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A new chapter, 21 Money-Making Tips from the Pros, shows players how to increase their income from cash gamed and tournaments. Hard-hitting hold'em tje way it's palyed today in casino and online limit cash games and tournaments, players get killer advice on how to win more money in rammin'-jammin' games, kill-pot, jackpot, shorthanded, and other cash games, plus tournaments strategies for a small buy-in, big buy-in, rebuy, satellite and big-field major tournaments. Players learn the thinking process for the pre-flop, flop, turn and r iver including play-byplay analyses. Specific advice for rocks in tight games, weaklings in loose games, experts in sdolid games, how hand value change, when players should fold, chrck,raise, reraise, check-raise, slowplay, and bluff |
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Learn the licks, tricks, techniques, funky phrasing and hip melodic ideas of jazz great George Benson in these transcriptions of 13 of his signature standards: Affirmation * Billie's Bounce (Bill's Bounce) * Breezin' * The Cooker * Easy Living * Gentle Rain * Low Down and Dirty * Poquito Spanish, Poquito Funk * Sack of Woe * So What * Song for My Father * This Masquerade * What's New?. Includes in-depth lessons, an introduction by Dave Rubin, and information on Benson's guitars. |
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Easy guitar arrangements in notes and tab for 16 songs, plus guitar solos. Includes: Boot Hill * Cold Shot * Couldn't Stand the Weather * Crossfire * Empty Arms * Honey Bee * The House Is Rockin' * Life Without You * Love Struck Baby * Pride and Joy * The Sky Is Crying * Texas Flood * The Things That I Used to Do * Tick Tock * Tightrope * You'll Be Mine. |
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Après son guide pour écrivains Story - Écrire un scénario pour le cinéma et la télévision, best-seller permanent, et son exploration inspirée de l'art de l'action verbale dans Story - Écrire des dialogues pour la scène et l'écran, l'expert le plus recherché dans le domaine de la narration apporte son éclairage sur la création de personnages fascinants et la conception de leur équipe. Story - Concevoir des personnages pour la scène et l'écran explore la conception de ce qui fait l'univers des personnages : la dimension, la complexité et le devenir d'un protagoniste, l'invention des personnages majeurs autour de lui, le tout entouré d'une distribution de rôles de service et de soutien. |
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Bienvenido a la guía práctica sobre diseño de interiores Si usted es un diseñador en ciernes, un propietario que busca mejorar su espacio vital o simplemente alguien apasionado por crear ambientes hermosos y funcionales, esta guía está aquí para brindarle una comprensión integral de los principios fundamentales y elementos esenciales del diseño de interiores. Crear un espacio que sea a la vez funcional y estéticamente agradable es una forma de arte delicada. Requiere una consideración cuidadosa de varios factores, desde el propósito y la función del espacio hasta los colores, la iluminación, los muebles y los accesorios que le dan vida. El proceso de diseño de un interior implica no solo creatividad, sino también una comprensión profunda de cómo las personas interactúan con su entorno y cómo las elecciones de diseño pueden afectar su bienestar. En esta guía, exploraremos una amplia gama de temas, desde la importancia de crear un espacio funcional y visualmente atractivo hasta la selección de muebles, iluminación, colores, materiales y acabados. Cada capítulo profundiza en un aspecto específico del diseño de interiores y brinda consejos prácticos, consejos de expertos y ejemplos inspiradores para ayudarlo a tomar decisiones de diseño informadas. Comenzamos enfatizando la importancia de crear un espacio que sirva para el propósito previsto y que al mismo tiempo cautive los sentidos. Lo alentamos a embarcarse en un viaje de investigación e inspiración, recopilando ideas de varias fuentes que resuenen con su estilo y preferencias personales. Al comprender el propósito y la función del espacio, puede tomar decisiones de diseño informadas que se alineen con sus necesidades y mejoren su vida diaria. A lo largo de esta guía, descubrirá el poder transformador del color y la iluminación. Profundizamos en los efectos psicológicos de los colores, guiándote en la elección de la paleta perfecta para evocar las emociones deseadas y crear atmósferas armoniosas. También exploramos el arte de la iluminación, tanto natural como artificial, y brindamos información sobre cómo usarla estratégicamente para mejorar el ambiente y la funcionalidad de su espacio. Además, profundizamos en los principios de la selección y disposición de los muebles, prestando mucha atención a la escala, la proporción y el flujo de tráfico. Discutimos la importancia del equilibrio, la textura y la forma, y brindamos orientación sobre cómo crear interés visual y profundidad dentro de una habitación. También se exploran las soluciones de almacenamiento, la acústica y la incorporación de elementos naturales, lo que le permite diseñar espacios que no solo son visualmente atractivos sino también prácticos y cómodos. A medida que avance por los capítulos, obtendrá una comprensión más profunda de cómo todos estos elementos se unen para crear interiores cohesivos y cautivadores. Lo alentamos a experimentar, superar los límites y adoptar su propio estilo único mientras considera los principios y las pautas presentados. El diseño de interiores es un campo en constante evolución y, si bien esta guía proporciona una base sólida, es esencial permanecer abierto a nuevas ideas e innovaciones. El diseño es una expresión personal, y al infundir su propia personalidad, intereses y elementos sentimentales en el espacio, creará un entorno que realmente refleje quién es usted. |
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A comprehensive, cross-disciplinary overview of color,  Universal Principles of Color  presents 100 core concepts and guidelines that are critical to a successful use of color. Richly illustrated and easy to navigate, it pairs clear explanations of every topic with visual examples of it applied in theory and in practice. The book is  organized alphabetically  so that principles can be easily and quickly referenced. For those interested in addressing a specific color challenge or application problem, the principles are also indexed by pathways based on nine topics of color study ranging from science, art and design, and industry. " Each principle is presented in a two-page format: The left-hand page contains a succinct definition, a full description of the principle, and examples of and guidelines for its use. Side notes, which appear to the right of the text, provide elaborations and references. The right-hand page contains visual examples and related graphics to support a deeper understanding of the principle.   Whether in a branding campaign or a healthcare facility, a product’s packaging or a software user interface, the color we see is the culmination of many  concepts and practices brought together  from a variety of disciplines to  increase appeal ,  influence perception , and  enhance usability .   By considering these concepts and examples, you can learn to  make more informed and ultimately better color decisions . This  landmark reference  is the standard for designers, engineers, architects, and students who seek to broaden and improve their understanding of and expertise in color. The titles in the  Rockport Universal series  offer comprehensive and authoritative information and edifying and inspiring visual examples on multidisciplinary subjects for designers, architects, engineers, students, and anyone who is interested in expanding and enriching their design knowledge. |
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A memoir by the woman who knew Bob Marley best--his wife, Rita. Rita Marley grew up in the slums of Trench Town, Jamaica. Abandoned by her mother at a very young age, she was raised by her aunt. Music ran in Rita's family, and even as a child her talent for singing was pronounced. By the age of 18, Rita was an unwed mother, and it was then that she met Bob Marley at a recording studio in Trench Town. Bob and Rita became close friends, fell in love, and soon, she and her girlfriends were singing backup for the Wailers. At the ages of 21 and 19, Bob and Rita were married. The rest is history: Bob Marley and the Wailers set Jamaica and the world on fire. But while Rita displayed blazing courage, joy, and an indisputable devotion to her husband, life with Bob was not easy. There were his liaisons with other women--some of which produced children and were conducted under Rita's roof. The press repeatedly reported that Bob was unmarried to preserve his "image." But Rita kept her self-respect, and when Bob succumbed to cancer in 1981, she was at his side. In the years that followed, she became a force in her own right -- as the Bob Marley Foundation's spokesperson and a performer in her reggae group, the I-Three. Written with author Hettie Jones, No Woman No Cry is a no-holds-barred account of life with one of the most famous musicians of all time. In No Woman No Cry , readers will learn about the never-before-told details of Bob Marley's life, including: How Rita practiced subsistence farming when first married to Bob to have food for her family. How Rita rode her bicycle into town with copies of Bob's latest songs to sell. How Rita worked as a housekeeper in Delaware to help support her family when her children were young. Why Rita chose to befriend some of the women with whom Bob had affairs and to give them advice on rearing the children they had with Bob. The story of the attack on Bob which almost killed the two of them. Bob's last wishes, dreams, and hopes, as well as the details of his death, such as who came to the funeral (and who didn't). |
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The Pulitzer Prize-winning tragedy of a salesman’s deferred American dream   Ever since it was first performed in 1949, Death of a Salesman has been recognized as a milestone of the American theater. In the person of Willy Loman, the aging, failing salesman who makes his living riding on a smile and a shoeshine, Arthur Miller redefined the tragic hero as a man whose dreams are at once insupportably vast and dangerously insubstantial. He has given us a figure whose name has become a symbol for a kind of majestic grandiosity—and a play that compresses epic extremes of humor and anguish, promise and loss, between the four walls of an American living room. "By common consent, this is one of the finest dramas in the whole range of the American theater." —Brooks Atkinson, The New York Times "So simple, central, and terrible that the run of playwrights would neither care nor dare to attempt it." — Time |
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Adult Piano Adventures enables the adult beginner to play music for pleasure while developing musical understanding. This comprehensive All-in-One book includes lessons, technique, and theory in a single volume for ease of use. Book 1 presents the fundamentals of music notation, chord playing, and musical form. The redesigned layout improves information hierarchy, putting focus on key concepts and step-by-step learning. Audio and video files may be accessed online-over two hours of instructional videos and accompaniment tracks that inspire rhythmic vitality and artistic expression. Songs include: Amazing Grace * The Can-Can * Catch a Falling Star * Danny Boy * Eine Kleine Nachtmusik * The Entertainer * Greensleeves * The Lion Sleeps Tonight * and more] |
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"Two Solitudes" is excerpted from Have Not Been the Same: The CanRock Renaissance 1985-1995 , available as a print or ebook. Published in autumn 2001, Have Not Been the Same became the first book to comprehensively document the rise of Canadian underground rock between the years 1985 and 1995. It was a tumultuous decade that saw the arrival of Blue Rodeo, The Tragically Hip, SarahMcLachlan, Sloan, Barenaked Ladies, Daniel Lanois, and many others who made an indelible mark not only on Canadian culture, but on the global stage as well. Have Not Been the Same tells all of their stories in rich detail through extensive first–person interviews, while at the same time capturing the spirit of Canada’s homegrown music industry on the cusp of the digital age. Ten years on, the 780–page book is still regarded by critics and musicians as the definitive history of the era. To mark this milestone, the authors have updated many key areas of the book through new interviews, further illuminating the ongoing influence of this generation of artists. And with its treasure trove of rare photos intact, this revised edition of Have Not Been the Same is sure to maintain the book’s status as one of the seminal works in the field of Canadian music writing, and a must–read for any Canadian music fan. |
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Alfred's Basic Adult All-in-One Course is designed for use with an instructor for the beginning student looking for a truly complete piano course. It is a greatly expanded version of Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course that will include lesson, theory, technic and additional repertoire in a convenient, "all-in-one" format. This comprehensive course adds such features as isometric hand exercises, finger strengthening drills, and written assignments that reinforce each lesson's concepts. There is a smooth, logical progression between each lesson, a thorough explanation of chord theory and playing styles, and outstanding extra songs, including folk, classical, and contemporary selections. At the completion of this course, the student will have learned to play some of the most popular music ever written and will have gained a good understanding of basic musical concepts and styles. The audio has accompaniments to support the student's playing of the exercises and songs. Titles:  *Alouette *Alpine Melody *Amazing Grace *Au Claire de la Lune *Aunt Rhody *Auld Lang Syne *Aura Lee *The Bandleader *Beautiful Brown Eyes *Blow the Man Down! *Blues for Wynton Marsalis *Brother John *Café Vienna *The Can-Can *Chasing the Blues Away *Chiapanecas *Cockles and Mussels *The Cuckoo *Day is Done *Dueling Harmonics *The Entertainer *A Friend Like You *Go Down, Moses *Good King Wenceslas *Good Morning to You! *Good People *Got Those Blues *Greensleeves *Happy Birthday to You! *Harmonica Rock *Harp Song *Here's a Happy Song! *He's Got the Whole World in His Hands *I'm Gonna Lay My Burden Down *Jericho *Jingle Bells *Joy to the World! *Kum-ba-yah! *Largo (Dvorak) *Lavender's Blue *Lightly Row *Little Brown Jug *Liza Jane *London Bridge *Lone Star Waltz *Love Somebody *Lullaby *The Marine's Hymn *Mary Ann *Merrily We Roll Along *Mexican Hat Dance *Michael, Row the Boat Ashore *Money Can't Buy Everything *My Fifth *Ode to Joy *On Top of Old Smoky *O Sole Mio *Raisins and Almonds *Rock Along *Rockets *Rockin' Intervals *Rock It Away! *Scarborough Fair *Shoo, Fly, Shoo! *Skip to My Lou! *Standing in the Need of Prayer *The Stranger *Tisket, a Tasket *Waltzing Chords *Waltz Time *What Can I Share *When the Saints Go Marching In *Why Am I Blue? |
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The definitive text of this American classic—reissued with an introduction by Edward Albee (Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? and A Delicate Balance) and Williams' essay "Person-to-Person." Cat on a Hot Tin Roof first heated up Broadway in 1955 with its gothic American story of brothers vying for their dying father's inheritance amid a whirlwind of sexuality, untethered in the person of Maggie the Cat. The play also daringly showcased the burden of sexuality repressed in the agony of her husband, Brick Pollitt. In spite of the public controversy Cat stirred up, it was awarded the Pulitzer Prize and the Drama Critics Circle Award for that year. Williams, as he so often did with his plays, rewrote Cat on a Hot Tin Roof for many years—the present version was originally produced at the American Shakespeare Festival in 1974 with all the changes that made Williams finally declare the text to be definitive, and was most recently produced on Broadway in the 2003-04 season. This definitive edition also includes Williams' essay "Person-to-Person," Williams' notes on the various endings, and a short chronology of the author's life. One of America's greatest living playwrights, as well as a friend and colleague of Williams, Edward Albee has written a concise introduction to the play from a playwright's perspective, examining the candor, sensuality, power, and impact of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof then and now. |
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Semi-Finalist for the 2019 James Thurber Award * One of Vulture's Top-10 Comedy Books of 2018 * A "Must" pick by Entertainment Weekly * An A.V. Club Best Books selection * A "New and Noteworthy" selection by USA Today In celebration of The Simpsons thirtieth anniversary, the show’s longest-serving writer and producer offers a humorous look at the writing and making of the legendary Fox series that has become one of the most revered artistic achievements in television history. Four-time Emmy winner Mike Reiss—who has worked on The Simpsons continuously since episode one in 1989—shares stories, scandals, and gossip about working with America’s most iconic cartoon family ever. Reiss explains how the episodes are created, and provides an inside look at the show’s writers, animators, actors and celebrity guests. He answers a range of questions from Simpsons fans and die-hards, and reminisces about the making of perennially favorite episodes. In his freewheeling, irreverent comic style, Reiss reflects on his lifetime inside The Simpsons—a personal highlights reel of his achievements, observations, and favorite stories. Springfield Confidential exposes why Matt Groening decided to make all of the characters yellow; dishes on what it’s like to be crammed in a room full of funny writers sixty hours a week; and tells what Reiss learned after traveling to seventy-one countries where The Simpsons is watched (ironic note: there’s no electricity in many of these places); and even reveals where Springfield is located! He features unique interviews with Judd Apatow, who also provided the foreword, and Conan O'Brien, as well as with Simpsons legends Al Jean, Nancy Cartwright, Dan Castellaneta, and more. Like Cary Elwes’ As You Wish, Jennifer Keishin Armstrong’s Seinfeldia, and Chris Smith’s The Daily Show: An Oral History, Springfield Confidential is a funny, informational, and exclusive look at one of the most beloved programs in all of television land. |
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Cloud of Nibelheim is an Ex-SOLDIER 1st Class, now a mercenary willing to do any dirty job, if the price is right. Goaded on by his childhood friend he ends up joining an eco-terrorist organization called Avalanche, who are fighting for the very lift of the planet. As they fight the monolithic mega-corporation known as Shinra Inc., Cloud's past and Avalanche's struggles intertwine, and the reluctant mercenary finds motivation to fight to save the planet from a different threat and settle the score with a menace from the past in the process. The guide offers the following: - A full walkthrough of the main game. - Sidequests and optional dungeons are fully covered. - Mini-games and challenges such as Chocobo breeding and racing, the Battle Arena and Fort Condor missions are explained in detail. - Strategies for defeating the game's optional super-bosses. - The location of every piece of Materia, ultimate weapon, ultimate Limit Break and Enemy Skill. - A complete Chocobo Breeding section separate from the walkthrough, for easy information about the all-important art of aviculture. - Trophy list, including detailed step-by-step information on disposition changes throughout the game for the "Best Bromance" trophy. |
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"Miss Grant has made more information available in one book than we have ever had before. Teacher's organizations would do well to consider the use of Miss Grant's Technical Manual as an official textbook." — Dance Magazine Teacher recommended, Gail Grant's Technical Manual has long been one of the most popular and effective ballet reference guides. Completely revised and updated, this third edition is virtually a new work and should be owned by every student, dance teacher, choreographer, and ballet enthusiast — even those who purchased the second edition. Extensive revision, expansion, and the inclusion of more than 300 new terms have added immeasurably to the value of this concise, definitive manual. Moving from "abstract ballet" and "adage, adagio" to "working leg" and "wrapped position," the book fully describes and defines over 1,100 ballet steps ( saul de chat , jeté enveloppé , failli , entrechat six , etc.), movements and poses ( arabesque , épaulement , attitude , en arrière , retiré , à terre , dégagé , etc.), and other expressions and concepts. For each, first a phonetic transcription is provided, then a literal translation, and finally an explanation of how the step is performed, the pose captured, or the movement executed, of how the concept fits in with actual ballet dancing, or of the purpose or function of the idea. A pronunciation guide, cross-references to alternate names for similar steps and positions that vary from the Russian to the French or Italian schools, and a bibliography are all invaluable aids. But the most important supplement is the 15-page pictorial section, drawn by the author, who is both a successful ballet teacher and dancer. Keyed to the dictionary (and vice-versa), these diagrams show clearly the exact foot, leg, arm, and body positions for the proper execution of many of the more common ballet steps and movements. This essential and easy reference is a must for every teacher, aspiring dancer, and ballet class. |
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It started in Compton. it ended in infamy. In the wake of Marion "Suge" Knight's move to rip the guts out of Ruthless Records and NWA, Death Row Records exploded on the music scene in 1993 with the "gangster rap" sound that had taken world by storm. Yet despite its unprecedented success with stars such as Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg and Tupac Shakur, it quickly unraveled in a firestorm of rivalries, greed, violence and government scrutiny as Suge Knight's unconventional business methods increasingly mirrored the violent, hard-edged themes of its music.  Based on the award winning documentary film of the same name, WELCOME TO DEATH ROW is the complete and untold story of the rise and fall of the notorious Death Row Records label, presented as an oral history through first-hand accounts of the people that lived it. It is vastly expanded with compelling (and sometimes shocking) accounts not heard in the documentary film, with stories from over 60 former Death Row rappers, promoters, music executives, journalists, producers, managers, publicists, lawyers and drug dealers -all eyewitnesses to the label's phenomenal success, internal battles and violence, and its inevitable crash. Interwoven with these histories is the story of the high-risk quest to complete the film, chronicling how director Leigh Savidge and producers Steve Housden & Jeff Scheftel navigated a surreal world of Crips & Bloods, crooked lawyers and cocaine kingpins, 'gangsta' rappers and thuggish music executives, and how the team persuaded the key players to tell their story under the threat of retaliation from every element, including threats from major music companies and the bizarre involvement of OJ Simpson prosecutor Chris Darden. Universal Pictures' STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON was developed a follow up to the WELCOME TO DEATH ROW film by its producers, constructing the story and acquiring rights, with author S. Leigh Savidge writing initial drafts of the screenplay. |
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Written by a famous American painter and teacher, whose landscapes are found in many of the world's most noted museums, this book is known as one of the art student's most helpful guides. It provides a wealth of advice on the choice of subject; it tells what to look for and aim for, and explains the mysteries of color, atmospheric conditions, and other phenomena to be found in nature. Through his profound understanding of the physical nature of landscapes and his highly developed artistic sense, John Carlson is able to explain both the whys and the hows of the various aspects of landscape painting. Among the subjects covered are angles and consequent values (an insightful concept necessary for strong overall unity of design), aerial and linear perspective, the painting of trees, the emotional properties of line and mass in composition, light, unity of tone, choice of subject, and memory work. In the beginning chapters, the author tells how to make the best of canvas, palette, colors, brushes, and other materials and gives valuable advice about texture, glazing, varnishing, bleaching, retouching, and framing. Thirty-four reproductions of Mr. Carlson's own work and 58 of his explanatory diagrams are shown on pages adjoining the text. As Howard Simon says in the introduction: "Crammed into its pages are the thoughts and experiences of a lifetime of painting and teaching. Undoubtedly it is a good book for the beginner, but the old hand at art will appreciate its honesty and broadness of viewpoint. It confines itself to the mechanics of landscape painting but, philosophically, it roams far and wide. . . . This is a book to keep, to read at leisure, and to look into for the solution of problems as they arise, when the need for an experienced hand is felt." |
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Music theory is often considered to be one of the most difficult subjects to learn. Idiot's Guides: Guitar Theory breaks down music theory for guitar and other fretboard instruments in very simple and easy-to-understand lessons. Content includes everything a budding musician needs to know about notes, guitar tablature, rhythm, chords and scales, and more. |
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An essay on the rise—and the space —of the art-world press release, along with reflections on the relationship between language, legibility, and power. |
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Rien ne prédestinait André Sauvé à monter sur scène. Les aléas de la vie l'ont néanmoins entraîné sur la voie de l'écriture et du spectacle, de l'ombre à la lumière. Entre les deux, de multiples transformations: des petits riens deviennent de grandes questions et vice-versa, puisque l'écriture est tout, sauf un processus linéaire. En revisitant certains de ses monologues, l'humoriste en rappelle l'étincelle de départ, évoque le travail de ratures et de retouches qui a suivi, révèle les thèmes qui l'obsèdent et décrit les chemins étonnants qu'emprunte parfois le cerveau humain quand il est lâché «lousse», chemins qui deviennent détours imprévisibles sous sa plume habile. Mais en vérité, ce livre n'est pour l'auteur qu'une nouvelle façon de donner vie au théâtre qui se joue constamment en lui afin qu'il trouve écho chez le lecteur et l'amène à prononcer ces deux petits mots: «Moi aussi.» |
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Bears has been performed in Edmonton, Maskwacîs, Saddle Lake First Nation, Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver, Canmore, Kamloops, Wells, and Victoria. |
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** A RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK ** 'Fascinating . . . The history of the world through the eye of a needle . . . I recommend this book to anyone' THE SPECTATOR ' A charming, absorbing and history that takes us on a journey from the silk roads to sportswear, from ruffs to spacesuits . . . I devoured this quietly feminist book' SUNDAY TIMES 'Joyful and beautiful' NATURE ' Will make you rethink your relationship with fabric' ELLE DECORATION All textiles begin with a twist. From colourful 30,000-year old threads found on the floor of a Georgian cave to what the linen wrappings of Tutankhamun's mummy actually meant; from the Silk Roads to the woollen sails that helped the Vikings reach America 700 years before Columbus; from the lace ruffs that infuriated the puritans to the Indian calicoes and chintzes that powered the Industrial Revolution, our continuing reinvention of cloth tells fascinating stories of human ingenuity. When we talk of lives hanging by a thread, being interwoven, or part of the social fabric, we are part of a tradition that stretches back many thousands of years. Fabric has allowed us to achieve extraordinary things and survive in unlikely places, and this book shows you how -- and why. With a cast that includes Chinese empresses, Richard the Lionheart and Bing Crosby, Kassia St Clair takes us on the run with escaped slaves, climbing the slopes of Everest and moonwalking with astronauts. Running like a bright line through history, The Golden Thread offers an unforgettable adventure through our past, present and future. |
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Now with an insightful new introduction, the author's original Foreword, and the one-act play, The Enemy: Time, on which Sweet Bird of Youth was based. Tennessee Williams knew how to tell a good tale, and this steamy, wrenching play about a faded movie star, Alexandra Del Lago, and about the lost innocence and corruption of Chance Wayne, reveals the dark side of the American dreams of youth and fame. Distinguished American playwright Lanford Wilson has written an insightful Introduction for this edition. Also included are Williams’ original Foreword to the play; the one-act play The Enemy: Time—the germ for the full-length version, published here for the first time; an essay by Tennessee Williams scholar, Colby H. Kullman; and a chronology of the author’s life. |
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The master acting teacher Richard Boleslavsky presents his acting theory and technique in a lively and accessible narrative form. Widely considered a must-have for beginning as well as established actors, Boleslavsky's work has long helped actors better understand the craft of acting and what it takes to grow as an artist. He has taught generations of some of the best stage and screen actors and actresses. Written in the form of a series of dialogues, these lessons aim to inform and instruct the budding actor on some of the basic principles of acting and learning to act. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Richard Boleslavsky (1889-1937) was a Polish actor and director. He was a member of the Moscow Art Theatre and director of its First Studio. He immigrated to New York in the 1920s and was the first teacher of the Stanislavski system of acting in the West. He went on to produce plays on Broadway and was a leading Hollywood director in the 1930s. His knowledge of the theater was based on an impressive depth and breadth of experience. |
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From Malcolm X to the Wu Tang Clan, the first in-depth account of this fascinating black power movement With a cast of characters ranging from Malcolm X to 50 Cent, Knight’s compelling work is the first detailed account of the movement inextricably linked with black empowerment, Islam, New York, and hip-hop. Whether discussing the stars of Five Percenter rap or 1980s crack empires, this fast-paced investigation uncovers the community’s icons and heritage, and examines its growing influence in urban American youth culture. |
