Melissa Bruder's Books

A Practical Handbook for the Actor

By: Melissa Bruder,Lee Michael Cohn,Madeleine Olnek,Nathaniel Pollack,Robert Previto,Scott Zigler

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A Practical Handbook for the Actor

By: Melissa Bruder,Lee Michael Cohn,Madeleine Olnek,Nathaniel Pollack,Robert Previto,Scott Zigler

For anyone who has ever wanted to take an acting class, "this is the best book on acting written in the last twenty years" (David Mamet, from the Introduction). This book describes a technique developed and refined by the authors, all of them young actors, in their work with Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright David Mamet, actor W. H. Macy, and director Gregory Mosher. A Practical Handbook for the Actor is written for any actor who has ever experienced the frustrations of acting classes that lacked clarity and objectivity, and that failed to provide a dependable set of tools. An actor's job, the authors state, is to "find a way to live truthfully under the imaginary circumstances of the play." The ways in which an actor can attain that truth form the substance of this eloquent book.

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108

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Vintage

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0307499138

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9780307499134

A People's Guide to Richmond and Central Virginia

By: Melissa Dawn Ooten

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A People's Guide to Richmond and Central Virginia

By: Melissa Dawn Ooten

An expansive guide for resistance and solidarity across this storied region. Richmond and Central Virginia are a historic epicenter of America’s racialized history. This alternative guidebook foregrounds diverse communities in the region who are mobilizing to dismantle oppressive systems and fundamentally transforming the space to live and thrive. Featuring personal reflections from activists, artists, and community leaders, this book eschews colonial monuments and confederate memorials to instead highlight movements, neighborhoods, landmarks, and gathering spaces that shape social justice struggles across the history of this rapidly growing area. The sites, stories, and events featured here reveal how community resistance and resilience remain firmly embedded in the region’s landscape. A People’s Guide to Richmond and Central Virginia counters the narrative that elites make history worth knowing, and sites worth visiting, by demonstrating how ordinary people come together to create more equitable futures.

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273

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Univ of California Press

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ISBN 10

0520975383

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9780520975385

Cozy Crochet

26 Fun Projects from Fashion to Home Decor

By: Melissa Leapman

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Cozy Crochet

26 Fun Projects from Fashion to Home Decor

By: Melissa Leapman

Designed for all skill levels, this collection features twenty-six stylish, step-by-step crochet projects you can wear or use to decorate your home. Knitting is all the rage, but did you know crocheters outnumber knitters three to one? Cozy Crochet does for the hook what Knitting Pretty did for needles, with twenty-six step-by-step projects that will appeal to the sophisticated tastes of the new generation of crocheters. Ranging from simple projects for new converts to more advanced patterns for seasoned crafters, the creations in Cozy Crochet are fresh and contemporary: stylish striped throw pillows, an embellished clutch purse, a delicate wrap for a night on the town. A comprehensive learn-to-crochet section teaches the basics in plain language with sixty-five helpful diagrams, and each project is accompanied by a beautiful full-color photograph. Appealing, accessible, and utterly original, the designs in Cozy Crochet will have readers hooked.

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304

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Chronicle Books

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1452125104

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9781452125107

Raising Arizona's Dams

Daily Life, Danger, and Discrimination in the Dam Construction Camps of Central Arizona, 1890s-1940s

By: A. E. Rogge,D. Lorne McWatters,Melissa Keane,Richard P. Emanuel

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Raising Arizona's Dams

Daily Life, Danger, and Discrimination in the Dam Construction Camps of Central Arizona, 1890s-1940s

By: A. E. Rogge,D. Lorne McWatters,Melissa Keane,Richard P. Emanuel

This is the engrossing story of the unsung heroes who did the day-to-day work of building Arizona's dams, focusing on the lives of laborers and their families who created temporary construction communities during the building of seven major dams in central Arizona. The book focuses primarily on the 1903-1911 Roosevelt Dam camps and the 1926-1927 Camp Pleasant at Waddell Dam, although other camps dating from the 1890s through the 1940s are discussed as well. The book is liberally illustrated with historic photographs of the camps and the people who occupied them while building the dams.

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233

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University of Arizona Press

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0816535981

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9780816535989

My Prairie Cookbook

Memories and Frontier Food from My Little House to Yours

By: Melissa Gilbert

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My Prairie Cookbook

Memories and Frontier Food from My Little House to Yours

By: Melissa Gilbert

A collection of 80 comforting recipes from the star of Little House on the Prairie. From prairie breakfasts and picnic lunches to treats inspired by Nellie’s restaurant, these simple and delicious dishes—crispy fried chicken, pot roasts, cornbread, apple pie, and more—present Bonnet Heads (aka die-hard Little House fans) with the chance to eat like the Ingalls family. Actress Melissa Gilbert’s personal recollections and memorabilia, including behind-the-scenes stories, anecdotes, and more than 75 treasured scrapbook images, accompany the recipes. With answers to the most-asked questions from fans—on topics such as the biggest bloopers, on-set romances, and what Michael Landon was really like—My Prairie Cookbook is a cherished memento for fans of Little House and Laura Ingalls Wilder, as well as anyone who loves hearty, simple home cooking. “Melissa’s writing is so warm and personal that it makes me feel like I’m being wrapped in a big, warm blanket, and the recipes are approachable and delicious.” —Jennifer Garner

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345

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ABRAMS

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161312712X

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9781613127124

A Practical Handbook for the Actor

By: Melissa Bruder,Lee Michael Cohn,Madeleine Olnek,Nathaniel Pollack,Robert Previto,Scott Zigler

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A Practical Handbook for the Actor

By: Melissa Bruder,Lee Michael Cohn,Madeleine Olnek,Nathaniel Pollack,Robert Previto,Scott Zigler

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Vintage

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0307499138

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Washington and Baltimore Art Deco

A Design History of Neighboring Cities

By: Richard Striner,Melissa Blair

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Washington and Baltimore Art Deco

A Design History of Neighboring Cities

By: Richard Striner,Melissa Blair

Art Deco buildings still lift their modernist principles and streamlined chrome into the skies of Baltimore and Washington, D.C. Second Place Winner of the Design and Effectiveness Award of the Washington Publishers The bold lines and decorative details of Art Deco have stood the test of time since one of its first appearances in the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts in Paris in 1925. Reflecting the confidence of modern mentality—streamlined, chrome, and glossy black—along with simple elegance, sharp lines, and cosmopolitan aspirations, Art Deco carried surprises, juxtaposing designs growing out of speed (racecars and airplanes) with ancient Egyptian and Mexican details, visual references to Russian ballet, and allusions to Asian art. While most often associated with such masterworks as New York’s Chrysler Building, Art Deco is evident in the architecture of many U.S. cities, including Washington and Baltimore. By updating the findings of two regional studies from the 1980s with new research, Richard Striner and Melissa Blair explore the most significant Art Deco buildings still standing and mourn those that have been lost. This comparative study illuminates contrasts between the white-collar New Deal capital and the blue-collar industrial port city, while noting such striking commonalities as the regional patterns of Baltimore’s John Jacob Zinc, who designed Art Deco cinemas in both cities. Uneven preservation efforts have allowed significant losses, but surviving examples of Art Deco architecture include the Bank of America building in Baltimore (now better known as 10 Light Street) and the Uptown Theater on Connecticut Avenue NW in Washington. Although possibly less glamorous or flamboyant than exemplars in New York or Miami, the authors find these structures—along with apartment houses and government buildings—typical of the Deco architecture found throughout the United States and well worth preserving. Demonstrating how an international design movement found its way into ordinary places, this study will appeal to architectural historians, as well as regional residents interested in developing a greater appreciation of Art Deco architecture in the mid-Atlantic region.

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256

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JHU Press

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1421411628

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9781421411620

Toddler Time

150 Easy Ways to Keep Them Busy, Safe & Happy

By: Melissa Bogdany

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Toddler Time

150 Easy Ways to Keep Them Busy, Safe & Happy

By: Melissa Bogdany

End the frustration of keeping an active toddler occupied! Melissa Bogdany provides 150 innovative ideas to help parents keep their children busy, safe, and happy.

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180

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Fleming H. Revell Company

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0800758862

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9780800758868

Willkommen im Hotel Goldapfel. Life is a Story - story.one

By: Melissa Eckhardt

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Willkommen im Hotel Goldapfel. Life is a Story - story.one

By: Melissa Eckhardt

Ein vom Pech verfolgtes Hochzeitspaar, nörgelnde (Schwieger-)Eltern, ein Bruder mit gewagtem Modestil, ein Fotograf, der lieber Tiere als Menschen vor der Linse hat, ein Pianist, der stets den richtigen Ton trifft, ein Mutter-Tochter-Gespann auf Urlaub, ein unglücklich verliebter Rezeptionist und ein Ehepaar, das ihnen allen einen besonderen Platz bietet: Willkommen im Hotel "Goldapfel", wo man der Liebe genauso wenig entfliehen kann, wie dem Faible der Inhaber für Äpfel.

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BoD – Books on Demand

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3710811953

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9783710811951

Mary-Kate & Ashley Sweet 16 #5: Starring You and Me

(Starring You and Me)

By: Mary-kate & Ashley Olsen

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Mary-Kate & Ashley Sweet 16 #5: Starring You and Me

(Starring You and Me)

By: Mary-kate & Ashley Olsen

The summer is over, but the fun is just beginning! To do this: •Help Penny and Brian stage free concert at school. •Get new students to audition for fall musical! •Make plan to get DJ Wild Will to talk about concert on his radio show. •Make new plan to get DJ Wild Will to talk about concert. •Help Danielle get role in school musical. •Cancel Brian's and Penny's concert??? Ages 8–12

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HarperEntertainment

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0060528117

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9780060528119

Book's by Melissa Bruder

A Practical Handbook for the Actor

A Practical Handbook for the Actor

A People's Guide to Richmond and Central Virginia

A People's Guide to Richmond and Central Virginia

Cozy Crochet

Cozy Crochet

Raising Arizona's Dams

Raising Arizona's Dams

My Prairie Cookbook

My Prairie Cookbook

A Practical Handbook for the Actor

A Practical Handbook for the Actor

Washington and Baltimore Art Deco

Washington and Baltimore Art Deco

Toddler Time

Toddler Time

Willkommen im Hotel Goldapfel. Life is a Story - story.one

Willkommen im Hotel Goldapfel. Life is a Story - story.one

Mary-Kate & Ashley Sweet 16 #5: Starring You and Me

Mary-Kate & Ashley Sweet 16 #5: Starring You and Me

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