Author: Elfriede Jelinek
Publisher: Grove Press
ISBN: 9780802144614
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
38-year-old Erika Kohut, a piano teacher at the Vienna Conservatory, still lives with her domineering mother. Erika has a weakness for buying clothing that she will never actually wear, secretly visits Turkish peep shows and watches sadomasochistic films. When a handsome, self-absorbed 17-year-old student attempts to seduce Erika, she resists, but the relationship between teacher and pupil spirals rapidly out of control, and Erika becomes consumed by the ecstasy of self-destruction.
On Michael Haneke
Author: Brian Price
Publisher: Wayne State University Press
ISBN: 9780814334058
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
Michael Haneke, whose films include 'The Piano Teacher' and 'The White Ribbon', has emerged over the past 15 years as a major figure in world cinema. This collection of essays offers a criticial inquiry & close formal analysis of his work, noted for its philosophical, historical & stylistic complexity.
Publisher: Wayne State University Press
ISBN: 9780814334058
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
Michael Haneke, whose films include 'The Piano Teacher' and 'The White Ribbon', has emerged over the past 15 years as a major figure in world cinema. This collection of essays offers a criticial inquiry & close formal analysis of his work, noted for its philosophical, historical & stylistic complexity.
Blue Ticket
Author: Sophie Mackintosh
Publisher: Anchor
ISBN: 0385545649
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 265
Book Description
From the author of the Booker Prize longlisted novel The Water Cure comes another mesmerizing, refracted vision of our society: What if the life you're given is the wrong one? "Blue Ticket adds something new to the dystopian tradition set by Orwell’s 1984 or Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale." —New York Times Book Review Calla knows how the lottery works. Everyone does. On the day of your first bleed, you report to the station to learn what kind of woman you will be. A white ticket grants you marriage and children. A blue ticket grants you a career and freedom. You are relieved of the terrible burden of choice. And once you've taken your ticket, there is no going back. But what if the life you're given is the wrong one? When Calla, a blue-ticket woman, begins to question her fate, she must go on the run. Pregnant and desperate, Calla must contend with whether or not the lottery knows her better than she knows herself—and what that might mean for her child. With Blue Ticket, Sophie Mackintosh has created another mesmerizing, refracted vision of our world that explores the impossible decisions women have to make when society restricts their choices.
Publisher: Anchor
ISBN: 0385545649
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 265
Book Description
From the author of the Booker Prize longlisted novel The Water Cure comes another mesmerizing, refracted vision of our society: What if the life you're given is the wrong one? "Blue Ticket adds something new to the dystopian tradition set by Orwell’s 1984 or Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale." —New York Times Book Review Calla knows how the lottery works. Everyone does. On the day of your first bleed, you report to the station to learn what kind of woman you will be. A white ticket grants you marriage and children. A blue ticket grants you a career and freedom. You are relieved of the terrible burden of choice. And once you've taken your ticket, there is no going back. But what if the life you're given is the wrong one? When Calla, a blue-ticket woman, begins to question her fate, she must go on the run. Pregnant and desperate, Calla must contend with whether or not the lottery knows her better than she knows herself—and what that might mean for her child. With Blue Ticket, Sophie Mackintosh has created another mesmerizing, refracted vision of our world that explores the impossible decisions women have to make when society restricts their choices.
The List That Changed My Life
Author: Olivia Beirne
Publisher: Review
ISBN: 1472259556
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ One of the best books I have read in a very long time!' '⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 11/10 would recommend. Get a copy!!' '⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Without a doubt the funniest book I've read!' '⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ I can't praise this book enough' Sometimes all you need is a little push . . . Georgia loves wine, reality TV and sitting on the sofa after work. She does not love heights, looking at her bank account, going on dates, or activities that involve a sports bra. And she will never, ever take a risk. That is, until her braver, bolder, big sister finds out that she won't be able to tick off the things she wanted to do before turning thirty, and turns to Georgia to help her finish her list. With the birthday just months away, Georgia suddenly has a deadline to learn to grab life with both hands. Could she be brave enough to take the leap, for her sister? And how might her own life change if she did? Olivia Beirne's bestselling The List That Changed My Life will take you on the hilarious and heart-warming journey of a lifetime, showing you what it means to really be alive . . . Perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Rosie Walsh and Marian Keyes. **Olivia's new novel House Swap is available to download NOW!** --------- Praise for Olivia Beirne! 'A hilarious, heart-warming read' DAISY BUCHANAN 'I can't praise it enough, it's perfect summer reading' LUCY VINE 'Olivia is an assured writer with great comic timing' SHEILA O'FLANAGAN 'A mesmerising blend of humour and emotion' WOMAN & HOME 'A story of love, friendship and family, whose characters you will fall in love with immediately!' EMILY HOUGHTON, AUTHOR OF BEFORE I SAW YOU 'A perfect mix of humour and heart' EMMA COOPER, AUTHOR OF THE SONGS OF US 'An uplifting read that leaves you on a high' AMAZON READER REVIEW 'A proper feel-good, heart-warming, very natural and relatable story' KIM NASH (KIMTHEBOOKWORM) 'I thoroughly enjoyed this book and couldn't put it down' AMAZON READER REVIEW 'A gorgeous life-affirming read' HAYLEY'S BOOK BLOG __________________________________________
Publisher: Review
ISBN: 1472259556
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ One of the best books I have read in a very long time!' '⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 11/10 would recommend. Get a copy!!' '⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Without a doubt the funniest book I've read!' '⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ I can't praise this book enough' Sometimes all you need is a little push . . . Georgia loves wine, reality TV and sitting on the sofa after work. She does not love heights, looking at her bank account, going on dates, or activities that involve a sports bra. And she will never, ever take a risk. That is, until her braver, bolder, big sister finds out that she won't be able to tick off the things she wanted to do before turning thirty, and turns to Georgia to help her finish her list. With the birthday just months away, Georgia suddenly has a deadline to learn to grab life with both hands. Could she be brave enough to take the leap, for her sister? And how might her own life change if she did? Olivia Beirne's bestselling The List That Changed My Life will take you on the hilarious and heart-warming journey of a lifetime, showing you what it means to really be alive . . . Perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Rosie Walsh and Marian Keyes. **Olivia's new novel House Swap is available to download NOW!** --------- Praise for Olivia Beirne! 'A hilarious, heart-warming read' DAISY BUCHANAN 'I can't praise it enough, it's perfect summer reading' LUCY VINE 'Olivia is an assured writer with great comic timing' SHEILA O'FLANAGAN 'A mesmerising blend of humour and emotion' WOMAN & HOME 'A story of love, friendship and family, whose characters you will fall in love with immediately!' EMILY HOUGHTON, AUTHOR OF BEFORE I SAW YOU 'A perfect mix of humour and heart' EMMA COOPER, AUTHOR OF THE SONGS OF US 'An uplifting read that leaves you on a high' AMAZON READER REVIEW 'A proper feel-good, heart-warming, very natural and relatable story' KIM NASH (KIMTHEBOOKWORM) 'I thoroughly enjoyed this book and couldn't put it down' AMAZON READER REVIEW 'A gorgeous life-affirming read' HAYLEY'S BOOK BLOG __________________________________________
The Independent Piano Teacher's Studio Handbook
Author: Beth Gigante Klingenstein
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 0634080830
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 468
Book Description
(Educational Piano Library). This handy and thorough guide is designed to help the independent piano teacher in all aspects of running his/her own studio. Whether it be business practices such as payment plans, taxes, and marketing, or teaching tips involving technique, composition, or sight reading, this all-inclusive manual has it all! Topics include: Developing and Maintaining a Professional Studio, Finances, Establishing Lessons, Studio Recitals, Tuition and Payment Plans, Composition and Improvisation, Marketing, Communications with Parents, Make-up Policies, Zoning and Business Licenses, Teaching Materials and Learning Styles, The Art of Practice, Arts Funding, and many more!
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 0634080830
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 468
Book Description
(Educational Piano Library). This handy and thorough guide is designed to help the independent piano teacher in all aspects of running his/her own studio. Whether it be business practices such as payment plans, taxes, and marketing, or teaching tips involving technique, composition, or sight reading, this all-inclusive manual has it all! Topics include: Developing and Maintaining a Professional Studio, Finances, Establishing Lessons, Studio Recitals, Tuition and Payment Plans, Composition and Improvisation, Marketing, Communications with Parents, Make-up Policies, Zoning and Business Licenses, Teaching Materials and Learning Styles, The Art of Practice, Arts Funding, and many more!
The Piano Teacher's Survival Guide
Author: Anthony Williams
Publisher: Faber Music Ltd
ISBN: 0571590381
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 203
Book Description
From preparing for the very first lesson to mastering fiendish fingering and performance anxiety, this inspirational guide helps teachers nurture and support students at every level and develop a love of the piano. With musical communication at its heart, The Piano Teacher's Survival Guide tackles universal issues and common frustrations faced by all pianists as well as improving and developing teaching skills and piano technique.
Publisher: Faber Music Ltd
ISBN: 0571590381
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 203
Book Description
From preparing for the very first lesson to mastering fiendish fingering and performance anxiety, this inspirational guide helps teachers nurture and support students at every level and develop a love of the piano. With musical communication at its heart, The Piano Teacher's Survival Guide tackles universal issues and common frustrations faced by all pianists as well as improving and developing teaching skills and piano technique.
The Easy Fake Book (Songbook)
Author: Hal Leonard Corp.
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 1458437523
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
(Fake Book). This follow-up to the popular Your First Fake Book includes over 100 more great songs that even beginning-level musicians can enjoy playing! It features the same larger notation with simplified harmonies and melodies, all songs in the key of C, and introductions for each song, to add a more finished sound to the arrangements. The songs are in many musical styles and include: Alfie * All I Ask of You * All My Loving * Always on My Mind * Autumn in New York * Blue Skies * Cabaret * Crazy * Fields of Gold * Go the Distance * God Bless' the Child * Great Balls of Fire * Hey, Good Lookin' * How Deep Is Your Love * I'll Be There * If * Imagine * Jailhouse Rock * Kansas City * Memory * Michelle * Misty * My Girl * My Heart Will Go On * People * Stand by Me * Star Dust * Tangerine * Tears in Heaven * Tennessee Waltz * Unchained Melody * What a Wonderful World * What'll I Do? * You've Got a Friend * and more.
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 1458437523
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
(Fake Book). This follow-up to the popular Your First Fake Book includes over 100 more great songs that even beginning-level musicians can enjoy playing! It features the same larger notation with simplified harmonies and melodies, all songs in the key of C, and introductions for each song, to add a more finished sound to the arrangements. The songs are in many musical styles and include: Alfie * All I Ask of You * All My Loving * Always on My Mind * Autumn in New York * Blue Skies * Cabaret * Crazy * Fields of Gold * Go the Distance * God Bless' the Child * Great Balls of Fire * Hey, Good Lookin' * How Deep Is Your Love * I'll Be There * If * Imagine * Jailhouse Rock * Kansas City * Memory * Michelle * Misty * My Girl * My Heart Will Go On * People * Stand by Me * Star Dust * Tangerine * Tears in Heaven * Tennessee Waltz * Unchained Melody * What a Wonderful World * What'll I Do? * You've Got a Friend * and more.