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Hal Linden
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Hal Linden (born March 20, 1931) is an American stage and television actor and television director, best known for his role in the television comedy series Barney Miller and as presenter on the ABC educational series Animals, Animals, Animals. Linden was born Harold Lipshitz in New York City, the son of Frances (née Rosen) and Charles Lipshitz, a printer. Linden graduated from Manhattan's School of Performing Arts. He began his career as a clarinetist and dance band singer. He and his violinist brother Bernie chose their stage names after spotting a gas storage tank in Linden, New Jersey written in huge letters.
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Lamp (advertisement)
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Lamp is a television and cinema advertisement released in September 2002 to promote the IKEA chain of furniture stores in the United States. The 60-second commercial was the first part of the "Unböring" campaign conceived by advertising agency Crispin Porter + Bogusky, and follows a lamp abandoned by its owner. It was produced by the production company Morton/Jankel/Zander, and was directed by Spike Jonze. Post-production and editing was handled by Spot Welders and sound design by the California-based MIT Out Sound. The commercial aired concurrently with another IKEA piece in the same vein, titled Moo Cow. Lamp, and its associated campaign, was a popular, critical, and financial success. Sales of IKEA furniture increased by eight percent during the period in which the commercial ran, and Lamp received a number of awards, including a Grand Clio and the Grand Prix at the Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival, considered the most prestigious accolade granted by the advertising community.
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Said the Dead
The new book from the award-winning author of A GHOST IN THE THROATFrom the author of A Ghost in the Throat, an unforgettable book - both history and ghost story - that will leave you gasping by its final page.
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Said the Dead
The new book from the award-winning author of A GHOST IN THE THROATFrom the author of A Ghost in the Throat, an unforgettable book - both history and ghost story - that will leave you gasping by its final page.
€ 20,95 -
Developing and Implementing a Public Health and Criminological Approach to Tackling Sexual Abuse
Prevention, Treatment and IntegrationThe book introduces the area of EpiCrim and how it works to address sexual abuse, before examining the UWE based research on the prevention, treatment and community integration of people impacted by sexual abuse.
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Life of the Empress Josephine, Wife of Napoleon
The Life of the Empress Josephine, Wife of Napoleon is a biography book that explores the life of Josephine Bonaparte, the first wife of Napoleon Bonaparte, one of the most significant figures in French history. The book, published by Porter and Coates Publishing, delves into the early life of Josephine, her marriage to Napoleon, and her role as the Empress of France.The book covers Josephine's childhood in Martinique, her first marriage to Alexandre de Beauharnais, her imprisonment during the French Revolution, and her eventual marriage to Napoleon in 1796. The authors also discuss her contribution to French society as the Empress, her patronage of the arts, and her involvement in politics.The book provides insights into Josephine's personality, her relationships with her family members, and her struggles with infertility. It also highlights the challenges she faced during her marriage to Napoleon, including his infidelity and their eventual divorce.The Life of the Empress Josephine, Wife of Napoleon is a well-researched and detailed biography that offers readers a glimpse into the life of one of the most influential women in French history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of France, the Napoleonic era, or the lives of powerful women.1870. This book reveals a wonderful story about one of the most remarkable of all the extraordinary characters who rose from the French Revolution. It depicts her intellectual superiority to Napoleon, her desire for the glory of France and above all her kindness, generosity, devotion and love. Partial Contents: Beauharnais, Massacres of September, Revolution of the 18th Brumaire, Empress of France, Alexander of Russia, Letters of Barras, Arrest of Nevil, Affair of Lajollais, Duke of d'Enghien.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Methodological Advances in Cross-National Surveys of Educational Achievement
In November 2000, the Board on International Comparative Studies in Education (BICSE) held a symposium to evaluate improvement in the quality of the methodologies used in international studies, and to identify the most pressing methodological issues that remain to be solved. This title includes papers prepared for this symposium.
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America's Songs
The Stories Behind the Songs of Broadway, Hollywood, and Tin Pan Alley"This terrific book looks at the backstories of the great standards in American popular music. ... You'll LOVE this book!" --"Book Bit" WTBF Radio
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A Cole Porter Companion
Certificate of Merit for Best Discography, Association for Recorded Sound Collections (ARSC), 2017 "Recommended."--Choice "As part of the 'Music in American Life' series, this book is an essential introduction and study of the music of one of the greatest American composers of the twentieth century." --The Journal of American Culture "Is there a need for a book like this, a compendium of essays by scholars and experts in musicology, music history and sundry ancillary specialties? The answer is an emphatic yes… To return to Irving Berlin, 'ya don’t need any larning' to appreciate this most sophisticated and well educated of American songwriters, but the huge amount of detail and analysis packed into this book enhances that appreciation."--The Washington Times "A Cole Porter Companion is an important addition to scholarship on American musical theatre and popular music. . . . This is a good introduction to scholarly examinations of the work of one of the most beloved American composers."--Indiana Magazine if History "Though centered on one person and his undeniable talents, the compilation explores many different avenues and subtopics, keeping the subject fresh and enjoyable throughout."--Notes "A Cole Porter Companion is simply an indispensable, unadulterated joy of a book--required reading for anyone who loves music, lyrics, the theater, and of course the inimitable Cole Porter--from the non-music-reading fan to the most sophisticated and scholarly musicologist. A landmark volume, bridging the gap between academe and the general listener with a bubbly Élan worthy of the master himself."--Maury Yeston "Anything goes?--not in the ruthless world of Tin Pan Alley. Of all the great American Songbook composers, Cole Porter is perhaps the hardest to fit into Broadway's 'Golden Age.' This fine guide suggests how best to do it."--Tim Carter, author of Oklahoma! The Making of an American Musical
€ 138,50 -
A Cole Porter Companion
Certificate of Merit for Best Discography, Association for Recorded Sound Collections (ARSC), 2017 "Recommended."--Choice "As part of the 'Music in American Life' series, this book is an essential introduction and study of the music of one of the greatest American composers of the twentieth century." --The Journal of American Culture "Is there a need for a book like this, a compendium of essays by scholars and experts in musicology, music history and sundry ancillary specialties? The answer is an emphatic yes… To return to Irving Berlin, 'ya don’t need any larning' to appreciate this most sophisticated and well educated of American songwriters, but the huge amount of detail and analysis packed into this book enhances that appreciation."--The Washington Times "A Cole Porter Companion is an important addition to scholarship on American musical theatre and popular music. . . . This is a good introduction to scholarly examinations of the work of one of the most beloved American composers."--Indiana Magazine if History "Though centered on one person and his undeniable talents, the compilation explores many different avenues and subtopics, keeping the subject fresh and enjoyable throughout."--Notes "A Cole Porter Companion is simply an indispensable, unadulterated joy of a book--required reading for anyone who loves music, lyrics, the theater, and of course the inimitable Cole Porter--from the non-music-reading fan to the most sophisticated and scholarly musicologist. A landmark volume, bridging the gap between academe and the general listener with a bubbly Élan worthy of the master himself."--Maury Yeston "Anything goes?--not in the ruthless world of Tin Pan Alley. Of all the great American Songbook composers, Cole Porter is perhaps the hardest to fit into Broadway's 'Golden Age.' This fine guide suggests how best to do it."--Tim Carter, author of Oklahoma! The Making of an American Musical
€ 37,50 -
Primary Source
Primary Source presents Jason Schneiderman's most exuberant volume of poetry, as he plays with the literary canon and explores his own personal archive. Starting with rewritten lyrics that put Cole Porter's "You're the Top" squarely in po-biz, Schneiderman takes on everyone from Shakespeare to Ashbery, making stops along the personal and the
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The Laban Workbook for Actors
The Laban Workbook is a compendium of unique exercises inspired by the concepts and principles of movement theorist and artist, Rudolf Laban.Written by five internationally recognized movement experts, this textbook is divided into single-authored chapters, each of which includes a short contextual essay followed by a series of insight-bearing exercises. These expert views, honed in the creation of individual approaches to training and coaching actors, provide a versatile range of theory and practice in the creative process of crafting theatre. Readers will learn: Enhanced expressivity of body and voice; Clearer storytelling, both physical and vocal, facilitating the embodiment of playwrights' intentions; Imaginative possibilities for exploring an existing play or for creating devised theatre.Featuring many exercises exploring the application of Laban Movement Studies to text, character, scene work, and devised performances - as well as revealing the creative potential of the body itself - The Laban Workbook is ideal for actors, teachers, directors and choreographers.
€ 34,00