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Garage Criticism

Cultural Missives in an Age of Distraction

by Peter Babiak ...

Montaigne Medal Finalist (Eric Hoffer Awards)In Garage Criticism Peter Babiak eviscerates and deflates some of the cultural sacred cows of our time. From Fifty Shades of Grey (“Hot for Teacher: What Fifty Shades of Grey Taught Me About Salacious Grammar, Sexy Women and the Scandalous Conflation of Cultural and Literary Culture”) to the disintegration of the “deep read” (“F You Professor: Tumblr, ... Read more

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Montaigne Medal Finalist (Eric Hoffer Awards)In Garage Criticism Peter Babiak eviscerates and deflates some of the cultural sacred cows of our time. From Fifty Shades of Grey (“Hot for Teacher: What Fifty Shades of Grey Taught Me About Salacious Grammar, Sexy Women and the Scandalous Conflation of Cultural and Literary Culture”) to the disintegration of the “deep read” (“F You Professor: Tumblr,
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Shakespeare Films

A Re-evaluation of 100 Years of Adaptations

by Peter E.S. Babiak ...

This study reexamines the recognized "canon" of films based on Shakespeare's plays, and argues that it should be broadened by breaking with two unnecessary standards: the characterization of the director as "auteur" of a play's screen adaptation, and the convention of excluding films with contemporary language or modern or alternative settings or which use the play as a subtext. The emphasis is ... Read more

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This study reexamines the recognized "canon" of films based on Shakespeare's plays, and argues that it should be broadened by breaking with two unnecessary standards: the characterization of the director as "auteur" of a play's screen adaptation, and the convention of excluding films with contemporary language or modern or alternative settings or which use the play as a subtext. The emphasis is
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Beautiful & Pointless

A Guide to Modern Poetry

by David Orr ...

"David Orr is no starry-eyed cheerleader for contemporary poetry; Orr's a critic, and a good one. . . . Beautiful & Pointless is a clear-eyed, opinionated, and idiosyncratic guide to a vibrant but endangered art form, essential reading for anyone who loves poetry, and also for those of us who mostly just admire it from afar." —Tom PerrottaAward-winning New York Times Book Review poetry columnist ... Read more

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"David Orr is no starry-eyed cheerleader for contemporary poetry; Orr's a critic, and a good one. . . . Beautiful & Pointless is a clear-eyed, opinionated, and idiosyncratic guide to a vibrant but endangered art form, essential reading for anyone who loves poetry, and also for those of us who mostly just admire it from afar." —Tom PerrottaAward-winning New York Times Book Review poetry columnist
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Why Math Isn't an Awful Nerd

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Series series Quick & Dirty Tips
In "Why Math isn't an Awful Nerd" Jason Marshall, the guy behind the incredibly popular Math Dude's Quick and Dirty Tips podcast, shows readers how insanely easy and downright elegant math can be. Marshall focuses on perfect squares and patterns (hint: they're called perfect squares for a reason), and clearly—and most importantly concisely—explains step-by-step how numbers work. Multiple games and ... Read more

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In "Why Math isn't an Awful Nerd" Jason Marshall, the guy behind the incredibly popular Math Dude's Quick and Dirty Tips podcast, shows readers how insanely easy and downright elegant math can be. Marshall focuses on perfect squares and patterns (hint: they're called perfect squares for a reason), and clearly—and most importantly concisely—explains step-by-step how numbers work. Multiple games and
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Othello

Critical Essays

Edited by Philip Kolin ...

Series series Shakespeare Criticism
Including twenty-one groundbreaking chapters that examine one of Shakespeare's most complex tragedies. *Othello:*Critical Essays explores issues of friendship and fealty, love and betrayal, race and gender issues, and much more. ... Read more

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Including twenty-one groundbreaking chapters that examine one of Shakespeare's most complex tragedies. *Othello:*Critical Essays explores issues of friendship and fealty, love and betrayal, race and gender issues, and much more.
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Doctor Sleep, A Review Essay

Review & Analysis of the Stephen King Book, Doctor Sleep

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This is a book review. A review and analysis of the Stephen King book, Doctor Sleep. ... Read more

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This is a book review. A review and analysis of the Stephen King book, Doctor Sleep.
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Shakespeare and Modern Culture

by Marjorie Garber ...

From one of the world's premier Shakespeare scholars comes a magisterial new study whose premise is "that Shakespeare makes modern culture and that modern culture makes Shakespeare."Shakespeare has determined many of the ideas that we think of as "naturally" true: ideas about human character, individuality and selfhood, government, leadership, love and jealousy, men and women, youth and age. ... Read more

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From one of the world's premier Shakespeare scholars comes a magisterial new study whose premise is "that Shakespeare makes modern culture and that modern culture makes Shakespeare."Shakespeare has determined many of the ideas that we think of as "naturally" true: ideas about human character, individuality and selfhood, government, leadership, love and jealousy, men and women, youth and age.
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Puzzlemaster Deck: 75 Mind Bogglers

by Will Shortz ...

Series series Puzzlemaster Deck
Amuse your mind and build your brain power with the verbal gymnastics found in these seventy-five word workouts from the acclaimed puzzle creator.Chronicle Books is pleased to continue the Puzzlemaster Deck line with this new deck from acclaimed NPR Puzzlemaster Will Shortz, crossword puzzle editor for the New York Times. Packed with seventy-five verbal brainteasers each, this deck will challenge ... Read more

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Amuse your mind and build your brain power with the verbal gymnastics found in these seventy-five word workouts from the acclaimed puzzle creator.Chronicle Books is pleased to continue the Puzzlemaster Deck line with this new deck from acclaimed NPR Puzzlemaster Will Shortz, crossword puzzle editor for the New York Times. Packed with seventy-five verbal brainteasers each, this deck will challenge
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Adaptation and Appropriation

by Julie Sanders ...

Series series The New Critical Idiom
From the apparently simple adaptation of a text into film, theatre or a new literary work, to the more complex appropriation of style or meaning, it is arguable that all texts are somehow connected to a network of existing texts and art forms. In this new edition Adaptation and Appropriation explores:multiple definitions and practices of adaptation and appropriationthe cultural and aesthetic ... Read more

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From the apparently simple adaptation of a text into film, theatre or a new literary work, to the more complex appropriation of style or meaning, it is arguable that all texts are somehow connected to a network of existing texts and art forms. In this new edition Adaptation and Appropriation explores:multiple definitions and practices of adaptation and appropriationthe cultural and aesthetic
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Puzzlemaster Deck: 75 Word Riddles

by Will Shortz ...

Series series Puzzlemaster
This deck, from acclaimed Puzzlemaster Will Shortz, crossword puzzle editor for the New York Times and regular guest on NPR's Weekend Edition Sunday, are packed with 75 brainteasers and mindbenders, each designed to challenge puzzlers of all stripes. A perfect gift for puzzle enthusiasts of all ages who want to test their brainpower while standing in line, commuting to work, or hanging out with ... Read more

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This deck, from acclaimed Puzzlemaster Will Shortz, crossword puzzle editor for the New York Times and regular guest on NPR's Weekend Edition Sunday, are packed with 75 brainteasers and mindbenders, each designed to challenge puzzlers of all stripes. A perfect gift for puzzle enthusiasts of all ages who want to test their brainpower while standing in line, commuting to work, or hanging out with
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Acting Power

The 21st Century Edition

by Robert Cohen ...

‘Robert Cohen’s book, Acting Power, follows the tradition of his other book, Acting One, and has been the veritable bible for acting teachers for the last quarter century.’ – David Krasner, Emerson College‘This book, above all else, is an attempt to explore the qualities of acting power.... to suggest to you, the actor, an approach toward not merely good acting but powerful acting. Great actors ... Read more

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‘Robert Cohen’s book, Acting Power, follows the tradition of his other book, Acting One, and has been the veritable bible for acting teachers for the last quarter century.’ – David Krasner, Emerson College‘This book, above all else, is an attempt to explore the qualities of acting power.... to suggest to you, the actor, an approach toward not merely good acting but powerful acting. Great actors
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Puzzlemaster Deck: 75 Brain Twisters

by Will Shortz ...

Series series Puzzlemaster Deck
Strain your brain with these seventy-five cognitive challenges you can do anywhere, alone or with others!NPR Puzzlemaster—as well as crossword editor for the New York Times—Will Shortz presents 75 verbal brainteasers to challenge all who enjoy wordplay.None of the puzzles require pen or paper, making them perfect for playing while standing in line, commuting to work, or hanging out with friends. ... Read more

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Strain your brain with these seventy-five cognitive challenges you can do anywhere, alone or with others!NPR Puzzlemaster—as well as crossword editor for the New York Times—Will Shortz presents 75 verbal brainteasers to challenge all who enjoy wordplay.None of the puzzles require pen or paper, making them perfect for playing while standing in line, commuting to work, or hanging out with friends.
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