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Hacking Design
by Avinash RajagopalWhat if you could press a button and have a machine build you any product you wanted? What if we all had the means to modify our physical environment, to tweak and subvert objects produced for us by designers and manufacturers? A new generation of hardware hackers is making steady progress toward making these hypotheses reality, building vibrant communities in the process. And designers are experimenting with open-source creation and customization, trying to come to terms with the hackers' visions of the future. Hacking Design examines the conflicts and commonalities between hackers and professional designers, and uncovers shared ground on which the two creative communities can work together.DesignFile is the new line of e-books on topics and trends in design published by the Cooper-Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum. There will be six to twelve titles published annually, each ranging in length from 7,500 to 20,000 words. Building a consortium with institutional partners and design practitioners, Cooper-Hewitt's series will bridge the academic, museum, design, and publishing worlds. Inaugural members of the e-book consortium are Parsons The New School for Design and the School of Visual Arts.
Hacks for Minecrafters: The Unofficial Guide to Tips and Tricks That Other Guides Won't Teach You (Hacks For Minecrafters #1)
by Megan MillerWith more than 100 million registered players, Minecraft has taken control of gamers all over the world. With Hacks for Minecrafters, you'll be able to take back that control! Only with the help found in Hacks for Minecrafters will you be able to craft your world exactly how you want it to look, all while discovering the hidden gems of the game. <p><p> Now being released in paperback, Hacks for Minecrafters has been updated for Minecraft 1.12, the World of Color update that added new function and crafting systems, illusioners, parrots, and building materials like glazed terracotta and concrete. <p> It doesn’t matter if you’re playing on a PC, mobile device, or home console; with Hacks for Minecrafters, you’ll be beating the game in no time. Every block has been accounted for, all living entities have been taken into consideration, and all modes of game-play are covered!
Hacks for Minecrafters: The Unofficial Guide to Tips and Tricks That Other Guides Won't Teach You (Hacks For Minecrafters #1)
by Megan MillerMinecraft was originally designed to let other people modify it. Unlike the other successful gaming guides already on the market, this one is the first unofficial “hacker’s” guide specifically for adding mods (modifications) to your Minecraft game. Its hacks for Minecrafters are designed for players ages 7-12, but Minecrafters of every age will enjoy it and find it useful. This adventuring series is ideal for fans of the classic good vs. evil fight, magical schools like Hogwarts, and games like Pokemon GO, Minecraft, and Terraria. <p><p> With adding mods, Minecrafters can make their own adventures within Minecraft. Mods add content to the game that can change gameplay. This gives the players more options for how they play in the world of Minecraft. This Minecraft mods book can guide readers to adding new mechanics, mobs, and quests to their games as well as entirely new dimensions to play in. The rules of your gaming world can be changed with each and every mod you add! <p> This book is a great gift for any Minecraft lover in your life. It is one of several Megan Miller Minecraft books. Anyone interested in Minecraft mods will use this hacks for Minecrafters book.
Hacks for Minecrafters: Master Builder (Unofficial Minecrafters Hacks)
by Megan MillerFrom the New York Times bestselling author of Hacks for Minecrafters comes the most encompassing guide ever to the many amazing builds you can create in Minecraft. Now in paperback for the first time and completely revised and updated! With more than 100 million registered players, Minecraft has taken control of gamers all over the world. With Hacks for Minecrafters: Master Builder, you'll be able to take back that control! Now you can craft your world exactly how you want it to look, all while discovering the hidden gems of the game. Now being released in paperback, Hacks for Minecrafters: Master Builder has been updated for Minecraft 1.12, the World of Color update that added new function and crafting systems, illusioners, parrots, and building materials like glazed terracotta and concrete. In Hacks for Minecrafters: Master Builder, readers will learn how to build the coolest stuff, including an underwater house, a pirate ship, and a fortified castle! Other tips will help gamers:Find the best locationsChoose their favorite styleLearn how to get started with foundations and wallsBecome landscaping expertsLearn how to decorate their living roomAnd much more!Packed with expert tips, cheats, and hacks on planning all types of buildings and with more than one hundred screenshots, Hacks for Minecrafters: Master Builder shows exactly how the experts bring their amazing structures to life, from designing realistic roofs and exteriors to planning crenellated castle battlements. Detailed step-by-step illustrated guides will let every kid follow along to build their very own awesome castles, bridges, and farms and add the decor and landscaping details that bring their creations to life.
Hacks for Minecrafters: The Unofficial Guide to Tips and Tricks That Other Guides Won't Teach You (Hacks For Minecrafters Ser. #2)
by Megan MillerFrom the bestselling author of Hacks for Minecrafters and Hacks for Minecrafters: Master Builder comes the most encompassing guide ever to combat in the world of Minecraft. Now in paperback for the first time and completely revised and updated! <P><P>With more than 100 million registered Minecraft accounts and rights picked up by Warner Brothers for an action-adventure film in the style of The Lego Movie, Minecraft is one of the world's biggest children's brands. While there are several successful game guides on the market already, Hacks for Minecrafters: Combat Edition is the first unofficial "hacker's" guide dedicated to combat and geared toward seven- to twelve-year-old Minecrafters. Now being released in paperback, Hacks for Minecrafters: Combat Edition has been updated for Minecraft 1.12, the World of Color update that added new function and crafting systems, illusioners, parrots, and building materials like glazed terracotta and concrete. <P><P>In Hacks for Minecrafters: Combat Edition, readers will learn how to defend their property and fight off hostile mobs and monsters like zombies, spiders, and skeletons! Other tips include: Updated enchanting for armor, weapons, and more <br>How to deal with new behaviors for hostile mobs <br>The best ways to defeat new hostile mobs, such as killer bunnies, ocean-dwelling guardians, elder guardian mini-bosses, and the rare endermite <br>And much more!Packed with expert tips, cheats, and hacks on fighting all types of enemies and with more than one hundred screenshots, <P><P>Hacks for Minecrafters: Combat Edition shows exactly how the experts defend themselves and fight attackers, from cave spiders to creepers to zombie pigmen. In Minecraft, the risk of attack is ever-present, and players need to know how to build weapons, set traps, and escape to safety.
Hacks for Minecrafters: The Unofficial Guide to Tips and Tricks That Other Guides Won't Teach You (Hacks For Minecrafters Ser. #3)
by Megan MillerFrom the author of Hacks for Minecrafters comes the updated 1.13 guide to using command blocks in the world of Minecraft! If you want to be the best at Minecraft, you’ve got to read up on the latest tricks. This book is packed with full-color screenshots showing the newest, coolest ways to use one of Minecraft’s coolest features. With Hacks for Minecrafters: Command Blocks, kids will learn everything they need to know about manipulating and programming command blocks within Minecraft. As well as clearly explaining the commands and how to use them, this book has tons of fun tricks and projects for making your own custom maps and mini-games. Other tips cover: Giving and getting loot Putting any enchantment on a weapon Customizing villagers Supercharging mobs with data tags Creating a massive fireworks display Combining command blocks to make programs Packed with expert tips, cheats, and hacks on command blocks, including a reference to commands, and block, item, and entity IDs, and exactly how you use them, and with over one hundred screenshots, Hacks for Minecrafters: Command Blocks shows exactly how the experts wield command blocks and make fun modifications to the Minecraft world.
Hacks for Minecrafters: The Unofficial Guide to Tips and Tricks That Other Guides Won't Teach You (Hacks for Minecrafters #1)
by Megan MillerA brand-new hacks guide by New York Times bestselling author Megan Miller for the epic underwater world! With more than 100 million registered players, Minecraft has captured the imagination of gamers all over the world. With Hacks for Minecrafters: Aquatic, you'll be able to discover the hidden gems of its new and improved underwater world. Only with the help found in this comprehensive, kid-friendly guide will you be able to craft, mine, explore, survive, and thrive in the watery depths of your favorite sandbox game. In this hacker's guide, you'll find expertise on: Mining—find buried treasure and rare gems like the Heart of the Sea!Battle—Learn how to attack and conquer the massive underwater Ocean Monument and defeat the hostile Elder Guardians that protect itCraft—use your underwater resources to craft tridents and build conduits!Discover—explore shipwrecks, coral reefs, and swim with dolphins! You will never be stuck again! With more than one hundred full-color screenshots of in-game footage, you&’ll be able to carefully follow every tip with precision. It doesn&’t matter if you&’re playing on a PC, mobile device, or home console; with Hacks for Minecrafters: Aquatic, you&’ll master this update in no time. Every block has been accounted for, all living entities have been taken into consideration, and all modes of game-play are covered!
Hacks for Minecrafters: The Unofficial Guide to Tips and Tricks That Other Guides Won't Teach You (Hacks for Minecrafters #1)
by Megan MillerHacks for the fully mobile, real-world gaming experience by New York Times bestselling author Megan Miller. With Hacks for Minecrafters: Earth, you'll know everything you need to know to harness the world of cutting-edge, augmented-reality world of Minecraft Earth on your phone or tablet. This is the illustrated guide you need to create the best structures, embark on the most exciting virtual adventures with friends, and unlock the most exclusive resources and mobs available. In this hacker's guide, you'll find inside tips on: Tappables—Collecting the best build materials and mobs in your area!Crafting—Managing, smelting and using your resources to craft like a pro!Buildplates—Placing them, using tabletop and life-size mode, inviting friends to build with you, and more!Adventures—Mining, battling, and discovering exciting worlds with friends! You will never be stuck again. With more than one hundred full-color screenshots of in-game footage, you&’ll be able to carefully follow every tip with precision. With Hacks for Minecrafters: Minecraft Earth, you&’ll have all the inside information you need to call yourself a pro Minecraft Earth gamer.
Hacks for Minecrafters: The Unofficial Guide to Tips and Tricks That Other Guides Won't Teach You (Hacks For Minecrafters Ser. #5)
by Megan MillerFrom the author of Hacks for Minecrafters comes the updated 1.9 guide to using redstone in the world of Minecraft! If you want to be the best at Minecraft, you’ve got to read up on the latest tricks. This book is packed with full-color screenshots showing the newest, coolest ways to use Minecraft’s most precious resource. With Hacks for Minecrafters: Redstone, kids will learn the basics of manipulating redstone to make amazing contraptions. Readers young and old will love the clear and illustrated explanations of redstone power and current, as well as instructions on building essential redstone logic gates, loops, and circuits. Hacks for Minecrafters: Redstone will also demonstrate exactly how to construct some classic and crazy contraptions and machines, including: Automatic doors and furnacesHidden traps and staircasesTNT cannonAutomatic wheat or sugar-cane farmMob piston grinderAnd much more! Packed with expert tips, cheats, and hacks on redstone and with over one hundred screenshots, Hacks for Minecrafters: Redstone shows exactly how the experts wield redstone power and build amazing contraptions. In Minecraft, the risk of attack is ever-present, and players need to utilize every resource available to them, especially redstone.
Hacks for TikTok: 150 Tips and Tricks for Editing and Posting Videos, Getting Likes, Keeping Your Fans Happy, and Making Money
by Kyle BrachBecome a Pro at TikTok with This Tell-All Guide! From getting started to getting famous, Hacks for TikTok is the perfect hands-on guide for learning how to use Tiktok for your own personal enjoyment as well as for getting noticed, getting likes, and getting followed. This book covers the ins and outs of the app, providing practical advice so that you can master creating and managing content and grow your following. With this comprehensive guide, learn how to:• Navigate the TikTok app • Edit and post videos • Add special effects and sound clips • Interact and engage with your audience • Go viral and get famous • Keep your fans happy • Make money • And learn hacks for duets, skits, lip-syncing, challenges, and more! Including simple step-by-step instructions and screenshots for visual aid, this book is the perfect resource for beginners looking to learn the ropes and experts to brush up on their knowledge.
Hadrian's Wall: The Landmark Library (The\landmark Library #6)
by Adrian GoldsworthyFrom an award-winning historian of ancient Rome, a definitive history of Hadrian's WallStretching eighty miles from coast to coast across northern England, Hadrian's Wall is the largest Roman artifact known today. It is commonly viewed as a defiant barrier, the end of the empire, a place where civilization stopped and barbarism began. In fact, the massive structure remains shrouded in mystery. Was the wall intended to keep out the Picts, who inhabited the North? Or was it merely a symbol of Roman power and wealth? What was life like for soldiers stationed along its expanse? How was the extraordinary structure built--with what technology, skills, and materials?In Hadrian's Wall, Adrian Goldsworthy embarks on a historical and archaeological investigation, sifting fact from legend while simultaneously situating the wall in the wider scene of Roman Britain. The result is a concise and enthralling history of a great architectural marvel of the ancient world.
Hagerstown: Railroading Around the Hub City
by Mary H. RubinHagerstown, Maryland's history is inextricably linked to the railroad. Hagerstown's nickname of the "Hub City" comes from the wheel-spoke effect that the many rail lines in and out of the city created. The first train cars from the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad reached the limits of Washington County on December 3, 1834, where the line crossed into Harper's Ferry, West Virginia. The railroad was instrumental in transporting both goods and passengers and helped spell the demise of the C & O Canal. Through the years, the railroads continued to ply the tracks through the county providing work for many, and transportation of freight and passenger service from Baltimore in the east to the great expanse of the country to the west. Today, passenger service no longer runs through Hagerstown, but freight service continues and trains are far from forgotten.
Hagerstown
by Mary H. RubinLying just north of the Potomac River in the heart of the fertile Cumberland Valley, Hagerstown, Maryland has been at the crossroads of history and commerce since its founding in 1762. Nestled between the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains, the city sits on a north-south path that migration, war, and commerce have traveled for centuries, while the nearby Potomac River carves out a natural path that served as a gateway to the American West. This fortunate geography influenced the growth and development of Hagerstown, the seat of Washington County, and also earned it the nickname "Hub City." The unique story of Hagerstown, captured in this volume of vintage photographs, includes not only the tales of the Civil War, the coming of the railroad, and the C&O Canal, but of the men and women who built a community and made it home. Through their perseverance and spirit, the city took shape--businesses were established, schools, hospitals, and churches erected, and neighborhoods formed. From Alsatia Mummer's parades and the Great Hagerstown Fair to the bygone days when trolleys rolled through town, the heritage of this singular city is recalled and honored in this engaging tribute.
Hagia Sophia and the Byzantine Aesthetic Experience
by Nadine SchibilleParamount in the shaping of early Byzantine identity was the construction of the church of Hagia Sophia in Constantinople (532-537 CE). This book examines the edifice from the perspective of aesthetics to define the concept of beauty and the meaning of art in early Byzantium. Byzantine aesthetic thought is re-evaluated against late antique Neoplatonism and the writings of Pseudo-Dionysius that offer fundamental paradigms for the late antique attitude towards art and beauty. These metaphysical concepts of aesthetics are ultimately grounded in experiences of sensation and perception, and reflect the ways in which the world and reality were perceived and grasped, signifying the cultural identity of early Byzantium. There are different types of aesthetic data, those present in the aesthetic object and those found in aesthetic responses to the object. This study looks at the aesthetic data embodied in the sixth-century architectural structure and interior decoration of Hagia Sophia as well as in literary responses (ekphrasis) to the building. The purpose of the Byzantine ekphrasis was to convey by verbal means the same effects that the artefact itself would have caused. A literary analysis of these rhetorical descriptions recaptures the Byzantine perception and expectations, and at the same time reveals the cognitive processes triggered by the Great Church. The central aesthetic feature that emerges from sixth-century ekphraseis of Hagia Sophia is that of light. Light is described as the decisive element in the experience of the sacred space and light is simultaneously associated with the notion of wisdom. It is argued that the concepts of light and wisdom are interwoven programmatic elements that underlie the unique architecture and non-figurative decoration of Hagia Sophia. A similar concern for the phenomenon of light and its epistemological dimension is reflected in other contemporary monuments, testifying to the pervasiveness of these aesthetic values in early Byzantium.
Haiku
by Patricia DoneganHaiku introduces five styles of haiku to readers and includes projects on:* Your first haiku--how to get started with the classic form of poetry* Your favorite season--exploring nature, a traditional element in haiku* Your own personal haiku--writing in haibun, a form of haiku that uses personal narrative* Haiku with pictures--creating haiga, an illustrated haiku* Haiku with a friend--developing renga, linked-verse haikuThe Asian Arts & Crafts for Creative Kids series is the first series, aimed at readers ages 7-12, that provides a fun and educational introduction to Asian culture and art. Through hands on projects readers will explore each art--engaging in activities to gain a better understanding of each form.
Hail, Hail, Euphoria!: Presenting the Marx Brothers in Duck Soup, the Greatest War Movie Ever Made
by Roy Blount Jr.Nearly eighty years after its release, the Marx Brothers film Duck Soup remains one of the most influential pieces of political satire in history. In Hail, Hail, Euphoria!, bestselling author Roy Blount Jr. tells the history and making of Duck Soup, examining the comedic genius of the Marx Brothers in their finest hour and nine minutes.In Duck Soup, a slim, agile, quick-witted, self-assured young man is summoned to save a nation from financial ruin. As the nation's new president, he brings together a team of rivals, a band of brothers. Those brothers are Pinky, Chicolini, and Lt. Bob Roland. Their leader? None other than Rufus T. Firefly. The humor and idiosyncratic wit of Duck Soup are saluted by the author's own in this gem of a book, offering a behind-the-scenes tale of show business and brotherhood that only a true Marx Brothers aficionado could tell.
Hail to the Chin: Further Confessions of a B Movie Actor
by Bruce Campbell Craig SanbornNew York Times bestsellerIntroduction by New York Times bestselling author and famous minor television personality John HodgmanOne of my dad’s favorite jokes about getting older was: “I went out for coffee when I was twenty-one and when I got back I was fifty-eight!”I get what he meant now. Time flies. My first book, If Chins Could Kill: Confessions of a "B" Movie Actor, was published back in 2001 and it chronicles the adventures of a “mid-grade, kind of hammy actor" (my words), cutting his teeth on exploitation movies far removed from mainstream Hollywood. This next book, an “Act II” if you will, could be considered my “maturing years” in show business, when I began to say “no” more often and gravitated toward self-generated material. Taking stock in the overall quality of my life, I fled Los Angeles and moved to a remote part of Oregon to renew, regroup and reload. If that sounds tame, the journey from Evil Dead to Spider-Man to Burn Notice was long, with plenty of adventures/mishaps along the way. I never pictured myself hovering above Baghdad in a Blackhawk helicopter, facing a pack of wild dogs in Bulgaria, or playing an aging Elvis Presley with cancer on his penis - how can you predict this stuff? The sheer lunacy of show business is part of the fun for me and I hope you'll come along for the ride.– Bruce “Don’t Call Me Ash” Campbell
The Hair Stylist Handbook: Techniques for Film and Television
by Gretchen DavisAchieve professional quality hair results with this full-color, comprehensive book from award-winning hair and makeup pros, Gretchen Davis and Yvette Rivas. In The Hair Stylist Handbook: Techniques for Film and Television, you’ll learn how to create that sought-after "complete look" by learning the newest hair techniques that are in demand on film and television sets. Learn how to break into the industry, what products to use to achieve specific effects, how to maintain a look throughout the day, what quick techniques to use to achieve certain textures, and much more. With input from hairstylist Yvette Rivas, this step-by-step guide makes complex techniques clear, allowing you to achieve the most coveted results. In this informative handbook you will find: An extensive chapter on men’s grooming techniques and hair products Specific techniques for dramatic and long lasting hair color Lists of the best hair tools and instructions for how to use them to achieve different looks Information about how production schedules, cast, and crew are all affected and influenced by the hair and makeup team Details on how to run a successful and organized hair and makeup trailer on set Whether you are a professional in the field, or a student looking to break in to the industry, this book will provide you with secrets and information that you cannot find anywhere else.
Hair to Dye For: DIY Tutorials for Modern Mermaids, Creative Cosplay, and Everyday Glamour
by Ash FortisThe expert hair colorist shares dozens of dyeing techniques in this gorgeously illustrated volume that will inspire you to get creative with your hair!Ever wanted blue hair? How about red, purple, green, white, pink, or grey? How about a bunch of those at once? With this book, your fantasy hair can be your next look. Written by Ash Fortis, the founder of XO Hair Lab, Hair to Dye For includes step-by-step instructions for dozens of hair coloring techniques, from highlights to hologram hair. Ash’s easy-to-follow explanations feature gorgeous photography and custom how-to illustrations. Hair to Dye For will not only show you how to dye your hair, it will give you inspiration for amazing looks you’ve never even imagined.
Haircuts by Children and Other Evidence for a New Social Contract (Exploded Views Ser.)
by Darren O'DonnellA cultural planner's immodest proposal: change how we think about children and we just might change the world. We live in an ‘adultitarian’ state, where the rules are based on very adult priori- ties and understandings of reality. Young people are disenfranchised and power- less; they understand they’re subject to an authoritarian regime, whether they buy into it or not. But their unique perspectives also offer incredible potential for social, cultural and economic innovation. Cultural planner and performance director Darren O’Donnell has been collaborating with children for years through his company, Mammalian Diving Reflex; their most well-known piece, Haircuts by Children (exactly what it sounds like) has been performed internationally. O’Donnell suggests that working with children in the cultural industries in a manner that maintains a large space for their participation can be understood as a pilot for a vision of a very different role for young people in the world – one that the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child considers a ‘new social contract.’ Haircuts by Children is a practical proposal for the inclusion of children in as many realms as possible, not only as an expression of their rights, but as a way to intervene in the world and to disrupt the stark economic inequalities perpetuated by the status quo. Deeply practical and wildly whimsical, Haircuts by Children might actually make total sense. ‘No other playwright working in Toronto right now has O’Donnell’s talent for synthesizing psychosocial, artistic and political random thoughts and reflections into compelling analyses ... The world (not to mention the theatre world) could use more of this, if only to get us talking and debating.’ – The Globe and Mail
Hairspray (Wiley-blackwell Series In Film And Television Ser. #12)
by Dana HellerBy reconsidering assumptions about mainstream popular culture and its revolutionary possibilities, author Dana Heller reveals that John Waters' popular 1988 film Hairspray is the director's most subversive movie. Represents the first scholarly work on any of film director John Waters' films Incorporates original interview material with the director Reveals meanings embedded in the film's narrative treatment of racial and sexual politics
Hairstyled
by Anne ThoumieuxSpruce up any outfit with your best accessory--your hair!You don't need to be a professional to get show-stopping hair. Hairstyled presents 75 deceptively simple techniques for creating your favorite high-fashion hairstyles. Dress up your everyday look with a ballerina bun or accessorize with a scarf bow. Turn heads at special occasions with the woven crown braid or a regal bouffant. Each style has how-to photographs that are easy to follow, and chapters dedicated to a variety of hair lengths and textures help you update your look whether you have a pixie cut or long, curly tresses. With product tips and countless ideas for accessorizing your 'do and inventive variations on classic styles, Hairstyled is your guide to getting gorgeous hair every day.
The Hairy Bikers' Veggie Feasts: Over 100 delicious vegetarian and vegan recipes, full of flavour and meat free!
by Hairy BikersTHE IRRESISTIBLE NEW SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER.At last, vegetarian and vegan food Bikers' style! In this brand-new collection of down-to-earth yet satisfying meat-free dishes, Si and Dave have gathered together their most hearty and warming comfort food ... thatjust happen to be vegetarian! Triple tested, with maximum taste and minimum fuss, these recipes are simply epic.Si and Dave have been on a mission. They've travelled the world to discover the very best meat-free recipes that shake off the dull and add the delicious. There's no meaty sacrifice here, just fantastic food.From the ultimate veggie curries to the perfect crowd-pleasing tray bakes, satisfying soups, pastas and pies to a veggie twist on burgers, barbecues and a banging breakfast brunch, The Hairy Bikers' Veggie Feasts is bursting with meat-free delights you'll turn to time and time again, all made with ingredients that can be bought easily and won't cost the earth.With savoury favourites like Chilli Bean Bake and Indian Shepherd's Pie, snacks including Pickled Onion Bhajis and Cheese and Marmite Scones, and sweet treats like Jammy Dodgers and the ultimate Chocolate Brownies, this new cookbook will be your meat-free bible.Si and Dave have made it even easier - and more delicious - to eat meat free. These recipes are a real turnip for the books ... so get cooking and enjoy.
Hal Hartley (Contemporary Film Directors)
by Mark L. BerrettiniSince the late 1980s, Hal Hartley has challenged standards of realist narrative cinema with daring narrative constructions, character development, and the creation of an unconventional visual world. In this pioneering critical overview of his work and its cultural-historical context, Mark L. Berrettini discusses seven of Hartley's feature films, including The Unbelievable Truth, Trust, Simple Men, Amateur, Henry Fool, Fay Grim, and The Book of Life. Drawing on journalism, theories of representation, narrative and genre, and cinema history, Berrettini discusses the absurdist-comedic representation of serious themes in Hartley's films: impossible love, coincidence and human relations, extreme isolation, and the restrictions posed by gender norms. He looks at the films' consistently absurd tone and notes how these themes reappear within framing narratives that shift from the seemingly mundane in Hartley's earliest works to the vibrantly creative and fantastic in his later films. Employing close analysis and theories related to cinematic narrative and to realism, the book's critical appraisal of Hartley's films considers aspects of American independent cinema and postwar European cinema, antirealism, and minimalism. The volume concludes with a pair of in-depth interviews with the director from two distinct points in his career.
Half Hour of Pencil Power: Fast and Fun Drawing Lessons for the Whole Family!
by Mark KistlerTap into the powerfully positive impact of drawing for the whole family with 25 drawing sessions! In March 2020, Mark Kistler received a call that his son's school was going virtual for the remainder of the school year. He began holding daily livestreams, leading half hour drawing sessions for what became hundreds of thousands of kids over two months, giving families a much-needed break from the chaos of the pandemic. Now, Mark brings these stress-relieving, creative outlets to life in 25 original lessons, including:Space Kitty!Dino RideParachuting PenguinSinging SharkNinja Banana—and more!Harnessing the life inspiring and transformative power of the visual arts, Half Hour of Pencil Power brings together parents, educators, and the kids they care for with step-by-step drawing lessons, all of which can be done in a half hour or less. Drawing will help your kid have fun, decrease loneliness, build self-esteem, and increase creativity, and Pencil Power is accessible, imaginative, and oodles of fun for everyone. &“Mark Kistler has created a series of wonderful, rewarding and easy (even for me) drawing activities that can help children, teens, and families connect to their inner selves as well as to each other.&”--from the Foreword by Jeffrey Bernstein, PhD, author of 10 Days to a Less Defiant Child