Títulos em Artes e Entretenimento

Byzantine chant studies have long fascinated scholars due to its rich history and unique musical elements. This author's study originated from an initial interest in Byzantine chant for a film project, evolving into a comprehensive academic investigation. By immersing in the Byzantine chant community and learning its notation, the author gained valuable insights shaping the analytical framework of this study. This report examines how integrating Byzantine chant into Western choral music has contributed to contemporary compositions, offering a unique blend of musical traditions.

Kevin Federline: bailarín, padre, icono accidental de la cultura pop. Su estrella se elevó electrizando escenarios junto a Pink, Destiny's Child, Aaliyah y más. Pero fue su turbulento matrimonio con la superestrella del pop Britney Spears lo que lo convirtió en un nombre conocido en todos...

Mais, loin d'être de simples contes de fée, ces dessins animés mythiques nous invitent à nous questionner sur notre rapport à la Nature, à l'animal et sur notre propre place sur Terre.

Darker with the Dawn uncovers the history and deeper meanings behind Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds' most well-known songs from "Tupelo", "The Mercy Seat", "Red Right Hand", "Stagger Lee", "Into My Arms", to "Higgs Boson Blues" and beyond. The book explores Nick Cave's life in music drawing upon his inspirations of the Bible, Greek myth, and literature, as well as his enduring passion for gospel, blues, and progressive rock.

To listen to The Stone Fiddle is to enter into Paddy Tunney's sense of himself, to step into a lost world preserved only in his memory and imagination. As Bill Meek wrote in The Irish Times, 'Paddy Tunney's book is much more than a collection of songs ... only infrequently can a study be said to reveal a culture from within. When such an event occurs, the result can be electrifying, and such is the effect of The Stone Fiddle, undoubtedly a piece of literature, and yet so directed by the oral tradition that the pages dance with a degree of life denied to most literary works.'

Commercial real estate (retail and office) represents a $7 trillion asset class that is slow to change and currently under increasing pressure. What are the effects of accelerating technology and changing consumer behavior on real estate? Work Shop explores the growth of retail, fueled by smartphones and apps, in the post-pandemic world. Whether you are a building owner or decision maker, service provider to the industry, or engaged participant, this audiobook will provide history, context, and ideas for commercial real estate to evolve and thrive in the conceptual age.

Fredric Jameson’s most wide-ranging work seeks to crystalize a definition of ”postmodernism”. Jameson’s inquiry looks at the postmodern across a wide landscape, from “high” art to “low” from market ideology to architecture, from painting to “punk” film, from video art to literature.

Loading Screens and Memory Cards is a nostalgic journey through the golden age of gaming — from Christmas mornings spent unwrapping new consoles to late-night sleepovers lit by the glow of CRTs.

Chronicling the life and legacy of Coco Chanel, one of fashion's most influential couturiers, this book offers a fascinating account of Chanel's evolution and innovation. From her early days of millinery, through her revolutionary inventions in sportswear and jersey fashions for women, to the classics that made her name, such as the Chanel cardigan jacket, little black dress and exquisite perfumes.

From the trailblazing New Look silhouette in 1947 through to their exquisite red-carpet couture and feminist T-shirts, Dior's pieces have been worn by everyone from Sophia Loren to Natalie Portman. The last word in elegance and celebration of the female form, the House that changed the course of fashion history continues to make it today.

Little Book of Prada is the captivating story of the legendary fashion house. Understated elegance and luxury, technologically advanced fabrics and sublime originality of design are all hallmarks of the House of Prada. In this miniature monograph, Laia Farran Graves documents the history and heritage of the brand, from the company’s origins as a leather-goods manufacturer to the global fashion empire created by Miuccia Prada.

One of the oldest Italian fashion brands in existence today, Gucci was founded in Florence in 1921. Guccio Gucci established his company with the goal of creating opulent luggage for Italy's wealthy and fashionable upper-classes. With the signature Gucci print of dark brown diamonds on a tan background, interlocking G logo and red and green stripe, the brand has gone on to become the last word in Italian luxury.

Little Book of Louis Vuitton is the captivating story of one of the world’s most luxurious fashion houses. Louis Vuitton’s monogrammed bags have been seen on the arms of celebrities and royals alike for over 150 years. From the young Louis seeking his fortune in Paris through to two world wars, the Great Depression, the Jazz Age and the Swinging Sixties, there is no era in which this most opulent of brands hasn’t thrived.

A one of a kind narrative nonfiction collection of poems devoted to wild urban dwellers.

This audiobook explores over 100 tattoo meanings, helping you discover the stories behind popular designs and those you may not have considered before. If your thinking about getting your first tattoo or adding to your existing collection, this audiobook aims to provide insight into the wide range of symbols available.

DO NOT take on a leadership role until you have listened to this! Buy this for your new boss and put it on their desk. An essential listen, self-help what not-to-do leadership book like no other. Following on from his publication of “Throwing Fruit at Drug Dealers”, Ian Dandleroar has matured from the inane and profane to practical advice for future leaders drawn from over 30 years of military and civilian flying.

This audiobook functions as an engaging exploration of 101 incredible buildings that I encountered during my studies in architecture. It’s designed to be your convenient pocket guide to remarkable architectural works and act as a valuable resource when searching for outstanding buildings. It's designed for both the prospective student considering a path in architecture and experienced architects seeking fresh inspiration. The text is concise to facilitate easy navigation, allowing you to flick through the audiobook and quickly identify designs that spark your interest for further exploration.

Le jour, il incarnait Alex P. Keaton, ado conservateur et sarcastique de la sitcom culte Sacrée Famille. La nuit, il devenait Marty McFly, héros d'une aventure de science-fiction appelée à marquer des générations entières : Retour vers le futur. Entre deux tournages, Fox traversait Los Angeles comme s'il franchissait une faille temporelle, passant d'un rôle à l'autre, inventant sans le savoir un morceau de légende. Future Boy nous plonge au cœur de ces mois frénétiques où la télévision et le cinéma se sont rencontrés pour donner naissance à l'un des plus grands phénomènes de la culture pop.

Through the generations, Hermès have created innovative and exquisite accessories for the most glamorous customers. From their nineteenth-century saddlery workshop to 1960s Paris and beyond, Hermès has graced the arms and wardrobes of style icons from Grace Kelly and Jane Birkin to Victoria Beckham and Kim Kardashian. The Little Book of Hermès tells the story of the evolution of the House of Hermès by fashion historian Karen Homer.

The enormously puzzling TV series The Prisoner has developed a rapt cult following, and has often been described as "surreal" or "Kafkaesque." Alex Cox watched all the episodes of The Prisoner on their first broadcast, at the ripe old age of thirteen. In I Am (Not) a Number, Cox believes he provides the answers to all the questions which have engrossed and confounded viewers.