How to Tell a Story: The Secrets of Writing Captivating Tales
By Peter Rubie and Gary Provost
Renowned instruction of the late Gary Provost with the literary and publishing savvy of his longtime colleague and friend Peter Rubie to show you how to transform your fiction, nonfiction or screenplay idea into a captivating tale sure to find an audience. Drawing on Provost's proven philosophies, Rubie examines every facet of storytelling, from narrative hooks to fulfilling climaxes. Through advice, exercises and an outstanding array of examples, you'll learn to create gripping narratives powered by strong characters. You'll discover the secrets of:
Taking a vacation in order to ride out the storm of a broken engagement, Constable Hamish Macbeth visits a bed-and-breakfast at coastal Skay, where he meets an annoying array of characters and finds himself the prime suspect in a murder.
The Modern World, Volume 5: Civilizations of Asia and the Pacific
While it is possible to speak of an Asia-Pacific region geographically, it is more difficult to trace a shared character or even a shared history in this vast area, whose peoples belong to more than 1,000 cultural groups and speak thousands of languages. Just as they vary greatly in size, the countries of modern Asia and the Pacific host a huge array of populations, natural resources, and cultures.
Completely updated every year, Costa Rica features gorgeous color photos of the lush rainforest, the amazing array of wildlife, and the spectacular beaches that await you.
Learn about practical Self Defense through fully illustrated handouts!
For use nowadays in dangerous cities - a good manual, specially for ladies who wish to learn self-defense.
The first Women's Self Defense program launched in the Philippines by the Defense Specialists taught a wide array of self defense lessons to women from all over the country.
