One of the last remaining atmospheric theatres in the nation, elegant Marion Palace Theatre holds a storied history behind its curtains. From the "Wigwam," the Grand Opera House and Germania Park Pavilion to nickelodeons, vaudeville houses and movie theatres, performance has been an essential part of Marion's history, and the Palace is the city's jewel. Designed by renowned theatre architect John Eberson, the Palace opened its doors in 1928 to packed audiences of over three thousand patron...

This 2007 third edition continues to be a comprehensive and authoritative guide to the business, practice, law, and practical use of project finance. It covers the complete project finance structure, from conception to negotiation to debt closing, and from project difficulties to successful restructuring. The book continues to be accessible to those with little experience in project finance, while maintaining the insight and detail of previous editions that has made it a valuable reference...

Assess your knowledge and retention of Williams Obstetrics with the only study guide keyed to that trusted textThere is no better way to understand and remember the information found in Williams Obstetrics, Twenty-Fourth Edition than this unique study guide. You will find everything you need for the most thorough assessment of your knowledge possible. It is all here in one comprehensive book: hundreds of full-color images, multiple-choice questions keyed to the world's p...

Discover the extraordinary beauty of ordinary days in The Daily Connoisseur’s Guide to Living Well at Home by bestselling author Jennifer L. Scott.With wisdom born of personal experience and international inspiration, Scott invites readers into a philosophy of intentional, elegant living—where homemaking becomes an art form and everyday rituals elevate the soul. From organizing clutter with bespoke systems to establishing rhythms of peace and productivity,...

The 2020 US presidential race was one of the most hotly contested and contentious in recent American history. While the election produced the greatest turnout in American history and the highest percentage turnout in 60 years, the election still came down to a handful of swing states that ultimately decided the election. In their third edition of Presidential Swing States, Rafael Jacob and David Schultz examine the 2020 presidential election, keying in on the few critical states that actua...

E-artnow präsentiert Ihnen eine faszinierende Sammlung, die als ideales Tor zur zauberhaften Welt der Literatur dient. Diese Kollektion umfasst die begehrtesten Märchen, packende Abenteuerromane und herzerwärmende Tiergeschichten, perfekt zugeschnitten auf junge Lesende und Zuhörende: Peterchens Mondfahrt (Gerdt von Bassewitz) Die Geschichte des Hasen Peter (Beatrix Potter) Die Biene Maja und ihre Abenteuer (Waldemar Bonsels) Bambi (Felix Salten) Babys erstes Geschichtenbuch (Else Ury) ABC...

**Wasted is a riveting exploration of the complicated, and often surprising, ways that waste occurs in our businesses, our communities, and our lives“A smart, unconventional book that takes readers far beyond what they think they know about a complex subject.”—Kari Byron, former cast member of MythBusters**Waste. We spend a great deal of energy trying to avoid it, but once you train your eyes to look for it, you’ll see it all around you—in your ho...

The Cutting Edge of Modern Short FictionA three time Hugo Award nominated magazine, this issue of Pulphouse Fiction Magazine offers up ten fantastic stories by some of the best writers working in modern short fiction.No genre limitations, no topic limitations, just great stories. Attitude, feel, and high-quality fiction equals Pulphouse.“ This is definitely a strong start. All the stories have a lot of life to them, and are worthwhile reading.” ...

E-artnow stellt Ihnen diese einzigartige Sammlung vor, die als perfekte Einführung in die magische Welt der Literatur dient. Sie beinhaltet die beliebtesten Märchen, Abenteuerromane und Tiergeschichten, ideal für junge Leserinnen und Leser sowie Zuhörerinnen und Zuhörer: Peterchens Mondfahrt (Gerdt von Bassewitz) Die Geschichte des Hasen Peter (Beatrix Potter) Die Biene Maja und ihre Abenteuer (Waldemar Bonsels) Bambi (Felix Salten) Babys erstes Geschichtenbuch (Else Ury) ABC-Buch (Karl Ph...

“A high-octane thriller . . . Nyxia grabs you from the first line and never lets go.” —Marie Lu, #1 New York Times bestselling author of WarcrossEvery life has a price in this sci-fi thriller—the first in a trilogy—that has the nonstop action of The Maze Runner and the high-stakes space setting of Illuminae.What would you be willing to risk for a lifetime of fortune?Emmett Atwater isn’t j...

An author’s talents may seem obvious and indisputable as they move words and ideas into gathered phrases and stories.But where do these ideas and stories come from? A lonely thought that suddenly gathers form? An inspiration from a Muse? A suggestion from an everyday event?Perhaps in the case of their darker, more malevolent stories, other forces are at work. They help to nourish single words into sentences and paragraphs that ease themselves from the shadows and are sudden...

The spirit that founded the volume and guided its development is radically inter- and transdisciplinary. Dispatches have arrived from anthropology, communications, English, film studies (including theory, history, criticism), literary studies (including theory, history, criticism), media and screen studies, cognitive cultural studies, narratology, philosophy, poetics, politics, and political theory; and as a special aspect of the volume, theorist-filmmakers make their thoughts known as wel...