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Starlet Rivals
12-year-old Bela has always dreamed about becoming a famous Bollywood star, and now the opportunity might finally be within her grasp. When a reality TV show gives her the chance to dance in front of the nation, she knows that she is performing for a place at the most prestigious stage school in Mumbai.
Melody Queen
"Twelve-year-old Simi's life is set. First: graduate from the Bollywood Academy, school to future stars. Second: become a super-famous actor, just like her showbiz parents. There's only one problem: Simi would rather make music than act, and music is a profession dominated by men. Can Simi navigate the gender barriers of the industry to prove she has what it takes to become Bollywood's next big music composer? A story of passion for music and courage in the face of overwhelming odds, this second book in the dazzling world of Bollywood is sure to get your toes tapping and head bopping to Simi's beat"--Amazon.com
Adaptation and Cultural Appropriation
“Hamlet” by Olivier, Kaurismäki or Shepard and “Pride and Prejudice” in its many adaptations show the virulence of these texts and the importance of aesthetic recycling for the formation of cultural identity and diversity. Adaptation has always been a standard literary and cultural strategy, and can be regarded as the dominant means of production in the cultural industries today. Focusing on a variety of aspects such as artistic strategies and genre, but also marketing and cultural politics, this volume takes a critical look at ways of adapting and appropriating cultural texts across epochs and cultures in literature, film and the arts.
A True Champion
A True Champion is the first title in the Ace Tennis Books series. This 32-page picture book story is recommended for those between the ages of 4-8. In A True Champion: It's the biggest moment of Storm's life as a junior tennis player. He has made the final and will now compete for the Rocket Trophy. But Storm feels really nervous. The spectators seem to be cheering for his opponent and he is scared of losing. Storm has to fight his emotions and play his best tennis - there can only be one winner, right? A True Champion is perfect for parents to read with their children or for children to read independently. Full colour illustrations throughout. Includes a glossary of tennis terms. Tennis is a sport that requires dedication, focus, fitness and mental strength. We want the sport to keep growing. We want to help it reach as many young people around the world as possible. These books will hopefully entertain, encourage a love of reading and above all, allow children into the fascinating world of tennis. Visit www.acetennisbooks.com or find us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @acetennisbooks
Bollywood in Britain
Bollywood in Britain provides the most extensive survey to date of the various manifestations and facets of the Bollywood phenomenon in Britain. The book analyzes the role of Hindi films in the British film market, it shows how audiences engage with Bollywood cinema and it discusses the ways the image of Bollywood in Britain has been shaped. In contrast to most of the existing books on the subject, which tend to approach Bollywood as something that is made by Asians for Asians, the book also focuses on how Bollywood has been adapted for non-Asian Britons. An analysis of Bollywood as an unofficial brand is combined with in-depth readings of texts like film reviews, the TV show Bollywood Star (2004) and novels and plays with references to the Bombay film industry. On this basis Bollywood in Britain demonstrates that the presentation of Bollywood for British mainstream culture oscillates between moments of approximation and distancing, with a clear dominance of the latter. Despite its alleged transculturality, Bollywood in Britain thus emerges as a phenomenon of difference, distance and Othering.
Odwar vs. the Shadow Queen
Will Odwar learn the lesson that strength of heart is the most powerful strength of all? After their spectacular showdown against the Red Oloibon, Odwar and his friends are hoping for a bit of a breather. But Odwar has to find his Entasim—the powerful heirloom inherited from his warrior ancestor—and he has to find it now. The Shadow Queen, raging with anger at having been trapped in the shadow world for so long, has a new target in her sights. Can Odwar and his friends stop her from feeding on humanity's darkest emotions and breaking into the light? An action-packed story of bravery and determination, this second book in the monster-filled world of a parallel Nairobi shows us that when physical strength fails us, strength of heart will conquer all.
Die Welt der Liebe
Wie ist der globale Konsum von Liebe möglich? Was geschieht, wenn lokale und globale Semantiken zusammenstoßen? Fördert diese Begegnung die Evolution der Liebessemantik - oder wird sie dadurch behindert? Dieser Band beleuchtet das Spannungsverhältnis von Globalität und Lokalität anhand von unterschiedlichen Rezeptionen der modernen, westlich geprägten Liebessemantik in verschiedenen Kulturkreisen und sozialen Schichten. Systematisch präsentieren und diskutieren die Beiträge verschiedene Rezeptionsprozesse sowie Modifikationen durch die Konfrontation mit lokalen, traditionellen Semantiken und ermöglichen so einen außergewöhnlichen Einblick in die Welt der Liebe.
Novak Djokovic incassable
Dans ce récit illustré captivant, plongez au cœur de l’extraordinaire parcours de Novak Djokovic. Un chemin initiatique pavé d’obstacles insurmontables et de triomphes épiques. Dès son enfance, Djokovic a dû affronter les ravages de la guerre dans une Yougoslavie en lambeaux disloquée par des dirigeants sanguinaires. Une épreuve qui a forgé sa détermination et sa résilience. Une fois passé tennisman professionnel, malgré des blessures physiques et un manque de reconnaissance comparé à ses illustres rivaux, Roger Federer et Rafael Nadal, « Nole » a persévéré dans son insatiable quête de records. La pandémie mondiale de Covid-19 a confronté Djokovic à de nouveaux d...
Riding a Donkey Backwards
Timeless wisdom is found in absurdity in these tales of an iconic Muslim character known as the sagest man in the village — and also its biggest fool. Would you like to know how a thief can turn into a donkey? Whether a cow can climb a pole? Or why you should spoon yogurt into a lake? Mulla Nasruddin knows all the answers, and he might also tell you why he rides his donkey backwards. Whether in the guise of an imam in a mosque or a beggar in the street, this trickster is never at a loss for a rejoinder, though it may leave you scratching your head, rolling your eyes, or laughing out loud. Enjoy twenty-one classic tales about a much-loved character from Muslim cultures in a book packed with jokes, riddles, and wisdom and paired with vibrant, theatrical illustrations.
The Joy of Science
"In The Joy of Science, Jim Al-Khalili presents eight lessons that serve as a guide to thinking and living life a little more scientifically. It is a gentle entrâee to the conceptual core of what science is and the spirit of how it is practiced, which will help any reader understand how to live a more rational life and benefit from doing so. The book will connect the lay public with what science fundamentally is - not knowledge per se, but rather a way of thinking, which gives us the power to turn encounters with the unknown into greater insights into the true nature of reality. In an engaging, conversational tone, and writing from the perspective of a practitioner of science, Al- Khalili i...
