Performing Arts - General

Peter Funt takes an entertaining and probing look at how comedic impressions of U.S. presidents evolved from Kennedy to Biden-and their impact on real-life politics. Beginning with Vaughn Meader's record album "The First Family" in 1962, the genre has grown during a dozen administrations....

"You still roller skate?"This is the age-old question that skaters hear each time they mention this passionate pastime. The truth is, skating never ceased. The Evolution of Skating is a journey through the lives of skaters-novice and veteran-as they share their tales of discovery,...

.Coming at a time when scarce attention is being paid to new sources for a political impulse in the West, Performance as Political Act seeks to re-embody the political subject, arguing that when the mind has been dominated by mass communications as in Western...

This book goal is to provide readers with beautiful graphic art in many of its forms from classicism to cubism. Buy this unique book to see over 100 stunning masterworks. For your eyes only.Author: Igor KryanISBN-10: 0557089522ISBN-13: 9780557089529Publisher: Lulu.comLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/31/2009Pages: 94Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.51lbsSize:...

Why is it that some films are called epics? Audiences know that such films will be large-scale, spectacular productions, but does the term have deeper cultural significance? In antiquity, epic was a prestigious genre whose stories ranged from the Trojan War to the founding...

In Queer Opera, Andrew Sutherland argues that operas often reflect characteristics of the society and epistime in which they are written but that they also do much more than that; operas have agency. LGBTQ+ social, cultural, and political issues have become an increasingly defining...

The A to Z of Effective Communication is aimed at anyone who wants to make the most out of communication from everyday conversations to the pitch of their life. This pocket sized, charmingly illustrated book is packed with 26 hints and tips to help...

Agamemnon's sacrifice of his daughter in order to ensure the good fortune of his forces in the Trojan War is, despite its heroic background, in many respects a domestic tragedy. Plays for Performance Series.Author: EuripidesISBN-10: 1566631114ISBN-13: 9781566631112Publisher: Ivan R. Dee PublisherLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/01/1997Pages: 69Format:...

The Castaways band is one of the greatest, longest-lasting Beach Music and Top 40 party bands in Carolinas history. Countless musicians got that start, or were launched from the Castaways to careers with other great bands. This book celebrates them all from the beginning...

Frankie Sinatra's Songs Collection + + + Introduction: Frankie, the song is you I hear music and when I look at you, the beautiful theme of every dream I ever knew. Down deep in my heart, I hear it play. I feel it start...

The first narrative analysis of mid-twentieth century British spy thrillers demonstrating their critiques of political responses to the dangers of Fascism, Nazism, and Communism.Author: Phyllis LassnerISBN-10: 147443147XISBN-13: 9781474431477Publisher: Edinburgh University PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/22/2018Pages: 272Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.75lbsSize: 9.10h x 6.00w x 0.60d

Looking to learn more about the exciting and dynamic world of aerial hoop? Look no further than this comprehensive guide to aerial hoop, covering everything from its history and techniques to its benefits and future possibilities.In this book, you will discover the origins and...

Looking for a panto script? This bumper collection contains full length, tried and tested scripts for the top 5 most popular pantomimes of the last ten years. Channel 4 comedy writer Brian Luff's versions of Aladdin, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Jack & the Beanstalk and...

The first issue of Piccadilly Publishing's new western-themed magazine, HEAD WEST contains something for all lovers of the genre Edited by Ben Bridges, there are interviews by David Whitehead, a feature on creating Piccadilly Publishing covers by artist supreme Tony Masero, a personal take...

The Oxford Handbook of Sound and Image in Digital Media surveys the contemporary landscape of audiovisual media. Contributors to the volume look not only to changes brought by digital innovations, but to the complex social and technological past that informs, and is transformed by,...

Featuring never-before-told stories, No Encore takes you on tour with over sixty iconic musicians as they relive their weirdest, wildest, most embarrassing gigs. "A relataively jovial, upbeat book that I raced through. The embarrassment is palatable, but perseverance is the most touching part of...

"Sam Wasson's supremely entertaining book tracks the ups and downs, ins and outs, of a remarkable career. . . . A marvel of unshowy reportage."--New York TimesThe New York Times bestselling author of Fifth Avenue, 5 A.M. and The Big Goodbye returns with the...

Henry Edward Krehbiel (March 10, 1854 - March 20, 1923) was an American music critic and musicologist who was music editor for The New York Tribune for more than forty years. Along with his contemporary New York critics Richard Aldrich, Henry Finck, W. J....

The British Music Invasion Collectors Quick Reference is a must have for record collectors The book includes all 41 Invasion artist of the 60's, from The Animals to The Zombies. Includes short bios of each artist and complete / detailed U.S. Discographies (albums, single...

For all fans of the paranormal and supernatural, a fun book and serious too in places. As well as some mentions of some silly tweets to Zak Bagans, well, some were sarcastic, others were serious and informative.Author: Mila HasanISBN-10: 1326513842ISBN-13: 9781326513849Publisher: Lulu.comLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/30/2015Pages:...

This fascinating tale is the first in a two volume set featuring set reports from Carnival of Monsters, The Three Doctors, Planet of the Spiders, Genesis of the Daleks, Terror of the Zygons and Masque of Mandragora, with a full set of the very...

Propp's essay in Russian Folk Lyrics extends beyond the formalistic analysis of folklore outlined in his classic The Morphology of the Folktale. In this study, newly translated by Roberta Reeder, Propp considers the Russian folk lyric in the social and historical context in which...

This edited collection interrogates how social and cultural representations of individuals with intersex variations impact how they are understood and treated from legal and medical perspectives across the world. Contributors consider how novelists, filmmakers, artists, and medical professionals have represented people with intersex variations,...

This book blends multiple research studies, historical and current events, reflective teaching examples, and guidance for LGBTQ+ inclusion and queer pedagogy in elementary schools. It is divided into three sections to guide the readers from a broad understanding of the hxstories of LGBTQ+ discriminations,...

Drawing on theory and empirical research, this book provides an analysis of the intersections between LGBTQ+ identification and chronic illness. Chapters focus on the theoretical meaning of chronic illness as a queer notion, as well as the lived experiences of chronically ill LGBTQ+ people....

This book explores contemporary approaches to mobile storytelling, with contributions covering mobile education, news and screen storytelling, creative practice research, and the impact on vulnerable communities and social innovation. With 18 original chapters, Schleser and Xu bring together international media and communication scholars, digital...

Mystical Goddess Drama is a collection of six musical plays that redefine the art of playwriting as contemporary sacred dance and theater. Each work finds its roots in ancient mythology and is updated to bring archetypal gods and goddesses into modern cultural settings with...

Charles Stanford's "Three Motets, Op. 38" contains the complete sheet music three individual compositions: "Justorum Anim ", "Coelos Ascendit Hodie", and "Beati Quorum Via". They include lyrics and sections for soprano, alto, tenor, bass, and organ. Sir Charles Villiers Stanford (1852 - 1924) was...

Augusta, Georgia, and the surrounding towns in the Central Savannah River Area boast more than 200 years of entertainment history, including performances by late 18th-century musicians and many of the nation's first superstars. Some of the most memorable moments in the history of the...

This volume contains the sheet music for Charles V. Stanford's "Stabat Mater, Op. 96". It is a 'symphonic cantata', a vocal composition accompanied by instruments, typically in several movements and often including a choir. Sir Charles Villiers Stanford (1852 - 1924) was an Irish...

Author: Charles Villiers StanfordISBN-10: 1528707192ISBN-13: 9781528707190Publisher: Classic Music CollectionLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/14/2018Pages: 38Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.25lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.08d

Author: Charles Villiers StanfordISBN-10: 1528707206ISBN-13: 9781528707206Publisher: Classic Music CollectionLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/14/2018Pages: 34Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.23lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.07d

This book contains the complete sheet music for "The Canterbury Pilgrims", an opera in three acts composed by Charles Villiers Stanford and first performed in 1884 at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London. Clearly presented with room for annotations, this volume will appeal to...

Bondage Bungalow Fantasies offers a fascinating follow-up to Dominatrix on Trial, the memoirs of Terri Jean Bedford, Canada's most famous dominatrix. For five years, Terri-Jean operated two elite role-playing facilities catering to men-the Bondage Bungalow and the Bondage Hotel. Now she shares more than...

The Giraffe That Taught Me How To Laugh is the cultivation of the Jon Jon Lannen's love for the soul's art of improvisation. This uplifting story begins with a young boy who tassels his way through the jungle to meet the giraffe that taught...

25 Tips For Music Producers: Insights and Simple Steps For Maximum Success, is a book that gives insights and simple steps for maximum success in the music business. It features 25 tips of strategies and production techniques used by today's industry leaders to generate...

With so many Lou Reed books focusing on his private life, Chris Wade's THE MUSIC OF LOU REED goes against the trend and takes a real, close up look at each album and phase of his recording career. From the Velvet Underground years to...

Writer and musician Chris Wade looks at the work of the iconic and influential Velvet Underground, one of the most legendary, controversial and important groups of the past fifty years. From the Andy Warhol era through to the forgotten final years with Doug Yule,...

This is the third part of our "Antics" series, which this time looks at the world of Laurel and Hardy in artwork and drawings in comic-books, graphic novels, newspaper strips and fan club art. Featuring over 160 references, 600 plus illustrations and 350 pages...

Interviews with some of the biggest artists in the Prog Rock genre by broadcaster and journalist Jon Kirkman.Author: Jon KirkmanISBN-10: 1789720249ISBN-13: 9781789720242Publisher: Classic Rock BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/27/2019Pages: 196Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.65lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.45d

From time to time, we encounter relationships that appear to go horribly wrong. Shocked, we can rarely see what is happening when it is happening. "I questioned whether there was Life after David Gilmour when he left. But it was the sound of my...

How does one learn to become a film producer? Steve Starkey followed a circuitous and rather unlikely path that started with no job prospects or film-related experience and eventually led to working alongside some of the most influential directors of his generation, including George...

The Story of the B-52s: Neon Side of Town is the first critical history of one of the most legendary and influential bands in American popular music. Locating The B-52s in the intellectual climate of their hometown of Athens, GA and following the band...

Over 30 million people in the United States, Canada, and Australia know Alan Dysert as Sean Cudahy from the ABC soap opera, All My Children. Alan's five-year portrayal of that devious yet humorous cad landed him on the cover of People magazine and made...

1972 saw the Rolling Stones perform on American soil for the first time since the stabbing of a fan by Hell's Angels at Altamont three years earlier. The Beatles having split up - and with Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin and Jim Morrison all dead...

"Life isn't how to survive the storm, it's about how to dance in the rain" This is the definitive story of Taylor Swift and her incredible rise to success from being just a smalltown girl with a dream to becoming one of the most...

The definitive account of the first rise and fall of Boy George and Culture Club and British pop music in the 1980s. NEW EXPANDED EDITION WITH A FOREWORD BY NEIL TENNANT FEAUTURING A BONUS CHAPTER ON DURAN DURAN AND A NEW AFTERWORD. A story...

Each page contains a Taylor Swift song lyric, followed by a writing prompt inspired by the lyric. Thirty-one lyrics in total for a month long journal challenge into self-discovery covering topics of childhood, love, loss, hopes, and dreams.Author: SteffadamsonISBN-13: 9798211525092Publisher: BlurbLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/26/2024Pages: 32Format:...

How does one learn to become a film producer? Steve Starkey followed a circuitous and rather unlikely path that started with no job prospects or film-related experience that eventually led to working alongside some of the most influential directors of his generation, including George...

René Daumal (b. 1908) is best known for his novel Mt. Analogue, unfinished at his death, in 1944 (other works in English include A Night of Serious Drinking and The Power of the Word). Daumal was an autodidact, ie. a non-academic, Sanskritist. Following youthful...