Ask For The Moon And Get It

In the 1960s Shaw Brothers Studios revolutionised martial arts filmmaking. Movie mogul Sir Run Run Shaw developed a way to churn out lavish blockbusters quickly and cheaply. An assembly line approach kept his filmmakers busy but access to an extraordinary pool of resources meant they could "ask for the moon". This book is a case study exploring how a brilliant, driven entrepreneur and his audaciously creative filmmakers conducted a bold experiment in business and movie-making innovation.

The author offers personal anecdotes and advice and unveils his secrets for making requests and getting results, based on a specific ten-point program

These quick, engaging activities help students enjoy the colorful works of Eric Carle. For this story, students focus on the theme of the moon. Before-, during-, and after-reading activities are provided for a comprehensive study of the story.

Moonbear comes up with the perfect birthday gift for the moon in this charming reissue of a beloved classic by award-winning author and illustrator Frank Asch. Moonbear discovers that he and the moon share the same birthday. Now Moonbear wants to give his nighttime friend a present. But what do you buy the moon? This refreshed edition of a beloved classic features the original text and art with an updated cover.

"Middle Grade novel about a young girl with foster mother who discovers the multigenerational roots and meaning of family in the historical setting of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia."--