Robert Levine Livres

This unique, photo-filled musical biography includes two CDs with nearly three hours of landmark performances by the great diva, accompanied by expert commentary.Here is a true artistic biography, focusing on Maria Callas's musical development, her influence, her critical reception--and the specific qualities that have made her a legend for our time. The book features scores of photographs from throughout Callas's life and career, including many rare production photos. The CDs, featuring key recordings from throughout her career, are keyed to detailed discussions of the performances, making Callas's work accessible and enjoyable to beginners as well as die-hard opera afficionados. Selections include Bellini's "Casta Diva" (Norma), Rossini's "Una voce poco fa" (II barbiere di Siviglia), Puccini's "Vissi d'arte" (Tosca), Gounod's "Ah! Je veux vivre" (Romeo et Juliette), Verdi's "Caro nome" (Rigoletto), Massenet's "Adieu, notre petite table" (Manon), Bizet's "Pres de remparts de Seville" (Carmen), Spontini's "O Nume tutelar" (La vestale) and many more.A discography, a chronology, a complete performance history, and more make this the ultimate book for learning about and loving opera and one of its greatest stars.

"An engaging, highly readable survey of the sophisticated methods of persuasion we encounter in various situations. From television to telemarketing and from self-deception to suicide cults, Levine takes a hard look at all the ways we attempt to persuade each other--and how and why they work (or don't). . . . The next time you wonder what possessed you to pay $50 for a medallion commemorating the series finale of Friends, you'll know where to turn."--Slashdot.org"If you're like most people, you think advertising and marketing work--just not on you. Robert Levine's The Power of Persuasion demonstrates how even the best-educated cynics among us can be victimized by sales pitches."--The Globe and Mail"Levine puts [his] analysis in the service of his real mission--to arm the reader against manipulation."--The Wall Street Journal"This wonderful book will change the way you think and act in many realms of your life."--Philip Zimbardo former president, American Psychological Association

Information is both valuable and increasingly accessible, creating a tension in how it is consumed. Stewart Brand's insight from a 1984 hacker convention captures this duality, highlighting the conflict between the desire for expensive, valuable information and the growing expectation for free access. This struggle has transformed our cultural landscape, as traditional media—newspapers, music, television, films, and books—face relentless disruption from digital platforms. The demand for free online content has forced media businesses to adapt, often at the expense of their profitability. The Internet's current structure enables technology companies to offer content at no cost, leveraging copyrighted material to attract vast audiences. For instance, MySpace built a user base larger than many European countries by allowing music streaming, ultimately selling for $580 million. This raises critical questions about the future of cultural businesses: Are we witnessing chaos and cultural decline? This guide explores the evolving global marketplace, examining our present situation, the historical context, and the necessary steps to prevent a cultural crisis.

A social psychologist presents an illuminating portrait of time as a human construct, tracing its evolution through history and exploring its various incarnations in cultures throughout the world. He points out that a culture's sense of time has profound consequences for an individual's psychological, physical, and emotional well-being.

Sie sind überzeugt: Manipulationen durchschauen Sie sofort und überreden lassen Sie sich schon gar nicht. Falsch gedacht! Gerade dann sind Sie ein besonders leichtes Opfer, meint Robert Levine, Professor für Psychologie und Bestsellerautor ('Eine Landkarte der Zeit'). Er untersuchte die Tricks und Kniffe, mit denen wir tagtäglich von Verkäufern und Politikern, in der Werbung oder im Beruf über den Tisch gezogen werden. Zusammen mit seinen Studenten beobachtete er Verkäufer und Konsumenten und versuchte es schließlich selbst: Er besuchte Seminare zur Verkaufsförderung, lernte von Illusionskünstlern und wandte die erlernten Techniken als Autoverkäufer und Vertreter an. Dabei fand er heraus, daß wir um so öfter übervorteilt werden, je überlegener wir uns fühlen. Doch die große Verführung erfolgt immer nach dem gleichen Muster. Robert Levine erklärt uns die Regeln und zeigt, wie wir sie für uns nutzen können.

Эта яркая иллюстрированная книга знакомит детей с жизнью и творчеством великих композиторов, рассказывает о каждом инструменте оркестра, а также советует послушать самые знаменитые музыкальные произведения классической музыки! Для среднего школьного возраста.