Boka tar for seg operaens historie fra Monteverdi og helt fram til i dag. Her presenteres komponister, operastykker, dirigenter og sangere, samt operahus med deres festivaler. I tilknytning til operastykkene får vi her oversikt over og anbefalinger av CD-innspillinger. Med ordforklaringer og stikkordregister.

Boka tar for seg operaens historie fra Monteverdi og helt fram til i dag. Her presenteres komponister, operastykker, dirigenter og sangere, samt operahus med deres festivaler. I tilknytning til operastykkene får vi her oversikt over og anbefalinger av CD-innspillinger. Med ordforklaringer og stikkordregister.

'This book is essential reading for the "citizen planner" because it reflects on the experiences of others to demonstrate how neighbourhood planning can meaningfully harness the social capital of communities, as well as the challenges involved.' Chris Bowden, Navigus PlanningNeighbourhood Planning (NP), introduced by the Localism Actof 2011, is the right for communities to decide the future of the places wherethey live and work. This book examines the experience of neighbourhoodplanners, analysing what communities have achieved, how they have done so andwhat went well or badly. Comparing NP with other forms of community planningand highlighting the main lessons learned so far, it acts as a navigation toolfor people already involved in neighbourhood planning, as well as thosecontemplating participation.

Composer-performer Julius Eastman (1940-90) was an enigma, both comfortable and uncomfortable in the many worlds he inhabited: black, white, gay, straight, classical music, disco, academia, and downtown New York. His music, insistent and straightforward, resists labels and seethes with a tension that resonates with musicians, scholars, and audiences today. Eastman's provocative titles, including Gay Guerrilla, Evil Nigger, Crazy Nigger, and others, assault us with his obsessions. Eastman tested limits with his political aggressiveness, as reflected in legendary scandals like his June 1975 performance of John Cage's Song Books, which featured homoerotic interjections, and the uproar over his titles at Northwestern University. These episodes are examples of Eastman's persistence in pushing the limits of the acceptable in the highly charged arenas of sexual and civil rights. In addition to analyses of Eastman's music, the essays in Gay Guerrilla provide background on his remarkable life history and the era's social landscape. The book presents an authentic portrait of a notable American artist that is compelling reading for the general reader as well as scholars interested in twentieth-century American music, American studies, gay rights, and civil rights.BR Contributors: David Borden, Luciano Chessa, Ryan Dohoney, Kyle Gann, Andrew Hanson-Dvoracek, R. Nemo Hill, Mary Jane Leach, Ren e Levine Packer, George E. Lewis, Matthew Mendez, John Patrick Thomas Ren e Levine Packer's book This Life of Sounds: Evenings for New Music in Buffalo received an ASCAP Deems Taylor Award for excellence. Mary Jane Leach is a composer and freelance writer, currently writing music and theatre criticism for the Albany Times-Union.

Historians increasingly emphasise that, in order to understand the industrial revolution fully as an economic, social and political process, the subject is best viewed from a regional, rather than a national, perspective. This book applies such an approach to the north-east of England in the early modern period, when, it is argued, the region experienced an early industrial revolution. Putting forward several new research findings and much new thinking, and covering many aspects of the economy of north-east England in the period, the book shows how rich and varied it was, and how vital the interplay of social, political and cultural forces was for industrial development. The book demonstrates that the economy of north-east England was not dominated by coal alone, and that previous historians' focus on 'the working class' misrepresents the full complexities of society in the period. Overall, the book has much to offer economic and social historians and historians of regional development generally, not just those interested in north-east England. ADRIAN GREEN is Lecturer in History at Durham University. He is co-editor of Regional Identities in North-East England, 1300-2000 (The Boydell Press, 2007). BARBARA CROSBIE is Assistant Professor in History at Durham University, and is completing a study of The Rising Generations: Age Relations and Cultural Change in Eighteenth-Century England. Contributors: A. T. BROWN, JOHN BROWN, ANDY BURN, BARBARA CROSBIE, ADRIAN GREEN , MATTHEW D. GREENHALL, LINDSAY HOUPT-VARNER, GWENDA MORGAN, PETER RUSHTON, LEONA SKELTON, PETER D. WRIGHT, KEITH WRIGHTSON

"A great read about a great man" - Taki, The SpectatorThe Enigma of Kidson is a moving, thought-provoking, inspiring and hilarious biography of an inspirational and controversial teacherMove over Mr Chips! Michael Kidson had everything that central casting requires of a legendary schoolmaster: a passion for his subject, a brilliant didactic style, a silly walk, a smelly spaniel, breath-taking rudeness, eccentric mannerisms and catchphrases, a maverick attitude towards authority, and above all, a deep empathy, loyalty and dedication towards his boys.He had an extraordinary influence on his pupils: David Cameron, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Johnnie Boden, Nicky Henderson, Sir Matthew Pinsent, Lupin and Dominic West among them.'I didnt expect to be moved to tears by a tribute book to an Etonian schoolmaster. But the story of Michael Kidson (1929-2015) drew me in and moved me deeply' - Ysenda Maxtone Graham, The Oldie This unique portrait features recollections and vignettes of incidents in the classroom and the tutorial. As Kidson was an inspirational History Beak (master), history is a strong theme throughout the book and through Kidson's life story we get a vivid social history of the latter part of the twentieth century, where the themes of education, culture, teaching, adolescence, discipline, mentorship, pronunciation, parenting, redemption and old age are all examined.

Inntil helt nylig hadde ikke vitenskapen noen fornuftige svar på hvorfor vi sover, hva godt det gjør eller hvorfor fravær av søvn er så skadelig. Til forskjell fra de andre basale livsfaktorene, som å spise, drikke og reprodusere oss, lå søvnens hensikt og mening liksom innhyllet bak et slør. Dette er den første boken i sitt slag, skrevet på bakgrunn av 20 års grunnforskning på søvn, der professor Matthew Walker avslører søvnens betydning for våre liv. Hvorfor vi sover tar for seg en omfattende tematikk; fra hva som i virkeligheten foregår i hjernen og kroppen når vi sover, drømmenes betydning, hva koffein og alkohol gjør med vår søvn og om hvordan vårt søvnmønster endrer seg gjennom livet. For å nevne noe. Dette er en bok som totalt endrer vår oppfattelse av hva søvn er - en ekstraordinær vokter av hele vår eksistens.

Principles of Comparative Politics offers the most comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to comparative inquiry, research, and scholarship. In this thoroughly revised Third Edition, students now have an even better guide to cross-national comparison and why it matters. The new edition retains a focus on the enduring questions with which scholars grapple, the issues about which consensus has started to emerge, and the tools comparativists use to get at the complex problems in the field.Updates to this edition include a new intuitive take on statistical analyses and a clearer explanation of how to interpret regression results; a thoroughly-revised chapter on culture and democracy that includes a more extensive discussion of cultural modernization theory and a new overview of survey methods for addressing sensitive topics; and a revised chapter on dictatorships that incorporates a principal-agent framework for understanding authoritarian institutions. Examples from the gender and politics literature have been incorporated into various chapters, and empirical examples and data on various types of institutions have been updated. The authors have thoughtfully streamlined chapters to better focus attention on key topics.

Sleep is one of the most important aspects of our life, health and longevity and yet it is increasingly neglected in twenty-first-century society, with devastating consequences: every major disease in the developed world - Alzheimer's, cancer, obesity, diabetes - has very strong links to deficient sleep. In this book, the first of its kind written by a scientific expert, Professor Matthew Walker explores twenty years of cutting-edge research to solve the mystery of why sleep matters. Looking at creatures from across the animal kingdom as well as major human studies, Why We Sleep delves in to everything from what really happens in our brains and bodies when we dream to how caffeine and alcohol affect sleep and why our sleep patterns change across a lifetime, transforming our appreciation of the extraordinary phenomenon that safeguards our existence.

The Friday Masowe apostolics of Zimbabwe refer to themselves as “the Christians who don’t read the Bible”.

Providing wide-ranging coverage and clear explanations, European Union Law is a trusted guide to the subject with a no-fuss style. Written in its trademark concise prose, the text distils complex ideas without sacrificing academic integrity. Focusing on the key debates surrounding EU law, this book encourages students to critique and apply the law, and to take a contextual approach to the subject. Students are invited to consider the key concepts in the law and to think for themselves, with the help of self-test questions and numerous suggestions for further reading. Digital formats and resources The eleventh edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats. The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access, along with functionality tools, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks. As the process of the UK leaving the EU unfolds, readers can also visit the OUP Brexit and EU Law online resources for up-to-date comment, opinion, and updates created to engage students with the legal and political issues and considerations at play: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/brexit

Lecturers/Instructors - Request a free digital inspection copy hereThis is the best book on the market for taking students from `how children acquire their first language' to the point wherethey can engage with key debates and current research in the field of child language. No background knowledge of linguistic theory is assumed and all specialist terms are introduced in clear, non-technical language.It is rare in its balanced presentation of evidence from both sides of the nature-nurture divide and its ability to make this complicated topic engaging and understandable to everyone.This edition includesExercises to foster an understanding of key concepts in language and linguistics A glossary of key terms so students can always check back on the more difficult terms Suggestions for further reading including fascinating TED Talks that bring the subject to life Access to Multiple Choice Quizzes and other online resources so students can check they've understood what they have just read

"A highly readable and superbly fun guide to the why and how of doing fieldwork in human geography... I recommend it highly to any geographer-wannabes and practicing-geographers. The latter group, including myself, might well rediscover the fun of doing geography."<br> <strong>- Professor Henry Yeung, National University of Singapore</strong><br> <br> "An excellent introduction to the art and science of fieldwork. It makes clear that fieldwork is not just about getting out of the classroom and gaining first-hand experience of places, it is about instilling passion about those places."<br> <strong>- Professor Stuart C. Aitken, San Diego State University </strong><br> <br> "An indispensible guide to fieldwork that will enrich the practice of geography in a myriad of different ways. In particular, the diverse materials presented here will encourage students and academics alike to pursue new approaches to their work and instil a greater understanding of the conceptual and methodological breadth of their discipline."<br> <strong>- Professor Matthew Gandy, University College London </strong><br> <br> "If fieldwork is an indispensable component of geographical education then this book is equally essential to making the most of fieldwork...This book gives students the tools to realise the full potential of what, for many, is the highlight of their geography degree."<br> <strong>- Professor Noel Castree, Manchester University </strong><br> <br> Fieldwork is a core component of Human Geography degree courses. In this lively and engaging book, Richard Phillips and Jennifer Johns provide a practical guide to help every student get the most out of their fieldwork. This book:<br> <ul><li>Encourages students to engage with fieldwork critically and imaginatively</li><li>Explains methods and contexts</li><li>Links the fieldwork with wider academic topics. </li></ul> It looks beyond the contents of research projects and field visits to address the broader experiences of fieldwork: working in groups, understanding your ethical position, developing skills for learning and employment and opening your eyes, ears and minds to the wider possibilities of your trip. Throughout the book, the authors present first person descriptions of field experiences and predicaments, written by fieldtrip leaders and students from around the world including the UK, Canada, Singapore, Australia and Africa.

For første gang kommer nå en komplett utgave av Anne fra Bjørkely oversatt så tett opp til originalen fra 1908 som mulig. Anne fra Bjørkely, på engelsk kjent som Anne of Green Gables, ble første gang utgitt i Canada i 1908. Lucy Maud Montgomerys klassiker - om den drømmende, snakkesalige og tenkende unge jenta fra Prince Edward Island - er en historie mange unge kvinner i over 100 år har trykket til sitt bryst . Bøkene om Anne er solgt i over 50 millioner eksemplarer og er oversatt til mer enn 20 språk. Det som imidlertid få lesere er klar over, er at ingen av de norske oversettelsene er komplette. Det mangler opptil 50 % av originalteksten og store deler av det drømmende og frodige språket, det som gir Anne identitet, mangler. Anne fra Bjørkely, er første bind i en serie på i alt åtte bøker.

'Shoot all the Bluejays you want, if you can hit 'em, but remember it's a sin to kill a Mockingbird.' A lawyer's advice to his children as he defends the real mockingbird of Harper Lee's classic novel - a black man charged with the rape of a white girl. Through the young eyes of Scout and Jem Finch, Harper Lee explores with exuberant humour the irrationality of adult attitudes to race and class in the Deep South of the thirties. The conscience of a town steeped in prejudice, violence and hypocrisy is pricked by the stamina of one man's struggle for justice. But the weight of history will only tolerate so much.

A memoir by one of the stars in the TV series Friends. Foreword by co-star Lisa Kudrow.

Inntil helt nylig hadde ikke vitenskapen noen fornuftige svar på hvorfor vi sover, hva godt det gjør eller hvorfor fravær av søvn er så skadelig. Til forskjell fra de andre basale livsfaktorene, som å spise, drikke og reprodusere oss, lå søvnens hensikt og mening liksom innhyllet bak et slør. Dette er den første boken i sitt slag, skrevet på bakgrunn av 20 års grunnforskning på søvn, der professor Matthew Walker avslører søvnens betydning for våre liv. Hvorfor vi sover tar for seg en omfattende tematikk; fra hva som i virkeligheten foregår i hjernen og kroppen når vi sover, drømmenes betydning, hva koffein og alkohol gjør med vår søvn og om hvordan vårt søvnmønster endrer seg gjennom livet. For å nevne noe. Dette er en bok som totalt endrer vår oppfattelse av hva søvn er - en ekstraordinær vokter av hele vår eksistens.

Den historiske romanens mester med ny bestselger. Denne gang står imperiet England for fall, og vår mann Matthew Shardlake befinner seg midt i begivenhetens sentrum. Sommeren 1545 er England i krig. Henrik den åttendes invasjon av Frankrike har spilt falitt, og en massiv fransk flåte forbereder seg på hevntokt over kanalen. Pundet er nedskrevet, folket sulter, og landet står foran sin verste krise noensinne. Mens unge menn i hele England blir innskrevet til militærtjeneste, blir Matthew Shardlake innkalt til selveste dronning Katarina Parr.