A FULLY ILLUSTRATED BOOK TO EXPLAIN THE CORONA VIRUS TO CHILDREN AND HELP PARENTS TO COPE

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'THE KNIGHT, THE PRINCESS AND THE INVISIBLE VIRUS'' is a beautifully illustrated book that guides children gently through the many big questions about the virus which is causing so much damage in the world.

Questions such as 'How do we fight it?', 'Why do I have to stay inside?', 'Will my pet get sick?' and 'Why can't I see my grandparents?'' are answered simply, truthfully and clearly to help adults explain to children what happens when the virus arrives.

Written like a dialogue between two friends who live next door,  It is entertaining and informative with a simple but exciting narrative, accompanied by illustrations of knights in shining armour, castles, kings and queens, and a warrior princess who knows it all.

Suitable for children aged 4+, this is an ideal book for parents and carers to read with their children, as well as teachers, therapists and counsellors working with young children.

ALL PROCEEDS GO TO CHARITY

CAN YOU LAST YOUR FIRST DAY?

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A gritty, realistic drama set in the malevolent world of human trafficking, GREENHORN shadows Sergeant Hardwood as he tests the resolve of idealistic rookie Pam Horn who has to prove herself to her fiercely charismatic superior. Over the next 24 hours, Pam will be pulled deeper and deeper into the ethical mire of Hardwood's logic as both officers put their lives and careers on the line to serve their conflicting notions of justice.

THE SECRETS OF BEAUTIFUL STEREO CINEMATOGRAPHY

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Whether magic like Hugo, incredible like Avatar or immersive like Life of Pi, 3-D films show us a world that engages and envelops the viewer like nothing else. Recent film production has rejuvenated this often mis-sold genre, and its technique has been remastered thanks to the advent of digital cameras. This book is about the possibilities of stereo cinematography, and how it can be approached simply and beautifully, created in a practical no-nonsense way. It begins with an overview of stereo cinematography, examining its past, present and future, and looks at how the genre has changed over time and where it is going next. The reader is then introduced to trade secrets that range from set design to editing, from operating to lighting by an award winning cinematographer like Franz Pagot, with a bonus chapter on 3-D sound design by Oscar winner (Slumdog Millionaire) Resul Pookutty. Beautifully illustrated by the author with drawings and photos from real life film sets, with simple tutorials including how to shoot steadicam in 3-D and how to train your eye to recognise as well as produce beautiful images, not only in stereo. This book shows you that being a cinematographer is about preparation not just talent and luck. Are any secrets revealed like the subtitle promises? Yes, and you will not be disappointed. Beautiful cinematography requires inspiration and that is why this book is indispensable, reassuringly knowing that all proceeds will go to The Meyer Children's Hospital (Florence) and to the Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity (London).

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EXPOSED SECRETS OF A BEAUTIFUL CRAFT

POETRY IN SEARCH OF LIGHT

A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO MOVING IMAGES ILLUSTRATION

PIU DI 800 AFORISMI ORIGINALI E 40 STUZZICANTI ILLUSTRAZIONI

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Non sarete mai senza parole dopo aver letto questo libro, di qualunque età voi siate. Questa è una raccolta di citazioni, commenti ed enunciati originali, divertenti e a volte crudeli che si spera forniscano la saggezza necessaria quando pensate "Ho ignorato consigli terribili e fatto errori eccellenti".
Un mix sapiente di aforismi spiritosi, a volte incredibili e spesso decisamente profondi, truismi per solleticare il cuore e provocare la mente.
Queste frasi divertono gli amici, fan colpo durante un discorso, oppure scaldano la serata prima di spegnere la luce. Fate tesoro che "Acquistare abilità inestimabili ti dà valore" e scervellatevi perché "Il bianco e nero fa bene alla materia grigia", mentre "Manda le tue labbra a un nuovo indirizzo, mi sono trasferito" può comunicare in modo efficace l'incomunicabile.
Ricordatevi che "Non è mai un buon momento, ma è sempre il momento buono" è un ottimo consiglio pratico e che, in ogni caso, "Un grande amore inizia sempre con una minaccia: voglio stare con te per sempre­­­".

SMALL STORIES FOR THE BIG SCREEN THAT WERE NEVER LOVED

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Francesco Pagot, screenwriter of feature films, describes these small stories like unloved cherubs who failed in their mission. From science fiction to animated magic, each of the stories collected here takes the reader into very different worlds every time, never failing to entertain or scare. Charming or titillating, terrifying or surreal, these tales definitely hit the spot with a sharp shot.

SOPRAVVIVERAI VENTIQUATTR'ORE?

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Le prime 24 ore di servizio dell'agente di frontiera Pamela Horn, che dovrà affrontare non solo un terribile superiore, il sergente Harwood, ma un mondo sordido di violenza perversa, sulla linea sottile e ambigua fra il bene e il male. Una giornata di pura adrenalina che sembra non finire mai, anzi, diventa sempre più lunga e crudele, trasformandosi in un inferno senza fine. Riuscirà la giovane recluta a sopravvivere?

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ALL THE TERMS YOU'LL HEAR AND THE ONES YOU WON'T

EVERY TAIL HAS A TWIST

THE BEAUTIFUL MOTHER

COME OCCUPARE UNA POLTRONA IN ITALIA

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Come possiamo attirare i giovani non solo al seggio, ma anche a partecipare attivamente al governo del Belpaese? Come vincere il pregiudizio che tutti i politici sono corrotti e la politica fa schifo? In queste chiacchierate con la figlia quasi diciottenne, un padre, appassionato di politica, spiega con semplicità arcani meccanismi e delicati equilibri di quest’arte cosi bistrattata, ma indispensabile all’uomo, che per natura è animale politico. Uno scambio profondo, ma al tempo stesso molto divertente, per far prendere coscienza a chi veramente rappresenta non solo il futuro, ma anche la grande e vera forza dell’Italia: i giovani.

WORDS FOR WHEN YOU ARE LOST FOR WORDS.

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You'll never be lost for words after reading this book whatever your age. This is a collection of original, sharp and at times cruel quotes, remarks and utterances that, hopefully, when you’ll think ‘I ignored some terrible advice and made some excellent mistakes.’ will provide the necessary wisdom. They are a clever mix of witty, oh-so-true and downright deep-thinking aphorisms and truisms to titillate the heart and provoke the mind. This is an absolute "must have" for amusing friends, impressing anyone during a speech, or just selfishly reading in the evening before switching off the lights. Or read it on the loo:‘Learning invaluable skills makes you worth it’. ‘Black and white is good for the grey matter’ is as true for this book as a black and white movie, while saying ‘Send your lips to a new address, I’ve moved’ can effectively communicate the incommunicable. So remember, ‘Intimacy is lost at the first fart’ is good practical advice and that in any case ‘Great love always starts with a threat: I want to be with you forever.’

RISKING DEATH SO OTHERS CAN GO LIVE TO TELL THE TRUTH

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The true story of journalists who enter war zones to feed the truth to other journalists who remain in the comfort of their hotels, and get the credit for it.

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A GUIDE TO FILM SAFELY UNDERWATER

THE SECRETS OF WORKING WITH HORSES IN THE MOVIES

DEATH IS THE FIRST SIMPTOM

A MOOHVING TRUE STORY