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Musical Renderings of the Philippine Nation
Castro Christi-Anne
- Oxford university press usa
- 7 Avril 2011
- 9780199876846
The first cultural history of the Philippines during the twentieth century, Musical Renderings of the Philippine Nation focuses on the relationships between music, performance, and ideologies of nation. Spanning the hundred years from the Filipino-American War to the 1998 Centennial celebration of the nation's independence from Spain, the book has added emphasis on the period after World War II. Author Christi-Anne Castro describes the narratives of nation embedded in several major musical genres, such as classical music and folkloric song and dance, and enacted by the most well-known performers of the country, including Bayanihan, The Philippine National Dance Company and the Philippine Madrigal Singers. Castro delves into the ideas and works of prominent native composers, from the popular art music of Francisco Santiago and Lucio San Pedro to the People Power anthem of 1986 by Jim Paredes of the group Apo Hiking Society. Through both archival research and ethnographic fieldwork, Castro reveals how individuals and groups negotiate with and contest the power of the state to define the nation as a modern and hybrid entity within a global community.
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Civilizing Emotions: Concepts in Nineteenth Century Asia and Europe
Margrit Pernau Helge Jordheim Orit Bashkin Christi
- Oup oxford
- 27 Août 2015
- 9780191062698
At the beginning of the twenty-first century, the vocabulary of civility and civilization is very much at the forefront of political debate. Most of these debates proceed as if the meaning of these words were self-evident. This is where Civilizing Emotions intervenes, tracing the history of the concepts of civility and civilization and thus adding a level of self-reflexivity to the present debates. Unlike previous histories, Civilizing Emotionstakes a global perspective, highlighting the roles of civility and civilization in the creation of a new and hierarchized global order in the era of high imperialism and its entanglements with the developments in a number of well-chosen European and Asian countries.Emotions were at the core of the practices linked to the creation of a new global order in the nineteenth century. Civilizing Emotions explores why and how emotions were an asset in civilizing peoples and societies - their control and management, but also their creation and their ascription to different societies and social groups. The study is a contribution to the history of emotions, to global history, and to the history of concepts, three rapidly developing and innovative researchareas which are here being brought together for the first time.
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Who doesn’t love Naked Men? In Christi Barth’s irresistible series, a group of close-knit friends talk out their problems with naked honesty on a popular blog. Bonded by a high-school tragedy, they’re moving on from the past--and fighting for the future with strong and sassy women.
Griffin Montgomery helps people. As a teenager, he kept his best friends alive after their soccer team’s bus crashed in the Alps. Now, as a Coast Guard search and rescue pilot, he saves lives with reckless abandon--until he goes too far and earns a lengthy suspension. Working on the Naked Men projects keeps his mind busy, but Griff’s itching to get back in the action. That’s when he finds his latest rescue mission: a pretty wallflower who’s stuck in her comfort zone.
Chloe Widmore doesn’t take risks. As a professional letter writer, she gets enough excitement out of expressing other people’s emotions. So when the hottest man she’s ever seen invades her coffee shop, Chloe surprises herself with how much she wants to be with him. Routines make her feel safe. Griff makes her deliciously unsafe, in so many ways. But falling for him is one risk she might just have to take . . . whether she’s ready or not.
Praise for Risking It All
“The perfect escapist read--sweet and sexy, with an ending that will remind you of all the reasons you love romance.”--USA Today bestselling author Lauren Layne
“Smart, sexy, and flat-out fun, Risking It All is one story readers will have a hard time putting down. Christi Barth’s heroes will make you laugh, sigh, and swoon--what could be better?”--USA Today bestselling author Kimberly Kincaid
“Barth writes the perfect blend of humor, pathos, and romance.”--Library Journal
“Risking It All delivers sexy romance, laugh-out-loud humor, unexpected surprises, and an unbreakable bond between friends. Christi Barth has written a winner!”--Tracy March, award-winning author of Should’ve Said No
“Something special happens when Chloe and Griffin meet. Christi Barth takes you on a journey of discovery you won’t want to put down.”--Vonnie Davis, author of the Highlander’s Beloved series
“I enjoyed [Barth’s] humor and clever use of metaphor [with] this group of successful, varied, intelligent, and witty characters.”--Books and Bindings
“I can’t wait for the rest of this series.”--Obsessive Book Nerd
“An entertaining read about ordinary people who’ve fallen in love . . . It’s a great start to what should be a good series--it’s not much to risk!”--Once Upon an Alpha
“Barth does an excellent job of giving readers just enough information about Griff’s teammates to whet our appetites. I definitely want to read their stories but this one stands alone with no problem.”--Xtreme Delusions
“The banter is one of the many highlights within Risking It All.”--Book Angel Booktopia
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In the follow-up to Risking It All, hailed by Lauren Layne as “the perfect escapist read,” the heartthrobs of the Naked Men blog and podcast get a little too real about friendship, love, and sex. For one wealthy bachelor, the trouble starts when all three collide. . . .
After narrowly surviving a bus crash in high school with his best friends, science geek Knox Davis resolved to become so successful that he could have anything and everything he wants. Now he’s über-wealthy, a huge business success, and a notorious ladies’ man. Knox refuses to limit himself to one woman, but when his latest conquest--a blond beauty from the Alaskan bush--challenges his superficial ways, Knox begins to see the world through her eyes, and finds he likes what he sees.
A nurturer at heart, Madison Abbott wants to put down roots. She left Alaska to meet Mr. Right--and to track down Logan, the half-brother she’s never met. Instead, she finds Knox. Although the sexy-as-sin bachelor may not seem like marriage material, Madison’s starting to think that Knox is The One. But Knox refuses to settle down, especially once he learns that Madison is his best friend’s little sister. Now it’s up to her to convince Knox that she’s everything he really wants.
Praise for Wanting It All
“I loved this book! It’s smart, funny, and sexy with a great cast of characters. I can’t wait to read all the Naked Men books!”--USA Today bestselling author Kelly Jamieson
“Wanting It All has everything I want in a romance--laughs, sighs, and a lot of swooning!”--Cassie Mae, author of No Interest in Love
“The second book in Barth’s Naked Men contemporary romance series (after Risking it All) sparkles with friendships, a touch of humor, and a fresh, bright voice.”--Publishers Weekly
“Wanting It All was a fast-paced, enjoyable romance read. The characters were complex but also easy to connect to, and the story was strong and easily provided an escape from the real world.”--Obsessive Book Nerd
“Christi Barth makes me sigh and whoop in all the right places and brings a smile to my face when these big burly men just don’t know how to deal with these new women in their lives. I really loved the teasing from Christi Barth about Logan too.”--Books From Dusk Till Dawn
“The story was entertaining and I’m all about the bro-friends that form the Naked Men group. An entertaining read.”--The Romance Factor
“This story is fun and lighthearted! . . . If you are looking for a sweet romance, this is for you!”--Kelly’s Book Blog
“I can wholeheartedly recommend this book. It was hilarious and endearing and such a quick read. I think that a lot of you will absolutely fall in love with it.”--Bookworm
“Five stars: Ms. Barth’s writing style kept me wanting to read this book straight through--so much so that I got irritated when life forced me to put it down. This series is turning out to be such fun to read.”--Xtreme Delusions
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Christi Barth’s smoking-hot contemporary romance series continues as the five best friends who survived a tragedy as teenagers take to their Naked Men podcast to open up about women. In Giving It All, the group’s globe-trotting hunk discovers that you need to go home to find love.
Logan Marsh never stays in one place for long. Through his family’s foundation, Logan spends his days traveling to the world’s most dangerous places to deliver disaster relief, which really puts a damper on his sex life--until he reconnects with his high-school crush. Stranded together in the Caribbean, they enjoy a steamy fling that awakens feelings Logan has ignored for too long. But family drama calls him away from her sweet embrace . . . or so he thinks.
Brooke Gallagher loved being a home economics teacher and cheerleading coach. Then an unexpected tragedy forced her to take some time off. Now she’s back in D.C. and despite the intensity of her tropical encounter with Logan, she’s shocked to bump into him again. Logan’s dealing with his own issues (including a newly discovered half-sister) and he’s itching to get back on the road. More than anything, Brooke wants to be there for him. But first, he has to decide if love is enough to keep him in one place.
Catch all of USA Today bestselling author Christi Barth’s charming Naked Men novels:
RISKING IT ALL WANTING IT ALL GIVING IT ALL TRYING IT ALL
Praise for Giving It All
“I really love this series. . . . I am looking forward to what the future has in store for the Naked Men and finding out who will be next to fall.”--Book Angel Booktopia
“Can’t wait to read the next one. Highly recommend this series.”--Escape Into a Book Site (five stars)
“If you haven’t tried A Naked Men Novel yet, you are missing out on a seriously fun bromance!”--Thoughts of a Blonde
“Giving It All is easily my favorite book of the series so far, and Logan and Brooke’s friends-to-lovers romance was a great read!”--Oh My Growing TBR
“Christi Barth’s Giving It All has it all--an incredibly sexy hero, a strong, lovable heroine, and loads of steamy chemistry.”--Serena Bell, USA Today bestselling author of the Returning Home series
“Poignant, sexy, and heartfelt, you’ll love Giving It All!”--USA Today bestselling author Tina Wainscott
“A great read by the talented Barth . . . Readers will enjoy seeing characters from Barth’s previous Naked Men books and how they interact with Logan and Brooke.”--RT Book Reviews (starred review)
“Compulsively readable and incredibly sexy, Giving It All is another fabulous read in Christi Barth’s awesome Naked Men series.”--Kate Meader, author of the Hot in Chicago series
“These Naked Men have truly captured me and I’ll be there for the duration. I can’t wait to see the next man fall.”--Sassafrass
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It's fun to bake, but it's really fun to decorate!Everyone knows the best part about making cookies is the decorating! Smart Cookie includes 50 simple and fun cookie creations made entirely from easy-to-find store-bought ingredients no baking required! Projects include rainbows, monster pops, balloons, robots, ladybugs, and much more, with lots of ideas for tips, techniques, packaging, and displays.From birthdays to graduations and baby showers to Christmas, there is a cookie in this book for any and all occasions. If you love to decorate cookies, are looking for imaginative ways to celebrate holidays and special moments, this book is for you!
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The Naked Men don’t have anything to hide. Now the sexy control freak in this “purely delightful group of buddies” (Publishers Weekly, starred review of Wanting It All) meets his match: a free spirit who’s as beautiful as she is reckless.
Order. Attention to detail. Never leaving anything to chance. These are the qualities that make Riley Ness such a terrific federal agent . . . and a pain in the ass to everyone else. The only time Riley lets loose is when he’s hanging out with his closest pals. So when he’s thrown together with gorgeous, flighty Summer Sheridan, Riley’s brain tells him she’s a ticking time bomb--but his body doesn’t want to play by the rules.
Riley has to be the most irritating man Summer has ever met. The brooding hunk thinks he needs to teach her a few lessons about real life, while she’d rather show him how to enjoy it. But her BFF’s all but engaged to Riley’s best friend, and besides, their intense physical chemistry is all too real. Summer just needs Riley to try to meet her halfway and take a chance with the one thing that matters: his heart.
Catch all of USA Today bestselling author Christi Barth’s charming Naked Men novels:
RISKING IT ALL WANTING IT ALL GIVING IT ALL TRYING IT ALL
Advance praise for Trying It All
“[Christi] Barth is a master of making sexual chemistry leap off the page. Trying It All is a book you’ll wish you could step right into, with a hero you’ll want to claim for your next book boyfriend.”--New York Times bestselling author Lauren Layne
“Sigh-worthy! Barth delivers rich, distinctive characters, and a story that grips your heart.”--Jessica Lemmon, author of Eye Candy
Praise for Christi Barth
“I loved this book! It’s smart, funny, and sexy with a great cast of characters. I can’t wait to read all the Naked Men books!”--USA Today bestselling author Kelly Jamieson, on Wanting It All
“Barth writes the perfect blend of humor, pathos, and romance.”--Library Journal
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