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.

Rem Koolhaas (Rotterdam,1944)studied architecture at the AA in London--where he went on tobecome a lecturer--and at the IAUS in New York, during PeterEisenman's time there. Koolhaas has always been connected with thetheory of architecture, as lecturer at the innovative AA, as aspeaker, and with his published work: Delirious New York, aretrospective manifesto for Manhattan (1978) and the recent S, M,L, XL (1995). In 1972 Koolhaas set up the OMA (Office forMetropolitan Architecture), whose name clearly expresses theplanning intentions of the team, comprising Koolhaas, Elia and ZoeZenghelis, and Madelon Vriessendorp.

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

Back on the job after an involuntary leave of absence, LAPDhomicide detective Harry Bosch is ready for a challenge. But hisfirst case is a little more than he bargained for. It starts with the body of a Hollywood producer in the trunk of aRolls-Royce, shot twice in the head at close range - what lookslike "trunk music," a Mafia hit. But the LAPD's organized crimeunit is curiously uninterested, and when Harry follows a trail ofgambling debts to Las Vegas, the case suddenly becomes more complex- and much more personal. A rekindled romance with an old girlfriend opens new perspectiveson the murder, and he begins to glimpse a shocking triangle ofcorruption and collusion. Yanked off the case, Harry himself issoon the one being investigated. But only a bullet can stop Harrywhen he's searching for the truth . . .

在艾利斯的请求之下，艾一行人前往艾利斯与蒂伊的故乡——欧斯提亚。那里是一个封闭的空间，无止尽地重复着十四年前的那一年。他们试图解开时间循环的怪圈，后来得知这个怪圈与一名学生的死有关。艾锲而不舍地追寻真相，没想到那名死去的学生竟然是……艾利斯渴望“外界”，艾与他有着同样的目标。而蒂伊尽管一直追随艾利斯的脚步，最后仍与他诀别——

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.

EVERYTHING YOU NEEDTO KNOWABOUTCULTIVATING CACTI IN THE HOMEDETAILED DENTIFICATION OF 150 SPECIES INCLUDING INFORMATIVE SYMBOLS OVER 180 COLORPICTURES

数千年的农耕时代，在看似单调的百姓生活里，深藏着博大沉雄的文化因子。构成了绵延不断的历史信息链，无所不包地传递着中华民族心理的密码，编织出中侉民族所特有的审美追求和伟大的创造精神，至今仍闪烁着璀璨的光华，为当代文化提供着无尽的营养、彰明的昭示和有益的启迪。??????本书着眼于儿童成长的认知规律，在浩瀚的民间美术领域中，根据学科特点，选取了部分“中国民间吉祥纹样”作为美术教育资源之一，从中发掘出一些可被转换成具有现代审美价值和创造意味的美术教育形式，力求以丰富的文化知识内涵发儿童在“读图时代”中的感悟能力，使他们自幼在本民族特质文化的熏陶中，以文化自尊的态度去面对扑逆迷离的信息社会。此书的出版，无疑是对美术课程改革的一次突破性探索，为构建具有中国民族特色的少儿教育带来了许多有益的启

"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

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,

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.

Make beautiful motifs to decorate windows and mirrors,and transform plain glass iars,bottles and boxes into decorative objects.Follow the step-by-step photography to learn the skills of glass painting and experiment with the many techniques inside.

Cuando la gente se reúne para tomar una copa o un café y parabailar escoge el local bajo impulsos que tienen poco que ver con laconsumición que tomarán. La decoración del lugar, la música o, ensu defecto, el silencio y el ambiente que deviene a partir deltránsito de personas es lo que se rescata como imagenimperdurable.

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Piano Lessons is Noah Adams's delightful and movingchronicle of his fifty-second year--a year already filled withlong, fast workdays and too little spare time--as he answers atlast a lifelong call: to learn to play the piano. The twelvemonthly chapters span from January--when after decades of growingaffection for keyboard artists and artisans he finally plunges inand buys a piano--through December, when as a surprise Christmaspresent for his wife he dresses in a tuxedo and, in flickeringcandlelight, snow falling outside the windows, he attempts theirfavorite piece of music, a difficult third-year composition he'sbeen struggling with in secret to get to this very moment. Among the up-tempo triumphs and unexpected setbacks, Noah Adamsinterweaves the rich history and folklore that surround the piano.And along the way, set between the ragtime rhythms andboogie-woogie beats, there are encounters with--and insightsfrom--masters of the keyboard, from Glenn Gould and Leon Fleisher("I was a bit embarrassed," he wr

在艾利斯的请求之下，艾一行人前往艾利斯与蒂伊的故乡——欧斯提亚。那里是一个封闭的空间，无止尽地重复着十四年前的那一年。他们试图解开时间循环的怪圈，后来得知这个怪圈与一名学生的死有关。艾锲而不舍地追寻真相，没想到那名死去的学生竟然是……艾利斯渴望“外界”，艾与他有着同样的目标。而蒂伊尽管一直追随艾利斯的脚步，最后仍与他诀别——

Fun-to-play, pedagogically sound piano arrangements include themes from Beethoven's "Pathétique" Sonata and Haydn's Surprise Symphony, along with such favorites as Schumann's "Tr umerei," Brahms's "Lullaby," Chopin's "Prelude," Tchaikovsky's "Marche Slave," Moussorgsky's "Promenade" (from Pictures at an Exhibition), and many more. Includes 20 piano arrangements.

Treasury of inspirational music includes pedagogically sound, fun-to-play arrangements of "Amazing Grace," "Rock of Ages," "Deep River," "Go Down, Moses," "Go Tell It on the Mountain," and 21 more beloved favorites. Includes 15 black-and-white illustrations by Thea Kliros.

Use this book to start playi ng straight away：no previous m Js I knc ledge req redPrevious usicaI knowIedge required。 Teaches you the basics of acoustic and electric guitar technique。 Includes valuable advice on buying an instrument and amplifieri。 Diagrams and photographs make it easy for you to fi nd notes and chords。 Explai ns the worki ngs of song and shows you how to play simple solos and accompaniments。 Find out how to liven up practice sessions by usi ng tape recorders and other electronics。

British embroiderer Blackburn has taught creative embroideryfor many years and especially enjoys working with beginningstudents of the art. This book distills the content of her classesand is an ideal textbook for the aspiring embroiderer workingalone. Beginning with a chapter on simple stitches, she moves to"pure embroidery," which she defines as "the execution of neatstitching for the sake of the stitch, without the interruption ofadded fabrics or other techniques." Successive chapters coverJacobean embroidery (crewel work), cut work, shadow work, quilting,texture and manipulation, design and presentation, design sources,and free-machine embroidery. Especially interesting are thechapters on painting fabric and on using gardens as inspiration fordesigning original pieces. Ideas for learning projects abound andare illustrated most effectively in full-color photographs. Highlyrecommended for large public library and academic textilecollections. Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.