Robert Childers Barton was one of the most enigmatic figures to emerge from the Irish Revolution, and his place in history was assured when he signed the Anglo-Irish treaty. Although he was a confidante of de Valera, Barton accepted the terms on offer in 1921. He voted for the document in both the Cabinet and the Dáil, recommending the treaty to the House in his Treaty Debate speech. Subsequently, however, he took the anti-treaty side in the Civil War.Although he w...

Style for Actors is an award-winning handbook and the definitive guide to roles in historical drama. Anyone who has ever struggled with capes, fans, swords, doublets and crinolines should make this third edition their constant companion.The past is a foreign country, and this outstanding book is concerned with exploring it from the actor's point of view. Specific guides to each major period give readers a clear map to discover a range from Greek, Elizabethan, Restoration a...

Acting Reframes presents theatre and film practitioners with a methodology for using Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) as a tool to aid their practice.Author Robert Barton uses the NLP approach to illustrate a range of innovative methods to help actors and directors, including:• reducing performance anxiety• enabling clearer communication• intensifying character analysis• stimulating imaginative rehearsal choices.The author also sho...

Elizabeth Monroe moved from Chicago to a small town in Ohio to live with her grandda, Bingo. He owned the construction company updating Peter’s house. Elizabeth was helping out until she could take her medical boards to transfer her license to Ohio.Robert Archer was bored with being an attorney and wanted to try his hand at construction. He had an eye for detail and wanted to help his brother, Peter, out. Robert was focusing so hard on the tile job that when Elizabeth suddenly spok...

Demystifying Generative AI: A Practical and Intuitive IntroductionIn an era where artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the world and redefining the way we work, Demystifying Generative AI: A Practical and Intuitive Introduction emerges as a key resource for professionals and enthusiasts seeking to leverage the transformative power of AI. Authored by AI experts Robert Barton and Jerome Henry, this book is a unique entry into the world of AI. Unlike ...

This new and updated edition of Voice: Onstage and Off is a comprehensive guide to the process of building, mastering, and fine-tuning the voice for performance. Revised with the contemporary actor in mind, this fourth edition empowers actors wishing to master their voice as performers.Every aspect of vocal work is covered, from the initial speech impulse and the creation of sound, right through to refining the final product in different types of performance. Tackling emer...

The Brotherhood of the Seven Kings is a compelling exploration of mystery, intrigue, and the battle between intellect and criminality, woven into a rich tapestry of interconnected stories. Set against the backdrop of late 19th and early 20th-century Europe, the anthology challenges readers with its deft blend of suspense and the supernatural. It features an array of narratives that capture the zeitgeist of Victorian and Edwardian sensibilities, where the shadows of conspiracy loom large, a...

Explore the intricately woven narratives of 'The Heart of a Mystery,' where the theme of enigma and revelation is masterfully handled across a spectrum of literary forms. This collection unravels the multifaceted nature of mystery, encapsulating both the psychological and the tangible. It invites readers into a world of suspense with stories that tease the intellect and stir the imagination. The diversity within the anthology is noteworthy, highlighting not just stories of conceptual intri...

Movement: Onstage and Off is the complete guide for actors to the most effective techniques for developing a fully expressive body. It is a comprehensive compilation of established fundamentals, a handbook for movement centered personal growth and a guide to helping actors and teachers make informed decisions for advanced study.This book includes:fundamental healing/conditioning processesessential techniques required for versatile performance

A collection of linked, short, mystery thriller stories featuring Norman Head - a member of the Brotherhood - and Madame Koluchy - a criminal mastermind. Having once escaped both the Brotherhood and Mme Koluchy, can Norman free himself and the victims a second time?

Journey through the subject of melancholia in this easily accessible volume, touching on topics from love and sex to religion and geography. A new volume to add to Hesperus's unique and bestselling 'On' series.

Embark on a Journey of Becoming More Like ChristM. Robert Mulholland Jr. defines spiritual formation as "the process of being formed in the image of Christ for the sake of others." Compact and solid, this definition encompasses the dynamics of a vital Christian life and counters our culture's tendency to make spirituality a trivial matter or reduce it to a private affair between "me and Jesus."In Invitation to a Journey, Mulholland offers valuable ...