I Do! The Great Celebrity Weddings - From the editors of People magazine

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Heres a chance to see Americas favorite couples in their happiest, most glamorous moments. Gorgeous photos from the weddings of Julia Roberts, Jessica Simpson Nick Lachey, Matt LeBlanc, Russell Crowe, Trista Ryan, Paul McCartney and Liv Tyler, among others, will make this book a treasure to keep. So will the details that only People magazine can provide: What were the favorite celebrity wedding songs? What gifts would you find on the stars wedding registries? Who got the wackiest present? Who had the most moving vows? Who had the craziest ceremony? All the answers are here.

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An autobiography of Martha Graham’s protoge who went on to work with every major Broadway choreographer of the 1930s and 40s. It provides invaluable insights into Graham’s teaching while telling anecdotes about working on the Great White Way.

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Well written story of an exquisite dancer-simply beautiful.......1998-02-09

Dorthy Bird was a gifted dancer, and with Joyce Greenberg's assistance the reader is given extraordinary insight into the world of Martha Graham. Ms. Greenberg captures the exquisite world of modern dance and the life of a beautiful person, Dorothy Bird.. Brian Lamb should interview her on Booknotes.

AN EYE FOR A BIRD: AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF A BIRD PHOTOGRAPHER

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AN EYE FOR A BIRD: AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF A BIRD PHOTOGRAPHER
ERIC HOSKING
Manufacturer: HUTCHINSON
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000S6KJ8Y

An eye for a bird: The autobiography of a bird photographer

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An eye for a bird: The autobiography of a bird photographer
Eric John Hosking
Manufacturer: Hutchinson
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

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ASIN: 009104460X

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Stealing Fire takes readers beyond classical story structure and the hero's journey to an extraordinary new story model that demonstrates how to create contemporary stories, novels, and films that are more powerful.

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Same old hero's journey.......2006-06-25

I have both editions of this book and there is nothing new here. It is the same old hero's journey stuff recycled with occasional sound bytes thrown in from psychology. These books all use the same examples and always look at everything on the most superficial (read: archetypal) level. This book has brilliant insights such as Ebenezer Scrooges dominant trait is miserliness. Well isn't that just a big doorway into helping me write my characters? Let me go grab my pen. By simplifying everything this kind of thinking ignores the nitty gritty details that make writing happen. Your better off with "The Tools of Screenwriting" or "Screenplay:Writing the picture," or Stephen Koch's fiction writing book which are really about writing. Bonnett doesn't seem to have many actual writing credits, which should be a hint that his system is nothing new and doesn't work for practical applications. Anyone can go look at a classic movie and project archetypes on to it, but that is a lot different from writing something compelling (with interesting characters!) from scratch. The book jacket says he is an internationally known writer. What does that mean? Some people know him here and he has a few friends in France?

Stories Are Equipment For Living.......2005-10-28

James Bonnet is more than just a master teacher, he's a modern-day shaman of storytelling. Stealing Fire From the Gods belongs alongside other great books on the underlying mythical structure of stories -- such as The Writer's Journey.

But it does something even more important than outlining the ancient archetypes of story, it illuminates the deeper purpose of all that purple prose. Stories have a divine function, to educate, illuminate, and even transform.

Entertainment, finally, is just the 'sugar coating' that helps the medicine of true story go down. Unfortunately, the entertainment industry has flipped this on its head. Fortunately, Mr. Bonnet turns it right-side up again!

Buy this book. Let it sink into your soul. And then, armed with the fire of the gods, get to work! The world needs your stories. And after reading this book, you'll know how to write them!

Rediscovering the mystical experience of storytelling.......2003-03-10

I just finished reading Stealing Fire from the Gods and have to say...what a wonderful book! I've been working on a screenplay for about 5 years now. I've written several drafts. With every draft I come a little closer to "the truth" but it's been a difficult journey. I've been too concerned with following the traditional 3-act paradigm, making sure the first plot point is around page 20, the second plot point on page...The emphasis on structure has inhibited and often paralyzed me. As a result I have produced mildly amusing, formulaic scripts. I'm proud of my efforts but not particularly proud of the final product. I always end up feeling empty and frustrated. My message has yet to be conveyed in a story.

Reading this book was a breath of fresh air. It spoke to me, the me deep inside. The me that has something important to say. The me that knows the truth. I haven't even begun to work again but I already have all these wonderful ideas bubbling to the surface. It's as if this book has awakened the true storyteller in me.

This book taught me a great deal about what makes stories powerful. But the biggest gift it has given me is the reminder to listen to my feelings. I'd gotten so bogged down in the rules of structure that I forgot to ask my heart what it required. It was my heart after all, that wanted to tell a story to begin with.

I re-read my latest draft last night and realize that the parts I like make me feel happy and excited. That sense of "rightness". And the parts that don't work have always made me feel ill at ease. They were cheap substitutes. They didn't come from an authentic place.

I also appreciate Jim Bonnet's thoughts on "keeping everything in a fluid state." That's precisely what I haven't been doing. I haven't allowed myself to play and explore enough before making creative decisions. I want to finish the script so badly that I sometimes settle for short cuts. And it's a funny thing, once you write a draft it's very hard to let go of it. The scenes I've written, the interactions, the plot, they become these seemingly solid constructs that even I the builder have a hell of a time tearing down.

Creating is a mystical experience and this book reminded me of that. With Bonnet's practical advise and gentle encouragement I know that I can now begin again and face a blank page with less fear and more wonder.

From a beginner.......2002-12-04

I am reading this book now and I think that it lives up to most of what people say about it. It is the most complete theory of story that I have seen but as such it also takes time to absorb. In fact, I can see spending a lot of time referring to this book as I read and write. There is one caveat from Jung however who cautions people against reductionist interpretations of symbolic language. Life is too complex to have only one model. With that in mind, this seems like a great place to start. If you're looking for a nice counterpoint to this book, one which reaches similar conclusions but does so in a way that is more subtle and elegant, check out King's On Writing.

The book of all books.......2002-05-10

I am a screenwriting and first-time filmmaker. I have read almost every book on story to fine-tune my craft: I have read, Aristotle: Poetics, I have watched the video's on Joseph Campbell, I have read Chris Vogler's, Hero's Journey, I have read the screenwriting Gurus from Sid Field, Linda Segar, to Michael Hauge. Let me tell you...I have been searching for the secret...the one thing that makes a good story...that magic that captures one's emotions, the element that makes a story a legend in the mind and hearts of the people who see it. I thought I'd found it with Voglers, but his method seemed to apply only to a specific format centered around the Hero. This works with Wizard of Oz, Star Wars and Titantic but it didn't work with other stories. Then I stumbled upon "Stealing Fire from the Gods". James Bonnet's created a method called the Golden Paradigm "story wheel" It is unbelievable! It cracks the code to great story telling. His method is based on the key elements to telling a great story using the archetypal patterns that all of us go through in our journey through life. This was it! There is even a metaphysical relationship in his teachings as it relates to the human body and the energy centers/emotions/archetypes discussed in the Eastern Philosophies. James doesn't leave out anything! You can take any story, any film, and apply it to Bonnet's story wheel and crack it's story formula. Most people think this stuff is beyond a mortal's understanding- that it is only meant for the Gods to know. Out of all my books on my shelf, I feel like encasing this one in gold and putting on the top of my altar. It deserves worship. When you read this book you truly feel like you are stealing fire from the Gods. Thanks James for all your hard work and all the years you spent searching for immortality. I just hope the Gods aren't angry.

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Notespeller for Piano - Book 2: Hal Leonard Student Piano Library
Karen Harrington
Manufacturer: Hal Leonard Corporation
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
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ASIN: 0634012835

Book Description

This book builds upon the playful approach to reading music that was first presented in Notespeller Book 1. Students join Spike and Party Cat on an adventure to an amusement park, Piano Park. The storybook format incorporates assignments that help students use the msuic alphabet to read and write notes on the staff, identify intervals, and write sharps and flats. This highly imaginative book is sure to appeal to students and teachers alike. Corresponds to Piano Lessons Book 2.

Color by Note Book 2, Notespeller (Color by Note)

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Color by Note Book 2, Notespeller (Color by Note)

Manufacturer: Alfred Publishing Company
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0769219624

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A color-by-number approach to teaching note reading. Book 2 contains a reading range from Low C to High C. Notes are often grouped by seconds or thirds to aid in teaching intervals. Speed drills allow some keyboard involvement.

Alfred's Basic Piano Course, Notespeller Book 2 (Alfred's Basic Piano Library)

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Alfred's Basic Piano Course, Notespeller Book 2 (Alfred's Basic Piano Library)
Gayle Kowalchyk , and E. Lancaster
Manufacturer: Alfred Publishing Company
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0739015206

Alfred's Basic Piano Library: Notespeller Book Complete Levels 2 & 3 for the Later Beginner

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Alfred's Basic Piano Library: Notespeller Book Complete Levels 2 & 3 for the Later Beginner

Manufacturer: Alfred Publishing Co., Inc.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Sheet music
ASIN: B000HYYAGY

Alfred's Basic Piano Library:Notespeller Book Level 2

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Alfred's Basic Piano Library:Notespeller Book Level 2

Manufacturer: Alfred Publishing Co., Inc.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Sheet music
ASIN: B000HYULL2

Piano: Notespeller Book Complete Levels 2 & 3 - Alfre'd Basic Piano Library

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Piano: Notespeller Book Complete Levels 2 & 3 - Alfre'd Basic Piano Library

Manufacturer: Alfred Publishing, Co
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000I40Y7W

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Whack-tastic

Yes, great pack!

Truly Useful

Lots of great ideas!

It's the I Ching -- only better!

Creative Whack Pack
Roger Von Oech
Manufacturer: U.S. Games Systems
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Cards

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Thinkertoys: A Handbook of Creative-Thinking Techniques (2nd Edition)

ASIN: 0880793589

Product Description

An illustrated deck of 64 creative thinking strategies that will whack you out of habitual thought patterns and enable you to look at your life and actions in a fresh way. Use the cards alone or with others to seek innovative solutions to issues. Created by best-selling author von Oech, the cards have been used by many organizations, including NASA, in strategy development and problem solving. Complete with detailed instructions.

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Whack-tastic.......2007-09-27

When you're stuck, this helps get you unstuck. The cards force you to change your train of thought - helpful for when you can't seem to think of anything new. I write a lot of press releases on somewhat mundane and repetitive topics, and the whack pack has inspired some new ideas and made the task less tedious.

Yes, great pack!.......2007-04-12

It's amazing that this product gets five straight stars from all the reviewers. Nothing is worth a perfect score like that, but this product does. This is truly an amazing product. I used these cards all the time (well, maybe not all the time, but when I need a little boost of creativity, these cards really help.) I've had these cards in my arsenal for over ten years. I have not lost a card yet.

The author asks you to challenge the rules and ask questions. As President and Creative Director of a highly creative web design company called AUDIN Web Design, these cards resonate deeply in my creativity. These cards are rule breakers.

The author challenges you to:

"Think like a kid"
"Change its name"
"Look somewhere else"
"Listen to you dreams"
"Check you timing"
"Exaggerate"
And finally:
"Be whacky"

Bottom Line: If you don't like to read (a book) and you want to stimulate your mind, get these cards. They will totally change the way you think about creative (and maybe not so creative) problems.

Truly Useful .......2006-12-03

I think everyone should have a pack of this cards because everyone sometimes feels stuck with a problem to the point that he is unaware of other possible solutions. The ideas in this pack help to look at the perplexing issue from many different perspectives. Sooner or later one may see the light, an open door, most likely many, many doors leading to numerous possible solutions. These cards are a valuable tool for brainstorming ideas, prompting the person to think of ideas that might have never crossed his mind otherwise. The wonderful think about coming out with creative ideas is that you also have lots of laughs while you're doing it because you begin to think of wild, whacky and outrageously fun things.

Lots of great ideas!.......2006-10-31

I've never seen so many great ideas, and tools to break-through creative thinking!

It's the I Ching -- only better! .......2006-10-14

I love this set of 64 cards. Based on the ancient wisdom of the I Ching this card set is simply the most creative, brilliant way to problem solve ever invented. By using 4 archetypes, Explorer, Artist, Judge and Warrior, author Roger von Oech shows us how to use our creativity to to its fullest potential... in a really simple way with lots of examples. And sharing the Whack Pack with friends has led to many memorable discussions and projects! There's a reason this product has been around for such a long time. It's fantastic.

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Creative Whack Pack del-Op/113
Oec Von
Manufacturer: U.S. Games Systems
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

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