A new way to understand the human longing for stories, informed by both neuroscience and psychoanalytic theory.In this book, Alistair Fox presents a theory of literary and cinematic representation through the lens of neurological and cognitive science in order to understand the origins of storytelling and our desire for fictional worlds.Fox contends that fiction is deeply shaped by emotions and the human capacity for metaphorical thought. Literary and moving ...

"Truffaut fans will love this English translation of Gillain's work drawing on the psychology and cinematography of the acclaimed filmmaker." — BooklistFor François Truffaut, the lost secret of cinematic art is in the ability to generate emotion and reveal repressed fantasies through cinematic representation. Available in English for the first time, Anne Gillain's François Truffaut: The Lost Secret is considered by many to be the best book on the ...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice."Gavin and Luce are the cutest. One of the best mistaken identity/ bait and switch stories I’ve read in ages." 5 Stars, Amazon Reviewer.I wasn’t supposed to fall for my sister’s wedding planner.But a hot Scot who always wore a kilt – and wasn’t into women?Yeah, that had my name written all over it.Why, you ask?Oh, because I always go for the wrong kind of guy.But then he started acting all...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice."I loved this hilarious, hot and very romantic book! Loads of humor, sexiness and sheep keep coming up." 5 Star, Goodreads Reviewer.Escaping to Scotland with a friend seemed like a great way to avoid the guilt.Who knew I’d end up beneath the hottest soccer player on the planet.Well, staying in the room under his anyway.And temporarily working together at his family’s pub—where he’s recupe...

This book aims to develop understanding of technology education in New Zealand. It is New Zealand’s story of technology education in the 21st century and will assist teachers and teacher educators in developing technology education programmes. It explores the philosophy of and rationale for technology education and the relevant theory underpinning technology education. The background to recent changes to the technology curriculum are outlined and aspects of Technology in The New Zealan...

This book presents a series of essays that reassess the role of melodrama in a number of touchstone films in the art-cinema tradition that explore the subjective experience of a central male protagonist, announcing the emergence of a genre that has progressively proliferated in contemporary cinema. Case studies by such notable auteurs as Vittorio De Sica, Satyajit Ray, Vincente Minnelli, Pier Paolo Pasolini, Ingmar Bergman, François Truffaut, Jacques Demy, Rainer Werner Fassbinder, and Luc...

New Zealand has produced one of the world’s most vibrant film cultures, a reflection of the country’s evolving history and the energy and resourcefulness of its people. From early silent features like The Te Kooti Trail to recent films such as River Queen, this book examines the role of the cinema of New Zealand in building a shared sense of national identity. The works of key directors, including Peter Jackson, Jane Campion, and Vincent Ward, are here introduced in a new...

A Companion to Contemporary French CinemaA Companion to Contemporary French Cinema presents a comprehensive collection of original essays addressing all aspects of French cinema from 1990 to the present day. Featuring contributions from an international cast of established and emerging scholars of French cinema, these innovative essays highlight the diversity of French films and filmmaking techniques that have emerged since the New Wave era. Themes and topics cove...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.When down-on-his-luck businessman Gary Hardwick is handed the chairmanship of South Wessex Rovers, a struggling lower-league football club with all the bite of a sedated hamster, he quickly realises two things:They are absolutely rubbish.He has absolutely no money to make them less rubbish.Faced with the club’s impending relegation (and an angry supporters’ trust that still hasn’t forgiven him for sacking the tea...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Embark on a captivating journey into the heart of jazz music with "The Jazz Journey." This book is a testament to the enduring power of this genre, a genre that has transcended borders, cultures, and time to leave an indelible mark on the world.Whether you're a seasoned listener or a curious newcomer, "The Jazz Journey" offers an enriching and accessible exploration of the history, culture, and music of jazz. We'll delve into th...

The properties and function of human communication.Called “one of the best books ever about human communication,” and a perennial bestseller, Pragmatics of Human Communication has formed the foundation of much contemporary research into interpersonal communication, in addition to laying the groundwork for context-based approaches to psychotherapy. The authors present the simple but radical idea that problems in life often arise from issues of communication...