This book presents narrative research on individual teachers of multiple languages (TMLs). It uncovers what makes TMLs unique and reveals the complex identities, beliefs and emotions involved in being a TML. The author offers new, globally-relevant insights for language teaching research at individual, pedagogical and institutional level.
Few celebrities are as instantly recognizable as Woody Allen. Few are as notoriously shy. And perhaps none are as elusive: Is Woody Allen a comedian who wants to be taken seriously? Or is he a serious artist whose films happen to be funny? The very fact that Eric Lax was granted access to Woody for four years in order to research this biography must be counted as a triumph. And what Lax has produced is a marvel of intimacy and insight: a book that traces Allen's career from his precocious start as a gag writer to his apotheosis as a genuine auteur; a book that takes readers behind the scenes of films such as Annie Hall, Hannah and Her Sisters, and Crimes and Misdemeanors; a book that overflows with Woody's candid opinions of his work, his personal relationships, and his life.
Nowa uaktualniona edycja bestsellerowych rozmów z Woody Allenem z dodatkowym materiałem z 2009 roku. Przez ponad trzy dekady Woody Allen regularnie przeprowadzał z Ericem Laxem szczere rozmowy, dzieląc się z nim swoimi przemyśleniami i obserwacjami na temat każdego kolejnego etapu swojej pracy i... číst celé
Exploring the complexities of faith, Eric Lax reflects on his journey from devout belief to questioning his convictions. As the son of an Episcopal priest, he initially embraces a strong moral compass, even risking imprisonment to resist the Vietnam War. However, in his mid-thirties, he grapples with doubt about God's role in his life. Through conversations with his father and a Vietnam War hero turned priest, Lax offers a unique perspective on faith, duty, and the personal struggles surrounding belief and loss.
Le ton est donné. Comique et nonchalant, subtil et dévastateur. Depuis plus de trente ans, Eric Lax partage avec le réalisateur chéri des français les affres et les joies du scénario, de la mise en scène, du casting... Leurs conversations introduisent le lecteur dans les salles de montage et de projection, lui révèlent les dessous des séances d'écriture, les secrets des scènes cultes, l'invitent dans les coulisses de la création. Jamais un réalisateur ne s'était livré à ce point depuis le célèbre livre de François Truffaut sur Hitchcock. De Woody-spermatozoïde dans Tout ce que vous avez toujours voulu savoir sur le sexe... à Woody-magicien dans Scoop, Allen se décline en idées géniales et répliques d'anthologie, passant du drame au burlesque, des sentiments aux crimes, cultivant ses obsessions : le jazz, Freud, les Knicks, et les jolies filles... Qu'il parle ou filme, Woody Allen est comme le cinéma, passionnant et dérisoire, incontournable.
Hovory o filmu (1971–2007) Kniha rozhovorů s americkým filmovým režisérem, scenáristou, hercem a dramatikem Woody Allenem vznikala v letech 1971–2007 a obsahuje kapitoly o psaní, filmech, filmové režii a Allenově kariéře.
In discussions that begin in 1971 and end in 2009, Allen talks about every facet of moviemaking through the prism of his own work as well as the larger world of film, and in so doing reveals an artist’s development over the course of his career. He speaks about his influences and about the genesis of his ideas; about writing, casting, acting, shooting, directing, editing, and scoring—and throughout shows himself to be thoughtful, honest, self-deprecating, always witty, and often hilarious.
For more than three decades, Woody Allen has been talking regularly and candidly with Eric Lax, and has given him singular and unfettered access to his film sets, his editing room, and his thoughts and observations. In discussions that begin in 1971 and continue into 2007, Allen discusses every facet of moviemaking through the prism of his own films and the work of directors he admires. In doing so, he reveals an artist's development over the course of his career to date, from joke writer to standup comedian to world-acclaimed filmmaker. Allen talks about the seeds of his ideas and the writing of his screenplays; about casting and acting, shooting and directing, editing and scoring.--From publisher description
The Remarkable True Story of the Penicillin Miracle
Focusing on the extraordinary impact of penicillin, this book weaves together narrative history and popular science to reveal the remarkable true story behind its discovery and development. It explores the scientific breakthroughs and the individuals involved, highlighting the transformative effects of this medical miracle on healthcare and society. The engaging storytelling makes complex scientific concepts accessible, providing readers with a deep appreciation of penicillin's legacy.
Příběh jednoho zázraku – penicilinu Příběh o penicilinu, jeho objevu a především vědcích, kteří se na objevu a výrobě podíleli. Životopisný příběh popisuje velmi poutavě a čtivě příběh osob, které se podíleli na objevu penicilinu, jeho izolaci, testování a první primitivní výrobě. V knize se proplétají osudy čtyř lidí – Fleminga, Floreyho, Heatleyho a Chaina – vědců, kteří se v britských a amerických laboratořích zasloužili o objev, který jim vynesl Nobelovu cenu a především od té doby zachraňuje životy miliónů lidí. Kniha odhaluje nejen veškeré intriky a záhady kolem objevu penicilinu, ale také velmi přesně popisuje výzkumné metody, které se v té době používaly.
