Shakespeare and the Performance of Girlhood is the first scholarly study devoted entirely to Shakespeare's girl characters. Revealing the dramatic and cultural centrality of the young girl in early mo
Performance Studies in Motion offers multiple perspectives on the current field of performance studies and suggests its future directions. Featuring new essays by pioneers Richard Schechner and Barbar
Performance Studies in Motion offers multiple perspectives on the current field of performance studies and suggests its future directions. Featuring new essays by pioneers Richard Schechner and Barbar
This text supports a key element of electrical and electronic engineering courses, covering all the essential components of relevant undergraduate study in a clear and structured manner. It includes w
Combining theory and practice from the developing and developed worlds with high- and low-tech, high- and low-cost solutions, this book discusses fundamental and advanced aspects of water engineering
Applied Sport Psychology was written to introduce readers to psychological theories and techniques that can be used to enhance performance and personal growth of sport participants from youth to elite
Applied Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics provides theundergraduate and graduate student of chemical engineeringwith the basic knowledge, the methodology and the referenceshe needs to apply it in in
This comprehensive yet compact step-by-step guide to solving real life mechanical engineering problems in dynamics offers all the necessary methodologies and supplemental information—in one place. It
This book brings together several advanced topics in computer graphics that are important in the areas of game development, three-dimensional animation and real-time rendering. The book is designed fo
High Performance Marine Vessels (HPMVs) range from the Fast Ferries to the latest high speed Navy Craft, including competition power boats and hydroplanes, hydrofoils, hovercraft, catamarans and other
Detailing the active and passive aspects of microwaves, Microwave Engineering: Concepts and Fundamentals covers everything from wave propagation to reflection and refraction, guided waves, and transmi
"This concise encyclopedia contains critical information on silicones (i.e., polysiloxanes) that are commercially available for high performance applications. Although, voluminous literature is availa
This book presents a thorough overview of fusion in computer vision, from an interdisciplinary and multi-application viewpoint, describing successful approaches, evaluated in the context of internatio
A madcap dark comedy about best friends determined to tackle the American Dream with bird feathers, duct tape, and a sticky AK-47.Hank and Larry are performance artists on the seedy streets of San Fra
When the Machine Made Art covers the reception and criticism of computer art from its emergence in 1963 to its crisis in 1989, when ideological differences fragment the art movement. The text begins b
Iraqi Women in Denmark is an ethnographic study of ritual performance and place-making among Shi'a Muslim Iraqi women in Copenhagen. The book explores how Iraqi women construct a sense of belonging to
In recent years, purchasing performance measurement have steadily gained in importance in theory and practice. Yet, in many cases, the focus still remains on cost items, especially savings. Moreover,
This book is written for those who would like to advance their knowledge beyond an introductory level of biomaterials or materials science and engineering. This requires one to understand more fully t
What does it mean to be expressive in music performance across diverse historical and cultural domains? What are the means at the disposal of a performer in various time periods and musical practice c
Using the authors' extensive experience in both industry and academia, this book presents an integrated approach for design, engineering and management of the reliability activities throughout the lif
This collection of critical essays and artist reflections accounts for some of the richest and most important developments to take place in contemporary Irish theatre and performance.
Spanning the late 18th century to the present, this volume explores new directions in imperial and postcolonial histories of conciliation, performance, and conflict between European colonizers and Ind
Mechanics and Model-Based Control of Advanced Engineering Systems collects 32 contributions presented at the International Workshop on Advanced Dynamics and Model Based Control of Structures and Machi
Fundamentals of Engineering Thermodynamics by Moran, Shapiro, Boettner and Bailey continues its tradition of setting the standard for teaching students how to be effective problem solvers. Now in its
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Distributed Computer and Communication Networks, DCCN 2013, held in Moscow, Russia, in October 2013.The 22 revise
Optimize your brainpower and performance with practical tools and skillsThe human brain is constantly rewiring its 160 billion cells, continually and imperceptibly changing the way we think. Because o
"This book combines recent advances and best practices to improve the curriculum of software engineering education, bridging the gap between industry expectations and what academia can provide in soft
Reducing emissions levels requires both optimization of core vehicle technologies and the design, development, and implementation of breakthrough technologies for improved performance. This book provi
This comprehensive book provides a detailed introduction to the basic physics and engineering aspects of lasers, as well as to the design and operational principles of a wide range of optical systems
In this innovative work, Ruth Hellier-Tinoco proposes the concept of palimpsest bodies to interpret provocative theater and performance experiments that explore issues of cultural memory, history, tra
Examines how optical engineers combine the study of light and vision with the engineering design process to create world-changing instruments and technologies, including how these engineers define pro
Examines how environmental engineers combine scientific concepts with the engineering design process to find ways to increase the health and comfort of people today, with the smallest negative impact
Explores how the work of audio engineers combines the science of sound with the engineering design process, including how these engineers find solutions to audio challenges.
Examines how chemical engineers combine the science of chemistry with the engineering design process to develop products used in daily life such as cleaning supplies, fuels, and medicines.
This volume contains key articles and chapters which represent both seminal and innovative scholarship on European theatre performance practice from 1750 to 1900. The selected topics focus on acting a
This volume captures the rich diversity of European performance practice evident in the twentieth and early part of the twenty-first century. Written by leading directors, actors, dancers, scenographe
This volume presents foundational and representative essays of the last half century on theatre performance practice during the period 1580 to 1750. The particular focus is on the nature of playing sp
A complete reference for fermentation engineers engaged in commercial chemical and pharmaceutical production, the emphasis in the ‘Fermentation & Biochemical Engineering Handbook’ is on the operat
Brahms Among Friends identifies patterns of listening, performance, and composition among close friends of Johannes Brahms and explores how those patterns informed the creation and reception of his mu
