Entertainment Education

All of the greatest creators, from Beethoven to Edison, had something in common. They didn't just create stuff. They created a ton of stuff. That's why I'm a big believer that producers should produce more, directors should direct more, and, of course, writers should write more. The funny thing is, too many writers I know just can't finish a script. Maybe they have ideas, and maybe they write a few scenes, but they don't get to the end. Or maybe they've never written anything and are too afraid to start! That's why I wrote this book.

Drawing on over 150 interviews with Lin Manuel Miranda’s family, friends, and mentors, including insights from Miranda himself, Daniel Pollack-Pelzner delves into the formative experiences that shaped Miranda’s artistic vision. From his early musicals in high school and college to the creation of his professional masterpieces, this book reveals the sources of Miranda’s creativity—not only as innate genius, but also as a result of exceptional openness and collaboration. .

Whether you’re a beginner with big ideas or a seasoned artist ready to publish your first graphic novel, Ink & Impact is your all-in-one roadmap to creating powerful, professional-level comics and manga—your way.

America is suffering from an information glut. Most Americans are no longer clear about what news is worth remembering or how any of it connects to anything else. Thus, Americans are rapidly becoming the least knowledgeable people in the industrial world. Author and academic Neil Postman and television journalist Steve Powers tell you how to become a discerning viewer.

Para miles de personas esto es "El Mejor Libro" para aprender a tocar guitarra acústica. Dentro está "Um Programa Completo" de lições para tocar que os ajudou a alcançar em semanas, o que levou muitas pessoas anos para aprender.

Why airbrushing instead of alternative painting options? We walk you through the details of supplies and types of airbrushes! The products you should use or familiar yourself with in the airbrushing process. A walkthrough of your setup for airbrushing, material safety, options to materials, and most importantly, the details needed to learn everything of what you're doing or using! Step-by-step, we provide you with what you need in not only learning, but taking action in airbrushing!

Britain's most esteemed scholar of 16th and 17th century literature, Frank Kermode is also a noted author and professor. In this Modern Library Chronicle, he uses the context of the Elizabethan Era to link each of Shakespeare's plays to their probable years of creation. By portraying the bard's England in terms of its society, economy, and arts, Kermode provides an invaluable guide to understanding Shakespeare?s works.

The Rainman's Third Cure is the tale of a young man caught between these apparently antipodal options and the journey that leads him from the privileged halls of power to Greenwich Village jazz bars to jail to the White House, lessons from a man who literally held the power of life and death over others, to government service and international success on stage and screen.

'Think and Grow Rich' by Napoleon Hill is a timeless classic in the realm of personal development and financial success. Hill's groundbreaking work explores the principles and mindset required to achieve not just material wealth but also personal fulfillment. This book is a treasure trove of wisdom on setting goals, mastering your thoughts, and taking deliberate action toward your desires. Hill's insights have inspired countless individuals to overcome obstacles and reach their highest aspirations.

Long before he starred on some of television’s most beloved and long-running series such as Taxi and Who’s the Boss? and went on to distinguish himself in a variety of film and stage roles, Tony Danza was a walking contradiction: an indifferent student who dreamed of being a teacher. Inspiring a classroom of students was an aspiration he put aside for decades until one day it seemed that the most meaningful thing he could do was give his dream a shot. What followed was a year spent teaching 10th-grade English at Northeast High - Philadelphia’s largest high school with 3,600 students....

Why would the multimillionaire producer of Cats, The Phantom of the Opera, and Miss Saigon take his limo from Manhattan to the struggling former steel town of Levittown, Pennsylvania, to see a high school production of Les Misérables? To see the show performed by the astoundingly successful theater company at Harry S Truman High School, run by its legendary director, Lou Volpe. Broadway turns to Truman High when trying out controversial shows such as Rent and Spring Awakening before they move on to high school theater programs across the nation. Volpe’s students from this blue-collar town go on to become Emmy-winning producers, entertainment executives, newscasters, and community-theater founders.

ts available today! Providing you with the easy steps to learning the ins and outs of acrylic painting. Instructions of what supplies you will need! A walk through, from getting started to learning different techniques! Included are what to stay away from and avoid when painting! Why so many struggle with acrylic painting? All inside! Secrets on how an artist can capture the art in their techniques to have their paintings come alive! Lean how you can too!

Ask a scientist about Hollywood, and you'll probably get eye rolls. But ask someone in Hollywood about science, and they'll see dollar signs: Moviemakers know that science can be the source of great stories, with all the drama and action that blockbusters require. That's a huge mistake, says Randy Olson: Hollywood has a lot to teach scientists about how to tell a story - and, ultimately, how to do science better. With Houston, We Have a Narrative, he lays out a stunningly simple method for turning the dull into the dramatic.

Agatha Carubia lovingly directs you to the core of your singing technique with the simplicity and passion inspired by 30 years of teaching success. Using a hybrid of the Eastern chakra energy system and the classical Bel Canto vocal technique, Heart-Based Singing serves as a trouble-shooting template for your voice, with practical exercises, tools and solutions for immediate improvement.

Beyond Powerful Radio is a complete guide to becoming a powerful communicator for radio, Internet, TV, public speaking - anyone who wants to learn to communicate powerfully. It's a cookbook for communicators and broadcasters to improve. It's practical; it's easy. You'll find techniques to create content, produce and host a show, grow an audience, news gathering, coverage of investigative and breaking stories, and writing and delivering commercial copy.

'Never Finished' by David Goggins is a powerful memoir that offers an intimate glimpse into the life of one of the world's toughest men. Goggins, a former Navy SEAL and accomplished ultra-endurance athlete, shares his remarkable journey from adversity to greatness. This book is an inspiring tale of resilience, determination, and the unwavering commitment to achieving one's full potential. Goggins' story is a testament to the power of the human spirit and the limitless potential within us all.

Local guitar teachers seem like a great option at first, but you could risk getting stuck with a wannabe rock star who can't really teach you. Or you could try books, but most books are far too bulky and will leave you no better than where you started. Strumming a chord or two is not enough, nor is shredding a mindless solo piece. If you do not understand the essentials of music theory, you will never learn to truly play the guitar.

'The Bhagavad Gita (Unabridged)' by Eknath Easwaran offers an enriched and complete presentation of this timeless spiritual classic. Easwaran, a respected spiritual teacher and translator, provides a profound and accessible interpretation of the ancient text. This book invites readers on a transformative journey into the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita, exploring its timeless wisdom and practical guidance for leading a meaningful and purposeful life.

Jaime Primak Sullivan, a Jersey-bred, tough-as-nails PR maven - and unlikely transplant in an upscale suburb of Birmingham, Alabama - has spent her entire life crossing the line: whether she's pushing the boundaries of what proper Southern ladies consider to be "polite behavior" or literally traversing the Mason-Dixon line in the name of love. She isn't afraid to say what everyone is thinking when it comes to love, sex, friendship, and many other topics that are all too often sugar-coated in polite Southern company.

Inspirational words on parenting from the beloved Fred Rogers, showing appreciation for parents whose children are grown as well as giving advice to those parents raising young ones.