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The Collected Poetry of Paul Laurence Dunbar Collected

The Collected Poetry of Paul Laurence Dunbar Collected

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Dunbar, Paul Laurence / Braxton, Joanne M., PUBLISHER: University of Virginia Press, This new "most complete" edition of the collected poems of Paul Laurence Dunbar, the virtual father of black American poetry, includes sixty poems not included in the previous -- and now out of print -- Complete Poems. Sixteen of these were found in manuscript form. Paul Laurence Dunbar's work achieved wide recognition in the first part of the twentieth century. The author of six volumes of poetry, as well as novels, librettos, songs, and essays, he was nationally known and accepted by black and white readers alike. As Joanne M. Braxton points out in her substantive introduction to this edition, a reconsideration of Dunbar's work and influence is long overdue: "We reclaim, in Paul Laurence Dunbar, a significant American author whose career transcends race and locality even while he makes use of racialized and regional cultural materials to create an African-American aesthetic and a unique black poetic diction."

Hispanic Influence on American English

Hispanic Influence on American English

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Panger, Eva, PUBLISHER: VDM Verlag, Over several years the United States of America have been facing a continuous inflow of Spanish-speaking - Hispanic - immigrants coming first of all from the countries of Latin America. They represent the second largest minority group of the country, furthermore, their language has a significant impact on American English. Even nowadays it seems that this process is still going on. The development of Spanglish, the mixture of English and Spanish languages originate in such historical factors. Therefore, in the first part of the book I tried to approach this phenomenon from historical point of view. On the second hand, I analized the Hispanic influence on the American English dialect taking into consideration the linguistic and literary aspects. Finally, in the last part of the work the reader can investigate how English and Spanish languages interact in cases of language learning process. The analysis should be especially useful for those who intend to be deeply involved in the study and research of the history of American English.

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Cultural Theory and Cultural Change

Cultural Theory and Cultural Change

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Featherstone, Mike, PUBLISHER: Sage Publications (CA), Recent years have seen a significant reappraisal of the idea of culture within the social sciences, and a growing integration of theoretical concerns between the social sciences and the humanities. Debates over concepts such as postmodernism and cultural globalization have been symptomatic of a broader interdisciplinary interest in the social context of cultural practice. In this book an international cast of eminent theorists examines a series of key questions on the borders of the cultural and the social. Ranging across a broad canvas, the contributors focus on different elements of cultural theory and cultural process: discourse, lifestyle, the emotions, the intelligentsia, social movements, postmodernism. Linking the chapters is a concern with the central role of European social theory in the current reappraisal of culture, and an assessment of its relation to other international traditions. This book, for an interdisciplinary readership, will serve as an outline of key concerns in cultural theory and an insight into the central insights of Theory, Culture and Society. The book is also published as issue 9.1 of Theory, Culture and Society.

Transforming Thinking: Philosophical Inquiry in the Primary

Transforming Thinking: Philosophical Inquiry in the Primary

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: McCall Catherin / McCall, Catherine / Catherine C., McCall, PUBLISHER: Routledge, Essential reading for anyone who seeks to prepare active citizens for the 21st Century, this long-awaited book considers Philosophical Inquiry, an empowering teaching method that can lead to significant improvements in confidence and articulacy, and produce positive effects in other school activities and in interactions in the wider world. Readers are guided through the creation of a Community of Philosophical Inquiry (CoPI) in the kindergarten, the classrooms of primary and secondary schools, the community centre and beyond, with practical ideas to make CoPI work. With examples ranging from 5 year old children to underachieving teenagers, and even senior citizens, the book shows how participation in a CoPI develops: the skills of reasoning, critical and creative thinking concept formation and judgment the virtues of intellectual honesty and bravery. Including chapters on the theory and development of Philosophical Inquiry, the creation of a community, and using CoPI with groups of different ages, this book forms essential reading for teachers, professionals and community workers.

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The Ecological Theater and the Evolutionary Play

The Ecological Theater and the Evolutionary Play

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hutchinson, G. Evelyn, PUBLISHER: Yale University Press, In the three lectures which give their title to this delightful collection of esays, the author of "The Enchanted Voyage" and "The Itinerate Ivory Tower" turns his attention to the influence of the environment on the course of evolution. The first lecture considers the nature of the terrestrial biosphere, both as a unique phenomenon on earth and as one of a class of possible spaces on other bodies; the second examines the nature of the ecological niche; and the third discusses some of the possible environmental interactions of a single species, emphasis being placed on the extremely recondite nature of the selective forces that act on man, as on other animals. Another of the pieces deals with the problem of the relation of natural beauty to works of art, particularly in the context of the similarities and differences apparent when natural history museums and art galleries are compared. The final essay, "The Cream in the Gooseberry Fool," is an account of the role of an English country clergyman and of the European magpie most in one of the most significant early discoveries of genetics. Acquista Ora

Imagining the Urban: Sanskrit and the City in Early India

Imagining the Urban: Sanskrit and the City in Early India

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kaul, Shonaleeka, PUBLISHER: Seagull Books, In "Imagining the Urban," Shonaleeka Kaul turns to Sanskrit literature to discover the characteristics—both physical and social—of ancient Indian cities. Kaul examines nearly a thousand years of Sanskrit "kāvyas "to see what India’s early historic cities were like as living, lived-in, entities—and discovers that the cities were vibrant and teeming with variety and life.   As much about Sanskrit literature as about urban spaces—insofar as that literature reveals significant aspects of the Indian urban past—" Imagining the Urban" shows that Sanskrit literature is a rich source for historical understanding. Advocating the  kāvyas as an important historical source, Kaul provides a fresh view of the early city, showing distinctive ways of thought and behavior that relate to tradition, morality, and authority.   With its provocative new questions about early Indian cities and ancient Indian texts, this book will be an essential read for scholars of urban history, Sanskrit writings, and South Asian antiquity.

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The Art of War

The Art of War

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Tzu, Sun / Sawyer, Ralph D., PUBLISHER: Fall River Press, An illuminating new look at the classic primer on warfare. Distinguishing itself from many previous versions, this contemporary translation of Sun-Tzu's landmark text acknowledges the work first and foremost as a masterpiece of military strategy. Translator Ralph Sawyer provides the most detailed introduction and commentary yet offered on the text, its author, and his age. Get inside the head of Sun-Tzu, and find out which significant historical battles influenced his thinking. Sawyer's exhaustive biographical research helps you separate the myth from the elusive man himself. Immerse yourself in the mindset of the Chinese military organization through an extensive overview of its history as well as its tactical use of chariots, horse and cavalry, armor and shields, and swords. Several supplementary sections illuminate relevant portions of the recently discovered tomb texts and "lost writings," reputed to be earlier variants of the standard version. A glossary identifies figures and terms for the convenience of readers unfamiliar with Chinese history and writings.

The New Premises of the European Central Bank/Der Neubau Der

The New Premises of the European Central Bank/Der Neubau Der

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Schmal, Peter Cachola / Flagge, Ingeborg, PUBLISHER: Birkhauser, The European Central Bank one of the most significant European projects in recent years. The new building of the European Central Bank in Frankfurt is attracting considerable international attention and not simply because of the client's political weight. Located on the site of the listed Grossmarkthalle (central market hall), the headquarters of the ECB is scheduled for completion by and will become a new landmark for Frankfurt. This book presents in text and image all the projects entered into the international competition. Amongst the participants are renowned architectural firms including Arup, Behnisch, Coop Himmelb(l)au, van Egeraat, Gehry, gmp, OMA, Perrault, SOM, UN Studio, Vi oly. The editors provide two critical contributions which discuss the design proposals within the context of a worldwide architectural debate. The particular value of this documentation lies in the unusual diversity of contemporary trends in large-scale architecture and high-rise building presented, and the wide spectrum of creative and technological features available for high profile projects of today.

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Applying the Science of Learning

Applying the Science of Learning

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Mayer, Richard E., PUBLISHER: Pearson Education, "A concrete guide to the science of learning, instruction, and assessment written in a friendly tone and presented in a dynamic format. " The underlying premise of "Applying the Science of Learning "is that educators can better help students learn if they understand the processes through which student learning takes place. In this clear and concise first edition text, educational psychology scholar Richard Mayer teaches readers how to apply the science of learning through understanding the reciprocal relationships between learning, instruction, and assessment. Utilizing the significant advances in scientific learning research over the last 25 years, this introductory text identifies the features of science of learning that are most relevant to education, explores the possible prescriptions of these findings for instructional methods, and highlights the essentials of evaluating instructional effectiveness through assessment. "Applying the Science of Learning "is also presented in an easy-to-read modular design and with a conversational tone - making it particularly student-friendly, whether it is being used as a supplement to a core textbook or as a standalone course text.

Roma, Napoli, Firenze di Massimo Listri

Roma, Napoli, Firenze di Massimo Listri

"ROMA, NAPOLI, FIRENZE" di MASSIMO LISTRI Dopo il successo editoriale dello scorso anno con il volume Biblioteche, il fotografo internazionale Massimo Listri affida nuovamente a Edizioni Sabinae la pubblicazione di un percorso alla scoperta di straordinari interni italiani. Il suo sguardo questa volta si è soffermato sulle città di Roma, Napoli e Firenze costruendo un petit tour di sthendaliana memoria. Gli interni di palazzi, ville e monumenti selezionati per il libro fotografico restituiscono il fasto delle geometrie e delle architetture italiane attraverso i secoli. L'occhio sapiente di Massimo Listri esalta attraverso i tagli di luce e le fughe prospettiche un mondo interiore che si fa arte. Massimo Listri vive a Firenze ma una natura cosmopolita lo porta spesso in giro per il mondo. Collabora alle riviste "AD" e "FMR", di cui nel è stato uno dei fondatori insieme a Vittorio Sgarbi, e con frequenza a molti periodici stranieri tra cui "Connaissance des Arts", "Beaux Arts" e "L' 1/4 il". Ha pubblicato dai primi anni Ottanta circa 50 libri tra cui: L'India dei Rajah () Ville toscane (), Le dimore del genio (), Ville e Palazzi di Roma () e il Fascino del Museo, con testo di P. Rosemberg (), Napoli segreta () Le case dell'anima, con testo di V. Sgarbi (), Giardini in Toscana (), Versailles () Villa Madama, a cura di C. Napoleone ().
Tra le ultime edizioni: Casa Mundi (), Oriental Interiors (), Biblioteche ().


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The Russian Annexation of the Crimea

The Russian Annexation of the Crimea

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Fisher, Alan W. / Fisher, Nancy Ed., PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, The Black Sea and the coastal areas have played an important role in the history of eastern Europe and western Asia. Byzantium, Kiev Rus, the Golden Horde, Lithuania, Poland, the Ottoman Empire and Muscovy all tried to control parts of its area at various periods in history. From for three hundred years the Ottoman Turks controlled the Black Sea and the lands surrounding it. In Catherine annexed the Crimean peninsula, with its Muslim Tatar population, to the Russian Empire after a major Russian military victory over the Ottomans. The effect on the Ottoman Empire was significant. It lost its Tatar military forces when traditional means of securing recruits for the army had broken down; lost its secure northern frontier - the route to Istanbul itself was now open; it lost, for the first time, a Muslim province. This book provides a scholarly and balanced account of an important part of the transformation of the Muscovite state into a multinational empire. It also contributes to our understanding of the decline of the Ottoman Empire.

Trails of the Triangle: 170 Hikes in the

Trails of the Triangle: 170 Hikes in the

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: de Hart, Allen, PUBLISHER: John F. Blair Publisher, While researching trails for the third edition of his popular North Carolina Hiking Trails, Allen de Hart noticed a significant increase in urban trails. This inspired de Hart to produce separate books which emphasize the trails found in the state's metropolitan areas. Covering areas within a radius of sixty miles, these two books detail the vast variety of trails available. The trails may be for foot travel only or for multi-usage by pedestrians, bikers, and equestrians. Trail distances range for short trails such as the 0.2-mile Lassiter's Mill Trail to the 23.4-mile Falls Lake Trail. The variety of trail treadway ranges from natural earth to asphalt. some trails travel through residential areas while others cover the remote countryside. Whether you want to saunter, walk, jog, run, bike, skate, or push a baby stroller, there are trails for you in these guides. The area known as the Triangle includes Wake, Durham, Orange, Chatham, Franklin, and Johnson counties.

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Laughter and Ridicule: Towards a Social Critique of Humour

Laughter and Ridicule: Towards a Social Critique of Humour

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Billig, Mick / Billig, Michael, PUBLISHER: Sage Publications (CA), From Thomas Hobbes' fear of the power of laughter to the compulsory, packaged "fun" of the contemporary mass media, Billig takes the reader on a stimulating tour of the strange world of humour. Both a significant work of scholarship and a novel contribution to the understanding of the humourous, this is a seriously engaging book' - David Inglis, University of Aberdeen This delightful book tackles the prevailing assumption that laughter and humour are inherently good. In developing a critique of humour the author proposes a social theory that places humour - in the form of ridicule - as central to social life. Billig argues that all cultures use ridicule as a disciplinary means to uphold norms of conduct and conventions of meaning. Historically, theories of humour reflect wider visions of politics, morality and aesthetics. For example, Bergson argued that humour contains an element of cruelty while Freud suggested that we deceive ourselves about the true nature of our laughter. Billig discusses these and other theories, while using the topic of humour to throw light on the perennial social problems of regulation, control and emancipation.

Methods for Investigating Localized Clustering of Disease

Methods for Investigating Localized Clustering of Disease

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Alexander / Alexander, F. E. / Boyle, P., PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, USA, Since the beginning of this century, "clusters" of certain forms of cancer--particularly leukemia in children and Hodgkin's disease--have been reported around locations of specific environmental hazards. Identification of such clusters is not an easy task, since there is no exact definition of what a cluster is. This monograph describes the variety of statististical techniques cuurently in use, and their application to simulated data-sets chosen to represent a range of clustering scenarios. The scientists who developed these techniques were invited to apply their methodology to these data-sets and to share their conclusions in this volume. In addition, these researchers describe in complete detail how they proceeded with the analysis, since an element of subjectivity figures prominently in the application and interpretation of some of these methods. The identification and analysis of disease clusters can yield significant clues in epidemiologic research, and as such will continue to be an important subject of cancer research and epidemiology for the foreseeable future.

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Intl Dir Co Hist V24

Intl Dir Co Hist V24

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gale Group / Pederson, Jay P., PUBLISHER: St. James Press, When students, job candidates, business executives, historians and investors need accurate and detailed information on the development of any of the world's largest and most influential companies, direct them to International Directory of Company Histories. This multi-volume work is the first major reference to bring together histories of companies that are a leading influence in a particular industry or geographic location. Each two- to four-page entry is meticulously detailed with facts gathered from popular magazines, academic periodicals, books, annual reports and the archives of the companies themselves. Entries provide information on founders, expansions and losses, labor/management actions and other significant milestones -- all peppered with statistics, dates and names of key players. Volumes 1-6 are organized alphabetically by major industries; Vol. 7 and subsequent volumes are arranged alphabetically by company name within each volume. Each volume includes a cumulative index to companies and personal names. Volume 7 and subsequent volumes include a cumulative index to industries.

Leisure: The Basis of Culture: Including the Philosophical

Leisure: The Basis of Culture: Including the Philosophical

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Pieper, Josef / Dru, Alexander / Schall, James V., PUBLISHER: Ignatius Press, One of the most important philosophy titles published in the twentieth century, Josef Pieper's Leisure, the Basis of Culture is more significant, even more crucial, today than it was when it first appeared more than fifty years ago. This edition also includes his work The Philosophical Act. Leisure is an attitude of the mind and a condition of the soul that fosters a capacity to perceive the reality of the world. Pieper shows that the Greeks and medieval Europeans, understood the great value and importance of leisure. He also points out that religion can be born only in leisure -- a leisure that allows time for the contemplation of the nature of God. Leisure has been, and always will be, the first foundation of any culture. Pieper maintains that our bourgeois world of total labor has vanquished leisure, and issues a startling warning: Unless we regain the art of silence and insight, the ability for non-activity, unless we substitute true leisure for our hectic amusements, we will destroy our culture -- and ourselves.

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The Quotable Founding Fathers: A Treasury of the  Wise

The Quotable Founding Fathers: A Treasury of the Wise

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Melton, Buckner F., Jr., PUBLISHER: Potomac Books, No group is quoted???and misquoted???more often than America??'s founders. When a political controversy heats up, the nation??'s speechwriters, politicians, reporters, editorial writers, and talking heads try to influence the debate by quoting their words. Year in and year out, teachers and political buffs look to their wisdom to illuminate the issues. How much easier it would be to find every key quote by the founders in a single source. "The Quotable Founding Fathers," edited by Buckner F. Melton, Jr., provides just that source???a compilation of some quotes summing up the wit and wisdom of the founders. While some of these quotations can be found in general quotation compilations such as Bartlett???s, these volumes offer only a fraction of what??'s available. "The Quotable Founding Fathers" mines deeper into the founders??? essays, diaries, letters, speeches, and sermons to extract all the nuggets that are significant to the history of the country??? and to the ongoing debate about the meaning of democracy in America.

Crimes of the American Nuclear State Crimes of the American

Crimes of the American Nuclear State Crimes of the American

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kauzlarich, David / Kramer, Ronald C., PUBLISHER: Northeastern University Press, Has the United States acted criminally in its development and use of atomic energy and nuclear weapons? The shaping of foreign policy around the threat of nuclear hostility, the subjection of Americans to human radiation experiments, and the massive environmental contamination caused by radioactive waste -- all, say the authors of this provocative book, represent crimes committed by the state under the protective shield of national security. David Kauzlarich and Ronald C. Kramer present a theoretical and historical framework for understanding these activities, examining the crimes within their organizational and social structural contexts. They also consider the significant role that these weapons of mass destruction have played in world affairs, and explore options for the prevention and control of future nuclear offenses. This insightful work clearly shows that the threats posed by nuclear states extend far beyond the dangers of nuclear war. The authors argue convincingly that criminologists, government officials, and the general public have for too long avoided and neglected the illegal aspects of nuclear weapons policies in particular, and the larger issue of state crime in general.

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Looking Beyond Credit: Business Development Services and the

Looking Beyond Credit: Business Development Services and the

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Dawson, Jonathan / Jeans, Andy, PUBLISHER: Practical Action, In recent years, credit has become the predominant form of support to small producers, while other forms of business development services have diminished. Looking Beyond Credit assesses the need for targeted business development services other than finance, their growing importance among small producers and how they can work in tandem with credit schemes.The book shows that small producers generally face a range of constraintsother than finance such as access to improved technology, raw materials, skills training and information on market opportunities. Therefore, schemes that address these constraints are achieving a larger impact than those which focus on credit alone. The case studies examined here record significant achievements in terms of employment generation, increased incomes and product innovation and diversification, thus supporting the view that targeted business development services can play a bigger role and should be incorporated with credit schemes to provide total support to small producers.Looking Beyond Credit will be essential reading for anyone involved in the supply or demand of business development services.

Business Dashboards: A Visual Catalog for Design and

Business Dashboards: A Visual Catalog for Design and

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Rasmussen, Nils H. / Bansal, Manish / Chen, Claire Y., PUBLISHER: John Wiley & Sons, Focusing on designing the right dashboards for use in an organization, this timely, full color book reveals how to successfully deploy dashboards by building the optimal software architecture and dashboard design. In addition, it describes the value of this popular technology to a business and how it can have a significant impact on performance improvement. A unique collection of more than 120 dashboard images are organized by category. One of the chapters provides a step-by-step description of the key performance indicator (KPIs) design process. One of the appendices contains more than examples of KPIs to help design the content of dashboards. The book also describes all the steps in a dashboard implementation and offers related advice. Nils Rasmussen (West Hollywood, CA) is cofounder and Principal of Solver, Inc. Claire Y. Chen (Long Beach, CA) is a Senior Business Intelligence Architect at Solver, Inc. Manish Bansal (Irvine, CA) is Vice President of Sales at Solver, Inc.

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Microsoft SQL Server  Administration: Real-World Skills

Microsoft SQL Server Administration: Real-World Skills

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Carpenter / Carpenter, Tom, PUBLISHER: John Wiley & Sons Inc, Implement, maintain, and repair SQL Server databases As the most significant update since , Microsoft SQL Server boasts updates and new features that are critical to understand. Whether you manage and administer SQL Server or are planning to get your MCSA: SQL Server certification, this book is the perfect supplement to your learning and preparation. From understanding SQL Server's roles to implementing business intelligence and reporting, this practical book explores tasks and scenarios that a working SQL Server DBA faces regularly and shows you step by step how to handle them. Includes practice exams and coverage of exam objectives for those seeking MSCA: SQL Server certificationExplores the skills you'll need on the job as a SQL Server DBADiscusses designing and implementing database solutions Walks you through administrating, maintaining, and securing SQL Server Addresses implementing high availability and data distributionIncludes bonus videos where the author walks you through some of the more difficult tasks expected of a DBA Featuring hands-on exercises and real-world scenarios, this resource guides you through the essentials of implementing, maintaining, and repairing SQL Server databases.

Women Suffragists

Women Suffragists

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Helmer, Diana Star, PUBLISHER: Facts on File, Each volume in the American Profiles series provides middle and high school students with concise information on eight to thirteen important and influential figures in a particular field of endeavor. Profiles are organized around a movement, event, or profession that has had a significant, lasting impact on American history and contemporary life. Essential biographical information is included for each figure, but the heart of each profile describes the critical achievements and contributions of the individual under consideration and assesses the subject's significance, not only in the context of the person's own lifetime, but in the broader sweep of American history. Placing each figure's achievements and contributions in a historical context makes each profile the ideal source for preparing reports. Students can use this framework as a basis for comparisons and contrasts, which will give them a better understanding of how individuals shape, and are shaped by, the times in which they live. Profiles: Sojourner Truth; Elizabeth Cady Stanton; Lucy Stone; Amelia Jenks Bloomer; Susan B. Anthony; Victoria Woodhull; Carrie Chapman Catt; Mary Church Terrell; Jeannette Pickering Rankin; and Alice Paul.

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The Nook Book: An Unofficial Guide: Everything You Need to

The Nook Book: An Unofficial Guide: Everything You Need to

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kanouse, Patrick, PUBLISHER: Pearson Education (US), Updated to showcase the newest NOOK family of eReaders and tools from Barnes & Noble: NOOK HD+ NOOK HD NOOK Simple Touch NOOK Apps NOOK for Windows 8 NOOK Store NOOK Video NOOK Cloud NOOK for Web This best-selling book provides clear, easy-to-read instructions for the beginning to intermediate user of any NOOK device. This is a book beyond the user manual, though, because it will include coverage of the suite of Barnes and Noble applications for e-reading as well as resources outside of Barnes and Noble, including Calibre ebook management software, sources for ebooks, and rooting (or jailbreaking) to add applications from the Android Market. A significant aspect of this book will be to cut through the volume of information related to different ebook formats and how to get them onto the devices. This book includes full coverage of the new NOOK devices and all their features. Purchase videos from NOOK StoreRecord and Play for NOOK Books for Kids Read comics and graphic novels Read PagePerfect books Watch streaming video via Netflix and Hulu Listen to music with Rhapsody, MOG, and GroovesharkAnd much more... Acquista Ora

Written in Stone: A Story of English Heritage Sites Told

Written in Stone: A Story of English Heritage Sites Told

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sharp, Jill, PUBLISHER: English Heritage, Written in Stone takes a journey around England, visiting sites that have inspired the writers whose works shaped England's literary heritage. The sites vary enormously, from the Jacobean grandeur of Audley End in Essex to the mysterious Neolithic burial monument Wayland's Smithy, and have influenced writers in different ways - some have been the birthplace or home of writers, or places they have visited at significant moments in their creative lives, others have provided an atmosphere or a setting for a literary work and some have even become characters themselves. Certain authors are met frequently on the journey round England, such as Jane Austen and Chaucer, while others are encountered only in passing, but all their works are inspiring and many are of outstanding repute - Shakespeare's plays and sonnets, romantic lyric poems and some great realist novels. When we arrive at Whitby Abbey, Bram Stoker and Dracula are there before us; at Stonehenge we meet Hardy and Tess of the D'Urbervilles, and a veritable round-table of historians, poets and novelists await us at Tintagel.

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Notable Acquisitions at the Art Institute of Chicago

Notable Acquisitions at the Art Institute of Chicago

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Art Institute of Chicago / Wood, James N., PUBLISHER: Art Institute of Chicago, The culmination of a two-part project, this volume takes an extended look at recent, important acquisitions by the Art Institute of Chicago's departments of American Arts, Architecture, Asian Art, European Painting, and Prints and Drawings. Bringing the museum's collecting activities into wide public view, it showcases over forty notable works handpicked by Art Institute curators and the museum's director and president, James N. Wood. Together with its companion issue, which was published in Fall , this publication explores art works acquired between and , years that have brought significant additions to every area of the Art Institute's holdings. This volume surveys an impressive array of objects, including a glittering Empire card table from early nineteenth-century New York; a fragment of Frank Lloyd Wright's Imperial Hotel, Tokyo (); and important paintings and works on paper by artists as diverse as Lee Krasner, Edvard Munch, Ni Zan, and Rembrandt van Rijn. Illuminated by striking, full-color reproductions and a lively, accessible text, this is an indispensable guide to the newest and finest the Art Institute has to offer.

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