This popular book describes in detail a stage manager's job. It provides those just starting out in the profession with a solid grounding in theatre stage management practices and procedures. The disciplines of lighting, set design and sound are discussed but the main focus is the management of these elements and the processes and scheduling that go together to provide effective results.Chronologically following the production of a play, the book starts with pre-production planning...

Jacob Carter built his life around one vow: never be helpless again.As a Navy SEAL, fear is buried under discipline, muscle, and mission. He runs toward danger, protects the weak, and survives what breaks other men.Then an admiral forces him into Project 157.The experiment tears him through the hull of a weaponless ship and strips away everything he mistook for strength. Jacob wakes in a spiritual dimension where none of his training can save him.

Jacob Carter:I escaped Admiral Ash’s experiment. He wants me back.Now Sage and I are running through a country wired for surveillance, where drones sweep the sky, cameras watch every street, and Ash’s power reaches farther every day. He wants what the experiment made me—my altered blood, connection to the spirit, and whatever he thinks he can turn into a weapon.Staying ahead of Ash would be easier if the danger were only here.It isn’t.

Shows how the design process can be successfully applied to satisfy market needs and trendsFashion design seems to be a glamorous mystery for which only the fortunate few have sufficient talent to succeed. In reality, commercially successful results can be achieved if the right processes are followed in the early design process.Fashion Design sets out basic principles and exercises in order to make fashion design a logical process, providing a fram...

If you want to build a model railway but feel constricted and frustrated because you only have a very limited amount of space available, then this is the book for you. The author demonstrates that a railway modeller need never be 'stuck for space', and shows the reader how to design and construct a rewarding layout in even the smallest of spaces. He emphasizes that once you have found a home for your layout, be it in a garden shed, a spare room, a bookcase or even the top of an ironing boa...

From the 150 Best series, a gorgeous collection of inspiring design ideas for transforming tiny interiors into beautiful and inviting living spaces.Over the past decade, tiny spaces have grown in popularity thanks to skyrocketing real estate costs, increased awareness of climate change, and a return to urban living. But a smaller living space doesn’t mean sacrificing sophistication or comfort. 150 Best Tiny Interior Ideas showcases the latest ideas of inte...

* A single-source, on-the-job resource to help interior designers and architects solve any space planning problem* Simplifies code compliance (International Building Code, ADA, and more)* Includes hundreds of plans and details for every building type* Checklists and guidelines throughout

A great introduction for retail students, this book offers a user-friendly reference guide to all aspects of visual merchandising and covers both window dressing and in-store areas. Using examples from a range of shops, from fashion emporia to small outlets, the book offers practical advice on the subject, supported by hints and tips from established visual merchandisers. It reveals the secrets of their toolkit and information on the use of mannequins, the latest technology and how to cons...

In Stage Design - A Practical Guide Gary Thorne, a freelance theatre set and costume designer, introduces the concept of art and design for performance, drawing on his considerable experience in a wide variety of theatres. The book begins from first principles, and assumes no prior knowledge of the subject. Each chapter contains clear, concise text and informative illustrations; and concludes with practical exercises to, ensure that the reader has got the most out of the book, and stimulat...

The world of Orla Kiely is one where pattern reigns. Immediately recognisable, her unique design language and sure sense of graphic control has seen her label become a hugely successful global brand in the decade since its launch. From her early signature bags, the collection has grown to include a complete womenswear line, accessories, travel and homeware, sold in shops and outlets worldwide.Giving a personal account of what informs her work and inspires her designs, Orla looks at pattern...

Exhibition Design describes the skills needed to become an exhibition designer, including: developing a brief and working with clients; design principles for graphics, circulation, lighting, and accessibility; presenting ideas to clients; and the practicalities of production.A wealth of visual material includes photographs of completed exhibitions by world-renowned designers, concept drawings, computer renderings, charts and tables of information – all for a wide range of exhibitio...

In this comprehensive manual, Steve Bavister gives an invaluable insight into the business of being a photographer, with tips and examples of how to take great pictures in every genre, including:Advice on shooting and selling stock photographyHow to get your work into picture librariesSuccessful strategies for wedding and portrait photographyInspirational, high-quality examples from top photographersTips on running your own photography ...