Books by Paul Stanley

A wide array of fantasy miniatures is available to wargamers and modellers, manufactured from an increasing number of different materials each with their own unique modelling challenges. From the multipart hard plastic 28mm miniature to the metal and resin models common in all other scales, Modelling and Painting Fantasy Figures provides wargamers with a wealth of information to achieve the best results. Whether modelling single figures, a handful of warriors for a warband or tackling a huge army for a mass battle game, there is something for every fantasy figure modeller, collector or gamer. This new book also discusses issues of scale with fantasy miniatures and demonstrates a variety of modelling and painting techniques at different scales. It provides step-by-step guidance on building, converting, repairing and painting figures and covers working with plastic, resin and white metal. Finally, it considers basic techniques and maintaining the compatibility of miniatures between different gaming systems.

From the multipart hard-plastic 28mm miniature to the metal and resin models common in all other scales, this book provides wargamers, collectors and gamers with a wealth of information to achieve the best results.Modelling and Painting Science Fiction Miniatures demonstrates a variety of modelling and painting techniques at different scales and provides step-by-step guidance on building, converting and painting models.  It covers working in plastic, resin and white metal and explains dry brushing techniques, the three-colour method, multilayering and shading with washes. Finally, it considers basing techniques and maintaining the compatibility of miniatures between different gaming systems.

NATIONAL BESTSELLERTheNew YorkTimesbestselling author and front man and rhythm guitarist of KISS grants fans an all-access backstage pass to his personal life and shows them how to pursue a rock n roll lifestyle of their own, offering hard-won advice from a music legend.In this follow-up to his popular bestsellerFace the Music, the Starchild takes us behind the scenes, revealing what hes learned from a lifetime as the driving force of KISS, and how he brings his unique sensibility not only to his music career but to every area of his lifefrom business to parenting to health and happiness.Backstage Pass takes you beyond themakeupas Paul shares fascinating details about his lifehis fitness routine, philosophy, business principles, how he maintains his inspiration, passion, and joy after nearly 50 years of mega success including selling out tours, 100 million albums sold and an art career that has amassed over 10 million dollars in sales. Divulging more true stories of the Rock Roll Hall of Famers relationships, hardships, andpivotal moments, it also contains intimate four-color, never-before-seen photos from Pauls personal collection, and offers surprising lessons on the discipline and hard work that have made him one of the healthiest and most successful rock n roll icons in history.This is the book for fans who love living large, but also want to take control and move ahead in everyday life. Paul shows you how you can rock n roll all night and party every daywithout missing a beat.

This exciting collection of diverse assemblies for Key Stage 2 is perfect for any teacher or school leader looking for inspiration. Covering a range of different thought-provoking issues, each idea in this book has been successfully tried and tested in real assemblies.This flexible, dip-in resource includes a variety of assembly formats and full scripts for every assembly. Some are standalone assemblies that can be delivered with minimal preparation, some come with accompanying slideshows online and some are more detailed assemblies requiring additional resources.The topics are current and ideal for stimulating discussion, ranging from values-focused assemblies about justice, truth and courage to knowledge-based assemblies on subjects such as Black History Month and female scientists. The book uses a variety of poems, objects, folktales and real-life stories to stimulate and inspire children's thinking on topics from peace and perseverance to art and friendship.Written by an experienced headteacher dedicated to delivering assemblies that light a spark in all pupils, this resource is a must-have for all primary schools.

Backstage Paul Stanley, den legendariske frontman og guitarist fra bandet KISS, forærer i denne bog sine fans et all-access backstage pass til sit liv og deler rundhåndet ud af sin egen hårdtvundne erfaring med den den ægte rock’n’roll livsstil.   Backstage giver et sjældent indblik i den mand, der gemmer sig under Stanleys rockgud persona. Han deler fascinerende detaljer fra sit liv og kommer vidt omkring både fitnessrutiner, filosofi, forældreskab og forretningsprincipper. Han løfter også sløret for, hvordan man fortsat kan finde inspiration og glæde ved at fylde stadions og arenaer efter en næsten 50 år lang karriere i musikkens verden.   Backstage er fyldt med de sande historier, de vilde nætter og de mange udfordringer ’on the road’, hvor disciplin og hårdt arbejde fylder mere, end man måske kunne få indtryk af. Bogen indeholder masser af farvebilleder fra Pauls personlige samling, og man kommer som læser helt ind under huden på denne sejlivede musiklegende.   Paul Stanley er guitarist, singer-songwriter og maler. Siden begyndelsen af 1970'erne har han været guitarist, co-lead vokalist og flamboyant frontman og "Starchild" i KISS, et af verdens mest indflydelsesrige og succesfulde rockbands. Paul Stanley og de oprindelige medlemmer af KISS blev indlemmet i Rock and Roll Hall of Fame i 2014.   “Lige dele ærlig og inspirerende. Fantastiske historier fra en af rockens allerstørste." - Sir Elton John (om "Face the Music")   

This is the HARDBACK version. In a continuation of his memorable Vol. 1, again journey into a world of comedy featuring some of the best comedians and comediennes of a different time and place. Dozens of encounters, each based on a one-on-one interview, some dating as far back as the 1960s, recalled by John Stanley, for thirty-three years an entertainment writer for the San Francisco Chronicle's Datebook. Stanley specialized in exclusive moments with stars and up-and-coming stars, searching for how and why they had succeeded or were trying to succeed with comedy in the worlds of night clubs, television, and motion pictures. Enter the lives of such historic show biz personalities as: Shelley Berman Carol Channing Jim Nabors Ronnie Schell Frank Sutton Richard Kiel Chuck Jones Tom Hanks Carol Burnett James Coco Adrienne Barbeau Conrad Bain Sally Struthers Jean Stapleton Barbara Feldon Ed Platt Don Adams Pat Paulsen The Smothers Brothers Mary Tyler Moore Vicki Lawrence Harvey Korman Tim Conway Ernie Anderson Gale Gordon Phyllis diller Ken Curtis Dom Deluise Jerry Colonna Barbara Eden George Carlin Frank Fontaine Cloris Leachman Dick Shawn Bob Newhart

Face the Music is the shocking, funny, smart, inspirational story of one of rock's most enduring icons and the group he helped create, define, and immortalize.Stanley mixes compelling personal revelations and gripping, gritty war stories that will surprise even the most steadfast member of the KISS Army.