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Brennpunkt Syrien. Einblick in ein verschlossenes Land
Kristin Helberg« Kristin Helberg kennt Syrien besser als vermutlich jede andere deutschsprachige Journalistin. Sie bringt uns die Politik, die Kultur und die Menschen Syriens nahe, indem sie von ihren Erlebnissen und Begegnungen in dem Land berichtet, das ihr zur zweiten Heimat geworden ist. Kristin Helberg liefert den Schlüssel zum Verständnis Syriens. »
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Managing the transition to a sustainable enterprise : lessons from frontrunner companies
Rob van Tulder ... [et al.]«In combining practice and theory, this textbook provides a management perspective on the 'business case' for sustainability. Drawing on examples from 20 frontrunner companies located in the Netherlands, it builds upon a unique research project in which CEOs and middle-managers gave access not only to their decision-making process, but also revealed how their perceptions shaped the transition process.»
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The last Pre-Raphaelite : Edward Burne-Jones and the Victorian imagination
Fiona MacCarthy«The most admired British artist of his generation, he was a leading figure with Oscar Wilde in the aesthetic movement of the 1880s, inventing what became a widespread 'Burne-Jones look'. The bridge between Victorian and modern art, he influenced not just his immediate circle but artists such as Klimt and Picasso. Fiona MacCarthy explores and re-evaluates his art and life - his battle against vicious public hostility, the romantic susceptibility to female beauty that would inspire his art and ruin his marriage, his ill health and depressive sensibility, the devastating rift with his great friend and collaborator William Morris as their views on art and politics diverged. With new research and fresh historical perspective, The Last Pre-Raphaelite tells the extraordinary,dramatic story of Burne-Jones as an artist, a key figure in Victorian society and a peculiarly captivating man.»
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Rom, Träume : Moravia, Pasolini, Gadda und die Zeit der Dolce Vita
Maike Albath«Mit die schönsten Seiten in der italienischen Nachkriegsgeschichte wurden in Rom zur Zeit des Dolce Vita geschrieben. Während Fellini seine Filme drehte, in denen neben Marcello Mastroianni auch ein gewisser Paparazzo auftrat, drängelten sich Hollywoodschauspieler auf der für Amerikaner ebenso schicken wie billigen Via Veneto. Die Kulturlandschaft jener Zeit aber wurde geprägt von den Freunden um Elsa Morante, Alberto Moravia, Carlo Emilio Gadda, Ennio Flaiano und Pier Paolo Pasolini.»
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Kreditinferno : ewige Schuldenkrise und monetäres Chaos
Stefan Frank«Europa im 21. Jahrhundert: Staaten und Banken bilden ein Syndikat. Sie sind beide bankrott, aber sie tun so, als hätte einer von ihnen Geld, das er dem anderen leihen kann - damit die Bürger nicht rebellieren. Immer wieder werden Euros nachgedruckt, immer mehr. Warum ist es trotzdem niemals genug? Wie hängen Boom und Krise, Inflation und Deflation zusammen? Ist das Geldsystem bloß eine Fata Morgana? Stefan Frank beantwortet die Frage, ob der Euro schon jetzt am Ende ist.»
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Ecovillages. Lessons for sustainable community
Karen T. Litfin«In a world of dwindling natural resources and mounting environmental crisis, who is devising ways of living that will work for the long haul? And how can we, as individuals, make a difference? To answer these fundamental questions, Professor Karen Litfin embarked upon a journey to many of the world’s ecovillages. Intentional communities at the cutting–edge of sustainable living. From rural to urban, high tech to low tech, spiritual to secular, she discovered an under–the–radar global movement making positive and radical changes from the ground up. In this inspiring and insightful book, Karen Litfin shares her unique experience of these experiments in sustainable living through four broad windows – ecology, economics, community, and consciousness – or E2C2. Whether we live in an ecovillage or a city, she contends, we must incorporate these four key elements if we wish to harmonize our lives with our home planet. Not only is another world possible, it is already being born in small pockets the world over. These micro–societies, however, are small and time is short. Fortunately – as Litfin persuasively argues – their successes can be applied to existing social structures, from the local to the global scale, providing sustainable ways of living for generations to come.»
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Elsewhere
Richard Russo«Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Richard Russo turns to memoir in this hilarious and bittersweet account of his lifelong bond with his high-strung, spirited mother—and the small town she spent her life trying to escape. Anyone familiar with Russo’s novels will recognize Gloversville—once famous for producing nine out of ten dress gloves in the United States. By the time Rick was born, ladies had stopped wearing gloves and Gloversville was on its way out. Jean Russo instilled in her son her dream of a better life elsewhere, a dream that prompted her to follow him across the country when he went to college. Their adventures and tribulations on that road trip were a preview of the hold his mother would continue to have on him as she kept trying desperately to change her life. Recounted with a clear-eyed mix of regret, nostalgia, and love, Elsewhere is a stirring tribute to the tenacious grip of the past.»
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Effie : the passionate lives of Effie Gray, Ruskin and Millais
Suzanne Fagence Cooper«The scandalous love triangle at the heart of the Victorian art world. Effie Gray, a Scottish beauty, was the heroine of a great Victorian love story. Married at nineteen to John Ruskin, she found herself trapped in a loveless and unconsummated union. When her husband invited his protégé John Everett Millais away on holiday, Effie and Millais fell in love. She would inspire some of Millais' most haunting images, and embody Victorian society's fears about female sexuality. Effie risked everything by leaving Ruskin. She hoped to find fulfilment as Millais' wife, becoming a society hostess and manager of his studio, but controversy and tragedy continued to stalk her. Suzanne Fagence Cooper has gained exclusive access to Effie's family letters and diaries to reveal the reality behind the scandalous love-triangle. She shows the rise and fall of the Pre-Raphaelite circle from a new perspective, through the eyes of a woman who was intimately involved in the private and public lives of its two greatest figures. Effie's charm and ambition helped to shape the careers of both her husbands. The Model Wife is a compelling portrait of the extraordinary woman behind some of the most famous Pre-Raphaelite paintings.»
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Monsieur Optimiste
Alain Berenboom«Après la mort de ses parents, le narrateur décide de mettre de l’ordre dans les archives de son père, pharmacien de quartier. A sa grande surprise, les lettres, les documents officiels ou les billets qu’il retrouve, décrivent celui-ci comme un aventurier, véritable Don Quichotte moderne, indéfectible optimiste, qui a surmonté de multiples épreuves, notamment durant la Seconde Guerre mondiale.»
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The parrots
Filippo Bologna«Filippo Bologna, author of the acclaimed novel How I Lost The War, returns with a searing satire about three men who fight - to the death? - for a coveted literary prize. A funny, pointed and irresistible satire of an all-too-recognisable literary world.»
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Moisson : choix de poèmes
Charles Juliet«Anthologie poétique retraçant plus de cinquante années de recherche, de tâtonnements et de découvertes. Dans une écriture simple, âpre et dense, l'auteur redonne leur sens aux mots, leur valeur et leur sonorité. Les titres des parties du recueil révèlent l'itinéraire de l'auteur.»
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Sanctuary : Britain's artists and their studios
Hossein Amirsadeghi«Sanctuary: British Artists and their Studios gives a rare and privileged insight to the studios and inspirations of nearly 120 of “Britains greatest living artists working today, both in Britain and abroad. Sanctuarys stellar cast of artists encompasses many different ways of thinking about and making art. This lavish, large-format book brims with specially commissioned photographs portraits, images at work, places of inspiration and incisive interviews: the artists open their minds as much as their studio doors. The book is full of insights, revelations and thoughts on the modern art world and contemporary art practice, giving a vivid sense of what it means to be an artist at work today. Features a stellar cast of characters, including Frank Auerbach, Ron Arad, Fiona Banner, Peter Blake, Jake and Dinos Chapman, Martin Creed, Tracey Emin, Gilbert & George, Susan Hiller, Howard Hodgkin, Polly Morgan, Cornelia Parker, Grayson Perry, Paula Rego, Juergen Teller, Gavin Turk, Keith Tyson, Rachel Whiteread and more the list is extraordinary. Iwona Blazwick gives an A-Z of studios with a twist; Richard Corks Studio Visits gives a personal and vivid tour around the studios of Francis Bacon, Lucian Freud, Bridget Riley and more; Tom Mortons Field Notes on British Art in the Third Millennium is an intelligent sketch of the wider wilder world that all artists now inhabit.”»
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Conquering the college admissions essay in 10 steps
Alan Gelb«A guide to crafting a meaningful and polished college admissions essay that gets students into the school of their dreams by expressing their unique personality, strengths, and goals. Writing a memorable personal statement can seem like an overwhelming project for a young college applicant, but college essay coach Alan Gelb's organized and encouraging step-by-step instructions take the intimidation out of the process. Gelb teaches students to identify an engaging topic and use creative writing techniques to compose a vivid statement that will reflect their individuality. This much-needed handbook will help students win over the admissions dean, while preparing them to write better papers once they've been accepted.»
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Age of silver : encounters with great photographers
by John Leongard«Loengard gathers his portraits of some of the most important photographers of the last half-century, including Annie Leibovitz, Ansel Adams, Man Ray, Richard Avedon, Alfred Eisenstaedt, Henri Cartier-Bresson and many others. Loengard caught them at home and in the studio; posed portraits and candid shots of the artists at work and at rest. Complementing these revealing, expertly composed portraits are elegant photographs of the artists holding their favorite or most revered negatives. This beautifully printed duotone monograph presents a unique, personal vision.»
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Hollywood unseen : photographs from the John Kobal Foundation
ed. by Gareth Abbott«Hollywood Unseen is a tribute to the incredible inventiveness and ingenuity of the great Hollywood film studios: Columbia, Paramount, MGM, Universal, Warner Brothers, RKO and Twentieth Century Fox. From the late 1920s to the early 1950s these studios presided over the 'Golden Age of Cinema', and their publicity departments created some of the most stunning and iconic images of Hollywood's stars ever taken. Here, for the first time, are photographs showing the 'ordinary lives' of the stars, including Rita Hayworth, Gary Cooper, Humphrey Bogart and Marilyn Monroe. In reality, these photographs were as carefully constructed and prepared as any classic portrait or scene, and they depicted the actors and actresses exactly as the studios wanted them to be seen. The publicity departments cleverly formed an idealised view of the husbands, wives, children, pets, parties, premieres and hobbies of the stars. Ironically, many of the images were only used once or twice, and were then never seen again. Drawn from the extensive archive of the John Kobal Foundation, this book showcases an extraordinary collection of these hidden photographic gems.»
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The greatest sitcoms of all time
Martin Gitlin«Since the advent of network television, situation comedies have been a staple of prime-time programming. Classics of the genre have emerged in every decade, from The Honeymooners and Make Room for Daddy in the 1950s to 30 Rock, The Office, and Modern Family of the twenty-first century. Other shows that have left enduring impressions are The Andy Griffith Show, Get Smart, The Bob Newhart Show, Barney Miller, Cheers, The Cosby Show, The Golden Girls, Home Improvement, Will & Grace, and Everybody Loves Raymond. All of these shows are assured a place in history and would make almost anyone's list of the most beloved comedies. In The Greatest Sitcoms of All Time, Martin Gitlin has assembled the top seventy sitcoms in television history. The rankings are based on such factors as longevity, ratings, awards, humor, impact, and legacy. Iconic programs such as I Love Lucy, The Dick Van Dyke Show, and Leave It to Beaver join contemporary shows The Simpsons, Arrested Development, and Family Guy on the list. Other programs include perennial favorites like All in the Family, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, and Seinfeld, as well as short-lived treasures that never found the audiences they deserved like Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman. Each entry contains a comprehensive compilation of information, including: *Cast members *Character list *Network *Air dates *Ratings history *Time slots *Series overview *Notable episodes *Awards *Fun facts and quotes Appendixes list the top male and female sitcom characters of all time, the best sitcom spin-offs, and shows that just missed the cut. By ranking these programs, The Greatest Sitcoms of All Time is sure to inspire debate. Whether you agree with this list or whether your favorite show placed as high as you think it should have, this book will be an entertaining and informative read-not only for students and scholars of television history but for sitcom fans as well.»
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Big-time sports in American universities
Charles T. Clotfelter«For almost a century, big-time college sport has been a wildly popular but consistently problematic part of American higher education. The challenges it poses to traditional academic values have been recognized from the start, but they have grown more ominous in recent decades, as cable television has become ubiquitous, commercial opportunities have proliferated and athletic budgets have ballooned. Drawing on new research findings, this book takes a fresh look at the role of commercial sports in American universities. It shows that, rather than being the inconsequential student activity that universities often imply that it is, big-time sport has become a core function of the universities that engage in it. For this reason, the book takes this function seriously and presents evidence necessary for a constructive perspective about its value. Although big-time sport surely creates worrying conflicts in values, it also brings with it some surprising positive consequences.»
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HEAP 2014 : university degree course offers : the essential guide to winning your place at university
Brian Heap«With hundreds of universities and courses to choose from how do you find something that is right for you? It is more important than ever to make the right choice when applying to university. With the dramatic increase in tuition fees and fierce competition for places you want to have all the information available so you can make an informed choice. As an established independent university course guide HEAP 2014 is reliable and annually updated so you have the correct information all in one place. Arranged by course so you can easily dip in and out and navigate between courses you're interested with ease, each entry includes a brief course overview and the UCAS points and grades needed to secure a place at the institution of your choice. Inside find out: - How to choose your uni and course - What the entry requirements are - Tips on making a strong UCAS application - Information about admissions tests and interviews Written by Brian Heap, the UK's leading expert on higher education, HEAP 2014 contains all the essential information you need to choose and apply to your ideal university degree course. Frequently dubbed 'the guru of university choice' by national newspapers, Brian Heap has been helping students get into university for over 40 years. He has written several bestselling higher education publications, and regularly writes for the national press.»
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Les industries culturelles et créatives : économie et stratégie
Alain Busson, Yves Évrard«Approche économique et managériale du domaine de la création artistique et culturelle : patrimoine, spectacle vivant, édition, musique, jeux vidéo, cinéma, médias. Les auteurs analysent les pratiques des consommateurs, les données chiffrées du champ, les tendances contemporaines, les interactions entre secteurs, les ruptures potentielles, la stratégie des multiples acteurs.»
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Une petite guerre parfaite
Elvira Dones«En mars 1999, au Kosovo, trois jeunes femmes sont coincées dans un appartement, tandis que la ville de Pristina est encerclée par les Serbes et bombardée par l'OTAN. A l'étranger, les Kosovars exilés regardent cette guerre propre et sans bavure à la télévision. La narratrice donne la version des assiégés, qui vivent la peur, l'ennui, le manque d'eau et de nourriture.»
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