Pamela Howard's What is Scenography? has become a classic text in contemporary theatre design & performance practice In this second edition the author expands on her holistic analysis of scenography as comprising space text research art performers directors & spectators to examine the changing nature of scenography in the twenty-first century The book

Includes:: case studies & anecdotes from Howard's own celebrated careerillustrations of her own recent work in full colour throughoutan updated 'world view' of scenography with definitions from the world's most famous & influential scenographers A direct & personal response to the question of how to define scenography by one of the world's leading practitioners What is Scenography? continues to shape the work of visual theatremakers throughout the world

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Martin Lings provides an excellent & authoritative introduction to the mystical movement of the Sufis based on his lifelong interest in Islamic culture His explanation derives from a profound understanding of Sufism & extends to many aspects which are usually neglected His illuminating answer to ' What is Sufism?' gives a taste of the very subject matter itself What do Sufis believe? What do they aim at? What do they do? Unlike other writers on the subject Martin Lings treats all the three questions with equal justice He is thus able to give a wealth of answers to the main question ' What is Sufism?' each answer being from a different angle but all going to the root of the matter A reviewer wrote ' Should the book appear in paperback I would use it for undergraduate & graduate courses on Islamic civilization' & in fact ' What is Sufism?' has become a set book in colleges & universities on both sides of the Atlantic It is now accepted as the authoritative statement on the subject of Sufism & it has been translated into French German Italian & Spanish It has also been published in Sarajevo in Bosnian & is available in Braille ...

An accessible & straightforward book explaining terrorism to children age 7 Designed to be read by an adult to a child it reassures & alleviates worries children might have after media exposure on this topic Written by internationally renowned child psychologists it also

Includes:: advice for adults to provide open honest guidance 80 pages Dyregrov Atle

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Exploring philosophy through detailed argument analyses of texts by philosophers from Plato to Strawson using a novel & transparent method of analysis The best way to introduce students to philosophy & philosophical discourse is to have them read & wrestle with original sources This textbook explores philosophy through detailed argument analyses of texts by philosophers from Plato to Strawson It presents a novel & transparent method of analysis that will teach students not only how to understand & evaluate philosophers' arguments but also how to construct such arguments themselves Students will learn to read a text & discover what the philosopher thinks why the philosopher thinks it & whether the supporting argument is good Students learn argument analysis through argument diagrams with color-coding of the argument's various elements -- conclusion claims & "indicator phrases" (An online "mini-course" in argument diagramming & argument diagramming software are both freely available online) Each chapter ends with exercises & reading questions After a general introduction to philosophy & logic & an explanation of argument analysis the book presents selections from primary sources arranged by topics that correspond to contemporary debates with detailed analysis & evaluation These topics include philosophy of religion epistemology theory of mind free will & determinism & ethics; authors include Aristotle Aquinas Descartes Hume Kant Ryle Fodor Dennett Searle & others What Is the Argument? not only introduces students to great philosophical thinkers it also teaches them the essential skill of critical thinking ...

The church is not a building It is a people that God has called together & made alive by faith Although the activities of the church are important this book begins with who God's people are
- recognizing that the church's activity results from its identity When we call children to be a part of the church we are calling them to be a part of a gospel people & as a gospel people the church is a believing family a community of missionaries servants learners & worshipers This book is a call to God's people to live as the people that God has made them to be
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What Is the History of Emotions? offers an accessible path through the thicket of approaches debates & past & current trends in the history of emotions Although historians have always talked about how people felt in the past it is only in the last two decades that they have found systematic & well-grounded ways to treat the topic Rosenwein & Cristiani begin with the science of emotion explaining what contemporary psychologists & neuropsychologists think emotions are They continue with the major early foundational approaches to the history of emotions & they treat in depth new work that emphasizes the role of the body & its gestures Along the way they discuss how ideas about emotions & their history have been incorporated into modern literature & technology from children's books to videogames Students teachers & anyone else interested in emotions & how to think about them historically will find this book to be an indispensable & fascinating guide not only to the past but to what may lie ahead ...

Timothy Radcliffe is in demand the world over with Bishops priests lay people & above all young people This new book is his response Timothy Radcliffe is a charismatic spiritual leader & a rare bird His talks & broadcasts always surprise A man with strong liberal instincts he has held high office in the Roman Catholic Church & has a profound respect for the authority & teaching charisma of his Church He is constantly in demand as a speaker lecturer preacher & broadcaster & in this new volume he has assembled the best of the addresses he has given over the last three years At times he is encouraging liturgical reform at others encouraging local Bishops to stand up to Rome With political sympathies to the left of centre he shows himself in this new book to be passionately concerned with issues relating to environment globalisation & the pastoral care of the marginalised & dispossessed The constant freshness of his message has made this aristocratic Englishman a man for all people & he packs in audiences from Rome to Toronto from Helsinki to Rio de Janeiro Shot through with humour friendship & wisdom the pages of this book outline a manner of living which is at once faithful to the teachings of Jesus & rooted in the tradition of the church & at the same time responsive to the turbulence of the modern world He is a prophet for our times ...

What is the What is Dave Eggers's astonishing novel about one of the world's most brutal civil wars Valentino Achak Deng is just a boy when conflict separates him from his family & forces him to leave his small Sudanese village joining thousands of other orphans on their long long walk to Ethiopia where they find safety
- for a time Along the way Valentino encounters enemy soldiers liberation rebels & deadly militias hyenas & lions disease & starvation But there are experiences ahead that will test his spirit in even greater ways than these Truly epic in scope & told with expansive humanity deep compassion & unexpected humour What is the What is an eye-opening account of life amid the madness of war & an unforgettable tale of tragedy & triumph' If there was ever any doubt that Dave Eggers is one of our most important storytellers What Is the What should put it to rest A strange beautiful & unforgettable work' San Francisco Chronicle'A remarkable book harrowing witty wretched delightful; & always compelling always surprising' London Review of Books All of the author's proceeds from this book will go to the Valentino Achak Deng Foundation Read more at wwwvalentinoachakdengcom
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A brand new edition of an internationally renowned science bestseller Now well into its fourth decade What is this thing called science? has become something of a classic the world over available in nineteen languages Each decade Alan Chalmers has drawn on his experience as a teacher & researcher to improve & update the text In his accessible style Chalmers illuminates the major developments in the field over the past few years The most significant feature of this new fourth edition is the addition of an extensive postscript in which Chalmers uses the results of his recent research into the history of atomism to illustrate & enliven key themes in the philosophy of science Identifying the qualitative difference between knowledge of atoms as it figures in contemporary science & metaphysical speculations about atoms common in philosophy since the time of Democritus proves to be a highly revealing & instructive way to pinpoint key features of the answer to the question ' What is this thing called science?' This new edition ensures that the book holds its place as the leading introduction to the philosophy of science for the foreseeable future Successive editions have retained & refined its clear engaging & witty discussions of the most important topics in the field incorporating the best new research in the field This latest edition also adds a valuable layer of grounding in the history of science particularly based on Chalmers' recent extensive research on the history of atomism Hasok Chang Department of History & Philosophy of Science Hans Rausing Professor of History & Philosophy of Science University of Cambridge UK ...

Expert insights on what sets the great professional firms apart from all the rest Having devoted a career that spans fifty years to consulting with & studying professional firms in the Americas Asia & Europe author Charles Ellis learned firsthand how difficult it is for an organization to go beyond very good & attain as well as sustain excellence Now he shares his hard-won insights with you & reveals "what it takes" to be best-in-class in any industry Enlightening & entertaining What It Takes explores firms that are leaders in their particular field & the superior people who create & maintain them Along the way it identifies the secrets of their long-term success & reveals exactly how they can put your organization in a better position to excel when properly executed Contains many stories of achieving excellence & addresses the obstacles that top-ranking organizations face in sustaining it

Includes:: insights on leaders in their particular field from Mc Kinsey & Company in consulting & Cravath Swaine & Moore in law to the Mayo Clinic in healthcare Written by one of the most experienced & respected business consultantsadvisors of our time What It Takes skillfully shows you how innovation & a commitment to excellence can drive success while also revealing how easy it is to fall behind With it you'll discover what separates the great firms from the good ones & learn how to attain & maintain organizational success throughout the years

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