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Final Fantasy VII Remake: World Preview (Final Fantasy VII)
by Square EnixA full-color, lavishly illustrated introduction to the world of Final Fantasy VII Remake, presenting information on characters, settings, gameplay, and more!With its captivating characters, striking visual design, and intense gameplay, Final Fantasy VII set a new standard for the RPG genre and became one of the top video game releases of all time. Now, with Final Fantasy VII Remake, players return to Midgar in a stunning new rendition of a timeless classic. This World Preview volume offers both new players and longtime fans essential information on characters, settings, gameplay, and more, as well as introductory comments from producer Yoshinori Kitase and director Tetsuya Nomura.
Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward -- The Art of Ishgard -Stone and Steel- (Final Fantasy XIV #1)
by Square EnixA beautiful new edition of the official art book for Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward. Featuring hundreds of full-color illustrations and an exclusive bonus item code, this is a must-have for collectors and fans! Book one of a two-book set. (NOTE: E-book edition does not include bonus item code.)The Art of Ishgard -Stone and Steel- presents the concept art and planning images that became the foundation for the aesthetics of Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward. Each page of this gorgeous, high-quality volume is packed with full-color art and character sketches, as well as lore-related drawings of equipment, environments, and more. Book one of a two-book set with The Art of Ishgard -The Scars of War-.Includes an exclusive bonus item code for an in-game Wind-up Relm minion! The second volume in the line of Final Fantasy XIV official art books.
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn -- The Art of Eorzea -Another Dawn- (Final Fantasy XIV)
by Square EnixA new edition of the first official art book for Final Fantasy XIV, boasting over 1,000 pieces of full-color artwork, along with comments from the developers and an exclusive bonus item code! (NOTE: E-book edition does not include bonus item code.)Featuring artwork from character designer Akihiko Yoshida and the Final Fantasy XIV art team, A Realm Reborn: The Art of Eorzea –Another Dawn– collects the illustrations created throughout the process of developing the groundbreaking online game. This 300-page, full-color volume showcases beautiful concept designs, environment artwork, sketches and more, accompanied by production notes and comments from the artists. Includes an exclusive bonus item code for an in-game Wind-up Enterprise minion! The first volume in the line of Final Fantasy XIV official art books.
Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers -- The Art of Reflection -Histories Forsaken- (Final Fantasy XIV #1)
by Square EnixA gorgeous, oversized, full-color art book showcasing the artwork from the massively popular online video game Final Fantasy XIV. Volume one of a two-volume set with The Art of Reflection -Histories Unwritten-.(NOTE: E-book edition does not include bonus item code.)Delve into the breathtaking world of Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers in this deluxe volume featuring hundreds of beautiful illustrations of characters, environments, equipment, and more. Offering concept art, reference images, and messages from the artists, this book is a must-have not only for fans of the game but for any who appreciate top-tier game art.Includes an exclusive bonus code redeemable for a Wind-up Dulia-Chai minion! The sixth volume in the line of Final Fantasy XIV official art books.
Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers -- The Art of Reflection -Histories Unwritten- (Final Fantasy XIV #2)
by Square EnixThe second volume of a two-volume set of the official art books for Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers, featuring hundreds of pages of full-color art and an exclusive bonus item code!Covering content through the end of the Shadowbringers expansion, this deluxe, large-format book showcases artwork for YoRHa: Dark Apocalypse, Eden&’s Verse & Eden&’s Promise, Save the Queen, and much more. The Art of Reflection -Histories Unwritten- also includes detailed illustrations of characters, equipment, dungeons and trials, as well as messages from the artists. Volume two of a two-volume set with The Art of Reflection -Histories Forsaken-.Includes an exclusive bonus item code for a Wind-up Runar minion! (NOTE: E-book edition does not include bonus item code.)The seventh volume in the line of Final Fantasy XIV official art books.
Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood -- The Art of the Revolution -Eastern Memories- (Final Fantasy XIV #2)
by Square EnixThe second volume of a two-volume set of the official art books for Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood. This new edition features hundreds of pages of full-color art, a sticker sheet, and an exclusive bonus item code! (NOTE: E-book edition does not include bonus item code.)Return to Eorzea with the Warrior of Light via this exhaustive collection of almost one thousand pieces of concept art and illustrations, including character designs, field areas, dungeons, monsters, equipment, and more. Covering content through the end of the Stormblood expansion, The Art of the Revolution -Eastern Memories- also features messages from the art team, along with a job stone and minion sticker sheet. Book two of a two-book set with The Art of the Revolution -Western Memories-.Includes an exclusive bonus item code for an in-game Dress-Up Tataru minion! The fifth volume in the line of Final Fantasy XIV official art books.
Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood -- The Art of the Revolution -Western Memories- (Final Fantasy XIV #1)
by Square EnixShowcasing the stunning artwork of Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood, this new edition of the official art book offers hundreds of full-color illustrations in a collectors' quality volume, along with an exclusive bonus item code. Book one of a two-book set. (NOTE: E-book edition does not include bonus item code.)Experience the rich world of Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood once more via this exhaustive collection of concept art and illustrations, including character designs, field areas, dungeons, monsters, equipment, and more. The Art of the Revolution -Western Memories- also features commentary from the art team on how costumes are created. Book one of a two-book set with The Art of the Revolution -Eastern Memories- Includes an exclusive bonus item code for an in-game Wind-up Yotsuyu minion! The fourth volume in the line of Final Fantasy XIV official art books.
Final Fantasy XV Official Works
by Square EnixA full-color, oversized, hardcover tome that faithfully adapts the original Japanese material, detailing the creation of the most recent entry in the Final Fantasy saga!Final Fantasy XV's world of Eos is filled with wonderous scenery, larger-than-life creatures, diverse cultures, and treacherous foes. Experience hundreds of pieces of detailed design work composed lovingly for fans of the unique sci-fi fantasy world. This volume collects complex lore, insightful commentary, comprehensive data, and dazzling concept art, all beautifully bound in this richly detailed hardcover!Square Enix and Dark Horse Books present a superbly curated collection of Final Fantasy XV content that any fan will cherish.
Final Girls, Feminism and Popular Culture
by Katarzyna Paszkiewicz Stacy RusnakThis volume examines contemporary reformulations of the ‘Final Girl’ in film, TV, literature and comic, expanding the discussion of the trope beyond the slasher subgenre. Focusing specifically on popular texts that emerged in the 21st century, the volume asks: What is the sociocultural context that facilitated the remarkable proliferation of the Final Girls? What kinds of stories are told in these narratives and can they help us make sense of feminism? What are the roles of literature and media in the reconsiderations of Carol J. Clover’s term of thirty years ago and how does this term continue to inform our understanding of popular culture? The contributors to this collection take up these concerns from diverse perspectives and with different answers, notably spanning theories of genre, posthumanism, gender, sexuality and race, as well as audience reception and spectatorship.
Final Jeopardy: Man vs. Machine and the Quest to Know Everything
by Stephen BakerTechnology journalist Baker reveals the story behind Watson, the IBM computer designed specifically to compete in the television quiz show Jeopardy! against some of the show's greatest champions. The nature of the show, with puns and other forms of wordplay complicating the task of recalling the wide range of knowledge prompted by Jeopardy!'s "answers," posed a significant challenge in artificial intelligence design, in some ways a far more subtle challenge than that faced by IBM's chess-playing computer, Deep Blue. Baker discusses the people behind the program, the origins and progress of the program, the computing and artificial intelligence issues raised, and related topics. (Following publication, Watson handily trounced former Jeopardy! champions Ken Jennings and Brad Rutter in the televised challenge. ) Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc. , Portland, OR (booknews. com)
The Final Rewrite: How to View Your Screenplay with a Film Editor’s Eye
by John RosenbergThis book offers a unique perspective on crafting your screenplay from an editor’s point-of-view. Special features include before and after examples from preproduction scripts to post production final cuts, giving screenwriters an opportunity to understand how their screenplay is visualized in post production. By the time a script reaches the editing room, it has passed through many hands and undergone many changes. The producer, production designer, director, cinematographer, and actor have all influenced the process before it gets to the editor’s hands. Few scripts can withstand the careful scrutiny of the editing room. This book reveals how to develop a script that will retain its original vision and intent under the harsh light of the editing console. It provides insights that writers (as well as producers and directors) need and editors can provide for a safe journey from the printed page to the final release. This book is ideal for aspiring and early career screenwriters, as well as filmmakers and established screenwriters who want to gain a better understanding of the editing process.
The Final Years of London Midland Region Steam: A Pictorial Tribute
by David MatherExtensively illustrated with photos, a history of the many locomotives that became part of this British Railways region.This book investigates the vast number of locomotives that came to the London Midland Region in 1948 upon the nationalization of the four largest railway companies in the UK. It is a class-by-class survey with over two hundred illustrations, covering all the top link and freight classes and also looking at the smaller types of locomotive, operating on branch lines and doing more humble tasks.The author explores what happened to them, and also looks at those that eventually made their way into preservation.
Finale: A Caraval Novel (Caraval #3)
by Stephanie GarberWelcome, welcome to Finale, the third and final book in Stephanie Garber’s #1 New York Times bestselling Caraval series! A love worth fighting for. A dream worth dying for. An ending worth waiting for.It’s been two months since the Fates were freed from a deck of cards, two months since Legend claimed the throne for his own, and two months since Tella discovered the boy she fell in love with doesn’t really exist.With lives, empires, and hearts hanging in the balance, Tella must decide if she’s going to trust Legend or a former enemy. After uncovering a secret that upends her life, Scarlett will need to do the impossible. And Legend has a choice to make that will forever change and define him.Caraval is over, but perhaps the greatest game of all has begun. There are no spectators this time: only those who will win, and those who will lose everything.Welcome, welcome to Finale. All games must come to an end…
Finale: Late Conversations with Stephen Sondheim
by D.T. MaxAn intimate portrait of a genius: the late Stephen Sondheim in a series of illuminating and deeply personal interviews from the last years of his life—conversations that show the composer-lyricist as he has likely never been seen before.In 2017, New Yorker staff writer D.T. Max began working on a major profile of Stephen Sondheim that would be timed to the eventual premiere of a new musical Sondheim was writing. Sadly , that process – and the years of conversation – was cut short by Sondheim’s own hesitations, then the global pandemic, and finally by the great artist’s death in November 2021.Now, Max has taken the raw version of these conversations and knit them together into an unforgettable work of literature and celebration. Finale reveals Sondheim—a star who disliked the spotlight—at his most relaxed, thoughtful, sardonic, and engaging, as he talks about work, music, movies, family, New York City, aging, the creative process, and much more.Max brings you into the room and gives you a front row seat for their unusual and intimate three-year-long “pas de deux.” The two bond, spar, separate, and reunite, as Max elicits from Sondheim a candor and vulnerability he seldom displayed in public. This is a unique portrait of an artist in his twilight, offering remarkable insight into the mind and heart of a genius whose work changed American musical theater and popular culture forever.
Finals que mereixen una història: El que vam perdre en el foc, renaixerà en les cendres
by Albert EspinosaRelats per somiar despert i curar l'ànima adormida «Soc un enamorat dels relats, les històries petites de tres a vuit pàgines, que et fan pensar, riure, plorar o emocionar-te. Un bon relat et pot alegrar un mal dia perquè les històries petites de vegades resumeixen un sentiment gran que tenim dins i es converteixen en la millor medecina. »M'encantaria que aquests relats fossin terapèutics i us ajudessin a afrontar alguna emoció estancada. Voldria que us sentíssiu acompanyats, cuidats i estimats a cada pàgina. Tots els personatges pertanyen al meu món. Són persones grogues. [...] »Aquestes històries jo les he pensat com si fossin pel·lícules; és per això que abans de cada relat trobareu uns pòsters bellíssims i increïbles sobre com podria ser el cartell d'aquest possible film.»Albert Espinosa
Finance and Control for Construction
by Chris MarchDrawing on a wealth of practical experience, both in the construction industry and teaching students, Chris March presents this study of construction management and the major aspects of controlling the building process. Covering the stages from the client's initiation, to the final handover of the building, March includes evidence from those currently working in the industry, and covers the key industry requirements: knowing that in today's market place, those entering the field must be aware of how projects are financed and controlled, and to financially run and maintain a building. Finance and Control for Construction examines the various stages, from development, through the design, to procurement and post-contract processes, and culminates in a discourse on facilities management. This book is written with a down-to-earth approach, with evidence supporting theories and principles, and is a book that students of construction management and related subjects need if they wish to succeed in the field.
The Financial Image: Finance, Philosophy and Contemporary Film (Palgrave Studies in Literature, Culture and Economics)
by Alasdair KingThe Financial Image: Finance, Philosophy, and Contemporary Film draws on a broad range of narrative feature films, documentaries, and moving image installations in the US, Europe, and Asia. Using frameworks from contemporary philosophy and critical finance studies, the book explores how contemporary cinema has registered recent financial and economic issues. The book focuses on how filmmakers have found formal means to explore, celebrate, and critique the increasingly important role that the financial sector plays in shaping global economic, political, ethical, and social life.
Financial Management: Good Practice Guide
by Brian Pinder-AyresMost newly qualified architects have scant knowledge about the practicalities of running a practice and in particular the challenges of managing the financial side of the business. This book highlights the major financial risks and how these can be avoided.The chapters give straightforward advice and practical solutions based on the author's years of hard-won experience. Friendly, clear and concise, it will give you all the knowledge and tools you need to plan for business success.Based on the original Good Practice Guide, this updated and re-designed version is now even more comprehensive and contains detailed information on fees, as well as real life anecdotal advice from practitioners, updated references, and is in line with the latest legislation. This is invaluable reading for sole and small practitioners of architecture and other creative industries.
Financial Protection in the UK Building Industry: Bonds, Retentions and Guarantees
by Patricia Hillebrandt Will Hughes John MurdochFinancial Protection in the UK Building Industry provides comprehensive treatment of an increasingly important but complex aspect of construction management. The term 'Financial Protection' refers to the various mechanisms by which funds are made available to ensure the due performance of a party's contractual obligations.This book looks at the legal and economic background to the problem of providing financial protection to clients to guard against poor performance and/or the insolvency of contractors, consultants and sub-contractors. The inclusion of practical guidance notes and summaries makes this a valuable guide for the construction professional as well as for the researcher.
Financing Urban Shelter: Global Report on Human Settlements 2005
by Un-Habitat'Achieving the goals set by world leaders in the United Nations Millennium Declaration will be difficult without a significant improvement in the lives of slum dwellers, and the lives of slum dwellers cannot be improved without the sound and sustainable economic development that is conducive to the establishment of a strong shelter sector. As Financing Urban Shelter: Global Report on Human Settlements 2005 emphasizes, one of the key challenges in meeting the Millennium Declaration Goal on slums is mobilization of the financial resources necessary for both slum upgrading and slum prevention by supplying new housing affordable to lower income groups on a large scale. . . . It is my hope that, by highlighting the impacts of current shelter financing systems on low-income households and by identifying the types of financing mechanisms that appear to have worked for them, this report will contribute to the efforts of the wide range of actors involved in improving the lives of slum dwellers, including governments at the central and local levels, as well as non-governmental and international organizations.' From the Foreword by KOFI ANNAN, Secretary-General, United Nations Financing Urban Shelter presents the first global assessment of housing finance systems, placing shelter and urban development challenges within the overall context of macroeconomic policies. The report describes and analyses housing finance conditions and trends in all regions of the world, including formal housing finance mechanisms, microfinance and community funding, highlighting their relevance to the upgrading of slums. Recent shelter finance policy development is discussed at the international and national levels, and the directions that could be taken to strengthen shelter finance systems are examined. The Global Report on Human Settlements is the most authoritative and up-to-date assessment of conditions and trends in the world's cities. It is an essential tool and reference for researchers, academics, public authorities and civil society organizations around the world. The preceding issues of the Global Report on Human Settlements have addressed such topics as An Urbanizing World, Cities in a Globalizing World and The Challenge of Slums. Published with UN-HABITAT
Find The Girl
by Lucy Connell Lydia ConnellThe perfect summer read for fans of Girl Online and Rainbow Rowell! ----- Falling for your best friend's love interest is bad...Falling for your twin's is catastrophic.As kids, Nina and Nancy were inseparable. As teenagers, not so much...Where Nancy is popular, an Instagram star, and obsessed with boy band heartthrob Chase, Nina is shy; a talented classical musician, and shuns the spotlight that her sister thrives in.But when the wrong twin unwittingly ends up at the centre of a romantic social media storm, the bonds of twin-ship will be tested like never before... Written in collaboration with Katy Birchall, #FINDTHEGIRL is a very modern twist on a Cinderella story.
Find It in Everything
by Drew BarrymorePhotographs by Drew Barrymore reveal hearts found in everyday situations."I have always loved hearts," writes acclaimed actress Drew Barrymore in the foreword to this heartwarming gift book. "The way that continuous line accomplishes the most extraordinary thing--it conveys love." In FIND IT IN EVERYTHING, Barrymore shares the photographs she has taken of heart-shaped objects and patterns she has come across over the past ten years. Some are obvious and others barely discernible. A discarded straw wrapper, a hole in a T-shirt, a scallion in a bowl of miso soup -- seemingly everywhere she turns her lens a heart reveals itself. A very personal collection of images, many of them accompanied by brief captions that reflect on beauty in the everyday, FIND IT IN EVERYTHING is a delightful book from the beloved actress and director, who now adds photographer to her list of credentials.
Find Momo: A Photography Book (Find Momo #1)
by Andrew KnappThousands of Internet fans play hide-and-seek with Momo the border collie every day, and now you can, too. Momo and his best buddy Andrew Knapp have traveled all over--through fields, down country roads, across cities, and into yards, neighborhoods, and surreal spaces of all sorts. The result is a book of spectacular photography that's also a game you can play anytime. Lose yourself in page after page of Andrew's beautiful, serene, dreamlike images, and sooner or later you'll find Momo's sweet, eager face looking back at you. (Can't find him? Don't worry...the answers are in the back.)
Find Momo across Europe: Another Hide-and-Seek Photography Book (Find Momo #4)
by Andrew KnappMomo is a border collie who loves to hide. And you can play hide-and-seek with him as he travels across Europe with his best friend, Andrew. Join them on their stops in Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, the UK, and more in this book of beautiful landscape photography. No passport required!Momo is a bandana-wearing, headtilting border collie who loves to tuck himself into beautiful photographs taken by his best buddy, Andrew Knapp. The duo&’s first books—Find Momo, Find Momo Coast to Coast, and the children&’s board book Let&’s Find Momo!—explored landmarks and little-known places across the United States and Canada. Now they&’ve embarked on a European adventure, and you&’re invited to go along!See if you can spot Momo concealed in picturesque neighborhoods, among ancient ruins, around castles and cathedrals, at legendary landmarks, and in off-the-beaten-path locations that only these seasoned travelers could find. It&’s the Grand Tour of Europe you&’ve always wanted to take—with Momo&’s cute and happy face waiting for you at every destination.
Find Momo Coast to Coast: A Photography Book (Find Momo #2)
by Andrew KnappMomo loves to hide--and you'll love looking for him! In this follow-up to the New York Times best seller Find Momo, the canine Instagram superstar (and his best buddy, Andrew Knapp) travel across the United States and Canada, visiting iconic landmarks and unique off-the-map marvels. Look for Momo hiding in Grand Central Station, in front of the White House, and in the French Quarter of New Orleans . . . as well as at diners, bookstores, museums, and other locales that only a seasoned road-tripper like Andrew could find. It's part game, part photography book, and a whole lot of fun.