books about: independent     books:       The Independent Film Producer's Survival Guide: A Business and Legal Sourcebook21 reviews Gunnar Erickson Schirmer G Books, 2010 Good Full of useful information that an indy producer can and will use. Its a pretty boring read, but if you want to do some producing in the real world, then you should get this book.             Final Cut Pro Workflows: The Independent Studio Handbook7 reviews Jason Osder, Robbie Carman Focal Press, 2007 Amazing Find: Great for any workflow -FCP or not This book should be marketed differently. I (hesitantly) picked it up expecting a very software specific how to book and what I got was a guide to creating and maintaining a sucessful post production firm. I am new to the production world; only just recently opening a boutique production company here in Chicago. For a while I struggled with Final Cut Pro and maintaining productive ...             A Woman of Independent Means34 reviews Elizabeth Forsythe Hailey Penguin (Non-Classics), 1998 Amazing! "A Woman of Independent Means" by Elizabeth Forsythe Hailey is an amazing piece of fiction. A person's whole life is conveyed not just through a series of letters, but through a series of letters written almost entirely from a single point of view. As I recall, no response to any of the letters is ever provided, but the story still manages to flow eloquently and with extraordinary clarity, ...             Reading Comprehension, Second Edition: Strategies for Independent Learners1 review Camille Blachowicz PhD, Donna Ogle EdD The Guilford Press, 2008 Now in a completely updated and significantly expanded second edition In today's world, the ability to read with fluency, speed, and comprehension is a fundamental skill for anyone striving to achieve their full potential both personally and professionally. Now in a completely updated and significantly expanded second edition, "Reader Comprehension: Strategies For Independent Learners" by Camille Blachowicz and Donna Ogle (both of whom are Professors of Education ...             Independent Reading Inside the Box5 reviews Lisa Donohue Pembroke Publishers, 2008 A must have Wow, do I love this book! Practical and helpful. A must to help manage your classroom!             Setting Limits: How to Raise Responsible, Independent Children by Providing Clear Boundaries (Revised and ...28 reviews Robert J. Mackenzie Three Rivers Press, 1998 Best book for challenging little ones I had a challenging kid that got off the stroller and threw tantrums on the street. At home it was hard for me to sit him in the highchair, to dress him, etc. As a working mom I was exhausted! This book is actually a real guide with step by step of what to do, before you lose your temper and sanity, and it really works. This is a practical book, that teaches parents how to approach and talk to ...             Working for Yourself: Law & Taxes for Independent Contractors, Freelancers & Consultants49 reviews Stephen Fishman J.D. NOLO, 2008 Understanding tax implications made easier Despite a good background in accounting, I found deciphering newer law and tax issues for a small business nearly overwhelming. After many visits to the IRS pages and several phone calls to their offices, I let my fingers do the walking and purchased Fishman's guide. How I wish I had started with this book. It is easy to understand, comprehensive enough for most small businesses, and organized ...             Independent People82 reviews Halldor Laxness Vintage, 1997 Bjarturing bread for independence "Independence" is a word thrown around a lot, especially here in America where we think we have some kind of freehold on it. For much of its history, Iceland was a desperately poor land of sheep farmers and fishermen with a very small class of large landowners and merchants (often Danish) who kept the others in thrall. Halldor Laxness lived and wrote in the times when this age-old society was ...             Marketing to Moviegoers: A Handbook of Strategies Used by Major Studios and Independents11 reviews Robert Marich Focal Press, 2005 The Inside Track on How Movies Are Marketed As London bureau chief of The Hollywood Reporter, I covered the whole range of movie marketing strategies, from bad to brilliant. Bob Marich gives those who market movies and those with an interest in the film business a great inside look at how it's done, from market research to promotions and publicity to distribution. He covers major studio releases, movies distributed by indies, and ...             The Insider's Guide to Independent Film Distribution34 reviews Stacey Parks Focal Press, 2007 A must-have for ALL independent filmmakers This book was recommend to me at a film distribution seminar taught by Allen Chou. The book covers specific case studies on films, and topics that deal with distributing an independent film in today's economy, which makes it stand out from a lot of other books on distribution. "The Insider's Guide.." also covers some topics not covered in Chou's seminar. Parks' experience as a sales agent for ...             An Independent Woman9 reviews Candace Camp Thorndike Press, 2006 An Independent Woman Juliana and Nicholas were childhood friends. They grew up together in Lychwood Hall, the home of Nicholas' uncle. They were considered outsiders by Uncle Trenton, Aunt Lilith, and their children, Crandall and Seraphina. At sixteen, Nicholas decided to escape, leaving Juliana alone. Nicholas promised he would return for her, but fifteen years have passed. Juliana is a paid companion to ...             John Paul Stevens: An Independent Life3 reviews Bill Barnhart, Gene Schlickman Northern Illinois University Press, 2010 A Fine Biography on the Eve of Retirement Today, April 28, 2010, Justice John Paul Stevens will hear his final argument in the Supreme Court. Although Stevens is the second-longest serving Justice in modern times, he probably has garnered greater public attention with his retirement announcement than any time during his period of service. This is why this important judicial biography is so welcome, for it represents the first complete ...             Consultant & Independent Contractor Agreements4 reviews Stephen Fishman J.D. NOLO, 2008 Use templates but get final validation from a lawyer. If you are running a small business, you will definitely need some sort of agreements to use with your clients or vendors. This Nolo guide should be used in conjunction with another Nolo guide 'How to Create Noncompete Agreements' to have the best combination of contracts to protect yourself. The first few chapters in the book outline both perspectives - hired consultant and client hiring the ...             Independent Scholar's Handbook: How to Turn Your Interest in Any Subject into Expertise2 reviews Ronald Gross Ten Speed Press, 1993 Preparation and motivation to lead the scholarly life This book is a "must read" for recovering academics as well as other individuals who would choose to pursue scholarly interests outside of formalized research institutions. This book offers common sense advice and uncommon sources of resources that are invaluable to both the beginning and experienced scholar. Each chapter ends with an insightful anecdote about the challenges faced and hurdles ...             The Independent Filmmaker's Law and Business Guide: Financing, Shooting, and Distributing Independent and ...4 reviews Jon M. Garon Chicago Review Press, 2009 Great Resource for Starting a No Budget Film Company Filmmaking is a leap of faith. A lot of people assume someone else will solve all the paperwork problems when distributions is locked. Unfortunately, if your paperwork is not in order and you can't furnish deliverables, you run the risk of losing the distro deal. Deliverables- what you provide to a distributor so they can do their job of marketing your movie- begin at the screenwriting stage. ...             Empowered Judaism: What Independent Minyanim Can Teach Us about Building Vibrant Jewish Communities6 reviews Elie Kaunfer Jewish Lights Pub, 2010 Information that can help vigorate Judaism Probably when the first synagogue was established, which may have occurred sometime between 200 BCE and 70 CE, a sizable percentage of Jews who attended the services objected to something they saw or heard. This is human nature. Whenever a large group is involved in something, many will dislike what they see and hear. Thus, for example, the president of the United States is considered to be well ...             Queen Eleanor: Independent Spirit of the Medieval World8 reviews Polly Schoyer Brooks, Polly Brooks Sandpiper, 1999 A quick, delightful read about a fascinating monarch I recently bought this book for a paper I had to do for school. I had read Polly Schoyer Brooks' book about Joan of Arc last year, and had enjoyed it, so I was hapy to find one on Eleanor of Aqutaine. This book was clear and easy to understand, but explained the fascinating life of Eleanor in detail. Each chapter highlighted a different section of her life, from her childhood in Aqutaine, to her ...             McGraw-Hill's SSAT/ISEE, Secondary School Admission Test / Independent School Entrance Exam1 review Nicholas Falletta McGraw-Hill, 2009 excellent It is a comprehensive review to prepare kids in all levels. my kids loved it and will recommend to any tests.             Music Business Made Simple: Start An Independent Record Label (Music Business Made Simple) (Music Business ...10 reviews J.S. RUDSENSKE Schirmer Books, 2005 Great for a start-up Record Label! This book was definitely the best book that i have read about starting an independent record label. It took all of my scattered thoughts and put it together like a puzzle and made everything make sense. It gives a complete and thorough breakdown on the label itself (management and positions), as well as the music industry itself. Since i have read this book, I have started my own label, BackPack ...             The Independent Inventor's Handbook: The Best Advice from Idea to Payoff10 reviews Louis Foreman, Jill Gilbert Welytok Workman Publishing Company, 2009 Calling all inventors The Independent Inventor's Handbook, by Foreman and Welytok, is very well written. It is easily understandable for the neophyte inventor, yet detailed, informative and interesting for even the most skilled. I enjoy the way it is split into the two voices of the entrepreneur and the lawyer. The sidebars, humorous facts, pictures and real life stories keep it lively and fast paced. 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