Turning Point
Encyclopedia
Turning point may refer to:
- A a point at which the derivative changes sign. See stationary pointStationary pointIn mathematics, particularly in calculus, a stationary point is an input to a function where the derivative is zero : where the function "stops" increasing or decreasing ....
, in mathematics - A climax (narrative)Climax (narrative)The Climax is the point in the story where the main character's point of view changes, or the most exciting/action filled part of the story. It also known has the main turning point in the story...
, in narrative structure - A discrimen, one of the two marked points on a cursusCursus (classical)The Latin word cursus can be generally translated into English as 'course'. The word derives from currere, to run. It may be applied, for example, to a course of study or of medical treatment or to a race-course.-Roman race-course.:...
or classical-period race-track
Film
- The Turning Point (1914 film), a silent film starring Caroline CookeCaroline CookeCaroline Frances Cooke was an American silent film actress and screenwriter.-Career:Cooke was signed in 1913 and starred in about 15 films between 1913 and 1916. She briefly had two roles in twenty years after that in 1926 and 1939. In 1939 she starred in the classic Son of Frankenstein playing the...
- The Turning Point (1945 film)The Turning Point (1945 film)The Turning Point is a Soviet 1945 film directed by Fridrikh Ermler based on a screenplay by Boris Chirskov. The film was one of the earlier Palme d'Or winners of 1946. Runtime - 108 min. It was produced by Lenfilm, distributed in USA by Artkino Pictures, and restored in 1967 by Lenfilm. Working...
, Великий перелом (Velikiy Perelom), a Soviet film directed by Fridrikh Markovitch Ermler - The Turning Point (1952 film)The Turning Point (1952 film)The Turning Point is a 1952 crime syndicate drama starring Edmond O'Brien. It's based on Horace McCoy's novel "Storm in the City" and inspired by the Kefauver Committee hearings.-Plot:...
, a crime drama starring Edmond O'Brien - The Turning Point (1977 film)The Turning Point (1977 film)The Turning Point is a 1977 film written by Arthur Laurents and directed by Herbert Ross. In starring roles were Shirley MacLaine, Anne Bancroft, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Leslie Browne, Tom Skerritt, Martha Scott, Anthony Zerbe, Marshall Thompson and James Mitchell.-Plot:This film tells the story of...
, a drama starring Shirley MacLaine and Anne Bancroft - The Turning Point (1983 film)The Turning Point (1983 film)The Turning Point is a 1983 East German film directed by Frank Beyer and starring Sylvester Groth, Fred Düren and Klaus Piontek. The film is based on the 1977 novel of the same name by Hermann Kant, which was based on Kant's own experience as a prisoner of war in Poland...
, a 1983 East German film directed by Frank Beyer - Turning Point (2009 film)Turning Point (2009 film)Turning Point is a 2009 Hong Kong film directed by Herman Yau and starring Michael Tse in the title role of "Laughing Gor" and co-starring veteran actors Francis Ng and Anthony Wong...
, a spin-off to the 2009 Hong Kong television drama series E.U.
Literature
- The Turning Point (book)The Turning Point (book)The Turning Point: Science, Society, and the Rising Culture is a book by Fritjof Capra written to explain perceived scientific and economic crises....
, a nonfiction book by Fritjof Capra - The Turning Point, an autobiography by Klaus MannKlaus Mann- Life and work :Born in Munich, Klaus Mann was the son of German writer Thomas Mann and his wife, Katia Pringsheim. His father was baptized as a Lutheran, while his mother was from a family of secular Jews. He began writing short stories in 1924 and the following year became drama critic for a...
Music
- Turning Point (band)Turning Point (band)Turning Point was a straight edge hardcore band from New Jersey that existed from 1988 to 1991 . Their early releases had the sound of straight edge hardcore of the time, with lyrics relating to social issues or being straight edge...
, an American straight-edge hardcore band - Turning Point (UK band)Turning Point (UK band)Turning Point were a late 1970s fusion band from the UK. The band was formed by Jeff Clyne and Brian Miller , who had previously played together in Isotope, and Pepi Lemer . Also in the band were David Tidball and Paul Robinson...
, a late 1970s UK band - Turning Point (Mario album), 2004
- The Turning Point (John Mayall album), 1969
- The Turning Point (McCoy Tyner album)The Turning Point (McCoy Tyner album)The Turning Point is an album by McCoy Tyner's Big Band released on the Birdology label in 1992. It was recorded in November 1991 and features performances by Tyner's Big Band...
, 1992 - Turning Point (Lonnie Smith album)Turning Point (Lonnie Smith album)Turning Point is the second album by American organist Lonnie Smith recorded in 1969 and released on the Blue Note label.-Reception:The Allmusic review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine awarded the album 3 stars and stated "While the more adventurous elements of Turning Point make for an intriguing...
, 1969 - Turning Point (Pink Lady album)Turning Point (Pink Lady album)Turning Point is the last studio album by Japanese duo Pink Lady before their break up. The album was released on December 5, 1980.- Track listing :# "Uta-Kata"# "Sekai Eiyuu Shi"# "Nagisa No Sindbad"# "Kiss in the Dark"# "Monday Mona Lisa Club"...
, 1980 - "Turning Point" (Rory BlockRory Block-Festival appearances:*Long Beach Blues Festival - 1993*San Francisco Blues Festival - 1999*Notodden Blues Festival - 2006-See also:*List of blues musicians*List of contemporary blues musicians*List of Austin City Limits performers-External links:****...
album), 1995 - Turning Point (Dr SID album)Turning Point (Dr SID album)- Track listing :- External links :* at iTunes* 360 Nobs* The Net Ng* PM NEWS...
, an album by Nigerian musician Dr SIDDr SIDSidney Onoriode Esiri , known commonly as, Dr SID is a Nigerian singer-songwriter and Dentist, who is originally from Delta state, but was raised in Lagos... - "Turning Point" (Tyrone Davis song)Turning Point (Tyrone Davis song)"Turning Point" is a hit song by R&B singer Tyrone Davis. Released from the 1976 album of the same title, it spent a week at number one on the R&B singles chart in February of that year, however did not chart on the Hot 100 and holds the distinction of being the first number one soul single to...
, a hit song by R&B singer Tyrone Davis - "Turning Point", a song by Buckwheat ZydecoBuckwheat ZydecoBuckwheat Zydeco is the stage name of Stanley Dural, Jr. , an American accordionist and zydeco musician. He is one of the few zydeco artists to achieve mainstream success...
- "The Turning Point", a song by Toto from Tambu
- "Turning Point", a song by Mighty Joe Young
- "Turning Point", a song by Nina Simone from the album Silk & SoulSilk & SoulSilk & Soul is an album by singer/pianist/songwriter Nina Simone.-Information about songs on this album:*"It Be's That Way Sometime", a song written by Nina's brother Sam Waymon....
- "Turning Point", a news music package by Latitude Music, used mostly on Univision stations in the US.
Organizations
- Turning Point (institute)Turning Point (institute)Turning Point is an institute located in Dún Laoghaire, Ireland. The institute is a registered charity and offers a Graduate Diploma and Master of Science which are accredited by Dublin City University...
, a training and counseling institute in Ireland - Turning Point (charity)Turning Point (charity)Turning Point is a social care organisation and registered charity in the United Kingdom. It provides services for people with complex needs, including those affected by drug and alcohol misuse, mental health problems and those with a learning disability. Turning Point runs projects in 244...
, a social care organisation in the United Kingdom - Turning Point Alcohol and Drug CentreTurning Point Alcohol and Drug CentreTurning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre is an alcohol and other drugs organisation located in the inner Melbourne suburb of Fitzroy. Established in 1994, the organisation provides clinical treatment and support to those with substance addiction issues, as well as conducting clinical and...
, in Melbourne, Australia
Television
- Turning Point (TV series), an American news program
- TNA Turning PointTNA Turning PointTurning Point is a professional wrestling pay-per-view event, produced by the American professional wrestling promotion Total Nonstop Action Wrestling . The event was created in 2004 and was originally held annually in December. TNA changed the date of the 2008 event to be held in November. The...
, an annual professional wrestling pay-per-view event - Turning Point (2004)Turning Point (2004)Turning Point was a professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by Total Nonstop Action Wrestling , which took place on December 5, 2004 at the TNA Impact! Zone in Orlando, Florida. It was the first event under the Turning Point chronology...
, the first event in the series - "Turning Point" (Planetes episode)
- "Turning Point" (Spider-Man), an episode of the 1994 animated series
- "The Turning Point" (The Vampire Diaries episode)
- Turning Point (2011 NFL TV series)
Other
- Turning Point: Fall of Liberty, a 2008 first-person shooter
- Turning Point (2009)Turning Point (2009)Turning Point was a professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by the Total Nonstop Action Wrestling promotion, which took place on November 15, 2009 at the TNA Impact! Zone in Orlando, Florida...
, a professional wrestling pay-per-view event - Turning Point (2008)Turning Point (2008)Turning Point was a professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by the Total Nonstop Action Wrestling promotion, which took place on November 9, 2008 at the TNA Impact! Zone in Orlando, Florida. It was the fourth event under the Turning Point chronology and first event under the name to...
, a professional wrestling pay-per-view event - Turning Point (2010)Turning Point (2010)Turning Point was a professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by Total Nonstop Action Wrestling , that took place on November 7, 2010 at the TNA Impact! Zone in Orlando, Florida...
, a professional wrestling pay-per-view event - Turning Point, a professional Halo: ReachHalo: ReachHalo: Reach is a first-person shooter video game developed by Bungie and published by Microsoft Game Studios for the Xbox 360 console. Reach was released in North America, Australia, and Europe on September 14, 2010. The game takes place in the year 2552, where humanity is locked in a war with the...
e-sports team.