Contesting Performance

A behind-the-scenes tour of the magnificent Royal Opera House in London, thirty minutes before curtain up, led by Figaro the cat.It’s opening night of The Nutcracker, and the performers at the Royal Opera House in London are busy getting ready to step out onto the stage. Meanwhile, Figaro – the opera house’s resident cat – is poised to take readers on a behind-the-scenes tour to meet the many people working to make tonight’s performance a resounding success.This backstage tour of the Royal Opera House takes readers from department to department to discover what’s involved in putting on a performance such as The Nutcracker. Featuring examples from key works of opera and ballet, highlights of the tour include trying on the Mad Hatter’s wig from Alice in Wonderland; practising for a fighting scene from Romeo and Juliet; putting the finishing touches on the Sugar Plum Fairy’s tutu; learning to ‘play dead’; and creating explosions on stage.Including an introduction to a classical orchestra,

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Andrew loves putting on plays so he decides to join the drama club at school. Determined to make his performance the best it can be, he joins the debate club to practice his public speaking. He signs

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The extensively revised 3rd edition of CMOS VLSI Design details modern techniques for the design of complex and high performance CMOS Systems-on-Chip. The authors draw upon extensive industry and clas

#1 New York Times bestselling, award-winning author Mo Willems and Caldecott Medal winner and National Book Award winner Dan Santat join hands in this innovative picture book about lefties (and righties)! Did you know, there was a time when people could get in trouble--really, really BIG trouble--for being LEFT-HANDED!? It's true! Lefty and Righty hand out the facts in a theatrical performance that spans the ages. Once upon a time, left was considered wrong . . . but now, left or right, it's all alright. (And there are scissors for everyone!) Created by the award-winning (right and left) hands of New York Times bestselling authors Mo Willems and Dan Santat, this book ensures that no one gets left behind!

A Peanuts gang for a new generation! Three charming adventures of the Mile End Kids — Colette's Lost Pet, Maya's Big Scene and Albert's Quiet Quest — are now available in a special gift edition, perfect for fans old and new.In these three heartwarming, funny and colorful adventures, the neighborhood kids of Montreal's Mile End navigate the ups and downs of friendship. This striking omnibus edition includes:Colette's Lost Pet: Colette is self-conscious about making friends. When she meets the Mile End gang, she doesn't know what to say — so she hastily invents a lost pet! What will happen when her new friends catch on?Maya's Big Scene: Maya's latest theatrical work is almost ready for a public performance, but she quickly learns that her actors' visions for the show might not match hers. Can Maya learn to lead by example?Albert's Quiet Quest: Albert just wants to read his book in peace . . . but there are so many distractions in the neighborhood — what's a book-loving introvert to do? W

How a professional understands “landscape” will determine the valuehe/she places on it and the actions he/she will take to intervene. Inother words, the view of landscape influences fundamentally how andin what way the landscape profession involves itself in a landscape. Theview of landscape gives direction to guide professional performance and also the impetus driving the use of knowledge and technical skills to provide solutions to landscape issues. Indeed, our limited knowledgeand understanding of a landscape can limit the creative solutions we can offer.This book aims to clarify the concept of landscape using the most recentunderstandings to offer diverse and profound new meanings which canpoint towards novel creative landscape interventions. In order to buildthe links between landscape theories and everyday life experience, thisbook interprets landscape according to five interlayered dimensions.It was written in two languages, and uses notes, stories, drawings, andphotos of the au

Two graphic novel superstars join forces in this heartwarming rom-com about fate, family, forgiveness, and lion dancing!Valentina Tran used to love Valentine's Day. But when she learns the truth behind her parents' separation, she concludes true love is a lie. A ghoulish visage of Saint Valentine appears and promises to protect Val from heartbreak—but only if she gives up on love. Permanently.Suddenly, cousins Leslie and Jae come roaring into Val’s life—literally. They’re lion dancers, and during one fateful Lunar New Year performance, the lion they’re inside hands Val a paper heart. And in that moment, Val feels . . . something again.Is that feeling love? Could this be Val's chance to break the family curse? Or is she destined to have a broken heart forever?

Inspired by the beautiful true story of a nonverbal boy moved to speech at his first Mozart concert, this picture book is a testament to the power of art and the boundless joy it can bring.When Grandfather comes to take his grandson to a concert, Ronan is quiet as they leave the house, quiet in the car, and quiet at the concert hall. But when the performance is over and the beautiful music fades out at last, Ronan opens his mouth…and lets out a great big WOW!Not any old WOW, but Ronan’s very first WOW! That one word fills up the hearts of Ronan’s family, the musicians, the audience, and—when the recording goes viral—the world.

Voice Therapy for Children is a bilingual instructional manual that aims to maximize speech therapy students’ and clinicians’ competence, knowledge, and effectiveness in managing pediatric voice caseloads. This is a unique text that goes beyond general descriptions of therapeutic technique and physiologic principles.Designed to serve Cantonese- and English-speaking children, this manual provides a clear and systematic overview of practical issues and clinical tips, laying out the steps and criteria for therapy programs. With detailed instructions for each voice therapy session, clinicians will find answers to questions such as How can children be kept engaged in voice therapy?How can clinicians facilitate learning and performance of voicing techniques?How can age-appropriate practice stimuli and games be selected?This manual contains detailed instructions for each voice therapy session and ready-to-use clinical materials, including picture cards for eliciting stimulus and record forms

The new edition of an international bestseller helps individuals and organizations shift to a new mindset that will improve performance, spark collaboration, accelerate innovation, and make your life and the lives of everyone around you better.Without even being aware of it, many of us operate from an inward mindset, a single-minded focus on our own goals and objectives. This book points out the many ways, some quite subtle and deceptive, that this mindset invites tension and conflict. But incredible things happen when people switch to an outward mindset. They intuitively understand what coworkers, colleagues, family, and friends need to be successful and happy. Their organizations thrive, and astonishingly, by focusing on others they become happier and more successful themselves! This new mindset brings about deep and far-reaching changes. The Outward Mindset presents compelling true stories to illustrate the gaps that individuals and organizations typically experience between their a

Wilberton Academy 的戲劇社 WTS 是全校最受矚目的團體，而社裡的明星 Elizabeth Woodward——美貌與才華兼具——卻在首演後離奇身亡。警方斷定為自殺，轉學生 Abby Kita 卻懷疑真相另有隱情。她開始追查這所名校的內幕，發現每個人似乎都藏著不能說的秘密。由 Eisner 獎得主 Mariko Tamaki 與插畫家 Nicole Goux 共同創作，本書以漫畫、信件與報導交織而成，節奏俐落、層次豐富。這不只是一起命案的解謎，更是一場青春、名望與真實之間的角力。Kirkus Reviews Best YA Mystery & Thriller of 2025A compelling, propulsive YA graphic novel mystery from acclaimed Eisner Award-winning author of Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me, Mariko Tamaki, and Eisner-nominated illustrator Nicole Goux At Wilberton Academy, few students are more revered than the members of the elite Wilberton Theatrical Society--a.k.a. the WTS--and no one represents that exclusive club better than Elizabeth Woodward. Breathtakingly beautiful, beloved by all, and a talented thespian, it's no surprise she's starring as Juliet in the WTS's performance of Shakespeare's classic tragedy. But when she's found dead the morning after opening night, the whole school is thrown into chaos. Transfer student Abby Kita was one

本書特點：1.最新理論為綱：不像很多同類書籍，仍以索緒耳的組合／聚合為綱，本書以最新理論為綱較好。2.文句簡潔明快：文句增一分不可，減一分不行，使一般讀者很快進入狀況；作者運用語言之能力極佳。3.舉例適當：所舉諸例皆具說服力。4.理論切合實際：理論與漢語、英語實際情況結合得很成功。 魯國堯 南京大學漢語言文字學教授、博士生導師 中國音韻學研究會會長 在結繩記事的時代就已有語言學，今天語言學領域不但涵蓋語言分析及語言結構，更企圖把研究主題延伸到認知科學的版圖，而且在語音合成(sound synthesis)的分析及人工智慧(artificial intelligence)方面尤有貢獻。語言學也兼及社會文化及心理的層面，一方面積極從社會結構及男女性別差異等面向來解構語言和社會的關係，另一方面，語言學也直探我們的心理深處，希望能從語言訊息處理過程來理解語言和人類心理活動之間的互動。 本書先從現代語言學探索的兩個問題入門，其次界定語言能力(linguistic competence)或語言本能(linguistic instinct)及語言使用(linguistic performance)的分野，據此將現代語言學分為理論語言學(theoretical linguistics)及應用語言學(applied linguistics)。探索「語言能力」的部分稱為理論語言學，涵蓋了語音學、音韻學、構詞學、句法學及語義學等五個主題，分別見於本書二到六章。其他的語言學專業，如社會語言學、語用學、神經語言學、心理語言學、語言習得和第二語言習得等共六個主題，則為本書七到十二章。末章為歷史語言學，探究語言的改變及語言的分類。書末附有極實用之「名詞解釋」。

第二版全面升級成全彩印刷，閱讀上更加美觀舒適！ 內容也更新成最新技術，快速適應未來潮流！ 「前端效能優化」最全面的書籍！ 精通前端基礎和優化技術，為你打造高效能網站！ 本書內容改編自第 13 屆 2021 iThome 鐵人賽，Modern Web 組冠軍網路系列文章──《今晚，我想來點 Web 前端效能優化大補帖！》。本書彙整了網頁前端應用效能優化的各種技巧，並以此為出發點，延伸至許多前端領域必備的知識。搭配簡易圖文和範例檔實作，讓你打造高效能的前端應用，解決網站效能痛點，提升速度與使用者體驗，增加網站曝光率與流量！ 本次改版除了將一些過時的內容更新，以及新增新的章節以外，也驗證了大部分的篇章概念是不會因為前端技術本身或是 AI 的發展而變成無用的知識。作者希望透過「前端效能優化」這個主題協助讀者掌握前端開發裡的「底層邏輯」，在快速變化的前端領域掌握不變的核心概念，培養能夠快速適應未來改變的扎實基底！ 專注底層邏輯才能永不過時！ 讓你增進網站效能的四劑大補帖 ▍小細節讓效能UP 除了依賴指標，還要從對的地方著手！ ▍前端開發心法 用對優化工具和技術，提升效能&使用者體驗。 ▍深入技術原理 介紹前端技術原理，精通前端應用知識。 ▍提供完整範例 跟著實作範例學習，強化前端優化技能！ 【精彩內容】 •認識 Core Web Vitals、RAIL Model、Lighthouse 等指標和效能監測工具，找出效能不足的地方。 •建立前端必備知識：瀏覽器架構與渲染流程、網路與快取、JavaScript 記憶體管理機制，並學習正確的圖片資源、檔案壓縮與打包技術。 •在不同情境下使用正確的優化技術：Code Splitting、動態載入、Tree Shaking、模組化技巧、Web Workers 與 WebAssembly。 •使用 DevTool 檢測網站效能、實作 Debounce 與 Throttle，達到網站節流。 【目標讀者】 ✦想要了解各種效能優化技巧的前端開發者 ✦想要更理解前端開發底層知識的開發者 ✦想了解前端開發近期發展與未來趨勢的讀者 下載範例程式檔案 本書的程式碼是由GitHub託管，可點選下面圖案前往下載： https://github.com/kylemocode/f2e-performance-optimization-book-demo 升級全彩

「本書擁有清晰的訓練動作及肌肉解剖圖片, 並具新穎與多元的阻力訓練方法與週期化訓練概念, 書中介紹多種運動項目的阻力運動處方及預防各關節傷害的訓練計劃, 是居家健身書中難得好書, 值得推薦給大家。」－ 林晉利博士／長庚大學物理治療學系復健科學研究所博士／體育署國民體適能指導員考試召集人／美國有氧體適能 AFAA 榮譽顧問　「您是健身運動愛好者嗎？您是否想過除了健身房以外還有哪些地方可以訓練呢？這本書提供所有您需要的動作及課表, 讓您在任何地方都能享受訓練。」－ 陳壹豪／i Performance 愛表現體能學院教育總監／美國有氧體適能協會 AFAA 私人體適能＆重量訓練教練教育總監／國立體育大學運動保健科學碩士　「本書使用淺顯易懂的文字, 搭配彩色與清晰的動作示範圖片, 可以讓每一個人都能在最短時間內吸收到最正確的知識與資訊, 強力推薦！」－ 應充明／ACE 美國運動委員會講師／Under Armour Training Team 講師／KBC 壺鈴訓練講師／FTI 澳洲功能性協會講師／TRX 懸吊式阻力訓練講師　「這是一本非常適合初接觸阻力訓練者的引導書。在家運動不受路程、人潮、等候器材，甚至是疫情的影響。阻力訓練有預設的目標與階段性的成果，當你依照本書學會了為自己規劃訓練並樂在其中，養成規律運動的習慣，實現目標定是指日可待。」－ 許育達 a.k.a 鐵克)／鐵克健身中心站長／東亞健美健身運動總會理事　[疫情帶來肌力訓練的新思維]當新冠疫情蔓延時, 健身房等場所被迫暫停營業, 除了業者蒙受損失, 也對會員造成訓練中斷的影響。即使疫情趨緩, 仍然會讓許多人心中多了一層顧慮, 而這也讓我們重新思考：健身房鍛鍊與居家健身併行。居家健身不是要你把大型健身器材搬進家裡, 而是利用啞鈴、彈力帶、階梯踏板、室內單槓、椅子等僅佔小空間的簡易器材, 再搭配本書專業的訓練指導, 將全身肌肉依照肌群分門別類, 詳細說明各肌群有哪些建議的訓練動作與其優勢與缺點, 以及可以替換的變化動作, 讓讀者依照自己的狀況做選擇與調整。居家健身的優勢有兩個最主要的切入點：訓練的現實面考量以及居家訓練所帶來的效益, 本書的兩位作者之一 Micheal Gundill 基於這兩個論點選擇在自家完成所有的阻力訓練內容, 而另一位 Frederic Delavier 則是採取居家對健身房以三比一

Turbocharge your sports performance with EFT! EFT has been used by thousands of athletes to improve their performance, from Olympic stars to Little League baseball players. Scientific studies have de

Performance is critical to the success of any website, and help with using today’s new tools is key. In this remarkable guide, 32 leading web performance experts offer practical tips, techniques, and

This collection of essays and interviews by the editor of PAJ: A Journal of Performance and Art covers a wide range of current topics, such as avant-garde legacies, performance and ethics, art as spir

Today's competitive workplace demands that managers evaluate employee performance and provide coaching. This book helps managers prepare for a formal performance meeting with a direct report and creat

Fast track route to mastering performance and reward managementCovers the key areas of performance and reward management, from conducting performance appraisals effectively and recognizing outstanding

A stirring meditation on Black performance in America from the New York Times bestselling author of Go Ahead in the Rain “Whether heralding unsung entertainers or reexamining legends, Hanif Abdurraqib weaves together gorgeous essays that reveal the resilience, heartbreak, and joy within Black performance. I read this book breathlessly.”—Brit Bennett, author of The Vanishing HalfAt the March On Washington in 1963, Josephine Baker was 57 years old, well beyond her most prolific days. But in her speech at the march, she was in a mood to consider her life, her legacy, her departure from the country she was now triumphantly returning to. "I was a devil in other countries, and I was a little devil in America, too," she told the crowd. From those few words, Hanif Abdurraqib has written a profound and lasting reflection on how black performance is inextricably woven into the fabric of American culture. Each moment in every performance he examines--whether it's the 27 seconds in "Gi

Do you have what it takes to succeed in any situation? According to a retired commander who ran training for Navy SEALs, true optimal performance goes beyond just skill. It’s all about THE ATTRIBUTES.

With engrossing stories from the OR and the lab, a leading neurosurgeon and neuroscientist explores the cutting-edge science that can be applied to everyday life for peak performance, improved memory,

'A band of stubborn pioneers rose from the embers of Britain's cities after World War Two and created the finest automobiles the world had ever seen ... High Performance tells the exhilarating tale of

Essential Sports Nutrition is the new authoritative reference to eat right for an active lifestyle.Sports nutrition is a vital element for reaching peak physical performance. To maximize workouts and

(Schirmer Performance Editions). This collection is an excellent addition to any student's library as they move toward greater skill in their keyboard studies. There is an increase in difficulty and t

"Maintaining performance today is no longer simply about having an annual appraisal and telling employees \"you must try harder.\" Research demonstrates that regular discussions about p

As a pilot, commander, and demonstration leader for the Thunderbirds, JV Venable gained key insights into team performance. Organizations need leaders who will minimize emotional friction and the gaps

Daniel Pink, author of the bestselling To Sell Is Human, devotes an entire chapter to Cathy Salit's work. Now, with Performance Breakthrough: A Radical Approach to Success at Work, Salit's powerful an

In this book, authors H.A. Dorfman and Karl Kuehl present their practical and proven strategy for developing the mental skills needed to achieve peak performance at every level of the game.The theory

Written by a former memory champion, Improve Your Memory: Sharpen Focus and Improve Performance shows how a radically improved memory can add real value, helping you build your career and your persona

There are many excellent books about the technical aspects of web performance, but until now there’s been no clear source that outlines the bottom-line benefit of delivering a faster user experience.T

We all want to discover our hidden talents and make an impact with them. But how? Rasmus Ankersen, an ex-footballer and performance specialist, quit his job and spent six months living with the world'

Noted sports performance expert and bestselling author of Core Performance, Verstegen reveals the training program he uses with elite athletes and U.S. Special Operations Forces. As founder and presi

(Applause Books). Whether auditioning for graduate programs or professional productions, In Performance is an indispensable collection of monologues for today's aspiring young actors. Featured are d

(Schirmer Performance Editions). Edited and recorded by Immanuela Gruenberg.

Is Responsive Web Design (RWD) slowing your site down? It doesn’t have to. With this concise book, you’ll learn practical techniques for improving performance with RWD, including a default set of guid

Introduces the six different models of Ducati motorcycles, discussing the environments in which they work the best, individual features, and performance.

Performance Driven Thinking is a challenging journey that will encourage you to embrace the greatest performance of your life. During this journey, you will experience the call to perform in both your