The Collected Stories by Andy Admad is a captivating anthology that compiles the best short stories from the talented author. With a unique storytelling style, Admad's narratives weave together elements of everyday life, fantasy, and thought-provoking themes. Each story in this collection is filled with rich characters, unexpected twists, and emotional depth, showcasing Admad's ability to craft compelling and immersive tales. Whether exploring relationships, personal growth, or the mysteries of life, this collection offers something for every reader. A must-read for fans of insightful, engaging fiction.
Maineikas brittiläinen maataiteilija Andy Goldsworthy tunnetaan häikäisevän kauniista veistoksellisista ja performatiivisista teoksista, joita hän toteuttaa yhteistyössä luonnon kanssa. Ensimmäisessä Suomessa pidetyssä näyttelyssään Goldsworthy tuo yleisön eteen suurikokoisen seinämän, joka on tehty Porin lähistöltä kerätyistä osmankäämeistä.Andy Goldsworthyn teokset ovat usein ennalta suunnittelemattomia, ne syntyvät intuitiivisesta reaktiosta tiettyyn paikkaan ja hän käyttää niissä paikasta löytyviä materiaaleja. Tätä näyttelyä varten Goldsworthy rakentaa Porin taidemuseon Halliin teoksen, joka niveltyy osaksi taiteilijan eri paikkoihin tekemien seinämäteosten sarjaa. Teoksen viitekehyksenä on erilaisten abstraktiotapojen pohdinta.Monien Goldsworthyn teosten tapaan myös Porissa olevan seinämäteoksen lähtökohta on performatiivinen. Andy Goldsworthyn teokset voivat olla yhtä katoavia kuin jääpuikko tai yhtä kestäviä kuin kivimuuri. Monet hänen katoavista teoksistaan ovat "heittoja": niissä taiteilija sinkoaa ilmaan hiekkaa, saniaisia, vettä, lunta tai jotain muuta materiaalia ja kuvaa tapahtuman sen huippuhetkellä, jolloin teos on ikään kuin kuvanveistämisen performatiivinen vastine. Muissa katoavissa taideteoksissaan Goldsworthyn fyysinen läsnäolo on etäisempää, kuten okailla toisiinsa liitetyistä puunlehdistä tehdyssä laahuksessa, jonka hän antaa joen vietäväksi ja hajotettavaksi.
Yhdysvaltalainen Andy Freeberg (s. 1958) asuu ja työskentelee San Franciscossa. Uransa alkupuolella hän toimi fotojournalistina ja hänen kuviaan julkaistiin esimerkiksi sellaisissa lehdissä kuin Time, Fortune, Rolling Stone, Village Voice ja Der Spiegel. Valokuvataiteilijana Freeberg on tutkija ja tarinankertoja, joka teoksillaan ja niiden huumorilla tekee näkyväksi kuvaamiensa taidemaailmoiden lainalaisuuksia. Andy Freeberg on kuvannut esimerkiksi New Yorkin taidegallerioiden vastaanottotiskejä ja niiden taakse suojautuneita ihmisiä, venäläisten taidemuseoiden vartijoita sekä kansainvälisille taidemessuille osallistuneita galleristeja ja taiteilijoita. Tuoreimmassa teossarjassaan Freeberg siirtyy julkisesta tilasta yksityiseen: San Franciscon uusrikkaiden koteihin, joita taidekonsultit koristelevat taideteoksilla.Andy Freeberg (b. 1958) is an American photographer based in the San Francisco Bay Area. He began his career as a photojournalist, and his work has appeared in publications including Time, Fortune, Rolling Stone, Village Voice and Der Spiegel. Freeberg combines the approaches of an investigator and storyteller, delivering a wry commentary on the conventions of the art industry. He turns his lens on various scenes from the artworld, from the entry desks of New York galleries and the women who guard prestigious Russian art collections to gallery owners taking part in contemporary art fairs. In his latest series, Freeberg moves from public to private settings by portraying art advisors decorating the homes of nouveau riche customers in San Francisco.
Teach your children to be proud of who they are.Andy struggles with accepting how he looks - especially when he has to get glasses and the other kids tease him about it. Will Andy learn to be proud of who he is and how he looks?Perfect for early readers, this children's storybook teaches your children: To be proud of who they are That appearances shouldn't matter That having glasses isn't a bad thing Everyone is different Andy and His New Glasses is a wonderful bedtime story for all ages and is told through rhyming verses and colorful illustrations. This storybook helps your child develop their reading skills in a fun and exciting adventure that they can relate to.
Teach your child the importance of sharing and being kind.Andy goes to his friend's birthday party but feels shy and bashful because of all the other children at the party - especially a boy named Breen who bullies Andy and his friends. Will he build up the courage to stand up to Breen?Perfect for early readers, this children's storybook teaches your children: To share To be nice To stand up for themselves when someone is being a bully The importance of friendship Andy Goes to a Birthday Party is a wonderful bedtime story for all ages and is told through rhyming verses and colorful illustrations. This storybook helps your child develop their reading skills in a fun and exciting adventure that they can relate to.
Teach your children to cooperate.Andy is excited to play in his billy cart with his friend Joe, but they come to a dilemma when they can't pull the billy cart up the hill. Will they learn to work together and have a fun day?Perfect for early readers, this children's storybook teaches your children: To be nice How to cooperate The importance of friendship Working together Andy and the Billy Cart is a wonderful bedtime story for all ages and is told through rhyming verses and colorful illustrations. This storybook helps your child develop their reading skills in a fun and exciting adventure that they can relate to.
Teach your children the importance of being clean.When Andy's grandma gives him a new T-shirt, Andy wants to wear it everywhere and doesn't want to take it off to clean it. Will Andy learn that he needs to wash his clothes regularly?Perfect for early readers, this children's storybook teaches your children: The importance of cleanliness How to cooperate To listen to advice Andy and His New T-Shirt is a wonderful bedtime story for all ages and is told through rhyming verses and colorful illustrations. This storybook helps your child develop their reading skills in a fun and exciting adventure that they can relate to.
Andy and His New GlassesTeach your children to be proud of who they are.Andy struggles with accepting how he looks - especially when he has to get glasses and the other kids tease him about it. Will Andy learn to be proud of who he is and how he looks?Perfect for early readers, this children's storybook teaches your children: To be proud of who they are That appearances shouldn't matter That having glasses isn't a bad thing Everyone is different Andy and His New Glasses is a wonderful bedtime story for all ages and is told through rhyming verses and colorful illustrations. This storybook helps your child develop their reading skills in a fun and exciting adventure that they can relate to. Andy Goes to a Birthday Party Teach your child the importance of sharing and being kind. Andy goes to his friend's birthday party but feels shy and bashful because of all the other children at the party - especially a boy named Breen who bullies Andy and his friends. Will he build up the courage to stand up to Breen? Perfect for early readers, this children's storybook teaches your children: To share To be nice To stand up for themselves when someone is being a bully The importance of friendship Andy Goes to a Birthday Party is a wonderful bedtime story for all ages and is told through rhyming verses and colorful illustrations. This storybook helps your child develop their reading skills in a fun and exciting adventure that they can relate to. Andy and the Billy Cart Teach your children to cooperate. Andy is excited to play in his billy cart with his friend Joe, but they come to a dilemma when they can't pull the billy cart up the hill. Will they learn to work together and have a fun day? Perfect for early readers, this children's storybook teaches your children: To be nice How to cooperate The importance of friendship Working together Andy and the Billy Cart is a wonderful bedtime story for all ages and is told through rhyming verses and colorful illustrations. This storybook helps your child develop their reading skills in a fun and exciting adventure that they can relate to. Andy and His New T-Shirt Teach your children the importance of being clean. When Andy's grandma gives him a new T-shirt, Andy wants to wear it everywhere and doesn't want to take it off to clean it. Will Andy learn that he needs to wash his clothes regularly? Perfect for early readers, this children's storybook teaches your children: The importance of cleanliness How to cooperate To listen to advice Andy and His New T-Shirt is a wonderful bedtime story for all ages and is told through rhyming verses and colorful illustrations. This storybook helps your child develop their reading skills in a fun and exciting adventure that they can relate to.
Eight-year-old Andy loves everything about soccer and all the fun his friends Niko and Sammy have when they play. Being in a wheelchair to get around, Andy is afraid no one-not even his friends-will play with him, and that makes him sad and feels left out. One day, something magical happens after Andy makes a wish upon a shooting star. An elf named Mr. Puff Puff, and his magical friends arrives from the moon with more surprises. Soon, Andy and his new friends start their adventure together. Happier than he's ever been, Andy has the time of his life. Not only is he free to play, but he learns valuable lessons from his new friends about bravery and embracing his abilities. Would Andy finally be able to let go his fear and be accepted by his friends? Andy's Journey to The Moon - promotes inclusivity, compassion, empathy, and self-esteem for children of all abilities. It invites children to see beyond their differences and celebrate what makes every unique.
This timely and relevant guide for early career researchers was born out of the pandemic era as a series of talks initiated by Professor Andy Hor. As an experienced mentor of the leading research organization in Singapore, his wisdom and practical advice cover a broad range of essential topics, including grantsmanship, collaboration, lab setup, winning awards, building networks, and achieving impact.The lighthearted tone makes concepts easily digestible, with short, manageable sections. Interactive elements, such as the 'Food for thought' segments, encourage readers to reflect and apply the ideas discussed, enhancing their learning experience.Unlike traditional academic texts, this book offers a casual reading experience, yet remains a valuable resource not just for early career researchers but also for seasoned professionals seeking to refresh their approach and stay motivated. It is designed to be a supportive companion for researchers to help them navigate the complexities of achieving their scientific success and professional goals.
This timely and relevant guide for early career researchers was born out of the pandemic era as a series of talks initiated by Professor Andy Hor. As an experienced mentor of the leading research organization in Singapore, his wisdom and practical advice cover a broad range of essential topics, including grantsmanship, collaboration, lab setup, winning awards, building networks, and achieving impact.The lighthearted tone makes concepts easily digestible, with short, manageable sections. Interactive elements, such as the 'Food for thought' segments, encourage readers to reflect and apply the ideas discussed, enhancing their learning experience.Unlike traditional academic texts, this book offers a casual reading experience, yet remains a valuable resource not just for early career researchers but also for seasoned professionals seeking to refresh their approach and stay motivated. It is designed to be a supportive companion for researchers to help them navigate the complexities of achieving their scientific success and professional goals.
"There are very few times when I really want the audience to look at dance…Dance is just meant to be a framing device that matches emotionally what I want the audience to feel." - Andy Blankenbuehler Three-time Tony Award-winner Andy Blankenbuehler is one of the most recognizable choreographers working on Broadway today. Known particularly for his work on the hit musical Hamilton, collaborating once again with Lin-Manuel Miranda following their work on In The Heights, his distinct style and method of working is unique and distinguishable. This first critical study of both his style and extraordinary body of work explores everything from his background and training through to his rehearsal process and collaborative style. Told chronologically through his major shows, alongside interludes and reflections, this critical companion includes analysis alongside interviews with collaborators and Blankenbuehler himself. As well as guiding readers through specific shows, this book unpacks and explores Blankenbuehler’s philosophies with regards to storytelling through the body. It argues how his prioritization of the ensemble as crucial to understanding the action within a show consequently positions the ensemble body as an indispensable element through which the audience gains vital (sub)text. As a result of this decision his choreography has become distinctly different from his predecessors and peers. Published in Methuen Drama's Musical Theatre Critical Companions series this offers an accessible yet thorough study of a contemporary practitioner that is perfect for students, dancers and musical theatre fans alike.
"There are very few times when I really want the audience to look at dance…Dance is just meant to be a framing device that matches emotionally what I want the audience to feel." - Andy Blankenbuehler Three-time Tony Award-winner Andy Blankenbuehler is one of the most recognizable choreographers working on Broadway today. Known particularly for his work on the hit musical Hamilton, collaborating once again with Lin-Manuel Miranda following their work on In The Heights, his distinct style and method of working is unique and distinguishable. This first critical study of both his style and extraordinary body of work explores everything from his background and training through to his rehearsal process and collaborative style. Told chronologically through his major shows, alongside interludes and reflections, this critical companion includes analysis alongside interviews with collaborators and Blankenbuehler himself. As well as guiding readers through specific shows, this book unpacks and explores Blankenbuehler’s philosophies with regards to storytelling through the body. It argues how his prioritization of the ensemble as crucial to understanding the action within a show consequently positions the ensemble body as an indispensable element through which the audience gains vital (sub)text. As a result of this decision his choreography has become distinctly different from his predecessors and peers. Published in Methuen Drama's Musical Theatre Critical Companions series this offers an accessible yet thorough study of a contemporary practitioner that is perfect for students, dancers and musical theatre fans alike.
Over the last 60 Years, Andy Capp has set his superior mind to the important subjects that matter to us all, such as Christmas, Holidays, Marriage, Work and Football. This celebration of life through the eyes of an armchair giant is the perfect gift for any aspiring legend in his own living room. Our favourite cartoon pundit and long-suffering husband Andy Capp recounts 60 years of tackling the burning issues of our time. In this collection gift book, some of Andy's highs, lows and really lows are brought together to celebrate his milestone and reveal his hidden depths and pearls of wisdom.
