Underfoot in Show Business is a memoir written by Helene Hanff, published in 1962. The book chronicles Hanff's experiences as a struggling writer and aspiring playwright in New York City during the 1940s and 1950s. Hanff describes her journey as she tries to make a name for herself in the theater industry, from her early days as a typist for a radio show to her attempts to get her plays produced on Broadway. Along the way, she encounters a cast of colorful characters, including actors, producers, and fellow writers, and provides insight into the inner workings of the theater world.The book is written in a humorous and engaging style, with Hanff's trademark wit and charm shining through on every page. She offers candid observations about the challenges and rewards of pursuing a career in the arts, and her love of literature and the theater is evident throughout.Overall, Underfoot in Show Business is a delightful and entertaining memoir that captures the spirit of New York City in the mid-twentieth century and provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of show business.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
The Tree of Language is a fascinating book written by Helene Laird that explores the evolution and development of language. The book takes readers on a journey through the history of language, from the earliest human communication to the complex linguistic systems of today. Laird examines the relationship between language and culture, and how language has shaped human societies throughout history. The book is divided into chapters that focus on different aspects of language, such as phonetics, grammar, syntax, and semantics. Laird uses examples from a variety of languages to illustrate these concepts, including English, French, German, Chinese, and Arabic. One of the key themes of the book is the idea that language is like a tree, with roots, branches, and leaves. The roots represent the earliest forms of language, while the branches and leaves represent the many different languages and dialects that have evolved over time. Laird also discusses the role of language in human cognition, and how our ability to use language has shaped our thinking and perception of the world around us. Overall, The Tree of Language is a thought-provoking and engaging book that will appeal to anyone interested in linguistics, anthropology, or the history of human communication. Laird's writing is clear and accessible, making complex linguistic concepts easy to understand. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to gain a deeper understanding of the fascinating and complex world of language.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
""Dialogues With Rodin"" is a book written by Helene Von Nostitz Hindenburg, which documents her conversations with the famous French sculptor Auguste Rodin. The book provides a unique insight into the life and work of Rodin, as well as his artistic philosophy and creative process. Through a series of intimate dialogues, Hindenburg and Rodin discuss a wide range of topics, including the role of the artist in society, the importance of emotion in art, and the relationship between the artist and their subject. The book is a fascinating exploration of the mind of one of the greatest artists of the 19th century, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the world of sculpture and art history.This is a new release of the original 1931 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
Holly can't pack fast enough. She's leaving South Wales to spend a year in France. At last, a chance to see the world outside her one-hearse town, Pontycynon (alias Ponty Sign-On). Even if it's the last resort - Ponty's dreaded twin town, Mauvoisins. Three days after setting foot on French soil, Holly's on the run from her au pair job. But she won't crawl back home with her tail between her leggings. Not when there's a room above the Bad Cafe. And a new career, teaching the locals to speak English tidy, mun. Holly's trip has its hazards - a run-in with the Mayor's family, tabloid controversy and a toe-curling moment of merde on the dancefloor. But when she stumbles upon a twisted secret, is she heading down the (wrong side of the) road to ruin...? Salad At The Bad Cafe: a tale of friendship, secrets, betrayal, and Welsh cakes.
Fusion de poesia, fotografia y dibujo en un peculiar homenaje al comic DESenREdo es una invitacion a volver a la esencia, a jugar con la palabra y la imagen con mucho amor o mucho humor, a no desperdiciar nada y disfrutar tanto de los nudos como de los DESnudos ...
Analyzes the differences in the approach to Soviet trade between the US and Germany since 1917. It provides an historical perpective to the use of Western economic power as an instrument with which to change Soviet policy. The book relates economic policy to political strategy.
An in-depth analysis of Great Britain's policy in the oil-rich Persian Gulf region during the last years of British imperialism in the area, covering the period from the independence of Kuwait to the decision of the Wilson Government to withdraw from the Gulf.
Architect and philosopher Hélène Frichot examines how the discipline of architecture is theorized and practiced at the periphery. Eschewing a conventionally direct approach to architectural objects – to iconic buildings and big-name architects – she instead explores the background of architectural practice, to introduce the creative ecologies in which architecture exists only in relation to other objects and ideas. Consisting of a series of philosophical encounters with architectural practice that are neither neatly located in one domain nor the other, this book is concerned with ‘other ways of doing architecture’. It examines architecture at the limits where it is muddied by alternative disciplinary influences – whether art practice, philosophy or literature. Frichot meets a range of creative characters who work at the peripheries, and who challenge the central assumptions of the discipline, showing that there is no ‘core of architecture’ – there is rather architecture as a multiplicity of diverse concerns in engagement with local environments and worlds.From an author well-known in the disciplines of architecture and philosophy for her scholarship on Deleuze, this is a radical, accessible, and highly-original approach to design research, deftly engaging with an array of current topics from the Anthropocene to affect theory, new materialism to contemporary feminism.
