The Nutcracker is the most popular ballet in the world, adopted and adapted by hundreds of communities across the United States and Canada every Christmas season. In this entertainingly informative book, Jennifer Fisher offers new insights into the Nutcracker phenomenon, examining it as a dance scholar and critic, a former participant, an observer of popular culture, and an interviewer of those who dance, present, and watch the beloved ballet. Fisher traces The Nutcracker’s historyfrom its St. Petersburg premiere in 1892 through its emigration to North America in the mid-twentieth century to the many productions of recent years. She notes that after it was choreographed by another Russian immigrant to the New World, George Balanchine, the ballet began to thrive and variegate: Hawaiians added hula, Canadians added hockey, Mark Morris set it in the swinging sixties, and Donald Byrd placed it in Harlem. The dance world underestimates The Nutcracker atits peril, Fisher suggests, because the ballet is one of its most powerfully resonant traditions. After starting life as a Russian ballet based on a German tale about a little girl’s imagination, The Nutcracker hasbecome a way for Americans to tell a story about their communal values and themselves.

"Nutcracker" Nation: How an Old World Ballet Became a Christmas Tradition in the New World

Religion & Spirituality

Fisher, Jennifer

Christian Books & Bibles

Yale University Press

A lively discussion of North America’s favorite ballet—its history, productions, and significance The Nutcracker is the most popular ballet in the world, adopted and adapted by hundreds of communities across the United States and Canada every Christmas season. In this entertainingly informative book, Jennifer Fisher offers new insights into the Nutcracker phenomenon, examining it as a dance scholar and critic, a former participant, an observer of popular culture, and an interviewer of those who dance, present, and watch the beloved ballet. Fisher traces The Nutcracker’s historyfrom its St. Petersburg premiere in 1892 through its emigration to North America in the mid-twentieth century to the many productions of recent years. She notes that after it was choreographed by another Russian immigrant to the New World, George Balanchine, the ballet began to thrive and variegate: Hawaiians added hula, Canadians added hockey, Mark Morris set it in the swinging sixties, and Donald Byrd placed it in Harlem. The dance world underestimates The Nutcracker atits peril, Fisher suggests, because the ballet is one of its most powerfully resonant traditions. After starting life as a Russian ballet based on a German tale about a little girl’s imagination, The Nutcracker hasbecome a way for Americans to tell a story about their communal values and themselves.

Nutcracker Nation: How an Old World Ballet Became a Christmas Tradition in the New World

Arts & Photography

Music

Jennifer Fisher's ON THE PHILOSOPHY OF LOGIC explores questions about logic often overlooked by philosophers. Which of the many different logics available to us is right? How would we know? What makes a logic right in the first place? Is logic really a good guide to human reasoning? An ideal companion text for any course in symbolic logic, this lively and accessible book explains important logical concepts, introduces classical logic and its problems and alternatives, and reveals the rich and interesting philosophical issues that arise in exploring the fundamentals of logic. THE WADSWORTH PHILOSOPHICAL TOPICS SERIES (under the general editorship of Robert Talisse, Vanderbilt University) presents readers with concise, timely, and insightful introductions to a variety of traditional and contemporary philosophical subjects. With this series, students of philosophy will be able to discover the richness of philosophical inquiry across a wide array of concepts, including hallmark philosophical themes and themes typically underrepresented in mainstream philosophy publishing. Written by a distinguished list of scholars who have garnered particular recognition for their excellence in teaching, this series presents the vast sweep of today's philosophical exploration in highly accessible and affordable volumes. These books will prove valuable to philosophy teachers and their students as well as to other readers who share a general interest in philosophy.

On the Philosophy of Logic

Politics & Social Sciences

Philosophy

Cengage Learning'

Torchon Lace for Today

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Crafts & Hobbies

Charles T. Branford

Kangaroo Pr

The author traces the origins of Maltese, Cluny and Bedfordshire bobbin laces from their common ancestor, Italian Genoese lace. The book contains 36 designs which include historical as well as the author's own designs. This book is designed for lacemakers who already have a good working knowledge of the techniques of bobbin lace. Each chapter contains two or three patterns which increase in complexity. Instructions for early patterns are full but become gradually less detailed as the book progresses and the reader's confidence increases. Other books by this author include "Torchon Lace for Today" and "Braid Lace for Today".

The Bedfordshire Family of Laces

The term, "intuition," while commonly used by artists has been somewhat marginalized within art theory and criticism. Whether sensed as a gut feeling or a flash of insight, intuition is central to processes of "coming to know" in aesthetic practice and experience. Many artists habitually rely on extra-rational means of understanding, either in the form of everyday instinct or uncanny cognition. A delicate balance, though, exists between clairvoyance and fantasy, foreknowledge and wishful thinking. Technologies of Intuition demonstrates how artistic sensitivity requires disciplined and cultivated perception. Set in continuity with the compelling history of the Spiritualist Movement and emancipatory feminism, this anthology elucidates intuitive agency as a psychic, somatic and social technology in the fine arts and popular culture.

Technologies of Intuition

History & Criticism

Y Y Z Books

Unicorn Books & Crafts

Foreword by Werner Vogels, Vice President and Corporate Technology Officer, Amazon The AWS exam has been updated. Your study guide should be, too. The AWS Certified Developer Official Study Guide–Associate Exam is your ultimate preparation resource for the latest exam! Covering all exam objectives, this invaluable resource puts a team of AWS experts at your side with expert guidance, clear explanations, and the wisdom of experience with AWS best practices. You’ll master core services and basic architecture, and equip yourself to develop, deploy, and debug cloud-based applications using AWS. The AWS Developer certification is earned by those who demonstrate the technical knowledge and skill associated with best practices for building secure, reliable cloud-based applications using AWS technology. This book is your official exam prep companion, providing everything you need to know to pass with flying colors. <ul>
<li>Study the AWS Certified Developer Exam objectives</li> <li>Gain expert insight on core AWS services and best practices</li> <li>Test your understanding of key concepts with challenging chapter questions</li> <li>Access online study tools including electronic flashcards, a searchable glossary, practice exams, and more</li> </ul>
Cloud computing offers businesses the opportunity to replace up-front capital infrastructure expenses with low, variable costs that scale as they grow. This customized responsiveness has negated the need for far-future infrastructure planning, putting thousands of servers at their disposal as needed―and businesses have responded, propelling AWS to the number-one spot among cloud service providers. Now these businesses need qualified AWS developers, and the AWS certification validates the exact skills and knowledge they’re looking for. When you’re ready to get serious about your cloud credentials, the AWS Certified Developer Official Study Guide–Associate Exam is the resource you need to pass the exam with flying colors. NOTE: As of October 7, 2019, the accompanying code for hands-on exercises in the book is available for downloading from the secure Resources area in the online test bank. You'll find code for Chapters 1, 2, 11, and 12.

AWS Certified Developer Official Study Guide: Associate (DVA-C01) Exam (Sybex Study Guide)

Computers & Technology

Alteen, Nick

Gerena, Casey

Gruver, Wes

Jalis, Asim

Osman, Heiwad

Pagan, Marife

Patlolla, Santosh

Roth, Michael

Certification

Sybex

Serve yourself something amazing―you’re worth it 
Cooking For One For Dummies is full of recipes to inspire you to create delicious meals, without packing your fridge full of forgotten leftovers. Learn to make mug cakes in the microwave, teriyaki salmon, and everything in between, with easy-to-follow instructions. We also cover cooking basics, so you can build your skills and wow the person whose opinion matters most―you. Stock up on kitchen tools you need to home-chef successfully, figure out healthy grocery shopping for one, and follow dozens of fantastic recipes. It’s fun, it’s delicious, it’s healthy, and it’s efficient. Let’s start cooking for one. Cook over 100 delicious recipes designed for single servings Level up your cooking technique with step-by-step explanations Spice up leftovers for round two and plan your meals ahead of time Build good kitchen habits and use the right tools for the job 
Singles who want to learn how to cook appropriate servings of delicious food will love this recipe book and solo cooking guide.\nFrom the Back Cover\nTonight, it’s just you and your great cooking 
Become your own gourmet chef―no reservation needed. Cooking For One For Dummies shows you how to save money, stay healthy, and discover joy and creativity in the kitchen. In this fun book, you’ll get tips on equipping your kitchen (or using what you already have), shopping for one, and beyond. Then, you’ll find loads of recipes, so you can treat yourself to a delicious homecooked meal, every day. Cilantro lime chicken salad? Cheesy potato soup? Beef stir fry? Mushroom-quinoa chili? It’s all on your very own menu. Bon appétit! 
Inside… Benefits of cooking for yourself Must-have appliances, gadgets, and cookware Single-serving recipes Packing and storing leftovers Meat, fish, and veggie dishes Making your own snacks Prepping and planning ahead

Cooking For One For Dummies

Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Cooking Education & Reference

For Dummies

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