Read it yourself" is a learning to read series of classic traditional stories with four levels of difficulty to suit the stage your child is at with reading. Written in a simple way for young readers they will build their confidence in learning to read as they progress through each level. Familiar fairytales & exciting stories will amuse children & encourage them to progress further with this series & become confident readers. Each book in the " Read it yourself with Ladybird" series is carefully structured to include many everyday words that are vital for first reading/beginner readers. They also contain clear beautiful pictures for extra support & interest. Extra puzzle questions at the end of each book further help with comprehension. This " Read it yourself" version of " Cinderella" is a level 1 title & so suitable for children who are beginning to learn to read. The story is told simply using short sentences & a small number of frequently repeated words. Trust Ladybird to help your child learn to read & become a confident reader." ...

Early Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books. A blue Early Reader is perfect for sharing & reading together. A red Early Reader is the next step on your reading journey. Forced into a life of drudgery & housework by her wicked stepmother & stepsisters Cinderella is devastated when they are invited to the princes ball & she has to stay at home. But when her fairy godmother turns up everything changes... ...

This is the story of Cinderella told through six beautifully illustrated 3D peep-through tableaux. A young girl with an unpleasant stepmother & two cruel stepsisters...and a Fairy Godmother with a magic w&. The classic tale of Cinderella is theatrically retold in six exquisite three-dimensional scenes by Jane Ray. Each scene is three layers deep so you can peer through to wonderfully romantic backdrops: a lonely kitchen a sparkling ball room a city nightscape & a magical garden. With fold-out flaps covered in starred indigo curtains & a wooden stage the magic of the theatre is beautifully recreated in this wonderful fairy-tale gift. Ideal for any fan of fairy tales the classic Cinderella story is brought to life in this exciting new fold-out format with Jane Ray's exquisite artwork. It is a companion to Jane Ray's Snow White: A Three-Dimensional Fairy-tale Theatre" It is a perfect gift for Christmas!" ...

Seated in her nest of ashes Cinderella embodies human misery. The essence of inner & outer nobility she is the envy of her cruel stepmother & her ugly sisters. Using this familiar story Ann & Barry Ulanov explore the psychological & theological aspects of envy & goodness. In their interpretation of the tale they move back & forth between internal & external issues--from how feminine & masculine parts of persons fit or do not fit together to how individuals conduct their lives with those of the same & opposite sexes how they conflict compete or join harmoniously. The central role of envy in determining the very nature of our society--its politics for example--is the authors think crucial. The authors focus on the nature of goodness as it surfaces in the envy experience. They reflect on its abundance ability to unite disparate parts its abiding presence & its joy & conclude with a brief review of the psychological literature on envy. ...

Lily Larkin is the youngest of six & the least important member of her family. With their father dead & their mother a stranger to them she must stay at home & keep house whilst her elder siblings go out to work. As she goes about her daily chores her head is full of dreams. & she longs for the day she can have a life of her own. When a fire threatens to destroy the nearby docks Lilys act of kindness towards a handsome foreigner has disastrous consequences for the whole family. For shortly afterwards they are thrown out of their home & have no choice but to move into two mean rooms above the fire station where Lilys brothers work. Here the family struggles to make ends meet. But just when things might be looking up for them all Lily makes a terrible error of judgement. In anger her eldest brother turns her from the door. Forced onto the streets Lily wonders if shell ever see her family again... ...

A big sister is horrified when she can't fit into her swimming costume. Her BOTTOM IS SOO BIG! But her little sister has some good advice. There follows a wonderful romp through history & fairyland as the little sister explains exactly why a big bottom can be useful. Father Christmas needs one for crash landings & if you are a queen a big bum is vital to keep you comfy while sitting on your throne.. . Once again Nicholas Allan combines laugh-out-loud humour with real insight that cannot fail to make you smile. ...

Cinema: The Whole Story" takes a close look at the key time periods genres & key works in world cinema. It places the burgeoning world of cinema in the context of social & cultural developments that have taken place since its beginnings. Organized chronologically the book traces the evolution of cinematic development from the earliest days of film projection to the multiscreen cinemas & super-technology of today. Illustrated in-depth text charts every genre of cinema from the first silent films to epic blockbusters CGI graphics & groundbreaking effects of the 21st century. " Cinema: The Whole Story" is an indispensable book for all those who love watching & reading about films & who want to understand more about the world of cinema." ...

This collection charts the terrain of contemporary Japanese animation one of the most explosive forms of visual culture to emerge at the crossroads of transnational cultural production in the last twenty-five years. The essays offer bold & insightful engagement with animes concerns with gender identity anxieties about body mutation & technological monstrosity & apocalyptic fantasies. The contributors dismantle the distinction between high" & "low" culture & offer compelling arguments for the value & importance of the study of anime & popular culture as a key link in the translation from the local to the global." ...

Despite an uneven history in terms of its popularity the cinema continues to play an important role in British culture & cinema buildings are a vital part of communities across the country. This fascinating book is a comprehensive examination of the history of the cinema building in Britain from its 19th-century origins right up to the present day. The earliest cinemas were little more than shop conversions or basic rectangular rooms. However as popularity of film-going grew in the World War I period & later with the arrival of talkies from Hollywood in 1928 there was a great surge of new building & cinemas became more complex in style. These movie palaces of the 1920s & 1930s the heyday of cinema could seat as many as 4000 people & often featured fantasy interiors styled after Egyptian temples or Gothic cathedrals. With the arrival of television in the late 1940s cinema audiences dwindled & a new type of building with several smaller auditoria became necessary. The recent resurgence in the popularity of film-going has caused not only the arrival of the multiplex but also more importantly increasing recognition of the importance of the movie palaces of the halcyon days of cinema. This has so far led to around 120 cinemas in Britain receiving listed status thus preserving them for future generations. Fully revised since its original publication in 1996 & including a gazetteer of surviving cinemas Cinemas in Britain not only provides a full architectural history but also evokes the magic of movie-going. ...

There's more to being a DP than holding a light meter! With this book as your guide you are on your way to learning not only about the equipment & technology but also about the concepts & thought processes that will enable you to shoot professionally efficiently & with artistic mastery. A leading book in the field Cinematography has been translated into many languages & is a staple at the world's top film schools. Lavishly produced & illustrated it covers the entire range of the profession. The book is not just a comprehensive guide to current professional practice; it goes beyond to explain the theory behind the practice so you understand how the rules came about & when it's appropriate to break them. In addition directors will benefit from the book's focus on the body of knowledge they should share with their Director of Photography. Cinematography presents the basics & beyond employing clear explanations of standard practice together with substantial illustrations & diagrams to reveal the real world of film production. Recognizing that professionals know when to break the rules & when to abide by them this book discusses many examples of fresh ideas & experiments in cinematography. Covering the most up-to-date information on the film/digital interface new formats the latest cranes & camera support & other equipment it also illustrates the classic tried & true methods. New! A DVD & website features hours of video footage offering key instruction in topics such as camera basics & essentials lighting shooting methods & much more. Topics include. Concepts of filmmaking. Language of the lens. Cinematic continuity. Lighting for film digital & HD. Exposure. HD cinematography & shooting. Shooting in HD. Image control & filters. Bleach bypass processes. Lighting as storytelling. Shooting special effects. Set procedures & other issues ...