Matt Stevens

Imagine your favorite movies as vintage books! This clever collection features iconic films, cult classics, and box office hits brilliantly designed to look like original book covers—a delight for film fanatics and bibliophiles alike. A good book cover is evocative, emotional, and revealing. It lures readers in and invites them to begin a journey with just a hint of the story that is about to unfold. They are true works of art. Though many great movies are based on books, many more are not. Good Movies as Old Books features more than 200 beloved films reimagined as book covers for the first time, giving readers the distinct pleasure of seeing a favorite film transformed into cover art. Through masterful design, art, and typography, graphic designer Matt Stevens has created original vintage-style covers across film genres and eras of book design. From Braveheart to Parasite, Do the Right Thing to Top Gun, this page-turning assortment of box office hits, acclaimed indies, golden era gems, and cult classics will inspire you to discover new favorites or rethink the films you've seen a thousand times. A whole new way to celebrate the movies we love, this is the perfect gift for bibliophiles and cinephiles. Perfect for: Cinephiles and bibliophiles Film students and art students Movie buffs and avid readers Gift-giving for Father's Day, Mother's Day, graduation, or birthday Art book collectors and design enthusiasts Fans of Jane Mount's Bibliophile, 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die, The New York Times Book of Movies, and Accidentally Wes Anderson

Discover your favorite films as vintage books! This box of 100 art postcards features original movies reimagined into brilliantly designed book covers. Good Movies as Old Books: 100 Postcards showcases a collection of films that were never actually books, reimagined as vintage-style book covers. Through masterful design, art, and typography, graphic designer Matt Stevens has created original book covers across film genres and eras of book design. From Braveheart to Parasite, Do the Right Thing to Top Gun, this assortment of box office hits, acclaimed indies, golden era gems, and cult classics will inspire you to discover new favorites or rethink the films you've seen a thousand times. Each tiny work of art is perfect for framing or sending. Housed in a keepsake box, this postcard collection makes an outstanding movie night or book club host/hostess gift, perfect for bibliophiles and cinephiles alike. Perfect for: Cinephiles and bibliophiles Film students and art students Movie buffs and avid readers Postcard collectors, design enthusiasts, and people who buy art prints Gift-giving for Father's Day, Mother’s Day, graduation, or birthdays Fans of Jane Mount's Bibliophile, 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die, and The New York Times Book of Movies.

This book will provide emerging construction professionals with insights and information helpful for a successful career in the Australian construction industry. This work fills a critical gap and is written by two authors with decades of experience immersed in current issues. It provides a starting point for the next generation of Australian construction contractors. Beginning with an overview of the industry, the chapters explore winning work, project operations, financial management, people skills and selling a successful business. The authors use case studies to enrich the content and include reviews and commentaries on some of the legendary management books. In addition, readers of the book will find answers to essential industry questions: Why is construction one of the best industries in Australia? What is its most significant conflict? Which are the three most consistently profitable sectors? What are the essential ten questions to answer for standardising practices? Is work acquisition more art or science? Is it a good idea to fire a client? Why? How to identify and address the office - field conflict? What is the job cost format for unifying project stakeholder information? What are the best key performance indicators for a construction contracting firm? What alignments are needed in general hiring and personnel management processes? What is the process in identifying and implementing a best practice? How do you value the market price for a construction firm? This book should be read by anyone entering the built environment sector in Australia. Universities, Colleges and TAFEs can use this book in various construction business and operations management courses. Supporting materials are available through a website.

This book will provide emerging construction professionals with insights and information helpful for a successful career in the Australian construction industry. This work fills a critical gap and is written by two authors with decades of experience immersed in current issues. It provides a starting point for the next generation of Australian construction contractors. Beginning with an overview of the industry, the chapters explore winning work, project operations, financial management, people skills and selling a successful business. The authors use case studies to enrich the content and include reviews and commentaries on some of the legendary management books. In addition, readers of the book will find answers to essential industry questions: Why is construction one of the best industries in Australia? What is its most significant conflict? Which are the three most consistently profitable sectors? What are the essential ten questions to answer for standardising practices? Is work acquisition more art or science? Is it a good idea to fire a client? Why? How to identify and address the office - field conflict? What is the job cost format for unifying project stakeholder information? What are the best key performance indicators for a construction contracting firm? What alignments are needed in general hiring and personnel management processes? What is the process in identifying and implementing a best practice? How do you value the market price for a construction firm? This book should be read by anyone entering the built environment sector in Australia. Universities, Colleges and TAFEs can use this book in various construction business and operations management courses. Supporting materials are available through a website.

Nothing seems more unlikely than Mike Page living alone and coaching a high school softball team as a fifty-something widower. He'd been a minor league baseball player and a nationally recognized newspaper reporter and columnist. He'd also been happily married to the love of his life. But after losing both his job and his wife in the span of a few months, Mike decides to interview for the coaching position. He needs to get his mind off his grief. Plus, he has been turned down for dozens of jobs because of his age. Mike expects the usual problems associated with coaching teenage girls, but he doesn't expect to become embroiled in a bizarre murder mystery with roots that are decades old. Even stranger, he discovers a connection between the mystery and his late wife.

Some of the greatest movies and television series have been written by script partners. Script Partners, Second Edition brings together the experience, knowledge, and winning techniques of Hollywood’s most productive partnerships—including Lucy Alibar & Benh Zeitlin (Beasts of the Southern Wild ), Craig Borten & Melisa Wallack (Dallas Buyers Club), and Andrew Reich & Ted Cohen (Friends). Established and aspiring screenwriters will learn how to pick the right partner and the right project, co-create character and story structure, co-draft and revise a script, collaborate in film school and in the film industry, and manage both the creative and business sides of partnerships.

Some of the greatest movies and television series have been written by script partners. Script Partners, Second Edition brings together the experience, knowledge, and winning techniques of Hollywood’s most productive partnerships—including Lucy Alibar & Benh Zeitlin (Beasts of the Southern Wild ), Craig Borten & Melisa Wallack (Dallas Buyers Club), and Andrew Reich & Ted Cohen (Friends). Established and aspiring screenwriters will learn how to pick the right partner and the right project, co-create character and story structure, co-draft and revise a script, collaborate in film school and in the film industry, and manage both the creative and business sides of partnerships.

If you think you don't have enough time to prepare healthy meals, then think again. Paleo in 15 shows you just how easy it is to make mouth-watering Paleo meals in 15 minutes or less Each of these recipes strictly adheres to the Paleo diet and is free from gluten, dairy, grains, pulses, and sugar. Even better, the nutritional information is provided for every single recipe so you know exactly what you and your family are eating. In just 15 minutes you can prepare incredible dishes like: -Peppered flank steak -Coconut crusted chicken tenderloins -Bacon wrapped asparagus -Mussels in tomato and fennel broth -Zucchini noodles And much more There's no reason to let your busy schedule or hectic lifestyle prevent you from enjoying all the health benefits of the Paleo diet. Grab your copy of Paleo in 15 and get cooking right now

Do you struggle to get your family to eat healthy meals? Feel like you don't have enough time to cook wholesome food? The Paleo Diet is a simple, easy way to help your family stay healthy by eating whole, natural foods and using your slow cooker makes it effortless. The Paleo Slow Cooker book includes: 1. Educational Information about the Paleo Diet 2.50 Paleo Recipes for Your Slow Cooker 3. Nutritional Facts for Each Recipe By implementing the practices in this book, you can completely overhaul your family's diet and ensure their health. The recipes included in this book have all been created for slow cookers, and are affordable, easy options for busy families.