I spent more than half my life; when I ought to have been enjoying myself; arguing and planning and running around like a maniac; all to sell a lot of things to people I didnt know; so that I could buy a lot of things that I didnt have time to use. Sheer lunacy. And it took nothing less than an atom bomb to blow me out of it.rdquo;Following a devastating nuclear war which has seen Britain bombed back into the pre-industrial past; Stephen Dawlish and his family live a quiet rural life. Until their quiet; agrarian existence is disrupted by the appearance of three representatives of the New World Order ndash; an American; a Russian and an Indian ndash; who have devastating plans that will end their new peaceful way of life forever... Where do you get SOUL? From watching your parents sell the house you grew up in? From discovering the family secret about your crazy cousin? Or from the childhood records found in your parentsrsquo; basement? From Stevie; Aretha; Marvin; Chaka; Barry; Gladyshellip;and Colman. Propelled by the beat of classic soul; smooth RB and disco; this is the soundtrack of a boyrsquo;s coming of age in 70s and 80s Philadelphia. A Boy and His Soul was the recipient of the Lucille Lortel Award Best Solo Show; GLAAD Media Award Best Play On or Off Broadway and the ITBA Best Solo Show awards. Programme Notes is a collection of commissioned essays; case studies and interviews reflecting the exciting and complex relationships between lsquo;mainstreamrsquo; stages and lsquo;experimentalrsquo; theatre practices.The first edition of Programme Notes; published in 2007; featured contributions by Lyn Gardner; Tim Etchells; Neil Bartlett; Stella Hall; John E McGrath; Alan Rivett; Mark Borkowski; Rose Fenton; Brian Logan; Lucy Neal; Keith Khan; Simon Casson; Louise Jeffreys; Judith Knight and Toni Racklin.This revised and expanded edition includes the original contributions whilst illustrating some of the seismic shifts that have taken place across the theatre landscape of the UK since 2007 through profiles of the work ofManchester International Festival; National Theatre of Scotland; BAC (Battersea Arts Centre) and Forest Fringe. Programme Notes features new contributions by Marina Abramovic; Alex Poots; Amanda Coogan; Vicky Featherstone; Mary Brennan; David Micklem; David Jubb; Andy Field and Deborah Pearson. A unique comparative study based on funded research; of eleven city regions across three continents looking at changes over the last 30 years. Detailed changes in land use are presented here with series of maps prepared especially for the study. The socio-economic and physical forms of city regions have been examined for comparative study and the findings will be of interest to all those concerned with urban development in their professional and academic work. The book features numerous maps which underline research findings. Cities covered are: Ankara; Bangkok; Boston; Madrid; Randstad; San Diego; Chile; Sao Paulo; Seattle and the Central Puget; Taipei; Tokyo; West Midlands. The Designers Workspace presents an extensive resource of distinguished firms responses to the design of their own offices. Featuring everythingfrom technical detail to interior design; it illustrates what these designers see as the major considerations for modern workplace design. This book reveals design solutions; details; and concepts that have been explored and used by design firms from around the world. From the first impressions at the Reception area and Lobby; to the appeal and diverse uses of the meeting areas; to the functionality and sleekness of the Design Studioitself; it illustrates how the designers office can be quite unique in style; function; and character whilst also varying from culture to culture. No two designers will produce the same atmosphere. With this objective; The Designers Workspace showcases an array of designs from the traditional to the contemporary; from the historic renovation to the new office tower and serves as a portfolio of the varied responses and solutions found to the challenge of designing the modern office. The Theater of Tony Kushner is a comprehensive portrait of the life and work of one of Americas most important contemporary playwrights. Sexing the Groove discusses these issues and many more; bringing together leading music and cultural theorists to explore the relationships between popular music; gender and sexuality. The contributors; who include Mavis Beayton; Stella Bruzzi; Sara Cohen; Sean Cubitt; Keith Negus and Will Straw; debate how popular music performers; subcultures; fans and texts construct and deconstruct `masculine and `feminine identities. Using a wide range of case studies; from Mick Jagger to Riot Grrrls; they demonstrate that there is nothing `natural; permanent or immovable about the regime of sexual difference which governs society and culture.Sexing the Groove also includes a comprehensive annotated bibliography for further reading and research into gender and popular music. Discussions on the global economy focus on the hyper-mobility of capital; the possibility of instantaneous transmission of information and money around the globe; the centrality of information outputs to our economic systems and emphasise the neutralisation of geography and of places. What is ignored; however; is that even the most advanced information industries need a material infrastructure of buildings and work processes; and considerable agglomeration; in order to operate in global markets. Further; the globalisation of economic activity has brought with it not only a vast dispersal of offices and factories; but also a growing importance of central functions to manage and coordinate such worldwide networks of activities. The development of global urban projects is one manifestation of this move towards centrality in urban situations. These large-scale urban projects are the result of governments seeking competitive advantage in the global economy. They are critical components of a nations global infrastructure. In the booming economies of the Asia Pacific Rim prior to the Asian Economic Crisis these urban developments were seen as key components of national economic policies. In their making they require a conscious effort to arrange material infrastructure and reinforce that there is a role for urban design in this making. Emerging Urbanity is an exploration of this role in nine global urban projects in the Asia Pacific Rim. This far-reaching and authoritative two-volume set examines a range of potential solutions for low-energy building design; considering different strategies (energy conservation and renewable energy) and technologies (relating to the building envelope; ventilation; heat delivery; heat production; heat storage; electricity and control). Energy and life-cycle impacts are considered as crucial factors; including passive and active solar use; daylighting and high efficiency conventional heat production. Each volume assesses the potential of these options in a variety of contexts; covering different housing types (apartment; row and detached) in cold; temperate and mild climates. The impressive list of expert authors from 14 countries includes a mix of internationally respected academics and practitioners; working together within the framework of a five-year International Energy Agency (IEA) research project.Volume 1 presents strategies and solutions; offering the reader a solid basis for developing concepts; considering environmental and economic concerns for housing projects in a variety of contexts.Volume 2 offers a detailed analysis of exemplary buildings in different European countries and examines the various technologies employed to achieve their remarkable performance. Aided by clear; full colour illustrations; it offers invaluable insights into the application of these technologies. The terrorist attacks of September 11 have created an unprecedented public discussion about the uses and meanings of the central area of lower Manhattan that was once the World Trade Center. While the city sifts through the debris; contrary forces shaping its future are at work. Developers jockey to control the right to rebuild ground zero." Financial firms line up for sweetheart deals while proposals for memorials are gaining in appeal. In After the World Trade Center; eminent social critics Sharon Zukin and Michael Sorkin call on New Yorks most acclaimed urbanists to consider the impact of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center and what it bodes for the future of New York. Contributors take a close look at the reaction to the attack from a variety of New York communities and discuss possible effects on public life in the city.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. ChallengeBy tomGreat little book. Focuses on one object at a time providing you with practice and more practice. Get it right here and you will get it right on other objects.4 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Nice introduction to hardcore realismBy Hope HilanderaThis is a very nice introduction for artists who want to enter the hyper-realistic world of art. While not strictly a book on Photorealism; its the best level at which to start the journey. Even if youve worked this way in the past; its still a good refresher on some technical issues. Its definitely worth a look.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Good Beginner Book.By S. sampsonGreat beginner book if this is the style of art you prefer. A little of this; and a little of that. Realism explanation is minimal.