Download or read book Through Her Lens written by E. Sereny and published by Acc Art Books. This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: - One of the largest archives of film-set photography and editorial magazine shots from the '70s and '80s- Introduction by Jacqueline Bisset and Charlotte Rampling- Archive contains almost 100 unseen pictures, all narrated by Eva Sereny herself: a top professional photographer, working in a male-dominated field- Includes shots from the sets of several great classical films ('The Great Gatsby', 'The Night Porter', and 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom', and more)Stories and photography intermingle on the pages of this gorgeous homage to '70s and '80s cinema and celebrity. Including rare and never-before-seen images, Through Her Lens is a wonderful collection of images and memoires that capture the spirit of the age. From unexpected late-night calls from Romy Schneider, to a stay at Paul Newman's home in Connecticut; from working on set with Bernardo Bertolucci, Werner Herzog, Steven Spielberg and Sydney Pollack, to lounging poolside with Raquel Welch; Sereny reveals her favorite moments from working behind the lens. This is the first photographic retrospective of Sereny's star-studded career, including nearly 100 never-before-seen images complemented by Eva's own stories.

Download or read book Lens on Life written by Stephanie Calabrese Roberts and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2013-04-12 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mostly candid and spontaneous, documentary photography serves to preserve a moment in time. In Lens on Life, celebrated documentary photographer and author of the best-selling The Art of iPhoneography: A Guide to Mobile Creativity, Stephanie Calabrese Roberts, inspires you to explore, shoot, and share documentary photographs, guiding you as you define your own style. Illustrated with the author's striking artwork and diverse insight and perspectives from seasoned photographers including Elliott Erwitt, Elizabeth Fleming, Sion Fullana, Ed Kashi, John Loengard, Beth Rooney, and Rick Smolan, this book will sharpen your artistic intuition and give you the confidence to take on personal or professional documentary assignments. Full of advice that will challenge you and strengthen your photography, Lens on Life shows you how to capture an authentic view of your world.

Download or read book Women Through the Lens written by Shuqin Cui and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 2003-01-01 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Women Through the Lens will appeal to scholars and students in the fields of film, gender, and Asian studies, and to general readers interested in Chinese cinema."--Jacket.

Download or read book The Forest written by Jonathan Miller and published by BoD - Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-06-17 with total page 742 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the heart of the cursed woodland surrounding a small village, lies a legend whispered among the townsfolk - the tale of a sinister entity that preys on the souls that dare to venture into the forest. Sarah, fueled by curiosity and bravery, embarks on a quest to uncover the truth behind the legend, accompanied by her closest companions. As they delve deeper into the mystery, the boundaries between reality and terror blur, and the group is plagued by nightmares and hallucinations. Each member faces their deepest fears, testing the bonds of friendship that once united them. Determined to find a way to banish the malevolent force, Sarah and her friends unearth texts promising salvation. With urgency in the air and determination burning within them to bring the entity's reign to an end, they embark on a perilous journey, unaware of the darkness awaiting them. As they plunge deeper into the forest, paranoia festers, alliances falter, and trust dwindles as they confront their inner demons. Their quest turns into a battle of survival as they realize they had become the hunted. The Forest is a chilling tale of courage, loyalty, and the enduring power of hope against unimaginable horrors.

Download or read book New York Through the Lens written by Vivienne Gucwa and published by Ilex Press. This book was released on 2023-07-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Street photographers will never tire of New York as a subject. It is the perfect setting for the genre, the world's most evocative cityscape, against which candid, memorable moments play themselves out every day. Nearly a decade ago, Vivienne Gucwa began walking the streets of the city with the only camera she could afford a sub-$100 point-and-shoot and started taking pictures. Choosing a direction and going as far as her feet would take her, she noticed lines, forms and structures that had previously gone unnoticed, but which resonated, embodying a sense of home. Having limited equipment forced her to learn about light, composition and color, and her burgeoning talent won her blog millions of readers and wide recognition in the photographic community. New York Through the Lens showcases the stunning results of her ongoing quest. Filled with spectacular photographs and illuminated by Vivienne's own insightful commentary, NY Through the Lens acts as a beautiful travel guide to the city; it will be a must-read for her many fans and for any lover of street photography.

Download or read book Through Another Lens written by Charis Wilson and published by North Point Press. This book was released on 1999-05 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A memoir of the wife and model of photographer Edward Weston details their marriage and professional collaboration

Download or read book Meant for More written by Stephanie Hendrick and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2020-10-29 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you looked at the passion-fueled, purpose-driven women around you and felt as though you’re still trying to figure things out? Maybe you’ve settled for less than your dreams. Maybe you’re still stuck on someday. Maybe you just don’t know where to begin. In Meant for More, she details what it looks like behind the scenes to grow a seven-figure business with your husband only to ask for the grace to walk away from it all. While sharing her journey, she offers advice to help you find your God-given purpose and discover the untapped potential inside of you. In this guide, Hendrick insists your life is yours to live. It’s yours to design. You are made to impact this world in a way that no other person can. Despite what you’ve been told, passion can be met with purpose and grit can be coupled with grace. Through personal stories, practical tools, and actionable steps, she tells you how to grab that dream off the shelf and silence the voice telling you that you aren’t ready. Meant for More drives you closer to becoming the woman you need to become to fulfil the purpose you were made for.

Download or read book The Unexpected Love Objects of Dunya Noor written by Rana Haddad and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2018 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aspiring photographer Dunya Noor discovers early on that her curious spirit, rebellious nature, and very curly hair are a recipe for disaster in 1980s Syria. Many years later in London, she meets Hilal, the son of a humble tailor from Aleppo and no match for Dunya, daughter of the great heart surgeon Joseph Noor. But, dreamy, restless Dunya falls in love with Hilal and they decide to return to Syria together, embarking on a journey that will change them both forever. Rana Haddad's vivid and satirical debut novel captures the essence of life under the Assad dictatorship, in all its rigid absurdity.

Download or read book Trouble in Paradise written by Susan Connell and published by ePublishing Works!. This book was released on 2011-11-05 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When a beautiful, buttoned-down blonde turns up in a Central American rain forest looking for her brother in law (Tony), Reilly Anderson must stop her. He wants Tony to complete secret research for his pharmaceutical company. If Allison tells Tony he's about to be a daddy Reilly fears his researcher might bolt before the research is complete. Forget that Reilly and Allison are like nitro and glycerin, Reilly will do anything to keep her from her goal - including playing to her childhood (and, soon, adult) Tarzan fantasies! With the aid of a breast obsessed monkey, a recalcitrant ten year old boy and a jungle tree house Reilly soon captures Allison's heart. Body and soul, she is his as she lets down her hair - and her guard. But what about Reilly, the pharmaceutical executive who is just trying to save a bit of the rain forest and maybe the world? Hey, it's a jungle out there where anything can happen - and it does.

Download or read book What Was He Thinking written by Dr. Mike Bechtle and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2021-04-06 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Relationship and communication expert Mike Bechtle offers women an insider's guide to the puzzling male brain. Simple and practical, this book provides women with a roadmap for better conversations and improved relationships. Bechtle explains how men think, act, communicate, and grow in relationships, and even offers tips for communicating in a toxic relationship. Wives, girlfriends, mothers, daughters, friends, and coworkers will find real help within these pages.

Download or read book Body Grammar written by Jules Ohman and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2022-06-14 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A coming-of-age queer love story set in the glamorous but grueling world of international modeling—a "terrific debut ... roiling with deep questions of identity and art, love, and the irrepressible need for meaning in life" (Jess Walter, bestselling author of The Cold Millions) By the time Lou turns eighteen, modeling agents across Portland have scouted her for her striking androgynous look. Lou has no interest in fashion or being in the spotlight. She prefers to take photographs, especially of Ivy, her close friend and secret crush. But when a hike ends in a tragic accident, Lou finds herself lost and ridden with guilt. Determined to find a purpose, Lou moves to New York and steps into the dizzying world of international fashion shows, haute couture, and editorial shoots. It’s a whirlwind of learning how to walk and how to command a body she’s never felt at ease in. But in the limelight, Lou begins to fear that she’s losing her identity—as an individual, as an artist, and as a person still in love with the girl she left behind. A sharply observed and intimate story of grief and healing, doubt and self-acceptance set against the hyper-image-conscious industry of modeling and high fashion, Body Grammar shines with the anxieties of finding your place in the world and the heartbreaking beauty of pursuing love. A VINTAGE ORIGINAL

Download or read book Raising the Past written by Jeremy Robinson and published by Variance LLC. This book was released on 2006 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Arctic adventure that explores origins of the human species. It starts with the excavation of a frozen mammoth in the wilds of the Candian tundra and ends with a pitched battle for the future of mankind.

Download or read book Toward a Female Genealogy of Transcendentalism written by Jana L. Argersinger and published by University of Georgia Press. This book was released on 2014 with total page 513 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first large-scale, collaborative study of women's voices and their vital role in the American transcendentalist movement. Many of its seventeen distinguished scholars work from newly recovered archives, and all offer fresh readings of understudied topics and texts, shedding light on female contributions.

Download or read book Selah written by Pamela J. Lantz and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2022-09-08 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After Lila returns from a teaching assignment in Israel, she sets out to renovate her grandparents’ old farmstead into a camp for those with special needs and a respite for those who care for them. Handyman Vinny along with Chaplain Si and his collection of juvenile delinquents pitch in to ready the farm for action. A trip to a neighboring farm to purchase a therapy dog acquaints Lila with two new friends and partners in the cause. Patty grows by leaps and bounds, barreling her way into everyone’s hearts and homes with her tonics, lotions, critters, and sayings. Lila and her family transform in a way never imagined as they follow Gramp’s lead into the heart of Jesus. As Selah’s Farm emerges from pain and promise, the girls once again answer a call and follow it back to Israel in order to assist Team OSCF in rescuing trafficked children. Dr. Saige is back to her Holy Land excursions. Taking a cue from Lila’s grandfather, she seeks the names of Yeshua and travels to the Island of Patmos to discover Alpha and Omega. Tag along with Titi and Mr. Joey to the Sea of Galilee to learn about Jesus, the Teacher. Meet fisherman Thomas before climbing up the Mount of Beatitudes. Encounter Jesus as the Cornerstone, High Priest, Savior, and Bridegroom, to name a few. Witness Saige and Eden answer His invitation to intimacy and the Holy Spirit’s summons to journey to the ends of the earth.

Download or read book Anti Racist Leadership written by James D. White and published by Harvard Business Press. This book was released on 2022-03-22 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Building anti-racist companies by design creates great places to work for all. Business leaders ready to take a bold stance to make the world better for employees, for consumers, and for the greater community: Read this book. As leaders, you have the unique ability to reach thousands of employees and millions of consumers. It's time for you to build a truly diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment and, by extension, a more just society. This book provides a comprehensive plan for leaders who are ready to get serious about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and to create an anti-racist company culture. As a Black man at the highest levels of corporate America for over thirty years, James D. White has built a deep understanding of how to operationalize and integrate DEI agendas. As CEO and Chairman of the global smoothie chain Jamba Juice, he led a remarkable turnaround to make the company a model of strong performance built on a foundation of a diverse, anti-racist culture. He also draws on the experiences of other leaders at the vanguard of DEI. White writes with his daughter, Krista White, who brings to this book the heart and sensibilities of a younger generation devoted to equity and inclusion and intent on justice. Practical lessons and real-world examples of techniques used by seasoned experts will empower leaders who, at this urgent moment, are asking themselves what so many have asked James White: What can I do? You can start by reading this book.

Download or read book Rivalry at Silver Spires written by Ann Bryant and published by Usborne Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2016-01-01 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grace is at Silver Spires on a sports scholarship and feels the pressure to do well in competitions. But when someone starts writing hurtful messages saying she's just a show-off, she loses her nerve. Can she still come out on top? "Refreshing, fun and really re-readable!" - CITV

Download or read book Up in Flames written by Kira Sinclair and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2017-05-01 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Once burned, twice shy Lola Whittaker can't remember a time when she didn't want smoke jumper Erik McKnight—those stormy gray eyes, that rock-hard bod… But once burned, twice shy, and Lola swore she would never make the same mistake again. But that won't stop her from making a new one. Like getting into the wrong bunk and having the hottest night of her life—with Erik. Erik knows Lola will never forgive him for what happened that disastrous night six years ago—he sure as hell hasn't forgiven himself. But when the woman he's dreamed about every night since climbs into his bed, it's impossible to turn her away. It's just one night, right? Except now Lola's pregnant…