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ReFocus: The Films of Pedro Costa

Producing and Consuming Contemporary Art Cinema

By: Nuno Barradas Jorge

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ReFocus: The Films of Pedro Costa

Producing and Consuming Contemporary Art Cinema

By: Nuno Barradas Jorge

This is the first English-language study of internationally acclaimed Portuguese filmmaker Pedro Costa, examining the cultural, production and exhibition contexts of his feature films, shorts and video installations. It situates Costa's filmmaking within the contexts of Portuguese, European and global art film, looking into his working practices alongside the impact of digital video, forms of collaborative authorship, and the intricate dialogue between modes of production and aesthetics. Considering the exhibition, circulation and reception of Costa's creative output in settings such as film festivals, the art gallery circuit and the home video market, ReFocus: The Films of Pedro Costa provides an essential critical analysis of this major filmmaker - as well as of the multifaceted production and consumption practices that surround contemporary art cinema.

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Edinburgh University Press

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1474444555

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9781474444552

Football and Colonialism

Body and Popular Culture in Urban Mozambique

By: Nuno Domingos

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Football and Colonialism

Body and Popular Culture in Urban Mozambique

By: Nuno Domingos

In articles for the newspaper O Brado Africano in the mid-1950s, poet and journalist José Craveirinha described the ways in which the Mozambican football players in the suburbs of Lourenço Marques (now Maputo) adapted the European sport to their own expressive ends. Through gesture, footwork, and patois, they used what Craveirinha termed “malice”—or cunning—to negotiate their places in the colonial state. “These manifestations demand a vast study,” Craveirinha wrote, “which would lead to a greater knowledge of the black man, of his problems, of his clashes with European civilization, in short, to a thorough treatise of useful and instructive ethnography.” In Football and Colonialism, Nuno Domingos accomplishes that study. Ambitious and meticulously researched, the work draws upon an array of primary sources, including newspapers, national archives, poetry and songs, and interviews with former footballers. Domingos shows how local performances and popular culture practices became sites of an embodied history of Mozambique. The work will break new ground for scholars of African history and politics, urban studies, popular culture, and gendered forms of domination and resistance.

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Ohio University Press

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0821445979

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9780821445976

Variation on Roses

玫瑰變奏曲

By: Nuno Judice

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Variation on Roses

玫瑰變奏曲

By: Nuno Judice

This pocketsized paperback is one of the twentyfour titles published for 2017 Hong Kong International Poetry Nights. The theme of IPHHK2017 is "Ancient Enmity". IPNHK is one of the most influential international poetry events in Asia. From 22–26 November 2017, over 20 invited poets from various countries will be in Hong Kong to read their works based on the theme "ncient Enmity". Included in the anthology and box set, these unique works are presented with Chinese and English translations in bilingual or trilingual formats.

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104

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The Chinese University Press

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9882370403

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9789882370401

The Manueline. Portuguese Art during the Great Discoveries

By: Pedro Dias,Dalila Rodrigues,Fernando Grilo,Nuno Vassallo e Silva

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The Manueline. Portuguese Art during the Great Discoveries

By: Pedro Dias,Dalila Rodrigues,Fernando Grilo,Nuno Vassallo e Silva

The Manueline: Portuguese Art during the Great Discoveries reveals the splendours of an era that skilfully brought Portugal into the Modern Age. Alongside the formidable adventures of the Great Maritime Discoveries, King Manuel I (1469–1521) included the related fields of both Church and State in artistic activities that were without precedent. What resulted was a style which was not only historically unique, but which was perfectly emblematic of its country of origin and of the monarch after which it was named. Fourteen itineraries invite you to discover 182 museums, monuments and sites in 60 locations.

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Museum With No Frontiers, MWNF (Museum Ohne Grenzen)

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390278296X

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9783902782960

Wish You Were Here

By: Nuno Morais

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Wish You Were Here

By: Nuno Morais

This novella is about memory, love, guilt and crime. The main character, Frederico is plunged back into his past by a hush-hush investigation involving influential people that he, as an inspector, is called upon to look into, together with his superior, the beautiful Chief-Inspector Nela or Manuela Carvalho. The author shows us how nothing is a coincidence in this world and how all things fall into place over time, with Pink Floyd's Wish You Were Here acting like Proust's madeleine to retrieve memories long buried.

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108

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Babelcube Inc.

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1507185251

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9781507185254

Pontas Soltas

By: nuno renato marques

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Pontas Soltas

By: nuno renato marques

Estava um óptimo final de dia; as poucas nuvens cinzentas mas sem espessura deixavam-se trespassar por feixes de luz, que faziam dourar os objectos captados no solo. "dá-me a mão" - pensou Àlima sentindo-se arrepiada com o ambiente. Ao seu lado, Victor segurou a mão dela. "amo-te" - pensou Àlima. Àlima era uma emigrante de Leste. Estava ilegal. Victor não sabia. Dentro de pouco tempo ela teria de regressar. Isso enchia-a de tristeza. No entanto, levaria consigo um sentimento próximo do amor pelo clima do Algarve, e pela hospitalidade desta gente pouco civilizada e confusa. Aqui tinha aplicado o poder da liberdade a um sistema de classes decrépito, onde se tinha recusado a entrar. Do seu país, não esperava nada de melhor, tal como em Portugal, lutaria pela sobrevivência...

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Lulu.com

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1326699989

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9781326699987

Souto de Moura

Memory, Projects, Works

By: Francesco Dal Co,Nuno Graça Moura

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Souto de Moura

Memory, Projects, Works

By: Francesco Dal Co,Nuno Graça Moura

I look beyond solution; I look for an expression."--Eduardo Souto de Moura The architect Eduardo Souto de Moura (b. 1952) has won many accolades, including the 2011 Pritzker Architecture Prize. Based in Porto, Souto de Moura studied under Fernando Távora and worked under fellow Portuguese architect Álvaro Siza, with whom he continues to collaborate. Souto de Moura established his own practice in 1980, and his wide-ranging influences, including Mies van der Rohe and Donald Judd, can be seen in the stunning variety of his work, from his acclaimed private houses, to the striking Paula Rego Museum in Cascais and the Braga Municipal Stadium, to his work in historical contexts such as the Convento das Bernardas in Tavira. This beautifully illustrated retrospective provides the most comprehensive account of Souto de Moura's career to date. Drawings, notes and sketches from his archive, and newly commissioned photographs complement essays by scholars and prominent architects that trace Souto de Moura's career, contextualize his work within the larger trends of contemporary international architectural culture, and highlight the originality of his design strategy.

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Yale University Press

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0300248652

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9780300248654

Holistic Command of War

Wellington, Spinola and Petraeus

By: Nuno Lemos Pires

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Holistic Command of War

Wellington, Spinola and Petraeus

By: Nuno Lemos Pires

The Nature and command of the available forces; inter-organizational coordination; coherence between politics, strategy, operations and tactics; and finally, time. Wellington, Spínola and Petraeus led the effort of vast civilian and military teams that, at different periods of history and in distinct geographical settings, had the opportunity to apply a holistic command using, to varying degrees, the above four dimensions. What they achieved from the experiences they led, and the doctrines they used, from what the reality on the ground showed to them and from the concurrent political decisions that were imposed on them, limiting their own political and strategic action, is all an important part of this comprehensive study. By studying the applicability in the situations of Wellington, Spínola and Petraeus, it was possible to extrapolate a general theory about the holistic command of war. One that is masterfully presented for discussion in this work.

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427

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Lime Tree Press

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ISBN 13

9798581778630

Tort Law in Portugal

By: Nuno Manuel Pinto Oliveira,André Gonçalo Dias Pereira

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Tort Law in Portugal

By: Nuno Manuel Pinto Oliveira,André Gonçalo Dias Pereira

Derived from the renowned multi-volume International Encyclopaedia of Laws, this book provides ready access to how the legal dimension of prevention against harm and loss allocation is treated in Portugal. This traditional branch of law not only tackles questions which concern every lawyer, whatever his legal expertise, but also concerns each person’s most fundamental rights on a worldwide scale. Following a general introduction that probes the distinction between tort and crime and the relationship between tort and contract, the monograph describes how the concepts of fault and unlawfulness, and of duty of care and negligence, are dealt with in both the legislature and the courts. The book then proceeds to cover specific cases of liability, such as professional liability, liability of public bodies, abuse of rights, injury to reputation and privacy, vicarious liability, liability of parents and teachers, liability for handicapped persons, product liability, environmental liability, and liability connected with road and traffic accidents. Principles of causation, grounds of justification, limitations on recovery, assessment of damages and compensation, and the role of private insurance and social security are all closely considered. Its succinct yet scholarly nature, as well as the practical quality of the information it provides, make this book a valuable resource for lawyers Portugal. Academics and researchers will also welcome this very useful guide, and will appreciate its value not only as a contribution to comparative law but also as a stimulus to harmonization of the rules on tort.

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Kluwer Law International B.V.

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9403523301

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9789403523309

Niagrin

By: Nuno Lopes

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Niagrin

By: Nuno Lopes

Niagrin Campus não passava de um adolescente normal com algumas divergências familiares até que um estranho evento altera o rumo da sua vida, para sempre.Perdido numa aldeia de aspecto medieval, Niagrin encontra-se com uma rapariga local que juntamente como seu avô, apresenta-lhe uma nova realidade, um novo mundo, Niagrin depara-se com a existência de uns cristais mágicos com poderes ilimitados, capazes de dominar tudo o que anda sobre o solo, num remoto reino governado por uma cruel e implacável feiticeira. É a ele que é incumbida a missão de salvar aquelas terras de todo o mal.Por entre extensos vales, florestas incríveis, cidades maravilhosas e desertos áridos, Niagrin e os seus companheiros tentam ao máximo travar o avanço do mal e impedir que a população daquele reino seja eternamente envolvida pelas forças da terrível feiticeira.Mergulhe nas terras do Reino das Lágrimas com Niagrin, numa narração recheada de aventura, emoção, fantasia e romance.

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Lulu.com

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1300110031

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9781300110033

Natural-Based Polymers for Biomedical Applications

By: Rui L. Reis,Nuno M. Neves,Joao F. Mano,Manuela E. Gomes,Alexandra P. Marques,Helena S. Azevedo

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Natural-Based Polymers for Biomedical Applications

By: Rui L. Reis,Nuno M. Neves,Joao F. Mano,Manuela E. Gomes,Alexandra P. Marques,Helena S. Azevedo

Polymers from natural sources are particularly useful as biomaterials and in regenerative medicine, given their similarity to the extracellular matrix and other polymers in the human body. This important book reviews the wealth of research on both tried and promising new natural-based biomedical polymers, together with their applications as implantable biomaterials, controlled-release carriers or scaffolds for tissue engineering.The first part of the book reviews the sources, processing and properties of natural-based polymers for biomedical applications. Part two describes how the surfaces of polymer-based biomaterials can be modified to improve their functionality. The third part of the book discusses the use of natural-based polymers for biodegradable scaffolds and hydrogels in tissue engineering. Building on this foundation, Part four looks at the particular use of natural-gelling polymers for encapsulation, tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. The penultimate group of chapters reviews the use of natural-based polymers as delivery systems for drugs, hormones, enzymes and growth factors. The final part of the book summarises research on the key issue of biocompatibility.Natural-based polymers for biomedical applications is a standard reference for biomedical engineers, those studying and researching in this important area, and the medical community. - Examines the sources, processing and properties of natural based polymers for biomedical applications - Explains how the surfaces of polymer based biomaterials can be modified to improve their functionality - Discusses the use of natural based polymers for hydrogels in tissue engineering, and in particular natural gelling polymers for encapsulation and regenerative medicine

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Elsevier

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1845694813

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9781845694814

Mourinho

Happy and Special: The Secrets Behind His Success

By: Luís Miguel Pereira,Nuno Luz

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Mourinho

Happy and Special: The Secrets Behind His Success

By: Luís Miguel Pereira,Nuno Luz

This in depth biography finally opens the door to the changing room, getting behind the scens and showing the background to Mourinho's success. The authors worked in colloboration with Mourinho himself along with more than 40 figures from the footballing world. Contains handwritten messages from some of the great figures of football, such as Sir Alex Ferguson.

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9896551960

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9789896551964

Book's by Nuno Luz

ReFocus: The Films of Pedro Costa

ReFocus: The Films of Pedro Costa

Football and Colonialism

Football and Colonialism

Variation on Roses

Variation on Roses

The Manueline. Portuguese Art during the Great Discoveries

The Manueline. Portuguese Art during the Great Discoveries

Wish You Were Here

Wish You Were Here

Pontas Soltas

Pontas Soltas

Souto de Moura

Souto de Moura

Holistic Command of War

Holistic Command of War

Tort Law in Portugal

Tort Law in Portugal

Niagrin

Niagrin

Natural-Based Polymers for Biomedical Applications

Natural-Based Polymers for Biomedical Applications

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