Matthew Frederick Livres

"A guide to surviving and thriving in fashion school, from an award-winning fashion designer and illustrator. Success in fashion school requires more than a passion for fashion. It calls for the student to understand the cultural forces that shape what we wear and why we wear it; to develop a wide range of practical, aesthetic, and intellectual skills; and to work hands-on. This accessible guide assists the aspiring fashion designer on this journey with unique illustrated lessons on such topics as: how to identify the target customer, set priorities, select fabrics, and integrate details how to measure the human form, cut fabric, and pivot a dart why you haven't designed a garment if you don't know how it will be made how the nuclear bomb dropped on Hiroshima reshaped our understanding of fashion illustration fundamentals, including proportions, poses, lighting, and rendering practical information on the industry, including key terms, who does what in the industry, and the workings of the fashion calendar Written by an experienced fashion designer, illustrator, and instructor, 101 Things I Learned® in Fashion School is an essential resource for beginning fashion students, recent graduates, experienced professionals, and anyone looking for a deeper understanding of how and why the clothes we wear-or choose not to wear-are designed and made"-- Provided by publisher

"The advertising industry is fast paced and confusing, and so is advertising school. This installment in the 101 Things I Learned series is for the student lost in a sea of jargon, data, and creative dead-ends. One hundred and one illustrated lessons offer thoughtful, entertaining insights into consumer psychology, media, audience targeting, creativity, and design, illuminating a range of provocative questions: Why is half of advertising bound to fail? Why should a mug in an ad be displayed with its handle to the right? How did the ban on cigarette advertising create more smokers? Why do people fall for propaganda? When doesn't sex sell?"-- provided by Amazon.com

Students of urban design often find themselves lost between books that are highly academic or overly formulaic, leaving them adrift in their design assignments. 101 Things I Learned in Urban Design School fills this gap with provocative, practical lessons on urban space, street types, pedestrian experience, the design process, the psychological and social impact of design decisions, and more

"A practical guide for prospective employers who want to hire veterans. It addresses this primary question: How can employers better prepare for and employ transitioning service members to improve the productivity and competitiveness of their organizations?"--

A professional engineer and professor offers over one hundred introductory level lessons for those who might be interested in pursuing a career in engineering on topics taught to those working towards their degrees

Gordon Dessler faces a crisis as his tightly controlled criminal empire, built on facilitating international money laundering for notorious crime families, begins to unravel. Years of meticulous management are put to the test as threats emerge, challenging his authority and the stability of his operations. The story delves into the complexities of crime, power dynamics, and the consequences of a life steeped in illicit activities.

These 101 concise lessons in design, drawing, the creative process and presentation, provide a much-needed primer in architectural literacy, making concrete what too often is left nebulous or open-ended in the architecture curriculum

"An informative, illustrated guide to food, cooking, and the culinary profession by a former White House chef. A chef must master countless techniques, memorize a mountain of information, and maintain a zenmaster's calm. This book illuminates the path to becoming a culinary professional by sharing important kitchen fundamentals and indispensable advice"-- Provided by publisher

"An illustrated, accessible introduction to filmmaking from a Hollywood screenwriter, producer, script consultant, and film school professor. Bringing a film to life requires skills in storytelling, the visual arts, logistics, and more. This book presents many critical principles of filmmaking, including: how to structure and pitch a screenplay; how to make visible the invisible, such as backstory, motivation, and inner psychology; why it's best to keep your characters plunging into the unknown; the difference between plot, story, and theme; how to compose a frame visually; how to manage finances, schedules, set logistics, sound, and lighting; why many films drag in Act 2, and what to do about it. Written by an award-winning producer, screenwriter, and script consultant to major movie studios, 101 Things I Learned® in Film School is an indispensable resource for students, screenwriters, filmmakers, animators, and anyone interested in the movie world"-- Provided by publisher

A highly successful and respected attorney provides an introduction and thorough overview into this dynamic and always popular profession.