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Men, Women & Pianos

Some of the greatest composers of history have confined some of their most precious thoughts to the piano. For a century and a half, series of pianists of outstanding nimbleness and expressive power have attracted millions of admirers to their performances. Mozart, Beethoven and Chopin, Liszt, Rubinstein and Rachmaninov, to achieve the fulfillment of their art, needed to have pianos. From where did they get them? From factories, of course. But piano factories cannot stay in business simply by making a few instruments for a few great musicians. They must sell their products annually by the hundreds, by the thousands, to all manner of persons: doctors, lawyers, merchants, government officials. What did those persons want with pianos? This book may supply some answers to this question." That is the modest raison d'être for his book given by the author in a letter to the publisher. But any reader will see at once that the proliferations in the answer to his question result in something much more important and delightful. What Mr. Loesser has written is really a piano's-eye view of the social--and sometimes the philosophical--history of Western Europe and the United States from the seventeenth century to the present, with glances both forward and back. With a keen eye for both the ridiculous and the significant detail (which turn out often to be the same thing), he traces the history of the design and manufacture of the piano, and the music written for it, from its predecessors, the clavichord and the virginal, to the latest concert grand and the modern "spinet." Long established as an internationally known concert pianist, Mr. Loesser here shows himself to be an elegant stylist and an impressively learned scholar, who has the wit to see that in a social history the role of the interior decorator may be quite as important as that of the virtuoso--and that of the ambitious parent, more important than either.

Teach Yourself Film Studies

To study film should not be thought of as an activity inferior to studying other arts, such as theatre, painting or opera, for two reasons. Firstly, film occupies a dominant place in society and because film is a popular medium, it should be studied seriously. Secondly, if the film student adopts a serious, responsible and critical approach to film, then film studies becomes as important as any other type of study. Ultimately, it is the student's attitude that justifies the study of film, not the nature or popularity of film. If the student takes his or her task seriously, then studying Steven Spielberg's film The Lost World: Jurassic Park becomes as important and legitimate as studying Shakespeare's play Hamlet, Hans Holbein's painting The Ambassadors or Mozart's opera The Magic Flute. the cinema is not so difficult to explain once you become familiar with the main critical tools film scholars use to analyse films. As a secondary aim, we shall look at films that are not easy to understand and we shall see what makes them difficult. By analysing the complex nature of difficult films we should be able to appreciate them more.

The Fantastic 4: The Movie Story Book

Stories about the Fantastic 4, 4 super heroes who try to save the world.

The End Of Innocence: A Memoir

Oh, The Things I Know!: A Guide To Success, Or, Failing That, Happiness

More advanced than Robert Fulghum, more fit than Maria Shriver's husband, Oh, the Things I Know! is Franken's commencement address for the 21st century. A cradle-to-grave guide for living, it takes young grads from their first job ("Oh, Are You Going to Hate Your First Job!") through their twenties and thirties ("Oh, the person of Your Dreams vs. the Person You Can Actually Attract!"), into marriage and parenthood ("Oh, Just Looking at Your Spouse Will Make Your Skin Crawl!"), and all the way up to senior citizenship ("Oh, the Nursing Home You'll Wind Up In!"). What does a mega success like Al Franken have to say to ordinary people? "There's no point in getting advice from hopeless failures." Filled with wit, wisdom, observations, and practical tips, this is an easy-to-follow user's manual for human existence. Why travel life's highway all by your lonesome when you can bring Al Franken along?

Will You Miss Me When I'm Gone: The Carter Family and their Legacy in American Music

Prize Boners for 1932

Humorous answers drawn from class rooms and examination papers.

Afterimages

Dancing leaves nothing else behind--no record, no text--and so the afterimage becomes the subject of dance criticism. A dance critic tries to train the memory as well as the organs of sense; he tries to make the afterimage that appears in his writing match the performance. 10 years of reviews of dancing, from ballet to Balanchine to Twyla Tharp.

Billy

Billy Connolly has worked his way to the top from his working class roots. Billy has proved beyond doubt his versatility and sheer determination. Pamela writes about him - a highly talented musician, actor and comedian.

A Sound Move

Eddie Hernandez and his band have been invited to play in a festival. One member refuses to practice. Will the band be ready in time?

Spotlight on Music 4th Grade (Texas Edition)

The text contains Music for Everyone, Musical Messages, Musical Journeys, Happy Go Lucky! A Time to Dream, A Time to Sing, One Musical Planet, Musical Discoveries, etc.

Spotlight on Music 5th Grade(Texas Edition)

The Spotlight on Music Texas Edition contains Spotlight on Concepts, Spotlight on Music Reading, Spotlight on Performance and Spotlight on Celebrations.

Spotlight on Music 6th Grade (Texas Edition, 2 Volume Set)

This textbook on music includes Spotlights on Concepts, Music Reading, Performance and Celebration.

Spotlight on Music, Grade 1

A textbook on music.

Spotlight on Music, Grade 5

This textbook offers a wealth of songs, listening selections, movement, instrumental parts, and other activities.

Memories: The Autobiography of Ralph Emery

Memories is the autobiography of country music star Ralph Emery.

Bette

This candid biography vividly captures Bette Davis as she really was and includes a complete filmography.

Beethoven

Biography of the composer with selective bibliography and an index of his compositions

1791: Mozart's Last Year

Biography of Mozart's last year, in which he wrote The Magic Flute, La Clemenza di Tito, and the Clarinet Concerto, as well as most of the Requiem.

Holt World History, the Human Journey: Modern World

History and geography share many elements. History describes important events that have taken place from ancient times until the present day. Geography describes how physical environments affect human events. It also examines how people's actions influence the environment around them. One way to look at geography is to identify essential elements of its study.

Holt Elements of Literature: 4th Course (Kentucky Edition)

Learn more about literature in this high-school textbook

The Flower Fairies (Fairy Realm #2)

Jessie returns to the magical world where her grandmother was born, where she deals with some griffins, dances with fairies, and borrows something to help her dance in her school concert.

More Havoc

"More Havoc" is the story of June Havoc's long struggle, from vaudeville performer aged 2-1/2, to stardom on the Broadway stage.

Roseanne: My Life As A Woman

She was the creator and star of America's #1 TV show-55 million Americans watched her every week. But none of you know the real Roseanne Barr-none of you know, unless you've read Roseanne: My Life as a Woman. From her childhood as a Jewish outcast in the strict Mormon society of Salt Lake City, Utah, to the pinnacle of success as television's newest and funniest star, Roseanne Barr's life story has been one of tremendous drama. Yet, through it all, her indomitable spirit and sharp wit have shone through. With this, her autobiography, she proves herself to be not only a terrific comedian but a wonderful writer and storyteller as well. Vogue said "she flings truth on the table like a TV dinner," and, after reading a few pages of Roseanne, you'll know: The truth will be flung tonight. Here you'll learn the truth about her horrifying, near-death experience as a teenager; her stay in a mental institution; and her escape from Utah. Here's the truth about her early years as a mother, a member of the working poor, struggling to raise a family in a trailer park. You'll read of the great people in her life who gave her the courage to follow her feelings and be true to herself; you'll learn what a beginner in show business has to do to get ahead; you'll read about her Woody Allen and Mel Gibson fantasies, and the drive it takes to keep going in the hard and tough world of Hollywood. Roseanne's life is the story of a woman who started with nothing, overcame great adversity, and with the strength of her convictions - and a brilliant wit triumphs. But most important, here, for the first time, is the real Roseanne; the woman whose spirit and love for life, whose honesty and passion are on every page of this startling, funny, and remarkable autobiography.