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Covers the development of musicals, from the earliest European operetta styles of France and Germany to the modern musical of the United States and Britain.
Essentially a collection of full plot summaries organized under country of origin and preceeded by brief historical introduction. Covers Britain, France, US, Austria-Germany-Hungary, and Spain. Indexed by author/composer/lyricist, and by song title. Includes a discography. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
This report reviews engineering's importance to human, economic, social and cultural development and in addressing the UN Millennium Development Goals. Engineering tends to be viewed as a national issue, but engineering knowledge, companies, conferences and journals, all demonstrate that it is as international as science. The report reviews the role of engineering in development, and covers issues including poverty reduction, sustainable development, climate change mitigation and adaptation. It presents the various fields of engineering around the world and is intended to identify issues and challenges facing engineering, promote better understanding of engineering and its role, and highlight ways of making engineering more attractive to young people, especially women.--Publisher's description.
In high summer, two lovers meet and plan a future together. But when the lovers' secret meetings are eventually found out, the full weight of a religious, moralistic, patriarchal society bears down upon them - resulting in the ultimate punishment.The story unfolds against a rich backdrop of songs and singing, folk belief, the cruel power of the Kirk, and the turning of the agricultural year.A tragic true story passed down the centuries in song is retold in a clear and passionate new voice.Shortlisted for the Dundee International Book Prize.
A collection of essays revealing how operetta spread across borders and became popular on the musical stages of the world.