A difficult but monumental book, The Sound and the Fury describes the thoughts of three brothers and their relationships to their sister and parents. The story begins with what is called the Benjy section (one of the brothers), which is some of the best stream-of-consciousness writing ever committed to paper. It makes for a confusing read, but diligence and patience shows the method and beauty behind the seeming madness.
There's no way around it: Sedaris fans are going to have to buy both her lavishly illustrated book and her audiobook adaptation. No one should be forced to decide between enjoying the visual delights of her kitschy photo-filled book or the aural pleasures of Sedaris's wonderfully exuberant narration. The rubber-faced comedienne proves equally limber vocally with her quicksilver changes from perfect deadpan to goofy dialects. The jaunty musical score and quirky sound effects enhance the production and complement her narration. Sedaris sounds like she's throwing a party in the studio and listeners would be foolish not to RSVP.
Super Star Speech will teach you how to help your child correct his or her articulation (speech sound) errors. The manual includes an articulation test that will help you identify your child's specific errors and compare his or her speech to developmental norms. Specific instructions for teaching each sound are included, as well as worksheets, games, and 240 picture cards.
Everybody knows how to sing, right? Don't you just open your mouth and do it? Well, sort of. Believe it or not, there is a right way and a wrong way to sing. Or, perhaps more accurately, a healthy and sustainable way as opposed to unhealthy and potentially harmful ways. Whether you dream of having a professional career in music or are a purely recreational singer, you want your voice to sound as good as it can and to last your lifetime. The best way to preserve your voice is to keep yourself physically fit and in good overall health.
Uncanny Bodies - The Coming of Sound Film and the Origins of the Horror Genre
In 1931 Universal Pictures released "Dracula "and "Frankenstein, "two films that inaugurated the horror genre in Hollywood cinema. These films appeared directly on the heels of Hollywood's transition to sound film. "Uncanny Bodies "argues that the coming of sound inspired more in these massively influential horror movies than screams, creaking doors, and howling wolves. A close examination of the historical reception of films of the transition period reveals that sound films could seem to their earliest viewers unreal and ghostly.
