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  HowExpert Guide to Ballet - 101+...

  HowExpert, Lauren Dillon

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  If you are thinking about taking ballet classes, have a child who is starting to dance, or want to know more about ballet, then HowExpert Guide to Ballet is for you. This book covers many things, such as: 
  - How to find the best studio for you. 
  - Elements to look for in classes from ages 3 to 18. 
  - What to wear to class if you are a child or an adult dancer. 
  - Things to bring to class in your dance bag. 
  - How to make the perfect ballet bun. 
  - Proper ballet etiquette. 
  - How to behave in class, at the barre, and when dancing in the center of the room. 
  - Warm-up exercises to do sitting and standing. 
  - Basic feet and arm positions. 
  - The five major methods of ballet instruction. 
  - Advice and encouragement for adult beginners. 
  - The history of pointe shoes. 
  - How dancers soften or harden their pointe shoes from ripping them apart to baking them in the oven. 
  - What dancers wear inside their pointe shoes to make them comfortable. 
  - How to Identify “dead pointe shoes” and why they are dangerous. 
  - The history of male dancers in ballet. 
  - Information for parents whose sons want to take ballet classes. 
  - What Men’s Classes and Partnering Classes are. 
  - Featuring expert advice, tips and tricks, and stories from the barre. 
  About the Author 
  Lauren Dillon is a multifaceted writer who has been dancing classical ballet for over two decades. She has worked as a dance instructor for children and enjoys sharing classical ballet with others. Born and raised in Florida, Lauren was inspired to take ballet classes by her mother, who took ballet classes as an adult. Lauren earned her Bachelor of Arts in Russian & Eastern European Studies from Florida State University (FSU). 
  HowExpert publishes how to guides by everyday experts.

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  Brushstrokes to Bytes -...

  David Winter

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  Revolutionize Your Art Journey 
   
  Immerse yourself in a world where tradition meets technology with "Brushstrokes to Bytes: Exploring the Digital Transition." This book provides profound insights into the fusion of art and technology, guiding artists through the digital landscape. 
   
  Discover the Mind Power of Creativity: Challenge old beliefs and tap into newfound capabilities to enhance your work and amplify your artistic vision. 
   
  Dive into the Evolution of Artistry: Follow the journey from classic brushstrokes to digital bytes. Explore how digital canvases offer new opportunities and redefine art. Learn to use tools like the iPad Pro and ArtRage to transform your design approach and push boundaries. 
   
  Master Modern Tools: Discover digital painting techniques and blend traditional methods with modern innovation. Dive into Photoshop to develop advanced skills that elevate your artwork while maintaining your personal style. 
   
  Overcome, Adapt, and Inspire: Tackle common digital art challenges with tested solutions from seasoned artists. Learn how to stay inspired and cultivate a unique digital presence in this era. 
   
  Whether you're a seasoned artist or a curious beginner, "Brushstrokes to Bytes" will empower you to embrace change, spark your imagination, and create like never before. Transform your creative journey today!

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  Saving Michelangelo’s Dome - How...

  Wayne Kalayjian

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  1742: the famous dome atop Saint Peter's Basilica, designed by Michelangelo, is fractured and threatened with collapse. The dome is the pride of Italy and the largest of its kind anywhere in the world. And no one knows how to fix it. 
   
   
   
  This engaging and colorful narrative tells the overlooked story of how Michelangelo's Dome was saved from disaster by three mathematicians and Pope Benedict XIV, who had asked them for help. It is a gripping story of decisive leadership, crisis management, and scientific innovation, and the resistance that was faced when sailing into the headwinds of conventional thought. 
   
   
   
  In Saving Michelangelo's Dome, Stanford-trained engineer Wayne Kalayjian illustrates how new ideas in science and mathematics established an entirely new way of looking at the world—as well as solving its complex problems. In the end, listeners will appreciate that in saving Michelangelo's Dome from collapse, these three mathematicians and one determined pope unknowingly invented the profession of engineering as we practice it today. With it, they transformed the architectural world and ushered in generations of future buildings and structures that, otherwise, would never have been built.

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  The Mother of All Degrassi - A...

  Linda Schuyler

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  When a young schoolteacher decides to teach her Grade 8 class about filmmaking and creates a documentary that ends up being broadcast internationally, she sets in motion a career of storytelling for an age group largely ignored by TV executives … and creates one of the most-loved television franchises of all time
  		 
  Includes fabulous behind-the-scenes photos and stories for Degrassi fans
  		 
  Linda Schuyler, co-creator and executive producer of the long-running Degrassi series, shares her personal stories about the grit and determination necessary to make it as a woman entrepreneur in the bourgeoning independent Canadian television industry of the early 1980s.
  		 
  After surviving a near-fatal car accident in 1968, Linda found her life continuing to veer in unexpected directions, ultimately leading her to use her innate abilities as an educator to become a successful storyteller and businesswoman.
  		 
  Linda’s deep fondness for teenagers has made her a champion for adolescents. In The Mother of All Degrassi, she shares her strong belief that television is all about the story, and a good story is all about making the political personal. Through anecdotes and introspection — and some great behind-the-scenes stories for Degrassi fans — Linda examines her philosophy to dream big, think small, meet life head-on, and always keep an open heart.

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  The Elves Are In The Workshop

  Kim Mitzo Thompson, Karen Mitzo...

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  “The Elves Are in The Workshop” is a delightful story/song combination as they listen to this and follow along word-for-word in this adorably illustrated eBook. Kids will venture inside of Santa's workshop and meet his little helpers, who make and wrap all the toys! Fun music will entertain pre-readers as these rhymes reinforce early literacy skills needed for school success. This holiday season, kids and parents alike will enjoy reading and singing along to “The Elves Are in The Workshop” over and over again!

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  Shakespeare's Greatest...

  William Shakespeare

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  William Shakespeare, long hailed as the history's greatest dramatic writer, has been lauded for his mastery of poetic expression, his insight into the human condition and his deep exploration into the psyche and motivations of his characters. These skills are perhaps best encapsulated in the monologues he gives his various protagonists, villains and bit players.  From King Henry V's inspiring speech to his soldiers on the field of Agincourt to the villainous Merchant of Venice Shylock defending his own cruelty, to the shepherdess Phebe from "As You Like It" grappling with her sudden attraction to a young courtier, to Nick Bottom from "A Midsummer Night's Dream," awaking from what he considers the strangest dream in history, Shakespeare's monologues are short distillations of his larger themes - love and loss, fairness and inequity, power and envy, lust and purity.Fort Raphael Publishing is proud to present, in this first volume, some of Shakespeare's greatest monologues, each of which captures a shining, brilliant moment from his plays that gives us a deeper understanding of each character, whether flattering, damning or inspiring.Enjoy this collection of monologues from the greatest theatrical writer in the English language - William Shakespeare.

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