Tasha Tudor: The Direction of Her Dreams

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A bibliography is not a biography

Disapppointed that Tasha Tudor did not sanction.

A tribute to a lifetime of giving joy.

Tasha Tudor: The Direction of Her Dreams
William John Hare , Priscilla T. Hare , and Tasha Tudor
Manufacturer: Oak Knoll Press
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Binding: Hardcover

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A bibliography is not a biography.......2000-01-13

The authors spent nearly 15 years of their life researching and interviewing Tasha Tudor, her students, associates, and family members. This book was ultimately sanctioned by Tasha Tudor and it is a bibliography and not a biography.

Just for the record, a bibliography is "the history, identification, or description of writings or publications." A biography is a "written history of a person's life."

The Hare's are to be commended for their tireless efforts in creating the ultimate compendium of the identification of Tasha Tudor's works, writings, and publications.

Anyone still confused about the difference between a bibliography and a biography should consult their dictionary for a clarification.

An excellent and scholarly work not to be missed by Tasha Tudor aficionados, researchers, or students of her work.

Disapppointed that Tasha Tudor did not sanction........1999-03-19

I was disappointed in the books contents. Although I expected an extensive bibliography (which is very thorough and interesting), I was hoping for a more inclusive book of her life, art, illustrations, etc. I expected a more "colorful" book with more pictures of both her and her work.

A tribute to a lifetime of giving joy........1998-09-24

The first and only scholarly treatment of the life and work of this beloved author and illustrator of children's books, "Tasha Tudor: The Direction of Her Dreams" invites us into the unique world of a unique woman and encourages us to linger. The book is a tribute not only to Tasha Tudor but also to the authors who, obviously, know her work as few of the rest of us do.

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- New softcover format of a best-selling book. - New photos and an epilogue that illustrates and discusses the devastating summer wind storm that wreaked havoc on the locations photographed for the original project.

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Great Book!.......2007-08-31

If you haven't seen the DVD (Public TV?) program of this project, you should-great insights into what Brandenburg was after as a photographer-the great and the struggles. WOnderful book and photos!

A Nice Conceit.......2004-11-29

It's a nice conceit. A great outdoor photographer sets for himself the task to taking one, but only one, photograph each and every day for an entire season.

One can see all kinds of implications. Once the photographer finds a subject he must get it right the first time because he isn't allowed a second chance. Exposure, focus, composition - everything must be right and as good as he can get it. Moreover he is continually in peril. Should he pass by a good shot in the morning in expectation of a better shot in the afternoon? And what happens when no better shot is in the camera as sunset approaches? We can easily believe Jim Brandenburg when he says that the exercise was a transforming experience.

But the question for viewers of this book is whether the pictures are a transforming experience for us. Unfortunately, they were not for me.

I understand that some of the pictures were bound to be underexposed or out of focus. Plants blow in the wind; animals move. But while I examined the photographs in this book, I also looked at other work by Brandenburg. These other collections were always quite impressive, providing new ways of looking at the world. Many of the pictures in "Chased by the Light" showed a keen sensibility for the light. The silhouettes of loons and a small island with trees against the backlight of a clouded dawn were breathtaking. The photograph of a raven's feather against a lichen background with a few beaded drops of water on the feather caught my eye.

But for every great photograph, there was one that was pedestrian and one that was discardable. I certainly didn't need to see an out-of-focus mink or trees in the forest with no true subject.

To be fair to Brandenburg, this project was apparently not undertaken for publication but rather as an exercise for his own development. It was his editor who wanted to publish after seeing the photographs. To the editor's eye, at least, the pictures were enlightening and well worth the effort.

The greatest value of this book was not in the photographs but in the speculation in which I engaged about why this book was not outstanding. Is photography a stochastic process with each photograph taken possibly leading to an even greater photograph? Did forcing himself to elect when to take his daily picture cause Brandenburg to sacrifice opportunities, or even limit his willingness to take risks. Does the order of presentation of photographs have synergistic effects, which were lost, because this book almost demanded only chronological order? Does forcing the viewer to look at pictures that would otherwise be discards detract from the impact of good pictures?

For me this book was conceptual art. I found the idea of the task transformed my view of photography. The pictures themselves did not.

Challenge Achieved with Grace.......2004-05-17

I gave this book to my parents several years ago and still leaf slowly through its pages whenever visiting their home in northern Minnesota. For amateurs and professionals alike, his is a fascinating photographic concept: your own property? a favorite park? your family? or pet? a holiday?

I normally hesitate to use this word, but...profound........2002-07-09

I'm a verbal type; I'd rather read a beautifully written description of a frozen lake than stare at a picture of it anytime. Even knowing that, my mother gave me this book several years ago, and I fell in love. I sat with it for hours, seeing, dreaming, and I still take it down often to do the same again. The photographer, Jim Brandenburg, set himself the challenge of taking only one photograph each day for three months, in the boreal forest where he makes his home. The result is a portrait of life as many of us can never experience it: not just "calendar shots," but pictures that show the cruelty of man, the certainty of death, the very simple beauty of a single bright leaf burning on the dark, still waters of an evening pond. Some photos are amazing in themselves and some seem ordinary in the extreme, but it is important to take them as a whole, and see what you learn from the journey.

Old fashioned and wonderful.......2002-05-30

It's so more agreable to have this engagement calendar on your desk than a modern and dull looking electronic device. Use an old fountain pen to take your notes, and wait till the ink is dry before turning the page! Wonderful pictures under your eyes every day of the year! You can escape and image yourself so far from the busy and noisy modern world. I'm waiting for the 2003 edition.

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Chased by the Light: A 90-Day Journey
Jim; Marshall, Rita Brandenburg
Manufacturer: Northword Pr
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Binding: Hardcover
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Crictics' choices for Christmas.(Chased by the Light)(Dancing in the Margins: Meditations for People Who Struggle with Their Churches)(Ahab's Wife or, ... Review): An article from: Commonweal

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Crictics' choices for Christmas.(Chased by the Light)(Dancing in the Margins: Meditations for People Who Struggle with Their Churches)(Ahab's Wife or, ... Review): An article from: Commonweal
Anne-Marie Wolf
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Chased by the Light: A Sixteen Month 2000 Calendar

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Chased by the Light: A Sixteen Month 2000 Calendar
Jim Brandenburg
Manufacturer: Northword Press
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Binding: Calendar
ASIN: 1559717033

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Jim Brandenburg has worked on numerous feature projects and was named Magazine Photographer of the Year by the National Press Photographer's Association in 1981 and 1983. Since then, his photogrpahs and books have won a multitude of international awards. His work has been published in The New York Times, Life, Natural History, National Wildlife, Outside, and in many more international publications. These three calendars are a stunning example of his work. Jim Brandenburg has been taking photographs for National Geographicfor over twenty years.

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The South under the Shadow The Sarcosans united the humans of Eredane into a single great nation that befriended all the fey, but their way was rife with intrigue. Their culture became fertile ground in which the Shadow planted seeds of corruption and dissent. While the other races fought against the coming of the Last Age, most Sarcosan towns simply surrendered to the dark gods armies. The cities of the south are entirely subjugated, the Sarcosans his puppets. Or are they? Izrador may have captured the cities and outlawed literacy, but the Sarcosan freeriders still control the vast plains of the south. Their respected sages still pore over the lore of old to find signs of their enemys weaknesses. In a war where hope is all but vanquished and the future is uncertain, a Sarcosan has only two options: to fight for the hope foretold by the stars, or to give in to the Shadow that lies between them. Star and Shadow includes: A history of the migration and expansion of the Sarcosans.
A gazetteer that includes details on each Shadow district in the south.
New allies and enemies, feats, prestige classes, and new rules options, including background classes, Sarcosan-bred horse tricks and quirks, and more!

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The Star is Shining.......2007-07-17

In the Midnight campaign setting, the Sarcosan people are considered to be the most influential of human cultures. They were the last race to come to Eredane and brought with them refined steel, astrology, horses, and more. They united the humans of the continent. And yet, it was from their culture and courts, rife with intrigue as it was, that was the most fertile of grounds for the Shadow to sow his seeds of dissent. Star and Shadow is a sourcebook about these people and their lands.

As most other Midnight supplements, Star and Shadow is a 64-page, black and white, soft-cover. The front cover of the book is a beautiful full color drawing of a Sarcosan man astride his horse, the full moon is barely visible through a cloud of smoke with some strange creatures flying over head. Is he an insurgent or one of the many mercenaries? You can't be sure, as he is well equipped and has some well equipped fellows behind him. And that, for me, is really capturing the feel of the Sarcosans as they are described in the Midnight setting: cunning before brawn. The interior art is good, even though I did not like some of the drawings and one of the drawings was used twice. On the maps that dot the book I'll comment later.

The book has five chapters which I will discuss bellow:

Chapter 1 tells the history of the Sarcosans from the time they sent their first expedition to Eredane at the start of the Second Age to the betrayals that heralded the end of the Third Age. Wars and peace (but mostly wars) are described here, along with the relationship between the Sarcosans and the various races of Eredane, and suspicions by some people of where the Shadow's hand might have stirred the Sarcosans in the "right" direction. Reading through this short history of the Sarcosans, the reader may gain a better understand of the Sarcosans as a culture and what drives them, even before delving into the next chapter.

It is a pity that the maps are ugly. Three maps are spread throughout this chapter detailing the colonization, the war with the elves, and the war with the Dorns. These are basically a blown-up image of the map from the Midnight 2nd edition book on which arrows and movements were drown along with dates and icons depicting a battle, a siege, a sacking, or something to that account. Perhaps also it is a problem of the book being black and white and me having a PDF copy (which I printed in very high quality at the printing shop), but I can't say that I cared much for these maps.

Chapter 2 describes the way of life of the Sarcosans. The caste system is discussed in much more detail than before, and it is shown how this system holds these people together for better or worse; their intrigue-culture is discussed, a culture that applaud the clever above the strong; their attitude towards religion, their own and that Izrador, and the various crafts and trades they deal in. All this is discussed in detail and, along with the first chapter, provides a very comprehensive and interesting picture of the Sarcosans and their ways. A DM wishing to provide some information to a player playing a Sarcosan character will have to carefully go through the words before showing them to the player, as many paragraphs have information about what the Shadow's forces or the insurgents are thinking or planning to do.

Chapter 3 is a gazetteer. The south was divided by the Shadow's forces into seven districts, and each is discussed here in the following manned: a general description of the district with the name of the ruler (or rulers), a break up of the native population, the number of Shadow minions, and major trade products; then a number of important towns and villages are discussed shortly, and lastly a number of geographical features of interest. Each entry of settlement or location has a short "Hook" paragraph following it; this might be a tradition of the place, or perhaps the Shadow's plan. Some are better than others, and while not all will provide adventure ideas, all enrich their particular area, making it much more interesting.

There are four hand-drawn maps spread throughout this chapter that are very nice and clean looking. Two of the maps depict a single district each, while the two other maps show multiple districts and are a bit overlapping. This overlapping is not done well as some of the borders in one map are not in the same place in the second map and this movement makes some of the cities and geographical features move from one district to another. A bit confusing when one is searching for a particular place and its description.

Chapter 4 is dedicated to some of the characters, potential allies or nemeses, already described throughout the book, giving detailed stats and possessions along with personalities and motivations. It is a shame that a small number of the descriptive texts about a few of the characters are just repetitions from earlier in the book.

Chapter 5 is the new rules chapter for this book. A handful of feats are provided including a three feat tree improving about finesse fighters. I only really did not like one of the feats which supposedly is needed whenever a Sarcosan character wishes to improve his rank in that Sarcosan caste with DM approval, of course. Things like that seem to me to try and take away narrative tools from the DM and make them into rules. I know I will not use it.

The Sarcosans are known for their excellent horses, and this is provided with the Sarcosan-bred template for horses (making them faster and more agile), a list of special "quirk" each horse has and new tricks that are special designed for Sarcosan horses, but are not exclusive to them. These mechanics are simple and nice, and when playing in a campaign in the south where each character might have a horse, can provide a greater attachment between horse and character.

Another new mechanic is provided in the background classes. These are one level classes that are taken at 1st level and may provide players a way to create a more rounded character. So for example a fighter that studied under a Sahi might be able to cast augury once per day after consulting the stars, and add a +2 sacred bonus to a roll due to his strong faith. Very nice, and something I would like to see implemented in future products as well.

Finally we are presented with three new Prestige Classes: Pellurian Blade Dancer (a dexterous and lethal falchion or greatsword wielding fighter), the Sahi (the priest/astrologer of the Sarcosan), and the Vigilant Defender (an urban-based vigilante class). Since I'm not very good at determining balance issues and such, I do not have much to say about these classes except that they are cool.

Star and Shadow is a good addition to the Midnight line. It does well in expanding about the Sarcosan life and culture, but I wish it would have done more in expanding the gazetteer with more places of interest and hooks; I wouldn't have minded not having the chapter with the NPCs to clear more space for that.

As with most Midnight supplements, this one too will not see much use by people not playing in the Midnight setting, but for the Midnight DMs out there running their party in southern Eredane and the Sarcosan lands, this book might be very helpful and interesting to read. Of course, it will be an interesting read to any Midnight fan.

Moody, Brilliant.......2007-01-07

Midnight is one of the most innovative and enjoyable RPG supplement lines I've ever read. For one thing, they make compelling reading... much better plotted than the average RPG adventure, and with more compelling characters. The setting - a world where the Dark Lord triumphed, and has ruled virtually unchallenged for a generation - is almost relentlessly grim, yet flashes of hope come in surprising places. STAR AND SHADOW carries on this tradition of excellence, though I admit the premise didn't originally grab me. My one complaint: I wish all the titles didn't sound the same!

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In For Your Eyes Only audiences gasped as James Bond's archenemy Ernest Stavro Blofeld was dropped from a helicopter into a huge smokestack. People jumped to their feet during the climactic barefisted brawl in Giant, almost as if they felt the on-screen blows. Though these scenes and other action sequences are all very different, they have one thing in common-the stunt performers who made them so realistic. Perhaps no group in Hollywood is so anonymous as the men and women who make the spectacular movie and television stunts seem real. Here is an inside look at the world of stunt work-in the words of stunt professionals of all ages. The men and women discuss the way the stunts happen, the risks involved, and the intricate planning that goes into pulling off those spectacular illusions. The performers also reflect on some of the stars they have doubled for, and life on movie and television sets.

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The Brain Pack is an interactive, three-dimensional tour of the ever-convoluted human brain. Egyptians and early Greeks believed that we thought with our hearts. Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, said our brain was doing all the work. Medieval scholars disagreed, claiming that we thought with our souls. When Renaissance philosopher René Descartes proclaimed, "I think, therefore I am," the world changed, and--more than 350 years later--magnetic resonance imaging and positron emission tomography proved him right.

Packed with more information than a three-pound brain may be able to store at once, The Brain Pack leads you through basic brain anatomy, beginning with a life-sized pop-up of the inner human head. You'll also learn about emotions; the senses; consciousness; "sex in the brain" (testosterone and estrogen, puberty, aggression, and aging); intelligence and language; and memory. Hands-on features such as the Primary Emotions Wheel, pull-out flaps, and pop-up charts are entertaining, as are the fact-or-fiction games, memory exercises, IQ tests, and pull-out pamphlets. In a tray in the back of the book, you'll find a 15-minute audiocassette tour of the brain and a deck of cards that test your psychic abilities. Anyone who has ever marveled at the complexity of the human brain will revel in this entertaining, educational book.

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Like visiting a world class Museum exhibit on the brain........1999-03-09

When I picked up this book I was floored as to the detail and the depth with which this book covers the subject. I felt like I had just entered the exhibit room of a world class museum. The book takes you on a tour of the brain the way a museum exhibit would. It has all the best features, including: being interactive; covering the history and developement of the field; and being up to date and accurate. The book is as much fun for the brain expert as well as the brain neophyte. It may be too detailed for children under 12 but with an adult helping I think children down to 7 or 8 can get alot out of this volume.

Great tool for psychology students.......1998-01-30

Brainpack, while not incredibly detailed, is a wonderful introduction to the structure and function of the brain and an enhancer of text material. Provides a great overview, is accurate, visually appealing and offers lots of fun with the activities. Students love it.

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A must have for any training professional

Lots of Content Here

Turn nervousness into confidence

The best book I've read on the subject

a couple of good ideas but practically limited

Creative Training Techniques Handbook: Tips, Tactics, and How-To's for Delivering Effective Training
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A must have for any training professional.......2007-01-11

I am not a trainer, but a curriculum designer. I attended Bob Pike's Boot Camp (another MUST) and was given this book at the seminar. The Boot Camp is amazing and anyone involved in training (adult or child education) needs to attend.

This book is amazing. Bob Pike is clear and effective. The book isn't filled with a ton of "fluff." Each and every page offers value. Every page gives you ideas of things you can (and should) start doing immediately.

I enjoyed it so much, I ordered one for every single employee in our department and now we are doing a sort of "book club" where we all read a chapter and discuss.

If you don't buy any other book on training - buy this one. You will learn more about how adults learn, how to evaluate training (and non-training needs), how to present your evalation and solutions, how to set up an effective classroom, etc.

BUY IT! You won't regret it!

Lots of Content Here.......2004-12-08

Pike packs in the content here. Thorough and updated, this book should be a part of any trainer's library.

Turn nervousness into confidence.......2004-04-14

I am an independent corporate trainer and saw this book praised in a variety of places. I bought it and read it from cover to cover. While I was reading it, I kept saying to myself, "Isn't this stuff kind of simple?" When I finished reading it, I felt like I had not learned enough to justify the high price. These first impressions were not lasting impressions. Here is how I can tell: Whenever I feel nervous about a new training assignment, I open this book and quickly find solutions that turn my nervousness into confidence. I grew to understand that the simplicity I observed during my first reading is actually the result of skillful winnowing by an expert.

Because of its price, I rated this book 4 stars instead of 5 stars. I understand the marketing justification for the price. Some stuff in the book is provided for HR professionals who train trainers. These people are usually buying the book with someone else's money. The publisher knows that and banks on it. But, given how much I continually get from this book, I figure at least the author has earned the extra money.

The best book I've read on the subject.......2002-11-11

I've had a bit of a hard time finding books on training the trainer to train and I feel that this is THE book that does it best. I work for a new company and ended up doing most of the training of new employees. I've thoroughly enjoyed it and this book helped me to be more effective at it. I love the 'instructor led, participant centered' idea that he presents. It allows me to treat the trainees as adults but we still have fun. Being new to training I didn't feel that he was talking over my head. It was to the point, useful information that I was immediatly able to put to good use.

a couple of good ideas but practically limited.......2002-08-14

i bought this book as it was a a suggested read by a big american design software corpoartion for whom i was an authorised trainer.
having picked up most of my training techniques from teaching or other teachers, or indeed practically picked up, i was intrigues to refine my techniques or expand them.
But, i found very little here of use to me, i think this is much more useful to people eho train in the vaguer sense of the word, as i was running professional training courses, i actually found a lot of the material given i disagreed with in practice, to be honest you just could not run a prodessional graphic design course like this.
maybe the ideas of teaching in England are a bit more quirky and persoanlity based, but these ideas are either common sense or patronising of the audience.
maybe if you are in some kind of business arena and completeley new to the whole field theres something for you.
I got nothing out of it really, and ive been a professional trainer for ten years.

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