: With contributions from musicologists, historians, sociologists, anthropologists and literary scholars, this book provides an interdisciplinary perspective on how different modes of musical sociability - ranging from opera performances to collective singing and internet fan communities - inspire "imagined communities" that not only transcend nation
: Imperfect 10 is a searingly honest account of the life of a footballing genius, whose character and personality are worlds apart from the extrovert who thrilled the crowds. On the pitch Tony Currie had outrageous skills and the confidence to sit on the ball during a game. Off it, he was crippled by self-doubt and low self-esteem. This is his story.
: First, on a whirlwind business trip around half the countries in South America in just a fortnight, Oliver Dowson faces near-death experiences in planes and cars, meets civil insurrection face-to-face, risks kidnap and must overcome mindless bureaucracy that could derail the itinerary on a daily basis.
: This unique volume examines death from a socio-cultural events perspective. Drawing on the empirical and conceptual work produced by an international body of researchers, it is the first publication to look at death, dying, memorialization, and their mediation, from an events orientation.
: This workbook helps to break down the skills children need to masterto meet their curriculum objectives in a clear and fuss-freeway. It supports children to develop their their their spelling skillsthrough fun and engaging activities. Covering rules and exceptions,inflectional endings, prefixes and suffixes, tricky spellingsand much more!
