practical essays

Characterization in Shakespeare

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Wells, Stanley, PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, Shakespeare Survey is a yearbook of Shakespeare studies and production. Since Survey has published the best international scholarship in English and many of its essays have become classics of Shakespeare criticism. Each volume is devoted to a theme, or play, or group of plays; each also contains a section of reviews of the previous year's textual and critical studies and of major British performances. The books are illustrated with a variety of Shakespearean images and production photographs. The current editor of Survey is Peter Holland. The first eighteen volumes were edited by Allardyce Nicoll, numbers by Kenneth Muir and numbers by Stanley Wells. The virtues of accessible scholarship and a keen interest in performance, from Shakespeare's time to our own, have characterised the journal from the start. For the first time, numbers 1-50 are being reissued in paperback, available separately and as a set.

The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari: A Fable about Fulfilling Your

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sharma, Robin S., PUBLISHER: HarperOne, Wisdom to Create a Life of Passion, Purpose, and Peace This inspiring tale provides a step-by-step approach to living with greater courage, balance, abundance, and joy. A wonderfully crafted fable, "The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari" tells the extraordinary story of Julian Mantle, a lawyer forced to confront the spiritual crisis of his out-of-balance life. On a life-changing odyssey to an ancient culture, he discovers powerful, wise, and practical lessons that teach us to: Develop Joyful Thoughts, Follow Our Life's Mission and Calling, Cultivate Self-Discipline and Act Courageously, Value Time as Our Most Important Commodity, Nourish Our Relationships, and Live Fully, One Day at a Time.

Clocks and Clock Repairing

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Smith, Eric, PUBLISHER: Lutterworth Press, A simple and straightforward guide to the internal working and repair of clocks, modern and antique. Eric Smith's clear guide mechanisms, fault diagnosis and repair of clocks has established itself as an excellent reference for anyone interested in this fascinating and rewarding hobby. The ten chapters go through the practical stages of how different types of clock work, and the tools and materials needed to repair them. Pendulum clocks, 30-hour, 8-day, and 400-hour clocks, chiming, striking, quartz, electric and alarm clocks are all covered in detail. A final chapter is included on working with more advanced tool, such as lathes. Extensively illustrated with photographs and diagrams. Also available, by the same author: Clocks: A Guide for Owners, ISBN

Digital Imaging: A Practical Approach

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Koelling, Jill Marie, PUBLISHER: Altamira Press, Why does Digital Imaging start with a glossary? So that right from the beginning readers learn to 'speak digital.' Koelling demystifies the process of planning and managing a digitizing project, including important issues of copyright and ethics, choosing equipment, weighing technical alternatives, and creating databases. These are not the trendy details that will be out of date next month but the core issues everyone needs to understand so they can make good decisions and plan projects with long-term benefits. Koelling reminds us, too, that these projects can be both fun and satisfying to work on. Don't miss the last chapter on image enhancement history detectives have a great new technique at their fingertips.

In the Far Away Mountains and Rivers

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Quinn, Joseph L. / Yamanouchi, Midori / T Odai Gakusei Jichikai, PUBLISHER: University of Scranton Press, The impact of "Harukanaru Sanga ni" upon its publication in was immediate and dramatic- -the impetus, many have argued, for a post-war peace movement in Japan that has lasted over half a century. Now the text is available for the first time in English as "In the Far Away Mountains and Rivers," a heart-wrenching and thought-provoking collection of letters, journal entries, and essays written by University of Tokyo students as they were drafted to fight in World War II. Many of these students faced certain death as pilots in the kamikaze squads. Many of them deplored the war, and many were simply motivated by a sense of duty to their families and their country. They turned to poetry, philosophy, and religion--all in an attempt to make sense of the universal tragedy of war. Acquista Ora

Straight Talk: Growing as Multicultural Educators Second

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Powell, Rebecca / Kincheloe, Joe L. / Steinberg, Shirley R., PUBLISHER: Lang, Peter, Publishing Inc., Becoming an effective educator in a diverse society involves more than acquiring information; rather, it is a process of personal growth and introspection. Straight Talk: Growing as Multicultural Educators is a unique text in that it engages readers in reflecting about their own taken-for-granted assumptions about human differences. Readers are encouraged to think about their personal journeys and the ways in which their cultural experiences have shaped who they are, both as individuals and as educators. Practical information on implementing equitable school practices is embedded within a larger philosophical framework that explores social forces such as white privilege, socioeconomic stratification, and cultural hegemony.

Houses for Science: A Pictorial History of Cold Spring

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Watson, Elizabeth L. / Watson, James D., PUBLISHER: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press, Houses for Science traces the unique architectural and scientific evolution of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory from whaling village, to "summer camp" for biologists, to world-renowned research and educational institution. Situated on Long Island's fabled North Shore, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory has a one-hundred-year heritage of superlative basic research in genetics and an architectural patrimony that spans nearly two centuries. In Houses for Science architectural historian Elizabeth Watson skillfully integrates the fascinating story of the construction and preservation of this village of science with a chronological account of the history of the Laboratory and the fundamental discoveries made here. Augmenting this account are essays by Nobel laureate James D. Watson on the key advances made in genetics research during the Laboratory's first one hundred years.

Hybrids

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Paiement, Paul / Laguna Art Museum, PUBLISHER: Laguna Wilderness Press, Cultural Writing. Art. Hybrids presents the paintings of Los Angeles artist Paul Paiement. This uniquely designed double foldout book features over 50 color plates of Paiement's fascinating work along with an interview by Laguna Art Museum's Chief Curator Tyler Stallings and essays by renowned art writers Christopher Miles and Rebecca Neiderlander. Paiement's luminous paintings, of bugs and ordinary consumer products, combine the worlds of art, commodification, science fiction, and entomology with humor and wry social commentary. Utilizing traditional egg tempera and watercolor, Paiement delicately creates day-glo fantasy specimens isolated on pristine white backgrounds. According to Christopher Miles, "Color becomes key as Paiement desaturates the images and overlays them with even layers of transparent color, as if we see black-and-white images through tinted glass that neutralizes difference." Paiement has been exhibited extensively with his work continually garnering broader att

Considering Cultural Difference (a Longman Topics Reader)

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Uchmanowicz, Pauline, PUBLISHER: Longman, Part of the "Longman Topics" reader series, "Considering Cultural Difference "features multiethnic writing from contemporary U.S. authors centered around issues of ritual, representation, and rights. This brief collection of readings examines cultural identity and difference with respect to race, class, gender, and nationality. Thought-provoking selections ask students to think about timely and relevant issues: integration in schools; affirmative action in the workplace, women in sports; living in a multilingual society. Three main sites of cultural difference are addressed: Ritual, Representation, and Rights, each divided into two chapters of five or six essays apiece. Brief apparatus helps students write more thoughtfully in response to the selections. "Longman Topics" are brief, attractive readers on a single complex, but compelling, topic. Featuring about 30 full-length selections, these volumes are generally half the size and half the cost of standard composition readers.

Warriors and Scribes: Essays in the History and Politics of

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Dunkerley, James, PUBLISHER: Verso, Warriors and Scribes opens and closes using the prism of biography to question the framing of Latin American political life from both a northern, Cold War perspective and from the trivializations of postmodernism. An investigation of Jorge Castaneda's Utopia Disarmed reveals that Latin American politics are eminently transformable beyond the failed nostrums of multilateral organizations and collapsed dictatorships of the s. In surveying regional relations with the USA since , and a taking a wry look at Hollywood's treatment of Central America under Reagan, Dunkerley points out that Anglo-America has possessed neither a uniform imperialist vocation nor the consistent capacity to impose it. Two pieces written in the late s -- a reappraisal of Latin American Studies since the Cuban Revolution and a survey of the contemporary politics of Bolivia -- reflect the author's concerns with a place that was "American" for half a millennium before "Americanization through globalization" became a watchword.

Ecology and Field Biology: Hands-On Field Package

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Smith, Robert L. / Smith, Thomas M., PUBLISHER: Benjamin-Cummings Publishing Company, This book presents a comprehensive overview of all aspects of ecology, including evolution, ecosystems theory, practical applications, plants, animals, biogeochemical cycles, and global change. This balanced approach has made "Ecology and Field Biology," Sixth Edition"" the best-selling ecology book on the market. The field package also includes "The Ecology Action Guide," a guide that encourages readers to be environmentally responsible citizens, and a subscription to The Ecology Place (www.ecologyplace.com), a web site and CD-ROM that enables users to become virtual field ecologists by performing experiments such as estimating the number of mice on an imaginary island or restoring prairie land in Iowa. For college instructors and students. Acquista Ora

Look Before You Leap: Market Research Made Easy

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Doman, Don / Doman, Margaret / Dennison, Dell, PUBLISHER: Self-Counsel Press, Whether you are starting a new business, launching a new product, setting a marketable price point, or trying to increase market share, good market research can tell you what you need to know. A successful business can't do without it. The good news is that you can do it yourself. Market research is not the exclusive territory of high-priced professionals. It is simply a process of asking questions or finding existing information about the market, the competition, and potential customers. This practical, easy-to-read book will lead you through the process planning, implementing, and analyzing market research for your company, without spending a lot of time or money.

Recession-Proof Your Life

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Johnson, Lynelle, PUBLISHER: Wrightbooks, If you had the chance to recession-proof your life -- everything from your finances and career to your relationships -- wouldn't you take it? "Recession-Proof Your Life" will help you plan for those inevitable downturns, and give you the knowledge that you need to get through them. Packed with tips and real-life examples, this comprehensive 'how-to' guide offers practical measures you can take to prepare your career, finances, investments, relationships and business for a recession -- and to capitalise on the recovery. Inside you'll discover how to: bulletproof your job manage your career deal with stress at work and in your relationships prosper financially keep your business afloat. This inspiring book is essential reading for anyone seeking to survive -- and thrive in -- tough times. Acquista Ora

The Cambridge Companion to Shakespeare's Last Plays

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Alexander, Catherine M. S., PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, Which plays are included under the heading 'Shakespeare's last plays', and when does Shakespeare's 'last' period begin? What is meant by a 'late play', and what are the benefits in defining plays in this way? Reflecting the recent growth of interest in late studies, and recognising the gaps in accessible scholarship on this area, leading international Shakespeare scholars address these and many other questions. The essays locate Shakespeare's last plays - single and co-authored - in the period of their composition, consider the significant characteristics of their Jacobean context, and explore the rich afterlives, on stage, in print and other media of The Winter's Tale, Cymbeline, The Tempest, Pericles, The Two Noble Kinsmen and Henry VIII. The volume opens with a historical timeline that places the plays in the contexts of contemporary political events, theatrical events, other cultural milestones, Shakespeare's life and that of his playing company, the King's Men.

Shakespeare Survey: Volume 7, Style and Language

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Nicoll, Allardyce, PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, Shakespeare Survey is a yearbook of Shakespeare studies and production. Since Survey has published the best international scholarship in English and many of its essays have become classics of Shakespeare criticism. Each volume is devoted to a theme, or play, or group of plays; each also contains a section of reviews of the previous year's textual and critical studies and of major British performances. The books are illustrated with a variety of Shakespearean images and production photographs. The current editor of Survey is Peter Holland. The first eighteen volumes were edited by Allardyce Nicoll, numbers by Kenneth Muir and numbers by Stanley Wells. The virtues of accessible scholarship and a keen interest in performance, from Shakespeare's time to our own, have characterised the journal from the start. For the first time, numbers 1-50 are being reissued in paperback, available separately and as a set.

Llewellyn's Sun Sign Book: Horoscopes for Everyone!

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Riske, Kris Brandt / Neff, Andrea, PUBLISHER: Llewellyn Publications, Prepare for what's coming in the near future. Take advantage of huge opportunities and dodge potential pitfalls with Llewellyn's Sun Sign Book. Filled with practical planetary wisdom, this easy-touse guide will answer your questions about money, success, career, relationships, and more--for the whole year. In addition to horoscopes for every sign by popular astrologer Kris Brandt Riske, you'll discover which areas in your life have potential for great success, and which require extra attention. Included are rewarding/challenging days for each month and a guide to the best dates to find a job, begin a romance, take a vacation, move, and plan other important endeavors.

Screening the Past: Film and the Representation of History

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Barta, Tony, PUBLISHER: Praeger Publishers, Film and television have been accepted as having a pervasive influence on how people understand the world. An important aspect of this is the relationship of history and film. The different views of the past created by film, television, and video are only now attracting closer attention from historians, cultural critics, and filmmakers. This volume seeks to advance the critical exploration scholars have recently begun. Barta begins by addressing the various ways the past is "screened" for our understanding and relates the art of film to other media. The essays that follow deal primarily with the changing perspectives of political and social developments--and changing concepts of ideology, gender, or culture--in films and television programs made for historically shaped reasons. Chapters by filmmakers explore issues of context and intent in their own projects. Scholars and general readers interested in film and cultural studies will find this an important volume.

Electrical Motor Control Systems

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Patrick, Dale R. / Fardo, Stephen, PUBLISHER: Goodheart-Wilcox Publisher, A systematic overview of electrical motor control for industrial automation is presented in Electrical Motor Control Systems. This comprehensive text presents key concepts to students using a systems or "big picture" approach for effective learning. Throughout the book, real-world applications, procedures, and operations are stressed. A simplified approach to mathematical operations is used with problems solved through the use of basic operations. To reinforce the real-world orientation of the text, a practical laboratory activity is presented at the end of each chapter. More than 100 additional activities are contained in the accompanying Laboratory Manual. Beyond motor control, the text provides coverage of such supporting areas as electrical distribution systems, electronic control, and computer control systems.

Libri Inglese grammatica

-1 FIRST CERTIFICATE MASTERCLASS. Student's book di 'Simon Hines' e 'Barbara Stewart' OXFORD. -2 A PRACTICAL ENGLISH GRAMMAR -3EXERCISES 1, 2 A. J. THOMSON A.V. MARTINET USATO DA SOLO PER IMPARARE INGLESE! Used without a teacher. Puo' essere usato da solo. Answers are printed at the end of each book. Le risposte degli esercizi sono stampate alla fine di ciascun libro. - 4ENGLISH GRAMMAR. COLLINS Helping learners with real engish - Detailed treatment of common grammatical patterns and parts of speech. - Clear explanatinos to understand the attitudes and intentions of speakers and writers. - Lists give the common words used in each structure. - Productive features of english are highlighted, to extend the learne's knowledge and develop confidence. - "Warning" statements deal with areas of possible error and confusion.

Business NLP for Dummies

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Cooper, Lynne, PUBLISHER: For Dummies, Achieve business success with Neuro-linguistic Programming People around the globe use NLP to improve their communication skills, build rapport, make positive changes, and accomplish their goals. When used in a business context, NLP techniques can transform both your own and your team's performances. This practical guide to NLP at work will help you increase your flexibility, become more influential, and achieve professional success, whatever your career. "- Use NLP techniques in the workplace" "- overcome barriers to success and develop a winning mindset" "- Build effective working relationships" "- improve your communication skills and create rapport with your colleagues" "- Lead people to perform" "- enhance your ability to inspire peak performance" "- Make changes that drive success" "- set and achieve ambitious goals"

Lincoln's Speeches Reconsidered

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Briggs, John Channing, PUBLISHER: Johns Hopkins University Press, Throughout the fractious years of the mid-nineteenth century, Abraham Lincoln's speeches imparted reason and guidance to a troubled nation. Lincoln's words were never universally praised. But they resonated with fellow legislators and the public, especially when he spoke on such volatile subjects as mob rule, temperance, the Mexican War, slavery and its expansion, and the justice of a war for freedom and union. In this close examination, John Channing Briggs reveals how the process of studying, writing, and delivering speeches helped Lincoln develop the ideas with which he would so profoundly change history. Briggs follows Lincoln's thought process through a careful chronological reading of his oratory, ranging from Lincoln's speech to the Springfield Lyceum to his second inaugural address. Recalling David Herbert Donald's celebrated revisionist essays (Lincoln Reconsidered, ), Briggs's study provides students of Lincoln with new insight into his words, intentions, and image.

The New Black Gods: Arthur Huff Fauset and the Study of

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Curtis, Edward E., IV / Sigler, Danielle Brune, PUBLISHER: Indiana University Press, Taking the influential work of Arthur Huff Fauset as a starting point to break down the false dichotomy that exists between mainstream and marginal, a new generation of scholars offers fresh ideas for understanding the religious expressions of African Americans in the United States. Fauset's classic, Black Gods of the Metropolis, launched original methods and theories for thinking about African American religions as modern, cosmopolitan, and democratic. The essays in this collection show the diversity of African American religion in the wake of the Great Migration and consider the full field of African American religion from Pentecostalism to Black Judaism, Black Islam, and Father Divine's Peace Mission Movement. As a whole, they create a dynamic, humanistic, and thoroughly interdisciplinary understanding of African American religious history and life. This book is essential reading for anyone who studies the African American experience. Acquista Ora

Art at Work/L'Art Au Travail

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gale, Peggy / Landry, Pierre / Henry, Victoria, PUBLISHER: Goose Lane Editions, The Art Bank of the Canada Council for the Arts is one of Canada's greatest treasures, holding more than paintings, prints, photographs, and sculptures by over contemporary artists. Because the Art Bank rents its works to government and corporate offices, pieces are enjoyed every day in public spaces, but the collection itself is never seen. Now, to mark its 35th anniversary, the Art Bank ?exhibits? its collection in Art at Work. In English and French, Art at Work celebrates the Art Bank as a uniquely Canadian vision, a major collection, a financial success story, and an inspiration to governments across Canada and abroad. Introduced by Adrienne Clarkson, the essays by Victoria Henry, David Silcox, Peggy Gale, Pierre Landry, and Jeff Thomas tell about the Art Bank's scope, range, and purpose. Sumptuous photographs make Art at Work a work of art in its own right.

Lonel Mediterranean Europe

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Garwood, Duncan, PUBLISHER: Lonely Planet, Lonely Planet has been covering Mediterranean Europe for more than 16 years and our 9th edition, with details on everything from hiking in Cyprus and clubbing in Ibiza to tucking into pizza in Naples and sipping mint tea in Morocco, will help you get the most out of this sun-kissed region. Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip. In This Guide: Detailed itineraries provide inspiration for trips around the Med Top coverage of art, architecture, nightlife and outdoor activities Comprehensive transport information for easy travel

Plein Air Painting in Oil

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Serrano, Frank, PUBLISHER: Walter Foster Publishing, Explore the simple techniques and practical tips for painting dynamic landscapes outdoors. When you are ready to take your hobby to the great outdoors, then you are ready for this comprehensive guide by Frank Serrano. "Plein Air Painting in Oil" will teach you everything you need to know to paint outdoors with oil, accurately portraying clouds, trees, rocks, mountains, and other natural landscape elements. You will learn the essentials of the craft, such as working with light and shadow, choosing a subject, and achieving a variety of atmospheric effects. YouAEll appreciate the way Serrano communicates the traditions and basic techniques of this unique artistic genre with simplicity and clarity, helping you discover the peaceful joy of painting en plein air

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