This is a general spirituality book about increasing one's awareness and practice of gratitude in daily life. Tracing gratitude practice through the metaphor of the evolving four seasons, the book starts with spring, covering gratitude and the gift of creation and nature.
Based on years of practical experience and research by the California Center for Wildlife, this book is both a reference to the common North American wildlife and a guide to resolving - in the most humane ways possible - common conflicts that arise from human-wildlife contact.
Wolves once reigned as the premier predators in their range. This is an illustrated celebration of a powerful, intelligent hunter, which is now regarded as vital to the ecological integrity of the planet. It includes Native American legends, fiction, poetry, and the myths and fables of many lands. The book is illustrated by leading wildlife ...
From the Native Americans who roamed Iowa's woodlands to the immigrants who tamed the plains and founded its small towns, here is the real Iowa as seen through the eyes and words of its artists, writers, musicians, preachers, poets and politicians. 139 photos, 95 in full color.
With over 200 photos, drawings, storyboards, and the complete screenplay, this is a stunning pictorial moviebook of the film event of Summer 2001--Tim Burton's version of "Planet of the Apes".
In riveting detail and fully illustrated with stills, drawings, historical paintings, and images, this beautiful book covers the entire moviemaking odyssey. Included are fascinating sections on the selection and training of the tigers--cubs and full-grown--by world-renowned animal handlers.
Ridley Scott's previous films have demonstrated his mastery of cinematic storytelling that is epic in dimension but with a deeply personal, human core. In "Kingdom of Heaven," he turns to the Crusades--that world-shaping 300-year collision between Europe and the East.
More than 200 photos and drawings permeate this sweeping, visual companion tothe monumental Civil War film from the writer/director of "Gettysburg, " basedon the Jeff Shaara novel.
We're all going to be 40 at some point (if we're not already), and how we respond to this traditional transition may be one of the most important decisions of our lives. Fortunately, midlife today doesn't have to be greeted with the doom and gloom that it has so often in the past. Dr. Goldstein maintains that these are meant to be the best years ...
Generously illustrated with movie stills, historical photos, and posters in a stunning four-color book design -- the only official tie-in to the new film, starring Will Smith and directed by Michael Mann (The Insider). Includes over 200 images, the screenplay, behind-the-scenes stories, and writings by Norman Mailer, George Plimpton, Wilfred Sheed ...
An in-depth look behind the scenes of the making of Frankenstein. The book contains the full screenplay, biographies of the stars, detailed sections on casting, sets, camera-work, and the philosophy behind the film. It also features a study of the make-up of Robert de Niro as the monster.
In "Hairspray," its 1962--the 50s are out and change is in the air. The 2007 film version is based on the 2003 Tony Award-winning Broadway musical and includes a stellar cast and crew as well as new songs added to its award-winning score.
Abrams' colorful series of useful, charming books celebrates the essence of each of the 50 United States. Each delightful book pictures and describes what is exceptional about a state -- its natural wonders, historical and cultural milestones, and industrial innovations -- and profiles the explorers, artists, writers, and personalities who shaped ...
This illustrated companion is Ridley Scott's guided tour through the world of ancient Rome, accompanied by crew photos, production stills, storyboards, costume designs, scale drawings of sites, architectural renderings, weapons and vehicles.
A book about the making of the film. It includes pieces on the stars, information about the Dracula myth, an introduction by Francic Ford Coppola and the complete screenplay. The film itself stars Anthony Hopkins, Gary Oldman, Winona Ryder, Richard E. Grant, Keanu Reeves and Tom Waits.
This work looks at the making of the film "Men in Black". The book includes behind-the-scenes information and pictures on how the effects were achieved and the menagerie of alien creatures brought to life.
Renowned director Robert Zemeckis ("Forrest Gump") has applied his signature stamp to this beloved tale, and will be sharing it with audiences on November 6. This sumptuous hybrid Making of/Art of book introduces readers to the world behind Zemeckis's camera. Full color.
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