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Dinosaur Imagery: The Science of Lost Worlds and Jurassic Art (The Lanzendorf Collection)
John J. Lanzendorf Manufacturer: Academic Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
ASIN: 0124365906 |
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In 1985, a Chicago hair stylist named John Lanzendorf bought a sculpture of a Tyrannosaurus rex on a whim. Fifteen years later, he had added more than 420 pieces to that initial purchase, assembling a collection that, paleontologist Philip Currie writes, "is the envy of many museums," and that one day doubtless will form the core of a museum collection itself.Cataloguing only a portion of Lanzendorf's holdings, Dinosaur Imagery joins works by painters, animators, and sculptors, such as John Gurche, Donna Braginetz, and Gary Staab, with extended captions by paleontologists such as Michael Brett-Surman (Smithsonian Institution) and Mark Norell (American Museum of Natural History). The works of art range from the rigorously representational to the occasionally playful (but, fortunately, seldom kitschy), and there are some wonderful finds among them. The texts are revealing; it will come as news to many readers that the ancestor of the aforementioned T. rex may well have sported feathers (its posture, recent anatomical studies suggest, also resembled that of a chicken), that theropods hunted in packs, that sauropods traveled in herds, and that "the extinction of dinosaurs, although scientific dogma for decades, is now recognized as taxonomic illusion."
This well-made book is manna for fans of dinosaurs and dinosauriana, and an ideal gift for budding paleontologists. --Gregory McNamee
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The art of natural history is often both compelling and emotive, as well as emblematic of society's view of the world. This art reflects the messages that scientists hope to send to a general audience as a part of their effort to influence how public funds are spent in support of science. The art is the medium AND the message. The public fascination over dinosaurs has been fueled by images that eloquently illustrate current scientific theories about dinosaur behavior, physiology, locomotion, and reproduction. The evidence for many of these theories is very good. The art of dinosaur depiction is firmly rooted in the processes of scientific inquiry. Because the paintings and sculptures that illustrate dinosaur science are so powerful, collectors vie for this art paying top dollar to acquire it and display it. One of the largest personal collections is held by John Lanzendorf--over 100 superlative paintings and drawings, 40 significant sculptures (bronze), many other small pieces, drawings, figurines, action figures, and more. Artists represented in this unparalleled collection are the best illustrators, painters, sculptors and movie-magicians.Customer Reviews:
Dinosaur Imagery:The Science of Lost Worlds and Jurassic Art.......2004-11-12
I wish..........2001-11-04
The best dinosaur art collection available.......2001-08-16
the beauty of paleoart.......2000-11-07
A beautiful blend of art and science.......2000-07-29
The high quality photos of the paintings and sculptures are accompanied by substantial commentary on the subject matter either by the artists or by experts on the particular species. Much more than a coffee table book, it can also be used as a reference book, with the works of the finest paleo artists illustrating the science. The groupings and progression make a visual statement as to why John Lanzendorf continues to acquire these images and Academic Press and the Field Museum of Natural History are successfully displaying the collection.
Dinosaur Imagery also includes contact information (e-mail/web page addresses) for many of the artists and scientists who contributed to the variety and theme of the book, thus linking scientific imagination with the interactive cyber world.
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Manufacturer: Art Books Intl Ltd ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 887813483X |
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Peanuts All-Stars
Charles M. Schulz Manufacturer: Ballantine Books ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0345479823 Release Date: 2006-03-28 |
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IT’S GAME TIME, CHARLIE BROWN!Customer Reviews:
Good book.......2006-05-07
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Charlie Brown's All-Stars (Peanuts Storybook & Dramatized Tape Series/Book & Cassette)
Astor Music and Books Manufacturer: Astorbooks ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 1570070016 |
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Dark and Stormy Rides Again: The Best (?) from the Bulwer-Lytton Fiction Contest (Bulwer-Lytton Contest)
Manufacturer: Penguin (Non-Classics) ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0140254900 |
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The most recent of the Bulwer-Lytton collections;.......2001-03-20
If you enjoy the language enough to appreciate attempts to pillory those who abuse it, and have a sense of humor such that you find satire to be an appropriate form of pillorying, you will enjoy this book (and any of the others in the series, "It Was A Dark And Stormy Night", "Son Of It Was A Dark And Stormy Night", "It Was A Dark And Stormy Night: The Final Conflict", and "Bride Of Dark And Stormy"). I found this one to be on a par with "Final Conflict", which is to say, better than the original, but not quite as good as "Son Of...". (I've yet to track down a copy of "Bride Of...", so I can't compare this one to that one.)
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Dark and Stormy Rides Again: The Best (?) from the Bulwer-Lytton Fiction Contest
Scott [editor] Rice Manufacturer: Penguin USA ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000KQ04FK |
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Black Hawk Down: The Shooting Script (Newmarket Shooting Script Series)
Ken Nolan , Ridley Scott , Jerry Bruckheimer , and Mark Bowden Manufacturer: Newmarket Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 1557045305 |
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New in the acclaimed seriesbased on the bestselling book by Mark Bowden, the new movie from acclaimed director Ridley Scott (Gladiator), and renowned producer Jerry Bruckheimer (Pearl Harbor) starring Josh Hartnett, coming from Revolution Studios and distributed by Columbia Pictures in January 2002. Based on actual events, Black Hawk Down is the heroic account of a group of elite US soldiers sent into Mogadishu, Somalia in 1993 as part of a UN peacekeeping operation to quell the civil war and famine ravaging the country. Young Rangers and veteran Delta Force soldiers fight side by side against overwhelming odds. For eighteen harrowing hours, outnumbered and surrounded, tensions flare, friends are lost, alliances are formed and soldiers learn the true nature of war and heroism. The cast also includes: Eric Bana, Ewan McGregor, Tom Sizemore, William Fichiner, and Sam Shepard. 20 b/w photos. credits.Customer Reviews:
Great movie, but what sort of example is this for a budding screenwriter?.......2006-12-13
Excellent! Like you're watching the movie all over again........2002-04-17
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A Performer's Guide to Medieval Music (Music-Scholarship and Performance)
Manufacturer: Indiana University Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0253215331 |
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Concise essays by 29 performers and musicologists give solid guidance on various vocal repertories, instruments, and performance-practice issues. Contributors include Alejandro Planchart, Benjamin Bagby, and Herbert W. Myers.Customer Reviews:
I'm enthusiast!.......2006-06-28
Begin here.......2003-06-26
Sheep guts, neumes, and poetic imagination.......2001-01-05
For a taste now, if nothing else, anyone involved in recreating medieval music simply must read Benjamin Bagby's essay "Imagining the Early Medieval Harp." He presents a quest, and captures many hints to point to a truly passionate and organic reconstruction of authentic performance practice. Why do we go to such efforts to assemble these hints and scraps of the past? Why would we even think of limiting ourselves to musical instruments barely exceeding an octave? Imagine, with Mr Bagby, the legend of Tristan with his 8-10 stringed harp, described in a 13th c account as "playing such sweet tones and striking the harp so perfecly... that many who stood or sat nearby forgot their own names." This is a possible ideal even today: Read on!
Even more is given in the late Barbara Thornton's interview "The Voice," wherein very specific techniques are shared for cultivating a medieval imagination. Like a language itself, this imagination is also a receptivity to many emotional nuances and inflections that are simply not communicated by any other kind of music.
As Ms Thornton reflected, it was just as hard for a medieval person to gain mastery of medieval tradition as it is for us today. "The building blocks in medieval tradition are known and available." You'll find a treasury of them here.
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Medieval and Renaissance Music: A Performer's Guide
Timothy J. McGee Manufacturer: University of Toronto Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0802067298 |
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Over the past twenty-five years Europe and North America have witnessed an enormous revival of interest in early music. Since the late 1950s numerous professional and amateur ensembles have delighted audiences with the vocal and instrumental music of the twelffth to the sixteenth centuries, while scholars have addressed themselves to the many problems involved in its authentic re-creation. This book unites the two fields; it is both a summary of the most recent scholarly investigations into the subject and a practical guide to the performance of early music based on the experience of the author and others who have performed a sizable portion of the early repertory.
McGee lays out clearly the foundation and background of each of the performance problems, presenting the most recent research and pointing out areas of incomplete knowledge and controversy, and then introduces practical solutions based on the scholarship.
All the topics necessary for a historical performance of early music are discussed: tempo, rhythmic flow, instrumentation, ornamentation, articulation, improvisation, style, and singing technique, along with some practical hints for selecting a program and shoosing substitute instruments. The final chapters is a reference guide to modern editions of the music and an introduction to the scholarly literature on early music performances.
At the time of publication, this book was the first to address the problem of how to perform medieval and Renaissance music. It is intended for both the amateur performing musician and the serious student.
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Great reference for performers.......2001-07-13
A Performer's Companion.......2000-06-28
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A Performer's Guide to Renaissance Music (Publications of the Early Music Institute)
Manufacturer: Indiana University Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
ASIN: 0253348668 |
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Revised and expanded since it first appeared in 1991, the guide features two new chapters on ornamentation and rehearsal techniques, as well as updated reference materials, internet resources, and other new material made available only in the last decade.The guide is comprised of focused chapters on performance practice issues such as vocal and choral music; various types of ensembles; profiles of specific instruments; instrumentation; performance practice issues; theory; dance; regional profiles of Renaissance music; and guidelines for directors. The format addresses the widest possible audience for early music, including amateur and professional performers, musicologists, theorists, and educators.
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Easy Guide to the Classical Sicilian: Including Richter-Rauzer and Sozin Attacks
Jouni Yrjola Manufacturer: Everyman Chess ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 1857445244 |
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The Classical Sicilian is one of the most popular openings among top-class grandmasters as Black develops in straightforward and logical fashion. Whether White tries an immediate attack or chooses a quieter approach, Black retains the famed Sicilian counter-punch. The Classical is surprisingly neglected in chess literature; Grandmaster Yrjola finally reveals both the theory and concepts behind this well respected opening, making it accessible to players of all levels.This guide is written by a renowned Classical Sicilian expert, covers all of White's main replies and explains an opening played regularly by Anand, Kramnik and Shirov.
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A good "Easy Guide".......2003-08-04
Regarding all major variations, he presents general themes and plans for both sides. There are many diagrams, and in some cases the positions in the diagrams are closely related which helps you understand the connection between some plans.In my opinion, these are very instructive.
After each variation is covered, he starts a discussion entitled "Which line to choose in the (for example) Sozin)", where he explains firstly his own view and experience and then generally the differences, which line suits the positional player, the aggressive player, the solid player etc. From someone who has tested different lines in various variations and then read his discussion afterwards, I can say that he is right on many points.
Between me and some of my friends, we own all the Easy Guides in the different Sicilian Openings and a few others as well. In my opinion, this one is the best.
The Best Repertoire Book I've Seen.......2002-01-03
Know thy ennemy like thyself........2001-08-19
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180 Ways to Walk the Motivation Talk
John Baldoni , and Eric Harvey Manufacturer: Performance Systems Co ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 1885228449 |
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It's one of the most important yet underutilized factors affecting business today. And, fact is, your very success hinges on the ability of leaders throughout your organization to make it happen.It's called MOTIVATION ... and it's what this handbook is all about.
This quick-reference handbook provides leaders at all levels with insights, strategies, and "how-to" techniques they can use immediately to "light a fire" under others ... and themselves.
180 Ways To Walk The Motivation Talk is a practical, cost-effective guide for energizing your entire organization to achieve higher levels of collaboration, commitment, and productivity.
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Highly Appreciated.......2005-07-27
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180 ways to walk the motivation talk: Proven and practical "how-tos" to energize everyone in your organization
John Baldoni Manufacturer: Walk the Talk Co ProductGroup: Book Binding: Unknown Binding ASIN: B0006RVTDO |
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