Films, cinema

The Little Guide to Yoda Wit and Wisdom

The Empire Strikes Back, the sequel film to 1977's Star Wars, is regularly voted the Greatest Film of All Time. It was also the first time Yoda, a Grand Master of the Jedi Order and the most powerful Jedi in its history, made his awesome first appearance. Since then, the two-foot-two, green alien humanoid of unknown origins has become one of the franchises most enduring and popular characters appearing in six of the nine sequel trilogies, as well as the acclaimed Clone Wars animation.Famed for his wit, wisdom and syntax, Yoda's profound and playful words have left a large legacy on popular culture, particularly on countless items of merchandise. Here, inside The Wit and Wisdom of Yoda, are more than 175 classic quotes and quips from the character himself, as well as tons of other tasty trivia treats, guaranteeing this tiny tome is the perfect gift for the Star Wars fan in your family. Which, last time we checked, was everyone. Enjoy!SAMPLE TEXT"Train yourself to let go of everything you fear to lose."Yoda"Always pass on what you have learned."YodaWhile every main character in the Star Wars universe has a detailed origin story, only Yoda - and Grogu's* - is unknown. Creator George Lucas has never revealed the species and home planet of Yoda in an attempt to keep the character a mystery.

1. Mckee Robert

Dialogue

DIALOGUE is the follow-up title to Robert McKee's hugely successful STORY.

1. Paul Lang

Eurovision

Paul Lang is a pop-culture writer from the United Kingdom whose earliest Eurovision memory is watching Bucks Fizz win when he was six years old — and he’s seen every show since, usually while telling everyone else in the room to shut up and listen to the songs. By a strange twist of fate he ended up with Gina G as his landlady for ten years, and enjoyed the Contests from 2006–2016 sitting on her actual sofa. If you ask him, he will tell you that his favourite Eurovision act is ABBA, but it’s actually Nicki French.

1. Cynthia , Erivo

Simply More

It is never too late to build the life you're seeking. Part-memoir, part-inspirational manual for better living, Simply More by Cynthia Erivo is for anyone seeking greater harmony and fulfilment in their lives.Cynthia Erivo learned the music to Wicked a decade before she needed it, not knowing that those same lyrics would change her life. Ten years later, she performed those songs on a world stage, showing us that there is always time to keep discovering ourselves, and that the journey of becoming is not a finite one.In Simply More, through a series of powerful, personal vignettes, Cynthia reflects on the ways that she has grown as an actor and a person, shares the lessons she's learned over years of performing, and reminds us how we are capable of so much more than we think.In this profoundly honest and moving memoir, Cynthia draws from her experiences running marathons, both real and metaphorical, on stage and on screen, to show how each challenge can help us. Through personal anecdotes, lessons and advice, she urges readers to lean into the wisdom of their bodies and to understand and strive for a physical and mental balance. Because when we chase our deepest desires, each small step leads us closer to where we want to go.

1. Huey , Morgan

The Fun Lovin' Criminal

When Fun Lovin' Criminals released their debut album Come Find Yourself in 1996, its fusion of hip-hop, funk, blues and rock quickly became one of the most iconic and influential records of the decade. Now, in this fascinating memoir, frontman Huey Morgan describes his remarkable journey from journeyman to rock star.This is a story that begins in the early 1990s with a young man who, after returning to New York City from his time as a United States Marine, is struggling to cope with normal life. Huey begins his quest to become a rock star only to be sidetracked by his association with the New York criminal underworld. But as his band begins to take off, can he extract himself before his chance of stardom goes begging?Written in Huey's indomitable and distinctive style, this is a book that brings the grit and glamour of 90s New York brilliantly to life.

1. Insight Editions

Wicked: The Ultimate Pop-Up Book

Thank Oz! Discover the wonderful world of Wicked in this stunning pop-up book by world-renowned paper engineer Matthew Reinhart that unfolds and expands to become a 3D map of Oz!