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Revels stuff. . . .|This Edition of George Chapman's tragedy
differs from all other modern editions in being primarily based on
the Quarto of 1607 in preference to the much revised Quarto of
1641. N. S. Brooke believes that the earlier text gives a more
certain indication of Chapman's intentions and he has supported
this view in an introduction and by a bibliographical and critical
study of the play. The divergence between the texts of 1607 and
1641 are set out clearly in this volume, which includes the usual
textual and critical apparatus found in the Revels series. -- .
'Man's need for communication with his fellow man is possibly his
greatest need and the fulfilment of his other needs and desires is
largely dependent upon, or at the last greatly facilitated by, his
ability to satisfy this basic one.' Louise Tracy Defective hearing
disrupts human communication. It gives rise to anxiety,
frustration, stress, isolation, loss of self-esteem, even loss of
livelihood for the individual with a reduced capacity to receive
and interpret sound. Because we live in families and communities,
the effects of hearing loss are not restricted to the impaired
individual. Those who associate with that person, especially those
who are very close, are affected and prone to many of the same
emotions and stresses. From the earliest times man has sought for
remedies for hearing loss. Incantations, infusions, cuppings and
bleedings, all have been advo cated and, with the rare,
serendipitous exception, have been equally ineffective. The only
real assistance for countless generations was to cup the hand
behind the ear and ask the speaker to raise their voice.
The myth of the natural black athlete is widespread, though it's
usually talked about only when a sports commentator or celebrity
embarrasses himself by bringing it up in public. Those gaffes are
swiftly decried as racist, but apart from their link to the long
history of ugly racial stereotypes about black people--especially
men--they are also harmful because they obscure very real,
hard-fought accomplishments. As "Black Men Can't Shoot
"demonstrates, such successes on the basketball court don't happen
just because of natural gifts--instead, they grow out of the long,
tough, and unpredictable process of becoming a known player.
Scott Norman Brooks spent four years coaching summer league
basketball in Philadelphia. And what he saw, heard, and felt
working with the young black men on his team tells us much about
how some kids are able to make the extraordinary journey from the
ghetto to the NCAA. He tells the story of two young men, Jermaine
and Ray, following them through their high school years and
chronicling their breakthroughs and frustrations on the court as
well as their troubles at home. "Black Men Can't Shoot" is a moving
coming-of-age story that counters the belief that basketball only
exploits kids and lures them into following empty dreams--and shows
us that by playing ball, some of these young black men have already
begun their education even before they get to college.
This new edition is a major revision of the popular introductory
reference on hydrology and watershed management principles,
methods, and applications. The book's content and scope have been
improved and condensed, with updated chapters on the management of
forest, woodland, rangeland, agricultural urban, and mixed land use
watersheds. Case studies and examples throughout the book show
practical ways to use web sites and the Internet to acquire data,
update methods and models, and apply the latest technologies to
issues of land and water use and climate variability and change.
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Letters to Peter (Paperback)
Cori Thomas; Introduction by Theodora N Brooks; Edited by Becque Olson
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R538
Discovery Miles 5 380
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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A new approach to studying the violin in order to become a
well-rounded and creative musician Written for violin and viola
students-and their teachers-this book is a hands-on,
write-all-over-it, spill-coffee-on-it workbook for integrating
musicianship and technique through improvisation. It will benefit
beginners through advanced players, even professionals. The
creative approach to musical elements and technique in this book
can help improve facility and expression for written music; empower
participation with musicians playing in improvisation-based
approaches such as blues, country, or rock; and even provide a
springboard to dive into the deep waters of jazz.
Four billion years ago, They started a project to create a
corporeal life form with self-awareness and, if possible, a full
awareness of others. In all the millions of worlds involved, the
evolution of mankind on Earth was a unique success. This progress
is now being threatened. There is total corruption in all national
political systems; corporate greed is rampant; in the US, the
middle class has been decimated; commercial exploitation of
pre-emptive warfare is the norm; and sanctioned assassinations are
considered acceptable. A wide variety of drones have been deployed
by all major powers. The loss of national sovereignty and the
collateral damage resulting from drone attacks is fostering more
terrorist activity and increasing the likelihood of a major global
conflict.The Watchers are forced to act and they choose Adam
Hancock, an extraordinary computer gamer who, with the help of an
artificially intelligent battle drone, must find a way to stabilize
the project.
"As students of culture, ethnographers must have curiosity,
openness, and humility - three traits vital for 'getting
with'people. But how do ethnographers go about developing
relationships with people in the field? And how do they learn from
these people so they can conduct a systematic study of the culture?
"These key questions can best be answered by sharing field
experiences among a diverse group of ethnographers. Yet researchers
often become so embedded in the extensive data collections,
analysis, and writing that the opportunity rarely occurs to share
experiences, fieldwork, and current projects. Leading ethnographers
recognized the need for a forum where information could be
exchanged. "The major ethnography conference (held at the
University of Pennsylvania in November 2003) presented by
established ethnographers along with graduate students the chance
to participate in an exciting format where works-in-progress could
be shared. This intimate setting built a bridge to take ethnography
into the future while reestablishing ties to scholarly roots."
Using the Chicago School and its emphasis on 'bringing back the
news' from unknown or misknown social worlds as a foundation, these
conferences created a buzz where information was freely shared and
ethnographers connected. The University of Pennsylvania conference
became the springboard for the articles in this special volume of
The ANNALS. "Contemporary ethnography is much too large, too
diverse, too contentious to be represented in its entirety in a
single collection of articles. However, this weighty volume
represents a distinctive approach to ethnography that seeks to
engage, reassert, and reassess three recurring themes found in
classic Chicago-style fieldwork:"I. The focus on discovery, rather
than on theory or method"II. 'Loyalty to the phenomenon' -
emphasizing what people are actually doing versus what theory
suggests people are doing"III. The collection of original data, as
well as the collection of ethnographic data in original ways"This
unique volume offers the rare chance to learn what ethnographers
are doing in the field as well as the different approaches taken
and styles used in conducting fieldwork.It also provides poignant
insight for public policy students and practitioners. "The articles
included in this volume reflect a wide range of stories and
researchers from around the country and around the world. Taken
together they provide the big picture of the challenges and boons
of fieldwork and examined experiences.
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