The Social History of the Brazilian Samba (Routledge Revivals)

First published in 1999, this volume examines the impact of political, social and cultural developments on the nation's most popular musical form, samba, in the context of the period 1930-45, one of huge social change in Brazil, with the introduction of industrialization under the authoritarian regime of Getúlio Vargas. She looks at the context in which the songs were written, the life styles and social positions of the composers (sambistas), and their relationship to political and commercial structures. By studying samba lyrics we can obtain a clear picture of samba lyrics we can obtain a clear picture of samba's shifting status as it was transformed from the music of working-class blacks and was appropriated by mainstream middle-class culture. The final chapters of the book focus on the lyrics of three influential sambistas: Ataúlfo Alves, Noel Rosa and Ari Barroso, and look at the manner in which their songs both comply with and floutut tradition and authority.

Arts & Photography

Shaw, Lisa

Music

Routledge

Provides tips for the entrepreneur on how to advertise and promote a small business

1,001 Ways to Market Yourself and Your Small Business

Business & Money

Management & Leadership

Perigee Trade

Brazilian National Cinema (National Cinemas)

Brazilian cinema is one of the most influential national cinemas in Latin America and this wide-ranging study traces the evolution of Brazilian film from the silent era to the present day, including detailed studies of more recent international box-office hits, such as Central Station (1998) and City of God (2002). Brazilian National Cinema gives due importance to traditionally overlooked aspects of Brazilian cinema, such as popular genres, ranging from musical comedies (the chanchada) to soft-core porn films (the pornochanchada) and horror films, and also provides a fresh approach to the internationally acclaimed avant-garde Cinema Novo of the 1960s. Lisa Shaw and Stephanie Dennison apply recent theories on stardom, particularly relating to issues of ethnicity, race and gender, to both well-known Brazilian performers, such as Carmen Miranda and Sonia Braga, and lesser known domestic icons, such as the Afro-Brazilian comic actor, Grande Otelo (Big Othello), and the uberblonde children’s TV and film star, and media mogul, Xuxa. This timely addition to the National Cinemas series provides a comprehensive overview of the relationship between Brazilian cinema and issues of national and cultural identity.

Humor & Entertainment

Dennison, Stephanie

Movies

Make the virtual office a reality How many hours of your day are spent commuting? Do you ever wish you could go to work without having to go through the aggravation of actually getting there? Would you like to devote more time to your family? If so, telecommuting could be for you. Drawing on the stories of real people who are active telecommuters, Lisa Shaw provides potent advice and inspiration on this innovative--and increasingly popular--approach to the workplace. Here's invaluable information on: * Determining if telecommuting is an option for your career * Negotiating with your boss * Setting up your home office * Balancing your work and home life * Keeping your career on track--even when you're physically out of sight.

Telecommute!

Economics

John Wiley&Sons

The recent international success of films such as Central Station and City of God has stimulated widespread interest in Brazilian film. This study provides insight into the Brazilian films that have most captured the imagination of domestic audiences over the years. This book focuses on individual films in their socio-historical context, drawing on extensive fieldwork in Brazil and Latin America. It argues that Brazilian cinema has almost always been grounded in intrinsically home-grown cultural forms dating back to the nineteenth century, including the Brazilian music hall, the traveling circus, radio shows, carnival, and, later, comedy television. Combining a chronological structure with new research and a lively approach, Popular cinema in Brazil is the ideal introduction to Brazilian cinema.

Popular Cinema in Brazil: 1930-2001

Manchester University Press

Brazil has one of the most significant and productive film industries in Latin America. This ground-breaking study provides an entertaining insight into the Brazilian films that have most captured the imagination of domestic audiences over the years. The recent international success of films such as Central Station and City of God, has stimulated widespread interest in Brazilian film, but studies written in English focus on the 'auteur' cinema of the 1960s. This book focuses on individual films in their socio-historical context, drawing on extensive fieldwork in Brazil and Latin America. It argues that Brazilian cinema has almost always been grounded in intrinsically home-grown cultural forms, dating back to the nineteenth century, such as the Brazilian music-hall, the travelling circus, radio shows, carnival, and, later, comedy television. Combining a chronological structure with groundbreaking research and a lively approach, Popular cinema in Brazil is the ideal introduction to Brazilian cinema.

Popular cinema in Brazil, 1930–2001

Today, people just like you are living the life they want by operating successful publishing enterprises out of their apartments or homes. The range of opportunities is as broad as your own imagination, and advances in home computing make it easier than ever to succeed! In How to Make Money Publishing from Home, an experienced home-based publisher reveals the crucial trade secrets you need to launch a successful and lucrative publishing business from the comfort of your own home. You will learn how to: Identify and sell to promising markets Select what kind of publication would be best for you Choose the best service providers and equipment Manage your business for maximum profit And much, much more! With this book as your guide, you can do it. Why not start today? About the Author Lisa Shaw is a nationally renowned home publisher who owns and operates Williams Hill Publishing. She has been producing newsletters and other publications for over 14 years and recently introduced a line of greeting cards for cats and dogs.

How to Make Money Publishing from Home : Everything You Need to Know to Successfully Publish : Books, Newsletters, Greeting Cards, Zines, and Software

Politics & Social Sciences

Social Sciences

Prima Publishing

Have you every dreamed of being your own boss and a published author? Today, people just like you are living the life they want by operating successful publishing enterprises out of their apartments or homes. The range of opportunities is as broad as your own imagination—from books and magazines to newsletters on the Web or your own line of greeting cards. With improvements in computer technology and the recent explosion of the Internet, it's easier than ever to succeed! Inside this revised edition, an experienced home-based publisher reveals the crucial trade secrets you need to launch a successful and lucrative publishing business from the comfort of your own home. Inside, you will learn how to: • Identify and sell to promising markets • Select the kind of publication that's right for you • Choose the best equipment for your home • Manage your business for maximum profit • Create an accounting system to track expenses • Write a successful business plan • And much, much more! "One of the very best publishing guides." —Patricia J. Bell, author of The Prepublishing Handbook: What You Should Know Before You Publish Your First Book

How to Make Money Publishing from Home, Revised 2nd Edition

Business Development & Entrepreneurship

Prima Lifestyles

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The Social History of the Brazilian Samba (Routledge Revivals)

The Social History of the Brazilian Samba (Routledge Revivals)

1,001 Ways to Market Yourself and Your Small Business

Brazilian National Cinema (National Cinemas)

Brazilian National Cinema (National Cinemas)

Telecommute!

Popular Cinema in Brazil: 1930-2001

Popular cinema in Brazil, 1930–2001

How to Make Money Publishing from Home : Everything You Need to Know to Successfully Publish : Books, Newsletters, Greeting Cards, Zines, and Software

How to Make Money Publishing from Home, Revised 2nd Edition