Rete Bibliotecaria della Provincia di Como

Abstract: Il volume, disegnato da Irma Boom e ideato insieme allo stesso Steve McQueen, a cura di Vicente Todolí, raccoglie alcune delle opere più rappresentative realizzate negli ultimi vent'anni dall'artista e regista britannico. Negli ultimi anni l'artista ha infatti esercitato una grande influenza sull'utilizzo della cinematografia come medium artistico, realizzando alcune tra le più significative opere con immagini in movimento ideate per spazi espositivi e ha diretto quattro lungometraggi: Hunger (2008), Shame (2010), 12 anni schiavo (2013) e Widows - Eredità criminale (2018). In Pirelli HangarBicocca, negli spazi delle Navate e del Cubo, sono presentati video, film e installazioni in stretta connessione con il contesto architettonico industriale, oltre a un progetto espositivo unico e site-specific, con opere riunite qui per la prima volta che danno vita a una narrazione visiva, rivelando il radicale approccio dell'artista alla realtà e offrendo l'opportunità di conferire nuove letture al lavoro di McQueen. Il titolo dell'esposizione prende spunto proprio dall'omonima installazione video inedita dell'artista, Sunshine State (2022), commissionata e prodotta dall'International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) 2022 e presentata qui in anteprima assoluta. Come osserva Vicente Todolí, «"Sunshine State" approfondisce ulteriormente i temi ricorrenti nella pratica di McQueen, esplorando questioni attuali e urgenti come l'identità e il post-colonialismo, mettendo in discussione l'instabilità e la fragilità dell'idea di libertà individuale nel mondo occidentale. Partendo dall'esperienza e dall'oppressione delle comunità nere discriminate, McQueen sviluppa una riflessione più ampia sull'essere umano. Nei suoi film sperimentali e video, l'artista proietta poeticamente la propria presenza sui soggetti raffigurati, sottolineando lo stretto legame tra essenza corporea e soggettività, tra la realtà e la sua rappresentazione». Il volume dà ampio spazio a testi critici di storici dell'arte e curatori - Paul Gilroy, Cora Gilroy-Ware, Solveig Nelson -, a una conversazione con l'artista a cura di Hamza Walker e a una ricca documentazione fotografica dell'esposizione.

Abstract: Il palazzo di ghiaccio parla della diciannovenne Sally Carrol Happer, cresciuta nel profondo Sud degli Stati Uniti d'America. I suoi concittadini si preoccupano quando vengono a sapere che si è fidanzata con Harry Bellamy, che abita in una città del Nord, ma lei non ci fa caso, spinta dalla sua voglia di una vita meno monotona.

Abstract: The seventh novel in Bernard Cornwell’s number one bestselling series on the making of England and the fate of his great hero, Uhtred of Bebbanburg. BBC2’s major Autumn 2015 TV show THE LAST KINGDOM is based on the first two books in the series. Uhtred – sword of the Saxons, bane of the Vikings – has been declared outcast. Peace in Britain has given Uhtred time to cause trouble – for himself. Branded a pagan abomination by the church, he sails north. For, despite suspecting that Viking leader Cnut Longsword will attack the Saxons again, Uhtred is heading for Bebbanburg, fearing that if he does not act now he will never reclaim his stolen birthright.Yet Uhtred’s fate is bound to the Saxons. To Aethelflaed, bright lady of Mercia and to a dead king’s dream of England. For great battles must still be fought – and no man is better at that than Uhtred. Uhtred of Bebbanburg’s mind is as sharp as his sword. A thorn in the side of the priests and nobles who shape his fate, this Saxon raised by Vikings is torn between the life he loves and those he has sworn to serve.

Abstract: Edizione integrale in lingua inglese.

Abstract: As he watches a potentially fatal hostage situation unfold through the scope of his sniper rifle, Massachusetts State Trooper Bobby Dodge knows that he may be all that stands between life and death. But from the moment Bobby pulls the trigger, killing an armed man holding his own wife and child hostage, it may be Bobby's own life that is lost. Detective D. D. Warren's investigation into the shooting leads her to the impossibly beautiful young widow, Catherine Rose Gagnon, and the darkness in her past. Even as the truth behind the façade of this wealthy Boston family's life is revealed, the body count rises. And with a sadistic, vengeful killer newly released from prison, everyone must be on their guard. For he strikes the solitary wanderer - and no one can stay protected forever...

Abstract: AD 65. Sebastos Pantera, spy to the Emperor Nero, has undertaken the most dangerous of missions. Hunting often alone, with few he can trust, he must find the most dangerous man in Rome's empire, and bring him to bloody justice. Against him is Saulos. Consumed by private enmities and false beliefs, Saulos is pledged to bring about the destruction of an entire Roman province. Brilliantly clever, utterly ruthless, he cares only for his vision of total victory - and not the death and devastation such a campaign would bring. Between them is the huntress Iksahra. Beautiful and deadly, feared by men, loved by the beasts she cares for, she must decide who to support if she is to avenge her father's death. Fought inside the palace of a royal city and within the rocky fastness of a desert fortress, this will be a conflict between two men who have everything to gain - and a kingdom to lose .

Abstract: Zinnia loves playing in the garden and tending to her flowers, but one day she decides to secretly follow some children into the wilder marshes nearby! She has a wonderful time exploring and meeting new Flower Fairy friends, but she suddenly notices it is getting late and she is lost. Luckily wise Kingcup appears and helps Zinnia find her way back to the garden, and she realizes that her home is the nicest place to be, after all!

Abstract: Un solo uomo nella storia è riuscito a violare la sicurezza della National Gallery di Londra. Era il 1961 e il tassista Kempton Bunton riuscì nellepica impresa di trafugare il ritratto del Duca di Wellington di Francisco Goya, per un nobile scopo: al Governo inglese, come riscatto, Kempton non chiese altro che il canone televisivo gratuito a favore dei pensionati e delle vedove di guerra. L'intera vicenda è emersa solo 50 anni dopo, divenendo leggendaria. Il film svela la spassosa trama di piccole bugie e sotterfugi attraverso i quali Kempton, aiutato dal figlio, riuscì a eludere la sorveglianza di tutti tranne che... della adorata moglie. Con un grande colpo di scena finale che ci racconta che quasi mai le cose sono come appaiono!

Abstract: The talents and traits of 26 amazing mice are revealed in a Seussian cornucopia of flaps, pop-ups, add-ons, pull-tabs, and acetate on-lays that explore the concepts of letters, size, color, time, and word recognition.

Abstract: Little Troll is an enchanting fairtayle by one of Scandinavia's children's authors. The beautiful, detailed illustrations are, just like the trolls themselves, a bit scary, but full of charm.

Abstract: Three friends, sharing a shell, Down by the sparkling sea. Especially created for World Book Day, this delightful song is based on the hugely popular "Sharing a Shell" (978 1-4050-2048-0). The tiny hermit crab doesn't want to share his shell with a blobby purple anemone and a tickly bristleworm. But life in the rock pool proves tougher than Crab thinks, and soon he finds he needs his new housemates. Set to music, this singsong adventure of sea, shells and friendship is ideal for all children who can't wait to spend their World Book Day voucher!

Abstract: Starting Guitar is a successful and enjoyable introduction to playing the guitar. It has been designed specifically with children in mind: the book and CD are packed with pop, folk, rock and classical pieces that are all easy to approach and yet great fun to play. It is the number one method for young guitarists and is much like having your own music teacher! Simply listen to the CD, practice the pieces from the book, and then play along with the backing tracks. You will soon become proficient at reading notation, tablature, chord diagrams and a host of other musical symbols. A number of example and repertoire pieces have been included to help learning and these begin with basic single-line melodies and progress to full chords and strumming patterns. This method is packed full with tips, helpful diagrams, summary checklists, re-caps and loads of useful advice so you'll be playing the guitar in no time!

Abstract: From beloved children’s book creator Crockett Johnson comes the timeless classic Harold and the Purple Crayon! This imagination-sparking picture book belongs on every child's bookshelf.One evening Harold decides to go for a walk in the moonlight. Armed only with an oversize purple crayon, young Harold draws himself a landscape full of wonder and excitement.Harold and his trusty crayon travel through woods and across seas and past dragons before returning to bed, safe and sound. Full of funny twists and surprises, this charming story shows just how far your imagination can take you.