Aptowicz Cristin (289 results)

Hardback. Condition: Good. Thomas Mu tter was an audacious medical innovator who pioneered the use of ether as anaesthesia, the sterilisation of surgical tools and a compassion-based vision for helping the severely deformed, which clashed with the sentiments of the mid-nineteenth century. Brilliant, outspoken and handsome, Mutter was flamboyant in every aspect of his life. He wore pink silk suits to perform surgery, added an umlaut to his surname just because he could and amassed an immense collection of medical oddities that would later form Philadelphia's Mutter Museum. …

Hardback. Condition: Fair. Thomas Mu tter was an audacious medical innovator who pioneered the use of ether as anaesthesia, the sterilisation of surgical tools and a compassion-based vision for helping the severely deformed, which clashed with the sentiments of the mid-nineteenth century. Brilliant, outspoken and handsome, Mutter was flamboyant in every aspect of his life. He wore pink silk suits to perform surgery, added an umlaut to his surname just because he could and amassed an immense collection of medical oddities that would later form Philadelphia's Mutter Museum. …

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Paperback. Condition: Good. Discover the rich history of slam poetry through the lens of the New York City scene that pioneered it Author Cristin O'Keefe Aptowicz situates New York slam poetry in the history of oral tradition in poetry throughout history and around the world, with particular attention to the three major 20th century arts movements that helped set the stage for it: the Harlem Renaissance, the Beats, and hip hop. Aptowicz explores the birth of slam at the Nuyorican Poets' Café and the genre's explosive growth as the media responded with events like Lollapalooza and MTV's Unplugged. The book expands the canvas by examining the connections between academia and slammers, especially the poets of color, the youth slammers, and the burgeoning hip hop poetry scene. Interviews with key players like Chicago's Marc Smith and San Francisco's Gary Mex Glazner help tell this fascinating story from the inside.…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. Thomas Mutter was an audacious medical innovator who pioneered the use of ether as anaesthesia, the sterilisation of surgical tools and a compassion- based vision for helping the severely deformed, which clashed with the sentiments of the mid- nineteenth century. Brilliant, outspoken and handsome, Mutter was flamboyant in every aspect of his life. He wore pink silk suits to perform surgery, added an umlaut to his surname just because he could and amassed an immense collection of medical oddities that would later form Philadelphia's Mutter Museum. …

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Thomas Mutter was an audacious medical innovator who pioneered the use of ether as anaesthesia, the sterilisation of surgical tools and a compassion- based vision for helping the severely deformed, which clashed with the sentiments of the mid- nineteenth century. Brilliant, outspoken and handsome, Mutter was flamboyant in every aspect of his life. He wore pink silk suits to perform surgery, added an umlaut to his surname just because he could and amassed an immense collection of medical oddities that would later form Philadelphia's Mutter Museum. …

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Hardback. Condition: Fair. Thomas Mu tter was an audacious medical innovator who pioneered the use of ether as anaesthesia, the sterilisation of surgical tools and a compassion-based vision for helping the severely deformed, which clashed with the sentiments of the mid-nineteenth century. Brilliant, outspoken and handsome, Mutter was flamboyant in every aspect of his life. He wore pink silk suits to perform surgery, added an umlaut to his surname just because he could and amassed an immense collection of medical oddities that would later form Philadelphia's Mutter Museum. …

Hardback. Condition: Good. Thomas Mu tter was an audacious medical innovator who pioneered the use of ether as anaesthesia, the sterilisation of surgical tools and a compassion-based vision for helping the severely deformed, which clashed with the sentiments of the mid-nineteenth century. Brilliant, outspoken and handsome, Mutter was flamboyant in every aspect of his life. He wore pink silk suits to perform surgery, added an umlaut to his surname just because he could and amassed an immense collection of medical oddities that would later form Philadelphia's Mutter Museum. …

Paperback. Condition: Good. In her fourth collection of poetry, Cristin O'Keefe Aptowicz uses her youth as muse. Whether ruminating on the trials and tribulations of life in the single digits (My Elementary School Confessions'), exposing her unapologetic high school geekiness (The Secret Language of Nerds') and exalting all the melodramatic yet sincere love verses she ultimately penned in vain (On Reading Old Unrequited Love Poems'), this plump collection commiserates and celebrates all the wonder, terror, banality and comedy that is the long journey to adulthood.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. In her fourth collection of poetry, Cristin O'Keefe Aptowicz uses her youth as muse. Whether ruminating on the trials and tribulations of life in the single digits (My Elementary School Confessions'), exposing her unapologetic high school geekiness (The Secret Language of Nerds') and exalting all the melodramatic yet sincere love verses she ultimately penned in vain (On Reading Old Unrequited Love Poems'), this plump collection commiserates and celebrates all the wonder, terror, banality and comedy that is the long journey to adulthood.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. In the aftermath of her mother's unexpected departure, Cristin O'Keefe Aptowicz fearlessly confronts the suffocating burden of grief, channeling her emotional journey into a collection of poems that reverberate with poignant intimacy.Within these pages, Aptowicz's words take on a unique luminosity, reflecting the sheen of both loss and the unbreakable spirit of humor. Her verses serve as a delicate portrait, capturing the intricate choreography that accompanies those who find themselves newly initiated into the realm of grief. These individuals navigate the fragile threshold between the routine of everyday existence and the seismic tremors of profound loss, each step a dance of its own.In a display of profound vulnerability, Aptowicz's poems peel back the layers of human emotion and experience, unveiling pain, sorrow, resilience, and even moments of unexpected levity that define the grieving process.This anthology is more than a mere documentation of sorrow; it is a testament to the strength of the human heart and its capacity to mend, adapt, and find renewal even in the midst of the darkest times. Through her unflinchingly honest verses, Aptowicz offers readers a remarkable journey through healing and the indomitable force of hope that can emerge from the ashes of loss.…

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.