Una monografia completa sull'opera del maggiore architetto del manierismo a Verona, artefice della fusione delle acquisizioni maturate dalla cultura architettonica romana con la pratica costruttiva veneta. I risultati della ricerca degli studiosi americani Davies e Hemsoll evidenziano come le interpretazioni dell'antico e gli insegnamenti da esse tratte da Raffaello, Antonio da Sangallo e Sansovino rappresentano le premesse del linguaggio architettonico di Sanmicheli. Il volume ripercorre analiticamente l'attività dell'architetto veronese attraverso ampi capitoli tematici dedicati all'architettura militare, ai palazzi, alle costruzioni sacre.

Essential Clarinet Technique is for players of every standard from elementary to post-graduate level. Through a combination of exercises, studies and explanatory text it deals comprehensively with the technical foundations of clarinet playing: tone, intonation, articulation and finger technique-all indispensable to good performance. This is a practical guide-a book for the music stand, not the shelf. By working carefully through the text and related exercises, you will overcome most of the difficulties in acquiring and applying your technique and learn to practice in a methodical and effective way.

E possibile viaggiare nel tempo? Secondo Paul Davies, fisico e divulgatore scientifico, la risposta è certamente sì. E non solo ci mostra come questo sia possibile, ci fornisce pure delle vere istruzioni per produrre una macchina del tempo passando attraverso i buchi neri. Ma se possiamo viaggiare nel tempo, sicuramente possiamo conoscere in anticipo il futuro e agire per modificarlo. Allo stesso modo possiamo tornare nel passato e creare ogni sorta di strana e bizzarra conseguenza sul presente.

Amateur astronomers will enjoy the personal tone of the writing and the clear and detailed description of the process that leads to solar eclipses. Historical events have been frequently ascribed to times of eclipse; Steel describes these and relates as well the history of how eclipses have been understood, up to current theories and controversies. Steel is an astronomer at the U. of Salford, Manchester, UK. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

A comprehensive, practical and up-to-date guide to the equipment, techniques and art of close-up and macro photography. 200 colour illus., 30 b/w.

Come avverrà la fine del mondo? L'universo sarà annientato da un'esplosione o si spegnerà a poco a poco? Passando in rassegna le più recenti ipotesi della scienza sulla sorte ultima dell'universo, Paul Davies, illustra gli aspetti fisici di uno dei concetti più suggestivi dell'immaginario dell'umanità: il Giorno del Giudizio, la Fine di Tutto. Dalla vita delle stelle a quella delle particelle, "Gli ultimi tre minuti" è un resoconto dei risultati raggiunti dalla fisica contemporanea e, insieme, un'analisi degli aspetti filosofici della questione. Come dice Davies " ...possiamo tutt'al più sperare che i nostri discendenti arrivino a conoscere lo scopo dell'universo prima che scadano gli ultimi tre minuti".

Studies are an established part of every instrumentalist's training. They place technical problems in musical contexts, and can be invaluable aids to development. 80 Graded Studies for Oboe is two books that bring together a broad selection of repertoire in a variety of styles. The studies are arranged in order of increasing difficulty, according to a carefully planned technical progression.

Titles: Reade: Prelude; Romance * Traditional: Pierrot; Hatikvah; Finnish Folksong; Shepherd's Hey; The Apple From The Orchard; Berdolin's Sweetheart * Schumann: The Merry Peasant; By The Fireside * Diabelli: Scherzo * Foster: Beautiful Dreamer * Reinecke: Landler * Haydn: German Dance * Tchaikovsky: Reverie * Mozart: Lullaby * Purcell: Rondeau * MacDowell: To A Wild Rose * Rameau: Contredanse * Brahms: Andante * Scott: The Fascinator * Arne: When Daisies Pied * Schubert: Theme.

Now more than ever, the ability to sight-read fluently is an essential part of the training of musicians of any instrument. This workbook is designed to help young musicians overcome the nerves that often cause sight-reading problems, by giving them thorough technical grounding as well as confidence boosting strategies. Step by step it helps the player to create a complete picture of each piece, first through rhythmic and melodic exercises related to specific problems, then by the study of a prepared piece with associated questions for the student to answer, and so finally to the real, unprepared sight-reading test itself.

80 Graded Studies for Clarinet brings together in two books a broad selection of 19th-century study repertory, with studies by Baermann, Berr, Demnitz, Klose, Lazarus, Lefevre, Muler, Rose, Stark, Vanderhagen, and Wiedemann - all virtuosi of their day. Also included are a number of specially composed studies by Paul Harris. These introduce aspects of 20th-century style and considerably extend the scope of the selection. The studies are arranged in order of increasing difficulty, up to early intermediate level, according to carefully planned technical progression.

80 Graded Studies for Saxophone brings together in two books a broad selection of 18th and 19th century repertory, with studies by Arban, Baermenn, Blatt, Brod and others. Also included are a number of specially composed studies by Paul Harris.
The studies are arranged in increasing difficulty from elementary level to early intermediate, according to a carefully planned technical progression.

Now more than ever, the ability to sight-read fluently is an essential part of the training of musicians of any instrument. This workbook is designed to help overcome the nerves that can cause sight-reading problems by giving sound technical advice and confidence-boosting tips. Step by step, it helps the player to create a complete picture of each piece, first through rhythmic and melodic exercises related to specific problems, then by the study of a prepared piece with associated questions for the student to answer, and finally to a real, unprepared sight-reading test. Check-boxes for each stage allow both teacher and student to monitor progress.

80 Graded Studies for Saxophone brings together in two books a broad selection of 18th and 19th century repertory, with studies by Arban, Baermenn, Blatt, Brod and others. Also included are a number of specially composed studies by Paul Harris.
The studies are arranged in increasing difficulty from elementary level to early intermediate, according to a carefully planned technical progression.

Now more than ever, the ability to sight-read fluently is an essential part of the training of musicians of any instrument. This workbook is designed to help young musicians overcome the nerves that often cause sight-reading problems, by giving them thorough technical grounding as well as confidence boosting strategies. Step by step it helps the player to create a complete picture of each piece, first through rhythmic and melodic exercises related to specific problems, then by the study of a prepared piece with associated questions for the student to answer, and so finally to the real, unprepared sight-reading test itself.

Chi o cosa ha dato origine all'intero universo? Che cosa ne causerà invece la distruzione? Che cos'è la materia? Che cos'è la mente? Può qualcosa di noi sopravvivere alla morte? Che cosa sono tempo e spazio? Esiste un Dio ordinatore di tutto il cosmo? Il fisico teorico Davies intende dimostrare in questo saggio che a tali eterni quesiti oggi la scienza può trovare una risposta convincente.

Come fu creato l'universo e quale sarà la sua fine? Che cos'è la materia? Che cos'è la mente? Può qualcosa di noi sopravvivere alla morte? Che cosa sono tempo e spazio? Esiste un Dio ordinatore di tutto il cosmo? A tali eterni quesiti, sostiene il fisico teorico Davies in questo libro, oggi la scienza può trovare una risposta convincente.