|
Showing 1 - 25 of
1045 matches in All Departments
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.
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.
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,
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.
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.
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.
Reflections on the State of the Art in Labor Economics 3 William
Darity, Jr. /I 21 ESSAYS 1 The Methodology and Practice of Modern
Labor 23 Economics: A Critique Rhonda M. Williams 2 Discrimination
Against Women: Theory and Evidence 53 Francine D. Blau 3
Theoretical Explanations of the Persistence of Racial 91
Unemployment Differentials Julianne Malveaux 4 The Effect of Racial
Differences in Background 119 on Schooling: A Survey Linda P.
Datcher 5 133 Occupational Safety and Health Regulation and
Economic Theory William T. Dickens v vi CONTENTS 6 Structure,
Process, and the Labor Market 175 Samuel Friedman 7 The Phillips
Curve Controversy and Orthodox 219 Visions of the Labor Market
Kathryn E. Allen 11/ COMMENTS 239 Comment on Chapters by Blau and
Datcher 241 Saul D. Hoffman Labor Economics, Preferences, and the
257 Rationality Assumption: A Comment on Blau, Dickens, and
Malveaux Samuel L. Myers, Jr. Occupational Safety and Health
Regulation and 269 Economic Theory: A Comment Stephen A. Woodbury A
Comment on the Market in Labor Power 279 Paul Zarembka Author Index
285 Subject Index 289 Contributing Authors 295 I INTRODUCTION
REFLECTIONS ON THE STATE OF THE ART IN LABOR ECONOMICS William
Darity, Jr. Preliminary Remarks As Rhonda Williams observes in the
lead chapter in this volume, modern labor economics has become, for
the most part, an extensive branch of ap plied microeconomics.
Williams' observation has been echoed by Paul McNulty (pp."
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.
|
Hispanic Star: Celia Cruz (Paperback)
Claudia Romo Edelman, William Alexander; Illustrated by Alexandra Beguez
|
R168
R141
Discovery Miles 1 410
Save R27 (16%)
|
Ships in 10 - 15 working days
|
desire to reminisce arises not so much I think from the number of
years you may happen to have ac cumulated as from the number of
those who meant most to you in life who have gone on the long
journey. They were the bulwarks, the bright spires, the strong
places. When they have gone, you are a little tired, you rest on
your oars, you say to yourself There are no witnesses to my fine
little fury, my minute heroic efforts. It is better to remember, to
be sure of the good that was, rather than of the evil that is, to
watch the spread and pattern of the game that is past rather than
engage feebly in the present play. It was a stout world thus far,
peopled with all man ner of gracious and kindly and noble
personagesthese seem rather a pygmy tribe After a while,
particularly if you have cut no very splendid figure in the show,
indul gence in this sort of communing becomes a very With some
addicts it takes the form of dreaming silently the best way, I fear
and these are mostly women with others, of conversation, and these
are mostly old men very tiresome unless you are one too but the
most aban doned of the whole lot insist they must write it all
down, and of them am I. So while the world I know is crashing O to
bits, and what with the noise and the cryings-out no man could hear
a trumpet blast, much less an idle eve ning reverie y I will
indulge a heart beginning to be fret ful by repeating to it the
stories it knows and loves of my own country and my own people. A
pilgrims scriptone mans field-notes of a land not far but quite
unknown valueless except as that man loved the country he passed
through and its folk, and except as he willed to tell the truth.
How other, alas tliari telling itCONTENTS i-The Delta 3 n Delta
Folks 16 m Mur and Nain 25 iv-Mdre and Pdre 35 v Playmates 46 vi-A
Side-Show Gotterdammerung 56 vn A Small Boys Heroes 65 vra Learning
from Teachers 76 K Sewanee 92 x-A Y0ar Abroad 105 xi Ai fce Harvard
Law School 113 xn The Return of the Native 125 xra-rfo BoWom RazZ
on Top 140 xiv-1914-1916 156 xv T i Peewee Squad 169 xvi Getting to
the Front 184 xvn At the Front 201 xviii The Ku Klux Klan Comes and
Goes 225 xrx-Hell and High Water 242 xx-The Flood of 1927 249 xxi
Planters, Share-Croppers, and Such 270 xxn Fode 285 xxm A Note on
Racial Relations 298 xxiv For the Younger Generation 810 xxv A Bit
of Diary 322 xxvi - Jackdaw in the Garden 332 xxvn Home 344
Lanterns on the Levee
This authoritative and hugely popular reference book contains
almost 300 colour illustrations showing the natural grain and
colour of wood, along with data that includes distribution,
properties and uses of more than 300 timbers from world-wide
sources.
|
You may like...
Loot
Nadine Gordimer
Paperback
(2)
R398
R330
Discovery Miles 3 300
Loot
Nadine Gordimer
Paperback
(2)
R398
R330
Discovery Miles 3 300
It: Chapter 1
Bill Skarsgård
Blu-ray disc
R111
Discovery Miles 1 110
|