Aaron Copland and His World (The Bard Music Festival)

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Aaron Copland and His World reassesses the legacy of one of America's best-loved composers at a pivotal moment--as his life and work shift from the realm of personal memory to that of history. This collection of seventeen essays by distinguished scholars of American music explores the stages of cultural change on which Copland's long life (1900 to 1990) unfolded: from the modernist experiments of the 1920s, through the progressive populism of the Great Depression and the urgencies of World War II, to postwar political backlash and the rise of serialism in the 1950s and the cultural turbulence of the 1960s.

Continually responding to an ever-changing political and cultural panorama, Copland kept a firm focus on both his private muse and the public he served. No self-absorbed recluse, he was very much a public figure who devoted his career to building support systems to help composers function productively in America. This book critiques Copland's work in these shifting contexts.

The topics include Copland's role in shaping an American school of modern dance; his relationship with Leonard Bernstein; his homosexuality, especially as influenced by the writings of André Gide; and explorations of cultural nationalism. Copland's rich correspondence with the composer and critic Arthur Berger, who helped set the parameters of Copland's reception, is published here in its entirety, edited by Wayne Shirley. The contributors include Emily Abrams, Paul Anderson, Elliott Antokoletz, Leon Botstein, Martin Brody, Elizabeth Crist, Morris Dickstein, Lynn Garafola, Melissa de Graaf, Neil Lerner, Gail Levin, Beth Levy, Vivian Perlis, Howard Pollack, and Larry Starr.

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Aaron Copland and His World.(Book review): An article from: Notes
Jennifer DeLapp Birkett
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Title: Aaron Copland and His World.(Book review)
Author: Jennifer DeLapp Birkett
Publication: Notes (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 1, 2006
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Volume: 63 Issue: 1 Page: 119(3)

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A Frivolous Distinction, Fashion and Needlework in the Works of Jane Austen
Penelope Byrde
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Fashion and needlework in the works of Jane Austen.

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A frivolous distinction: Fashion and needlework in the works of Jane Austen
Penelope Byrde
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Estimating lace and muslin: dress and fashion in Jane Austen and her world. (Conference Papers).: An article from: Persuasions: The Jane Austen Journal

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Estimating lace and muslin: dress and fashion in Jane Austen and her world. (Conference Papers).: An article from: Persuasions: The Jane Austen Journal
Jeffrey A. Nigro
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This digital document is an article from Persuasions: The Jane Austen Journal, published by Jane Austen Society of North America on January 1, 2001. The length of the article is 5543 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Estimating lace and muslin: dress and fashion in Jane Austen and her world. (Conference Papers).
Author: Jeffrey A. Nigro
Publication: Persuasions: The Jane Austen Journal (Magazine/Journal)
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Jane Austen Fashion : Fashion and Needlework in the Works of Jane Austen

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A Charming introduction to fashion in Jane Austen's time

Jane Austen Fashion : Fashion and Needlework in the Works of Jane Austen
Penelope Byrde
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A Charming introduction to fashion in Jane Austen's time.......2007-01-03

This is a lovely little book with numerous color pictures, mostly fashion plates, and decorative chapter headings. The title of the chapter is in red, there is an orange decoration, and then the first letter is enlarged and printed in blue, a very pretty effect. Further, the author, Penelope Byrde, is curator at the fabulous Bath Museum of Costume and an established expert in the field. If one is looking for a good introduction to the era's costumes, especially one that is visually pleasing as well as informative, this is a great choice. I would consider it as particularly suited as a gift to someone just learning about the era.

The discussions are tied into Jane Austen's life and works, with extensive quotations of her novels, letters, and family accounts. These are carefully annotated. The bibliiography deals with sources about Austen, rather than further costume references.

I suppose that this does offer a great deal for people who are truly knowledgeable about the subject, but for those of us who know a bit, but not a lot, it is still useful. It seems that I always learn a bit more than I knew. The pictures alone may make one want the book, even if one does have other sources, and one does have the assurance that Byrde is authoritative.

I am left with one question: is the very different silhouette shown in Niklaus von de Heideloff's plates (late 18th to very early 19th century) entirely due to changes in fashion (i.e., the narrowing of skirts, or did he just like to draw women with more abundant figures?

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Written by an archivist with forty years of experience in England, the United States, and Canada, Appraising Moving Images is a practical guide to archival and monetary appraisal of moving images for anyone who has responsibility for moving image collections.

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The Lady Chapel constructed at the wish of Henry VII at Westminster Abbey is the last great masterpiece of English medieval architecture, and the culminating achievement of over three hundred years of development in the gothic style, at the point where it intersects with the new movements of the Renaissance. The burial place of some fifteen kings and queens, it houses both the largest surviving programme of gothic figure sculpture and the earliest and finest Renaissance tomb sculptures in England. This new book covers all the most important aspects of the Chapel's history, from the establishment of the cult of the Virgin in the twelfth century to the restoration of the 1990s, which provided an unrepeatable opportunity for close examination of the structure and contents of the building which is the subject of this volume.Contributors: ROGER BOWERS, DONALD BUTTRESS, THOMAS COCKE, MARGARET CONDON, BARBARA HARVEY, JACQUES HEYMAN, PHILLIP LINDLEY, RICHARD MORTIMER, JULIAN MUNBY, JOHN PHYSICK, ANDREW REYNOLDS, TIM TATTON-BROWN, CHARLES TRACY, CHRISTOPHER WILSON. Historians of British Art Book Prize for 2003 RICHARD MORTIMER is Keeper of the Muniments, Westminster Abbey; TIM TATTON-BROWN is Consultant Archaeologist to Westminster Abbey.

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The Darklands is an evil place, home to the Darklords, the ancient enemy of Summerlund and sworn foes to the Kai Order. This hugely detailed book provides every piece of information on this despicable place, allowing Games Masters to run their players through its dangerous locales and introducing them to the inhabitants of this place. Players will find this book invalubale if they are to have any chance at all of surviving this hellish realm.

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Self-Rewarding

Make Their Day

Make Their Day!

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Make Their Day! Employee Recognition That Works
Cindy Ventrice
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Written from the employees' viewpoint, this book explains why good working relationships form the core of effective workplace recognition

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A Good Read!.......2004-03-01

Author Cindy Ventrice, a management consultant specializing in employee morale, suggests ways to give recognition, not just rewards, to help employee morale and productivity. While some of her tips may sound familiar to those who have read other books on this subject, she is particularly helpful when she suggests which types of rewards work best, and for which employees. She incorporates psychological motivational theory and suggests measurement tools that will give you feedback on which techniques are most effective. We recommend this generally solid book to top executives, managers, HR personnel, workshop leaders and trainers handling employment issues. And, by the way, we really appreciate you. You're doing swell work. Thanks.

Self-Rewarding.......2004-01-24

Saying thanks is not just good manners; it's good business practice. Employers often fail to realize that acknowledging an employee's contributions is an easy and effective form of motivation. And consistent acknowledgement reduces the need for outlay of significant cash, although when something material is given, it should be nice. At www.capitolengraving.com, we have substantial experience in the recognition industry and often remind clients not to give mixed messages by thanking an individual with a cheap gift. Use a mix of techniques, as detailed in this book, to thank and impress outstanding employees.

Make Their Day.......2003-11-16

Recognition is one of the key management practices that is often overlooked. This book gives the reader lots of easy to implement ideas and a variety of solutions. All managers should keep this practical guide visible in their office. We would all be a lot happier if our efforts were recognized in meaningful ways as suggested by Cindy Ventrice. She gives simple answers to a universal problem.

Make Their Day!.......2003-05-16

Super book!! If you follow the advice in Make Their Day! your employees will be more fulfilled, more productive, and confident. It outlines simple and efficient ways to recognize employees wihtout taking time out from busy schedules and without spending money. As a manager, I believe that recognition is the cornerstone of exemplary performance.

This book rocks!.......2003-04-30

If you want to learn how to better recognize employees in your organization or if you're not satisfied with how your workplace recognizes your contributions, buy this book. It explains how to give recognition that is **meaningful** and matters. It also introduces the innovative concept of self-recognition. If you're not getting the recognition you want at work, there are things you can do to recognize yourself and feel more satisfied. A must read for human resource professionals, managers, execs, and every employee. The ideas in the book have made a very positive difference for how I recognize myself and others at work.

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The Columbine tragedy in April 1999 pierced the heart of our country. In December 1999, we learned that the teenage killers specifically targeted Rachel Scott and mocked her Christian faith on their chilling, homemade videotapes. Rachel Scott died for her faith. Now her parents talk about Rachel's life and how they have found meaning in their daughter's martyrdom in the aftermath of the school shooting. Rachel's Tears comes from a heartfelt need to celebrate this young girl's life, to work through the grief and the questions of a nation, and to comfort those who have been touched by violence in our schools today. Using excerpts and drawings from Rachel's own journals, her parents offer a spiritual perspective on the Columbine tragedy and provide a vision of hope for preventing youth violence across the nation.

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Beautifully done book.......2007-05-19

This young lady was a beautiful soul. It is a sad story but one of hope as well.
Her parents did a wonderful job describing the tragic story.
Anyone interested in the Columbine event should read this.
Excellent.

blessed.......2007-05-04

i was so blessed by the words of faith that your little girl has shared.Its very rare to see such faith in anyone.Thank You for sharing her story. It has really blessed me.

Rachel is weeping for her children.......2007-03-26

This is an awesome book. I wept more than once while reading it. For those of you unfamiliar, this book is about the story of Rachel Joy Scott, a young girl, deeply committed to Christ who was martyred in the infamous Columbine High School massacre. I learned a lot about this horrible event, and the wonderful life of this girl who knew, as evidenced by her journals, that she would die young. After reading this book, I became convinced, as Darrell Scott was the morning of the killings, that this was a spiritual event. It is interesting to note that prior to the killings of April 20, Klebold and Harris had turned a school project detailing their dark fantasies, and no on seemed to have picked up on this. I gave this book five stars not based on quality of writing, which could have used some thorough editing, but on the story, which blew me away. I think everyone who has children should read this book.
People who claim that the demonic music,tv,video games have no impact on their children should definitely read this book. I also agree with Darrell Scott's opinion that is clear these children(the murderers) opened themselves up to spirtitual influence that were beyond their control.Klebold and Harris deliberately targeted Christians on that day, and they had made tapes prior to the event that illustrate their intense hate and dislike of Christians. I ######### this book, but don't be suprised if this book changes your outlook on things!
Thus says the LORD,
"A voice is heard in Ramah,
Lamentation and bitter weeping.
Rachel is weeping for her children;
She refuses to be comforted for her children,
Because they are no more

True story.......2007-03-23

This is a very emotional book, especially since it is a true story. I think this is a really good way to make teens aware of what kind of society we live in. It gives them the opportunity to look for some of the signs before something can go terrilby wrong. Make your children aware of their surroundings, educate them.

Amazing story.......2007-02-25

This is the most inspirational book I have read in years. I highly reccommend it to everyone. A sad but beautiful story of a very brave young woman.

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A must read for WWII history buffs and students alike........1999-10-04

Great Book! One of the most accurate accounts of FDR & Stalin

The official reviews are biased by entrenched misinformation.......1998-09-11

Telling the truth takes guts when it comes to a sanctified icon, backed by well established and fed ignorance. The brave author tells it the way it is, as far as he knows. "Some of my best friends are communists" came from the mouth of FDR when a congressman attempted to alert him of the "imaginary" danger of communist theft, subversion and outright treason in his administration. If the author takes a good look at what is to be found behind these words, he might have to think twice before he gives his findings to the printer. But in long run he will feel good.

"...It was folly to believe that if Russia was treated as a friendly ally that country would respond in kind", said in 1957 Nicholas Roosevelt. A folly it was, for which a hundred excuses are found. A folly glorified to this day by almost all.

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Paddy's Lament - A Must Read

~ Shame on the Brits~

Paddy's Lament, Ireland 1846-1847

What I didn't learn in high school...

Decent Overview of Famine Years, But there Are Better

Paddy's Lament, Ireland 1846-1847: Prelude to Hatred
Thomas Gallagher
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Black Potatoes: The Story of the Great Irish Famine, 1845-1850

ASIN: 0156707004

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Ireland in the mid-1800s was primarily a population of peasants, forced to live on a single, moderately nutritious crop: potatoes. Suddenly, in 1846, an unknown and uncontrollable disease turned the potato crop to inedible slime, and all Ireland was threatened. Index.

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Paddy's Lament - A Must Read.......2007-02-15

This is an incredibly detailed and descriptive account of what actually happened during those years of the potato famine where the Irish suffered unbelievably inhumane treatment from Britain. There is too much to possibly comment on in this short space. It is an absolutely fabulous book, written very well, and is a great start for anyone digging into Irish history wanting to get right to the point of things. Simply put: Its a must read! I actually walked away feeling proud of my Irish Catholic Heritage for what they survived, but ashamed of the English Protestant in me.

~ Shame on the Brits~.......2005-12-31

Without exaggeration I can say this is one of the best books I have ever read. This well written investigation and revelation of the near termination of the Irish people during the potato famine at the hands of the British is one that should be read by all interested in history.The cruel history of Ireland under rule of England is throughly laid out here. Even the African American slave was treated better by his slave masters in America in that he was fed the waste and guts of hogs, the Irish were left to starve slowly to death. Can England ever be forgiven of her crimes against this humanity, the Irish ? Pity those that stood in judgement before a just God. This book should be required reading in all high school history classes. Pity my poor ancestors...God rest their souls.

Paddy's Lament, Ireland 1846-1847.......2005-11-08

I was very happy dealing with this company. My book arrived when they said it would

What I didn't learn in high school..........2005-10-14

I am not an expert on Irish history or even particularly well-read about it, but this book caught my attention. Actually, my interest had been sparked by a song by Sinead O'Connor titled "Famine" and its claim that there "never really was one." Her point was that there was enough food for the Irish but that it was sent to England while the Irish starved. It was a good song but left me wondering if that wasn't an oversimplified account and a gross overstatement of British culpability. This book not only supports O'Connor's assertions, it details them using diaries, letters, and other documents to support its claims. I found myself wondering, why didn't anyone tell me about this before? I never heard or read anything about it when I was a student, and Social Studies was one of the two classes I was most interested in. Now, as a teacher, I look at the five world history textbooks and I see why. In the five books combined there are 19 pages about the Holocaust, 24 pages about slavery in America- and 3 paragraphs about the Irish Potato Famine. I'm not saying the books shouldn't spend significant time on the Holocaust and slavery (I'd like to see them address these two issues in greater detail), and I'm not suggesting there should be an entire chapter on the famine-but I do think schools should teach about the way the Irish Catholics were forced to send food to England, were forced to tithe the Anglican church, the British were slow to respond to the crisis and provided a flavored soup nearly devoid of nutrition, and the way the Irish were exploited to take "coffin ships" to America. Unless/until the textbooks cover this topic in more detail, let's hope more people stumble upon this book and others like it.

Decent Overview of Famine Years, But there Are Better.......2005-09-29

Thomas Gallagher sets out to recount the events of the worst two years of the Great Potato Famine in Ireland and in doing so find the roots of Irish hatred of the British in this approachable book.

Gallagher's book is set out in three distinct sections. In the first he recounts the history of English domination in Ireland focusing especially on the basis for the economic disparities between the landed gentry in Ireland and the majority of the native Irish -- disparities that were in existance for centuries and only began to fade away during the latter half of the 20th century.

From here he does a fairly good job of recounting the events and history of the potato blight itself and the horrors that were created by the failure of the potato crop and the inaction and lack of response of the British authorities to do anything about it.

In these first two parts of the book, Gallagher sets forth an approachable and fairly good recounting of the events of this period. Although relying heavily on other secondary sources, this is a reliable summary of this period, especially for someone unfamiliar with Irish history, especially the history of this dark period in Ireland.

However, in the third part of the book Gallagher strays greatly from "history" and delves into something more along the lines of historical fiction, and bad historical fiction at that. In this final part of the book, Gallagher reconstructs events that occurred on many of the immigrant ships taking Irish fleeing from starvation to new opportunities in America. In doing this, he uses the device of following three immigrants who met on the boat and detailing their story from Ireland to the ship itself and then following them as they settle in New York. He essentially makes up the events, conversations and situations that these three encounter.

The devices used by the author in the final part of this book detract greatly from the book as a whole. The worst part about this final chapter is how greatly it strays from the format of the rest of the book. It is as if the author ran out of research material and just relied on his imagination to fill out the rest of the book.

That being said, the book on whole is not bad. I would recommend it for readers who have a passing interest in this period in Irish history and want an overview of the awful events of this time. For those looking for a more complete and encompassing history, check out Cecil Woodham-Smith's "The Great Hunger".

Paddy's Lament Ireland 1846-1847 Prelude to Hatred

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Paddy's Lament Ireland 1846-1847 Prelude to Hatred
Thomas Gallagher
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Paddy's Lament, Ireland 1846-1847: Prelude to Hatred
Thomas Gallagher
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PADDY'S LAMENT, PRELUDE TO HATRED, IRELAND 1846-1847

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PADDY'S LAMENT, PRELUDE TO HATRED, IRELAND 1846-1847
THOMAS GALLAGHER
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Paddy's Lament: Ireland 1846-1847, Prelude to Hatred.
Thomas Gallagher
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