In this, his first new book since the international bestseller 9-11, Noam Chomsky presents his latest thinking on terrorism and U.S. foreign policy, focusing on alternatives to the current course of a
Assembled by a noted organ scholar and performer, this compilation features some of Dupre's most popular pieces ? previously available only in an expensive European edition. Contents include 3 Prelude
Vocal Large WorksA deeply moving song cycle on texts by William Carlos Williams, Eugenio Montale, Elizabeth Bishop and others. Composed for baritone Sanford Sylvan.Contents: On the Greve * Chemin de F
The author identifies, makes a case for, and presents analytical methodology for a genre he calls musical ekphrasis music that embodies a "transformation of a message in content and form, image and
A complete aesthetic and social examination of fifty representative and diverse African articles created by different cultures to communicate with ancestors, spirits, and gods.
Profiles the major scientific discoveries of human history, providing information chronicling the developments leading to such discoveries as air flight, evolution, electricity, and nuclear power.
A highly contentious, very readable and totally up-to-the-minute investigation of women's natural relationship with modern technology, an association which, Plant argues, will trigger a new sexual rev
Discusses the development of television violence, and suggests that although it is not the main cause of crime, poor schools, inadequate government, and other social problems, it bears some responsibi
This indispensable buy and sell reference is written to protect everyone who collects items of value. As a consultant to galleries and individual collectors, Mr. Vartian has seen virtually every type
This extensively illustrated dictionary provides information on over 2,500 artists, paintings, sculptures, drawings, prints, schools and movements throughout the world, including entries on contempora
These masterworks range from seven early settings of texts from Goethe's Faust to the touching songs that were sketches for Tristan und Isolde, featuring verses by Wagner's lover and patroness, Mathil
Superb treasury of 319 royalty-free designs skillfully rendered from French, English, German, Swiss, and Russian textiles of 18th and 19th centuries. Profusion of flowers, leaves, sprays, branches, fr
Outlines the basics of the Christmas tree industry, including how to plant and care for the crop throughout the growing cycle, and selling trees, greens, and wreaths in wholesale and retail markets
Versatile collection of 136 floral designs for royalty-free use. Ready-to-use illustrations of lily, African violet, holly, dogwood, many other flowers and plants.
