Kamis, 01 Juni 2006

The John Adams Reader: Eseential Writings on an American Composer

The John Adams Reader: Eseential Writings on an American Composer

The John Adams Reader: Eseential Writings on an American Composer

The John Adams Reader: Essential Writings on an American Composer is the first full-length book in English devoted to the work of John Adams, among the most frequently performed living American composers in the sphere of classical music. Sometimes called America's "composer laureate," John Adams has proved to be that rare bird—an enduring, if often controversial, figure in contemporary art music.

Although branded a minimalist early in his career, Adams has composed in many styles and forms, from opera, choral, and orchestral pieces to multimedia stage works and tape and electronic compositions. Here essays by leading music commentators and critics explore the Adams oeuvre with insights pro and con.

ISBN: 1574671324
Author: Thomas May
Publisher: Amadeus Press
Rating: 3.33

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Kamis, 13 April 2006

Way of the Peaceful Warrior: A Book That Changes Lives

Way of the Peaceful Warrior: A Book That Changes Lives

Way of the Peaceful Warrior: A Book That Changes Lives

Way of the Peaceful Warrior is based on the story of Dan Millman, a world champion athlete, who journeys into realms of romance and magic, light and darkness, body, mind, and spirit. Guided by a powerful old warrior named Socrates and tempted by an elusive, playful woman named Joy, Dan is led toward a final confrontation that will deliver or destroy him. Readers join Dan as he learns to live as a peaceful warrior. This international bestseller conveys piercing truths and humorous wisdom, speaking directly to the universal quest for happiness.

ISBN: 1932073205
Author: Dan Millman
Publisher: HJ Kramer
Rating: 4.11

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Kamis, 06 April 2006

Flaubert: A Biography

Flaubert: A Biography

Flaubert: A Biography

Gustave Flaubert (1821-1880), whose Madame Bovary outraged the right-thinking bourgeoisie when it was first published in 1856, is brought to life here in all his singularity and brilliance. Frederick Brown's insightful portrayal is of an artist fraught with contradictions, his wit and bravado merging into vulnerability. A sedentary man by nature, Flaubert undertook epic voyages through Egypt and the Middle East. He could be flamboyantly uncouth but was fanatically devoted to beautifully cadenced prose. While energized by his camaraderie with male friends, who included Turgenev, the Goncourt brothers, Zola, and Maupassant, he depended upon the emotional nurture of maternal women, notably George Sand. His assorted mistresses--French, Egyptian, and English--fed his richly erotic imagination and found their way into his fictional characters.

Flaubert's time and place caused him to be literally put on trial for portraying lewd behavior in Madame Bovary. His milieu also made him a celebrity and, indirectly, brought about his financial ruin, probably hastening his sudden death at the the age of fifty-nine. Although writing was something like torture for him, it preoccupied his mind and dominated his life. He privately dreamed of popular success, which he in fact achieved with Madame Bovary, but adamantly refused to sacrifice to it his ideal of artistic integrity. About Flaubert's life, inner world, times, and legacy, Frederick Brown's magisterial biography is a revelation.

ISBN: 0316118788
Author: Frederick Brown
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
Rating: 3.87

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Jumat, 17 Maret 2006

Insights on Death Dying

Insights on Death   Dying

Insights on Death Dying

This book brings together the most popular and thought-provoking Insights on Death & Dying columns written by internationally acclaimed thanatologist Joy Ufema for the Nursing journal. The book offers the kind of thoughtful advice that only a seasoned practitioner skilled in the palliative arts could provide.

The preface presents a history of thanatology and explains why it's such an important part of today's health care landscape. The body of the book consists of ten themed chapters filled with Joy Ufema's personal, first-hand accounts of how she helped patients, families, and co-workers through the most stressful times in their lives.

ISBN: 1582559732
Author: Joy Ufema
Publisher: LWW
Rating: 2.67

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Rabu, 11 Januari 2006

Dating For Dummies (For Dummies (Lifestyles Paperback))

Dating For Dummies (For Dummies (Lifestyles Paperback))

Dating For Dummies (For Dummies (Lifestyles Paperback))

If you're looking for a fun Saturday night date or a happily-ever-after mate, this is the guide for you. Whether you're young and haven't dated much or older and have been out of circulation so long you've forgotten how to flirt, dating can be intimidating. Author Dr. Joy Browne, America's favorite psychologist, demystifies the whole dating process, from getting a date, plotting the place, and having a great time (or dealing with dud dates) to moving beyond a first date, playing it safe, and how sex can impact a budding relationship.In this new edition, Dr. Joy offers updated guidance on how to find a date, covering "speed dating," Internet dating services, and singles nights at grocery stores and other unexpected places. She delivers fresh pointers on a whole host of topics, including: Building your confidence and polishing your social selfDetermining if you're really ready to dateHow to meet and approach Mr. or Ms. IntriguingWhere to go, what to do, what to wear, and what to avoid on the first dateTaboo subjects, such as your ex, sex, politics, and religionCell phone and e-mail etiquetteMoving from dating to a successful relationship and the four stages of attachmentBreaking up (just in case Mr. or Ms. Right wasn't) and avoiding pity parties and pitfallsThe dos and don'ts of Internet dating

Dr. Joy Browne's nationally syndicated daily radio show is the longest running program of its kind. Dr. Joy has won numerous awards for her work including the American Psychological Associations President's Award and the "Talkers Magazine" award for Best Female Talk Show Host (two years in a row). She was #10 on the list of the 25 Greatest Radio Talk Show Hosts of All Time, and has been named one of the 100 Most Influential Talk Show Hosts nine times. Dr. Joy can frequently be seen on television as a guest on shows such as CBS' "The Early Show," "Oprah Winfrey" and "Larry King Live." Dr. Joy has authored: "It's A Jungle Out There Jane," "Dating for Dummies," "The Nine Fantasies That Will Ruin Your Life," and "Getting Unstuck."

"Dating For Dummies, 2nd Edition" includes advice for special dating situations such as long-distance relationships, office romances, single parents, senior citizens, and more. It gives you worksheets to help you objectively analyze your date expectations and evaluate a relationship. Packed with real-world wisdom, confidence boosters, and a dash of humor, this is the guide to help you get out of exile, get into dating, and perhaps even get into a meaningful relationship.

ISBN: 0471768707
Author: Joy Browne
Publisher: For Dummies
Rating: 3.09

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Selasa, 10 Januari 2006

The Revolutionary John Adams

The Revolutionary John Adams

The Revolutionary John Adams

John Adams comes to vivid life for young readers in this addition to Harness's acclaimed presidential picture-biographies. Dynamic artwork and lively narrative create a warm, personable portrait of the stubborn man from Braintree, Massachusetts, whose passion for liberty spurred him on to extraordinary roles as a Founding Father, first Vice President, and second President of the United States. Through Adams's eyes, kids witness the tension-enflamed streets of Boston, the bickering Continental Congress, the complexities of waging the War for Independence, and the challenges of governing a new nation. Vivid quotes from both John and Abigail Adams provide great primary source material for school reports, and three illustrated maps show readers where key events took place.


"How wonderful now to see his story told for children in such an appealing fashion. Cheryl Harness's illustrations and text are first rate, appropriately full of life and understanding." —David McCullough, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of John Adams

National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.
Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.

ISBN: 0792254910
Author: Cheryl Harness
Publisher: National Geographic Children's Books
Rating: 4.02

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Selasa, 03 Januari 2006

In Cold Blood

In Cold Blood

In Cold Blood

National Bestseller 

On November 15, 1959, in the small town of Holcomb, Kansas, four members of the Clutter family were savagely murdered by blasts from a shotgun held a few inches from their faces. There was no apparent motive for the crime, and there were almost no clues. 

As Truman Capote reconstructs the murder and the investigation that led to the capture, trial, and execution of the killers, he generates both mesmerizing suspense and astonishing empathy. In Cold Blood is a work that transcends its moment, yielding poignant insights into the nature of American violence.

ISBN: 073933364X
Author: Truman Capote
Publisher: Random House Audio
Rating: 4.03

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