Kids can contribute to the fun and function of family life in many ways. This engaging book shows kids how they can help their parentsas well as themselves and their siblingsmake family time more fulfilling. Each chapter offers ways to become more self-reliant and more helpful around the home and suggests activities that foster better communication and family bonding.
The earliest sharks existed 100 million years before the dinosaurs. Todays sharks are famous as the top predators of the worlds oceans. This book dives into the sharks undersea habitat and explains shark life cycles and behaviors in fun, accessible language. The closing chapter explores encounters between humans and these fascinating creatures of the deep.
Introduces the different types of porcupine, including how they defend themselves, where they live, how they find their food, their enemies, and how they take care of their young.
Sympathy and empathy are essential building blocks to developing good social skills. Readers explore the importance of this qualitysocial intelligenceand discuss how this quality helps people work well with others, build satisfying friendships, and become active participants in and contributors to the community.
Zest is living with enthusiasm, and is embodied in people like Oprah Winfrey, who encourages people to live their best life. Readers will explore this quality and the different ways it manifests. Biographical sidebars help to illustrate how zest is an inner resource for building a successful life.
Gritpersistence and perseverance in the face of setbacksis an important ingredient for a successful life. People such as Helen Keller and Harriet Tubman overcame incredible odds, and the example they set will be an inspiration to readers as they learn about ways to develop grit in their own lives.
Baseball legend Lou Gehrig famously expressed gratitude for the opportunity to play professional baseball by calling himself the luckiest man on the face of the Earth. The importance of appreciation and thankfulness are examined through accessible text. There is a focus on how this character strength balances other qualities and gives successful people perspective and a healthy approach to life.
Self-control encompasses several qualities needed for success, such as preparedness, attentiveness, and the ability to adapt to new situations. Readers are given examples of exceptional people throughout history, like W.E.B. Du Bois, to explain how to improve ones self-control and balance it with other traits.
Introduces the stonefish, including how they defend themselves, where they live, how they find their food, how they take care of their young, and why they are such a rare animal to find in the wild.
Curiosity is a love of learning, and is found in historys greatest scientists and thinkers, from Benjamin Franklin to Marie Curie, to Apples Steve Jobs. Students will learn how curiosity fuels motivation and is reinforced by traits such as zest and grit. They will also explore other ways to foster a sense of curiosity in both their schoolwork and in their extracurricular lives.
There are many simple ways to recycle, save resources (not to mention: money), and help the planet. This book explains the many things that kids can do to reduce their impact on the environment and improve the world around them. Chapters also suggest subjects kids can investigate to learn more about alternative fuels and other large-scale environmental projects.
Crocodilian species have been around since dinosaurs roamed the Earth. Seeing these swift and deadly predators in action, its no wonder these animals have survived for so long. This informative resource chomps down on the real facts about crocodiles, including their life cycle from hatchling to adult. Fearless readers will enjoy learning about interactions between humans and these formidable reptiles.
People with optimism expect the best and accentuate the positive. This character strength can be seen in Martin Luther King Jr.s famous I have a dream speech, in which he expressed his hope for future generations. This volume explores how optimism keeps people motivated despite adversity, demonstrates how readers can look for ways to see the glass as half-full, rather than half-empty, and explains why this ability is a marker for success.
Crocodilian species have been around since dinosaurs roamed the Earth. Seeing these swift and deadly predators in action, its no wonder these animals have survived for so long. This informative resource chomps down on the real facts about crocodiles, including their life cycle from hatchling to adult. Fearless readers will enjoy learning about interactions between humans and these formidable reptiles.
Introduces the lesser panda, also known as the red panda, including where they live, how they find their food, how they take care of their young, and why they are such a rare animal to find in the wild.
Foreword by Stan Lee This is the 3rd volume in Mr. Kaufman's hilarious, how-to series for hard-working self-starters and hard-laughing, cheeky filmmakers. "Sell Your Own Damn Movie " covers everything you need to do to get your finished film seen by festival-goers, movie-goers, DVD-buyers and web-goers around the world. You will be lead through a primer on the history of film distribution to a discussion of the many ways you can get your film out there, either through a reputable distributor or all on your own. From the realities of distribution, to utilizing the internet to self-distribution, Mr. Kaufman tells you in his habitually lucid and off-the-wall way. Inserts include interviews and pointers from veteran distribution pros as well as directors and producers who share their own front-line stories. Mr. Kaufman recounts his own raucous stories of marketing pleasures and nightmares from 35 years of movie-making experience, creating a uniquely useful and entertaining read. Or, in Lloyd's inimitable words. The most asked question at my worldwide popular, legendary, renowned master class is, "How do I get my no-budget, zombie giraffe flick distributed?" Well, have no fear, because the 3rd volume in Uncle Lloydie's how-to series of go-to guides for filmmakers reveals the secrets, methods and tricks (short of prostituting yourself and selling bodily organs) to getting your film distributed. With Troma, our legendary 35-year-old independent studio, Michael Herz and I have developed a low cost, high-impact method for low-budget film distribution, which has lead to a high-profile brand name and a catalog of over 800 titles Now you can learn to get you movie out there, too. I will be your busty tour guide, sharing with you my hard-earned cinematic distribution know-how -LEARN How I achieved box office success with my fowl chicken zombie masterpiece Poultrygeist, and everyone's favorite super-human hero from New Jersey, the Toxic Avenger, for practically no money -SMELL The sewer that is mainstream distribution as I drag you through the muck, be-farting upon you the real scoop behind "indie" and mainstream distribution deals. -MASTICATE (No, not that kind of masticating) On the knowledge of DVD distribution as I es-chew the fat and get to the skinny of Do-It-Yourself DVD distribution. I will teach you the fundamentals of having a good website (like www.Troma.com) to boost your sales -FEAST On my golden brown chicken puns as I cleverly cluck your brain out with the irrefutable knowledge of how I sold over 10,000 units of the 3-disc limited-edition Poultrygeist DVD in a matter of months YES If you have any doubt that I will not be able turn your no-budget zombie giraffe opus into box-office gold, then put down this book proposal No wait, pick it back up, pick it back up This is a recession damnit, Troma needs all the money we can, er... I need to educate you filmmakers looking for distribution gold (brown) After reading my book, any damn filmmaker will be able to "Sell Your Own Damn Movie " Featuring expert advice from those who have successfully sold their films: * David Cronenberg (Director of The Fly, Crash, A History of Violence) * Oren Peli (Director/Producer of Paranormal Activity) * Ted Hope (Producer of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, In the Bedroom, Happiness) * Brad Kembel (Executive Vice President of International Distribution at Summit Films; Twilight) * James Gunn (Writer/Director of Super, Dawn of the Dead, Slither) * Jonathan Wolf (Executive Vice President, Independent Film and Television Alliance and Managing Director, American Film Market) ... and many more who have sold their own damn movies
Introduces the Okapi, including where they live, their closest animal relatives, how they take care of their young, and why they are such a rare animal to find in the wild.
The earliest sharks existed 100 million years before the dinosaurs. Todays sharks are famous as the top predators of the worlds oceans. This book dives into the sharks undersea habitat and explains shark life cycles and behaviors in fun, accessible language. The closing chapter explores encounters between humans and these fascinating creatures of the deep.
Introduces the giant anteater, including where they live, how they find their food, their enemies, how they take care of their young, and why they are such a rare animal to find in the wild.
Gritpersistence and perseverance in the face of setbacksis an important ingredient for a successful life. People such as Helen Keller and Harriet Tubman overcame incredible odds, and the example they set will be an inspiration to readers as they learn about ways to develop grit in their own lives.
There are eight surviving species of bears in the world from the diminutive, Asian honey bear to the enormous, snow-stomping polar bear. This volume takes a look at these incredible animals life cycles in their natural habitats all over the world. Kid-friendly text explains bears hunting and hibernation behaviors, and examines peoples effects on bears and their habitats.
Young readers have the power to make a difference in their grades, and this helpful volume will teach them simple steps they can take to implement good study habits. Whether its limiting distractions, improving organization, or learning effective study methods, kids will feel encouraged to incorporate these tips into their study sessions. Each chapter covers a different aspect of studying, allowing students build skills and take pride in their accomplishments.
Film is a visual medium, the work of Eric Rohmer and Kevin Smith notwithstanding. It is important for a director and cinemtographer to use their VISUAL EYES in order to VISUALIZE how to make their movie most effective. Also, there is the messy business of actors. Generally, movies have them, and directors have to deal with them. This guide will illuminate these two main jobs of the director: directing the camera and directing the actor, while showing how these two jobs manifest themselves during practical filmmaking -- whether it be, 'Which shots can I lose and still tell my story since we're running out of time', or 'How do I get two actors who hate each other to perform a passionate sex scene',' all will be revealed.
Introduces the different types of porcupine, including how they defend themselves, where they live, how they find their food, their enemies, and how they take care of their young.
People with optimism expect the best and accentuate the positive. This character strength can be seen in Martin Luther King Jr.s famous I have a dream speech, in which he expressed his hope for future generations. This volume explores how optimism keeps people motivated despite adversity, demonstrates how readers can look for ways to see the glass as half-full, rather than half-empty, and explains why this ability is a marker for success.
Foreword by Stan Lee This is the 3rd volume in Mr. Kaufman's hilarious, how-to series for hard-working self-starters and hard-laughing, cheeky filmmakers. "Sell Your Own Damn Movie " covers everything you need to do to get your finished film seen by festival-goers, movie-goers, DVD-buyers and web-goers around the world. You will be lead through a primer on the history of film distribution to a discussion of the many ways you can get your film out there, either through a reputable distributor or all on your own. From the realities of distribution, to utilizing the internet to self-distribution, Mr. Kaufman tells you in his habitually lucid and off-the-wall way. Inserts include interviews and pointers from veteran distribution pros as well as directors and producers who share their own front-line stories. Mr. Kaufman recounts his own raucous stories of marketing pleasures and nightmares from 35 years of movie-making experience, creating a uniquely useful and entertaining read. Or, in Lloyd's inimitable words. The most asked question at my worldwide popular, legendary, renowned master class is, "How do I get my no-budget, zombie giraffe flick distributed?" Well, have no fear, because the 3rd volume in Uncle Lloydie's how-to series of go-to guides for filmmakers reveals the secrets, methods and tricks (short of prostituting yourself and selling bodily organs) to getting your film distributed. With Troma, our legendary 35-year-old independent studio, Michael Herz and I have developed a low cost, high-impact method for low-budget film distribution, which has lead to a high-profile brand name and a catalog of over 800 titles Now you can learn to get you movie out there, too. I will be your busty tour guide, sharing with you my hard-earned cinematic distribution know-how -LEARN How I achieved box office success with my fowl chicken zombie masterpiece Poultrygeist, and everyone's favorite super-human hero from New Jersey, the Toxic Avenger, for practically no money -SMELL The sewer that is mainstream distribution as I drag you through the muck, be-farting upon you the real scoop behind "indie" and mainstream distribution deals. -MASTICATE (No, not that kind of masticating) On the knowledge of DVD distribution as I es-chew the fat and get to the skinny of Do-It-Yourself DVD distribution. I will teach you the fundamentals of having a good website (like www.Troma.com) to boost your sales -FEAST On my golden brown chicken puns as I cleverly cluck your brain out with the irrefutable knowledge of how I sold over 10,000 units of the 3-disc limited-edition Poultrygeist DVD in a matter of months YES If you have any doubt that I will not be able turn your no-budget zombie giraffe opus into box-office gold, then put down this book proposal No wait, pick it back up, pick it back up This is a recession damnit, Troma needs all the money we can, er... I need to educate you filmmakers looking for distribution gold (brown) After reading my book, any damn filmmaker will be able to "Sell Your Own Damn Movie " Featuring expert advice from those who have successfully sold their films: * David Cronenberg (Director of The Fly, Crash, A History of Violence) * Oren Peli (Director/Producer of Paranormal Activity) * Ted Hope (Producer of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, In the Bedroom, Happiness) * Brad Kembel (Executive Vice President of International Distribution at Summit Films; Twilight) * James Gunn (Writer/Director of Super, Dawn of the Dead, Slither) * Jonathan Wolf (Executive Vice President, Independent Film and Television Alliance and Managing Director, American Film Market) ... and many more who have sold their own damn movies
Kids can contribute to the fun and function of family life in many ways. This engaging book shows kids how they can help their parentsas well as themselves and their siblingsmake family time more fulfilling. Each chapter offers ways to become more self-reliant and more helpful around the home and suggests activities that foster better communication and family bonding.
Whale species inhabit all of the worlds oceans. These large, awe-inspiring animals exhibit complex behaviors such as teaching, cooperation, and grieving. This beautiful, photograph-rich volume looks at whales in their natural habitats, describes their behavior patterns and life cycle, and discusses humans impact on these magnificent underwater mammals.
Self-control encompasses several qualities needed for success, such as preparedness, attentiveness, and the ability to adapt to new situations. Readers are given examples of exceptional people throughout history, like W.E.B. Du Bois, to explain how to improve ones self-control and balance it with other traits.
Discusses ten simple but significant lifestyle changes that can help keep the Earth clean, including eating more vegetables, planting trees, and recycling.
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