Hector Berlioz' (1803-69) autobiography is both an account of his important place in the rise of the Romantic movement and a personal testament. He tells the story of his liaison with Harriet Smithson, and his even more passionate affairs of the mind with Shakespeare, Scott, and Byron. Familiar with[...]
Kan en gammal, sekulariserad folkkyrka förnyas? Ja, svarade med hänförelse en krets unga teologer för 70 år sedan. De visste att Kristi Kyrka alltid förnyas genom Guds Ord och sakrament. Detta är Guds redskap för kyrklig förnyelse. Den insikten fyllde dem med en allt övervinnande hänföre[...]
America's physical and cultural landscape is captured in these two classics of American history. Letters provides an invaluable view of the pre-Revolutionary and Revolutionary eras; "Sketches" details in vivid prose the physical setting in which American settlers created their history.[...]
The most influential work of its kind ever written, appraising the musical qualities and potential of over 60 commonly used stringed, wind, and percussion instruments. 150 illustrative full-score musical examples from works by Berlioz, Mozart, Beethoven, Wagner and others. Foreword by Richard Straus[...]
Cumbia is a musical form that originated in northern Colombia and then spread throughout Latin America and wherever Latin Americans travel and settle. It has become one of the most popular musical genre in the Americas. Its popularity is largely due to its stylistic flexibility. Cumbia absorbs and m[...]
The work establishes the design flow for the optimization of linear CMOS power amplifiers from the first steps of the design to the final IC implementation and tests. The authors also focuses on design guidelines of the inductor's geometrical characteristics for power applications and covers their m[...]
"Collins Big Cat" is a guided reading series for ages 4--7 edited by Cliff Moon. Children's authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that your children should love to read, banded to help you choose the right title for every child. Practical teaching notes are included at [...]
Maurice Sendak has interpreted these old' Mother Goose rhymes in animated sequences that have the aliveness and immediacy of a child's own imaginings.There is little in these verses to suggest the settings, the characterizations, the unforeseen twists and turns of Mr. Sendak's fantastical picture-st[...]
Hector Belascoaran Shayne es un hijo de la mas vibrante ciudad de este planeta, la Ciudad de Mexico, un monstruo urbano que esta a caballo entre el primer y tercer mundo, donde la violencia politica y social llama a la puerta con demasiada frecuencia, donde la corrupcion y los abusos del poder se cr[...]
The Third Edition of International Accounting provides an overview of the broadly defined area of international accounting, but also focuses on the accounting issues related to international business activities and foreign operations. This edition also includes substantially updated coverage of the[...]
Database Systems: The Complete Book is ideal for Database Systems and Database Design and Application courses offered at the junior, senior and graduate levels in Computer Science departments. A basic understanding of algebraic expressions and laws, logic, basic data structure, OOP concepts, and pro[...]
For Database Systems and Database Design and Application courses offered at the junior, senior and graduate levels in Computer Science departments. Written by well-known computer scientists, this introduction to database systems offers a comprehensive approach, focusing on database design, database[...]
A charming fable about modern life that has touched the hearts of more than two million readers worldwide.
Following on the success of "The Elegance of the Hedgehog," and already a worldwide sensation, "Hector and the Search for Happiness" finally comes to America, where readers will delight in[...]
The irresistible second installment in the beloved series that has sold millions of copies worldwide.
Since his first captivating adventure in "Hector and the Search for Happiness," Hector the young French psychiatrist has continued to explore the mysteries of the human soul. Having found that [...]
The delightful third book in the multimillion-copy internationally bestselling series
"Being up against the clock was a real problem for so many people, thought Hector. What could he possibly do to help them?"
First he tackled happiness. Then he took on love. And now Hector, our endearing youn[...]
Now a major motion picture starring Simon Pegg, Rosamund Pike, Toni Collette, and Christopher Plummer
The international bestseller with more than two million copies sold
"Once upon a time there was a young psychiatrist called Hector who was not very satisfied with himself. . . . And so he de[...]
This is a concise guide to the technical principles upon which the best current practice in guitar playing are founded. It deals clearly with all practical aspects of playing, such as posture, tone, position-changing, chord-playing, and co-ordination, and offers advice on interpretation and practisi[...]
This volume covers all 572 species of birds known to occur within the 7100 islands that make up the Philippines. Many are now endangered, due to high levels of habitat destruction. The book gives detailed information on plumage, voice, range, distribution, status and habitat.[...]
Modernism's theological project was an attempt to explain two things: firstly, how faith might enable persons to experience their lives as hanging together, even in the face of disintegrating forces like injustice, tragedy, and luck; and secondly, how one could see such faith, and so a life held tog[...]
Statistical methods are a key tool for all scientists working with data, but learning the basic mathematical skills can be one of the most challenging components of a biologist's training. This accessible book provides a contemporary introduction to the classical techniques and modern extensions of [...]
Provides an account of intellectual property law. This book deals with the underlying policies influencing the direction of the law, and the issues facing the discipline. The international and European dimensions are covered together with the domestic position, highlighting regional variations.[...]
Contemporary Intellectual Property: Law and Policy offers a unique perspective on intellectual property law, unrivalled amongst IP textbooks available today. Beyond providing an up-to-date account of intellectual property law, the text examines the complex policies that inform and guide modern IP l[...]
During the performances of fashionable operas in an unidentified but "civilized" town in northern Europe, the musicians (with the exception of the conscientious bass drummer) tell tales, read stories, and exchange gossip to relieve the tedium of the bad music they are paid to perform. In this deligh[...]