Technical Manual and Dictionary of Classical Ballet (Grant Gail)(Paperback)

Technical Manual and Dictionary of Classical Ballet (Grant Gail)(Paperback)

From adagio to voyage, over 800 steps, movements, poses, and concepts are fully defined. A pronunciation guide and cross-references to alternate names for similar steps and positions that vary from the Russian to the French or Italian schools are also invaluable

Classical Ballet Technique (Warren Gretchen W.)(Paperback)

'Classical Ballet Technique is an invaluable guide for students, teachers, and ballet lovers. It not only covers the broad spectrum of ballet vocabulary but also gives sound, practical advice to aspiring dancers. The clarity of the writing, in a field notorious for its opaqueness, is in itself a

Basic Principles of Classical Ballet (Vaganova Agrippina)(Paperback)

Although the stars of Russian ballet Anna Pavlova and Tamara Karsavina possessed a national manner of dancing, there was no truly Russian school of dancing until the 1930s. The development of this school was largely due to Mme. Vaganova (1879-1951), not only a great dancer but also the teacher of

Faber Pocket Guide to Ballet (Jennings Luke)(Paperback / softback)

The essential, easy-to-use classical ballet guide - spanning nearly two centuries of classical dance - with entries for more than eighty works from ballet companies around the world. This new edition has been revised to include new ballets by Wayne McGregor, Alexei Ratmansky and Christopher

Dictionary of Classical Mythology (March Jennifer R.)(Paperback)

Jenny March's acclaimed Dictionary of Classical Mythology, first published in 1998 but long out of print, has been extensively revised and expanded including a completely new set of beautiful line-drawing illustrations for this Oxbow edition. It is a comprehensive A - Z guide to Greek and Roman

Ballet and Modern Dance (Au Susan)(Paperback)

Dance's extraordinary range extends from classical ballet and baroque court spectacles to avant-garde modern dance, tap, and ethnic dancing. This comprehensive history covers the entire spectrum, vividly describing the great performers and performances of the past as well as exploring in detail the

The Oxford Dictionary of American Political Slang (Barrett Grant)(Paperback)

The Oxford Dictionary of American Political Slang illuminates a rich and colorful segment of our language. Readers will find informative entries on slang terms such as Beltway bandit and boondoggle, angry white male and leg treasurer, juice bill and Joe Citizen, banana superpower and the Big Fix

Technical Manual (Sternbach Rick)(Paperback)

The Star Trek: The Next Generation® Technical Manual, written by Rick Sternbach and Michael Okuda, the technical advisors to Star Trek: The Next Generation, provides a comprehensive schematization of a Galaxy-class starship. From the bridge to the shuttlebays, from the transporter room to crews'

Critical Dictionary of Psychoanalysis (Rycroft Charles)(Paperback / softback)

Provides definitions and critical discussions of the technical terms used in

The Ballet Book: The Young Performer's Guide to Classical Dance (Bowes Deborah)(Paperback)

'This comprehensive guide... helps youngsters who love ballet to understand the hard work and commitment involved in classical dance training.' -- School Library Journal (of the first edition) 'A detailed, practical guide for serious ballet students... To balance collections heavy on colorful

Classical Japanese Reader and Essential Dictionary (Shirane Haruo)(Pevná vazba)

In 2005, the celebrated scholar of Japanese literature Haruo Shirane published Classical Japanese: A Grammar. Now, with Classical Japanese Reader and Essential Dictionary, he completes his two-volume textbook for learning classical, or literary, Japanese--the primary written language in Japan from

A Dictionary of Northern Mythology (Simek Rudolf)(Paperback)

For two and a half thousand years, from 1500 BC to AD 1000, a culture as significant as the classical civilisation of the Mediterranean world settled an immense area in northern Europe that stretched from Iceland to the Black Sea. But the sources of our knowledge about these societies are

Draught Beer Quality Manual (Technical Committee of the Brewers Assoc)(Paperback)

The Draught Beer Quality Manual presents well-researched, detailed information on draught line cleaning, system components and design, pressure and gas balance, proper pouring technique, glassware sanitation, and other valuable advice from the experts. Also included is information on both direct-

The Penguin Dictionary of Classical Mythology (Grimal Pierre)(Paperback)

An outstanding distillation of Grimal's classic reference, this extensively cross-referenced work offers clear and concise entries that capture the essence of Greek and Roman

Illustrated Beauty Therapy Dictionary (Cressy Susan)(Paperback / softback)

Uses appropriate technical and professional vocabulary and explanations for NVQ Levels 1, 2 and 3. This book includes a pronunciation guide enabling correct pronunciation and a professional personal presentation. It also provides illustrated terms that help to explain key concepts and reinforce

Stuff: Compulsive Hoarding and the Meaning of Things (Steketee Gail)(Paperback)

A New York Times BestsellerAcclaimed psychologists Randy Frost and Gail Sketetee's groundbreaking study on the compulsion of hoarding, 'Stuff invites readers to reevaluate their desire for things' (Boston Globe).What possesses someone to save every scrap of paper that's ever come into his home?

Air Pilot's Manual - Aeroplane Technical - Principles of Flight, Aircraft General, Flight Planning & Performance (Saul-Pooley Dorothy)(Paperback / softback)

A Ceiling Made of Eggshells (Levine Gail Carson)(Paperback)

In A Ceiling Made of Eggshells, Newbery Honor-winning author Gail Carson Levine tells a moving and ambitious story set during the expulsion of Jews from Spain, about a young Jewish girl full of heart who must play her own role in her people's epic history--no matter the sacrifice. Surrounded by

(Re: ) Claiming Ballet (Akinleye Adesola)(Paperback)

This anthology explores alternative and parallel influences that shape the culture of ballet. The 'we' of ballet is complex, encompassing individuals and communities, often marginalized, who contribute to discourses about ballet beyond the mainstream White, patriarchal, Eurocentric, heterosexual

Delphie and the Magic Ballet Shoes (Bussell Darcey)(Paperback / softback)

Prima Ballerina Darcey Bussell takes you on a captivating journey to a faraway land of ballet and magic, the wonderful world of Enchantia! The first of a sparkly new series for all young girls who dream of being a ballerina, or simply love to

BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Radiography and Radiology: A Foundation Manual (McConnell Fraser)(Paperback)

Confident radiographic interpretation presents a considerable challenge and the BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Radiography and Radiology provides a comprehensive review of the approach to radiological interpretation, the range of variants and the key fundamental principles and their application

A Dictionary of Electronics and Electrical Engineering (Butterfield Andrew)(Paperback)

This popular dictionary, formerly published as the Penguin Dictionary of Electronics, has been extensively revised and updated, providing more than 5,000 clear, concise, and jargon-free A-Z entries on key terms, theories, and practices in the areas of electronics and electrical science. Topics

The Oxford Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms (Oxford Languages)(Paperback)

Authoritative, accessible, and completely up to date, The Oxford Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms is an invaluable guide for anyone wanting to build their vocabulary and improve their writing skills. Over 140,000 alternative and opposite words are given with the closest, most frequentlyused

Dictionary of Media and Communication Studies (Watson James)(Paperback)

The Dictionary of Media and Communication Studies has provided students and the general public alike with a gateway into the study of intercultural communication, public relations and marketing communications since 1984. In this 9th edition, James Watson and Anne Hill provide a detailed compendium