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William Golding's compelling story about a group of very ordinary small boys marooned on a coral island has become a modern classic. At first it seems as though it is all going to be great fun; but the fun before long becomes furious and life on the island turns into a nightmare of panic and death. As ordinary standards of behaviour collapse, the whole world the boys know collapses with them—the world of cricket and homework and adventure stories—and another world is revealed beneath, primitive and terrible. |
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Make chivalrous characters for the world's most prominent pretending game. The Player's Handbook is the fundamental reference for each prison and Dragons roleplayer. It contains rules for character creation and progression, foundations and abilities, investigation and battle, hardware, spells, and significantly more. Utilize this book to make characters from among the most famous D&D races and classes. • In Dungeons and Dragons, you and your companions coauthor your own legend. Guided by a Dungeon Master, you make characters and assume their parts in a story, moving dice and exploring maps as you unfurl a story as boundless as your creative mind. • The Player's Handbook is the first of three D&D center rulebooks, alongside the Monster Manual and the Dungeon Master's Guide. The Player's Handbook is the foundation. It's the primary content of D&D's fifth version—for fledglings and for veterans the same. • The Player's Handbook strolls you through how to make a Dungeons and Dragons character—the job you'll play in the D&D world. • Dungeons and Dragons is the world's most noteworthy pretending game. Made in 1974, D&D changed gaming society by mixing conventional dream with miniatures and wargaming. |
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OEdipe roi est une tragédie modèle, d’Aristote à Racine, mais aussi le formidable détonateur d’un mouvement dont nous vivons encore et qui a profondément transformé une lecture dont l’histoire avait déjà, comme elle le fait toujours, piégé les accès. Sans Freud, Sophocle ne se tairait peut-être pas, mais avec Freud, certainement, Sophocle n’est plus tout à fait lui-même. Cette traduction s’appuie sur une analyse grammaticale et historique qui a abouti à rétablir le texte sur un nombre considérable de points. Ni reconstitution ni adaptation : la restauration archéologique pure et simple est rendue vaine par la différence des langues et des mètres, l’adaptation tombe dans le piège de l’humanisme. L’œuvre est d’abord une pièce de théâtre, où le rythme, les effets, le mouvement font partie du sens. |
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Il manifesto futurista della Lussuria (1913) di Valentine de Saint-Point è la premessa di partenza di Dioniso Legami . Nel mio viaggio testuale la Lussuria , attraversando visionariamente i tempi, “immagina” un Porno-Futurismo che ha l’incontro virtuale con Moana Pozzi, perturbante diva del porno italiano. A lei offro una Rosa Lussuria . Nel percorso entrano come Eros-Letture la vita-opera del Marchese de Sade e di Aleister Crowley, ma anche corpi e narrazioni fantastiche del desiderio, in cui Dioniso “lega” insieme vita-arte-letteratura. Ripropongo per l’occasione miei scritti su pubblicazioni, riviste cartacee e online. (V.C.) |
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Sarah O'Bryan's 'Academic Beauties' series of photo eBooks reflect the many aspects of the girls campus and dorm leisure life, in a fun and entertaining manner. These delightful campus beauties have been photographed in a very candid style. A Photos-Only eBook.   All models are over 18 years of age. |
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From iconic love songs and odes to domestic bliss, to bloodcurdling screams and provocative performances, TIME-LIFE presents a history of rock and roll, and the stories behind the songs. |
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9 selections from this Academy Award winning movie musical, arranged in our easy to read and play E-Z Play Today notation. Include: Another Day of Sun * Audition (The Fools Who Dream) * City of Stars * Engagement Party * Epilogue * A Lovely Night * Mia and Sebastian's Theme * Someone in the Crowd * Start a Fire. |
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BnF collection ebooks - "JULIETTE : O Roméo ! Roméo ! pourquoi es-tu Roméo ? Renie ton père et abdique ton nom ; ou, si tu ne le veux pas, jure de m'aimer, et je ne serai plus une Capulet. ROMEO, à part : Dois-je l'écouter encore ou lui répondre ? JULIETTE : Ton nom seul est mon ennemi. Tu n'es pas un Montague, tu es toi-même. Qu'est-ce qu'un Montague ? Ce n'est ni une main, ni un pied, ni un bras, ni un visage, ni rien qui fasse partie d'un homme..." BnF collection ebooks a pour vocation de faire découvrir en version numérique des textes classiques essentiels dans leur édition la plus remarquable, des perles méconnues de la littérature ou des auteurs souvent injustement oubliés. Tous les genres y sont représentés : morceaux choisis de la littérature, y compris romans policiers, romans noirs mais aussi livres d’histoire, récits de voyage, portraits et mémoires ou sélections pour la jeunesse. |
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Vintage Game Consoles tells the story of the most influential videogame platforms of all time, including the Apple II, Commodore 64, Nintendo Entertainment System, Game Boy, Sega Genesis, Sony PlayStation, and many more. It uncovers the details behind the consoles, computers, handhelds, and arcade machines that made videogames possible. Drawing on extensive research and the authors’ own lifelong experience with videogames, Vintage Game Consoles explores each system’s development, history, fan community, its most important games, and information for collectors and emulation enthusiasts. It also features hundreds of exclusive full-color screenshots and images that help bring each system’s unique story to life. Vintage Game Consoles is the ideal book for gamers, students, and professionals who want to know the story behind their favorite computers, handhelds, and consoles, without forgetting about why they play in the first place – the fun! Bill Loguidice is a critically acclaimed technology author who has worked on over a dozen books, including CoCo: The Colorful History of Tandy’s Underdog Computer , written with Boisy G. Pitre. He’s also the co-founder and Managing Director for the popular Website, Armchair Arcade. A noted videogame and computer historian and subject matter expert, Bill personally owns and maintains well over 400 different systems from the 1970s to the present day, including a large volume of associated materials. Matt Barton is an associate professor of English at Saint Cloud State University in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, where he lives with his wife Elizabeth. He’s the producer of the "Matt Chat," a weekly YouTube series featuring in-depth interviews with notable game developers. In addition to the original Vintage Games, which he co-authored with Bill, he’s author of Dungeons & Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games and Honoring the Code: Conversations with Great Game Designers. |
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The Canon EOS Rebel T3 / 1100D is a great camera for beginners to step up in to the world of dSLRs. It can however be more than a little intimidating to look at the camera, with all the buttons and dials, and have no idea how to drive it. It this short ebook, I take you through some basic (and advanced) steps to get you started on the road to getting the most out of your new camera. I'm not going to refer to you as a 'dummy' simply because you don't know how to do something, lets be honest, I'm sure there's things plenty of things that you know that I don't, I just happen to know about cameras because I've been working with them for 20 years. So it's perfectly acceptable not to know what you're doing, but we'll change that in a short time. In this ebook, we don't delve in to advanced photographic theory, instead I simply walk you through how to use the different features of the T3 / 1100D to enable you to go from taking just OK photos to taking fantastic shots that your friends will want to print out. |
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12 piano solo pieces from the 2006 Oscar-nominated film, including: Another Dance * Darcy's Letter * Georgiana * Leaving Netherfield * Liz on Top of the World * Meryton Townhall * The Secret Life of Daydreams * Stars and Butterflies * and more. |
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Written by highly respected author Stanley R. Alten, WORKING WITH AUDIO provides readers with a fundamental understanding of the principles, technology, and techniques of audio production. This book covers the basics of audio production techniques in radio, TV, music, and new media, with special emphasis on the fundamentals of sound and recording, acoustics, equipment, editing, mixing, and much more. Because the material is not medium-specific, readers can apply the techniques learned to sound production in any of the major audio and audio/visual media. |
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With eight Grammy nominations and sales of over 4.5 million, Ani DiFranco is one of America’s most fiercely independent and beloved musicians, as well as an outspoken voice of conscience. For the first time, she releases a book of poetry and paintings, capturing her essential artistry that has helped define and invigorate a new generation. Ani DiFranco: Verses rages, eulogizes, menaces, revels, and envisions. With a poet’s precision and a citizen’s stake, DiFranco finds the meeting places of intimacy and politics, of self and country, of resolve and compromise, and of the fickle and magnificent capacities of love and solitude. |
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While the Grohl family had always been musical-the family sang together on long car trips, harmonizing to Motown and David Bowie-Virginia never expected her son to become a musician, let alone a rock star. But when she saw him perform in front of thousands of screaming fans for the first time, she knew that rock stardom was meant to be for her son. And as Virginia watched her son's star rise, she often wondered about the other mothers who raised sons and daughters who became rock stars. Were they as surprised as she was about their children's fame? Did they worry about their children's livelihood and wellbeing in an industry fraught with drugs and other dangers? Did they encourage their children's passions despite the odds against success, or attempt to dissuade them from their grandiose dreams? Do they remind their kids to pack a warm coat when they go on tour? Virginia decided to seek out other rock star mothers to ask these questions, and so began a two-year odyssey in which she interviewed such women as Verna Griffin, Dr. Dre's mother; Marianne Stipe, Michael Stipe of REM's mother; Janis Winehouse, Amy Winehouse's mother; Patsy Noah, Adam Levine's mother; Donna Haim, mother of the Haim sisters; Hester Diamond, Mike D of The Beastie Boys' mother. With exclusive family photographs and a foreword by Dave Grohl, From Cradle to Stage will appeal to mothers and rock fans everywhere. |
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The Bass Player's Guide to Scales & Modes is a complete reference manual for bassists of all levels. These essential musical concepts are demonstrated in a highly practical manner which will enable the reader to master them all over the fretboard. The application of each scale or mode is demonstrated through a series of 'real world' bass grooves which highlight the individual nuances of each one. Over the course of 28 chapters, all of the most commonly used scales and modes are covered, including the major scales, the natural, harmonic and melodic minor scales, the pentatonics, diminished and whole tone scales, and the modes. Audio files for the exercises are included in the book, and are also available to download for FREE from the publisher's website. |
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"Fallen Crest is a masterfully told story that keeps you on the edge of your seat and rooting for the bad guys." Teresa Mummert, New York Times and USA TODAY best selling author "Fallen Crest is one of my absolute favorite series! Tijan's characters are so dark, so intense, that you can't help but get sucked into their story. If you haven't read this series yet, you're missing out!" - K.A. Robinson, New York Times and USA Today best selling author "Masterfully written, these books have everything I crave in a great drama. Gut wrenching angst, strong yet humorous leading lady, and of course, some seriously sexy men. The Kade boys will forever top my list of favorite book boyfriends! I cannot recommend this serious enough! OMG! *series." L.B. Simmons, best selling author "You will never want to leave the Fallen Crest World, especially once you've met the Kade Brothers. Prepare to be Tijaned." Jay McLean, best selling author of the More Than Series "The intricate storyline and unforgettable characters make the Fallen Crest series our #1 OBSESSION!!!" Crazies R Us Book Blog "Tijan's Fallen Crest series is drama filled with some steamy parts. You'll be sucked right into the story line. It's a definite MUST read." ~Stephanie, Stephanie's Book Reports The prequel novella and the first three books of the Fallen Crest Series will be available in this boxset!. Mason Kade is not known to be nice. He is ruthless, manipulative, and unforgiving. Most will say that he is a jerk and he is to those that cross him or cross his loved ones. However, he does not want to be who he is. He does not enjoy hurting others, but there is no limit to the lengths he will go to protect himself and his brother. This is the story of how he came to be and this is why so many love Mason Kade. This is a story of a destroyed family and the effects it had on a son. (46k novella) Fallen Crest High Mason and Logan Kade are two brothers who did their own thing. They were rich and expected to attend Samantha's school, Fallen Crest Academy. They chose public school and now she has to live with them. The problem is that she doesn't care at all: about them, about her friends, about her cheating boyfriend, or even about her parent's divorce. But maybe that's a good thing. Maybe change is a good thing. This book contains adult/mature young adult situations. Fallen Crest Family Samantha and Mason are together. Everyone knows it. Not everyone is dealing with it. While Mason's ready to give them the middle finger, there's one not going away. Her mother. Threats are issued. Ultimatums are given. Even blackmail is used, but only Samantha can put a stop to Analise. However, when a trauma from her past is triggered, she may not have the courage or strength to do what's needed. If she doesn't, Mason's future could be destroyed. Fallen Crest Public Sam's first day at Fallen Crest Public doesn't go well. Some girls want to be her. Some girls want to destroy her. And some just don't like her. All in all, despite being protected by Mason and Logan, it's still only the strong survive. Sam will not only have to survive, she needs to learn how to conquer too, but there's another battle growing. Things are about to come to a disastrous end between the towns, Roussou and Fallen Crest. Sam's other main dilemma? Keeping Mason and Logan from getting arrested or hospitalized. |
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Learn the studio building secrets that only the pros know with The Recording Studio Builder's Handbook. You might think it takes thousands of dollars and the services of an acoustic designer to improve your studio, but this book strips away the mystery of what makes a great-sounding studio and shows how you can make a huge difference even on a budget. Featuring interviews with contractors, studio designers, producers, and engineers, this book with embedded video will give you an insider look at studio building. The videos show you how to construct acoustic panels and bass traps, and feature several guided tours by professional studio builders. |
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Grammy Award winner Victor Wooten's inspiring parable of the importance of music and the threats that it faces in today's world.  We may not realize it as we listen to the soundtrack of our lives through tiny earbuds, but music and all that it encompasses is disappearing all around us. In this fable-like story three musicians from around the world are mysteriously summoned to Nashville, the Music City, to join together with Victor to do battle against the "Phasers," whose blinking "music-cancelling" headphones silence and destroy all musical sound. Only by coming together, connecting, and making the joyful sounds of immediate, "live" music can the world be restored to the power and spirit of music. A VINTAGE ORIGINAL |
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The second edition of this bestselling, comprehensive guide contains improved vocal workouts and additional topics, including performance anxiety and healthy singing. The companion audio makes this guide an ideal tool for creating a singing course for students of almost any age or gender, who can practice technique along with lead sheets for such standard vocal pieces as Yesterday and I Heard It Through the Grapevine. Topics covered include getting started, posture, belting and diction, maintaining vocal health, microphone technique, and much more. |
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What is a self-working card trick? A trick that does not depend upon legerdemain or special abilities on the part of the magician, but a trick that works automatically because of the mathematics inherent in the card deck itself. Long practice and supernormal dexterity are not needed to perform these tricks, yet they are often among the most entertaining and most spectacular of all card tricks. Some of these sure-fire tricks are simple, a good place to begin. Others were specially adapted from professional routines and are here presented for the first time for amateurs. Almost all of these tricks can be worked informally, with a borrowed deck of cards. Some also adapt to stage presentation. Individual tricks in this book have sold for more than the price of the entire book. Amateurs can use them to get a start in magic and to feel, at once, the rewards of giving a professional performance. Advanced and professional magicians will find tricks to add to their acts or informal routines. Author Karl Fulves is one of the best-known writers and editors in the field of magic. |
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The Ultimate Battle is Upon Us. Team up with old friends and new allies full of a diverse cast of Disney Heroes. Visit eight Disney themed worlds as you seek to end the ultimate battle with Darkness once and for all. The guide for Kingdom Hearts III + Re Mind DLC features all there is to see and do including a walkthrough featuring every Treasure and Lucky Emblem, strategies on taking down the Flantastic Seven and more! All details on the Re Mind DLC including indepth strategies for every Limitcut boss and the ultimate challenge in Kingdom Hearts III. Inside this guide: - Full Walkthrough of the main storyline - Full Walkthrough of the Re Mind, Limitcut and Secret Episode storylines - Indepth boss strategies for every one of the Limitcut battles - Indepth boss strategy on the Secret boss - Coverage of all Treasures - All Lucky Emblems discovered - Coverage of the Flantastic Seven |
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The New York Times Bestseller The Explosive National Bestseller "A backstage pass to the wildest and loudest party in rock history—you'll feel like you were right there with us!" —Bret Michaels of Poison Nothin' But a Good Time is the definitive, no-holds-barred oral history of 1980s hard rock and hair metal, told by the musicians and industry insiders who lived it. Hard rock in the 1980s was a hedonistic and often intensely creative wellspring of escapism that perfectly encapsulated—and maybe even helped to define—a spectacularly over-the-top decade. Indeed, fist-pumping hits like Twisted Sister’s “We’re Not Gonna Take It,” Mötley Crüe’s “Girls, Girls, Girls,” and Guns N’ Roses’ “Welcome to the Jungle” are as inextricably linked to the era as Reaganomics, Pac-Man, and E.T . From the do-or-die early days of self-financed recordings and D.I.Y. concert productions that were as flashy as they were foolhardy, to the multi-Platinum, MTV-powered glory years of stadium-shaking anthems and chart-topping power ballads, to the ultimate crash when grunge bands like Nirvana forever altered the entire climate of the business, Tom Beaujour and Richard Bienstock's Nothin' But a Good Time captures the energy and excess of the hair metal years in the words of the musicians, managers, producers, engineers, label executives, publicists, stylists, costume designers, photographers, journalists, magazine publishers, video directors, club bookers, roadies, groupies, and hangers-on who lived it. Featuring an impassioned foreword by Slipknot and Stone Sour vocalist and avowed glam metal fanatic Corey Taylor, and drawn from over 200 new interviews with members of Van Halen, Mötley Crüe, Poison, Guns N’ Roses, Skid Row, Bon Jovi, Ratt, Twisted Sister, Winger, Warrant, Cinderella, Quiet Riot and others, as well as Ozzy Osbourne, Lita Ford and many more, this is the ultimate, uncensored, and often unhinged chronicle of a time where excess and success walked hand in hand, told by the men and women who created a sound and style that came to define a musical era—one in which the bands and their fans went looking for nothin’ but a good time…and found it. |
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Cette pièce raconte l'histoire de Joseph Latour, un simple soldat qui, au retour de la guerre, cherche à retrouver une place dans sa famille et dans la société. Cette nouvelle édition comprend une préface inédite de l'auteur et un dossier critique. Ouvrage largement prescrit en milieu scolaire, ce titre de Marcel Dubé est désormais présenté dans la nouvelle maquette de Typo. |
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"Close-up card magic is performed right under the noses of the spectators. It has an immediacy that cannot be duplicated by platform magic. Seasoned professionals agree there is no better way to learn how to handle an audience than when they are inches away." — Karl Fulves. Karl Fulves is one of the most popular and respected magic authorities writing today. In Self-Working Close-Up Card Magic he shows beginners how to perform 56 tried-and-true, crowd-pleasing tricks for the kind of small, close-up audiences that gather at parties and family get-togethers. The tricks are simple to master. The performer needs only a deck of cards and a few everyday objects like a coin or a rubber band. The kind of close-up performing these tricks require offers beginners the best possible way to learn how to engage and handle an audience. Among the tricks are "openers," which quickly get an audience's attention and set the stage for the rest of the act; memory tricks that make it appear the performer has an uncanny ability to memorize cards; gambling tricks that seem to give the performer an expert ability to control the cards in games of chance; and "gimmicked" cards that create eye-popping visual magic. Simple step-by-step instructions, accompanied by clear, carefully drawn illustrations, make these applause-winning tricks absolutely foolproof, requiring no long practice or dexterity to perform. |
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Why does a director choose a particular script? What must they do in order to keep actors fresh and truthful through take after take of a single scene? How do you stage a shootout—involving more than one hundred extras and three colliding taxis—in the heart of New York’s diamond district? What does it take to keep the studio honchos happy? From the first rehearsal to the final screening, Making Movies is a master’s take, delivered with clarity, candor, and a wealth of anecdote. For in this book, Sidney Lumet, one of our most consistently acclaimed directors, gives us both a professional memoir and a definitive guide to the art, craft, and business of the motion picture. Drawing on forty years of experience on movies that range from Long Day’s Journey into Night to Network and The Verdict —and with such stars as Katharine Hepburn, Paul Newman, Marlon Brando, and Al Pacino—Lumet explains how painstaking labor and inspired split-second decisions can result in two hours of screen magic. |
