Download or read book Dissembling Disability in Early Modern English Drama written by Lindsey Row-Heyveld and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-08-07 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why do able-bodied characters fake disability in 40 early modern English plays? This book uncovers a previously unexamined theatrical tradition and explores the way counterfeit disability captivated the Renaissance stage. Through detailed case studies of both lesser-known and canonical plays (by Shakespeare, Jonson, Marston, and others), Lindsey Row-Heyveld demonstrates why counterfeit disability proved so useful to early modern playwrights. Changing approaches to almsgiving in the English Reformation led to increasing concerns about feigned disability. The theater capitalized on those concerns, using the counterfeit-disability tradition to explore issues of charity, epistemology, and spectatorship. By illuminating this neglected tradition, this book fills an important gap in both disability history and literary studies, and explores how fears of counterfeit disability created a feedback loop of performance and suspicion. The result is the still-pervasive insistence that even genuinely disabled people must perform in order to, paradoxically, prove the authenticity of their impairments.

Download or read book The Great American Book Musical written by Denny Martin Flinn and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2008 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "I'm trying to leave a record of the technique, to create a blueprint for an ancient art." - Denny Martin Flinn Devoted theatergoers fondly remember Broadway's Golden Age - when musical theatre reached its apex and creativity was infused into every time signature, witty remark, and kick-ball-change. Denny Martin Flinn analyzes the classic musicals of that era, outlining the unique artistic and theatrical qualities that elevate these great American book musicals.

Download or read book Loaded Language written by Fouad Sabry and published by One Billion Knowledgeable. This book was released on 2024-10-06 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is Loaded Language? This book, part of the "Political Science" series by Fouad Sabry, explores the strategic use of language in politics to shape discourse and public opinion. In a world where words can sway elections and influence policies, understanding loaded language is critical. The book provides a comprehensive guide to recognizing how language can be used to manipulate emotions, perceptions, and behavior. Chapters Brief Overview: Chapter 1: Loaded Language – Learn how loaded language sways opinions through word choice. Chapter 2: Connotation – Understand how words’ meanings influence thoughts subconsciously. Chapter 3: Politics and the English Language – Analyze Orwell's essay on language’s role in political manipulation. Chapter 4: Glittering Generality – Discover vague, emotional statements used for political support. Chapter 5: Emotivism – Explore the theory that moral judgments express emotional attitudes. Chapter 6: Pathos – Uncover how emotional appeals persuade audiences. Chapter 7: Emotive (Sociology) – Examine emotions in political communication. Chapter 8: Intensifier – See how intensifiers boost emotional impact in statements. Chapter 9: Emotive Conjugation – Learn how similar words evoke different emotions. Chapter 10: Argumentation Scheme – Study the structures of persuasive arguments and fallacies. Chapter 11: Ad Hominem – Explore this fallacy, where personal attacks replace argument. Chapter 12: Definition – Investigate how definitions shape debates and opinions. Chapter 13: Appeal to Emotion – Analyze how emotion-based appeals overshadow logic. Chapter 14: Charles Stevenson (Philosopher) – Understand Stevenson’s ideas on emotive meaning. Chapter 15: Stipulative Definition – Learn how arbitrary definitions influence arguments. Chapter 16: Practical Reason – Explore practical reasoning in decision-making. Chapter 17: Persuasive Definition – Discover how redefining terms can alter perceptions. Chapter 18: Semantic Argument – Dive into semantic disputes and their political significance. Chapter 19: Douglas N. Walton – Investigate Walton’s work on argumentation theory. Chapter 20: Persuasive Writing – Learn techniques of persuasive writing in political rhetoric. Chapter 21: List of Fallacies – Familiarize yourself with logical fallacies and their use in arguments. Who is this book for? It is ideal for professionals, students, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of how loaded language operates beyond basic knowledge.

Download or read book One of the Good Ones written by Maika Moulite and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2021-01-05 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "One of the Good Ones is magic.” —Damon Young, author of What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Blacker A shockingly powerful exploration of the lasting impact of prejudice and the indomitable spirit of sisterhood that will have readers questioning what it truly means to be an ally, from sister-writer duo Maika Moulite and Maritza Moulite, authors of Dear Haiti, Love Alaine. ISN’T BEING HUMAN ENOUGH? When teen social activist and history buff Kezi Smith is killed under mysterious circumstances after attending a social justice rally, her devastated sister Happi and their family are left reeling in the aftermath. As Kezi becomes another immortalized victim in the fight against police brutality, Happi begins to question the idealized way her sister is remembered. Perfect. Angelic. One of the good ones. Even as the phrase rings wrong in her mind—why are only certain people deemed worthy to be missed?—Happi and her sister Genny embark on a journey to honor Kezi in their own way, using an heirloom copy of The Negro Motorist Green Book as their guide. But there’s a twist to Kezi’s story that no one could’ve ever expected—one that will change everything all over again. "Astonishing!" —Laura Ruby, two-time National Book Award finalist and author of Bone Gap "Brilliant" —Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Thrilling" —SLJ, starred review

Download or read book Canada written by Michelangelo Sabatino and published by Reaktion Books. This book was released on 2016-11-15 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Canada is a country of massive size, of diverse geographical features and an equally diverse population—all features that are magnificently reflected in its architecture. In this book, Rhodri Windsor Liscombe and Michelangelo Sabatino offer a richly informative history of Canadian architecture that celebrates and explores the country’s many contributions to the spread of architectural modernity in the Americas. A distinct Canadian design attitude coalesced during the twentieth century, one informed by a liberal, hybrid, and pragmatic mindset intent less upon the dogma of architectural language and more on thinking about the formation of inclusive spaces and places. Taking a fresh perspective on design production, they map the unfolding of architectural modernity across the country, from the completion of the transcontinental railway in the late 1880s through to the present. Along the way they discuss architecture within the broader contexts of political, industrial, and sociocultural evolution; the urban-suburban expansion; and new building technologies. Examining the works of architects and firms such as ARCOP, Eric Arthur, Ernest Cormier, Brigitte Shim, and Howard Sutcliffe, this book brings Canadian architecture chronologically and thematically to life.

Download or read book Vision Rhetoric and Social Action in the Composition Classroom written by Kristie S. Fleckenstein and published by SIU Press. This book was released on 2009-11-16 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this innovative volume, Kristie S. Fleckenstein explores how the intersection of vision, rhetoric, and writing pedagogy in the classroom can help students become compassionate citizens who participate in the world as they become more critically aware of the world. Fleckenstein argues that all social action—behavior designed to increase human dignity, value, and quality of life—depends on a person’s repertoire of visual and rhetorical habits. To develop this repertoire in students, the author advocates the incorporation of visual habits—or ways of seeing—into a language-based pedagogical approach in the writing classroom. According to Fleckenstein, interweaving the visual and rhetorical in composition pedagogy enables students to more readily perceive the need for change, while arming them with the abilities and desire to enact it. The author addresses social action from the perspective of three visual habits: spectacle, which fosters disengagement; animation, or fusing body with meaning; and antinomy, which invites the invention of new realities. Fleckenstein then examines the ways in which particular visual habits interact with rhetorical habits and with classroom methods, resulting in the emergence of various forms of social action. To enhance the understanding of the concepts she discusses, the author represents the intertwining relationships of vision, rhetoric, and writing pedagogy graphically as what she calls symbiotic knots. In tracing the modes of social action privileged by a visual habit and a teacher’s pedagogical choices, Fleckenstein attends particularly to the experiences of students who have been traditionally barred from participation in the public sphere because of gender, race, or class. The book culminates in a call for visually and rhetorically robust writing pedagogies. In Vision, Rhetoric, and Social Action in the Composition Classroom, Fleckenstein combines classic methods of rhetorical teaching with fresh perspectives to provide a unique guide for initiating important improvements in teaching social action. The result is a remarkable volume that empowers teachers to best inspire students to take part in their world at that most crucial moment when they are discovering it.

Download or read book Hollywood 1938 written by Catherine Jurca and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2012-03-28 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Hollywood 1938, Catherine Jurca brings to light a tumultuous year of crisis that has been neglected in histories of the studio era. With attendance in decline, negative publicity about stars that were "poison at the box office," and a spate of bad films, industry executives decided that the public was fed up with the movies. Jurca describes their desperate attempt to win back audiences by launching Motion Pictures’ Greatest Year, a massive, and unsuccessful, public relations campaign conducted in theaters and newspapers across North America. Drawing on the records of studio personnel, independent exhibitors, moviegoers, and the motion pictures themselves, she analyzes what was wrong—and right—with Hollywood at the end of a heralded decade, and how the industry’s troubles changed the making and marketing of films in 1938 and beyond.

Download or read book The Waterfall written by Cassandra Doon and published by Cassandra Doon. This book was released on 2024-07-23 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dose love have an expiration date? Piper needed a fresh start, a chance to rediscover herself. What she didn't anticipate was stumbling upon her soul mate, only to walk away from him. Austin had his sights set on a football career and college success, never imagining he would encounter true love, only to see it slip through his fingers. As they navigate separate paths, both Piper and Austin must confront their pasts and the undeniable connection that still lingers between them. With determination in his heart, Austin devises a daring plan to win back the woman who holds the key to his happiness. Will they seize this second chance at love or let it slip away once more? The Waterfall is a 38,000-word Novella Standalone. It is part of a series called "Second Chances" and is book one, all books can be read alone. Please note this is an Aged gap Romance where the Female Mc is older than the male.

Download or read book Adele Timeless Tunes written by History & Criticism and published by ChatStick Team. This book was released on 2024-08-21 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 🎤 Adele: Timeless Tunes - The Heart and Soul of a Music Legend 🎤 Explore the extraordinary journey of Adele, the voice that has defined a generation. "Adele: Timeless Tunes" offers a comprehensive look at the life and career of one of the most beloved artists of our time. From her early days in Tottenham to the heights of global stardom, this book takes you behind the scenes of her most iconic songs and albums. 🌟 Inside This Book: 🎵 Adele’s Origins: Discover the roots of her soulful sound and the influences that shaped her early life. 🎤 The Hits That Made History: Get the stories behind Adele’s biggest hits, including "Hello," "Someone Like You," and "Rolling in the Deep." 🌍 Worldwide Impact: Learn how Adele's music has touched millions, breaking records and winning countless awards. 🎹 The Creative Process: Delve into her songwriting and recording sessions to understand how her timeless tunes were crafted. ❤️ Personal Reflections: Explore the personal struggles and triumphs that have influenced her deeply emotional music. 🎧 Legacy of a Legend: Reflect on Adele's lasting impact on the music industry and her ongoing influence on future generations of artists. Whether you’re a dedicated fan or new to her music, "Adele: Timeless Tunes" is an essential read for anyone who appreciates the artistry and emotion that Adele brings to every performance. Authored by the ChatStick Team, this book is a heartfelt tribute to the queen of soulful ballads. 📚 Download now and immerse yourself in the timeless tunes of Adele! 📚

Download or read book GRASPED The Four Horsemen of AI written by Steven Brough and published by GRASPED Digital. This book was released on 2024-02-29 with total page 23 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "GRASPED The Four Horsemen of AI: The Ides of Marketing Change" explores the seismic shifts in the marketing landscape through the allegorical framework of the Four Horsemen: Conquest, War, Famine, and Death, representing digital sovereignty, engagement, authenticity, and transformation, respectively. This book delves into how artificial intelligence is reshaping the principles of marketing, emphasizing the need for genuine connection, the pursuit of innovation, and the transition towards more meaningful consumer interactions. What distinguishes this book is its fusion of profound philosophical inquiry with practical marketing strategies in the age of AI. Unlike typical marketing manuals, it provides a narrative journey through the challenges and opportunities AI presents, backed by real-world applications and forward-thinking insights. It's a clarion call for marketers to evolve beyond traditional tactics and embrace the transformative potential of AI for a competitive advantage. Embark on a visionary exploration with "GRASPED The Four Horsemen of AI: The Ides of Marketing Change," a journey that transcends conventional marketing wisdom. This narrative odyssey invites readers to confront the imminent digital apocalypse, challenging entrenched paradigms and guiding towards a renaissance in marketing thought and practice. Through the lens of AI's disruptive force, this book redefines the essence of marketing in the digital age.

Download or read book The Oxford Handbook of American Drama written by Jeffrey H. Richards and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2014-02 with total page 593 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume explores the history of American drama from the eighteenth to the twentieth century. It describes origins of early republican drama and its evolution during the pre-war and post-war periods. It traces the emergence of different types of American drama including protest plays, reform drama, political drama, experimental drama, urban plays, feminist drama and realist plays. This volume also analyzes the works of some of the most notable American playwrights including Eugene O'Neill, Tennessee Williams, and Arthur Miller and those written by women dramatists.

Download or read book The Hollywood Brand written by Peter Catapano and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-01-31 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Hollywood Brand traces the development of the moving picture from its humble roots as an object of mass amusement to its transformation into an art form worthy of exhibition in museums and academic study in leading universities. This book provides historical context to the ideas that coalesce to create the iconic Hollywood brand that comes to define American identity.

Download or read book The Silent Power of Wealth Management Equation written by SHOVON MAHALI and published by YFLEXLEDGER . This book was released on 2024-10-27 with total page 563 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enduring principles of wealth, behavior, and financial mastery achieving true wealth is not merely a matter of numbers or knowledge—it’s about grasping the behavioral patterns that drive our financial choices. The Silent Power of Wealth: Management and Equation, author explores the dynamics of money management from a deeper psychological perspective, highlighting how our personal histories, emotions, and worldviews influence our financial outcomes. Financial decisions aren't just made on spreadsheets—they unfold in personal discussions, emotional boardroom exchanges, and moments of impulse. In The Silent Power of Wealth: Management and Equation, author shares 22 essential chapters offers a comprehensive look into real-world experiences, global economic case studies, and life-altering lessons that reshape how we perceive wealth accumulation. From understanding greed’s role to mastering the science of compounding and the rewards of patience, this book decodes the subtle yet impactful equations that govern financial success. SHOVON MAHALI offers practical wisdom on mastering concepts like the compounding effect, the importance of patience, and the role of calculated risk-taking author doesn’t just offer theory; he provides readers with actionable insights to apply in their everyday lives. Whether you're an investor, entrepreneur, or simply someone looking to gain better control over your financial future, this book will challenge the way you think about money and guide you toward making smarter, more strategic decisions.

Download or read book Competing for Excellence in Architecture written by Jean-Pierre Chupin and published by Potential Architecture Books. This book was released on 2017-10-01 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A travel guide for those in search of architectural quality, this book can be browsed in many ways. Written in a clear and concise manner by about thirty authors, it features a collection of editorials from the Canadian Competitions Catalogue (CCC), a large online digital archive open to the public since 2006. The editorials explore more than sixty Canadian architecture competitions held in the last seventy years. Especially in recent years, both public and private institutions have organized competitions across Canada, producing hundreds of architectural, urban planning, and landscape design projects. Together these proposals, most of which remain unbuilt, constitute a fantastic treasure in our tangible and intangible common heritage. Given that competition organizers, designers, juries, and critics never operate alone, there is no doubt whatsoever that this book results from the collaboration of a myriad of people, contributing to and competing for excellence in architecture. Includes 497 illustrations and analytical tables.

Download or read book Clarity in the Political Circus written by Richard Frank and published by eBookIt.com. This book was released on 2024-01-08 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step into the Arena of Reality: Demystifying Political Discourse Amid the dazzle and tumult of what has become an all-encompassing political spectacle lies a truth less traveled--the line where fact meets fiction. "Clarity in the Political Circus: Realizing Fact from Fiction" is not just a book; it's an expedition for those ready to dissect the mechanisms of political engagement and discern the reality masked by the show. Embark on a journey that always begins with the individual: you. As citizens and spectators of this grand theater, understanding the intricate dance between politics and governance is essential. Illustrated through sharp insights and resonant examples, Chapter One sets the stage for the ensuing battle of wits, wisdom, and will. Delve into the craft of political communication and see the strings that pull the puppets in play. Learn to decode the power of narratives, the prowess of persuasion, and how the digital town hall of social media shapes our political discourse. As you journey further, "Clarity in the Political Circus" is your guide through the dense forest of propaganda, gaslighting, and the myriad of tactics employed to throw us off the scent of veracity. Peek behind the curtain at projection and deflection strategies, understanding their role in the blame game of politics. The narratives spun from controversy and scandal offer more than meets the eye--Chapter Ten uncovers the art of drama as a mere distraction. Our emotions, when leveraged in political arenas, become powerful motivators. Discover how fear is used to push agendas and how hope is dangled like a carrot on a stick. Analyze grassroots motions against their manufactured counterparts, the so-called 'Astroturfing,' to recognize the genuine from the guise. Finally, step beyond the role of spectator and into that of a participant. The Conclusion charts a path for active engagement, armed with an appendix of critical thinking tools and fact-checking resources to solidify your journey to the center of political clarity. "Clarity in the Political Circus: Realizing Fact from Fiction" is your companion in the quest to pierce through the noise, understand the show, and engage with reality in the most informed and assured way possible.

Download or read book Architecture Competitions and the Production of Culture Quality and Knowledge written by Jean-Pierre Chupin and published by Potential Architecture Books. This book was released on 2015-01-26 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: [Winner of the 2016 Bronze medal in Architecture, Independent Publisher Book Awards] This book comprises a series of 22 case studies by renowned experts and new scholars in the field of architecture competition research. In 2015, it constitutes the most comprehensive survey of the dynamics behind the definition, organization, judging, archiving and publishing of architectural, landscape and urban design competitions in the world. These richly documented contributions revolve around a few questions that can be summarized in a two-fold critical interrogation: How can design competitions - these historical democratic devices, both praised and dreaded by designers - be considered laboratories for the production of environmental design quality, and, ultimately, for the renewing of culture and knowledge? Includes 340 illustrations, bibliographical references and index of over 200 cited competitions. Keywords: Architecture / International competitions / Architectural judgment / Design thinking / Digital archiving (databases) / Architectural publications / Architectural experimentation / Landscape architecture / Urban studies

Download or read book Toronto Architecture written by Patricia McHugh and published by McClelland & Stewart. This book was released on 2017-06-27 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Toronto has been hailed as “a city in the making” and “the city that works.” It’s an ongoing project: in recent years Canada’s largest city has experienced transformative, exciting change. But just what does contemporary Toronto look like? This authoritative architectural guide, newly updated and expanded, leads readers on 26 walking tours—revealing the evolution of the place from a quiet Georgian town to a dynamic global city. More than 1,000 designs are featured: from modest Victorian houses to shimmering downtown towers and cultural landmarks. Over 300 photographs, 29 maps, a description of architectural styles, a glossary of architectural terms, and indexes of architects and buildings pilot readers through Toronto’s diverse cityscape. New sections illustrate the swiftly changing face of Toronto’s waterfront and design highlights across the region. Originally written by architectural journalist Patricia McHugh and enhanced with new material and insights by Globe and Mail architecture critic Alex Bozikovic, this definitive guide offers a revealing exploration of Toronto’s past and future, for the city’s visitors and locals alike.