Avatar Aang asks his friends to help him honor Yangchen's Festival-one of the highest Air Nomad holidays, which hasn't been celebrated in over one hundred years. But cryptic visits from the spirit of Avatar Yangchen herself lead Aang to discover a jointly owned Fire Nation and Earth Kingdom refinery-operating on land sacred to the Airbenders! Is this the cause of the pollution Aang finds there, or is a more mysterious menace afoot? * The official...

Provides the expert advice you need to get your big break! Jump-start your career and land that paying part From preparing for auditions to finding an agent, the acting business is a challenging and competitive field. This indispensable guide is what every aspiring actor needs to get a foot in the door. Discover how to market yourself, choose a dynamic head shot, create a stellar acting resume, join unions and pay the bills while you pursue...

The easy way to craft, polish, and get your play on stage Getting a play written and produced is a daunting process. From crystallizing story ideas, formatting the script, understanding the roles of the director stagecraft people, to marketing and financing your project, and incorporating professional insights on writing, there are plenty of ins and outs that every aspiring playwright needs to know. But where can you turn for guidance? Playwriting...

You've only got one day to spend at the carnival-how do you make the most of your time? Students will learn how to measure time while reading about a fun-filled day at a carnival! This fiction Spanish book uses real-world examples to teach math concepts, and incorporates nonfiction reading to increase vocabulary and comprehension skills. The challenging practice problems, graphs, and sidebars provide many opportunities for students to practice their...

Young readers will learn about dance through simple sentences and highly supportive pictures in both English and Spanish.

A perfect companion for every new ukulele player, 21 Songs in 6 Days: Learn Ukulele the Easy Way really breaks things down for you. You'll be able to enjoy your ukulele from day one with these well organized, thoughtful and very do-able lessons. The authors’ focus on technique and building skills rather than just a bunch of written out songs makes this book a true learning experience. With 21 Songs in 6 Days you also get access to an encouraging,...

Aang and Katara are working tirelessly for peace when an impasse between Fire Lord Zuko and Earth King Kuei over Fire Nation colonies within the borders of the Earth Nation threatens to plunge the world back into war! Meanwhile, Sokka must help Toph prepare her hapless first class of metalbending students to defend their school against a rival class of firebenders! * Written by Eisner winner and National Book Award nominee Gene Luen Yang (American...

From 1905 to the crash of 1929, Sam Shubert (1874-1905) and his brothers Lee (1874-1953) and J. J. (1878-1963), despite poor beginnings and near-illiteracy, created a theater monopoly unrivaled in history. Their ruthless business tactics and showmanship made 42nd Street the heart of American popular theater and won them the most sought-after stars of the day, including Al Jolson, Carmen Miranda, Eddie Cantor, Fanny Brice, Mae West, and Fred Astaire....

From Moscow to New York to L.A. to London--the professional dancer's extraordinary journey to the glitzy world of ballroomWith his slick moves, calm demeanor, and brooding good looks, Pasha Kovalev has become a senation as a popular dancer. His talent and determination have taken him around the world, but as he shares here, it was the stark, grey landscape of his Siberian hometown, still reeling from the Communist regime, which provided the unlikely...

Rudolf Nuréiev (1938-1993) fue un bailarín clásico que nació en la Unión Soviética y está considerado como uno de los mejores bailarines del siglo XX. Bailarín precoz, comenzó muy tarde sus estudios de danza debido a la Segunda Guerra Mundial. Reconocido mundialmente, pudo salir de su país para bailar en ciudades de todo el mundo. En uno de estos viajes pidió asilo político y se estableció en Europa. Fue director del Ballet de la Ópera...