Pragmatism and Ethical Purpose in the Later Work
The book delves into Emerson's significant later writings, highlighting their evolving focus on a philosophy centered around the 'conduct of life.' Robinson examines how these works reflect Emerson's thoughts on personal ethics, self-reliance, and the practical application of philosophy in everyday living, revealing a deeper understanding of his intellectual journey.
A biography examining the extraordinary life of Charlie Chaplin. Writing with full access to the Chaplin archives, the author provides an insight into Chaplin's working methods. Published to coincide with the release of the film Chaplin.
The book is for anyone interested in the Mongol Empire, Chinese history, and the ways politicians exploit historical memory to win legitimacy at home and abroad. David M. Robinson shows that even the world's most powerful rulers such as the Ming emperor needed allies and were willing to pay for them.
An Expat's Life, Luxembourg & The White Rose is a refreshing and forthright take on the Englishman Abroad genre. Reading David Robinson's relaxed prose is like sitting down for a drink or two with the author in the pub of the title. Indeed, as the tome progresses, so the reader warms to Robinson's down-to-earth character.The author's very personal view of an expat's life in Luxembourg is not overbearing, and even the most informed reader will learn something new about the history of the Grand Duchy, its bureaucracy and social conventions and attitudes. The book is brimful with little snippets of useful information and trivia for those unfamiliar with the country, and Robinson's anecdotes will spark empathy with readers who live, or have lived, in Luxembourg. -Duncan Roberts, editor of 352 Magazine.
Shows how to handle a wide variety of business situations, both difficult and commonplace, in which a person is likely to be judged by their command of correct behaviour.
Alle Stars der ersten 20 Bücher wurden von mehr als 7500 TASCHEN-Lesern in einer Online-Unfrage gewählt! Die Serie Hollywood-Ikonen: Viele Menschen reden über den Glamour Hollywoods, über Studios, die mehr Stars und Sternchen als der Himmel besaßen, über Schauspieler, die nicht einfach nur Schauspieler, sondern Ikonen waren. Ja, viele Menschen reden über solche Dinge – TASCHEN zeigt sie Ihnen. Hollywood-Ikonen ist eine Serie von Bildbänden, die die berühmtesten Akteure in der Geschichte des Kinos präsentieren; jeder einzelne umfasst 192 Seiten und ist eine visuelle Biografie. Greta Garbos einzigartige und fotogene Schönheit ist zeitlos. Sie war zudem eine der größten Schauspielerinnen der Kinogeschichte – den Beweis liefern Filme wie Königin Christina und Die Kameliendame. Sie konnte mit einem angedeuteten Lächeln, einem Blick oder einer Geste ganze Geschichten erzählen. Sie war immer ein bisschen matt, distanziert und melancholisch – und besaß in Liebesszenen doch eine Leidenschaft und Sehnsucht, die ihre Zuschauer in ihren Bann zog und die Amerika einen ganz neuen Blick auf Erotik und Sexualität eröffnete. Teil ihrer Faszination war auch das Geheimnis um ihr Privat- und Liebesleben. „I want to be alone“, betonte sie immer wieder – und war doch für alle Welt das göttliche Weib.
This award-winning collection of adapted classic literature and original stories develops reading skills for low-beginning through advanced students. Accessible language and carefully controlled vocabulary build students' reading confidence. Introductions at the beginning of each story, illustrations throughout, and glossaries help build comprehension. Before, during, and after reading activities included in the back of each book strengthen student comprehension. Audio versions of selected titles provide great models of intonation and pronunciation of difficult words.
With its jagged, stylised sets, menacing shadows and themes of murder, madness and delirium, Das Cabinet des Dr. Caligari (1920) remains the source and essence of German Expressionist cinema.
Offers profiles of important actors, actresses, directors, and producers of the seventies, and highlights influential films
