Hardy's first major novel tells the story of the shepherd Gabriel Oak and his long, patient devotion to the haughty Bathsheba Everdene. Bathsheba's faithless husband is murdered by a neighboring farmer, William Bellwood, who also loves her. At the end of a traumatic series of events, a chastened Bathsheba turns to Gabriel at last, valuing his ...
A major June film release from Touchstone Films, this movie tie-in is a sure seller. Starring Robin Williams, this is the poignant story of an eccentric and charismatic English teacher who brings new life to a conservative boys' prep school in Vermont.
Announcing an all-new MCSA/MCSE Training Kit designed to help maximize your performance on Exam 70-299, one of two core exams for the MCSE: Security specialization and an elective for MCSA and MCSE. This kit packs the tools and features exam candidates want most including in-depth, self-paced training based on exam content; exam tips from an ...
Wagner, co-director of a leadership group at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and a senior advisor on education to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, offers his opinions on how to improve and reinvent the American educational system. Wagner attests that the American educational system must be totally redirected--away from the ...
Flown by specialised squadrons, the Mosquito matured into the best British night fighter of World War 2 thanks to the fitment of ever-improving airborne radar, which allowed its crews to hit night intruders and German night fighters alike with speed and the devastating firepower. Its success in combat can be measured by the fact that most leading ...
Comments by film music composers: Bernard Herrmann; Miklos Rozsa; Aaron Copland; Franz Waxman; Ernest Gold; Max Steiner; Erich; Wolfgang Korngold; Hans Salter; Bronislau Kaper; Dimitri Tiomkin; John Addison; Georges Delerue; Victor Young; Hugo Friedhofer; Alfred Newman; Alex North; David Raksin; Elmer Bernstein; Henry Mancini; Fred Steiner; Jerry ...
Wagner, co-director of a leadership group at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and a senior advisor on education to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, offers his opinions on how to improve and reinvent the American educational system. Wagner attests that the American educational system must be totally redirected--away from the ...
An updated history of Hollywood film music from the 1930s to the 1990s, this book presents portraits of its foremost practitioners. It discusses the life, work and influence of Alfred Newman, Victor Young, Aaron Copland, Franz Waxman, Miklos Rozsa, Max Steiner, Henry Mancini and others.
Recounting the history of "The Drifters" from the beginning to the present, "Last Dance" is as a celebration of the 40th anniversary of a group whose members were among the first inductees in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. With the help of their manager Faye Treadwell, Tony Allan explores the origins, the music, and the people who have built "The ...
Aristocrat Marquis de Sade (1740-1814) remains a man whose name is instantly recognized but whose life is obscure. For all his reputation for monstrous behavior, he was loved by women, fearless in defense of justice, and prolific in his literary output. In this illuminating biography, Donald Thomas places the man in perspective against the ...
Lonely Planet's "Travel Survival Kits" cover one country, or a small group of countries, in depth, with travel and accommodation options to suit a range of budgets. These guides are designed to be easy to use, providing practical travel information in a lively, entertaining style. Features of this series include: cultural and historical background ...
From Augustine to Aquinas, the early church fathers to the charismatic movement, Exploring Christian Thought introduces you to the thinkers and writings that have shaped Christian history and much of Western culture. The text offers a succinct introduction to influential thinkers and important events in the church, including the creation of the ...
Readers can use the Personal Computer to publish almost anything themselves with this book that explains the fundamentals of publishing techniques, from typography to graphics to printing.
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