Packed with hundreds of images including production paintings concept art & sketches storyboards & matte paintings this book is the definitive guide to the art of the film--Amazoncom 256 pages 300 Illustrations color Szostak Phil ...

This spectacular volume is a compendium of beautiful recording & playback equipment & at the same time an engaging comprehensive history of sound recording Organized chronologically it showcases specially commissioned photography of the beautiful iconic & rarely seen objects contained within the diverse collections of the EMI Archive Trust Recording equipment playback devices catalogues artist files records master tapes radios & televisions are all here accompanied by detailed specifications & intriguing archival photographs Interspersed with the timeline & images are in-depth articles that tell the complete stories of the pioneering advances in the evolution of sound technology from the invention of the ' Gramophone' method to the development of electronic signal amplifiers & from the arrival of magnetic tape recording to the advent of CDs & the dawn of the digital age It is sure to prove irresistible to music geeks & design lovers alike ...

The Art of Spirited Awaycollects colour illustrations of Spirited Awayfor the first time in an English edition This book



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The Art of Standing Out is the culmination of 18 years' experience as a headteacher for Andrew Morrish who has a proven & unblemished record for transforming challenging schools
- & one that few Headteachers can match As a founder CEO of a successful MAT National Leader of Education speaker & blogger Andrew shares the journey from special measures to outstanding
- & shows readers clearly & simply how it is possible to create a standout school Drawing on Andrew's time as Head at two schools led from special measures to outstanding (he is currently aiming for a hat-trick having taken sponsorship just four terms ago) The Art of Standing Out is a unique blend of personal insights & tried-&-tested strategies to help school leaders create schools that are celebrated far beyond simple Ofsted categorisation Practical personal & multi-faceted The Art of Standing Out is a powerful must-read blueprint for Heads leadership teams & governors at schools with world-class ambitions

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A complete & in-depth look at the art of the newest Star Trek trilogy Covering the creation of Star Trek (2009) Star Trek Into Darkness & Star Trek Beyond this lavish art book contains never-before-seen concept art & designs as well as interviews with the key creatives who helped bring these exciting movies to life on the big screen ...

Steve Ditko the co-creator of Spiderman & Dr Strange remains an enigma though this book draws us closer to the artist & gives us a better understanding of his amazing work Introducing the very best of rare & striking Steve Ditko comic book stories & original art this large format beautifully showcases Ditko&s work with many reproductions of original art pieces by the master comic book artist As with the entire line of Yoe Books the reproductions techniques employed strive to preserve the look & feel of expensive vintage comics Painstakingly remastered enjoy the closest possible recreation of reading these comics when first released About the Author As with the entire line of Yoe Books the reproductions techniques employed strive to preserve the look & feel of expensive vintage comics Painstakingly remastered enjoy the closest possible recreation of reading these comics when first released" ...

As seen in the MAIL ON SUNDAY THE DAILY MAIL THE TELEGRAPH & as heard BBC RADIO 2 with Chris Evans 'A lovely book Offers a little lesson every day on how to be more mindful to slow time down or stop time' Chris Evans BBC Radio 2---------------------------------------------------A frantic world or a frantic mind? The New York Times bestselling author Pedram Shojai reveals what it takes to stop time Discover the deepest secrets of time & take control of your life By following the 100-day Gong ritual
- allocating a set amount of time each day a ' Gong' to everyday tasks
- you will not only find your mind is calmer & clearer but also that you have the space to accomplish what you want in life Taoist Minister & New York Times bestselling author Pedram Shojai shows how the ancient spiritual practice of stopping time can be turned into a simple & effective life skill to help you feel less stressed more rested & able to focus on what matters most' The Art of Stopping Time is a powerful book that will help you at this critical juncture in history when time seems to disappear in an instant I highly recommend it' Daniel G Amen MD Founder Amen Clinics & author of Memory Rescue ' Who knew that the way to gain more time was actually to stop be present & dedicate time to specific activities' JJ Virgin New York Times bestselling author of The Virgin Diet & Sugar Impact Diet

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In this beautiful book Naomi Okamoto passes on her experience & knowledge of Sumi-e
- traditional Japanese ink painting that uses
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Following the success of Jeffrey L Forgeng's translation of Joachim Meyer's The Art of Sword Combat the author was alerted to an earlier recension of the work which was discovered in Lund University Library in Sweden The manuscript produced in Strassburg around 1568 is illustrated with thirty watercolour images & seven ink diagrams The text covers combat with the longsword (h&-&-a-half sword) dusack (a one-handed practice weapon comparable to a sabre) & rapier The manuscript's theoretical discussion of guards is one of the most critical passages to understanding this key feature of the historical practice not just in relation to Meyer but in relation to the medieval combat systems in general The manuscript offers an extensive repertoire of training drills for both the dusack & the rapier a feature largely lacking in treatises of the period as a whole but critical to modern reconstructions of the practice The translation also

Includes:: a biography of Meyer much of which has only recently come to light as well as technical terminology & other essential information for understanding & contextualizing the work

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When it releases this fall Rapunzel (new title forthcoming) will be the 50th animated feature produced by Walt Disney Animated Studios Featuring the stunning concept art behind the newest Disney masterpiece-from sketches & character designs to storyboards & color scripts-The Art of Rapunzel also gives readers an inside look at the film's fascinating history which began over sixty-five years ago with Walt Disney's early explorations in the fairy tale ...