One of the most comprehensive and intelligent postmodern critics of art and literature, Huyssen collects here a series of his essays on pomo... " ―Village Voice Literary Supplement... his work remains alert to the problematic relationship obtaining between marxisms and poststructuralisms." ―American Literary History... challenging and astute." ―World Literature TodayHuyssen’s level-headed account of this controversial constellation of critical voices brings welcome clarification to today’s murky haze of cultural discussion and proves definitively that commentary from the tradition of the German Left has an indispensable role to play in contemporary criticism." ―The German Quarterly... we will certainly have, after reading this book, a deeper understanding of the forces that have led up to the present and of the possibilities still open to us." ―Critical Texts... a rich, multifaceted study." ―The Year’s Work in English StudiesHuyssen argues that postmodernism cannot be regarded as a radical break with the past, as it is deeply indebted to that other trend within the culture of modernity―the historical avant-garde.

This is a fascinating overview of the history of sound art. The rise of a prominent auditory culture, as seen in the recent plethora of art exhibitions on sound art, in conjunction with academic programs dedicated to "aural culture", sonic art, and auditory issues now emerging, reveals the degree to which sound art is lending definition to the 21st century. And yet, sound art still lacks related literature to compliment, and expand, the realm of practice. "Background Noise" sets out an historical overview, while at the same time shaping that history according to what sound art reveals - the dynamics of art to operate spatially, through media of reproduction and broadcast, and in relation to the intensities of communication and its contextual framework.

Product Description: This is the classic series from Pulitzer Prize-winning historical novelist Kenneth Roberts, all featuring characters from the town of Arundel, Maine. Arundel follows Steven Nason as he joins Benedict Arnold in his march to Quebec during the American Revolution...read more

Hurston recounts her experiences collecting Afro-American folklore and offers some seventy folk tales and a series of hoodoo rituals

This package covers computer concepts for introductory computing courses. Including a CD-ROM which corresponds to the chapters in the text, this text includes learning aids such as exercises, activities, animations, audio, visual, video and photography.

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The persecution of lesbians and gay men by the Nazis is a subject that has been constantly debated during the last decade, providing a theme for books, articles, and plays. Until recently the discussion has remained speculative: most of the relevant documents were stored in closed East German archives, and access was denied to scholars and researchers.As a result of the unification of East and West Germany, these archives are now open. Hidden Holocaust, by the German scholars Gunter Grau and Claudia Shoppmann of Humboldt Uinversity, Berlin, demonstrates that the eradication of homosexuals was a declared gol of the Nazis even before they took power in 1933, and provide proof of the systematic anti-gay campaigns, the methods used tjo justify discrimination, and the incarceration mutilation and murder of gay men and women in Nazi concentration camps. A chilling but groud-breaking work in gay and lesbian studies.

Product Description: Along with Russian Constructivism and Surrealism, Dada stands as one of the three most significant movements of the historical avant garde. Born in the heart of Europe in the midst of World War I, Dada displayed a raucous skepticism about accepted values...read more

Winner of the 2016 Theodor Seuss Geisel AwardMo is the youngest kid on the Robins, his football team. His classmates don’t mind, but the kids on their rival team tease him for being a "butterfingers" who's too tiny to catch the ball. But Mo's coach has a plan to turn Mo's little size into a big win for the Robins! This Level 2 reader about a little African-American boy with a big passion for sports was the winner of the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award in 2016.

Product Description: A comprehensive, straightforward description of modern-day principles of financial accounting and reporting which balances practical accounting procedures with the theory and concepts upon which they are based. The book emphasises financial accounting fundamentals as they relate to today's business environment, and illustrates the role that accounting plays in decision making for both external (investor, government official, taxpayer/voter) and internal audiences (the business and financial manager)...read more

Product Description: Since Hans Ulrich Obrist--museum director, curator, writer, cultural instigator and professional conversationalist--released his bestselling first volume of interviews back in 2004, one wonders if there is a living artist, musician or writer left with whom Obrist hasn't recorded an interview...read more

Product Description: The persecution of lesbians and gay men by the Nazis is a subject that has been constantly debated during the last decade, providing a theme for books, articles, and plays. Until recently the discussion has remained speculative: most of the relevant documents were stored in closed East German archives, and access was denied to scholars and researchers...read more

Product Description: Cultural Writing. Essays. Interviews. Photographs. The INDUSTRIAL CULTURE HANDBOOK, edited by V. Vale, is a reference guide to the philosophy and interests of a flexible alliance of the following deviant international artists: Throbbing Gristle, Cabaret Voltaire, SPK, Z'er, Non, Monte Cazazza, Mark Pauline, Sordide Sentimental, Johanna Went, and R&N...read more

For the freshman/sophomore level of the introductory foods course at universities and community colleges.A leading seller for many years, this text has helped prepare thousands of students for careers as food scientists, foodservice managers, dieticians, and extension agents. Written for the beginning student, it provides clear, straightforward explanations of all of the basic principles of food preparation. It treats the chemistry involved in a way that is non-threatening and does not interfere with the flow of the text. The first part of the text covers basic principles, preparing the way for discussions in subsequent chapters. The new edition encompasses the latest information on technological advances in food preparation and processing. It also deals with the effect of shifting demographics on food trends, and the increasing body of knowledge available to the general populace about nutrition. (view table of contents)

Product Description: A comprehensive, straightforward description of modern-day principles of financial accounting and reporting which balances practical accounting procedures with the theory and concepts upon which they are based. The book emphasises financial accounting fundamentals as they relate to today's business environment, and illustrates the role that accounting plays in decision making for both external (investor, government official, taxpayer/voter) and internal audiences (the business and financial manager)...read more