williams on Publishing Law, Third Edition describes contract and problem issues commonly encountered in negotiating royalties, advances, options, writer's warranty, subsidiary rights splits, and much more. You'll also find intellectual property issues as they affect publishing, including electronic publishing and software, trademark and copyright law, filing procedures, antitrust issues, and more, including: Practical and useful model agreements save hours of drafting time Nearly 50 detailed checklists interwoven throughout identify specific factors that should be considered when analyzing materials for legal implications Sample forms with line by line instructions give you the necessary tools to file properly Practical tips to successfully negotiate contracts and issues such as royalties, advances, options, writers warranty and more.

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1954

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Wolters Kluwer

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0735504482

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9780735504486

Truth and Lives on Film

The Legal Problems of Depicting Real Persons and Events in a Fictional Medium, 2d ed.

By: John T. Aquino

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Truth and Lives on Film

The Legal Problems of Depicting Real Persons and Events in a Fictional Medium, 2d ed.

By: John T. Aquino

As early as the Silent Era, movie studios were sued over depictions of real people and events. Filmmakers have always altered the details of true stories and actual persons, living or dead, to make narratives more workable and characters more compelling. When truth and fantasy become inextricably mixed, the effect on people's lives can be significant, even devastating. This expanded second edition presents an updated history of legal issues surrounding the on-screen embellishment of reality, with a focus on important court decisions and the use of disclaimers. Seventeen courtroom dramas are given fact-versus-fiction analyses, and the The Perfect Storm (1991) is covered in extensive detail. A concluding chapter is devoted to actors who became so identified with fictionalized characters that they sought exclusive rights to those personas.

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McFarland

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1476688230

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9781476688237

Voice Quality

The Laryngeal Articulator Model

By: John H. Esling,Scott R. Moisik,Allison Benner,Lise Crevier-Buchman

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Voice Quality

The Laryngeal Articulator Model

By: John H. Esling,Scott R. Moisik,Allison Benner,Lise Crevier-Buchman

The first description of voice quality production in forty years, this book provides a new framework for its study: The Laryngeal Articulator Model. Informed by instrumental examinations of the laryngeal articulatory mechanism, it revises our understanding of articulatory postures to explain the actions, vibrations and resonances generated in the epilarynx and pharynx. It focuses on the long-term auditory-articulatory component of accent in the languages of the world, explaining how voice quality relates to segmental and syllabic sounds. Phonetic illustrations of phonation types and of laryngeal and oral vocal tract articulatory postures are provided. Extensive video and audio material is available on a companion website. The book presents computational simulations, the laryngeal and voice quality foundations of infant speech acquisition, speech/voice disorders and surgeries that entail compensatory laryngeal articulator adjustment, and an exploration of the role of voice quality in sound change and of the larynx in the evolution of speech.

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Cambridge University Press

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1108579639

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9781108579636

Screen World

By: John Willis

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Screen World

By: John Willis

(Screen World). Movie fans eagerly await each year's new edition of Screen World , the definitive record of the cinema since 1949. Volume 55 provides an illustrated listing of every American and foreign film released in the United States in 2003, all documented with more than 1,000 photographs. The 2004 edition of Screen World features such notable films as Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King , which won all 11 Academy Awards it was nominated for, including Best Picture, tying a record; Clint Eastwood's Mystic River , which won Academy Awards for Best Actor Sean Penn and Best Supporting Actor Tim Robbins; Sofia Coppola's Lost in Translation , Academy Award-winner for Best Original Screenplay; and Peter Weir's Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World . Also featured are Patty Jenkins' Monster , featuring Academy Award-winner for Best Actress Charlize Theron, and independent successes such as Gurinder Chadha's Bend It like Beckham and Tom McCarthy's The Station Agent . As always, Screen World 's outstanding features include: photographic stills and shots of the four Academy Award-winning actors as well as all acting nominees; a look at the year's most promising new screen personalities; complete filmographies cast and characters, credits, production company, date released, rating and running time; and biographical entries a priceless reference for over 2,400 living stars, including real name, school, and date and place of birth. Now featuring 16 pages of color photos!

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440

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Hal Leonard Corporation

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1557836388

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9781557836380

A Text-Book of Church History

Vol. 4

By: John C. L. Gieseler,Samuel Davidson,John Winstanley Hull,Henry B. Smith

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A Text-Book of Church History

Vol. 4

By: John C. L. Gieseler,Samuel Davidson,John Winstanley Hull,Henry B. Smith

Reprint of the original, first published in 1876.

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BoD – Books on Demand

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3368720910

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9783368720919

A Tale of Two Sides: A Novel on Vaccines and Disease

By: John Phillip Ryan

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A Tale of Two Sides: A Novel on Vaccines and Disease

By: John Phillip Ryan

Compliant parents are one of the ghings Julianna loves most about her job. Thankfully, most patients listen to her. After all, she is a nurse who helps them deliver their most precious gifts in life: babies. yet even the most well-intentioned parents sometimes push back, especially when it comes to vaccinating their children."--Back cover.

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450

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Lulu.com

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1483490041

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9781483490045

50 Favs of the '60s '70s '80s

By: Fred John Del Bianco Jr

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50 Favs of the '60s '70s '80s

By: Fred John Del Bianco Jr

A look back at 150 (fifty from each decade) of the essential subjects from each of the exciting decades of change ... the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s! Fifty Favs provides a detailed summary of the leading Pop Culture topics---the people, music, sports, movies, and events of those fabulous decades of Americana that many of us fondly remember. Available in paperback or electronic book. Please visit the author's website at www.50favs.com

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AuthorHouse

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1468561111

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9781468561111

Screen World 2003

By: John Willis

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Screen World 2003

By: John Willis

(Screen World). Movie fans eagerly await each year's new edition of Screen World , the definitive record of the cinema since 1949. Volume 54 provides an illustrated listing of every American and foreign film released in the United States in 2002, all documented with more than 1000 photographs. The 2003 edition of Screen World features such notable films as Chicago , the Academy Award winner for Best Picture; Martin Scorsese's Academy Award-nominated Gangs of New York ; The Pianist , featuring the surprise Academy Award winners Adrien Brody for Best Actor and Roman Polanski for Best Director; Spider-Man , the highest grossing film of 2002; The Hours with Academy Award winner for Best Actress Nicole Kidman; and About Schmidt starring Academy Award nominees Jack Nicholson and Kathy Bates. As always, Screen World's outstanding features include: photographic stills and shots of the four Academy Award-winning actors as well as all acting nominees; a look at the year's most promising new screen personalities; complete filmographies cast and characters, credits, production company, date released, rating and running time; and biographical entries a priceless reference for over 2,400 living stars, including real name, school, and date and place of birth. Includes over 1,000 photos! "The enduring film classic." Variety

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Hal Leonard Corporation

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1557835284

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9781557835284

Perle and Williams on Publishing Law

By: Mark A. Fischer,E. Gabriel Perle,John Taylor Williams

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Perle and Williams on Publishing Law

By: Mark A. Fischer,E. Gabriel Perle,John Taylor Williams

This valuable handbook covers the relations between writer/publisher and publisher/public, including the latest approaches to clearing text for libel, privacy, and related legal exposure, contracts, negotiating royalties, advances, options, writer's warranty, subsidiary rights splits; intellectual property issues, including electronic publishing and software, trademark and copyright law, filing procedures; antitrust issues; with expert analysis on numerous other topics. By Mark A. Fischer, E. Gabriel Perle and John Taylor Williams. Perle, Williams and& Fischer on Publishing Law, Fourth Edition describes contract and problem issues commonly encountered in negotiating royalties, advances, options, writer's warranty, subsidiary rights splits, and much more. You'll also find intellectual property issues as they affect publishing, including electronic publishing and software, trademark and copyright law, filing procedures, antitrust issues, and more, including: Extensive coverage of copyright issues including fair use, duration and ownership. International considerations in publishing including coverage of conventions and treaties. The authors also look at international issues involved in contract drafting. Complete coverage of moral rights, what they are and how they are treated both domestically and internationally. An overview of how antitrust laws in the US impact publishing rights. Publishing contracts are examined in depth. Given that the publishing landscape now includes eBooks, periodicals, traditional print and multimedia considerations, drafting an effective contract has become even more important. The authors explore this topic in great detail. And much more.

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Wolters Kluwer

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0735567182

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9780735567184

Horror Films of the 1980s

By: John Kenneth Muir

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Horror Films of the 1980s

By: John Kenneth Muir

John Kenneth Muir is back! This time, the author of the acclaimed Horror Films of the 1970s turns his attention to 300 films from the 1980s. From horror franchises like Friday the 13th and Hellraiser to obscurities like The Children and The Boogens, Muir is our informative guide. Muir introduces the scope of the decade's horrors, and offers a history that draws parallels between current events and the nightmares unfolding on cinema screens. Each of the 300 films is discussed with detailed credits, a brief synopsis, a critical commentary, and where applicable, notes on the film's legacy beyond the 80s. Also included is the author's ranking of the 15 best horror films of the 80s.

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McFarland

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0786455012

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9780786455010

There Is Greatness Within You

Quotations and Principles to Succeed

By: John Paul Carinci

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There Is Greatness Within You

Quotations and Principles to Succeed

By: John Paul Carinci

People often wonder what life is about. Is there a reason for human existence? Society’s persistent negativity is choking people, and we need something to grasp. In There is Greatness within You, author John Paul Carinci helps you stand out from the crowd, change your life, your attitude, and maintain a newfound uniqueness to last a lifetime. Offering encouragement, he presents a collection of real-life examples from the truly successful who have excelled in their fields. Carinci analyzes the principles that have helped the achievers, who have ignored the negatives, to rise to the top: • understand the power of the mind; • possess an all-consuming desire to succeed; • know perseverance is the magic potion; • recognize the subconscious mind; • grasp the purpose of life; and • draw inspiration from life around you. There is Greatness within You prompts you to start today to change your life through the lessons of success. Praise for There is Greatness within You “In reading John Paul Carinci’s fourth self-help book There is Greatness within You, I felt that he was sitting in the room speaking directly to me. The stories and advice John offers in this fantastic book will help you realize what you need to do to improve your life immediately. It also proves each one of us holds the key to our success and happiness.” —Dr. Ramon M. Liriano, book reviewer “There is Greatness within You, by John Paul Carinci is: Awesome, insightful, and inspiring, and life changing. A must read. —Joseph Bonsanti, book reviewer

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Archway Publishing

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1665714212

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9781665714211

Crossword Proper Name Finder

By: John C. Plankinton

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Crossword Proper Name Finder

By: John C. Plankinton

A single-volume source in which to find most of the many, many proper names used by crossword puzzle solvers.

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0887393187

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9780887393181

The Sci-fi Channel Encyclopedia of TV Science Fiction

By: Roger Fulton,John Betancourt

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The Sci-fi Channel Encyclopedia of TV Science Fiction

By: Roger Fulton,John Betancourt

Provides episode listings, cast and credits for both classic and obscure science fiction TV shows from the last fifty years.

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0739400452

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9780739400456

Screen World 2000

By: Barry Monush,John Willis

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Screen World 2000

By: Barry Monush,John Willis

John Willis' Screen World has become the definitive reference for any film library. Each volume includes every significant U.S. and international film released during that year as well as complete filmographies, capsule plot summaries, cast and characters, credits, production company, month released, rating, and running time. You'll also find biographical entries - a prices reference for over 2,000 living stars, including real name, school, place and date of birth. A comprehensive index makes this the finest film publication that any film lover could own. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

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Applause Theatre & Cinema

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155783430X

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9781557834300

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