A comprehensive manual on amateur theatrical productions includes discussions of casting, direction, rehersals, acting, sets, costumes, makeup, and performances

Putting on a Play

Legat, Michael

Humor & Entertainment

St Martins Pr

The Silk Maker

Literature & Fiction

Contemporary

Ulverscroft Large Print Books

Ambitious and talented Jean-Paul Fontaine had one overwhelming desire – to run an exclusive restaurant in London. His path was beset with frustration and tragedy but in time he rose from the penniless young waiter he had been when he arrived in London to the proprietor of 'The Silver Fountain' – a delightful restaurant in a quiet street in Soho. The Silver Fountain was to prove only the beginning of a longstanding and intense relationship between the Fontaine family and the restaurant world. Moving through the generations from the 1870s to the 1930s, and from London to Paris and New York, this is a passionate tale of obsession, ambition and culinary creation.

The Silver Fountain (CH)

Charnwood

Reckless and headstrong Jan Shapiro resigned himself to the fact that he would never learn the intricate skills of diamond cutting. But this was the family business and his father, a devout Jew, saw it as Jan’s duty to follow in his footsteps. Depressed and frustrated, Jan rashly decided to leave his native Amsterdam and his childhood sweetheart to begin a new life. He would set sail for South Africa and find work in the diamond mines. On board the ship he teamed up with Harry Templeton, an eager young Englishman, and the two journeyed together to the diamond mines. What lay ahead was a story of passion, love, betrayal – and riches beyond measure.

The Shapiro Diamond (CH)

An author's guide to publishing

Business & Money

Skills

Hale

This guide is designed for would-be authors who want to improve their chances of publication, and especially for those who have difficulty with such matters as punctuation, spelling, grammar, and the choice of words. The second part of the book is concerned with the preparation of a typescript, market research, submissions, contracts, and many other subjects related to the professional approach to writing.

The Nuts and Bolts of Writing

Robert_Hale

<p>Since the previous revision many changes have taken place in the publishing world, not least the abandonment of the Net Book Agreement and the developments in electronic publishing. Good advice as well as a useful account of the publishing process and its structure is presented in this 3rd edition which has been extensively rewritten and reset.</p>

An Author's Guide to Publishing

Politics & Social Sciences

Social Sciences

Robert Hale, Ltd.

The emphasis throughout is on practical advice, based on the author's long experience as a publisher, as the author of more than a dozen published books and as a teacher of creative writing. This book is a guide to the intricacies of plotting. Michael Legat has written "An Author's Guide to Publishing", "Writing For Pleasure and Profit" and "The Nuts and Bolts of Writing".

Plotting the Novel

Non-Fiction Books

<p>Brimming with useful advice and tips, this guide to writing warns against common pitfalls and teaches you how to adopt a professional attitude towards your work. Chapters cover such aspects of writing as the novel, short stories, non-fiction, articles, poetry, plays, radio and television scripts—even children's books. A detailed look at how to prepare a typescript, where and how to submit it and a discussion on the rewards of writing conclude this invaluable book. Whether you are a beginner or a more experienced writer, you will enjoy Michael Legat's lively anecdotes and down-to-earth approach.</p>

Writing for Pleasure and Profit

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