Books published by publisher Venture Books

Job Descriptions is the standard and definitive A-to-Z reference guide to the duties and responsibilities of film and video industry craftspersons. It offers detailed descriptions of what each craftsperson in more than 150 categories is expected to contribute to a production More...and to whom that craftsperson is responsible. This book is an reference for producers and production managers as well as librarians, writers, teachers, students, job counselors serious film aficionados. The fifth edition is greatly expanded and thoroughly updated.

Discover six predators lurking in your very own backyard. Their size may not be impressive to humans but their skills and weapons are mighty and efficient. Because they are deadly to their selected prey they are essential to the natural balance of the insect world. These predators were honored by ancient and new civilizations and became the source of legends, fables and lore. The bounty of nature is a treasure chest depicted here in the incredible world of insects and spiders. Go out there, study these hunters, respect and admire their abilities and always, always treat your environment like the most precious gift.

Aboard the warship Bellipotent, the young orphan Billy Budd was called the handsome sailor. Billy was tall, athletic, nobel looking; he was friendly, innocent, helpful and ever-cheerful. He was a fierce fighter and a loyal friend. All the men and officers liked him... All but one: Master-at-Arms Claggart. Envious, petty Claggart plotted to make Billy's life miserable. But when a fear of mutinies swept through the fleet, Claggart realized he could do more than just torment the Handsome Sailor...He could frame Billy Budd for treason...