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Bob Becker
New Orleans City Park
9781455627417
Regular price $45.00 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%
The recently retired CEO of New Orleans City Park shares here all the major events that impacted the park in the last twenty years, from Hurricane Katrina to COVID-19. Located in the center of New Orleans, the park and its post-Katrina recovery were essential to the recovery of the entire city. This striking book with color images recounts the experiences, both funny and heartbreaking, of the board, staff, and visitors to the park at a time of great upheaval. Bob Becker was a highly visible member of the community during his tenure as park CEO, and his behind-the-scenes stories will be of interest to fans of the park as well as professional city planners, park managers, disaster recovery experts, and universities worldwide.
Norma Hoagland
Black Herefords
9781455628599
Regular price $24.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%In the beef industry, new cattle breeds are rare. Only five have originated in America. This is the story of a couple who drew upon their heritage and life experiences to create the uniquely American Black Hereford cattle breed. Their lives in politics, beauty pageants, professional sports, advertising, international business, and law all played a role in this unusual story.
Gene Del Vecchio
Creating Blockbusters!
9781455615292
Regular price $26.95 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%"At once insightful, educational, scientific, and interesting, Gene outlines clear, succinct principles backed by tons of research and great storytelling about the science and art of creating blockbuster, franchise-type movies for kids of all ages."-Danny Kaye, executive vice president of research and technology strategy at 20th Century Fox
"Creating Blockbusters! is a blockbuster in itself in terms of its scope and its sweep . . . substantial, fresh insight into the nature of narrative and its place at the cornerstone of all worthy creative expression."-Richard Walter, professor and screenwriting chairman, UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television
From bestselling novels and video games, to movies that flood the box office, blockbusters come in many forms. But despite their prominence, most do not last in today's competitive market. This guide provides the principles that enable anyone, from executives to novices, to develop innovative concepts and promote blockbusters.
Chapters instruct readers how to create relatable, aspiring, memorable characters; add broad audience appeal; and build in elements that make it a franchise; and launch an idea quest. Sections also discuss the Ever-Cool Formula, which satisfies the emotional needs of the audience through pop culture trends and ultimately leads to a successful blockbuster. Through implementable tips, along with fresh research and concrete facts on what audiences want, this book provides the solution for producing the next big hit.
