Williams, Richard

An autobiography of Richard Williams, father and trainer of professional tennis players Serena and Venus Williams, with emphasis on his dealing with racism in America.

"The gripping story of Richard Williams, the father who raised and trained two of the greatest women in sports, Venus and Serena. He achieved greatness in spite of hardship and disadvantages to become a successful businessman, family man and tennis coach"--.

Discusses how jazz legend Miles Davis's seminal album "Kind of Blue" has changed both music and culture since its release in 1959, and explains how it influenced diverse artists such as Steve Reich and the Velvet Underground.

A reference for animators that presents the fundamental principles of animation, covering spacing, walks, runs, jumps, skips, flexibility, weight, anticipation, takes and accents, timing, staggers, wave and whip, dialogue, acting, animal action, and directing, and provides hundreds of illustrations. Includes a CD.