A drama written & directed by Matthew Mishory & starring James Preston as James Dean Follow the life of James Dean on his first steps to becoming the international icon of youth & rebellion ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 or region free DVD player in order to play Documentary about the American artist Keith Haring Filmed shortly before his death in 1990 at the age of 31 the film features a collection of interviews with the New York artist & social activist in which he discusses topics including Andy Warhol his Pop Shop stores & his political & societal views The film also features contributions from actor Dennis Hopper & gallery owners Leo Castelli & Tony Shafrazi ...

Playful & experimental James Joyce&s autobiographical A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man is a vivid portrayal of emotional & intellectual development This Penguin Modern Classics edition is edited with an introduction & notes by Seamus Deane The portrayal of Stephen Dedalus&s Dublin childhood & youth his quest for identity through art & his gradual emancipation from the claims of family religion & Ireland itself is also an oblique self-portrait of the young James Joyce & a universal testament to the artist&s &eternal imagination& Both an insight into Joyce&s life & childhood & a unique work of modernist fiction A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man is a novel of sexual awakening religious rebellion & the essential search for voice & meaning that every nascent artist must face in order to fully come into themselves James Joyce (1882-1941) the eldest of ten children was born in Dublin but exiled himself to Paris at twenty as a rebellion against his upbringing He only returned to Ireland briefly from the continent but Dublin was at heart of his greatest works Ulysses & Finnegans Wake He lived in poverty until the last ten years of his life & was plagued by near blindness & the grief of his daughter&s mental illness If you enjoyed A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man you might like Joyce&s Dubliners also available in Penguin Modern Classics & There is nothing more vivid or beautiful in all Joyce&s writing It has the searing clarity of truth but is rich with myth & symbol& Sunday Times& James Joyce was & remains almost unique among novelists in that he published nothing but masterpieces& The Times Literary Supplement ...

With an Introduction & Notes by Dr Jacqueline Belanger University of Cardiff A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man represents the transitional stage between the realism of Joyce&s Dubliners & the symbolism of Ulysses & is essential to the understanding of the later work This novel is a highly autobiographical account of the adolescence of Stephen Dedalus who reappears in Ulysses & who comes to realize that before he can become a true artist he must rid himself of the stultifying effects of the religion politics & essential bigotry of his background in late 19th century Ireland Written with a light touch this is perhaps the most accessible of Joyce&s works ...

This beautiful full colour book showcases Wimbledon in all its glory & gives tennis fans a vibrant high quality access-all-areas look at one of the world&s most iconic & scenic sporting events The book is resplendent in a high quality slipcase & is packed with stunning photography taken by some of the world&s best tennis photographers under the leadership of award-winning snapper Bob Martin With US success through Serena Williams driving levels of interest in tennis to a new high this book will be a cherished souvenir for tennis fans for years to come Readers will feel as if they have been to Wimbledon as they are presented with beautiful images of the most famous tennis tournament in the world & all in the secure knowledge that they won&t be rained on! ...

There can be no potter in the world whose name is more widely known & respected than that of Bernard Leach He is as famous in Japan & the East as he is in Europe & America not only as an artist-craftsman but also as a thinker ...

Trusted by generations of students & litigators A Practical Approach to Civil Procedure is the perfect guide to the complex procedural requirements employed in the civil courts Written by an expert in the field & co-editor of Blackstone's Civil Practice the book provides a wide-ranging & detailed overview of the key statutory provisions rules practice directions & case law which govern the various stages of a civil litigation claim making it essential reading for students & newly-qualified litigators Taking a thoroughly practical focus throughout the book charts the progress of a typical civil litigation claim from funding litigation & issuing & serving proceedings through to trial enforcement & appeal Full coverage of alternative dispute resolution is also included Relevant sample documentation is featured throughout & introduces the reader to the forms & documents which will be encountered in practice while key point summaries featured at the end of chapters highlight the essential points covered Updated annually this twentieth edition has been fully revised to incorporate coverage of ongoing changes in civil procedure including developments to the rules & their impact on areas such as costs & funding ...

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A Practical Guide to a broad & extremely vital psychological speciality 224 pages Ross Prof Alistair ...

Effectively understand yourself & others to achieve a happier healthier life Improve your personal & professional relationships by learning a range of mental skills that can help you to successfully manage both yourself & the demands of working with others Teaching you to stay in control interpret body language & cope with negativity this Practical Guide will help you to become aware of your own feelings & those of others understand them & manage their impact Filled with exercises case studies & useful tips Emotional Intelligence will help you to get smart about emotions & improve both your physical & psychological well-being ...