Books by Christopher Riley

This is the story of the Apollo 11 mission and the 'space hardware' that made it all possible. It took 400,000 men and women to put Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin on the surface of the Moon. This anniversary edition features a new look at the legacy of Apollo 11, and a look forward to future manned Moon missions and deep-space exploration.

The Hollywood Standard describes in clear, vivid prose and hundreds of examples how to format every element of a screenplay or television script. A reference for everyone who writes for the screen, from the novice to the veteran, this is the dictionary of script format, with instructions for formatting everything from the simplest master scene heading to the most complex and challenging musical underwater dream sequence. This new edition includes a quick start guide, plus new chapters on avoiding a dozen deadly formatting mistakes, clarifying the difference between a spec script and production script, and mastering the vital art of proofreading. For the first time, readers will find instructions for formatting instant messages, text messages, email exchanges and caller ID.

Aimed at both the head and the heart, The Defining Moment plumbs the depths of the most memorable characters ever to appear on the screen, the stage or the page. The book focuses on those moments so pivotal in a character's formation that they create a distinct boundary of before and after, moments without which the character couldn't exist and moments through which characters can transform before our eyes. Writers, actors and storytellers of all stripes will discover a powerful new key to unlock any character they seek to develop, write or portray. They may even unlock a deeper understanding of themselves. Features: The first in-depth study of the essential principles that will redefine the way storytellers understand their characters and themselves. Essential insights into the forces that create character Dozens of examples of character-defining moments from film, television, theater and literature An exploration of pivotol moments: birth, death, discovery, decision-making, injury and healing An examination of how writers and actors employ defining moments in their deepest and most unforgettable works Insights into how directors, editors, cinematographers and composers dramatize key moments Practical exercises for defining and redefining character Tips for discovering the moments that matter most Deeply personal stories from the authors' lives to illustrate the variety of moments that define us. For every storyteller, no matter their medium, The Defining Moment will redefine the way they understand their characters and themselves.

In every developed country, health-care managers, clinicians, purchasers and providers are having to extract greater output from cash-limited resources. This book reviews a range of areas of current concern, together with the practical experience of those responsible for improvement and change.