Who Was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart? (Who Was...?)

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Born in Austria in 1756, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart composed his first piece of music, a minuet, when he was just five years old! Soon after, he was performing for kings and emperors. Although he died at the young age of thirty-five, Mozart left a legacy of more than 600 works. This fascinating biography charts the musician's extraordinary career and personal life while painting a vivid cultural history of eighteenth-century Europe. Black-and-white illustrations on every spread explore such topics as the history of opera and the evolution of musical instruments. There is also a timeline and a bibliography.

Illustrated by Carrie Robbins.
Cover illustration by Nancy Harrison.

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inaccurate illustrations.......2007-06-25

The drawings in this book are inaccurate (instruments, the way they are held/they open, maps etc.). The artist did an awfully poor job on just about every illustration. It makes you wonder about the text! I was happy to buy this book as I thought the whole series was a great idea! But I wish the authors put more effort into this project and more responsibility.

Great book!.......2007-06-21

My daughter finally got interest in reading when she got this book as a present. I'm going to buy more books from this series for her.
Great for children over 8 years.

Great subject for a children book........2007-03-25

Great subject for a children book. I got this series of books for my daughter and she really enjoyes reading them. Great read and educational too.

Who's Who in Mozart's Operas: From Alfonso to Zerlina

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Who's Who in Mozart's Operas: From Alfonso to Zerlina
Joachim Kaiser , and Charles Kessler
Manufacturer: Schirmer Books
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World History Biographies: Mozart: The Boy Who Changed the World with His Music (NG World History Biographies)

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World History Biographies: Mozart: The Boy Who Changed the World with His Music (NG World History Biographies)
Marcus Weeks
Manufacturer: National Geographic Children's Books
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ASIN: 1426300026
Release Date: 2007-02-27

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At 5 years old, he composed a minuet. By six, he was performing for royalty. The compelling story of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is a timeless tale of musical genius, its rewards, and its pitfalls.

Author and musician Marcus Weeks takes us around Mozart's world—from the Royal courts of 18th century Europe to the opera houses and balls where Mozart enjoyed triumph and fame. We meet the kings and queens of the age, learn of the young Mozart's favorite games, see the clothes he wore, and the new musical instruments of the time. The lively text also gives readers an appreciation of Mozart's vast legacy of immortal music.

Mozart;: The story of a little boy and his sister who gave concerts (His Child's own book of great musicians)

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Mozart;: The story of a little boy and his sister who gave concerts (His Child's own book of great musicians)
Thomas Tapper
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Who Wrote the Mozart Four-Wind Concertante?

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Who Wrote the Mozart Four-Wind Concertante?
Jean-Francois Le Sueur
Manufacturer: Pendragon Press
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ASIN: 0918728339

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Brilliant musical analysis -- and sleuthing!

Who Wrote the Mozart Four-Wind Concertante
Robert D. Levin
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Brilliant musical analysis -- and sleuthing!.......2004-01-22

This wonderful book is an excellent analysis of Mozart's Sinfonia Concertante for winds, making a convincing case that the usual version of this not-very-familiar work is not authentic Mozart but an adaptation. It is in the tradition of authenticity analysis that has been applied to Shakespeare's canon, or, more recently, that revealed "Primary Colors" to have been written by Joe Klein. Levin does a fascinating and brilliant job. It will be most appreciated by people with musicology knowledge or a keen interest in Mozart. If you happen to know and love this piece, as I do, I'd have to say this book is a MUST -- I promise you won't regret it.

At the end portion, the book takes a turn into "whodunit" sleuthery. Levin thinks out loud about what characteristics the real composer would have had to possess, then asks if there was such a person. And, with effective drama, he says, "There was." He then makes the case for a minor composer named Boely -- before modestly offering arguments against the theory. Well, I'm still convinced -- I say it was indeed Boely. (Great job, Mr. Levin!)

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Alien Chic sets out to provide a cultural history of the alien since the 1950s, asking why our attitudes to aliens have changed from fear to affection, and what this can tell us about how we now see ourselves and others.

The author begins by exploring our relationship with the concept of aliens, primarily through films, including Invaders from Mars, Mars Attacks and Mission to Mars. He then progresses to ideas of humanism and what makes us human, taking in the works of thinkers such as Descartes, Barthes, Freud, and Derrida.

The book then considers the concept of posthumanism in an age in which the lines between what is human and what is non-human are increasingly blurred by advances in science and technology, for example cloning and genetic engineering, and the development of AI and cyborgs. This leads to the question of whether our embracing of all things 'alien' stems from a need to reaffirm ourselves as "human."

Written in a clear and engaging style, Alien Chic is an original and thought-provoking contribution to the study of posthumanism.

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Cultural Crit at its best.......2005-02-02

Alien Chic, as a title, is rather `chic' itself, posthumanism and aliens being rather hot topics in the hipster academic (I know, I know, total paradox) circles. In fact, `trashy' pop-culture topics in general, examined through the lens of an often hyper-academic theory, seem to be more prevalent than more traditional academic work. It is far too easy to find hundreds of academic papers on Buffy the Vampire Slayer or X-files, and whatever those shows' merits may be, the excess of critical attention surely hearkens an almost morbid interest in pop artifacts by cultural critics who have finally been given free reign to write about whatever they want. Anyone who thinks that, to borrow a typically overwrought statement of Terry Eagleton's, `Jane Austen is better than Jeffery Archer,' is accused of all sorts of hideous crimes. Good old Marxist that he is, Terry roundly condemns this belief, and, obnoxiously reductive and nostalgic as he may be, Eagleton does have some good points. It does get tiresome reading sundry Lacanian film analyses of beer commercials and episodes of Angel. Even though said essays are not representative of cultural criticism as a discipline, they are hardly in short supply, and enough of them and one almost starts wishing for good old Beowulf and some high-handed cultural imperialism. Almost. In this reviewer's humble opinion, the saving grace of cultural theory is books like this one.

Badmington does indeed examine a great deal of pop-culture, along with Descartes, a wonderful passage from Baudelaire on the joys and travails of hashish use, choice examinations of Althusser, and some of the most wonderfully simple and applicable summaries and uses of Derrida I have ever read. Despite the `chic' title (actually a very insightful reference to Tom Wolfe's concept of `Radical Chic') the difference between this book and a lot of cultural criticism that has flourished recently is that it is not afraid to tackle large issues. It deals with what pop culture means and what that means for us. By framing the discussion around repeated reformulations of Descartes' famous `cogito ergo sum' Badmington makes a powerful case for the relevance of posthumanism. He shows the weaknesses of traditional humanism and its current manifestations in reflexive self-definition: I am not alien therefore I am. Using the vital concept of difference (and differance) he illustrates the very real dangers of reflexive self definition, bringing the argument from the sphere of pop-culture to the sphere of what it means to be human, or posthuman. Relevant, wittily written and thoroughly engaging, this is one of the most thought provoking books of cultural criticism I have read.

Also, it's pretty funny, and that's always a good thing.

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Awesome Insight into Mosconi.......2004-07-30

Outstanding book that gives you a look at one of the greatest champions of pool of all time. Very well written with Stanley Cohen (written many sports books). Cohen uses an unusal writing style, letting Mosconi speak in his own words and then uses seperate interviews or other historical research to add to his story.

Very well written and an easy read.

A fun and informative look at one of pool's greatest players.......2003-07-04

Willie's Game chronicles the life of Willie Mosconi, one of the greatest pool players in the history of the game. That in itself makes it a necessary edition to a billiard enthusiast's bookcase, but those interested in sports, competition, and prodigies will enjoy it too.

From learning to play by hitting potatoes around on the pool table, to winning tournaments for big money, to setting the world record for the most balls run (526), Mosconi did it all. He talks a lot in his autobiography about what makes a good player, and about the difference between an apt technician and a champion.

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A must read for any wildlife law enforcement officer, waterfowler or nature lover........2005-09-29

I just finished this book and must say that I could not put it down once I started. Mr. Parker, the author, was a Special Agent with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. This book describes the time in the late 1960's and early 1970's that he spent working waterfowl violations in the Chesapeake Bay area. It is a gripping account of some of the harrowing adventures he and other wildlife officers encountered while working the Chesapeake. At a time when baiting, over-limit shooting and a general disrespect for wildlife conservation and the men who enforced the conservation laws was at it's peak, Mr. Parker and the men who worked with him were becoming a very prominent force on the waterfowling scene. As the author put it, they "taught a little conservation" up and down the bay. If you love waterfowling, hunting or conservation of our natural resources, you will enjoy this book.

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Willie's Game: An Autobiography
Willie and Stanley Cohen Mosconi
Manufacturer: Macmillan Pub Co
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000O8UXK0

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1999 Winner of the Philip E. Frandson Award for Literature in Continuing Higher Education, from the University Continuing Education Association

"A must read for anyone involved in or considering involvement in online, networked learning."
--Donald J. MacIntyre, president, The Fielding Institute

"A thorough overview of the online course process, including course selection, design, and evaluation, and many of the technical issues that affect the entire process."
--Kathleen M. Rose, distance education specialist, University of California Extension Online

Written for faculty, instructors, and trainers in any distance learning environment, Building Learning Communities in Cyberspace shows how to create a virtual classroom environment that helps students excel academically, while fostering a sense of community. This practical, hands-on guide is filled with illustrative case studies, vignettes, and examples from a wide variety of successful online courses. The authors offer proven strategies for handling challenges that include:

Engaging students with subject matter
Accounting for attendance and participation
Working with students who do not participate
Understanding the signs of when a student is in trouble
Building online communities that accommodate personal interaction

Based on many years of work in information systems and over five years of experience in online distance education, Rena Palloff and Keith Pratt share insights designed to guide readers through the steps of computer-mediated course design and implementation.

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Interested in VCoPs? Buy this book!.......2006-05-29

This book is methodologically sound AND useful. Suggestions and advices are backed up by literature, it's not just the usual collection of "expert opinions". By the same token, suggestions and advices are sound and practical, not just impractical "erudite hypotheses". Perfect for pracademics!

It applies to virtual communities of practice.......2003-08-28

The material in this book can be applied to increase the productivity of virtual communities of practice. It is a book I recommend to those who make a living in the world of knowledge management.

Everything you need to consider for asynchronous learning.......2001-07-22

I have found this book to be very helpful if you are REALLY interested in doing asynchronous work online. The authors are leading edge thinkers about this subject who have earned themselves a place in the world consulting to people who want to do this. The problem is that many, many people only THINK they know what asynchronous learning is and until you actually experience it you won't know. Can't know something until you learn it. Rena and Keith have done a very good job of showing you EVERYTHING you need to know to get the job done. You can use it like a menu, take what you want and leave the rest alone. They spend a good deal of time trying to get people to understand the TRUE nature of an asynchronous world. They are sincerely at the leading edge. I think I know what leading edge is, I think I'm there experiencing true asynchronous learning now at the renowned Fielding Institute. Good book for your reference. You may not need all of it NOW but you will soon!

Big Mac of a book: high calories--low nutrition.......2001-07-13

This book is indeed 'pedagogically sound'; the trouble is: it likes the sound of its own voice, far too much, and plods on around the houses for far too long. It is a Big Mac of a book: high calories--low nutrition. I wasted money buying it, don't you make the same mistake. Buy something shorter, less cack-handed, and trendy.

Learning Communities and Cyberspace.......2001-05-17

The advice given in this books should not be limited to cyberspace. The examples, experiences, and education this book provides are applicable to both the classroom and cyberspace. Learning should not be a one way avenue from master to student, but a dialogue. This book is a stepping stone for learning in the information age.

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