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Beginning with a moving story of working with Matthew Sheppard's mother Virginia in passing the hate crimes bill that bears Matthew's name, Solmonese shows how he discovered that channeled anger can drive a commitment to change. Mrs. Sheppard taught him to keep his unquestionably justifiable anger from blinding him in the moment, and instead use it strategically, in the service of a larger purpose. In this book he uses the lessons he learned during...
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Technical Theater for Nontechnical People helps actors, directors, stage managers, producers, and event planners understand every aspect of technical theater-from scenery, lighting, and sound to props, costumes, and stage management. In this thoroughly revised new edition, the popular guide firmly embraces the digital age with new content about digital audio, intelligent lighting, LED lighting, video projection, and show control systems, all explained...
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Getting a good home video is hit-or-miss. Plenty of times, they're dark and fuzzy and Aunt Myrna is washed out and Junior . . . do his eyes always look like that? This unique, accessible guide for living room and classroom provides step-by-step instructions with ten "assignments," plus ideas and information on everything from basic concepts to planning, shooting, and editing, Making Real-Life Videos frees the talents of anyone who has ever wanted...
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Doing business nowadays often means globally, whether that is clients, vendors, or customers. Communicating you message effectively-online or in person-has become a must. If you want the best outcome, you must serve the growing need for cultural training that links awareness to action.
In our increasingly interconnected world, communication is key. Whether you're speaking in public, writing an email, or going through an important negotiation, how...
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"People have forgotten how to be funny," says Chris Vogler in his foreword to What Are You Laughing at? Luckily, experienced and award-winning humor writer Brad Schreiber is here to remind us all how it's done. If laughter is the best medicine, be prepared to feel fit as a fiddle after perusing these pages. Brad's clever wit and well-timed punch lines are sure to leave you grasping your sides, while his wise advice will ensure that you're able to...
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An Introduction to the World of Theater
A friendly and practical guide to the stage, The Essentials of Theater will prepare actors and crew for their next show. Perfect for college students in theater programs, as well as community theater troupes, this book covers all the bases-from a brief history on theater over the centuries and basic terminology to tips on interpreting scripts, developing characters, and utilizing props. Lisa Mulcahy's helpful...
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Sometimes it seems like everybody's writing a screenplay. But who reads those screenplays? Professional story analysts, that's who. Screenplay Story Analysis explains exactly how to become a professional story analyst. Along with a basic how-to on writing a story analysis-or "coverage"-this book explains the techniques and thought processes involved in reading and evaluating a screenplay. Get familiar with terms, techniques, and general story elements....
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Un guide pratique et accessible pour réussir votre négociation de salaire
La négociation de salaire fait aujourd'hui partie intégrante du monde professionnel. Malgré tout, nombreux sont ceux qui ignorent encore les codes régissant cette étape délicate. Pourtant, celle-ci n'est pas à prendre à la légère, car les conséquences qui en découlent sont nombreuses. Comment maîtriser l'art du compromis afin de devenir un négociateur redoutable...
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This complete summary of the ideas from "Wining Through Intimidation" explains how intimidation is always present in business exchanges, with the people involved being either intimidated, which puts them in a weaker position, or being intimidating, putting them in a superior position. In this summary, the concept of intimidation is further explained and its basic principles and theories are explored, thus providing you with the necessary tools to...
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Star of the hit show Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles, Josh Flagg has mastered the ability to negotiate the largest deals in real estate. Now, he's ready to share his secrets to mastering any negotiation in any industry and at any level. This is The Art of the Deal for today's negotiators.
Josh Flagg began his real estate career as a student at Beverly Hills High School. He swung big and hit, landing him in the perfect position to take on some of...
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Drones are the next frontier in photography. This cutting-edge technology, still unexplored by the masses, can bring visual artistry to new and exciting heights. The Handbook of Drone Photography will be the go-to manual for consumers wishing to harness the power of drones to capture stunning aerial photographs.
This book covers everything one needs to choose the right drone, to get airborne, and to capture and share incredible content. With easy...
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Murphy's Law tells us that if something can go wrong, it will. Al Casey tells us: If things can go right, they should. But you've got to make them go right by working hard. One of the most successful-and original-American businessmen of our time, Al Casey was a no- nonsense turnaround specialist who, if offered a choice of two or more jobs, always chose the more challenging. He transformed places as diverse as American Airlines and the United States...
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New York's Broadway theatre scene has long been viewed as the "top of the heap" in the world theatre community. Taking lessons from the very best, this innovative guide delves into the business side of the renowned industry to explain just how its system functions. For anyone interested in pursuing a career on Broadway, or who wants to grow a theatre in any other part of the world, The Business of Broadway offers an in-depth analysis of the infrastructure...
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An award-winning investigative journalist takes us inside the ten business deals that have transformed the modern world.
We tend to think of our world as controlled by forces we basically understand, primarily the politicians we elect. But in The Deals That Made the World, Jacques Peretti makes a provocative and quite different argument: much of the world around us-from the food we eat to the products we buy to the medications we take-is shaped by...
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The must-read summary of Brian Dietmeyer and Rob Kaplan's book: "Strategic Negotiation: A Breakthrough 4-Step Process for Effective Business Negotiation".
This complete summary of the ideas from Brian Dietmeyer and Rob Kaplan's book "Strategic Negotiation" shows that negotiating effectively isn't really an art. It is a science or process that can and should be systemised as deals are becoming more and more complex. In their book, the authors provide...
216) HBR's 10 Must Reads on Negotiation (with bonus article "15 Rules for Negotiating a Job Offer" by
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Learn to be a better negotiator--and achieve the outcomes you want.
If you read nothing else on how to negotiate successfully, read these 10 articles. We've combed through hundreds of Harvard Business Review articles and selected the most important ones to help you avoid common mistakes, find hidden opportunities, and win the best deals possible.
This book will inspire you to:
Control the negotiation before you enter the room
Persuade others to...
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Selling Your Photography is the road map to help photographers find their way through the complexities of the marketplace and get their images published! This insider's guide examines magazines, newspapers, books, posters, greeting cards, calendars, brochures, print and Web advertisements, annual reports, and more. Chapters cover how to:
• Break into diverse markets
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218) Starting Your Career as a Freelance Photographer: The Complete Marketing, Business, and Legal Guide
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Here is a virtual treasury of advice, insight, and guidance for every freelance photographer! From creating a portfolio and promoting your work to winning the first client and running a healthy, profitable business, Starting Your Career as a Freelance Photographer provides crucial marketing, business, and legal know-how for every step of the process. New entrepreneurs will discover in-depth information on choosing the right location, interacting with...
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At last! The eagerly anticipated revised edition of the photographer's 'business bible' is here, fully updated with the last word on key business practices, industry standards, and resources. Up-to-the-minute coverage now includes digital asset management; metadata standards; the role of Internet, FTP, and e-mail technologies; the impact of media consolidation on assignment and stock photography; and much more. This indispensable guide covers the...
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This honest, tell-all guide is written by one of the best-known players of the media photography business. Drawing from decades of experience as a working photographer and industry leader, the author defies popular business myths and trend-driven behavior by providing a fresh, common-sense approach to running a photography business. The essentials of running a photography business are covered-from setting a strategic vision to managing finances.
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