Product Description Theodor W. Adorno (1903-1969) goes beyond conventional thematic analysis to gain a more complete understanding of Mahler's music through the composer's character, his social and philosophical background, and his moment in musical history. A classic in German from 1960, MAHLER is presented here in a translation that captures the stylistic brilliance of the or...(展开全部)

高校生の芦田エイは、気づくと20数名の見知らぬ人たちと白い部屋に閉じ込められていた。すぐに彼らの前に宇宙人のような生き物が現れ、ゲームについての説明を始める。困惑する参加者たちに告げられたのは、早押しクイズのラウンドを勝ち抜いたひとりだけが脱出できること、参加者それぞれにクイズで有利となる異能力が授けられていること。そして、クイズに負けたもの、異能力が他の人に指摘された参加者は死ぬことーー。 エイは自分に授けられた異能力が、クイズの答えが分かる最上位の「アンサー」だということを知る。これがばれたら、生きては帰れない……。能力がばれないようにクイズを勝ち残るべく、知略を巡らせるエイの前に立ちはだかるのは、天上キュウ。職業は、クイズ王。果たしてエイはキュウを超え、このゲームを勝ち残ることができるのかーー？　ハラハラの新感覚デスゲーム小説。

This extremely practical introduction to musical analysis explores the factors that give unity and coherence to musical masterpieces. Having first identified and explained the most important analytical methods, Nicholas Cook examines given compositions from the last two hundred years to show how different analytical procedures suit different types of music.

First published more than three decades ago, this reissue of Rachel Carson's award-winning classic brings her unique vision to a new generation of readers. Stunning new photographs by Nick Kelsh beautifully complement Carson's intimate account of adventures with her young nephew, Roger, as they enjoy walks along the rocky coast of Maine and through dense forests and open fields...(展开全部)

First published more than three decades ago, this reissue of Rachel Carson's award-winning classic brings her unique vision to a new generation of readers. Stunning new photographs by Nick Kelsh beautifully complement Carson's intimate account of adventures with her young nephew, Roger, as they enjoy walks along the rocky coast of Maine and through dense forests and open fields...(展开全部)

This is a witty, stylish and indispensable guide to being a modern man. It is tough being a man in the twenty-first century. First there are the big dilemmas, like how to get a pay rise and how to suck up to your boss. Then there are the minor irritations: how do you beat jet-lag, and how do you stop your trousers sliding off their hangers? And finally there are all those thing...(展开全部)

The photographs of Sarah Jones address established pictorial genres and our associated expectations by paring back space, subject and gesture. This book--the first major monograph on this young British artist--brings together work from an 18-year period, including many photographs never previously published, and looks at the themes and concerns that have remained constants in h...(展开全部)

A 2012 Michael L. Printz Honor Book Charlie Bucktin, a bookish thirteen year old, is startled one summer night by an urgent knock on his bedroom window. His visitor is Jasper Jones, an outcast in their small mining town, and he has come to ask for Charlie's help. Terribly afraid but desperate to impress, Charlie follows him into the night. Jasper takes him to his secret gl...(展开全部)

Charlie Bucktin, a bookish thirteen year old, is startled one summer night by an urgent knock on his bedroom window. His visitor is Jasper Jones, an outcast in their small mining town, and he has come to ask for Charlie's help. Terribly afraid but desperate to impress, Charlie follows him into the night. Jasper takes him to his secret glade, where Charlie witnesses Jasper's ho...(展开全部)