The Novel Companion is the advanced level of the interactive reading workbooks, Read and Write. Students will study six novels, autobiographies, and plays as they complete the Novel Companion workbook. The titles represent well-known and much loved literature both from the literary cannon and from award-winning modern works. They challenge advanced students by offering readabilities that are at grade level or one grade above level. The workbook also explains two methods of note taking.
The Teacher Guide includes an answer key and other teacher features.

Fine Cuts - The Art of European Film Editing

Roger Crittenden reveals the experiences of many of the greatest living European film editors through his warm and perceptive interviews which offer a unique insight into the art of editing - direct from masters of the craft.
In their interviews the editors relate their experience to the directors they have worked with, including:
Agnes Guillemot- (Godard, Truffaut, Catherine Breillat)
Roberto Perpignani- (Welles, Bertolucci, Tavianni Brothers)
Sylvia Ingemarsson- (Ingmar Bergman)
Michal Leszczylowski- (Andrei Tarkovsky, Lukas Moodysson)
Tony Lawson (Nic Roeg, Stanley Kubrick, Neil Jordan)
and many more...

Rhymes for Rhythm 3

Gone are the days, when poetry was used as a mere tool for memory training, through the mechanical repeti-tion of hundreds of lines. The sole purpose of learning poetry today in the elementary classes is to enjoy it. The music of words, the thrill of the galloping rhymes and the smooth rhythm should create an atmosphere which the child loves, providing him with an exhilarating sense of aesthetic pleasure. From such a level, it is possible to lead the child to the realms of creative aspiration in thought and word.

Learn to Relax

Dr. C. Eugene Walker’s relaxation techniques have helped thousands of people find relief from tension and stress. In this updated edition of his best selling Learn to Relax, Walker explains how creative problem-solving and decision-making can keep you from feeling overwhelmed and improve your ability to cope with everyday worries. You will find specific techniques – many of them new – that have proven successful in conquering anxiety, whether your periods of stress are brief and mild or you suffer from more severe, long-lasting bouts of anxiety. Fast, simple, and effective, Learn to Relax lets you beat stress and gain control of your life.

Take Charge Of Your Life

“When talking about personal success, I like to ask four questions. Why? Why not? Why not you? Why not now?” Why not acquire the means to travel first class through life, to see the Mona Lisa first hand, to swim the crystal waters of the Bahamas, to sample the food in Paris or Africa? Why not do it all? There’s really nothing like a view from the top.