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Steve Martino directs this animated family comedy based on the
characters from the 'Peanuts' comic strip. When a new kid moves in
to the house next door, Charlie Brown (voice of Noah Schnapp) sees
it as an opportunity to make a new start with someone who doesn't
yet know about his inability to make friends. Learning that his new
neighbour is in fact a very pretty Little Red-Haired Girl
(Francesca Capaldi), he turns his attention to winning her
affection, not just friendship. With his trusty dog Snoopy (Bill
Melendez) in tow, Charlie Brown sets about wooing the Little
Red-Haired Girl in every unconventional way he knows how.
A delightful and courageous tale and a romping good read. Voila
Mark Greenside, author of I ll Never Be French (No Matter What I
Do)William Alexander is more than a Francophile. He wants to be
French. To sip absinthe at the window of a dark cafe, a long scarf
wrapped around his neck, a copy of Le Monde at hand. Among the
things that have stood in his way of becoming French, though, is
the fact that he can t actually speak the language. So Alexander
sets out to conquer the language he loves. Readers will find out if
it loves him back.Alexander eats, sleeps, and dreams French. (He
even conjugates in his dreams.) And while he s playing hooky from
grammar lessons and memory techniques, he travels to France, delves
into the colorful history of the French language and the science of
linguistics, and even goes to Google to find out what s taking them
so long to perfect translation software. Finally, he contemplates
how it can be that in French, breasts are masculine and beards are
feminine, and tries to make sense of idioms like c est la fin des
haricots (it s the end of the beans) which means, appropriately
enough, it s hopeless. But ca ne fait rien (No matter ) What Bill
Alexander learns while not learning French is its own reward. A
blend of passion and neuroscience, this literary love affair offers
surprise insights into the human brain and the benefits of learning
a second language. Reading William Alexander s book is akin to
having an MRI of the soul. Laura Shaine Cunningham, author of
Sleeping Arrangements Alexander proves that learning a new language
is an adventure of its own--with all the unexpected obstacles,
surprising breakthroughs and moments of sublime pleasure traveling
brings. Julie Barlow, author of Sixty Million Frenchmen Can t Be
Wrong "
A 'conservative radical' is William Alexander Eddie's description
of the French virtuoso composer-pianist Charles Valentin Alkan
(1813-1888). Judaic culture, the French baroque and German
classicism were the main influences on Alkan's musical style, with
more radical musical tendencies found in many of the Esquisses op
63. This comprehensive survey takes as its focus a stylistic
analysis of Alkan's compositions from the apprentice works to the
later 'massed style' etudes; the latter are of considerable length
and pianistic difficulty. There is also consideration of Alkan's
achievements as pianist and teacher, and the sections on
performance practice in Alkan will be of interest to pianists
today. A full investigation of Alkan's reception history is also
included and useful appendices provide a guide to further archival
research. A list of works and basic discography complete this new
study of an important French composer.
The tomato gets no respect. Never has. Lost in the dustbin of
history for centuries, accused of being vile and poisonous,
subjected to being picked hard-green and gassed, even used as a
projectile, the poor tomato has become the avatar for our
disaffection with industrial foods - while becoming the most
popular vegetable in America (and, in fact, the world). Each
summer, tomato festivals crop up across the country; the Heinz
ketchup bottle, instantly recognizable, has earned a spot in the
Smithsonian; and now the tomato is redefining the very nature of
farming, moving from fields into climate-controlled
mega-greenhouses the size of New England villages. Supported by
meticulous research and told in a lively, accessible voice, Ten
Tomatoes That Changed the World seamlessly weaves travel, history,
humour, and a little adventure (and misadventure) to follow the
tomato's trail through history. A fascinating story complete with
heroes, con artists, conquistadors, and-no surprise-the Mafia, this
book is a mouth-watering, informative, and entertaining guide to
the food that has captured our hearts for generations.
One of the most significant movements in the world of learning
in the twentieth century was the rise and development of the social
sciences. However, few attempts have been made to see how far
social scientists have travelled on the road to studying and
understanding human society. First published in 1972, the lectures
reprinted in this book aim to trace the development of the social
sciences during the twentieth century and to show the role of the
London School of Economics and Political Science in this
development since it was founded in 1895.
Each of the very distinguished lecturers was asked to take the
larger view, to be critical where necessary, to treat his subject
in the context of the world of learning. The result is a survey of
exceptional interest in which the growth of the social sciences is
analysed from a number of contrasting viewpoints, each of which
ranges widely and often with provocative brilliance over themes
that are of general concern.
The introduction by Professor W.A. Robson, which was not part of
the original lecture series, is in itself a critical assessment of
the field that will be read with close attention.
Metalloenzymes: From Bench to Bedside offers a thorough overview of
metalloenzymes, spanning biochemical and structural features,
pharmacology, and biotechnological applications. After a brief
overview, international experts in the field discuss a wide range
of magnesium, calcium, zinc, manganese, nickel, iron, copper,
cadmium, molybdenum, and tungsten enzymes, along with catalytic
roles within their active sites. With a uniform approach
throughout, each chapter includes the structure and function of the
enzyme, physiologic and pathologic roles, inhibitors and activators
of the enzyme (and their design), and clinical agents or compounds
applied in medicine and drug discovery. This book enables
scientists across academia and industry to adopt ongoing
metalloenzyme research, and continuous discovery of novel
metalloenzymes, in new life science studies and clinical
applications.
A 'conservative radical' is William Alexander Eddie's description
of the French virtuoso composer-pianist Charles Valentin Alkan
(1813-1888). Judaic culture, the French baroque and German
classicism were the main influences on Alkan's musical style, with
more radical musical tendencies found in many of the Esquisses op
63. This comprehensive survey takes as its focus a stylistic
analysis of Alkan's compositions from the apprentice works to the
later 'massed style' etudes; the latter are of considerable length
and pianistic difficulty. There is also consideration of Alkan's
achievements as pianist and teacher, and the sections on
performance practice in Alkan will be of interest to pianists
today. A full investigation of Alkan's reception history is also
included and useful appendices provide a guide to further archival
research. A list of works and basic discography complete this new
study of an important French composer.
The tomato gets no respect. Never has. Lost in the dustbin of
history for centuries, accused of being vile and poisonous,
subjected to being picked hard-green and gassed, even used as a
projectile, the poor tomato has become the avatar for our
disaffection with industrial foods - while becoming the most
popular vegetable in America (and, in fact, the world). Each
summer, tomato festivals crop up across the country; the Heinz
ketchup bottle, instantly recognizable, has earned a spot in the
Smithsonian; and now the tomato is redefining the very nature of
farming, moving from fields into climate-controlled
mega-greenhouses the size of New England villages. Supported by
meticulous research and told in a lively, accessible voice, Ten
Tomatoes That Changed the World seamlessly weaves travel, history,
humor, and a little adventure (and misadventure) to follow the
tomato's trail through history. A fascinating story complete with
heroes, con artists, conquistadors, and-no surprise-the Mafia, this
book is a mouth-watering, informative, and entertaining guide to
the food that has captured our hearts for generations.
William Alexander is not just a Francophile, he wants to be French.
It's not enough to explore the country, to enjoy the food and revel
in the ambiance, he wants to feel French from the inside. Among the
things that stand in his way is the fact that he can't actually
speak the language. Setting out to conquer the language he loves
(but which, amusingly, does not seem to love him back), Alexander
devotes himself to learning French, going beyond grammar lessons
and memory techniques to delve into the history of the language,
the science of linguistics, and the art of translation. Along the
way, during his travels in France or following his passion at home,
he discovers that not learning a language may be its own reward.
This biography of polar explorer Sir Leopold McClintock (his name
is also spelled M'Clintock) was published in 1909 by his 'old
messmate' Sir Clements Markham (1830 1916), later more famous as a
historian. (Several works by both men have been reissued in the
Cambridge Library Collection.) McClintock (1819 1907) gained
experience of Arctic voyages on the expeditions of James Clark Ross
and Edward Belcher, during which he undertook several arduous
sledge journeys over the ice. In 1854, he took leave from the navy
to command the Fox, a ship paid for by Lady Franklin to investigate
the fate of her husband's expedition. He found the memorandum,
written by his second-in-command, which confirmed Franklin's death
in June 1847. McClintock was knighted for his services on his
return, and he stayed in the navy, serving on different stations
around the world, until his retirement with the rank of admiral in
1884."
Two great books from the Everyman Chess Library, The New Old Indian
by Alexander Cherniaev and Eduard Prokuronov and The New Sicilian
Dragon by Simon Williams, brought together in one volume. The Old
Indian Defence is considered to be a sound way for Black to meet 1
d4. Some might argue that it is steady rather than spectacular, but
is this reputation totally deserved? Grandmaster Alexander
Cherniaev strongly disagrees, and in this book he introduces
ambitious and aggressive ways for Black to play in the main lines.
He constructs an improved version of a repertoire he has himself
utilized with great success against grandmaster opposition. Using
illustrative games, he studies the fundamental tactical and
positional ideas for both sides, and also covers what to do if
White avoids the Old Indian. This book tells you everything you
need to know about playing the New Old Indian. Grandmaster and
well-known Sicilian Dragon expert Simon Williams takes a totally
fresh look at this famous opening. Concentrating on his favourite
Dragadorf Variation, Williams constructs a cutting-edge repertoire
for Black, one which is perfect for the modern Dragon player who
wishes to cause his opponents maximum problems in the opening.
Drawing upon his considerable experience and using illustrative
games, Williams covers the key tactical and positional ideas for
both players, and highlights crucial modern day themes such as the
importance of move orders. The Sicilian Dragon is a highly popular
opening, ideal for players of all levels. It enjoys such a great
appeal because it leads to fascinating and fun-to-play positions in
which both players regularly attack each other's kings with a
complete lack of inhibition.
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Claudia Romo Edelman, William Alexander; Illustrated by Alexandra Beguez
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WHAT IS THE UNIVERSE TRYING TO TELL YOU? LET THE WORLD'S MOST
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This authoritative and hugely popular reference book contains
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