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Everything I've Ever Learned About Change
By Lesley Garner. 2006
Change is inevitable Nothing stays still Like a speeded-up film life is in constant motion from the…
molecular to the planetary level and we are changing right along with it Following the much-loved format of her last two bestselling books Lesley Garner has distilled her observations on change into an irresistible collection of beautifully written essays She gives many techniques for dealing with change some drawn from her own life some from the experience and skills of others Whether you are desperately stuck in the mud or being swept away in the current of your life there are ideas here that will get you riding the inevitable interminable waves ideas that will even have you enjoying a thrilling ride Like her other books Everything I ve Ever Learned about Change is destined for a long life on the bedside tablePiano Starts Here: The Young Art Tatum
By Robert Andrew Parker. 2008
Regardless of whether they've heard of jazz or Art Tatum, young readers will appreciate how Parker uses simple, lyrical storytelling…
and colorful and energetic ink-and-wash illustrations to show the world as young Art Tatum might have seen it. Tatum came from modest beginnings and was nearly blind, but his passion for the piano and his acute memory for any sound that he heard drove him to become a virtuoso who was revered by both classical and jazz pianists alike. Included in the back matter is a biography and bibliography. Winner of the Schneider Family Book AwardHuey Morgans Rebel Heroes: The Renegades Of Music And Why We Still Need Them
By Huey Morgan. 2015
The defining sounds of popular music - blues, rock 'n' roll, punk, hip-hop - were shaped and driven by rebel…
voices: whether that was Robert Johnson and Billie Holiday in the 1920s and 30s, or the likes of Hendrix, Janis Joplin and Joe Strummer in the 1960s and 70s. In more recent years those truly ground- and rule-breaking voices have been harder to hear, and in Sinners, Chancers & Renegades, Huey Morgan shines a spotlight on the rebel spirits of music in the last century and looks at why there are so few around today. The book includes personal anecdotes from Huey of his experiences listening to these artists as a child, and of meeting - and in some cases playing with - some of them as a musician himself in later years.Musical Instrument Design: Practical Information for Instrument Making (Sound Design Ser.)
By Bart Hopkin, John Scoville. 1996
This is an encyclopedic, large-format book containing hundreds of illustrations. While not geared toward making conventional instruments, Musical Instrument Design…
provides all the information that anyone (amateur or professional) should ever need to construct an amazingly wide variety of percussion, string, and wind instruments. Includes many designs along with parts lists and detailed construction instructions.This guide explains the most useful aspects of theory in clear, nontechnical language. Areas covered include scales (major, minor, modal,…
synthetic), chord formation, chord progression, melody, song forms, useful devices, (ostinato, mirrors, hocket, etc.), and instrumentation. It contains over 100 musical examples.Forest Bathing Retreat: Find Wholeness in the Company of Trees
By Robin Wall Kimmerer, Hannah Fries. 2018
People have been retreating to the woods for quiet, meditation, and inspiration for centuries, and recent research finds that time…
spent in the forest doesn’t just feel good but is, in fact, good for you. Inspired by the Japanese concept of shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing, poet Hannah Fries invites readers to bask in the company of trees, whether in a city park or a rural nature preserve. Fries combines her own reflections and guided mindfulness exercises with a curated selection of inspirational writing from poets, naturalists, artists, scientists, and thinkers throughout the centuries and across cultures, including Japanese haiku masters, 19th century European Romantics, American Transcendentalists, and contemporary environmentalists. Accompanied by beautiful forest photography, Forest Bathing Retreat is a distinctive gift that invites frequent revisiting for fresh insights and inspiration. This publication conforms to the EPUB Accessibility specification at WCAG 2.0 Level AA.Picturing Prince: An Intimate Portrait
By Steve Parke. 2017
PICTURING PRINCE sees the late icon's former art director, STEVE PARKE, revealing stunning intimate photographs of the singer from his…
time working at Paisley Park. At least half of the images in the book are exclusively published here for the first time; most other images in the book are rare to the public eye.Alongside these remarkable images are fifty engaging, poignant and often funny written vignettes by Parke, which reveal the very human man behind the reclusive superstar: from shooting hoops to renting out movie theatres at 4am; from midnight requests for camels to meaningful conversations that shed light on Prince as a man and artist. STEVE PARKE started working with Prince in 1988, after a mutual friend showed Prince some of Steve's photorealistic paintings. He designed everything from album covers and merchandise to sets for Prince's tours and videos. Somewhere in all of this, he became Paisley Park's official art director. He began photographing Prince at the request of the star himself, and continued to do so for the next several years. The images in this book are the arresting result of this collaboration.The 21 Golden Rules for Cosmic Ordering
By Barbel Mohr. 2011
Now an internationally acclaimed author Barbel Mohr introduced the world to Cosmic Ordering by writing a little book about…
this amazing method and circulating photocopies amongst her friends The book went on to become an international bestseller and since then she has written a collection of powerful books to help us understand exactly how to tune into the Universe to turn our dreams into reality In this new book Barbel captures the essence of all of her previous titles on Cosmic Ordering to provide you with 21 Golden Rules that allow you to master the concept that seems too good to be true but nonetheless works Barbel has condensed the key ideas and principles of Cosmic Ordering to help you appreciate the rules that govern the cosmos and the part that your subconcious mind plays in creating your reality With numerous tips and exercises to help you fully connect with your inner power you will learn how to make Cosmic Ordering an integral part of your day-to-day life opening yourself to a magical futureLife Lessons: Things I Wish I'd Learned Earlier
By Lesley Garner. 2009
A highly praised columnist for the Daily Telegraph Lesley Garner s latest book is an anthology of some of…
the essential pieces from all three of her previous works examined again in a new light and with more depth and relevance than ever before by relating them to the extraordinary experience of being let into the confidence of thousands of people This is a retreat in a book Open it and take time out Reading one essay takes thirty seconds but that one essay might shift you to a new way of being This book is designed to deliver what I know of mood-shifting re-inspiring creative thinking re-framing your experience shifting the dark and letting in light You can apply it to work love grief change fear even despair When you read it know that it rests on four beliefs We cannot change others only ourselves We know more than we think we do We find the answers in stillness And the fourth truth which I have learned from thousands of people we are not alone Lesley GarnerOne-Minute Mindfulness: How to Live in the Moment
By Simon Parke. 2015
Sometimes we can lose touch with ourselves so much that we don t even know we have done so …
until suddenly we realize with a start that we have just been going through the motions without really experiencing our lives The simple fact is that in today s world we spend so much time looking forward rushing on to the next thing or looking backwards stressing and worrying about our perceived mistakes that we rarely still ourselves and our minds enough to truly be in the present moment In One-Minute Mindfulness Simon Parke uses stories and simple thoughts to help us see through clear eyes how we can return to the present moment and remain there This subtle change can be startlingly healing bringing peace into every area of our lives allowing us to live freely and fully and to honour what is true for each of us Both inspiring and practical this book is for anyone who wants to come home to themselvesLeadership and Self-Deception: Getting out of the Box (Bus Plus Publishing Ser.)
By The Arbinger Institute. 2018
This third edition of an international bestseller—over 2 million copies sold worldwide and translated into 33 languages—details how its powerful…
insights on motivation, conflict, and collaboration can benefit organizations as well as individuals. Since its original publication in 2000, Leadership and Self-Deception has become an international word-of-mouth phenomenon. Rather than tapering off, it sells more copies every year. The book's central insight—that the key to leadership lies not in what we do but in who we are—has proven to have powerful implications not only for organizational leadership but in readers' personal lives as well. Leadership and Self-Deception uses an entertaining story everyone can relate to about a man facing challenges at work and at home to expose the fascinating ways that we blind ourselves to our true motivations and unwittingly sabotage the effectiveness of our own efforts to achieve happiness and increase happiness. We trap ourselves in a “box” of endless self-justification. Most importantly, the book shows us the way out. Readers will discover what millions already have learned—how to consistently tap into and act on their innate sense of what's right, dramatically improving all of their relationships.This third edition includes new research about the self-deception gap in organizations and the keys to closing this gap. The authors offer guidance for how to assess the in-the-box and out-of-the-box mindsets in yourself and in your organization. It also includes a sample of Arbinger's latest bestseller, The Outward Mindset.Writing For Children, 4th Edition: How To Write For Children And Get Published
By Pamela Cleaver. 2010
'If you want to write because you have wonderful ideas that excite you, that you want to share with children,…
then you should go ahead and write it.' There is no one right way to write a children's book but if you are armed with a knowledge of certain techniques that have worked for other writers you will be more likley to succeed. This new edition combines Pamela Cleaver's bestselling Writing a Children's Book with her Ideas for Children's Writers. In it you will learn about plotting and planning, beginnings, middles and endings, how to research and how to revise and how to find a publisher. There are: - Lists of attributes to help you create interesting and believable characters - Lists of plots and themes - Genres - what's hot and what's not - Locations and how much desciption to use - List of do's and don'ts regarding submitting manuscripts - Symbols for correctiong your proofs - Tips on how to publicise your bookBeg, Steal or Borrow: The Official Baby Shambles Story
By Spencer Honniball. 2008
Charting the wayward tale of the UK's most notorious group and written with full co-operation of the band this is…
the ultimate rock and roll story and is destined to become a classic of the genre. From rehab in a Thai monastery to riots at the Astoria, the tabloid exposé of Kate Moss to countless brushes with the law, the book is often funny, sometimes tragic, but always totally compelling. Currently riding high with a critically acclaimed album Sequel to the Prequel under their belt, a successful arena tour of Europe and the UK completed and a host of big festival dates lined up for the summer, Babyshambles are enjoying their most successful year to date.The music industry is one of the most exciting, glamorous and fun places you could ever work in. It's also…
a fiercely competitive world, both for jobseekers and those already on the inside. But opportunities arise constantly, and are within the grasp of almost anyone with a true passion for music and a hard-working attitude. This book aims to help you take your first step into what will hopefully be a long and satisfying career in an endlessly fascinating world. Each chapter covers a field of work within the music industry - from record companies to recording studios to roadies - and is crammed with honest, realistic, practical and helpful advice. Insider secrets and individual case studies throw even more light on the subject.Contents: Acknowledgements; Foreword by Alan McGee; Preface; 1. An overview of the Music Industry; 2. Getting a Job; 3. Record Companies; 4. Music Publishing; 5. Music PR and Plugging; 6. Artist Managers; 7. Live Music: Booking Agents, Concert Promoters, Tour Managers and Roadies; 8. Music Journalism; 9. Recording Studios: Record Producers, Sound Engineers and Studio Managers; 10. Music Retail; Glossary; Useful Addresses; Further Reading; Index.The Complete Life's Little Instruction Book
By H. Jackson Brown. 1997
The Complete Life s Little Instruction Book contains the 1 560 entries found in all three volumes of the New…
York Times Bestselling Life s Little Instruction Book series Bound in a deluxe maroon leather edition this collectible hardcover makes a perfectly elegant gift for any occasion Though originally written as a gift from a father to a son its simple message has been enjoyed by men and women of all ages Most of us already know how to live a successful and purposeful life says the author We know we should be understanding and thoughtful responsible courageous and appreciative It s just that we sometimes need reminding Life s Little Instruction Book is that reminderWorking In Sport: How To Find A Sports Related Job In The Uk Or Abroad
By James Masters. 2011
If you love sport and want to spend your working life in that environment this book will help you to…
find the right job for you. The sports and leisure industry continues to grow worldwide and it offers some exciting career opportunities. You'll be amazed at the range of careers available for all levels and types of sports enthusiasts - both at home and abroad. Whatever your passion, if you're a sports-minded job seeker this book will give you a head start. This new edition includes a new chapter on the 2012 Olympics and the opportunities it offers for working in sport.Superhuman: Life at the Extremes of Our Capacity
By Dr Rowan Hooper. 2018
From evolutionary biologist Rowan Hooper, an awe-inspiring look into the extremes of human ability—and what they tell us about our…
own potential.In 1997, an endurance runner named Yiannis Kouros ran 188 miles in twenty-four hours. Akira Haraguchi, a sixty year-old man in Tokyo, can recite pi to the 100,000th decimal point. John Nunn was accepted to Oxford University at age 15, the youngest undergraduate in 500 years. After a horrific attack by her estranged husband, Carmen Tarleton was left with burns to over eighty percent of her body. One of her surgeons said her injuries “were beyond anything we have ever seen.” After a three-month coma, multiple skin grafts, and successful face transplant, Tarleton is now a motivational speaker. What does it feel like to be exceptional? And what does it take to get there? Why can some people achieve greatness when others can’t, no matter how hard they try? Just how much potential does our species have? Evolutionary biologist Rowan Hooper has the answers. In Superhuman he takes us on a breathtaking tour of the peaks of human achievement that shows us what it feels like to be extraordinary—and what it takes to get there. Drawing on interviews with these “superhumans” and those who have studied them, Hooper assesses the science and genetics of peak potential. His case studies are as inspirational as they are varied, highlighting feats of endurance, strength, intelligence, and memory. Superhuman is a fascinating, eye-opening, and inspiring celebration for anyone who ever felt that they might be able to do something extraordinary in life, for those who simply want to succeed, and for anyone interested in the sublime possibilities of humankind.Super Freak: The Life of Rick James
By Peter Benjaminson. 2017
Rick James played with Neil Young, self-produced his first album (later picked up by Motown), crossed rock and funk to…
come up with one of the best-selling albums of the 1980s, became one of the biggest pop stars of the era, turned a young white woman named Teena Marie into an R&B superstar, displayed an outrageously sex- and drug-filled lifestyle, was tried and found guilty of assaulting and imprisoning a young woman, went on to record new music that was compared to the Beatles' White Album, and ended his life as a punch line for Dave Chappelle. James attempted to tell his own story—in two different books—but left out many incidents that reflected badly on his character. Now, based on court records, newspaper archives, and extensive interviews with dozens of family members, band members, friends, and lovers, here is the definitive biography of Motown's most controversial superstar.Judy Garland on Judy Garland: Interviews and Encounters
By Randy L. Schmidt. 2014
Judy Garland on Judy Garland is the closest we will come to experiencing and exploring the legend's planned autobiography. Collecting…
and presenting the most important Garland interviews and encounters that took place between 1935 and 1969, this work opens with her first radio appearance under contract with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, and concludes with her last known interview, one taped for Radio Denmark just months before her death. What makes this collection unique is that it places Judy in the role of storyteller. She wrote a number of essays for various publications and sat for countless print, radio, and television interviews. These and other autobiographical efforts she made are proof that Judy Garland wanted her story told in her own words. Finally, 45 years after her death, here it is.This Wheel's on Fire: Levon Helm and the Story of the Band
By Stephen Davis, Levon Helm. 1993
The singer and drummer of the Band details, in this book, the history of one of the most influential groups…
of the 1960s. While their music evoked a Southern mythology with their beautifully crafted, image-rich songs, only their Arkansan drummer, Levon Helm, was the genuine article. This updated edition of his life story includes a new epilogue that covers the last dozen years of his life. From the cotton fields to Woodstock and from seeing Sonny Boy Williamson and Elvis Presley to playing for President Clinton, This Wheel's on Fire replays the tumultuous life of Levon Helm in his own unforgettable folksy drawl.