They call it the Grief Shop. It's the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for Massachusetts, and Tally Whyte is the director of its Grief Assistance Program. She lives with death every day, counseling families of homicide victims. But now death is striking close to home. In fact, the next death Tally deals with may be her own. The Grief Shop is getting a lot of business lately. Boston is in the grip of a serial killer known as the Harvester, due to his fondness for keeping bloody souvenirs of his victims. But many of those victims are people Tally knew, through her work or as friends. Tally realizes there's a connection, a link that only she can find. But she'd better find it fast. The Harvester is getting closer. 作者简介： VICKI STIEFEL grew up in professional theater-her family owned the Ivoryton Playhouse, an Equity stock theater. She has worked as an assistant producer, a professional photographer, a high school drama and English teacher, a hamburger slinger, a scuba dive shop manag

Students of all ages will delight in these 26 simple piano arrangements of familiar melodies such as "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring," "Wachet Auf," and highlights from the Brandenburg Concertos, Goldberg Variations, and Inventions, plus menuets, gavottes, bourrées, and other fun-to-play pieces.

Ranging over hundreds of years—and countless styles—with breathtaking virtuosity, George Deem has repainted the history of Western art. Deem's special gift is to paint, with witty sympathy, his own "revisions" of famous works, revisions that look like the originals but transform them in some way. Now, in the most comprehensive collection of his work ever assembled, the amazing scope of Deem's devotion to his subject, art itself, can be seen. The greatest American and European artists are represented; their work, at first glance, seems uncannily perfect. Here is an exquisite Vermeer, looking so much like the original that it takes a moment to realize there is no woman holding a water pitcher in the corner of the room. And here is Cubist Cache, Deem's tour de force imagining of what Parisians do with their cubist art when they go away on vacation. As a special feature the book includes a die-cut, ready-to-assemble version of Deem's quotation of Manet's Le Déjeuner sur l'herbe, a cube in which we view the f

What are the basic parts of a symphony orchestra?How did George Balanchine transform modern ballet?What is the plot of Mozart’S Don Giovanni?What is the Stanislavsky Method?What are the basic ballet positions?How is a play produced? The answers to these and thousands of other questions can now be found in one inclusive volume．This authoritative reference puts infor-mation about all of the most important dates，events，terms，works，techniques，and movements in the performing arts at your fingertips．From classical tragedy to performance art，tap dancing to jazz，jF：he New York Public Library Performing Arts Desk Reference cog- ers a vast array of topics，further illuminated with charts and illustra-tions，sidebars and special features．Whether you’re a student of the arts，a performer,a researcher,or a fan，here is a comprehensive one-stop introduction to the worlds of theater,music，and dance．

A festive book and keepsake Hello Kitty and friends celebrate Christmas in style. The hand-painted resin ornament is the purr-fect way to add cheer to any Christmas tree, and the fun story offers a look into how Hello Kitty makes her holiday celebration special.

Hey you. The one with the book. I'm so glad you picked it up. I wrote it so you'd read it. Now, here's where I'm supposed to say all kinds of hip, Whoopi-esque stuff to get you to buy it. Picking it up is just the first step. Buying it-that's a whole other contract. So I'll give it to you straight. This book doesn't suck. It'll make you laugh-maybe not out loud, but in that place deep down where you know a good joke when you hear one. It'll make you think-also not out loud, because, you know, that'd be a little strange. Hell, it might even get you to reconsider a few things, and consider a few others for the first time. Buy a few-one to read and a couple more to set aside for your retirement, 'cause these suckers are gonna go up in value like nobody's business. Trust me on this one. You won't be sorry,

This new gathering of the world's greatest classical themes follows Bergerac's highly successful My First Book of Classical Music. Here are ever-popular themes from the symphonies, concertos, and operas of such masters as Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Chopin, Mozart, Haydn, Tchaikovsky, Verdi, and many others. For children and beginners of any age. Dover Original.

Now a major motion picture, discover the beloved Newbery Medal-winning story of Jess Aarons and Leslie Burke. Join Jess and Leslie as they form an unlikely friendship and create the imaginary land of Terabithia. There they rule as king and queen, until a terrible tragedy occurs that helps Jess understand just how much he has learned from Leslie.

A book of 20 postcards featuring paintings inspired by the work of J.R.R.Tolkien.Artists include Ted Nasmith,John Howe,Alan Lee,Roger Garland,Cor Blok and Stephen Hickman. 作者简介：J.R.R.Tolkien was born on 3 January 1892 in Bloemfontein.After serving in the First World War,Tolkien embarked upon a distinguished academic career,though he is best known or his extraordinary works of fiction the Hobbit,The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion.He was awarded a CBE,and an Honorary Doctorate of Letters from Oxford University in 1972.He died in 1973 at the age of 81.

Untergbracht in einem hoen und weitraumigen Pariser Bahnhof,der in ein suBergowohnlich beliebtes Museum umgestalter wurde.kamm sich das Musee d'Orsay der weltweit eindrucksvollsten Kunstsammlung des 19.Jahrhunderts ruhmen.Alle wichtigen Werke des Museums sin it diesem umfassenden Bandchen abgebildet,in dem das gesamte Spektrum von Malerei,Skulptur,dekorativer kunst,Pastellmalerei,Zeichnungen und Aquarellmalerei,Architektur und Photographie von 1848 bis zum Ersten Weltkreg erfaBt wird.Die Museumsdirektorin Francoise Cachin;lch wunschte ,daB dieser klein,aber reich illustrierte Mini-Orsay beim leser lebendige Erinnerungen and die hohe Qualitat und Vielseitigkeir der Wreke wachurft,die in diesem Museum zu sehen sin.Mag er vor allem den Wunsch erzeugen,immer und immer wieder auf der Suche nach neuen Entdeckungen zuruckkehre.

WINNER OF THE CWA IAN FLEMING STEEL DAGGER FOR BEST THRILLER OF THE YEAR. Terrifying exhilarating…A breathlessly compelling tale of black magic and mystery Daily Express. Mas Mingus knows the price of a bad risk but he takes the Haiti job because no one else will A lawless island of Voodoo and black magic where each man must face his personal demons Haiti is also home to a monster they call Mr Clarinet-infamous for spiriting countless children away form their families. In searching for the boy-alive or dead-Max has only his life to lose But in Haiti there are fates far worse than death…

Known as 'Ink Painting' in China, Chinese Brush Painting shows you how to create peaceful and tranquil images of the natural world. This easy-to-follow guide gives you simple and clear instructions on how to make your first marks and exp[ains how to develop your skills using special brush and ink techniques. This is an indispensable edition for anyone wishing to broaden their artistic skills and discover this unique art form and includes: Authoritative advice on buying ink and painting supplies; Detailed instructions on making your first brushstrokes; Step-by-step directions for creating the 'Four Gentlemen'; Advice on broadening your repertoire of subjects; Hints and tips for using spectacular special effects; Helpful information on displaying your work; Ideas for handmade gifts; A gallery of inspirational paintings.

"As a chronicler of natural history today, Frans Lanting is a singular extraordinary talent. He has the mind of a scientist, the heart of a hunter, and the eyes of a poet." National Geographic, Washington "This book is a personal interpretation of the penguins I met, rather than a natural history of all penguins," Frans Lanting writes. "I wanted to create an impression of who these penguins are and what they go through. I hope my work will be seen as an homage to the individual within them all." More bang for your buck! "...a fast-food, high-energy fix on the topic at hand." The New York Times Book Review"

Making hand shadows on the wall is an age-old pastime that has provided count-less hours of entertainment for children and adults alike. In this entertaining how-to book, a master of the art goes far beyond the basics to reveal his secrets for creating realistic, lifelike hand shadows. With practice and patience, you too can soon learn how to arrange your hands and fingers to form shadow images of a lumbering dinosaur, a pair of playful monkeys,an eagle slowly taking flight, a cat scratching itself, a howling wolf, and a neighing horse. You'll also discover how to create profiles of Abraham Lincoln, John F.Kennedy, Fidel Castro, and other notables; and how to make recognizable silhou-ettes of churches, a pagoda, the Eiffel Tower, and more. Clear explanations and over 70 illustrations show precisely how to hold your hands in order to make the shadows seem lifelike. You'll also find expert advice on finger exercises to make it easier to produce hand shadows, and even how to organize a performance of you

Long one of the most beloved concertos in the violin repertoire,Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto in E Minor features important formal innovations that place it on a par with the most significant works in the genre, including the violin concertos of Beethoven and Brahms.An utterly carefree mood permeates the work, one of the most lyrical of the composer's instrumental pieces. Reproduced here from an authoritative early edition, the score appears with bar-numbered movements. Ideal for study in the class-room, at home, or in the concert hall, this affordable, high-quality,conveniently sized volume will be the edition of choice for music stu-dents and music lovers alike.

Inspired by a visit to Scotland in 1829, this work is widely regarded as Mendelssohn's finest symphony. Its inspired melding of scenes of great dramatic intensity, cheerful dance-like elements based on Scottish folk music, and beautiful themes have made it a staple of the orchestral repertoire. Instrumentation.

Chinese cooking is renowned for its variety,fresh ingredients and simplicity.With full-color photographs,including step-by-step photography,for each recipe,The Book of Chinese Cooking shows you how to prepare authentic dishes from the different regions of China.

"People have told me that their lives have changed because of me. I take away from this the sense that I'm on the right track." "I believe you're here to live your life with passion. Otherwise, you're just traveling through the world blindly-and there's no point to that." "Oprah's on." It's the catchphrase that inspires millions around the world to tune in to one of the most trusted women in the history of television. Almost everyone follows Oprah's every move. One word about a book club selection sends an obscure first novel rocketing to the top of the bestseller list. Oprah Winfrey possesses what is arguably one of the world's most influential voices. Alive with her unique warmth and insight, Oprah Winfrey Speaks reveals the mystique of Oprah in her own words. Drawing on hundreds of sources, Janet Lowe provides an evocative, personal portrait. Here are Oprah's opinions on everything from childhood and overcoming adversity to dealing with fame and staying real. Oprah Winfrey Speaks hi