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Hollywood's World War I: Motion Picture Images
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Hollywood's World War I. This war may have been the most important event of the early 20th century: it shelled the Victorian synthesis and decimated a lost generation.
At first, the motion picture industry avoided the conflict but then discovered that both ground warriors and aviators fascinated the public in an era when motion picture attendance was on the rise. The first wave of films including The Big Parade (1925) and What Price Glory? (1926) focused on the epic grandeur of the struggle, finding nobility even in the suffering. The screen interpretation shifted soon after, as All Quiet on the Western Front and Hell's Angels (1930) stressed agony and futility. Yet when another war became imminent in the late 1930s, Hollywood responded with productions that praised service in arms-The Fighting 69th (1940) and Sergeant York (1941). Hollywood, the BBC and PBS stay close to the topic, as indicated by the eight-part series titled The Great War and the Shaping of the 20th Century, broadcast during the fall of 1996.
In this study of feature films and documentaries, Hollywood's World War I traces America's changing views over five decades, as filmmakers have focused on a crisis that still reverberates in our civic and spiritual lives.
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Listeners Guide To Musical Understanding
Leon Dallin
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages
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This popular standard provides the perfect materials for the one-semester, non-majors music appreciation course. With a topical approach emphasizing listening and the development of listening skills, the text provides students with a non-technical introduction to the diversity of music and of musical elements that will serve them throughout their lives.
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Good if you dont know much about music.......2000-12-12
Don't expect to learn about small details of songs in this book. It's more focused on learning the overall ideas of song forms, trends, and traditions. Easy to follow layout with outline subjects in the margins.
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LUST FOR LIFE is a fictionalized biography of the Dutch painter, Vincent Van Gogh and is based primarily on Van Gogh's three volumes of letters to his brother, Theo. Van Gogh was a violent, clumsy and passionate man who was driven to the extremity of exhaustion by his fervor to get life -- the essence of it -- into paint. Irving Stone treats the artist with great compassion and gives us a portrait that is sympathetic but fair.
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A Man Amongst Men.......2007-06-29
This is a beautiful novel about a beautiful human being. If you love Van Gogh's paintings (he is my personal favorite of all painters) then by all means, you need to read this wonderful book. In his prose, Stone is able to paint a vivid, vibrant, illuminating portrait of an amazing artist. I was truly blown away and completely consumed from the first chapter on. I actually read this fine story after visiting the Musee d'Orsay (Museum Orsay) in Paris and seeing first hand the magnificent works of this illustrious Impressionist. Of all the great many paintings presented at the Louvre and d'Orsay, it was the Van Gogh's that captivated me more than all the others (which is saying a lot, because the whole place is captivating!). I couldn't believe some of his self-portraits. What really fascinated me the most was the despondency in those steel blue eyes of his. This is what led me to read this story. I wanted to know where all that pain and suffering came from. Irving Stone answered all of my questions and then some. He is a brilliant and insightful writer and I will be looking forward to reading his novel "The Agony and the Ecstasy" which is based on the life of another favorite artist of mine - Michelangelo.
Anyone who is struggling to become an artist needs to read this! Talk about sacrifice and desire and heart and passion... this man Van Gogh was a true original. A man like no other before or since.
"...for by sadness the countenance of the heart is made better."
I can't recommend this one enough.
Living for Lust.......2006-11-07
I should have read this biography sooner. I used to be in love with his paintings, and even fantasized that IF I were to travel back in time, I would've married him -- all this BEFORE I read this book. After I read it I found out that there was one such infatuated woman (Margot), and also a tragic unrequited love story that led him to religion and then to painting. Anyone who is creative will sympathize with the extent to which pain can be transformed into the strength to create. The creative path is not always materially rewarding, and even if it is all an artist has, it will continuously change others' lives. I absorbed every word of this book and was hooked until the very end. Poverty and disinterest is ephemeral... belief in oneself is revolutionary.
An excellent book.......2006-02-26
An excellent book, amazing story, and very well-written. This book will take you through Van Gogh's life, inform you about this amazing but troubled artist, and leave you with your mouth open. Recommended for all ages and types of people. The only tough thing about the book is that it is sort of a slow journey... you might find yourself wandering a bit in the early chapters, but it is immensely satisfying if you can forge through them and take an amazing ride through this guy's life (don't skip any chapters).
Excellent.......2006-01-17
I just loved it !!! It makes knowing about Van Gogh's life even more interesting, after reading it one can appreciate his art even more- if that's possible !!
Vincent Van Gough: more interesting than I thought........2005-11-15
All throughout this book Vincent Van Gogh meets many people and does everything with very little help from anyone around him. Some of the only things he accepts are the suggestions and advice from experienced painters, and the money that is sometimes sent from his father. He never gave in, he always assumed that God would never give him anything he could not handle and his poverty was just another test of strength from Him.
Even to the end of this book he never gave up. He always tried his hardest to help someone in need, no matter how it would affect him. His creativity never ended, nor did his spirit.
The unhappiness and sorrow that Vincent goes through during Lust for Life, keeps you reading. Irving Stone captured a part of Vincent Van Gogh that I never would think I could read or learn about from any other author. This is definitely a book I would recommend. It may be long, but it is excellent. To know about many of the heartening experiences in this story, you will just have to read the book.
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An Introduction to Music and Art in the Western World, 10th edition, is a clear and attractive guide to the great artists and composers of the West and the societies in which they lived and worked.
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Good for the class.......2007-02-21
Brought it for a class have not used it out of those confines but good for what I brought it for.
Good overview.......2004-07-07
This is an excellent chronological overview of the art, music and architecture of the Western world. It's well written and the color illustrations are well chosen and helpful. All in all, it's a good way to brush up on a few thousand years of cultural history in a short time.
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Victor Lederer explores the sophistication, refinement and inspirations of Debussy's music, pointing out subtleties that otherwise could take years of careful listening to fully appreciate. Includes a full-length CD of the maestro's masterworks.
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His approach is perfect for any newcomer.......2007-08-09
Debussy's music ranks among the most challenging: his influence on other composers makes it essential to understand his approach, but typically music students find such analysis a daunting proposition. Not so Debussy: The Quiet Revolutionary, which pairs a cd of music with an analysis of the subtleties of his works and analyzing Debussy's approach and contributions. The author is a New York critic on music and culture: his approach is perfect for any newcomer to Debussy and is especially recommended for middle to high school students receiving a strong introduction on Debussy's art and achievement.
Diane C. Donovan
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wonderful series/book.......2007-04-11
I have some of the other books from this Unlocking the Masters series, and they are WONDERFUL!!! Not only are they factual and informative, but they are easy to read and really show you what to look/listen for in the music! It comes with a CD which has musical examples of pieces that are talked about in the book! This book is a wonderful tool for any student!
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This unique book utilizes programmed instruction to help students gain mastery of some concepts and techniques related to late nineteenth and early twentieth century harmony. Programmed instruction provides immediate feedback which speeds the learning process and prevents missed points and wrong ideas from causing serious trouble. Readers receive continual feedback and reinforcement as they work at their own pace. A Discography in an Appendix provides musical examples of issues in the book.
This book is divided into three sections: Part 1 is Melodic Tonality; Part 2 is Harmonic Tonality; and Part 3 is The Evolution of Harmonic Tonality.
For anyone interested in Music Theory and History.
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Debussy: Impressionism and symbolism
Stefan Jarocinski
Manufacturer: Eulenberg Books
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Impressionism in music
Christopher Palmer
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L'impressionnisme et la musique (Collection Les Chemins de la musique)
Michel Fleury
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Musik und Jugendstil
Hans Hollander
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The Road Block: 775 Ideas to Take on the Road
Molly Jay
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What fun!.......2002-04-13
My roomie and I took a roadtrip from San Fran to New Orleans and we pulled out this book that she got from a friend. It was so much fun. This little thing had everything. We went the whole trip and only got half way through it. It was hilarious and really intelligent. This thing had everything. We were using it for practical info and as a navigational guide. At one point, we were like "I wish we had the author in the car with us." Everybody should have this one. Damn, it's funny and smart.
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nanotechnology \na-no--tek-'nä-l -je-\ n (1987): the science of manipulating material at the atomic level
Although nanotechnology deals with the very small—a nanometer is 1/80,000th the diameter of a human hair—it is going to be huge. From the food we eat, the clothes we wear, and the products we manufacture to the composition of our bodies, everything is made of atoms. And if we can manipulate the atom, then that changes the rules of the game for almost every product.
Coal and diamonds, for example, are both constructed from carbon atoms. It’s merely the arrangement of the atoms that differentiates an inexpensive fuel source from a pricey engagement jewel. While the science of nanotech cannot yet transform coal into diamonds, it is advancing rapidly and will begin to radically alter the business world during the next few years—and will continue to do so for the forseeable future.
The buzz surrounding nanotech is comparable to that at the dawn of the digital revolution, which changed the face of how business operates. Unlike the Internet, however, which applied new technology to many old processes and businesses, nanotech is about creating entirely new materials, products, and systems (and therefore markets), as well as making existing products faster, stronger, and better.
You may be tempted to wait until the buzz dies down before deciding how to integrate nanotech into your business, but don’t make the mistake of thinking of it as being light-years away. Even though it may sound far-off at times, within ten years nanotech will have huge effects on many industries, including manufacturing, health care, energy, agriculture, communications, transportation, and electronics. Within a decade, nanotechnology is expected to be the basis of $1 trillion worth of products in the United States alone and will create anywhere from 800,000 to 2 million new jobs.
Nanotechnology will require you to radically re-think what your core business is, who your competitors are, what skills your workforce needs, how to train your employees, and how to think strategically about the future. Jack Uldrich and Deb Newberry explain exactly how you should prepare for nanotech’s imminent arrival. They identify today’s nanotech innovators, chronicle and project the rapid rise of nanotech developments, and show how to think strategically about the field’s opportunities and investments.
The Next Big Thing Is Really Small provides a sneak peek at the technology that will transform the next ten years, giving investors and executives a road map for using small wonders to generate big profits.
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nanotechnology \na-no - tek-'nä-l -je-\ n (1987): the science of manipulating material at the atomic level
Although nanotechnology deals with the very small -- a nanometer is 1/80,000th the diameter of a human hair -- it is going to be huge. From the food we eat, the clothes we wear, and the products we manufacture to the composition of our bodies, everything is made of atoms. And if we can manipulate the atom, then that changes the rules of the game for almost every product.
Coal and diamonds, for example, are both constructed from carbon atoms. It's merely the arrangement of the atoms that differentiates an inexpensive fuel source from a pricey engagement jewel. While the science of nanotech cannot yet transform coal into diamonds, it is advancing rapidly and will begin to radically alter the business world during the next few years -- and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future.
The buzz surrounding nanotech is comparable to that at the dawn of the digital revolution, which changed the face of how business operates. Unlike the Internet, however, which applied new technology to many old processes and businesses, nanotech is about creating entirely new materials, products, and systems (and therefore markets), as well as making existing products faster, stronger, and better.
You may be tempted to wait until the buzz dies down before deciding how to integrate nanotech into your business, but don't make the mistake of thinking of it as being light-years away. Even though it may sound far-off at times, within ten years nanotech will have huge effects on many industries, including manufacturing, health care, energy, agriculture, communications, transportation, and electronics. Within a decade, nanotechnology is expected to be the basis of $1 trillion worth of products in the United States alone and will create anywhere from 800,000 to 2 million new jobs.
Nanotechnology will require you to radically re-think what your core business is, who your competitors are, what skills your workforce needs, how to train your employees, and how to think strategically about the future. Jack Uldrich and Deb Newberry explain exactly how you should prepare for nanotech's imminent arrival. They identify today's nanotech innovators, chronicle and project the rapid rise of nanotech developments, and show how to think strategically about the field's opportunities and investments.
The Next Big Thing Is Really Small provides a sneak peek at the technology that will transform the next ten years, giving investors and executives a road map for using small wonders to generate big profits.
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Skip it...content of zero value..........2006-08-31
...Uldrich makes big bucks on the public speaking circuit discussing nanotechnology...I suspect this book was published for no other reason than to provide some "credentials" to support the speaking engagements...his most recent books published since this one have been one about George Marshall and another about Lewis and Clark -- real cutting edge technology there!...nope, don't buy it.
A complete waste of time.......2006-01-15
This book is dripping with the worst kind of technology hype... Very few redeeming qualities... Don't waste your time/$.
Predictive until 2008, Afterwhich Infinite and Beyond.......2005-09-26
IBM in 2003, introduced millipede, a nanoscale device capable of storing one terbit of data per square inch. ZettaCore is developing nanoscale organic molecules to function as memory. HP is working to develop an Atomic Resolution Storage product that can encode one bit per atom. If successful, ARS would allow for storage of material at one hundred million times the density of the current disk technology. Applied Nanotech is introducing a nanotube display which will change flat screen display. In their first demo they demonstrated a 14 in nanotube display which will be cheaper, better, and thinner than existing technology. Nanophase technologies producing nanoparticles that are being used in vinyl floors and the floors are harder, more resistent to scratching and chipping, and maintain their gloss. Nanomuscle is producing micro sized devices that are created from nanocrytals taht can change shape whien applied with electric current. Nanomuscle has been delivering to Hasbro too be used in new toy product lines. The Navy is employing nanoparticle technology to coat turbines and engine parts increasing performance and efficiency. Likewise, the Navy has been using Nanoparticles to create corrosion resistent protection helping Navy ships reduce drag, increase speed, decrease rust, and making the surfaces harder and more resistent to barnacles and tubeworms. The application of nanoparticles has produced a 10% increase in efficiency. Nippon Corp uses Titanium dioxide nanoparticles to coat mirrors, create stain resistent automobile paints, and sterile hospital rooms. Titanium dioxide is a photocatylst when combined with light will burn off dangereous bacteria. Photocatalystically reactions can use sunlight to loosen dirt and smudges from material producing self cleaning light and appliances. Nano-Tex is creating nanomaterials that resist stains helping Lee Jeans and Eddie Bauer to market stain resistent jeans. Nanotechnology is creating nanoclay and nanocomposites for use in every day plastic. Plastic has the advantage of being flexible, moldable, and cheap. The nanocomposites are combined to produce super strong plastics and increasing their melting point and facture point. In 2004 and 2005 Nanotechnology created products that were better, smaller, cheaper, and better. Nanosphere introduced a viral detection system capable of sounding an alarm against airborn substances, such as, anthrax and smallpox with ten times faster response and 100,000 times increase in accuracy. C-Sixty is researching a nanoscopic device which when injected in the body can precisely fit in the pocket of an AIDS virus and disrupt the virus ability to reproduce. Angstrom is developing nanocrystals that can be mixed with the bodies cells to help regrow bones, a promising treatment for osteoporosis which affects 28 million Americans cost Health care $15 billion. Fuel Cell storage and separation of hydrogen will use nanotechnology. Nano particle catlyst will be used instead of graphite fibers to split the hydrogen into protons and electrons. Also, nanotechnology will be used to storage the hydrogen and reduce the rate of hydrogen escape from its container. Fuel cells offer the promise of providing electricity for transportation and power to businesses and homes.
What does the future hold? Nanobots running specific algorithms similar to biological celluar algorithms. The nanobots use raw material molecules, prode, manipulate, and assemble the molecule into a material composition. The material composition are assembled into a geometric shape. For example a mound of copper could be assembled into a door knob, for macro assembly. The end result could be a home created from molecules that nanobots assemble to build a more complex structure.
Nano technology will disrupt how medicene is delivered to patients. In the future, nanotechnology will come in the form of a patch. The patch will be applied to the skin of the patient, small nanomachines will release specific drugs into the blood of the patient, as needed. The patches will be computer assembled and disseminated.
Nano technology will be used too simulate celluar functionality. These nanobots will be used able to fix celluar damage, prevent disease, destroy cancer or defective cells, or provide barriers between host and foreign cells. For example, pig islets cells contained within a protective nanocell allow glucose into the cell, produce insulin which is small enough to pass outside the cell, and block incoming antibodies that cell the pig islet cells. Nano technology can be used to deliver chemicals to cancerous cells. The nano cell adheres to the cancer cell wall, dissolves, and releases its chemicals into the cell.
Self replicating machines called nanobots. Machines will improve material compositions, organize these materials to provide specific functionality, sequence the functionality to solve a particular problem, and perfect through connected feedback. Fabrication will increase as more effective and innovative fabrication machines are built. Plastic circuits will decrease cost and increase usability. The circuit logic will blend with the print industry meaning that logic will be more distributable. The more distributable and connected the logic, the more adaptive the machine. New software interfaces will be able to query specific circuit logic, print the circuit logic, and connect the circuit logic to the fabricated device. Gernshfield was one of the first too see this possibility as describe in F.A.B.
Super CAD (Computer Aided Design) will begin bridging the gap between Virtual Reality and reality increasing the emercisive potential of the computer to affect all the senses of the human experience. Nanotechnology will be small, smart, and connected. New software will become available allowing the machine to adapt to external complexity. Data representation languages and information networks will become more standardized allowing the machine to better understand information. New designs will allow for more the machine to create increasingly complex designs. These new designs will have a breakthrough affect changing reality. The machine will be able too analyze enormous combinations of possiblities and produces a never before known design, in robotics and material compositions. The new designs will change reality and open up more innovation and change.
A new emerging class of engineers will be heavily sought after. These engineers will have knowledge in molecular biology, computer science, material science, architectural design, mechanical processing, and robotics. There is plenty of space at the bottom as Feynman suggests.
Save your money.......2005-05-18
A customer asked me to give him a brief overview of nanotechnology. This book was not helpful. Full of hype, jargon and precious little technical information, the main focus seemed to be to convince the reader to run out and invest in nanotechnology or be hopelessly left behind. I paid $12.89 for the book on Amazon, read about half of it and took it to the used bookstore in my neighborhood. They offered me $2.00 for it and I grabbed the money, though I felt guilty for taking advantage of them.
A good book, but improvable.......2005-02-11
As a biologist and a manager currently involved in leading-edge monoclonal antibodies marketing, I'm curious about latest developments in bioscience and technology, both on scientific and business side.
Nanotechnology promises to be the next frontier to medicine, even more pervasive and specific in action than recombinant DNA technology.
As this new field develops, there is a progressively growing number of publications trying to introduce specialists and non-specialist to this new world. As in the early stages of Internet development, there is some good review and an high number of garbage.
This book relies more in the first category, giving a certain overview of current developments in different fields of industry, but it has the negative side of not being specific for any of them.
The main message is certainly optimistic, and implies the rapid and ubiquitarious development of nanotech; but the substance is that most of described products and techniques are still in the realm of would-be.
The book has some interesting points about nanomaterials development, especially about spacecraft applications (it's reflecting authors' background), but information about currently developing projects in biosciences are vague and unsatisfying.
In summary, a good book when it's considered on wide perspective, but certainly not a guide to rely on in order to spot business opportunities in nanotech field.
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