Anton Chekhov

Paul Schmidt

These critically hailed translations of The Seagull, Uncle Vanya, The Three Sisters and the other Chekhov plays are the only ones in English by a Russian-language scholar who is also a veteran Chekhovian actor. Without compromising the spirit of the text, Paul Schmidt accurately translates Chekhov's entire theatrical canon, rescuing the humor "lost" in most academic translations while respecting the historical context and original social climate. Schmidt's translations of Chekhov have been successfully staged all over the U.S. by such theatrical directors as Lee Strasberg, Elizabeth Swados, Peter Sellars and Robert Wilson. Critics have hailed these translations as making Chekhov fully accessible to American audiences. They are also accurate -- Schmidt has been described as "the gold standard in Russian-English translation" by Michael Holquist of the Russian department at Yale University.

The Plays of Anton Chekhov

Arthur Rimbaud

Burnt-out at twenty-three, Rimbaud has become a model for the poet as wayward genius. Nevertheless, he wrote a substantial amount of lyric and dramatic verse in his few years of activity. This volume contains all his mature output, together with several short prose works, including A SEASON IN HELL, and relevant passages from the poet's letters.

Poems

Rimbaud

How Chessmasters Think

Complete Works

Rimbaud, Arthur

Hitler's Interpreter

Erich Steiner

Cornelia Zelinsky-Wibbelt

Machine translation is a central aspect of research in artificial intelligence. This book presents the main elements of the theory and implementation of a system for the automatic analysis of German. The work has been carried out within the Eurotra-D team, the German Language Group of the multi-lingual machine translation project Eurotra.

Insights from Machine Translation

From Syntax to Semantics

Julia Arredondo

Nando Espinosa Herrera

"Collaborative zine by artist Julia Arredondo, cineaste Nando Espinosa Herrera, and writer Paul Schmidt. On the topic of love, new love, attraction, and natural magic; A New Love Zine is 5.5" x 9" inches in size and 6 pages in length. Printed by legendary pressman Brad Freeman at Columbia College Chicago, A New Love Zine is an offset printed full color zine made purely with sweat and magic. Entirely a group effort and executed with the kind of love and faith that propels a project forward. Only 150 currently in print."--

Incantations & Intercourse for a New Relationship

A New Love Zine

Michael Kaeding

Johannes Pollak

This book analyses Member States’ and EU neighbours’ national visions for the enlargement of the European Union (EU), highlighting 41 national histories, policies, and corresponding public perceptions of European integration. In a geopolitical context in which Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine has renewed the impetus for EU enlargement, national views vary considerably on the timing, conditions, and reforms necessary to welcome Eastern neighbours and the Western Balkans countries into the European family. Moreover, EU enlargement policy is not only an investment in peace and stability; it has also become a political tool in response to the exploitation of interdependencies and illiberal pressures. This book presents concrete policy recommendations to national governments and the EU on how to move forward productively.

Views from the Capitals

Enlargement and the Future of Europe

This book sheds light on how Member States and EU neighbours relate to Russia. It includes their historical, financial and political ties, as well as the public perception of the national population vis-à-vis Russia. Each chapter builds on these factors to elucidate the country’s position towards Russia and provides a prediction on the future of these relations. This volume shows the diverse relations that the EU member states and neighbours have with Russia, spanning from tense and confrontational to more eased and friendly, highlighting the contrasts between the national state and the EU as a whole. The book also presents the reader with concrete aspects in different policy areas, via recommendations on how single countries and the EU should deal with Russia. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on 24th February 2022 will change the relationship between the West and Putin’s Russia for decades to come. No doubt that this blatant violation of International Law and the incomprehensible human suffering of Ukrainian citizens will massively change the attitude of the countries analysed in this book.

Russia and the Future of Europe

Anton Pavlovich Chekhov

Uncle Vanya, Translated by Paul Schmidt

In this spirited little book, Paul Schmidt combines irreverent wordplay and reverse cherry picking of the Bible to explore the idea that the "Good Book" is not the great doorway to the sacred beyond that it purports to be. If you are already a Bible skeptic, this book might be the mischievous little gift for family members, friends, and others who have presumptuously preached "the wisdom" of the Bible to you. Conversely, if you have long honored the Bible as a holy source, but struggled with its inconsistencies, this book offers you a playful reverie that might just get your guard dogs wagging their tails. Consider that the all too human control motive pervasive in organized religion remains embedded in modern society as a largely unchallenged force, something culturally normalized, for example, with questions like, "Are you saved?" Isn't it high time Christians began gratefully raising Christianity from the grave or even the semi-serious? Such a display of faith could move mountains in helping usher in a comedy ending to the self-fulfilling prophecy of the Armageddon tragedy. As G.K. Chesterton said, "Angels fly because they take themselves lightly."

The Really REALLY Bad News Bible

"The European Parliament elections in May 2019 did not bring about the rise of populism in Europe that had been feared by many. Instead, while populism was contained, a broad pro-European majority emerged that today carries the new European Commission with its ambitious green, digital and geopolitical agenda. However, Euroscepticism remains a significant force to be reckoned with in national and EU-policy making. The present book offers a better understanding of the different types of Euroscepticism that exist across Europe. It also shows that Euroscepticism is best addressed by understanding well the often valid concerns that are at the origins of Eurosceptic forces. If this is done in time, Euroscepticism is not something to be afraid of. It is part of a vibrant European democracy that is resilient enough to embrace those who criticise the reality of the European project with good arguments; and that stands ready to develop and improve day by day to become a more perfect Union.” - Martin Selmayr, Head of the European Commission’s representation in Austria "This book comes at the right time. European integration seems more contested than ever, but is it really? This book answers this question by probing into 40 shades of Euroscepticism, within and beyond the EU Member States. It is a must read for academics and practitioners alike." - Christine Neuhold, University of Maastricht, The Netherlands "With this book, the authors offer readers of European politics a treasure trove, with valuable insights into the variety of populist and nationalist forces that oppose mainstream European integration. Faced with such a jumble of eurosceptic parties pursuing narrow and in many cases reactionary agendas, the need for proper federal political parties becomes self-evident. Only then will the diverse interests and aspirations of citizens be given realistic expression at the EU level." - Andrew Duff, President, The Spinelli Group This book sheds light on how the increasing prominence of Eurosceptic and nationalist parties is having an impact on the thinking of mainstream parties, their representatives in the European Parliament, and the future of Europe. It is timed to coincide with the strategic vision of Council, Commission, and Parliament, as well as the next phase of Brexit negotiations. The book provides perspectives on the future of the European project from authors in all the EU Member States, as well as neighboring European countries and potential applicant nations. Furthermore, it includes a Foreword by the Vice-president of the European Parliament. With many Eurosceptic parties now in national government, or winning European elections and thus exerting influence over the national debate, this book maps and analyses the nature and impact of Euroscepticism—and new nationalist tendencies—in the different party systems of Europe. As national political parties are the gatekeepers of the process of political representation, they play a pivotal role in mobilizing civil society and in setting the political agenda. They shape politics at a national level, but also determine the way in which Europe plays out—or does not play out—as a political issue. Thus, it is from the national capitals that the very future of Europe emerges.

Euroscepticism and the Future of Europe

Here is a journal, a night by night record of a furious argument between Paul Schmidt, Robert Mapplethorpe, and God. Its terms are extreme; it moves from wild terror to heart broken acceptance, from S/M imagery to powerful passages of lyric poetry. The terrors of sex, of obsession, of living and dying are all exposed in this book, written in a passionate and beautiful prose. Paul Schmidt, the renowned translator of Rimbaud, gives us here a Season in Hell for our time.

Winter Solstice

While the ambitious objectives outlined in the EU’s Green Deal aim at making Europe the first climate-neutral continent by 2050, national implementation greatly varies depending on local geographies, history, culture, economics, and politics. This book analyses Member States’ and EU neighbours’ national efforts to combat climate change. It subsequently draws on these factors to highlight local challenges, tensions, and opportunities on the road towards climate neutrality. In the context of inter-country dependencies following Russia’s war against Ukraine, it addresses strategic questions regarding EU integration, the transformation of our economies, the reduction of energy dependencies, and public perception of the above. The book also makes concrete recommendations, in various policy areas, on how individual countries and the EU as a whole should deal with the climate crisis.

Climate Change and the Future of Europe

The Life and Times of Luthier Steve Klein

Art that Sings

Here is a book of poems whose common thread is a single speaking voice, constantly trying to distinguish itself. Paul Schmidt's experience as an actor and playwright is central here, as he tries out one voice after another: outlaw, outcast, humorous or ironic commentator, witness to pain and despair, all of them voices from the edge of our fractured culture. But beneath these dazzling verbal and linguistic performances is a cry for acceptance, which their stance guarantees will never be accomplished.

Night Life

Office Element /[prepared by Paul Schmidt].

Capitol Area Plan

Whether you're an experience ProShow user or are just getting started, get ready to pick up a wealth of tips and techniques for making great-looking slide shows. Written by the president and founder of Photodex, the company that makes ProShow, SECRETS OF PROSHOW EXPERTS: THE OFFICIAL GUIDE TO CREATING THE BEST SLIDE SHOWS WITH PROSHOW 5 will show you how to harness the full power of ProShow. You'll learn great tips for creating polished slide shows, with easy-to-follow examples and expert advice on topics like understanding your audience, using motion to convey emotion, controlling the feel of a slide show with audio, and more. Use the techniques you learn here to create stunning presentations for friends, family, or for your clients. A bonus DVD is included, with sample slide shows, image and audio content, and trial versions of ProShow software. Make your slide shows more effective and compelling with SECRETS OF PROSHOW EXPERTS.

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Souvenir book from a memorial service for Paul Schmidt, poet, librettist, translator, teacher, and actor. It includes photographs of him, reminiscences of a few friends, an interview by Tim Doglos, and a selection of his writings and translations.

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