Kenneth Mac Millans ballets are in constant demand by world-famous companies particularly Romeo & Juliet Manon & Mayerling. However Mac Millan was tormented by an acute sense of being an outsider & often at odds with the institutions in which he worked. A real-life Billy Elliot from a Scottish working class family Mac Millan demonstrated a prodigious talent for dancing from an early age. Following the premature death of his mother the young Mac Millan sought an escape & despite his fathers disapproval secured a place at Sadlers Wells. Paradoxically he found himself crippled by stage-fright during the height of his professional career leaving him with only one option
- choreography. He went on to produce ballets which defied convention & became renowned for challenging audiences. Despite criticism Mac Millan achieved international acclaim becoming artistic director of both the Berlin Ballet & the Royal Ballet. On a personal level he found unexpected happiness with his wife & daughter in the later stages of his life making it all the more tragic when he died suddenly at the age of 62. This stunning biography reveals a complex artist who fiercely guarded his own privacy whilst his ballets communicated his darkest & most intimate thoughts.
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Different Every Night" is the culmination of a lifetime of work in the theatre the most complete rehearsal methodology in print since Stanislavsky. It offers a vital masterclass for actors & directors full of sound practical advice & guidance & is packed with techniques for bringing the text to life & keeping it alive
- both in rehearsal & performance."
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In this classic collection of four novellas the grand master takes you on irrestistible journeys into the far reaches of horror heartache & hope. Rita Hayworth & Shawshank Redemption is the story of two men convicted of murder
- one guilty one innocent
- who form the perfect partnership as they dream up a scheme to escape from prison. In Apt Pupil a golden schoolboy entices an old man with a past to join in a dreadful union. The Body sees four young boys venture into the woods & find life death.. .and the end of innocence. The Breathing Method?is the tale of a doctor who goes to his club & discovers a woman determined to give birth
- no matter what.


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Written by a leading expert in the field this comprehensive reference text enables users to properly screen for medical disease to make an informed differential diagnosis. The goal of this text is to teach the Physical Therapist how to determine if the patient has a true neuromuscular or musculoskeletal problem & to determine the specific dysfunction or impairment. This new edition

Includes:: a chapter that focuses specifically on pain. It also contains a new chapter on physical assessment as a screening tool & the introductory chapter has been revised to explain the more modern approach of screening.

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Used in undergraduate classrooms across the USA this is a clearly written rigorous introduction to differential equations & their applications. Fully understandable to students who have had one year of calculus this book distinguishes itself from other differential equations texts through its engaging application of the subject matter to interesting scenarios. This fourth edition incorporates earlier introductory material on bifurcation theory & adds a new chapter on Sturm-Liouville boundary value problems. Computer programs in C Pascal & Fortran are presented throughout the text to show readers how to apply differential equations towards quantitative problems. ...

This book help students lead with their strengths & gain a deeper understanding of concepts! This updated edition of the bestseller demonstrates how to optimize learning by using strategies that address students social//emotional cognitive & physical learning needs. The second edition offers current research on memory graphic organizers & new charts to help implement differentiated strategies & also covers: how the brain processes stores & retains information; pre-assessment strategies for each learning style; Reflect & Connect" questions to help teachers evaluate their current classroom practice; text boxes that highlight contents of each chapter; & Learning & memory tips for students." ...

The Difficult Horse" provides many insights as to why a horse may develop unwanted behaviours. Problem behaviour is usually more of a problem for the handler than the horse which is likely to have established patterns of behaviour as a way of helping himself feel safe in situations he finds mentally and/or physically stressful. As well as explaining the reasons for a horses reactive & sometimes dangerous responses this book suggests a number of practical exercises that can help to address a wide range of commonly encountered issues. Even if you consider your horse to be problem-free these exercises will still be invaluable in helping you & your horse to develop a closer more pleasurable & successful relationship." ...

Mother love is often seen as sacred but for many children the relationship is a painful struggle. Using the newest research on human attachment & brain development Terri Apter an internationally acclaimed psychologist & writer unlocks the mysteries of this complicated bond. She showcases the five different types of difficult mother the angry mother the controlling mother the narcissistic mother the envious mother & the emotionally neglectful mother & explains the patterns of behavior seen in each type. Apter also explores the dilemma at the heart of a difficult relationship: why a mother has such a powerful impact on us & why we continue to care about her responses long after we have outgrown our dependence. She then shows how we can conduct an emotional audit on ourselves to overcome the power of the complex feelings a difficult mother inflicts. In the end this book celebrates the great resilience of sons & daughters of difficult mothers as well as acknowledging their special challenges. ...

Superman was a hero. Clark Kent was a geek. Spiderman saved lives. Peter Parker sold photographs to his local paper. Chris Moyles entertains 8 million people each week on BBC Radio 1. Then he goes home & plays Xbox on his sofa while wearing only his underpants. Welcome to the real world of Chris Moyles. The Difficult Second Book" tries to get to the bottom of the double life of this award-winning broadcaster & hapless human being. Youll find out just what he thinks of his radio show guests
- some of the most famous people in the country. Youll hear about his showbiz nights out & celebrity neighbourhood. Youll also learn why he is obsessive about washing up; why he lies to the pizza delivery man; & generally what its like being a part-time famous person & a part-time nobody. Love him or not Chris Moyles is part of the fabric of our nation & a proven best-selling author. A refreshingly honest caustically dry & quick-witted commentator on daily life " The Difficult Second Book" is a highly-entertaining read from start to finish."
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In the long hot summer of 1939 Britain is preparing for war. But on a riverside farm in Suffolk there is excitement of another kind: Mrs Petty the widowed farmer has had her hunch proved correct that the strange mounds on her land hold buried treasure. As the dig proceeds against a background of mounting national anxiety it becomes clear though that this is no ordinary find... And pretty soon the discovery leads to all kinds of jealousies & tensions. John Preston's recreation of the Sutton Hoo dig
- the greatest Anglo-Saxon discovery ever in Britain
- brilliantly & comically dramatizes three months of intense activity when locals fought outsiders professionals thwarted amateurs & love & rivalry flourished in equal measure.

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