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From the mid-1950s through the 1960s, Hungarian composer Gyoergy Ligeti went through a remarkable period of stylistic transition, from the emulation of his fellow countryman Bela Bartok to his own individual style at the forefront of the Western-European avant-garde. Through careful study of the sketches and drafts, as well as analysis of the finished scores, Metamorphosis in Music takes a detailed look at this compositional evolution. Author Benjamin R. Levy includes sketch studies created through transcriptions and reproductions of archival material-much of which has never before been published-providing new, detailed information about Ligeti's creative process and compositional methods. The book examines all of Ligeti's compositions from 1956 to 1970, analyzing little-known and unpublished works in addition to recognized masterpieces such as Atmospheres, Aventures, the Requieim, and the Chamber Concerto. Discoveries from Ligeti's sketches, prose, and finished scores lead to an enriched appreciation of these already multifaceted works. Throughout the book, Levy interweaves sketch study with comments from interviews, counterbalancing the composer's own carefully crafted public narrative about his work, and revealing lingering attachments to older forms and insights into the creative process. Metamorphosis in Music is an essential treatment of a central figure of the musical midcentury, who found his place in a generation straddling the divide between the modern and post-modern eras.
This volume addresses virtual reality (VR) -- a tantalizing
communication medium whose essence challenges our most deeply held
notions of what communication is or can be. The editors have
gathered an expert team of engineers, social scientists, and
cultural theorists for the first extensive treatment of human
communication in this exciting medium.
The papers making up this volume represent a summary of the proceedings of the Second International Symposium on Amorphous Magnetism held at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute on August 25- 27, 1976. As a result of the resounding success of the Inter national Symposium on Amorphous Magnetism held at Wayne State University on August 17 and 18, 1972 this symposium was again organized with the purpose in mind of providing a forum for dis cussion of the most recent theoretical and experimental advances made in the fields of spin glass systems, amorphous magnetic alloys and magnetic oxide glasses. The symposium was sponsored by the American Physical Society and supported by a grant from GTE Laboratories. Additional support funds were provided by General Electric, Allied Chemical and Ford Motor Company. The program committee consisted of J. J. Becker (General Electric), P. A. Casabella (RPI), P. J. Cote (Watervliet Arsenal), A. M. de Graaf (Wayne State University), R. Hasegawa, Co-Chairman (Allied Chemical), H. O. Hooper (University of Maine), H. B. Huntington (RPI), R. A. Levy, Chairman (RPI), R. K. MacCrone (RPI), L. N. Mulay (Penn State University), G. L. Salinger (RPI) and J. Wong (General Electric). The program of the symposium included 7 invited review papers, 53 contributed papers, and 10 additional papers read by title because of time limitations. The editors wish to extend their deep appreciation to J. J. Becker, A. M. de Graaf, P. Duwez, J. Gustafson, D. L. Huber, U."
This edited volume captures an exciting new trend in research on
intergroup attitudes and relations, which concerns how individuals
make judgments, and interact with individuals from different group
categories, broadly defined in terms of gender, race, age, culture,
religion, sexual orientation, and body type. This new approach is
an integrative perspective, one which draws on theory and research
in the areas of developmental and social psychology.
Twenty expert financial advisers contribute 15 chapters on the art and science of effective wealth management. Coverage includes general principles, major applications--creation of a new insurance company, home security and qualified personal residence trusts, hedge funds, swaps, single stock concentration risk management, the family office--and sp
Udo Rein (b. 1960) is a video artist and painter and lives in Munich. In his work he examines social and cultural contrasts worldwide. His pictorial language starts out from documentary film sequences and builds on fractal constructions and deconstructions which he translates into collages of film stills and oil and acrylic paints on wood panels. Our society frequently presents us with polished surfaces and clear structures. These serve as the starting point for Udo Rein, whose pictorial compositions then lead us deep into the back streets and abysses of our worldviews. Looking beneath the veneer opens up perspectives in a multi-faceted but also contradictory world which is both erotic and mysterious. The lavishly illustrated volume is the first comprehensive monograph on the artist’s impressive oeuvre.
This edited volume captures an exciting new trend in research on
intergroup attitudes and relations, which concerns how individuals
make judgments, and interact with individuals from different group
categories, broadly defined in terms of gender, race, age, culture,
religion, sexual orientation, and body type. This new approach is
an integrative perspective, one which draws on theory and research
in the areas of developmental and social psychology.
Present Air Force space doctrine and organizational structures are based on extrapolation of air power concepts. This has resulted in certain problems such as complaints of lack of warfighter support, unresponsive launch systems, and confusion over roles and missions like ballistic missile defense. The space community is also highly fragmented. Numerous agencies have been created recently to address some of these concerns, but these groups may just be adding to the lack of concentration of effort. Meanwhile, trends continue including the increased density and proliferation of commercial space assets through microminiaturization, reduced launch costs, and economies of scale, plus an increased dependency of US military forces on information from space-based force enhancement systems. This paper critiques present space doctrine and organization, looks at some trends and technologies as indicated in the Spacecast 2020 and New World Vistas studies, and recommends doctrinal and organizational changes for more responsive space operations.
Learn how to power up your fundraising-from Reynold Levy, the master of fundraisingDrawing on his experience in raising over "one billion dollars in six years "as President of Lincoln Center, Reynold Levy has written the ultimate insider's guide to asking for and receiving funds.Rich with insights and invaluable advice from Levy's own lessons learned, this powerful book is for you, whether your organization is concerned with health, education, the arts, or humanitarian causes, a think tank or advocacy group, established or fledgling. Insightful, creative, and humorous, "Yours for the Asking "draws back the curtain to disclose Levy's secrets of success and reveals how you can: Tap into the resources of donors, large and small, for your institution or causeReach wealthy people and successfully bring home the baconPut aside fears, qualms, and hesitancies and confidently ask for fundsLocate the intersection between the interests of business and the needs of your nonprofit organizationSolve the mystery of fundraising from foundationsExplore your organization's future in fundraising and discern its long-term trendsLearn the best ways to combat the adverse impact of a wide, deep, and prolonged recession"Yours for the Asking" will transform your view of fundraising from a dreaded aspect of your job to a high calling, from "pleading" for money to helping donors find pleasure in advancing social causes and strengthening key nonprofit institutions.Affluence and generosity abound. It's all yours-for the asking.
Praise for "Yours for the Asking: An Indispensable Guide to Fundraising and Management" "Reynold Levy is a master at persuading people to give
money--lots of money--to worthy causes. Now he shares his wisdom
with us all--and at a bargain price " "Ren Levy is the master of his trade. He can squeeze big dollars
out of a stone and he tells here just how to do it. Anyone raising
money for a good cause must read this book " "Ren Levy has written the definitive handbook on fundraising. It
should be required reading for boards of directors and senior staff
of nonprofit organizations. The lessons learned from Ren's broad
experience are equally relevant to corporate executives as they
endeavor to establish and strengthen customer relationships." "I have raised money for a living for several decades. But I
could not articulate better than Reynold Levy has done in Yours for
the Asking the many secrets to successfully acquiring investors. If
you wish to learn how to politely and effectively ask for
contributions to a favorite organization or cause, you really need
to purchase this highly readable, enjoyable and useful book."
One night Hector falls asleep to the sound of rain rat-a-tat-tatting on the roof of his wumblebug hole. And even though the rain has been coming down for days, Hector is not worried. He's safe and snug. But then Hector wakes up to discover his hole is filling up with water fast! Hector is swept out of his home, along with all of his belongings. The next morning he sets off in search of a new place to live. And though Hector is sad to lose his old hole, he soon discovers what makes a hole a home.
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