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... ...

Fans of fairy tales will delight in this breathtakingly beautiful special gift book. Open up Cinderellas keepsake diary & step inside her world. Sit with her in the cinders as she performs her endless chores watch as her fairy godmother waves that magic wand & discover Cinderellas joy as she dances with a handsome stranger at the most marvellous ball imaginable! With three removable novelties this is the ultimate happily ever after book. ...

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." ...

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 ...

STEP INTO THE DREAMLIKE CITY OF MARRAKECH Where passionate music magic potions & the drama of Africa are cooled by the intuitive genius of Arabic culture. Miranda Innes & her partner were lured into buying a beautiful long-neglected riad in the heart of this pink-walled city. Only after theyd begun their restoration work did they find that nothing in this place of smoke & mirrors was quite what it seemed. In Cinnamon City Miranda Innes takes you beyond the tourist track behind the bolted doors & deep inside the romance that is Marrakech. With lyrical & evocative descriptions of the swirling colours flavours & aromas this glorious book will open your eyes to this most exotic of North African cities. ...

Anyone who has walked through the doors of The Cinnamon Club Restaurant housed in London's Old Westminster Library building could not help but be impressed by what Iqbal Wahhab & Vivek Singh have created within. In conjunction with two-star Michelin chef Eric Chavot they have created an award-winning cuisine that has revolutionised the traditional view of Indian restaurant food. The Cinnamon Club Cookbook "recreates the dishes that have brought the restaurant so much praise since first opening in 2001. All the Cinnamon Club favourites are here as well as recipes for breakfasts & the legendary Cinnamon Club cocktails. This is an Indian cookery book like no other before & seems certain to set the standard for some long time to come." ...

Following on from the success of The Cinnamon Club Cookbook " Vivek Singh showcases his legendary way with seafood. His award-winning food has earned the Cinnamon Club restaurant in Westminster its place as one of the top destination restaurants of London & has established itself as probably the most famous Indian restaurant in the world." ...