The Science of Screenwriting: The Neuroscience Behind Storytelling Strategies (Gulino Paul Joseph)(Paperback)

The Science of Screenwriting: The Neuroscience Behind Storytelling Strategies (Gulino Paul Joseph)(Paperback)

In a world awash in screenwriting books, The Science of Screenwriting provides an alternative approach that will help the aspiring screenwriter navigate this mass of often contradictory advice: exploring the science behind storytelling strategies. Paul Gulino, author of the best-selling

Screenwriting (Gulino Paul Joseph)(Paperback)

The great challenge in writing a feature-length screenplay is sustaining audience involvement from page one through 120. Screenwriting: The Sequence Approach expounds on an often-overlooked tool that can be key in solving this problem. A screenplay can be understood as being built of sequences of

Book of Alien (Scanlon Paul)(Paperback / softback)

The behind-the-scenes story of the making of one of the most popular and influential science fiction films of all time. Including over 200 sketches, working photographs and interviews, the text provides an insight into the creative processes behind

The Neuroscience of Suicidal Behavior (Van Heeringen Kees)(Paperback)

This book offers an accessible account of the neuroscience behind suicidal behavior and its potential for prevention. Neuroscience opens up opportunities to dispel myths that continue to hinder suicide prevention by helping people to understand suicide and providing effective prevention

The Science of Story: The Brain Behind Creative Nonfiction (Prentiss Sean)(Paperback)

Bringing together a diverse range of writers, The Science of Story is the first book to ask the question: what can contemporary brain science teach us about the art and craft of creative nonfiction writing? Drawing on the latest developments in cognitive neuroscience the book sheds new light on

Fat: The Secret Organ: The Surprising Science Behind the Most Misunderstood Part of the Body (Boon Mariette)(Paperback)

The groundbreaking science behind why we need to rethink our relationship with a much-maligned organ:

Understanding Baking: The Art and Science of Baking (Amendola Joseph)(Paperback)

The Science of Marvel: From Infinity Stones to Iron Man's Armor, the Real Science Behind the McU Revealed! (Alvarado Sebastian)(Paperback)

Science meets fantasy in this behind-the-scenes look at the Marvel Cinematic Universe--now you can experience the magic of the movies, and learn how to replicate it in real-life. The Marvel Cinematic Universe is filled with extraordinary humans and abilities. There are teenaged geniuses swinging

The Psychology of False Confessions: Forty Years of Science and Practice (Gudjonsson Gisli H.)(Paperback)

Provides a comprehensive and up-to-date review of the development of the science behind the psychology of false confessions Four decades ago, little was known or understood about false confessions and the reasons behind them. So much has changed since then due in part to the diligent work done by

The Tools of Screenwriting: A Writer's Guide to the Craft and Elements of a Screenplay (Howard David)(Paperback)

In The Tools of Screenwriting, David Howard and Edward Mabley illuminate the essential elements of cinematic storytelling, and reveal the central principles that all good screenplays share. The authors address questions of dramatic structure, plot, dialogue, character development, setting, imagery,

The Science of Cooking: Understanding the Biology and Chemistry Behind Food and Cooking (Provost Joseph J.)(Paperback)

Written as a textbook with an online laboratory manual for students and adopting faculties, this work is intended for non-science majors / liberal studies science courses and will cover a range of scientific principles of food, cooking and the science of taste and smell. Chapters include: The

The Tyranny of Science (Feyerabend Paul K.)(Paperback)

* Feyerabend was one of the most important philosophers of science of the second half of the 20th century. His most famous book, Against Method, was an international bestseller that sold hundreds of thousands of copies. * This book is based on one of the last texts he wrote, shortly before he

The Hockey Coaching Bible (Bertagna Joseph)(Paperback)

Featuring the insights, strategies, and experiences of the sport's top coaches, The Hockey Coaching Bible sets a new standard for those who teach the game, develop the players, and dominate the ice. Whether head coach or assistant, at the youth level or professional, you will find a wealth of

The Fundamentals of Political Science Research (Kellstedt Paul M.)(Paperback)

The third edition of the best-selling The Fundamentals of Political Science Research provides an introduction to the scientific study of politics. It offers the basic tools necessary for readers to become both critical consumers and beginning producers of scientific research on politics. The

Paranormality - The Science of the Supernatural (Wiseman Richard)(Paperback / softback)

Bestselling psychologist Richard Wiseman unravels the science behind our beliefs in telepathy, clairvoyants, mediums, ghosts, and

Particle at the End of the Universe - Winner of the Royal Society Winton Prize (Carroll Sean)(Paperback / softback)

The definitive, behind-the-scenes account of the greatest science story of our time - a Best Science Book of the Year for the Guardian, Financial Times, and New

How to Stop Compulsive Lying: Step-By-Step Strategies to Quit the Habit of Lying (Joseph David)(Paperback)

Political Science: A Global Perspective (Morlino Leonardo A.)(Paperback)

From the award-winning team behind the International Encyclopedia of Political Science Moving beyond mainstream 'traditional' approaches to bring you a new advanced-level introduction to political science. Political Science: A Global Perspective is a perfect introduction for postgraduates who

Borrowed Time: The Science of How and Why We Age (Armstrong Sue)(Paperback)

Uncovering the science behind how and why we age. The aging of the world population is one of the most important issues facing humanity in the 21st century--up there with climate change in its potential global impact. Sometime before 2020, the number of people over 65 worldwide will, for the first

The Science of Jurassic World: The Dinosaur Facts Behind the Films (Brake Mark)(Paperback)

A tale of some of the most amazing creatures ever to grace this tiny planet--unearth how the science fiction of the Jurassic World franchise inspired the evolution of dinosaur science. It all began in 1993. Jurassic Park was a movie landmark in the development of computer-generated imagery and

Out on the Wire: The Storytelling Secrets of the New Masters of Radio (Abel Jessica)(Paperback)

A Library Journal Best Book of 2015 Go behind the scenes of seven of today's most popular narrative radio shows and podcasts, including This American Life and RadioLab, in graphic narrative. Every week, millions of devoted fans tune in to or download This American Life, The Moth, Radiolab, Planet

Forbidden Universe - The Occult Origins of Science and the Search for the Mind of God (Picknett Lynn (Author))(Paperback / softback)

The fascinating exploration of the Hermetic origins of modern science and the secret agenda behind the search for the truth from the bestselling team of Lynn Picknett and Clive

The Physics of Star Wars: The Science Behind a Galaxy Far, Far Away (Johnson Patrick)(Paperback)

Explore the physics behind the world of Star Wars, with engaging topics and accessible information that shows how we're closer than ever before to creating technology from the galaxy far, far away--perfect for every Star Wars fan!Ever wish you could have your very own lightsaber like Luke Skywalker

Wee that Animals Pee (Mason Paul)(Paperback / softback)

Discover the wackiest facts about animals and their wee - and the scintillating science behind