This easy-to-follow yet incredibly detailed 350-page book is the industry standard on accents and dialects of the English language. You get not only a proven system of instruction instead of mere voice mimicry, but an invaluable collection of 12 CDs. (This is the 2010 edition. The new, more user-friendly 2011 perfect-bound edition is also available on Amazon, direct from the publisher. (Enter 0615461506 in the Amazon search box to find the catalog page for the new version.) Paul Meier is a leading dialect coach for theatre and film, and contained in this impressive publication is his entire standard repertoire of the 24 most valuable accents and dialects for actors: Afrikaans (South Africa), American Deep South (Mississippi/Georgia/Alabama), American Southern (Kentucky/Tennessee), Australian, Cockney, Downeast New England, French, General American, German, Hampshire, Indian, Irish, Italian, Liverpool, New York, Northern Ireland, Russian, Scottish, South Boston, Spanish (Castilian &amp; Colonial), Standard British English (Received Pronunciation), Welsh, Yiddish, and Yorkshire. Coaching many famous actors (Tobey Maguire, Tom Wilkinson, Mark Ruffalo, etc.), Meier has also taught dialects at RADA, LAMDA, Webber-Douglas, the North Carolina School of the Arts, and other famous institutions. In addition to his user-friendly practice material, for each dialect Paul coaches you in two monologues (one male and one female) from a well-known play or film, and links you to the hundreds of online recordings of native speakers on his International Dialects of English Archive (IDEA). Further enhancing the value of the book are his interactive IPA phonetics charts, in addition to information on his unique show-specific dialect CDs for hundreds of plays and musicals, custom CD recording, and phone-coaching services. Easy enough for the beginner, rigorous enough for the experienced professional.

Accents and Dialects for Stage and Screen (includes 12 CDs)

PAUL MEIER

Paul Meier Dialect Services

This easy-to-follow yet incredibly detailed 370-page book is the industry standard on accents and dialects of the English language. This is the updated, improved and perfect-bound 2012 edition, with photos. You get not only a proven system of instruction instead of mere voice mimicry, but an invaluable collection of 12 CDs. Paul Meier is a leading dialect coach for theatre and film, and contained in this impressive publication is his entire standard repertoire of the 24 most valuable accents and dialects for actors: Afrikaans (South Africa), American Deep South (Mississippi/Georgia/Alabama), American Southern (Kentucky/Tennessee), Australian, Cockney, Downeast New England, French, General American, German, Hampshire, Indian, Irish, Italian, Liverpool, New York, Northern Ireland, Russian, Scottish, South Boston, Spanish (Castilian &amp; Colonial), Standard British English (Received Pronunciation), Welsh, Yiddish, and Yorkshire. Coaching many famous actors (Tobey Maguire, Tom Wilkinson, Mark Ruffalo, etc.), Meier has also taught dialects at RADA, LAMDA, Webber-Douglas, the North Carolina School of the Arts, and other famous institutions. In addition to his user-friendly practice material, for each dialect Paul coaches you in two monologues (one male and one female) from a well-known play or film, and links you to the hundreds of online recordings of native speakers on his International Dialects of English Archive (IDEA). Further enhancing the value of the book are his interactive IPA phonetics charts, in addition to information on his unique show-specific dialect CDs for hundreds of plays and musicals, custom CD recording, and phone-coaching services. Easy enough for the beginner, rigorous enough for the experienced professional.

Accents and Dialects for Stage and Screen (with 12 CDs)

A revolutionary approach to dealing with life's challenges that guides readers in how to face them and to recognize them as gifts from God.
At one time or another everyone finds themselves questioning, "Does God still love me? Is there a purpose for all this pain?" Drs. Meier and Henderson teach readers how to face painful struggles head-on in a way that allows them to grow and mature emotionally and spiritually. In this timely book they explore the seven most common life challenges:
<ul>
<li>Injustice</li>
<li>Rejection</li>
<li>Loneliness</li>
<li>Loss</li>
<li>Discipline</li>
<li>Failure</li>
<li>Death</li>
</ul>
In addition they offer the three reasons we often miss the gifts these challenges can be. This unique approach to an age-old problem will encourage and challenge readers to grow through their struggles instead of wasting energy trying to avoid them altogether.

Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain: Uncover the Hidden Potential in Life's Most Common Struggles

Religion & Spirituality

David Livingstone Henderson

Christian Books & Bibles

Thomas Nelson. Inc.

A study based on modern psychiatry and biblical theology examines the causes of fear, phobias, and anxiety to offer clinical, psychological, and spiritual solutions.

Fear Less for Life: Break Free to a Life of Hope and Confidence

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Robert L. Wise

Arterburn, Steve

Mental Health

In this fascinating, action-filled sequel to their bestselling 'The Third Millennium', the authors portray the wonder of life during Christ's millennial reign and the triumph of the ultimate confrontation between Satan and Jesus Christ.

Fourth Millennium

Literature & Fiction

Robert Wise

United States

Thomas Nelson

Argues that many compulsive overeaters crave food to satisfy their hunger for love, explains how they can change their eating habits and attitudes toward food, and outlines a ten-stage recovery program

Love Hunger: Recovery from Food Addition- 10-stage Life Plan for Your Body, Mind, and Soul

Robert Hemfelt

Frank Minirth

Sharon Sneed

Thomas Nelson Publishers

Accent Your Character Volume 1 - Cockney and the Queen's English

Pulp Gamer

Why is this relationship so hard? It is so invigorating to know that we don't have to stay stuck. Even if we're not the one struggling with narcissism, we can change the way we relate to the people who do. 
Find out if the stress in your relationships with family, friends, or at work is unknowingly caused from narcissism in yourself or others... Narcissism is actually much more common than we may think and, in reality, most of us have some of these characteristics. 
You Might Be a Narcissist If... was written by two psychotherapists and a psychiatrist with decades of both personal and professional experience with narcissism. It is filled with many interesting-to-read stories taken from the authors' or their clients' lives that clearly demonstrate examples of narcissism. A Narcissism Questionnaire and practical suggestions are given for dealing with narcissism whether it's in your spouse, a co-worker, or even yourself.

You Might Be a Narcissist If... - How to Identify Narcissism in Ourselves and Others and What We Can Do About It

Self-Help

Cynthia Munz

Lisa Charlebois

Relationships

Langdon Street Press (a division of Hillcrest Publishing Group, Inc.)

Accents and Dialects for the Younger Actor (CD included)

Dialects of the British Isles (includes five CDs)

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