This book presents an analysis of how the grassroots movement of Guangchang Wu or 'square dance' in China has become a national phenomenon. Through oral narratives offering rich descriptions of lived encounters, the experiences of those involved in leading, organizing, teaching and learning Guangchang Wu are revealed. Through these narratives, this book serves to understand the leadership practices occurring and how this dance practice is deeply rooted in the complexities of China's rapid economic development, acceleration of urbanisation, and the desire for a healthier and more communal lifestyle.

Marxist Modernism presents for the first time Gillian Rose's 1979 lectures on the Frankfurt School, art, and politics. Delivered soon after the publication of her now classic study of Adorno, The Melancholy Science, the lecture series expands upon this work to explore the lives and philosophies of a wider range of Frankfurt School members and affiliates: from Adorno, to Lukács, Brecht, Bloch, Benjamin, and Horkheimer. In particular, Rose discusses their debates concerning various twentieth-century modernist art movements, and outlines the ways in which each theorist developed Marx's theory of commodity fetishism into a Marxist theory of culture. Marxist Modernism serves as a comprehensive yet concise and conversational introduction to the Frankfurt School, but it also provides a new resource for one of the twentieth century's most important philosophers: Gillian Rose. The volume will provide an accessible encounter with Rose's thought for those not yet acquainted with her formidable work, while provoking a renewed engagement with the Marxist basis of her oeuvre for those who are. An Afterword by the renowned intellectual historian Martin Jay reviews the lectures and contextualises them within the wider reception of the Frankfurt School in the Anglophone world.

The 354 Johnnyarm from Vagland will shortly be arriving in Wombtown, please brace for impact. Three lasses. One lad. And a bucket load of teen angst. When Olivia, Kim and Alisha all take a fancy to the same local lad, friendships and families are torn apart. Lies are told, secrets are spilled and their lives are about to change forever. Pick N Mix is a coming-of-age story of sisterhood, Sex Ed and sanitary pads. Kat Rose-Martin is a Bradford lass born and bred. She was the first winner of Kay Mellor Fellowship, and has written for stage and TV, including BBC's Holby City & Sky's Wolfe. Pick N Mix is her first full-length play. This edition was published to coincide with the UK tour in Leeds and Bradford, in November 2022.

An inspiring and powerful story of a young woman's courage to physically, emotionally, and spiritually heal after her leg is almost severed in a motorcycle accident. A compelling, enjoyable read, this book offers intimate glimpses of the author's personal weaknesses and shows her determination to find an inner source of direction and purpose. Throughout the tender, painful moments of her failing marriage, her drug abuse, and difficult relationships, the author shares with you her depth of strength, her faith and her joy of her victory over physical healing and spiritual transformation. Gayle Rose's life demonstrates that the human spirit, when fused with inner resolve, can be a powerful tool to face life's challenges and embrace the "Goodness of Life."

Lucretius (Titus Lucretius Carus) lived ca. 99-ca. 55 BCE, but the details of his career are unknown. He is the author of the great didactic poem in hexameters, "De Rerum Natura" ("On the Nature of Things"). In six books compounded of solid reasoning, brilliant imagination, and noble poetry, he expounds the scientific theories of the Greek philosopher Epicurus, with the aim of dispelling fear of the gods and fear of death and so enabling man to attain peace of mind and happiness.

In Book 1 he establishes the general principles of the atomic system, refutes the views of rival physicists, and proves the infinity of the universe and of its two ultimate constituents, matter and void. In Book 2 he explains atomic movement, the variety of atomic shapes, and argues that the atoms lack colour, sensation, and other secondary qualities. In Book 3 he expounds the nature and composition of mind and spirit, proves their mortality, and argues that there is nothing to fear in death. Book 4 explains the nature of sensation and thought, and ends with an impressive account of sexual love. Book 5 describes the nature and formation of our world, astronomical phenomena, the beginnings of life on earth, and the development of civilization. In Book 6 the poet explains various atmospheric and terrestrial phenomena, including thunder, lightning, earthquakes, volcanoes, the magnet, and plagues.

The work is distinguished by the fervour and poetry of the author.

The countries of the southern and eastern Mediterranean-- Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, Palestine, Lebanon, Jordan and Syria--have undergone major turmoil in recent years, with civil war, occupation and uprising. Women, Dance and Revolution offers a highly original perspective on the political and cultural tensions through the experiences of contemporary dance practitioners from the region. It shows how these women--all established performers, choreographers and teachers--have responded to the changes brought about by the troubles. Through dance they engage in public protest and performance, endure violence and repression, and reveal new meanings of identity, gender and body politics. Their journeys of dance illuminate how, despite moments of disillusionment, objection and betrayal, being a woman and being a dancer can still mean many things and influence society in many ways in the Arab World.

Transforming photographs into unique works of art can be done with the wide range of unusual and creative techniques presented in this manual-- many not normally associated with conventional photography. Some of these techniques are centered around the camera (creative focusing), while others are put to use in the darkroom (multiple printing and montage). From distorting and distressing images through print decay and chemical and mechanical manipulation to incorporating photographic imagery on textiles, this is the ideal aid for developing and discovering new and original image-making techniques. Ensen a al lector a transformar fotografi as en obras u nicas de arte usando varias te cnicas creativas e inusuales que no son normalmente asociadas con la fotografi a convencional. Algunas de las te cnicas son aplicadas con la ca mara, como el enfoque creativo, mientras otras son aplicadas en el cuarto oscuro, como le impresio n mu ltiple y el montaje. Desde la distorsio n de ima genes hasta la manipulacio n meca nica y qui mica de ima genes en textiles, esta es una gui a ideal para desarrollar y descubrir nuevas y originales te cnicas fotogra ficas.