Visual Storytelling from Script to Screen:
A Comprehensive Production Guide
Discover the art of crafting compelling narratives that resonate deeply with audiences. Built on nearly 30 years of production and teaching experience, this book explores the principles of visual storytelling, where every creative decision serves the story. From understanding the foundations of scriptwriting to mastering cinematic grammar and navigating production challenges, it offers practical tools and real-world insights to help filmmakers bring their vision to life. Whether you're an aspiring director, screenwriter, or visual artist, this guide is your blueprint for transforming ideas into unforgettable stories on screen.
Kill for the Thrill: The Crime Spree that Rocked Western Pennsylvania
“The book recounts a brutal string of murders committed by John Lesko and Michael Travaglia, who face the death penalty.” —TribLIVE
During the winter of 1979, southwestern Pennsylvania was rocked by a series of sensational murders, sparking a thirty-year criminal justice saga. A week of brutal, seemingly random killings culminated in the provocation and fatal shooting of Patrolman Leonard Miller, an officer new to the town of Apollo’s police force and only twenty-one years old. Little more than a year later, two men were convicted of the rash of homicides and sentenced to death—yet both are alive today.
Incorporating details of the central characters’ personal lives as well as the state’s court system, criminologist Michael W. Sheetz here relays the awful story of the so-called “kill for thrill” crime spree with the drama of a novelist and the insight of an officer of the law.
Computer Forensics: An Essential Guide for Accountants, Lawyers and Managers
Would your company be prepared in the event of Computer-driven espionage, A devastating virus attack, A hacker's unauthorized access, A breach of data security?
This is the first book to successfully speak to the nontechnical professional in the fields of business and law on the topic of computer crime, Computer An Essential Guide for Accountants, Lawyers, and Managers provides valuable advice on the hidden difficulties that can blindside companies and result in damaging costs. Written by industry expert Michael Sheetz, this important book provides readers with an honest look at the computer crimes that can annoy, interrupt--and devastate--a business. Readers are equipped not only with a solid understanding of how computers facilitate fraud and financial crime, but also how computers can be used to investigate, prosecute, and prevent these crimes.
Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigation for Non-Experts (3rd Edition)
Fully revised, the proven primer on forensic accounting with all-new cases
A must-have reference for every business professional, Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigation for Non-Experts, Third Edition is a necessary tool for those interested in understanding how financial fraud occurs and what to do when you find or suspect it within your organization. With comprehensive coverage, it provides insightful advice on where an organization is most susceptible to fraud.
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Updated with new cases and new material on technology tools in forensic accounting
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Covers the core accounting, investigative, and legal aspects of forensic accounting for professionals new to the field
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Covers investigative and legal issues along with accounting schemes
Written by a team of recognized experts in the field of forensic accounting, Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigation for Non-Experts, Third Edition is essential reading for accountants and investigators requiring the most up-to-date methods in dealing with financial fraud within their organizations.