Benjamin Britten's Peter Grimes is one of the few operas of the last half-century to have gained a secure place in the repertory.
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Benjamin Britten's Peter Grimes is one of the few operas of the last half-century to have gained a secure place in the repertory. Its appearance in 1945 shortly after the end of the war in Europe was a milestone in operatic history as well as in British music. But the origins of the work lie in the United States, where Britten and his friend Peter Pears (the first Grimes) spent the years 1939–42. In 1941 they read an evocative essay by the novelist E. M. Forster on the Suffolk poet George Crabbe (1754–1832); this precipitated Britten's decision to return to his native country, and sent them both to Crabbe's poem, The Borough, which gave them the idea for the plot they drafted together. This book opens with Forster's original essay and his later one on Crabbe and Peter Grimes. From there the reader can trace the history of the opera: in Donald Mitchell's annotated interview with the wife of the librettist, Montagu Slater; in Philip Brett's detailed study of the fascinating documents preserved in the Britten–Pears Library at Aldeburgh; and in his history of the work's stage presentation and critical reception. Hans Keller's remarkable synopsis, first printed in 1952, is complemented by a fine new analytical study by David Matthews of Act II scene 1, the crux of the opera.
Eating Disorders in Children and Adolescents
Brett McDermott
Cambridge University Press
2006
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Anorexia Nervosa and other eating disorders are arguably the most complex mental health problems that a child or adolescent may experience. Numbers seeking help are on the increase, and the complexity of these disorders challenges even the most experienced clinician. In this 2006 book, the experience of numerous practitioners with international reputations in the field is brought to bear on the broad range of issues a good clinician needs to know about, from the history of the disorder through to treatment, psychopharmacology, the psychotherapies, epidemiology, comorbidities, eating disorders in boys, and neuroimaging. The book is divided into parts detailing the scientific underpinnings, abnormal states, the evidence base for treatments, and finally public health issues, including service delivery models and perspectives on prognosis and outcomes. Clinicians encountering eating disorders will find this latest addition to the Cambridge Child and Adolescent Psychiatry series invaluable.
This fascinating book takes a very different look at Australia's most popular sporting hero, Sir Donald Bradman. Unlike the mostly reverent literature on 'The Don', this 2003 book explains how his iconic status was created and sustained, and what his popularity and heroism say about the meaning of Australian nationhood. Brett Hutchins' unique analysis reveals the mythical character of so many representations of The Don, and connects them to broader social phenomena and the cultural contexts in which they were created. Hutchins considers the many ways in which Bradman has been represented - as a symbol of Australian masculinity, as the quintessential Australian boy from the bush, as the 'battler', and as the hero at a distance from the political. Hutchins is able to show that many of the truisms we take for granted about Bradman and his role in Australian culture are open to challenge.
This fascinating book takes a very different look at Australia's most popular sporting hero, Sir Donald Bradman. Unlike the mostly reverent literature on 'The Don', this 2003 book explains how his iconic status was created and sustained, and what his popularity and heroism say about the meaning of Australian nationhood. Brett Hutchins' unique analysis reveals the mythical character of so many representations of The Don, and connects them to broader social phenomena and the cultural contexts in which they were created. Hutchins considers the many ways in which Bradman has been represented - as a symbol of Australian masculinity, as the quintessential Australian boy from the bush, as the 'battler', and as the hero at a distance from the political. Hutchins is able to show that many of the truisms we take for granted about Bradman and his role in Australian culture are open to challenge.
Future Proofing Australia is a selection of essays by distinguished thinkers and doers boldly confronting the future and mapping out a path for our country.The contributors understand that ideas matter. They want to see Australia identify, confront and overcome significant challenges affecting our country, so that future generations continue to enjoy our prosperity, opportunity and lifestyle that are much envied around the world. New, fresh ideas are the lifeblood of any successful society. Without these ideas, societies stagnate and then wither-unable to either face or resolve problems confronting them.Future Proofing Australia was conceived to assist that blood flow. It is designed to inform, challenge, and lift the level of public debate.
Brett Gray traces the portrayal of Christ that emerges throughout Williams’ diverse writings, including in his engagements with literature and philosophy. What emerges is a vision of Jesus that grows from the roots of the Christian tradition, but is pronounced in a contemporary idiom and sensitive to modern concerns.Although attentive to the broad sweep of the Christian tradition, Williams’ christology is also seen in this book to be a particular British artefact, shaped in dialogue with thinkers such as Donald MacKinnon and Gillian Rose.What is ultimately brought to the surface in this work is the profoundly hopeful, if frequently under-pronounced, eschatology underlying Williams’ christology. Jesus is the “last word”, changing creation’s possibilities and summoning it into an endless and vivifying journey.
Brett Gray traces the portrayal of Christ that emerges throughout Williams’ diverse writings, including in his engagements with literature and philosophy. What emerges is a vision of Jesus that grows from the roots of the Christian tradition, but is pronounced in a contemporary idiom and sensitive to modern concerns.Although attentive to the broad sweep of the Christian tradition, Williams’ christology is also seen in this book to be a particular British artefact, shaped in dialogue with thinkers such as Donald MacKinnon and Gillian Rose.What is ultimately brought to the surface in this work is the profoundly hopeful, if frequently under-pronounced, eschatology underlying Williams’ christology. Jesus is the “last word”, changing creation’s possibilities and summoning it into an endless and vivifying journey.
In the late 1990s and early 2000s, a wave of TV shows, first on premium cable channels like HBO and then basic cable networks like FX and AMC, dramatically stretched television's inventiveness, emotional resonance and ambition. Shows such as The Wire, Breaking Bad, The Sopranos, Mad Men, Deadwood, The Shield tackled issues of life and death, love and sexuality, addiction, race, violence and existential boredom. Television shows became the place to go to see stories of the triumph and betrayals of the American Dream at the beginning of the twenty-first century. This revolution happened at the hands of a new breed of auteur: the all-powerful writer-show runner. These were men nearly as complicated, idiosyncratic, and "difficult" as the conflicted protagonists that defined the genre. Given the chance to make art in a maligned medium, they fell upon the opportunity with unchecked ambition.Difficult Men features extensive interviews with all the major players, including David Chase and James Gandolfini (The Sopranos), David Simon, Dominic West and Ed Burns (The Wire), Vince Gilligan (Breaking Bad), Matthew Weiner and Jon Hamm (Mad Men), David Milch (NYPD Blue, Deadwood) and Alan Ball (Six Feet Under), in addition to dozens of other writers, directors, studio executives and actors. Martin takes us behind the scenes of our favourite shows, delivering never-before-heard story after story and revealing how TV has emerged from the shadow of film to become a truly significant and influential part of our culture. Brett Martin is the author of The Supranos: The Book(2007). His work has appeared in The New York Times, The New Yorker, Food and Wine and Vanity Fair. Difficult Men is an insightful history of popular US TV drama which traces the emergence of shows such as The Sopranos, Breaking Bad, Mad Men and The Wire, and explores their engagement with important social issues around love, sexuality, race and violence.
Coaching Your Way to Success: 50 Tips for Achieving Success in All Areas of Your Life
Brett M. Davenport
Empire Financial Network, Incorporated
2015
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In Beginner Guitar: No Wimps I've distilled close to 20 years of experience teaching players of all ages, styles, and ability levels how to play guitar. If you're a newbie on the guitar, there are a special set of problems and hurdles that you face. No Wimps is the beginner guitar book that tackles them all, head on. With this method book, you are finally taken seriously as a beginning guitar player. Beginner Guitar is organized into 21 Sessions. Each is carefully designed to give you exactly what you need, in exactly the right order. You'll take as long as you like to master each Session - it's the results that matter, not the time table. Each Session is further organized into two areas: Physical and Mental. It's this distinction, and the cumulative skill-building that results, that makes No Wimps such a powerful and effective book. Here are just some of the topics and skills you'll dive into, right away: Physical Holding and using the pick - the right way, for maximum speed and powerDetails of left-hand placement, for the most efficient movementThe most useful chords for playing songs right away - and how to master them anywhere on the neckSecrets of clean, crisp, and chunky Power Chords - a staple of Rock & MetalFundamentals of awesome soloing, like legato, alternate picking, tremolo, bending, sequencing, and phrasing Mental How to understand, build, and use chords anywhereFundamentals of reading rhythm, and how to mix rhythm with TABMaster the notes on the guitar neck, like a real musicianUnderstand how scales relate to chords, and how guitarists use them to write great riffs, songs, and solosHow to take what most guitarists only think of as "patterns", and actually make music with them - confidently, and all over the neck All that - and a lot, lot more No Wimps is as detailed and comprehensive as it gets, while remaining clearly written and easy to understand throughout, with tons of playing examples, exercises, and photos.
The Life of Jesus- Coloring and Activity Book: The Creator's Toy Chest Series
Brett Blair
Creator's Toy Chest
2019
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He was born in Bethlehem. Raised a carpenter. Became a teacher to his people. Taught about God's love and truth. Finally, he became our Savior. The life of Jesus has influenced the entire world for two thousand years. It's with great care that the workshop of the Creator's Toy Chest presents His story, with fun puzzles and artistically drawn coloring pages. While you will find fun in these pages, you will also discover the whole story of the life of Jesus: his teachings, his trials, and how people responded to his message. So get your crayons and get your Bible and dive into the wonderful story that is the life of our Savior.About the Creator's Toy Chest Series: God created us to enjoy and learn from stories, even from a young age. The Creator's Toy Chest series brings beloved Bible stories to life for young children with vivid illustrations, youthful characters, and rhyming text perfect for reading aloud.
Joyages: 3 Minutes to Emotional Health
Brett Newman; Claire Burnett; Ray White
Xilo Media
2019
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We teach individuals that brushing their teeth can help avoid cavities.We've learned that exercising 3-4 times a week can improve our cardiovascular health.We've got special diets available to improve our nutrition and weight management.So why haven't we talked about our brains and how to avoid anxiety and depression?Research has confirmed that individuals can rewire pathways in their brain. We can train our brains to handle life's daily stressors, inevitably lowering our risks for anxiety, depression and even suicide. Simply put: If you're not making your brain better, you're letting it get worse.This book was written as a practical guide to help you overcome life's daily challenges, as well as improve in the areas that matter most to you. In it, you'll find short Joyages you can take daily to improve your mental resilience and better manage your Brain Health. You can also download the app to support and add to your learning experience. Joyages is devoted to solving the mental health crisis in America and is built on decades of clinical research presented in a smartphone-enabled environment. It's highly engaging and follows best practices in adult learning theory to make sure you learn and retain information. Joyages exists because too much of mental healthcare is focused on helping people post-crisis. Let's start being proactive by shifting our mindsets and forming life changing habits today Experience Joyages and learn how to navigate life's challenges in less than 3 minutes per day.
The lion has gone missing? The king cobra has vanished? Sounds like a job for the Zoo Patrol Squad! Outgoing Penny the Pig has left the petting zoo behind in search of adventure! When she runs into Fennlock Fox in the midst of a karate-chop action sequence, she thinks she’s found a partner with the perfect koala-fications. There’s just one problem - Fennlock has never actually left the safety of his cage. But when animals start disappearing all over, launching the zoo into total panda-monium, will Fennlock be able to help Penny save the day?
There's a giant monster trampling the 35th Annual Fast and Furry Tourney race in Wild Zoo Yonder! Sounds like a job for the Zoo Patrol Squad! Fennlock Fox and Penny the Pig team up for their second adventure, as they look for clues to track down the monster and keep the race contestants safe. Will the Zoo Patrol Squad be able to find out who is ter-roar-ising the competition in time, or will the tournament end in a mammoth disaster?
A New York Times Bestseller A group of clever animals find an unusual but warm and furry home during Alaska's long winter in Jan Brett's newest snowy adventure. Cozy is the softest musk ox in Alaska, with the warmest fur you ever did feel. When a storm hits while he's separated from his family, he starts to feel lonely--but not for long. As the snow piles up, animals start to notice just how warm and cozy Cozy really is One mama lemming has a bright idea . . . maybe the best place to spend the winter is under Cozy's fur As more and more animals burrow in, Cozy adds to the house rules: quiet voices, gentle thumping, claws to yourself, no biting, and no pouncing. That seems easy enough . . . until the lemmings, snowshoe hare, snowy owl, arctic fox, and wolverine begin to bicker. Luckily, signs of spring soon appear, and that means Cozy can find his herd and his new friends can head to their summer homes. But not before promising to get cozy with Cozy next year Jan Brett brings a new lovable character to life through this gorgeous tale of sharing, friendship, and living in harmony.
From one of the only senior national security officials to serve under Presidents Bush, Obama, and Trump, a riveting diplomatic memoir of America at war, and an exclusive insider's look at how successive presidents made life-and-death decisions under pressure. As commanders-in-chief, modern American presidents have obtained nearly unchecked powers of awesome reach and consequence. Yet, the exercise of this power is rarely seen up close across multiple administrations, especially under three very different presidents. Brett McGurk was often in the room as these most fateful decision were made, and he deploys his insights as a vital player across two decades of American history to pull back the curtain. Through vivid stories from his time in Iraq early in the war and then dealing with its aftermath over fifteen years--from senior posts at the White House and State Department, through diplomacy around the world, including hostage negotiations, building coalitions, and raising armies, to battlefields with American troops as they experiment with new modes of warfare--McGurk offers a unique, behind-the-scenes account of how three presidents made and executed war-and-peace decisions in real-time. President Bush transforms his presidency over its last two years, becoming the most hands-on commander-in-chief since FDR. Obama demands rigorous process but then must rapidly develop a new way to fight when confronted with the rise of ISIS. Trump throws out the playbook, delegating entirely to subordinates until he suddenly intervenes and overrules them, leaving allies bewildered as adversaries take advantage of American uncertainty. From their successes and failures, McGurk extracts urgent lessons about leadership and America's role in the world. He offers an urgent warning about failure to carefully align ends with means and shines a light on the deeply personal nature of policy-making and diplomacy. As Washington confronts increasingly complex challenges from terrorism, to pandemics, climate change, and great power rivalries, these lessons have never been more vital. In page-turning prose, Command lifts the mystique of the highest-stakes deliberations, illuminating the fateful choices made by a few that profoundly affect us all and will shape the future of our world. From the Oval Office to the battlefields of the Middle East, across the table from hostile powers, to the gilded palaces of aging kings and upstart princes, to centuries-old ministries across Europe, Command is a deeply personal account of an epochal period in American and world history.
Crack the case with the Zoo Patrol Squad in this series of fun graphic novels for young readers filled with zany animals, wild adventures, and unbelievable mysteries. Perfect for fans of Dogman and InvestiGators Fennlock Fox and Penny the Pig head to the Wild, Wild West When a chatty chicken named Nugget makes it to the zoo to beg for help ridding his little Western town of a gang of feral cats, the Zoo Patrol Squad is on the case. But when they get there, the sheriff is missing, and no one can seem to find any of the townsfolk. Will Penny and Fennlock be able to save the town, or will the dastardly Glaring Gang have the last meow?
Former CIA operative Teddy Fay returns for another heart-pounding Hollywood-fueled adventure in this latest installment in the New York Times bestselling series. Teddy Fay is ready to embark on the European press tour of Peter Barrington's latest film Storm's Eye, when he receives an unexpected visit from Lance Cabot, director of the CIA. Several CIA agents have been turning up dead. The commonality? They were all part of a mission Teddy was involved in: Golden Hour. Lance wants Teddy to use his trip as a cover to investigate who is behind these killings. From Venice and Budapest to their last stop at a film festival in Berlin, Teddy must dodge excited fans, enamored women, and a few too many assassins who seem dead set on tracking down Golden Hour agents. And if Teddy doesn't work fast enough, his identity--and life--might just be the next target in the killer's ruthless plot for revenge.