Beethoven's darker side is contrasted with his sense of humor in the development of Movement 4 of his String Quartet Opus 18, No. 3 in D Major. In the final episode of his musical education series, Maestro George Marriner Maull revisits a number of previously presented musical devices, such as sequence, that are found in the work. He explains the sonata form's ternary components - exposition, development, and recapitulation - and analyzes components...

Long vowel Oo is featured and highlighted in this easy reader about children having fun. The title is complete with beautiful, colorful photographs and simple text.

When the eldest son fell in the well and most of the time getting help was spent pronouncing the name of the one in trouble, the Chinese, according to legend, decided to give all their children short names.

As the famous acting teacher Robert Lewis said, “The problem with acting is that the better you do it, the more everyone thinks they can do what you do.” Never has this been clearer than in film acting. Film acting is not like operatic singing or ballet dancing, which easily proves to the audience that the performers can do things that the viewer cannot. On the contrary, film acting is based on creating people that seem real, just like you and...

"Provides advice on how to develop a schoolwide learning culture that leads to more effective reading and writing across the curriculum"--Back cover.

"Find out what plagiarism is, its history and how to avoid it"--Provided by publisher.

This program explores essential literary terms such as metaphor, simile, allusion, personification, and hyperbole while analyzing classic works of literature. These terms are covered in depth with detailed graphics, engaging examples, and exciting video. On-screen multiple-choice reviews at the end of each segment reinforce important concepts and make learning fun.

This program explores both the history and the essential components of poetry. After viewing, students will understand how poets utilize rhythm/meter and rhyme in various forms to achieve the desired effect. Classic works of poetry are presented along with detailed graphics, engaging examples, and exciting video.On-screen multiple-choice reviews at the end of each segment reinforce important concepts and make learning fun.