From his writing of Godspell's score at age 23 through the making of the megahit musical Wicked and beyond, Defying Gravity: The Creative Career of Stephen Schwartz, from Godspell to Wicked takes readers into the world of the legendary Broadway and film composer-lyricist. In this authorized biography, drawing from her interviews with Schwartz and his collaborators, author Carol de Giere focuses on the behind-the-scenes stories for Schwartz's hits and disappointing flops. Readers will find colorful anecdotes and insights for his licensed musicals Children of Eden, Pippin Working, and others. Defying Gravity also includes Hollywood stories, beginning with a new foreword by composer Alan Menken. This updated and revised second edition delves into Stephen Schwartz's creative process for the new stage musicals The Hunchback of Notre Dame, The Prince of Egypt, and other shows. It provides additional insights on Schwartz's early work with Leonard Bernstein and his more recent international work on Wicked. It offers additional “Creative Notes” – a popular feature of the first edition – with comments from Schwartz about overcoming creative blocks, collaboration, and the artistic life.
CATS: PURRfect Poetry in Motion is a literary collection of verse pertaining to cats and kittens. Fashioned by the soul, the writings are an expression of beauty, feelings and sentiments. The anthology consists of acrostic and narrative poems as well as elegies and sonnets. Using viewpoints, contemplations and dreams of cats, an imaginary world has been created for the reader who will fall gently into a wonderful existence. Written with a metrical conformation, the reader will experience a quality of splendor as well as a musical rhythm. The poems will soothe your being much like the purr of a cat.
Explores the experience of one developing country, Israel, in applying the traditional techniques of monetary and fiscal policies to the problems of inflation and expanding exports.
Seeds of Faith ~ An Inspirational Almanac will soothe your soul, fill your heart, and delight your taste buds. Written by four women in different life situations, readers are served up hearty helpings of inspiration, hope, tips, recipes, and true stories that nourish and enrich.
Lincoln. Cats. Poetry. Abraham Lincoln Loved Cats and Poetry, Volume II is a literary collection of verse pertaining to cats. Mr. Lincoln was the first President of the United States to have a cat as a pet at the White House. "Tabby" was his name. A reporter once asked Mary Lincoln what the President does for relaxation. She replied, "Cats, the President loves cats!" Fashioned by my soul, the writings are an expression of beauty, feelings and sentiments. With the ideas, thoughts and dreams of cats, I have created an imaginary world for the reader, the lover of cats. The anthology consists of limericks, acrostic and narrative poems as well as elegies and sonnets. Paint on the canvas is produced by the artist, inspiring words on the paper are revealed by the poet. Some of the famous people who loved cats and are a part of this work include: Abraham Lincoln, Alexandre Dumas, Maurice Ravel, Frederick Chopin, Albert Einstein, Elinor Glyn, Florence Nightingale, Sir Winston Churchill, Marie Antoinette, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Calvin Coolidge, Frederick Douglass, and Pierre Auguste Renoir. Enjoy!
A wooden nutcracker in the shape of a little man saves Marie from the seven-headed mouse king and his hordes. Features pop-up and movable illustrations.
Natural Energy's paradigm-shifting program will change your life. The program consists of simple rules to help repair, recharge, and revive your life. Dr. Schwartz's system revolves around two safe, clinically proven over-the-counter nutritional supplements. Restoring these nutrients to youthful levels can cure your personal energy crises."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
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