The Greatest Shows On Earth

Author : Linda Simon
Publisher : Reaktion Books
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2014-11-12
Category : History
ISBN : 9781780233987

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“Step right up!” and buy a ticket to the Greatest Show on Earth—the Big Top, containing death-defying stunts, dancing bears, roaring tigers, and trumpeting elephants. The circus has always been home to the dazzling and the exotic, the improbable and the impossible—a place of myth and romance, of reinvention, rebirth, second acts, and new identities. Asking why we long to soar on flying trapezes, ride bareback on spangled horses, and parade through the streets in costumes of glitter and gold, this captivating book illuminates the history of the circus and the claim it has on the imaginations of artists, writers, and people around the world. Traveling back to the circus’s early days, Linda Simon takes us to eighteenth-century hippodromes in Great Britain and intimate one-ring circuses in nineteenth-century Paris, where Toulouse-Lautrec and Picasso became enchanted with aerialists and clowns. She introduces us to P. T. Barnum, James Bailey, and the enterprising Ringling Brothers and reveals how they created the golden age of American circuses. Moving forward to the whimsical Circus Oz in Australia and to New York City’s Big Apple Circus and the grand spectacle of Cirque du Soleil, she shows how the circus has transformed in recent years. At the center of the story are the people—trick riders and tightrope walkers, sword swallowers and animal trainers, contortionists and clowns—that created the sensational, raucous, and sometimes titillating world of the circus. Beautifully illustrated and filled with rich historical detail and colorful anecdotes, The Greatest Shows on Earth is a vibrant history for all those who have ever dreamed of running away to the circus.

Author : Professor of Psychology John Freeman
Publisher : Libri Publishing Limited
Page : 345 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2011-11-01
Category : Drama
ISBN : 9781907471872

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The Greatest Shows on Earth by Professor of Psychology John Freeman Pdf

What makes a particular performance 'great'? The Greatest Shows on Earth offers an address that focuses sharply on theatre as performance: as an event that can stir the blood, the spirit and the brain like nothing else. The result is a book about fourteen outstanding theatre events from a dozen countries. In discrete, production-focused chapters, work from Peter Brook's King Lear through to the Sydney Olympics Opening Event is approached by a team of international scholars and practitioners, each describing in print that which existed in time and space and, most significantly, within specific contexts. What binds these chapters together is the conviction that whilst liveness disappears in a moment, spectatorship can translate into documentation that adds something to a work's value ... even as so much else can never be captured in words. In wrestling with ephemerality and memory, The Greatest Shows on Earth does more than make a case for what makes certain theatre great, it foregrounds analysis with emotion and writing with the type of first-person engagement that is usually edited out rather than invited in. John Freeman lectures in Performance Studies at Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia. He has written extensively on theatre, art, pedagogy and research for numerous international journals, newspapers, magazines, books, government and funding agencies, galleries, festivals and consultancy panels. The Greatest Shows on Earth is his fifth book.

Author : Daniel Buck
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2005-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780595334278

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In this black comedy, the spotlight shines upon those who love it most: the self-obsessed, self-help culture and the media that generates hysteria for the sake of entertainment, bringing the cults of victimhood and celebrity together. Nothing is sacred in the network competitions for the next big hit, and in their treatment of newsworthy events, the line between truth and fiction doesn't matter as much as the almighty dollar. Satire, it has been said, is not possible in America because everything eventually comes true. Tragedy, you might say, is both cheapened and still to come when the media gets involved. The Greatest Show on Earth is a timely commentary about the media frenzy surrounding allegations of sex abuse and the popular mania for Reality TV.

Author : David Simon
Publisher : Holt Paperbacks
Page : 672 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2007-04-01
Category : True Crime
ISBN : 9781429900959

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Homicide by David Simon Pdf

From the creator of HBO's The Wire, the classic book about homicide investigation that became the basis for the hit television show The scene is Baltimore. Twice every three days another citizen is shot, stabbed, or bludgeoned to death. At the center of this hurricane of crime is the city's homicide unit, a small brotherhood of hard men who fight for whatever justice is possible in a deadly world. David Simon was the first reporter ever to gain unlimited access to a homicide unit, and this electrifying book tells the true story of a year on the violent streets of an American city. The narrative follows Donald Worden, a veteran investigator; Harry Edgerton, a black detective in a mostly white unit; and Tom Pellegrini, an earnest rookie who takes on the year's most difficult case, the brutal rape and murder of an eleven-year-old girl. Originally published fifteen years ago, Homicide became the basis for the acclaimed television show of the same name. This new edition—which includes a new introduction, an afterword, and photographs—revives this classic, riveting tale about the men who work on the dark side of the American experience.

Author : Ken Follett
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 1009 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2010-06-29
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781101442197

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The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett Pdf

#1 New York Times Bestseller Oprah's Book Club Selection The “extraordinary . . . monumental masterpiece” (Booklist) that changed the course of Ken Follett’s already phenomenal career—and begins where its prequel, The Evening and the Morning, ended. “Follett risks all and comes out a clear winner,” extolled Publishers Weekly on the release of The Pillars of the Earth. A departure for the bestselling thriller writer, the historical epic stunned readers and critics alike with its ambitious scope and gripping humanity. Today, it stands as a testament to Follett’s unassailable command of the written word and to his universal appeal. The Pillars of the Earth tells the story of Philip, prior of Kingsbridge, a devout and resourceful monk driven to build the greatest Gothic cathedral the world has known . . . of Tom, the mason who becomes his architect—a man divided in his soul . . . of the beautiful, elusive Lady Aliena, haunted by a secret shame . . . and of a struggle between good and evil that will turn church against state and brother against brother. A spellbinding epic tale of ambition, anarchy, and absolute power set against the sprawling medieval canvas of twelfth-century England, this is Ken Follett’s historical masterpiece.

Author : Adrienne Barman
Publisher : Wide Eyed Editions
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2015-08-06
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781847806963

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Creaturepedia by Adrienne Barman Pdf

Welcome to this collection of best-loved animals from all over the world, chosen for their special talents and characteristics, with fun illustrations by Adrienne Barman. Meet 'the architects', the 'noisy neighbours', the 'homebodies', the 'forever faithfuls', the 'champions of forgetfulness' and more in this alphabetically ordered encyclopedia. Filled with fascinating facts, curious creatures and characterful cartoons, this book will keep young explorers busy for hours.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Dorrance Publishing
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2024-05-14
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781434944429

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Funnymen: Life and Times on the Greatest Show on Earth by Anonim Pdf

Author : Jack Webster
Publisher : Black & White Publishing
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1997-10-23
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781845029234

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Webster's World by Jack Webster Pdf

Jack Webster is one of the most popular journalists writing in Scotland today. Voted Columnist of the Year in 1996, his first collection of Herald columns was a bestseller. This book presents another collection of his writings.

Author : Brian G. Boniface,Chris Cooper
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 377 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Tourism
ISBN : 9781856176699

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Worldwide Destinations and Companion Book of Cases Set by Brian G. Boniface,Chris Cooper Pdf

The book of case studies is designed to be used in conjunction with its companion text -World Wide Destination: The geography of Travel and Tourism. However, the book can be used as a stand-alone resource for the teaching and learning of tourism destinations across the world.

Author : Niccolò Machiavelli,Elizabeth Towne,Elbert Hubbard,James Allen,William Walker Atkinson,Orison Swett Marden,Ralph Waldo Trine,Benjamin Franklin,William Crosbie Hunter,Harry A. Lewis,Thorstein Veblen,Kahlil Gibran,P. T. Barnum,Marcus Aurelius,Wallace D. Wattles,Lao Tzu,Russell Conwell,Henry Harrison Brown,Florence Scovel Shinn,Napoleon Hill,Émile Coué,Charles Fillmore,Charles F. Haanel,B. F. Austin,Robert Collier,George Matthew Adams,Genevieve Behrend,George S. Clason
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 3295 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2023-11-22
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : EAN:8596547729495

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The Greatest Guides to Achieving Peace & Prosperity by Niccolò Machiavelli,Elizabeth Towne,Elbert Hubbard,James Allen,William Walker Atkinson,Orison Swett Marden,Ralph Waldo Trine,Benjamin Franklin,William Crosbie Hunter,Harry A. Lewis,Thorstein Veblen,Kahlil Gibran,P. T. Barnum,Marcus Aurelius,Wallace D. Wattles,Lao Tzu,Russell Conwell,Henry Harrison Brown,Florence Scovel Shinn,Napoleon Hill,Émile Coué,Charles Fillmore,Charles F. Haanel,B. F. Austin,Robert Collier,George Matthew Adams,Genevieve Behrend,George S. Clason Pdf

DigiCat presents to you this unique collection of the best advices taken from modern guidance books and ancient wisdom. This meticulously edited self-help collection contains carefully picked out books about reaching financial success as well as personal peace and spiritual development. Table of Contents: Wallace D. Wattles: The Science of Getting Rich The Science of Being Well How to Get What You Want William Walker Atkinson: The Secret of Success Thought-Force in Business and Everyday Life The Power of Concentration P. T. Barnum: The Art of Money Getting The Humbugs of the World Benjamin Franklin: The Autobiography The Way to Wealth Orison Swett Marden: Architects of Fate He Can Who Thinks He Can, and Other Papers on Success in Life How To Succeed Prosperity – How to attract it James Allen: From Poverty to Power As a Man Thinketh Eight Pillars of Prosperity Foundation Stones to Happiness and Success Russell Conwell: Acres of Diamonds The Key to Success What You Can Do With Your Will Power Praying for Money Henry Harrison Brown: Dollars Want Me (Twin Editions) Thorstein Veblen: The Theory of Business Enterprise Émile Cou: Self Mastery Through Conscious Autosuggestion Kahlil Gibran: The Prophet Marcus Aurelius: Meditations Niccolò Machiavelli: The Prince Lao Tzu: Tao Te Ching B. F. Austin: How to Make Money Charles F. Haanel: The Master Key System Robert Collier: The Secret of the Ages Riches Within Your Reach Elbert Hubbard: A Message to Garcia William Crosbie Hunter: Dollars and Sense Harry A. Lewis: Hidden Treasures; Or, Why Some Succeed While Others Fail Florence Scovel Shinn: The Game of Life and How to Play It Napoleon Hill: Think and Grow Rich George Matthew Adams: You Can Genevieve Behrend: Your Invisible Power Elizabeth Towne: The Life Power and How to Use It Ralph Waldo Trine: In Tune with the Infinite Charles Fillmore: Prosperity George S. Clason: The Richest Man in Babylon

Author : Christopher J. Olson,CarrieLynn D. Reinhard
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Page : 323 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2020-05-29
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781538122563

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The Greatest Cult Television Shows of All Time by Christopher J. Olson,CarrieLynn D. Reinhard Pdf

Reaching back to the beginnings of television, The Greatest Cult Television Shows offers readers a fun and accessible look at the 100 most significant cult television series of all time, compiled in a single resource that includes valuable information on the shows and their creators. While they generally lack mainstream appeal, cult television shows develop devout followings over time and exert some sort of impact on a given community, society, culture, or even media industry. Cult television shows have been around since at least the 1960s, with Star Trek perhaps the most famous of that era. However, the rise of cable contributed to the rise of cult television throughout the 1980s and 1990s, and now, with the plethora of streaming options available, more shows can be added to this categorization Reaching back to the beginnings of television, the book includes such groundbreaking series as The Twilight Zone and The Prisoner alongside more contemporary examples like Crazy Ex-Girlfriend and Hannibal. The authors provide production history for each series and discuss their relevance to global pop culture. To provide a more global approach to the topic, the authors also consider several non-American cult TV series, including British, Canadian, and Japanese shows. Thus, Monty Python’s Flying Circus appears alongside Sailor Moon and Degrassi Junior High. Additionally, to move beyond the conception of “cult” as a primarily white, heteronormative, fanboy obsession, the book contains shows that speak to a variety of cult audiences and experiences, such as Queer as Folk and Charmed. With detailed arguments for why these shows deserve to be considered the greatest of all time, Olson and Reinhard provide ideas for discussion and debate on cult television. Each entry in this book demonstrates the importance of the 100 shows chosen for inclusion and highlights how they offer insight into the period and the cults that formed around them.

Author : Jim Steenburgh
Publisher : University Press of Colorado
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2014-11-13
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781492016809

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Secrets of the Greatest Snow on Earth by Jim Steenburgh Pdf

Utah has long claimed to have the greatest snow on Earth—the state itself has even trademarked the phrase. In Secrets of the Greatest Snow on Earth, Jim Steenburgh investigates Wasatch weather, exposing the myths, explaining the reality, and revealing how and why Utah's powder lives up to its reputation. Steenburgh also examines ski and snowboard regions beyond Utah, making this book a meteorological guide to mountain weather and snow climates around the world. Chapters explore mountain weather, avalanches and snow safety, historical accounts of weather events and snow conditions, and the basics of climate and weather forecasting. Steenburgh explains what creates the best snow for skiing and snowboarding in accurate and accessible language and illustrates his points with 150 color photographs, making Secrets of the Greatest Snow on Earth a helpful tool for planning vacations and staying safe during mountain adventures. Snowriders, weather enthusiasts, meteorologists, students of snow science, and anyone who dreams of deep powder and bluebird skies will want to get their gloves on Secrets of the Greatest Snow on Earth.

Author : Alan C Logan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 466 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2020-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 173619741X

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The Greatest Hoax on Earth by Alan C Logan Pdf

The Greatest Hoax unmasks the viral spread of a myth, creating a parable of our times. The deep analysis within is filled with suspense while also providing a meaningful wake-up call in the post-truth era.

Author : Alan Sepinwall,Matt Zoller Seitz
Publisher : Grand Central Publishing
Page : 443 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2016-09-06
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781455588206

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TV (The Book) by Alan Sepinwall,Matt Zoller Seitz Pdf

Is The Wire better than Breaking Bad? Is Cheers better than Seinfeld? What's the best high school show ever made? Why did Moonlighting really fall apart? Was the Arrested Development Netflix season brilliant or terrible? For twenty years-since they shared a TV column at Tony Soprano's hometown newspaper-critics Alan Sepinwall and Matt Zoller Seitz have been debating these questions and many more, but it all ultimately boils down to this: What's the greatest TV show ever? That debate reaches an epic conclusion in TV (THE BOOK). Sepinwall and Seitz have identified and ranked the 100 greatest scripted shows in American TV history. Using a complex, obsessively all-encompassing scoring system, they've created a Pantheon of top TV shows, each accompanied by essays delving into what made these shows great. From vintage classics like The Twilight Zone and I Love Lucy to modern masterpieces like Mad Men and Friday Night Lights, from huge hits like All in the Family and ER to short-lived favorites like Firefly and Freaks and Geeks, TV (THE BOOK) will bring the triumphs of the small screen together in one amazing compendium. Sepinwall and Seitz's argument has ended. Now it's time for yours to begin!

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 143 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Television programs
ISBN : OCLC:1022577339

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