Performance Theory

Learn the skills of a great modern musician and become a better artist and performer today. To say that the guitar is a complicated and versatile instrument is an understatement. Knowing how to play the instrument with good technique is challenging enough – learning music theory to level up your skills is another story. It’s no wonder then that up to 90% of new guitarists give up and abandon the instrument within a year. Don’t let yourself suffer the same fate. If you ever thought that learning music theory was beyond your reach, it's time to think again. These are the essential ...

The Big Bang Theory is a television phenomenon. To the casual viewer, it’s a seemingly effortless comedy, with relatable characters tackling real-life issues, offering a kind of visual comfort food to its millions of dedicated fans. But the behind-the-scenes journey of the show from a failed pilot to a global sensation is a fascinating story that even the most die-hard fans don’t know in its entirety. The Big Bang Theory:The Definitive, Inside Story of the Epic Hit Series is a riveting, entertaining look at the sitcom sensation.

The Earth Network Hypothesis: A Thesis on Life as a Universal Broadcast What if Earth were more than a planet? What if it were a vast, cosmic network — and every human life a show, unfolding episode by episode for billions of viewers, both seen and unseen? The Earth Network Hypothesis explores life as performance, where each decision, struggle, and triumph becomes part of a broadcast observed by audiences ranging from friends and family to perhaps entire civilizations across the universe. Sponsors — in the form of fortune, tragedy, or cosmic coincidence — invest in our stories, ...

In The Science of Running, elite coach and exercise physiologist Steve Magness integrates the latest research with the training processes of the world's best runners, to deliver an in depth look at how to maximize your performance. It is a unique book that conquers both the scientific and practical points of running in two different sections. The first is aimed at identifying what limits running performance from a scientific standpoint. In section two, we turn to the practical application of this information and focus on the process of training to achieve your goals.

Film Studies is a concise and indispensable introduction to the formal study of cinema. Ed Sikov offers a step-by-step curriculum for the appreciation of all types of narrative cinema, detailing the essential elements of film form and systematically training the spectator to be an active listener and critic. He treats a number of fundamental factors in filmmaking, including editing, composition, lighting, the use of color and sound, and narrative.

Guitar Mastery: A Complete Guide: Basics to Virtuoso in Ten Easy Steps is an all-in-one guide for aspiring and advanced guitarists alike, crafted to help you master every aspect of playing. Part of the Music Mastery series by Modern Renaissance Publishing, this book offers a step-by-step approach to developing your skills, from choosing the right guitar and essential accessories to mastering advanced techniques. Each chapter focuses on building the foundational skills you need to progress confidently, while also providing advanced insights for those looking to reach the highest levels of ...

On November 4, 1979, Iranian militants stormed the American embassy in Tehran and captured dozens of American hostages, sparking a 444-day ordeal and a quake in global politics still reverberating today. But there's a little-known footnote to the crisis: six Americans escaped. And a midlevel agent named Antonio Mendez devised an ingenious yet incredibly risky plan to rescue them. Armed with foreign film visas, Mendez and an unlikely team of CIA agents and Hollywood insiders traveled to Tehran....

Now, from the AGI-Goldratt Institute and Jeff Cox, the same creative writer who co-authored The Goal, comes Velocity the book that reveals how to achieve outstanding bottom-line results by integrating the world's three most powerful continuous improvement disciplines: Lean, Six Sigma, and Goldratt's Theory of Constraints.

The history of the films, cartoons, toys, and more: The Back to the Future series is a timeless collection that is greatly revered by all audiences. The beauty of this audiobook by Brad Gilmore is that it doesn't present the history of the film as textbook information. Gilmore discusses these films from a place of passion and so effectively reveals how the history behind the movies is just as engaging as the films themselves.

What would happen to international politics if the dead rose from the grave and started to eat the living? Daniel Drezner's groundbreaking book answers the question that other international relations scholars have been too scared to ask. Addressing timely issues with analytical bite, Drezner looks at how well-known theories from international relations might be applied to a war with zombies.

The choice is yours, and you'll have to live with the consequences for at least the rest of your life. Will you take the blue pill - skip this audiobook and go on thinking of The Matrix as just a movie? Or will you take the red pill - listen to this book, and find out just how far down the rabbit-hole goes?

With well over 200 episodes and a dozen seasons, The Big Bang Theory is one of America's favorite television series, bringing a new class of character to mainstream television: the science nerd. In spite of its evident popularity and influence in shaping public attitudes to science and scientists, there are relatively few books that explore the show's culture and social dimension. The Science of The Big Bang Theory looks behind the comedy scenes and scripts of this long-running and successful TV show.

Unlock the hidden potential of your engine with nitrous oxide (NOS) systems, one of the most powerful and precise performance enhancers available. This volume provides a comprehensive, engineering-focused guide to safely installing, tuning, and optimizing nitrous systems for maximum performance and reliability. Understand the science of nitrous oxide and how it interacts with modern engines. Learn advanced tuning strategies that integrate nitrous with fuel management, forced induction, and ECU control. Explore reinforced engine components, thermal management, and safety protocols to prevent...

The Queer Art of Failure is about finding alternatives - to conventional understandings of success in a heteronormative, capitalist society; to academic disciplines that confirm what is already known according to approved methods of knowing; and to cultural criticism that claims to break new ground but cleaves to conventional archives.

The Vagina Monologues is a moving, poignant and often hilarious play, which celebrates female sexuality in all its complexity and mystery. Originally drawn from a collection of interviews conducted by Eve Ensler, the Obie Award-winning play gives voice to some of the most intimate, rarely shared fantasies and fears of women from all walks of life.

"Commanders-in-Chief: The Highs and Lows of US Presidents" offers an incisive look into the American presidency, exploring the triumphs and tribulations of the nation's most formidable leaders. With meticulous research and a compelling narrative, this book weaves together the personal challenges, political battles, and pivotal decisions that have shaped the United States.

It's one of the most revered movies of Hollywood's golden era. Starring screen legend Gary Cooper and Grace Kelly in her first significant film role, High Noon was shot on a lean budget over just 32 days but achieved instant box-office and critical success. It won four Academy Awards in 1953, including a best actor win for Cooper. And it became a cultural touchstone, often cited by politicians as a favourite film, celebrating moral fortitude.

Sound interesting? The author thinks so too! Listen to The Big Bang Theory Unofficial Trivia Quiz and test your knowledge of the hit TV show and characters: Leonard, Sheldon, Penny, Howard, Raj, Bernadette, and Amy.

Embark on an electrifying journey through the invisible waves that connect our world with "Antenna Mastery," the definitive guide that propels you into the heart of modern communication technology. Whether you are a budding enthusiast with a curiosity for the airwaves or a seasoned professional aiming to hone your skills, this comprehensive tome will enlighten and challenge you in equal measure. Grasp the invisible—the book begins with a profound introduction to antenna design, setting the stage for an adventure that explores the evolution of this pivotal technology and its unparalleled ...

The follow-up to Caitlin Moran's breakout hit, How to Be a Woman - a hilarious collection of award-winning columns, available to American listeners for the first time ever.