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Une fiche de référence sur Million Dollar Baby, un chef-d'oeuvre de Clint Eastwood.
Clint Eastwood a eu soixante-quinze ans en 2005, quelques mois après avoir reçu à Hollywood, pour Million Dollar Baby, les deux oscars les plus prestigieux, ceux du meilleur film et du meilleur réalisateur.
Les grands films méritent le même traitement que les grands livres. Sur le modèle des fiches de lecture, les fiches cinéma d'Encyclopaedia Universalis...
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Frederic Theodore Bioletti (1865 — 1939) was an English-born American vintner. He studied at the University of California, Berkeley from 1889 to 1900, where he worked with prominent soil scientist Professor E.W. Hilgard. His work with Hilgard on the fermentation of wines under different conditions were significant in helping California vintners to refine their wine production practices and improving the resulting wines. Bioletti was the first chair...
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Bienvenue dans la collection Les Fiches de lecture d'Universalis
On a pu dire de la poétique conçue comme discipline que son histoire coïncidait pratiquement avec celle de la réception de la Poétique (Poiètikè) d'Aristote (env. 385-env. 322 av. J.-C.), composée vers 340 avant J.-C.
Une fiche de lecture spécialement conçue pour le numérique, pour tout savoir sur Poétique d'Aristote
Chaque fiche de lecture présente une œuvre clé de...
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This concise guide to contemporary neonatal practice contains up-to-date information for RNs practicing in this nursing specialty and defines the level of nursing practice and professional performance for neonatal nurses at all practice levels and in all settings. The 16 standards are those by which all RNs in neonatal nursing are held accountable for in their practice. Each standard is measurable by a set of specific competencies that serve as evidence...
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L'histoire de l'aviation prend sa source dans le désir immémorial des hommes de s'élever dans les airs; la légende d'Icare en témoigne. Mais c'est à la Renaissance, avec Léonard de Vinci, que la première étude raisonnée sur le vol humain trouve son expression. On remarque que, si l'art de la naviguer...
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Badass Victorian Women
Enjoy a fascinating and sometimes humorous glimpse into the lives of over one hundred, 19th-century Victorian era American women who refused to whittle themselves down to the Victorian model of proper womanhood. Included in Wild Women are 50-black-and-white photos from the era.
During the Victorian era, a woman's pedestal was her prison.
But, scores of nineteenth-century American women chose to live life on their terms. In this...
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This illustrated guide makes flower identification easy for outdoor enthusiasts across New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, Nevada, and Oregon.
This book is perfect for anyone who has little botanical knowledge but would like to know more about the wildflowers they encounter in nature. Organized by flower color for easy reference, plant records include the common and scientific names, a description of typical characteristics, habitat information...
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Travail du style, symboles et métaphores, flash-back, processus de création.
Cet ouvrage vous aidera à stimuler votre créativité grâce à une large gamme de techniques. Le succès de la méthode a été prouvé aux Etats-Unis.
On y découvrira également de nouvelles voies pour faire d'un manuscrit inachevé un écrit professionnel publiable.
Une nouvelle édition de ce guide qui propose des techniques pour la rédaction d'un livre.
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Jessica Ennis is one of this year's best Olympic prospects. Her athleticism, personality and drive has endeared her to many in Great Britain and across the world. Contained within this excellent book of facts is a wealth of information about Jessica, her medals, other achievements and much, much more. Join in with the Olympic spirit, get behind the athletes and show everyone that you are the fountain of Knowledge with... 101 Amazing Jessica Ennis...
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Think fast with A.J. and Andrea from My Weird School!
Did you know that the biggest chocolate bar weighed over 12,000 pounds? Did you know that you can stop yourself from crying while chopping onions by holding a slice of bread in your mouth?
Learn more weird-but-true food facts with A.J. and Andrea from Dan Gutman's bestselling My Weird School series. This highly illustrated series of nonfiction books features hundreds of hysterical facts, plus...
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Whether they are working in print, interactive, environmental, or web-based design, designers will learn how to apply color theory to their work in order to communicate and entertain. Graphic design professors John Drew and Sarah Meyer explain all of the technical issues that are relevant to communicating with color in 2-D and 3-D environments and in still and moving images. This invaluable guide arms designers with all the in-depth technical information...
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Une fiche de référence sur Shara, un chef-d'oeuvre de Naomi Kawase.
Suzaku, le premier film de Kawase Naomi (caméra d'or à Cannes en 1997), était centré sur la disparition du père. Shara (Sharasojyu), présenté à Cannes en 2003, évoque celle d'un enfant.
Les grands films méritent le même traitement que les grands livres. Sur le modèle des fiches de lecture, les fiches cinéma d'Encyclopaedia Universalis associent une analyse du film...
14553) The Nature of North Carolina's Southern Coast: Inside A Buddhist Temple In The American South
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For some years, The Nature of North Carolina's Southern Coast has stood as an essential resource for all who treasure our coastal environment. In this book, Dirk Frankenberg describes the southern coast's beaches, inlets, and estuaries and instructs readers in the responsible exploration and enjoyment of some of North Carolina's most precious natural areas. From Ocracoke Inlet to the South Carolina border, this field guide provides a close-up look...
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What gamer hasn't tried Final Fantasy IX ?
"Final Fantasy IX is the closest to my ideal view of what Final Fantasy should be." This quote is from Hironobu Sakaguchi, the creator of the Final Fantasy saga. For his last great RPG, Sakaguchi wanted to get back to the roots of his series in order to amaze the players one last time.
The Legend of Final Fantasy IX deals with the creation of this episode, sharing a lot of fun trivias. The scenario is also...
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How to Survive Your Freshman Year offers incoming college freshmen the experience, advice, and wisdom of their peers: hundreds of other students who have survived their first year of college and have something interesting to say about it. Based on interviews with hundreds of college students at every type of higher-learning institution across the country, this book has insights on every aspect of college life, including, what to take to the dorm,...
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Découvrez les rouages de la réalisation des compromis et des consensus parlementaires.
L'ouvrage analyse le thème de la formation des compromis et des consensus parlementaires. Grâce à une comparaison originale avec la Chambre des représentants américaine, l'auteure dévoile les secrets de fabrication de ces compromis. Elle explore aussi les motivations des législateurs à s'engager dans des activités parfois laborieuses et coûteuses de...
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1,500 Ways to Declutter, Organize, Streamline, and Reclaim Your Space and Your Time!
Life moves too quickly these days, as technology, work, and personal commitments make it almost impossible to relax and enjoy life. Finding yourself stressed over the clutter in your kitchen or the mass of paper in front of your computer? Relax. This book will help. Filled with tips on how to uncomplicate your daily routine, eliminate stress at home and work, and...
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Kansas has tales as extraordinary as its plains, although the stories behind the legends are sometimes lost to time. Discover the history of the state's world-class violinist, homemade airplane and alleged volcano. Iola's Mad Bomber blew up the town's saloons after a hangover. The bulletproof and most 'extinctest' creature lurked in sinkholes outside Inman. Hunters in Stafford County learned to leave out enormous quantities of food for local hermit...
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"And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you-ask what you can do for your country." -John Fitzgerald Kennedy, Inauguration Address, January 20, 1961
"Some men see things as they were and say 'why?' I see things that never were, and ask 'why not?" -Robert Francis Kennedy, Campaign Speech, University of Kansas, March 18, 1968
"The work goes on, the cause endures, the hope still lives and the dream shall never die." -Senator...
14560) Fishing Holidays
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"Fishing Holidays" is an assorted collection of anecdotes and accounts of the author's various fishing holidays in Ireland. This informal yet informative volume offers the reader an insight into real-life fishing, providing accounts of actual excursions, mishaps, successes, and utter failures in the hope that the reader may learn from the author's mistakes and emulate his successes. An easy and entertaining read, "Fishing Holidays" will appeal to...
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