wyszukanych pozycji: 26
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Speaking of Wagner: Talking to Audiences about the Ring of the Nibelung
ISBN: 9781680530964 / Angielski / Twarda / 2020 / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych (Dostawa w 2026 r.) Speaking of Wagner compiles in a new and highly accessible format celebrated author, lecturer, and Metropolitan Opera commentator William Berger's collection of talks and presentations about Richard Wagner, the most controversial, and perhaps the most widely influential, artist in history. These talks have been successful with diverse audiences, ranging from newcomers to the field to the most exacting experts, often at the same time! Berger's book preserves that wide range of tone: erudite but engaging, from lofty to startlingly coarse (as the subject requires), and connecting the subject to...
Speaking of Wagner compiles in a new and highly accessible format celebrated author, lecturer, and Metropolitan Opera commentator William Berger's col...
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380,96 |
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Puccini Without Excuses: A Refreshing Reassessment of the World's Most Popular Composer
ISBN: 9781400077786 / Angielski / Miękka / 2005 / 480 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych (Dostawa w 2026 r.) Puccini is the most beloved composer of opera in the world: one quarter of all opera performances in the U.S. are of his operas, his music pervades movie soundtracks, and his plots have infiltrated our popular culture. But, although Puccini s art still captivates audiences and the popularity of such works as Tosca, La Boh?me, and Madama Butterfly has never waned, he has long been a victim of critical snobbery and cultural marginalization. In this witty and informative guide for beginners and fans alike, William Berger sets the record straight, reclaiming Puccini as a... Puccini is the most beloved composer of opera in the world: one quarter of all opera performances in the U.S. are of his operas, his music pervades... |
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83,85 |
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Speaking of Wagner: Talking to Audiences about the Ring of the Nibelung
ISBN: 9781680530971 / Angielski / Miękka / 2021 / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych (Dostawa w 2026 r.) |
cena:
114,16 |
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Freddie The Fly
ISBN: 9781418480110 / Angielski / Miękka / 2004 / 60 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych (Dostawa w 2026 r.) Who could guess that a common, ordinary, every day fly could be special. Yet, in Freddie The Fly, the reader will soon recognize that Freddie is, indeed, quite special. Like anyone of us, the little guy unfortunately has a bad habit. His friends warn him, even scold him, but again like any of us, he does not heed their advice. Happily flying into his destiny, Freddie not only entertains but gives a powerful lesson as well. Join him and his friends as they do what every good fly does best, buzz around and look for the occasional feast to be had. Perhaps we, too, can learn the lesson Freddie...
Who could guess that a common, ordinary, every day fly could be special. Yet, in Freddie The Fly, the reader will soon recognize that Freddie is, inde...
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131,53 |
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Living with Asthma
ISBN: 9780816064830 / Angielski / Twarda / 2007 / 192 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych (Dostawa w 2026 r.) Topics covered include:
- What is the disease? - How does the disease function, and how does it affect the body? - How can one recognize the signs and symptoms of the disease? - What causes the disease? - How many people are affected by it? - What treatments are available, and are they effective? What side effects do they have? - How does the disease impact day-to-day living? - What social repercussions can the disease have? - What should one expect going through recovery or as the disease progresses? - How can one help friends and family cope with the... Topics covered include:
- What is the disease? - How does the disease function, and how does it affect the body? - How can one recognize the... |
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141,40 |
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Papa's Sara Wants to Bake
ISBN: 9781418480103 / Angielski / Miękka / 2004 / 80 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych (Dostawa w 2026 r.) Papa's special little grand daughter, Sara, wants very much to bake something for the rest of her family. She loves to help Grandma bake 'goodies' at every possible opportunity. Unfortunately, she hasn't learned to read very well yet and that presents a problem. Undaunted by such a setback and unable to summon help in reading the recipe, she decides to bake something by herself anyway. The adventure that Sara embarks upon, if only a fantasy, is one to behold. Her story not only points out the necessity of gaining good reading skills but is sure to delight nearly anyone who ever wanted to bake...
Papa's special little grand daughter, Sara, wants very much to bake something for the rest of her family. She loves to help Grandma bake 'goodies' at ...
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155,35 |
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Wagner Without Fear: Learning to Love--And Even Enjoy--Opera's Most Demanding Genius
ISBN: 9780375700545 / Angielski / Miękka / 1998 / 464 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych (Dostawa w 2026 r.) Do you cringe when your opera-loving friends start raving about the latest production of Tristan? Do you feel faint just thinking about the six-hour performance of Parsifal you were given tickets to? Does your mate accuse you of having a Tannhauser complex? If you're baffled by the behavior of Wagner worshipers, if you've longed to fathom the mysteries of Wagner's ever-increasing popularity, or if you just want to better understand and enjoy the performances you're attending, you'll find this delightful book indispensable.
William Berger is the most helpful guide one could hope to find... Do you cringe when your opera-loving friends start raving about the latest production of Tristan? Do you feel faint just thinking about the six-hour p...
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83,85 |
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A Different Night before Christmas
ISBN: 9781418480097 / Angielski / Miękka / 2004 / 52 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych (Dostawa w 2026 r.) What family has not had a holiday that has turned out quite different than the one they planned? The family in Different Night Before Christmas, certainly has an exciting one. Throughout the story, a web of valuable truth is woven. Love and concern for each other is more valuable than any special holiday present one could ever receive. It is that thread of love that brings us through even the darkest hour to prevail against any setback or adversity that may challenge us. Delightful, exceptionally funny in parts, it is an adventure that is sure to impact any age reader with the truth that a...
What family has not had a holiday that has turned out quite different than the one they planned? The family in Different Night Before Christmas, certa...
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cena:
120,19 |
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Tall-Tale Katie
ISBN: 9781418480127 / Angielski / Miękka / 2004 / 112 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych (Dostawa w 2026 r.) Katie is a delightful, vivacious young lady ten years old. Her adventuresome spirit is only exceeded by her tendency to stretch the truth a little bit once in a while. Her stories often go into flights of marvelous fantasy that entertain and delight nearly every age, especially those who appreciate a young imagination and the spinning of a good yarn. In the end, there comes a moral, a truth out of the mouth of youth, that few of us could deny. Tall-Tale Katie is an adventure that is sure to grab anybody who has ever told a 'stretched' tale right where they live. It is sure to put a smile on...
Katie is a delightful, vivacious young lady ten years old. Her adventuresome spirit is only exceeded by her tendency to stretch the truth a little bit...
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199,57 |
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Living with Asthma
ISBN: 9780816075607 / Angielski / Miękka / 2008 / 183 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych (Dostawa w 2026 r.) Asthma is a chronic life-threatening lung disease that affects nearly 5 million teens, causing episodes of wheezing, coughing, and breathing difficulty. It affects about 1 or 2 teens out of 10, and is the most common reason teens miss school in this country. Living with Asthma is a straightforward guide offering authoritative information on coping and living with the disease. This accessible book features dramatized, real-life examples that allow readers to fully grasp the impact asthma can have on everyday living. Appendixes contain such useful information as organizations, support groups,...
Asthma is a chronic life-threatening lung disease that affects nearly 5 million teens, causing episodes of wheezing, coughing, and breathing difficult...
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58,49 |
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Serving Others Through God
ISBN: 9798321324578 / Angielski / Miękka / 2024 / 128 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych (Dostawa w 2026 r.) |
cena:
96,05 |
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Coming Up For Air: Rising Above Life's Challenges
ISBN: 9798307783580 / Angielski / Miękka / 2025 / 154 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych (Dostawa w 2026 r.) |
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112,06 |
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Fan The Flame
ISBN: 9781418482046 / Angielski / Twarda / 2004 / 680 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych (Dostawa w 2026 r.) The world had seen many conflicts and cruel wars. In a relatively short span of time, mankind had progressed from stone spears to nuclear and biological weapons. The ingredients for such tools of mass destruction had been disappearing from certain countries and research centers for the last decade or two. A naive nation was surprised and totally unprepared for the unleashing of a man-made Hell. The question is; "Could they survive in a world gone suddenly insane? That remained to be proven. Jim Rae was just one of the thousands of commercial drivers that guide their semi tractor trailers...
The world had seen many conflicts and cruel wars. In a relatively short span of time, mankind had progressed from stone spears to nuclear and biologic...
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181,20 |
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Asthma
ISBN: 9780195384390 / Angielski / Miękka / 2009 / 112 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych (Dostawa w 2026 r.) Asthma is a common chronic inflammatory condition affecting the airways and displays a varied phenotypic picture. It is becoming increasingly recognized by healthcare workers and epidemiological studies suggest that along with other atopic diseases, its prevalence is rising. The precise etiology of asthma remains uncertain, but genetic and environmental factors such as viruses, country of origin, allergen exposure, early use of antibiotics, and numbers of siblings have all been implicated in its inception and development. Pathologically it is characterized by inflammation, physiologically by...
Asthma is a common chronic inflammatory condition affecting the airways and displays a varied phenotypic picture. It is becoming increasingly recogniz...
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140,26 |
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Fan The Flame
ISBN: 9781418482039 / Angielski / Miękka / 2004 / 680 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych (Dostawa w 2026 r.) |
cena:
126,78 |
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The Bog Babies
ISBN: 9781420884203 / Angielski / Miękka / 2005 / 468 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych (Dostawa w 2026 r.) |
cena:
98,14 |
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The Bog Babies
ISBN: 9781420884197 / Angielski / Twarda / 2005 / 468 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych (Dostawa w 2026 r.) |
cena:
149,37 |
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The Heterodox Theory of Social Costs: By K. William Kapp
ISBN: 9781138299351 / Angielski / Miękka / 2017 / 166 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych (Dostawa w 2026 r.) In K. William Kapp's most important work, Social Costs and Social Benefits, he argued that social controls are necessary to both reduce the social costs and increase the social benefits of the economy - aspects which are neglected under a system of free enterprise. Merging arguments from Thorstein Veblen, Karl Marx and Max Weber, Kapp develops a genuinely heterodox theory that analyzes social costs as large-scale damages that are caused by markets and require systemic solutions. The core of this book are the chapters on the social costs of markets and neoclassical... In K. William Kapp's most important work, Social Costs and Social Benefits, he argued that social controls are necessary to both reduce the ... |
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243,84 |
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The Great Globe Itself: A Preface to World Affairs
ISBN: 9781138536036 / Angielski / Twarda / 2017 / 365 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych (Dostawa w 2026 r.) |
cena:
707,28 |
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When Dreams Come True
ISBN: 9781023247290 / Angielski Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych (Dostawa w 2026 r.) |
cena:
89,43 |