Amidst the heated fray of the Culture Wars emerged a scrappy festival in downtown New York City called Bang on a Can. Presenting eclectic, irreverent marathons of experimental music in crumbling venues on the Lower East Side, Bang on a Can sold out concerts for a genre that had been long considered box office poison. Through the 1980s and 1990s, three young, visionary composers--David Lang, Michael Gordon, and Julia Wolfe--nurtured Bang on a Can into a multifaceted organization with a majo...

She was, in everyday terms, a gold digger, but she liked to think she had a good heart. Maybe she didn't though. Maybe in latching onto the idea she could become more than stupid Parker Rousch, the thought she could be in the stories Martina had told about her brother, maybe at that moment she'd lost what heart she had. Because fairytales didn't happen in real life and girls that daydreamed about falling in love with Prince Charming via entertainment magazines were sure to be disappoin...

Komiczny blask i autoironia. Uzależnienie i depresja. Dave Itzkoff kreśli pełnokrwisty portret Robina Williamsa, będący świeżym i oryginalnym spojrzeniem na aktora, którego twórczość poruszała miliony ludzi na całym świecie.

For nearly 20 years, designers and non-designers alike have been introduced to the fundamental principles of great design by author Robin Williams. Through her straightforward and light-hearted style, Robin has taught hundreds of thousands of people how to make their designs look professional using four surprisingly simple principles. Now in its fourth edition, The Non-Designer’s Design Book offers even more practical design advice, including a new chapter on the fundamentals of t...

William Stoner is born at the end of the nineteenth century into a dirt-poor Missouri farming family. Sent to the state university to study agronomy, he instead falls in love with English literature and embraces a scholar’s life, far different from the hardscrabble existence he has known.Yet as the years pass, William Stoner encounters a succession of disappointments: marriage into a “proper” family estranges him from his parents; his career is stymied; his wife an...

A brilliant and beautifully written novel in the tradition of Robert Graves’ I, Claudius, Augustus is a sweeping narrative that brings vividly to life a compelling cast of historical figures through their letters, dispatches, and memoirs.A mere eighteen years of age when his uncle, Julius Caesar, is murdered, Octavius Caesar prematurely inherits rule of the Roman Republic. Surrounded by men who are jockeying for power—Cicero, Brutus, Cassius, and Mark Antony—young...

With his twinkling eyes, boundless energy and unrivalled natural wit, Robin Williams was the comedian who brought laughter to a generation.Through roles in cherished films such as Mrs. Doubtfire, Jumanji, Aladdin and Hook, he became the genial face of family comedy. His child-like enthusiasm was infectious, sweeping viewers away. Allied to his lightning-quick improvisation and ability to riff lewdly off any cue thrown at him, Robin was that rare thing - a true comic genius who appealed to ...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Robin Williams: A Tribute to the Beloved Comedian's Enduring Spirit and Legacy isn't just a biography, it's a celebration of a life that shone brightly, leaving a trail of laughter and inspiration. Dive deep into the remarkable journey of a comedic legend who captured hearts and minds with his unparalleled wit, boundless energy, and genuine human connection. This book traces his humble beginnings from a young man with a passion for the ...

Discover the extraordinary life of Robin Williams, a comedic genius whose infectious spirit and unparalleled talent made him a beloved figure in entertainment. From his early days in Chicago, shaped by family dynamics and artistic influences, to his rise as a stand-up comedy sensation, Williams’ journey is a testament to the transformative power of laughter.Williams captivated audiences with his role in "Mork & Mindy," marking the start of his television stardom, while his transiti...

Ever wondered how Robin Williams rose to stardom?There have been few men as simultaneously talented, funny, sympathetic, and enthusiastically passionate about their craft as comedian and actor Robin Williams. Although he was born into a privileged existence as the son of a Detroit motor company executive, Williams quickly abandoned his place as heir to a business empire to try his hand at acting and comedy.The young man's unbridled enthusiasm and energy, as well as his hard-...

Discover the extraordinary life of Robin Williams…Robin Williams burst into the world of entertainment like a supernova—brilliant, uncontainable, and unforgettable. His lightning-fast improvisations, boundless empathy, and unmistakable voice shaped a generation and redefined what comedy could be. But behind the laughter lived a man wrestling with joy, fear, tenderness, and a restless search for belonging.From his childhood spent navigating loneliness with i...

Riding the luxury train Desert Oasis, through the desert to L.A., discredited sheriff Joe Manton is haunted by the recent “suicide” of ex-German scientist Gottfired Silkes, who may have been killed by supernatural forces. Forces possibly on the train with him in the form of Hollywood star Tallulah Hennessey.