Beethoven for Bass
This collection features a selection of masterworks by Ludwig van Beethoven, presented in a simplified version for the beginner.10 easy and fun themes to play as solos, that can be accompanied by piano or guitar (chords symbols are included above the staff).A complementary repertoire to Suzuki Method 1 & 2 level.Includes: Chorfantasie Op. 80Deutsche T瓣nze, WoO 8Die Ruinen von Athen, Op.113Ecossaise, WoO 86Emperor, 5. Klavierkonzert op. 73F羹r Elise, WoO 59Lustig und Traurig, WoO 54Menuet No.2, WoO 10Ode an die Freude, Op. 1255. Sinfonie, Op. 67
Beethoven for Violin
This collection features a selection of masterworks by Ludwig van Beethoven, presented in a simplified version for the beginner.10 easy and fun themes to play as solos, that can be accompanied by piano or guitar (chords symbols are included above the staff).A complementary repertoire to Suzuki Method 1 & 2 level.Includes: Chorfantasie Op. 80Deutsche T瓣nze, WoO 8Die Ruinen von Athen, Op.113Ecossaise, WoO 86Emperor, 5. Klavierkonzert op. 73F羹r Elise, WoO 59Lustig und Traurig, WoO 54Menuet No.2, WoO 10Ode an die Freude, Op. 1255. Sinfonie, Op. 67
Beethoven for Loog Guitar
This collection features a selection of masterworks by Ludwig van Beethoven, presented in a simplified version for the beginner.10 easy and fun themes to play as solos, that can be accompanied by piano or guitar (chords symbols are included above the staff).A complementary repertoire to Suzuki Method 1 & 2 level.Includes: Chorfantasie Op. 80Deutsche T瓣nze, WoO 8Die Ruinen von Athen, Op.113Ecossaise, WoO 86Emperor, 5. Klavierkonzert op. 73F羹r Elise, WoO 59Lustig und Traurig, WoO 54Menuet No.2, WoO 10Ode an die Freude, Op. 1255. Sinfonie, Op. 67
Design With You in Mind
Behind every stunning interior lies a world of unexpected challenges, creative solutions, and the systems required to make them a reality.In Design With You in Mind, award-winning designers Josephina Serra and Lauren Webb share the unfiltered story of how they built Form Collective from a startup into one of Vancouver's trusted design firms. Whether you are a homeowner ready to build, a contractor seeking new design partners, or an industry professional looking to scale your business, this book offers a blueprint for excellence built on balance.A New Approach to DesignMove beyond purely aesthetic-driven design. Josephina and Lauren introduce their philosophy of "Design With You in Mind," a client-centered approach that prioritizes functional space planning and human experience over fleeting trends. Discover how they refined the client experience with transparent, fixed-fee pricing models and a structured 6-step design process that turns chaos into clarity.Real Stories, Real LessonsFrom the "funny files" of furniture delivery disasters to the triumphs of being named two-time finalists for Western Living's Designer of the Year (Robert Ledingham Memorial Award), this book is candid, educational, and inspiring. It bridges the gap between the technical realities of building and the creative vision of modern home decor.Whether you are planning your dream home or building your design legacy, Design With You in Mind proves that superior design stems not just from artistic expression, but from a synthesis of beauty, practicality, and responsibility.
Building A New Africa
In Building a New Africa, the continent's developmental challenges are confronted head-on, offering a bold and optimistic blueprint for a prosperous future. This insightful and compelling book argues that Africa's rich history, human potential, and natural resources are enough to transform it from a region mired in poverty and underdevelopment into a global leader. The key, however, lies in effective leadership, strong governance, and a collective will for change.With 20 incisive chapters, the book explores Africa's past, present, and future, analysing the effects of colonialism, the need for infrastructure and industrialisation, and the critical role of education, entrepreneurship, and technology. Each chapter provides a clear path forward, offering solutions for overcoming the political, economic, and social obstacles that have long hindered the continent's progress.
Exact Change
In these three plays (Exact Change, Hair of the Dog, and Shades), dramatist and screenwriter David Epstein brilliantly sketches the bleak, despairing-and howlingly funny-underside of contemporary American life. "I haven't laughed so much in a theater all year. With Epstein's blackish sense of humor and wry relish of the odd, his play fizzes with talent."-Benedict Nightingale, The Times of London "You begin by watching unexplained actions; and when exposition arrives it propels the action through the roof. . . . By this time, Exact Change has also parted company with Mamet and revealed itself as more than an efficient laughter-machine. Nothing halts the present-tense narrative; but, from throwaway lines, you begin to assemble detail about the past . . . One sign of this writer's quality is that he can bring the piece to such an ending without jumping the comic rails: chilling but still brilliant."-Irving Wardle, The Independent on Sunday
Street Photography
Street Photography: From Snapshots to Stories is a practical and inspiring guide for photographers who want to turn everyday moments into powerful visual stories. It helps you move beyond random snapshots to create intentional photographs that feel honest and personal. Built on years of experience, photographer and educator Peter Forsg疇rd takes you from the basics of street photography to advanced techniques, creative projects, and the mindset that helps you grow as a visual storyteller.Instead of focusing on gear, this book teaches you to develop your eye, understand what makes an image compelling, and work confidently in real conditions. You'll learn to see like a street photographer-anticipating light, timing, gesture, and emotion-and transforming the ordinary into meaningful photographs that reflect your unique perspective.You will learn how to: -Understand street photography, its purpose, and evolution.-Choose lightweight, unobtrusive cameras and lenses suited to your style.-Set up for fast, reliable shooting using focus, aperture, ISO, and automation effectively.-Use different shooting methods-candid, contact, hunting, and fishing-to capture authentic moments.-Compose strong images using light, layers, backgrounds, lines, and architecture.-Work ethically and legally in public spaces with privacy and publishing awareness.-Stay motivated and handle criticism, fear, or confrontation.-Edit efficiently with practical workflows, software tips, and backup strategies.-Present your work through portfolios, online presence, books, and exhibitions.-Push creativity with diptychs, multiple exposures, and long-term projects.The book also includes practical exercises, 100 project ideas, and 100 subjects to photograph, helping you turn theory into practice and stay inspired whenever you step outside with your camera.Whether you're just starting out or seeking to deepen your craft, Street Photography: From Snapshots to Stories will help you see more consciously, react intuitively, and create photographs that are personal, honest, and visually powerful.
Play Mozart
(De Haske Play-Along Book). Play Mozart contains 12 of the best-known works or themes by the Austrian master composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The music has been adapted with respect for the original, while bearing in mind the requirements of the instrument. The CD includes both accompaniments-only and full performance demos for each piece.
Stalebread and the Razzy Dazzy Spasm Band
In the heart of 1890s New Orleans, where music spilled from every street corner, a group of boys with paper-and-comb instruments, a homemade bass fiddle, and more energy than resources began to draw crowds. They called themselves the Razzy Dazzy Spasm Band.At the center was Emile "Stalebread" Lacoume-barefoot, determined, and already a talented musician. After the early death of his father, Emile became a newsboy to help support his family. But it was music that truly carried him. Inspired by the Mexican and Creole rhythms he heard around him, Emile and his friends started making music out of whatever they could find: cigar boxes, stovepipes, tin cans, and dreams.Stalebread and the Razzy Dazzy Spasm Band tells the vivid, often overlooked story of one of jazz's early pioneers. Drawing on newspaper accounts, archival interviews, and local legends, Michael Shurtz traces Emile's journey from street performer to respected musician, even playing for high-society parties and at the infamous Mahogany Hall.Part cultural history, part character study, this is a story about invention, survival, and the beginnings of a new sound in a changing city. Through hard times, segregation, and the uncertain future of early jazz, Emile's story reminds us how creativity and community can make music out of almost anything.
The Jovian Signal
"The signal seems to be man made, you see..."When Ray arrives at the Lunar Space Hotel, he is pretty sure he will get back home with the next shuttle. Soon one covert sabotage after the other casts him into a desperate fight for survival.Nikki was born on Hotel Daedalus and grew up together with Ray when he stayed there years back. Their affection grows stronger as they embark on a reckless journey through the solar system in pursuit of the origin of an alien radio signal coming from on of Jupiter's moons.The ordeal grows friendships and love as it changes the fate of the whole human race...An epic space adventure packed with stakes that never drop. Alien mystery, and human conspiracy leads to deadly betrayals and mutiny. This book is a gripping tale of interplanetary space exploration, self-determination and love, it challenges readers to consider the future of humanity in our solar system and beyond.
Endangered Species of Country Life
Endangered Species of Country Life takes the reader on a very special journey. For those of the younger generation, who have grown up with the Internet, the iPad and the smartphone, this book will lead you on a fascinating voyage of discovery. For those who are a bit longer in the tooth, the book will usher you on an odyssey of nostalgia and reminiscence. But regardless of whether your years are fourteen, forty or fourscore and ten, you are sure to enjoy the sights that await you at every stop along your journey. Your eyes will feast upon a smorgasbord of species of country life -- all of them endangered and some of them already extinct. Not only will your emotions be kindled, but your every sense will be touched by the images that you encounter.You will read by the flickering flame of a kerosene lamp, you will be guided by the faithful light of a lonely lighthouse, and you will watch time slowly and silently pass into history on the expressionless face of the grandfather clock. You will hear the scratchy melodies of the old gramophone, the babbled chant of the country auctioneer and the deafening clatter of the threshing machine. You will feel the bumps of the rumble seat ride, the warmth of the fire in the pot-bellied stove and the cold of the hoarfrost crystals in the hayloft. You will savour the aroma of freshly baked bread from the outdoor bake oven, you will remember the smell of hot dogs and fried onions at the county fair, and you will experience the foreboding fragrance of the venerable outhouse. You will taste maple taffy served on a wooden paddle, eat turkey roasted on a wood stove and devour fresh strawberries topped with whipped cream at a church-sponsored Strawberry Social.This book is not intended to present an exhaustive portrayal of every aspect of country life of yesteryear. Nor is it intended to be an authoritative compendium of North American antiques. Rather it offers a selective but significant sampling of more than a hundred images to illustrate important elements of life in rural North America during the past couple of centuries. The endangered species that this book highlights are organized into the following subspecies: -Classic Conveyances -Mechanical Marvels -Rustic Structures -Tools and Trappings -Furniture and Fixings -Common Containers -Crafts and Trades -Fun and Games -Country Gatherings -Odds and EndsEndangered Species of Country Life will entertain you, inform you and amuse you. Perhaps it will also sensitize and motivate its readers to preserve and protect the treasures that have been passed on by previous generations. Maybe it will encourage some to support their local historical society, others to learn a classic pioneer craft and still others to take some action to rescue an endangered species of country life from likely extinction. If this book has accomplished any of the above, then it has achieved its purpose.So, sit back, fasten your seat belt and begin your journey back in time. Bon voyage!
Germaine Tailleferre
Germaine Tailleferre (1892-1983) is now remembered largely because she was a member of Les Six, a group of French composers active in the late 1910s and early 1920s. Tailleferre encountered many obstacles, most notably a difficult personal life including two brief marriages to men who were unsupportive of her musical career; it is also true that critics tended to focus on her gender rather than her musical style. This Element tells the fascinating story of Tailleferre's life and long career and, most significantly, explores the development of her musical style and her role in the development of neoclassicism in France. In recent years, international performers have rediscovered her appealing, lively music and have at last started to bring Tailleferre to wider audiences. This Element will contribute to the rediscovery of Tailleferre and will reveal her to be a significant force in twentieth-century French music.
The Architecture of Wesley Clark Dodson
Raised the son of a Methodist circuit-riding minister, Wesley Clark Dodson had just begun establishing himself as a civic-minded architect in Alabama when the outbreak of the Civil War dramatically altered his life. He fought with the 40th Alabama Infantry Regiment and emerged from the war disabled. In 1866, unable to find work as an architect in his home state, he was determined to begin again in Texas. Starting over would prove far from simple. Postwar Texas had a depressed economy, and the conflicts of Reconstruction plagued the state. Dodson lost his beloved wife, Sarah, to illness during a severe winter. Nevertheless, he persevered, gradually building a career designing courthouses, jails, churches, and schools; institutions he saw as necessary to create a good, strong society in Texas. Eleven of Dodson's public buildings are still in use today and nine of Dodson's buildings in Texas, including the First Presbyterian Church in Palestine and the courthouses of Parker, Hill, and Lampasas Counties, are listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The Architecture of Wesley Clark Dodson reveals how Dodson transitioned from being a pre-Civil War master builder to a late nineteenth century professional architect with a membership in the prestigious American Institute of Architects; details the important role he played in elevating architecture to the status of a licensed profession; and provides insights into the process of building these public institutions and the difficulties encountered. Drawing from extensive research in public records, personal letters, collected papers, and memoirs drafted by Dodson in his eighties, Mary Helen Dodson has assembled a portrait of an important and influential architect during the "golden age of courthouse construction" in Texas.
Oil and Water: The Paintings of Brian J. Haberlin
OIL & WATER is the definitive collection of fine art paintings by award-winning artist Brian J. Haberlin. Known worldwide for his work in the comic book industry, Haberlin has turned his boundless creative energy toward watercolor and oil painting--melding narrative, atmosphere, and exquisite technique in each piece. This 120-page hardcover volume captures the breadth of Haberlin's evolving artistic journey. From delicate studies of the human form to richly textured dreamscapes, these works bridge the realms of fantasy and reality with a signature voice as compelling as his celebrated graphic novels. Featuring over 100 full-color high quality reproductions, OIL & WATER invites collectors and art lovers alike to discover an artist in full bloom.
Your Golden Ears
Have you always wanted to learn piano but felt overwhelmed, intimidated, or unsure where to start?You're not alone. Many adults regret never learning an instrument, often believing they waited too long, don't have enough time, or "aren't musical enough." This book was created to prove those beliefs wrong.Your Golden Ears: Complete Beginner Piano Course combines three bestselling resources into one all-in-one learning journey, designed specifically for adult beginners who want clear guidance, steady progress, and music they actually enjoy playing.What's Included in This 3-in-1 Course- Volumes 1 & 2: First Piano Lessons for Adult Beginners - A 50-piece classical & original songbook - Over 220 step-by-step lessons - Over 300 minutes of guided video instructionWhether you've never touched a piano or you're returning after years away, this course meets you exactly where you are. Lessons are designed for real adult lives, with 5-30 minute practice sessions that get you playing right away while building lasting skills.You'll learn how to: - Develop finger dexterity, coordination, and technique - Read sheet music with confidence - Understand music theory without overwhelm - Build healthy practice habits - Play comfortably with both hands together - Progress from beginner to early-intermediate pieces - Learn about the composers behind the musicThe included 50-piece songbook features a blend of familiar classical favorites and original works by veteran musician and educator Andrea Chang, each paired with video recordings so you can hear exactly how the music should sound as you practice.You don't need natural talent, you just need a clear path. With expert guidance and step-by-step progression, you'll build a strong foundation and unlock your musical potential at your own pace.Don't let your musical dreams slip away.Your Golden (Y) Ears are ahead of you.
Track Changes
Track Changes: The Origin Story of Canadian Music on the Internet (1990-2010) is the first book of its kind to document a cultural revolution in Canada, one now buried under broken URLs, corrupted hard drives, and discarded cell phones.Long before streaming services, viral hits, AI, and social media, the internet was already reshaping Canadian music. Spanning two pivotal decades, this book chronicles this transformation.Track Changes covers the rise of mailing lists, BBS communities, fan-built websites, MP3 blogs, e-commerce platforms, digital radio stations, music news websites, and other innovations that completely changed how artists reach audiences and how fans discover music. It also explores how the internet contributed to the collapse of major Canadian retailers, music magazines, mass market radio, and other corners of Canada's cultural infrastructure.Drawing on original interviews, archival research, and vivid first-hand accounts, Track Changes tells the story of the early digital pioneers, artists, entrepreneurs, label heads, bloggers, and fans who used fledgling online tools to build communities, grow businesses, and shape careers. All this was done at a time when the internet's impact was still very much TBD.Follow Track Changes on Instagram at @trackchanges_ca
quotable impressions
This small book combines quotes (words) with printmaking (visuals) to create impressions which have inspired each other. Quotes stimulate, excite, motivate. Words that are well-crafted leave lasting impressions. They touch an emotional pulse point in our soul. Quotes add clarity of thought when one can't find expression. A quote can help to see light when all seems dark and gives an extra burst of hope and courage to persevere. Printmaking is a multi-process artististic endeavour to create a visual impressions on paper. It begins with the spark of inspiration to transfer to a print plate, inking with thoughtful palette, combining plate and paper on a printing press, and finally the excitement and surprise when pulling the print. "Quotable Impressions" are created with a non-toxic method of hand-drawn open bite polymer solar plates that are etched in the sun. Metamorphosis, season changes, ocean tides, and shifting sands inspire over and over as these discoveries are re-shape with beauty and dignity. Visual and literary arts are always being defined and re-defined with the development of new avenues for expression.
Once The Birds Fly
Faiz goes to meet Pari after twenty-five years. A woman who showed him how to love. Yet there is more waiting for him. Pari, a girl who was born in Quetta, and breathed among norms, culture and man-made rules, wanted more from her life. What she didn't know was that life was going to bring her love, heartaches and trials which would turn her into a strong and wiser woman. Once The Birds Fly is a story which is a blend of culture, struggle, racism and love.
Chrysalis by Neetha Raman
'Will Vividha be able to do justice to her inheritance and prove that her parents' faith in her was not misplaced? California-bred media heiress Vividha has spent much of her young life partying to hide the deep impact of losing her parents in early childhood. But as she approaches her 28th birthday, everything changes. Her grandfather, head of the family-owned media house in Chennai, summons her back home to fulfill the terms of her parents' Will. Thinking that she needs to spend just a year there, she reluctantly travels to Chennai with her faithful companion Winnie. On reaching, she is shocked to learn that she must either stay on and manage the family business or get disinherited and lose a sizeable chunk of the family wealth and the media house. Outraged, hurt and betrayed, she decides to return to California. However, Winnie's harsh criticism of her selfish attitude, her grandfather's unconditional love and his unquestioning acceptance of her decision to return make her pause; on a sudden whim, she pivots to give the family business a chance. With Winnie and her grandfather Ramanujam Ayer at her side, Vividha cautiously navigates the tricky corporate world, fueled by several cups of filter kaapi.Will she be able to pull it off? Will she reboot Ayers Media successfully?Will she be able to emerge from her self-imposed cocoon of loneliness and grief, to open her heart to the unconditional love around her? Will she finally embrace her legacy and her roots?
Track Changes
Track Changes: The Origin Story of Canadian Music on the Internet (1990-2010) is the first book of its kind to document a cultural revolution in Canada, one now buried under broken URLs, corrupted hard drives, and discarded cell phones.Long before streaming services, viral hits, AI, and social media, the internet was already reshaping Canadian music. Spanning two pivotal decades, this book chronicles this transformation.Track Changes covers the rise of mailing lists, BBS communities, fan-built websites, MP3 blogs, e-commerce platforms, digital radio stations, music news websites, and other innovations that completely changed how artists reach audiences and how fans discover music. It also explores how the internet contributed to the collapse of major Canadian retailers, music magazines, mass market radio, and other corners of Canada's cultural infrastructure.Drawing on original interviews, archival research, and vivid first-hand accounts, Track Changes tells the story of the early digital pioneers, artists, entrepreneurs, label heads, bloggers, and fans who used fledgling online tools to build communities, grow businesses, and shape careers. All this was done at a time when the internet's impact was still very much TBD.Follow Track Changes on Instagram at @trackchanges_ca
Jesus Plays
If you could meet Jesus in person today, what would he say? Would you like his looks, his way of speaking, his smell, his friends, his style?Would you like him, no matter your religious affiliations?In Jesus Plays, Jesus returns to the 21st century, this time to the United States. No matter what Jesus says or does, Christians and non-Christians alike don't recognize him.Despite their lives improving when they use Jesus's ideas, they conspire against him either to kill him or to force him into the role of their Christ/mafia-king. But Jesus has new ideas at play.Jesus Plays is built around a dozen of Jesus's ancient sayings explained and brought forward by Jesus in ways that might surprise any hearer, religious or not.By the same playwright as No Average Joseph...Brian J. Shircliff, biblical scholar, somatic-movement explorer, wind enthusiast.Open your heart.Begin the inner-revolution.Let love rule.
Open Ground
Increasingly, the sealed surfaces of our cities are being transformed, either through spontaneous processes of degradation and neglect, or through soil desealing interventions aimed at regenerating the ecological functions of the soil. What design approaches and tactics can be employed to modify this mineral crust, minimizing impacts while maximizing increased permeability and new spatial qualities? How can we reuse the aggregates resulting from the demolition of this mineral crust on site? Starting from these questions, this book showcases a reflection about creative forms and processes of depaving and material reuse to trigger new aesthetics and ecological processes.
Cream Chronicled
This is the fourth of Nettie Baker's highly acclaimed and entertaining books. In this one she tackles the challenge of documenting every show by Cream, the legendary band formed by her father Ginger with Jack Bruce and Eric Clapton. Cream lasted just over two years (July 1966 - November 1968). They briefly got together again for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction in 1993, and finally made it to their exciting and well-documented 2005 reunion.Thorough research answers once and for all questions of how Cream formed, were they Cream or The Cream? What really happened when they jammed with Hendrix? Why did they split up? And much more, debunking many tired old myths in the process. Nettie was really there at the time (offering behind the scenes tit bits) and has also drawn on the contemporary accounts of how Cream was experienced on the day both by fans and the musicians themselves. As Nettie says, "Crucially, these were very young men who found themselves living in interesting times."Throw out everything you thought you knew about them; get to know the young Ginger, Jack and Eric and be prepared for a few surprises. Cream could never have existed and achieved such an enduring legacy without having a deep and profound friendship at its core. They were brothers.
Advances and Applications in Timber Structures
This Special Issue showcases cutting-edge research dedicated to advancing the use of wood and bio-based materials in modern construction, a cornerstone of green building. The collected papers explore the mechanical behavior, seismic performance, and innovative applications of timber structures, bridging historical wisdom with contemporary engineering.The significance of this issue lies in its comprehensive approach to sustainable building science. It delves into the performance of traditional wooden joints and ancient structures, offering valuable insights for restoring historical buildings and informing new, resilient designs. Simultaneously, it features pioneering work on modern engineered wood products like Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) and Glulam, investigating their connections, composite systems, and behavior under various loads, including seismic events. Furthermore, this issue addresses critical aspects of material science, such as the hygrothermal response of screws in mass timber and the thermal performance of bio-based insulation panels.By encompassing topics from the analysis of millennia-old Tang Dynasty structures to the biaxial testing of pre-engineered beam hangers, this Special Issue provides a vital knowledge base. It underscores the role of wood as a renewable, low-carbon material and contributes directly to the development of safer, more efficient, and truly sustainable construction practices for the future.
On the Road with on the Road
A photographic accompaniment to On the Road by Jack Kerouac. Robert Frank's The Americans redefined photography in 1959 and inspired Carl Moore to hit the road with Jack Kerouac's On the Road. Like Frank, Moore sought to reveal America to Americans--capturing the landscapes, faces, and fleeting moments that echo Kerouac's metaphorical vision. From Denver, New Orleans, San Francisco, and Los Angeles to a cross-country drive with his son from Santa Fe to New England, Moore retraces Sal Paradise's footsteps with his Nikon in hand. The result is a vivid, contemporary counterpart to Kerouac's masterpiece--where the photographs themselves feel restless, alive, and haunted by the same hunger for the open road. As Jim Sampas notes in his Foreword, "It isn't often that something comes in that excites me as much as this project." These images remind us of the beauty and variety of human experience, the thrill of movement, and the quiet grace of stillness. Paired with passages from On the Road, they invite us to see Kerouac's America anew--and to feel again the irresistible pull of the road.
Meaning and Aesthetics in Architecture
We experience meaning in architecture when we derive - as observers - impressions from it and when we give - as designers - expressions to it. This implies that meaning in architecture, like in all other fields, is process and result. The related decision making involves judgments based on theoretical and practical issues, driven by purpose, context and realization. This book proceeds from explaining the philosophical foundations of meaning to interpreting physical designs of architecture. At the center of discussion is design thinking with rational and emotional components. Because of the latter, the results are profoundly aesthetic, that is, pleasure or displeasure arises from the form of the object. The concept of design narratives is developed as the dialog between the content and the form of projects. The text is profusely supported by illustrations in color and by extensive bibliographic references. "Meaning and Aesthetics in Architecture" - while being a rather personal account - provides a comprehensive basis for readers to develop their own thoughts and views.
Petals of the Glass Garden
In a world where light can be shaped and hope can be shattered, Petals of the Glass Garden follows Elara, a young woman bound to an ancient power born of loss, resilience, and quiet courage. As shadows rise and the Umbral Lord seeks to unmake all that endures, Elara discovers that true strength is not found in domination, but in connection, creation, and shared light. Alongside Kael, whose art turns energy into living beauty, she must confront fear, memory, and the fragile brilliance within every soul. This is a story of healing after devastation, of love forged in darkness, and of a city reborn through unity. Step into Eldoria, witness the garden of light, and let its petals change you. Open the book and begin the journey today.
Willy Willy
When heatstroke brings geologist Willy to the brink in the Australian outback and triggers epileptic seizures, he makes the impetuous decision to go to temperate Sweden to recover. Sweden is undergoing a great social experiment, which includes taking in political refugees from a score of conflicts and dictatorships. Willy pinballs through alien landscapes in lyrical cascades, looking for a new self in dorm and woods on a pink girls' bike, humbled by clumsiness in a new language, a bit dazed at the press of Cold War Europe, amused at a trickle of spies and schemers, roused to affection for his language classmates.When he meets fiercely fay Svea she is as a dream he could not have dared. Her scorn undoes him, but she is also intrigued at his wry haplessness. "But hear the world singing. It makes me want to say, holy, and to use words like, OK, chryselephantine in a sentence. I am in the company of Paddy bloody Hannan, gold's here men!""No, but what is happening, merde! What has truly happened!"
Geechee Gonna Gitcha
Geechee Gonna Gitcha is focused on capturing the essence of the author's native city across time. It defines a city and its people--both trying to overcome transitional times in a place where the clocks seemed to be broken. The main character is that setting--Charleston, South Carolina. Living here through the 1950's and 1960's was a stark difference to the city seen today. Those decades seemed to be the time when Charleston woke up and looked out of the window. We were all Geechees then. Our Geechee commonality remains in the Charlestonese inflections--and we're losing it faster than the Wild West lost the bison.Coming here, one would have no idea of what once was and still is. The chapters will weave through the realities, the mysteries, and the motives. They are arranged without chronology so that random chapters may be read in any order. The intent is to give a cumya or even a stunned tourist the insight to what this city represents.
Clothesville: John Simons' London
Original, independent and unwavering, John Simons is among the most important figures in British menswear. For seventy years he has stayed true to the influences that first moved him as a teenager -- jazz, modernism and Ivy League clothes. That vision has never been about standing still. Simons designed his own ranges while still a teenager, began travelling to the United States for clothing in the 1960s, sourced export-only lines from British manufacturers, and presented it all with clarity, care and wit. His shops have always reflected that same sense of purpose, inspiring generations of customers and shaping the look of modern British style. This guide maps his journey -- from Dalston to Marylebone and points between. It charts coffee bars and jazz clubs, encounters with beatniks and bohemians in the Soho of the 1950s, and the rehearsal rooms, markets and cinemas that formed the wider backdrop. But always, it follows the sequence of shops that expressed his vision, from the earliest ventures to the celebrated Covent Garden store. Drawn from interviews with John Simons, Clothesville captures the world he created and sustained, one that endures today in the shop run by his son, Paul, which still bears the family name. Part map, part history, and part tribute, Clothesville is both a guide to the city and a portrait of a singular shopkeeper whose influence runs through more than half a century of London style.
51 Shades of Chocolate
Small town beauty Clarissa, is suffering from a major heartbreak when her fianc矇 unexpectedly leaves her for his career. Determined to start fresh, she embarks on a new journey in Miami...This is where she finds love like she has never felt before in the form of chocolate. Chocolate is a ravishing intelligent well built alpha male, who touches Clarissa in ways she has never felt before. Buckle up its wild ride inside 51 shades of chocolate.
Dear 20-Something
So, you've reached your 20s. You're an adult now! Now, what? Dear 20-Something is here to help you answer those questions that are no doubt coming up for you. It tackles questions like: To college or not to college? What is a love tribe and how do I get one? Savings...what savings? Dear 20-Something will guide you through these topics in a non-judgemental and unorthodox way. Start reading today and get yourself where you need to be.
Meditations on a Cup
Beautiful blossoms, gleaming glass and scintillating sunlight are features of the still life paintings that illustrate this colorful book about symbolic cups.Many ways are given that cups can symbolize our lives, encouraging self reflection. What is the meaning of an empty cup in your life?The setting of the paintings of still life arrangements in a 1924 Craftsman Bungalow on a window shelf has a timeless quality and inviting ambiance. The story of the artist finding this house for a studio is on the back cover.
The CHURCH Concerto - Solo Piano
PrefaceThe CHURCH Concerto - For PianoChurch buildings for millennia was, and is, man's greatest technological, architectural, and artistic of all creations. A physical, solid structure on planet Earth to represent the maker and container of infinity. Yes, one's very existence has been kissed upon. Your most intimate has been kissed. Just consider the term Omni. Omni means all. Within this contains every imaginable power - and imaginable love? No. The unimaginable.The solo instrument in this concerto must be one with gigantic magnificence; the king of instruments: the organ. According to scholars and academics, the term church originates from the Greek word for ecclesia: an assembly; the people. Therefore, the word Church has two meanings that has become interchangeable: Christians, and a meeting place for Christians.An Excellent Transcription!The CHURCH Concerto was originally composed for organ. When I embarked on transcribing the piece, I did not foresee any issues. Both organ and piano scores were open in different windows of the composing software. The outcome was, not a transcription, but an arrangement: to the extent that I recomposed using notes at either end of both instrument's compass. Now, one can play this gigantic, monumental music on 88 b&w keys.
A Single Guy's Guide to Predatory Women (Vol. 1, Lipstick and War Crimes Series)
Vol. 1 of the Lipstick and War Crimes Series, male student edition is called A Single Guy's Guide to Predatory Women, and is the mirror edition of A Thinking Girl's Guide to Sexual Identity. This edition is the opposite of mysogynist, and calls for a return to respect of the natural feminine. The series calls on young people to discover their true make up in order to create a positive future, which older people are often too asleep to realize is in jeapordy. In Vol. 1 we enter the mind boggling world of gender sculpting and why this social engineering has been pushed on all young people globally. We start to discover who initiated this program, which is historically outlined in Vol. 2 of series. We follow the money. In Vol. 1 we meet the female icons of last 50 years and how they were used to warp girl's behavior today, and why finding a good relationship is now like walking through a mine field. Vol. 1 will explain why a dysfunctional social context surrounds young people today and begins to point toward the correction of this distortion.
Rhythm of My Heart
Rhythm of My Heart is the definitive account of one of music's great careers. Marc Jordan's songs have been recorded by Rod Stewart, Bonnie Raitt, Diana Ross, Joe Cocker, Cher, Bette Midler, Natalie Cole, Chicago, Kenny Loggins, Kim Carnes, Shawn Colvin, and many other internationally known recording artists, and Jordan's own recordings (including his hits "Marina Del Rey" and "Survival") are masterworks of songcraft. Rhythm of My Heart tells the story of a Brooklyn-born Canadian's journey from dyslexic schoolchild to sought-after hitmaker; it's also a guided tour through a tumultuous half-century of popular music. Including exclusive interviews with acclaimed musicians and industry insiders, it shines new light on an uncompromising, singular artist."Marc Jordan is a wonderful songwriter, and it's high time someone told his story. He has such great imagery, such raw emotion. 'Rhythm of My Heart' was just the kind of song I was looking for in the early nineties-the kind I sing best." -Rod Stewart"Marc Jordan has always been about uncompromising quality. Every musical encounter I've had with him has been amazing. He has a way of not doing the obvious, and that's what makes a great songwriter: you say it or play it differently than everybody else. It's what we all strive for."-David Foster"Marc Jordan has always exemplified the highest level of songwriting and soulful singing. He has consistently delivered music with depth and gravitas."-Bruce Hornsby
Wildlife Photographer of the Year: Highlights Volume 11
The Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition is the most famous and prestigious event of its kind in the world. It provides both an inspiring annual catalogue of the wonders of nature and a thought-provoking look at our complex relationship with the natural world. These are the unforgettable highlights from the latest Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, drawn from nearly 40,000 entries from scores of countries. They include each of the category winners and incorporate all aspects of wildlife photography, from animal portraits to Earth's environments.
Unleashing Your Purpose
This book is about finding your purpose in life. It is written for those who want to achieve more from the lives; who want to fulfill God's purpose for their lives. The book looks at Pursuing Purpose, Planted and Positioned for purpose, identifying your purpose, Puirpose in the misdsts of Crsis, Purpose and Passion and It's Time to Make your move.
Exposure
A photograph captures a fleeting visual in time. A split second on either side can change the result entirely: the exact moment of exposure is critical. More than simply a static image, a photograph has the power to evoke emotion, revealing both the seen and the unseen.In her latest collection, curator Amber Creswell Bell explores the work of forty contemporary photographers, including Leila Jeffreys, Bill Henson, and Kara Rosenlund. Each artist shares insights into their practice, ranging from the whimsical to the wild, addressing subjects as diverse as the environment, motherhood, and identity. Some point and shoot; others meticulously curate a scene, but they all strive for creative connection with the viewer through this common medium. Exposure captures the essence of modern photography, showcasing bold perspectives, striking landscapes, and intimate portraits that reflect cultural richness and natural beauty.
Introduction to Green Buildings & Built Environment
The green building movement in India is spearheaded by the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) since 2001. Today India is seen as one of the leading countries in embracing green building concepts, trends and technologies. A time has come to dissipate knowledge on green concepts to young minds across the country. This would enable young professionals in contributing to the Nation's goal of achieving net zero by 2070. IGBC has developed a comprehensive book titled 'Introduction to Green Buildings & Built Environment'. The objective of this book is to encourage, inspire and provide knowledge to young professionals so that they can include sustainability in any sphere of their careers. This book is a one-of-a-kind publication, not attempted thus far in the country. Universities and colleges of Architecture and Engineering can adopt this book as a reference material to offer the subject of green buildings and built environment as an elective. Students can then take up an examination offered online to get accredited as "IGBC Associate Professionals' which can open up new employment opportunities. The coverage includes basic principles, trends and techniques spread across five chapters, viz., Sustainable Sites, Water Management, Energy Management, Materials & Resources and Indoor Environmental Quality.
Tales from Shakespeare (Warbler Classics Illustrated Edition)
Tales from Shakespeare has enchanted generations of readers with its graceful retellings of Shakespeare's most beloved plays. First published in 1807 by siblings Charles and Mary Lamb, these luminous stories bring the wit, romance, and tragedy of the Bard's work to life for readers of all ages, preserving his poetry while making his plots vividly accessible. In this new edition, Arthur Rackham's exquisite black-and-white chapter illustrations accompany the tales, transforming each into a feast for the imagination. His delicate linework captures the timeless magic of Shakespeare's world-its fairies and kings, star-crossed lovers, and noble fools-with the whimsy and depth that have made Rackham one of the most cherished illustrators of the Golden Age of book art. Whether revisiting these stories or discovering them for the first time, readers will find Tales from Shakespeare an enduring gateway to the genius of Shakespeare. This handsomely produced edition includes an essay by Louis N. Feipel on the dramatization of classic works.
Jazz Guitar Licks
75 original & creative jazz guitar licks in tablature and notation, featuring the major scale, harmonic minor scale, melodic minor scale and all 21 of their modes.All guitar tablatures include picking directions & fretboard finger guide numbers355 bars of music (average lick length 4.7 bars)Video demonstrations for all licks at full speedAudio demonstrations for all licks at full & half speedBacking tracks at full and slower practice speedsIntroduction to the theory of modes5 CAGED scale diagrams for every scale type (105 scale diagrams)Theory and technique tips for every lick25 licks from the Ionian (major), Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Aeolian & Locrian modes25 licks from the Harmonic minor, Locrian natural 6th, Ionian #5, Dorian #4, Phrygian dominant, Lydian #2 & Diminished modes25 licks from the Melodic minor, Dorian b2, Lydian #5, Lydian b7, Mixolydian b13, Locrian natural 2nd & Altered modesVarious styles of jazz at different paces; slow, upbeat or moderateDynamics and techniques include slides, hybrid picking, sweep picking, hammer-ons, pull-offs, trills, displaced rhythms, pedal notes, double stops, finger rolls, string bends and partial chordsGrab a copy today!
Envy Kills
"Meet Tricia Maguire. What fun!" says Readers' Favorite. "She's feisty but funny, holy but horny, nosey but nice."An ambitious young widow and journalist, Tricia dreams of romance and children with Justin Hardy, and a leap from her small New Jersey paper to The New York Times. But she's fighting more than deadlines-her weight, her ticking biological clock, her envy, and the scars of a disastrous first marriage that left her wary of men.When a shocking murder rocks the local museum, Tricia investigates with daring. Every suspect hides a darker motive than the last. A chase through a swamp. A gunfight in a solarium. An unstable kidnapper. And in the end, Tricia discovers that envy does indeed kill.Will she achieve her Times-worthy ambitions-or finally choose love? Can she make peace with herself before her battles consume her, despite her Twelve Step spirituality?A witty, suspenseful mystery steeped in the grit of noir Central Jersey.
The Foundation
Dr. Vanderman was a narcissist who employed only like - minded people in his Foundation. This vast monolith is situated ominously in the tranquil countryside of the Netherlands. Here, government restrictions were certainly more liberal than in the UK, and a group of unscrupulous professionals sensed this. Behind the walls of this vast, secure complex, is the good doctor's brainchild. A sinister story unfolded.Elizabeth lived in a different world, where love was always present. Her faithful carer was always at her side. She had developed a devoted relationship with Elizabeth. Recognised after mother, who worked for Dr Vanderman, rejected her at birth. Then there was the French underworld figure who became a colleague of Dr Vanderman. He sensed there was money to be made from Dr Vanderman's creation once he heard there was another complex planned for Australia.This is a story of political intrigue, a story of murder and greed, set against a backdrop of innocence. In this, An Innocents Story, who will survive this dystopian nightmare?
The Trinity Acting Method
ACT WITH TRUTH. PREPARE WITH CLARITY. APPLY WITH CONSISTENCY. In a screen acting industry that demands fast turnarounds and bold, truthful performances, actors need a reliable process. That's why award-winning coach Matt Zina developed The Trinity Acting Method. This unique system-built on three core pillars: preparation, method and application-has helped actors at every level go on to land roles in major TV dramas, films and streaming series. Through preparation, actors learn how to mine the script for evidence and fully honour the writer's intention. In Method they transform that work into genuine physical and emotional readiness. And in Application, they deliver connected, consistent performances that live and breathe on camera. No fluff. No pretence. Just the tools needed to build performances that stand out for the right reasons. Whether you're new to acting or already working professionally, The Trinity Acting Method will change the way you approach every role-from first read to final take.
Tales from Shakespeare (Warbler Classics Illustrated Edition)
Tales from Shakespeare has enchanted generations of readers with its graceful retellings of Shakespeare's most beloved plays. First published in 1807 by siblings Charles and Mary Lamb, these luminous stories bring the wit, romance, and tragedy of the Bard's work to life for readers of all ages, preserving his poetry while making his plots vividly accessible. In this new edition, Arthur Rackham's exquisite black-and-white chapter illustrations accompany the tales, transforming each into a feast for the imagination. His delicate linework captures the timeless magic of Shakespeare's world-its fairies and kings, star-crossed lovers, and noble fools-with the whimsy and depth that have made Rackham one of the most cherished illustrators of the Golden Age of book art. Whether revisiting these stories or discovering them for the first time, readers will find Tales from Shakespeare an enduring gateway to the genius of Shakespeare. This handsomely produced edition includes an essay by Louis N. Feipel on the dramatization of classic works.
Woyzeck (Coy)
In a modern, urban reimagining of Woyzeck, Friedrich Woyzeck, a dim-witted but tender-hearted man with bipolar disorder in his 30s, wanders through a world that has no place for him. Living with his pragmatic sister Andrea in public housing, he struggles to stay medicated and out of trouble while talking to an imagined companion - his dog, "Dog." The Police Officer, who alternates between empathy and authority, tries to keep him out of jail, though her patience wears thin.When Bruno, an arrogant old acquaintance, offers him work tending a garden, Woyzeck seizes it as a chance at redemption. Yet Bruno's condescension only magnifies his shame and confusion. A fragile spark of hope arrives in Clarissa, a kind but na簿ve woman who sees goodness in Woyzeck - until his delusions twist affection into obsession. Haunted by voices and his own deteriorating mind, he spirals into visions of violence, blurring the boundaries between man and beast.As Andrea, the Police Officer, and others struggle to contain him, the city itself becomes a mirror of decay - polluted, pitiless, and echoing with the cries of the forgotten. Through fragmented encounters with a Busker, Street Dweller, Pharmacist, and Paramedic, the play examines poverty, madness, and the quiet brutality of survival as Friedrich ultimately loses the battle with his own mind and takes his life. Woyzeck is a dark, compassionate portrait of those society leaves behind - and the unbearable weight of being unseen.
In the Film Studio
These twelve stories are set mainly in parts of England or Scotland. The first four have film, theatre and TV as their setting. The middle five are about relationships and the passage of time. The last three are Cambridge tales with the same main protagonist.
