The Film Book: A Complete Guide to the World of Film

A comprehensive, fun-to-browse, and easy-to-use source of everything you want to know about the movies and the people behind them, "The Film Book" is a unique treasure trove of a guide that will appeal to anyone who loves movies.
From the history of the art form to techniques, and then the films themselves, "The Film Book" provides an overview of cinematic styles and genres; the industry's greatest and most influential directors, and their key works; as well as looking at filmmaking around the world, from Hollywood to Bollywood.

Compelling People: The Hidden Qualities That Make Us Influential

How People Judge You—And How To Come Out Looking Good

You will never look at people the same way again—including yourself—after this lively look at how we make character judgments.

 

Walter J. Ong’s classic work provides a fascinating insight into the social effects of oral, written, printed and electronic technologies, and their impact on philosophical, theological, scientific and literary thought. This thirtieth anniversary edition – coinciding with Ong’s centenary year – reproduces his best-known and most influential book in full and brings it up to date with two new exploratory essays by cultural writer and critic John Hartley.

The 100 Most Influential Inventors of All Time

Grade 9 Up–This ambitious series corrals world history's major doers and thinkers whose work challenges and inspires people consistently, or incites change or reform on a large scale. People of many races and nationalities are represented. Careful wording bridges one chronologically arranged article to the next, enhancing the idea that one person's work builds on an earlier individual's accomplishments. The style of writing varies some from article to article. Some pieces are written in an accessible, straightforward style, while others are convoluted.