In the near future, England has become a corrupt, totalitarian state, opposed only by V, the mystery man wearing a white porcelain mask who intends to free the masses through absurd acts of terrorism.
We’ve always measured the world around us, from how big things are, to how fast they go, how much they’re worth and practically everything in between. But who decided how we do it, and why? The Long and the Short of It takes us back in time to discover the origins and evolution of a huge variety of different units of measurement. On the way it answers such questions as: Why do we meas…
The Avengers journey into deep space, where they unite the intergalactice races against the Builders — deadly aliens who seek to destroy the known galaxy. While the heroes are gone, Thanos sets his sight son Earth, sending back the Black Order to launch the assault. It falls to the Inhumans, Black Panther, Doctor Stranger, the X-Men, and more to defend Attilian, Wakanda, Atlantis, and t…
The definitive survey, combining current scholarship with a vibrant narrative. Carefully informed by feedback from dozens of scholars, it remains the book that students and teachers trust to explain what’s important, where it fits, and why it matters. Peter Burkholder weaves a compelling story of people, their choices, and the western musical tradition that emerged. From chant to hip-hop, he …
Manusia berusaha mencari tahu asal mula dirinya dan segalanya sejak dulu. Penelitian sains telah mengungkap bahwa asal mula manusia bukan hanya dari Bumi, melainkan juga bintang-bintang dan alam semesta. Kisah asal mula kita merentang sampai awal waktu serta kelahiran ruang dan seluruh zat. Asal Mula menceritakan bagaimana terjadinya alam semesta, bintang-bintang, planet-planet, dan kehidupan b…
This clearly written guide to the Stanislavski method has long been a favorite among students and teachers of acting. Now, in light of books and articles recently published in the Soviet Union, Sonia Moore has made revisions that include a new section on the subtext of a role. She provides detailed explanations of all the methods that actors in training have found indispensable for more than tw…