History of the Theatre


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Known as the bible of theatre history, Brockett and Hildy's History of the Theatre is the most comprehensive and widely used survey of theatre history in the market. This 40th Anniversary Edition retains all of the traditional features that have made History of the Theatre the most successful text of its kind including worldwide coverage, more than 530 photos and illustrations, useful maps, and the expertise of Oscar G. Brockett and Franklin J. Hildy, two of the most widely respected theatre historians in the field. This tenth edition provides the most thorough and accurate assessment of theatre history available and includes contemporary milestones in theatre history.




Prompt Book


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"The prompts, lectures and examples in Prompt Book are designed to provide workshop teachers with ideas for teaching, and to provide an individual writer with a guided experience through three full courses. I start each course with the same opening assignment, using the art of haiku writing to write imagist prose poetry and short-short fiction. I begin with this particular assignment to ground writers (no matter what genre) in the importance of learning how to work with particulars. I recommend beginning each section with this same assignment"--




Prompt Engineering: Advanced Strategies for Optimizing Language Models like ChatGPT


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This book takes an in-depth look at Prompt Engineering, an essential skill for getting the most out of advanced language models like ChatGPT. Through a combination of key concepts, practical strategies, and detailed examples, you'll learn how to design clear and effective prompts that optimize AI responses. From the basics of interacting with these models to advanced techniques for complex tasks, the book offers a comprehensive guide that will enable you to communicate more accurately and efficiently with artificial intelligence. In addition, the content covers diverse use cases in areas such as productivity, creativity, problem solving, and much more. It also includes an extensive list of optimized prompts for everyday and specific tasks, providing the reader with practical tools that can be implemented immediately. This book is ideal for anyone who wants to take full advantage of ChatGPT's capabilities, regardless of their level of prior AI experience.




The Plot Whisperer Book of Writing Prompts


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Daily exercises guaranteed to spark your writing! The Plot Whisperer Book of Writing Prompts gives you the inspiration and motivation you need to finish every one of your writing projects. Written by celebrated writing teacher and author Martha Alderson, this book guides you through each stage of the writing process, from constructing compelling characters to establishing an unforgettable ending. Alderson also helps you get into the habit of writing creatively every day, with brand-new imaginative prompts, such as: Create an obstacle that interferes with the protagonist's goal and describe how that scene unfolds moment-by-moment. Provide sensory details of the story world and what your main character is doing at this very moment. Scan earlier scenes for examples of the protagonist's chief character flaw and develop it. He or she will need to overcome this flaw in order to achieve his or her ultimate goal. Show an issue or situation in the main character's life that needs attention and have him or her take the first step forward toward a course of action. Filled with daily affirmations, plot advice, and writing exercises, The Plot Whisperer Book of Writing Prompts will set your projects in the right direction--and on their way to the bestseller list!




The Prompt-book


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15 Wonderful Writing Prompt Mini-Books


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Inspire kids to write and build literacy and with easy-to-make, keepsake mini-books they’ll love! Engaging page-by-page prompts invite kids to write and illustrate their own books across a variety of genres – autobiography, fairy tales, tall tales, letters, and more. Ideas for introducing and sharing each mini-book are included. For use with Grades 1-3.




100 Writing Prompts


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The Perfect Creative Writing Prompts Journal Are you looking for a simple writing prompt journal or book? Would you like easy cues for creative writing exercises? Then, 100 Writing Prompts is the ideal creative writing prompt for adults and kids alike! With 100 uniquely random titles and 2 pages per title, you can let your imagination run wild to concoct brilliant landscapes, deep character traits, and compelling storylines. This journal for creative writing can be used to hatch short stories, novels, and even develop a steady writing habit. The 101 Writing Prompts Journal includes: 200 lined pages Lightly decorated backgrounds Size - 5x8 Journal 100 randomly creative titles with 2 pages per title Thick paper that easily absorbs most ink Lots of room to let your imagination to run wild There Are No Limits to What You Can Create, So Get Your Copy Right Away!




Prompt Me


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A large variety of creative writing prompts for maximum inspiration. Photo Prompts Story Starters Fill-In the Blank Dialogue Prompts Self-Discovery Topics Use This Phrase Chart It And more! Plus valuable reference resources and master lists.




Prompt Engineering Using ChatGPT


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This book provides a structured framework for exploring various aspects of prompt engineering for ChatGPT, from foundational principles to advanced techniques, real-world applications, and ethical considerations. It aims to guide readers in effectively harnessing the capabilities of ChatGPT through well-crafted prompts to achieve their goals. The digital age has ushered in a new era of communication, one where the boundaries between human and machine are becoming increasingly blurred. Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology, in its relentless evolution, has given rise to remarkable language models that can understand and generate human-like text. "Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT," demystifies the intricacies of this ground breaking technology, offering insights and strategies to harness its capabilities.




501 Writing Prompts


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"This eBook features 501 sample writing prompts that are designed to help you improve your writing and gain the necessary writing skills needed to ace essay exams. Build your essay-writing confidence fast with 501 Writing Prompts!" --