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The Great Enemy
By Timothy Keller. 2013
The Gospels are full of encounters that made a profound impact on those who spoke with Jesus Christ. In his…
Encounters with Jesusseries, Timothy Keller, pastor of New York's Redeemer Presbyterian Church and New York Times-bestselling author of The Reason for God, shows how those encounters can still have a deep effect on us today. The baptism of Jesus and his temptation in the desert are two well-known experiences of Christ, yet it is often forgotten that they go together. In The Great Enemy, Keller explores the contrast between Jesus' encounters with God and Satan. He explains why evil is deeper, more nuanced, and more complex than we think, and how we can confront and weaken its destructive force in our lives. This and the other nine in the series make up the complete Encounters With Jesus: Unexpected Answers to Life's Biggest Questions.The Two Advocates
By Timothy Keller. 2013
The Gospels are full of encounters that made a profound impact on those who spoke with Jesus Christ. In his…
Encounters with Jesus series, Timothy Keller, pastor of New York's Redeemer Presbyterian Church and New York Times-bestselling author of The Reason for God, shows how those encounters can still have a deep effect on us today. The Last Supper is known for the breaking of the bread and pouring of the wine. But in The Two Advocates, Keller explores the central point of Jesus' final discourse with his disciples during their last meal. Keller reveals how Jesus describes himself and the Holy Spirit as our advocates before God, and why their advocacy can secure our peace. This and the other nine in the series make up the complete Encounters With Jesus: Unexpected Answers to Life's Biggest Questions.The First Christian
By Timothy Keller. 2013
The Gospels are full of encounters that made a profound impact on those who spoke with Jesus Christ. In the…
fifth part of his Encounters with Jesusseries, Timothy Keller, pastor of New York's Redeemer Presbyterian Church and New York Times-bestselling author of The Reason for God, shows how those encounters can still have a deep effect on us today. By examining an encounter between Jesus and Mary Magdalene, one of his most beloved disciples, Keller clarifies the Christian understanding of faith, and explains its role in answering the big questions of life. This and the other nine in the series make up the complete Encounters With Jesus: Unexpected Answers to Life's Biggest Questions.How to Listen to Great Music
By Robert Greenberg. 2011
This course can permanently enrich your life in a way that few other experiences can rival: with Professor Robert Greenberg…
as your teacher, you will suddenly be able to hear and understand an entire language of unmatched beauty, genius, and power. We make strong claims for this course. When you are finished, so will you. Professor Greenberg will provide you with an outstanding grasp of musical forms, techniques, and terms-the "grammatical" elements that make you fluent in the "language" of music. And he will teach about the powerful influence of social context on musical creation. Best-selling author James Collins, writing in Inc. magazine, explains: "The Greenberg series combines a history of western civilization with a history of great music from ancient Greece to the 20th century. Greenberg's 48 lectures come alive with passion and knowledge. The course illustrates the interplay between societal change and innovation, and offers a unique perspective on the acceleration of change wrought by the 20th century. " Using digitally recorded musical passages to illustrate his points, the dynamic Professor Greenberg will take you inside magnificent compositions by Bach, Handel, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, Verdi, Wagner, Brahms, Tchaikovsky, Stravinsky, and more.Bono
By Michka Assayas. 2006
For the first time ever Bono--the biggest rock star in the world--tells his life story P …
Bono s career is unlike any other in rock history As the lead singer of U2 Bono has sold 130 million albums won fourteen Grammys and played numerous sold-out world tours but he has also lobbied and worked with world leaders from Bill Clinton and George W Bush to Nelson Mandela on debt relief AIDS and other critical global issues He has collaborated with the same musicians for nearly three decades and has been married to his childhood sweetheart since 1982 His life at all turns resists the rock star clich s P In a series of intimate conversations with his friend Michka Assayas a music journalist who has been with the band since the very beginning Bono reflects on his transformation from the extrovert singer of a small Irish post-punk band into one of the most famous individuals in the world and from an international celebrity to an influential spokesperson for the Third World He speaks candidly about his faith family commitment influences service and passion Bono A Self-Portrait in Conversation is the closest we will come for now to a memoir from the iconic frontman of U2Walking A Sacred Path: Rediscovering the Labyrinth as a Spiritual Practice
By Lauren Artress. 2006
'Walking the Labyrinth' has re-emerged today as a metaphor for the spiritual journey and a powerful tool for transformation. This…
walking meditation is an archetype, a mystical ritual found in all religious traditions. It quiets the mind and opens the soul. Walking a Sacred Path explores the historical origins of this divine imprint and shares the discoveries of modern day seekers. It shows readers the potential of the labyrinth to inspire change and renewal, and serves as a guide to help us develop the higher level of human awareness readers need to survive in this century.Moon River and Me
By Andy Williams. 2009
During a career spanning eight decades, Andy Williams has sold over 100 million albums, hosted a hugely successful TV show…
andworked with a roll-call of showbusiness legends. Here he tells his story.Rock Star Babylon
By Jon Holmes. 2007
Rockers Behaving Badly From Ozzy Osbourne to Chuck Berry, Courtney Love to Keith Moon, Rock Star Babylon has gathered together the most…
outrageous antics and diva-esque misbehavior in the annals of rock. Here in a single volume are the most wickedly entertaining stories of over-the-top parties, crazy divorces, hidden cameras, trashed hotel rooms, misapplied epileptic interventions, and innocent headless bats. Running the gamut from the rude to the ridiculous, these reports of rock-and-rollers at their worst come straight from the mouths of those who were thereor those who were there but left early and heard about it afterward. Fun, shocking, and compulsively readable, Rock Star Babylon is a guilty pleasure for fans everywhere. .Stitches
By Anne Lamott. 2013
A wise and compassionate exploration of how we can make sense of life’s chaos. What do we do when life…
lurches out of balance? How can we reconnect to one other and to what’s sustaining, when evil and catastrophe seem inescapable? These questions lie at the heart of Stitches, Lamott’s profound follow-up to her New York Timesbestselling Help, Thanks, Wow. In this book Lamott explores how we find meaning and peace in these loud and frantic times; where we start again after personal and public devastation; how we recapture wholeness after loss; and how we locate our true identities in this frazzled age. We begin, Lamott says, by collecting the ripped shreds of our emotional and spiritual fabric and sewing them back together, one stitch at a time. It’s in these stitches that the quilt of life begins, and embedded in them are strength, warmth, humor, and humanity. .Secret Lives of Great Composers
By Mario Zucca, Elizabeth Lunday. 2009
True tales of murder riots heartbreak and great music With outrageous anecdotes about everyone…
from Gioachino Rossini draft-dodging womanizer to Johann Sebastian Bach jailbird to Richard Wagner alleged cross-dresser Secret Lives of Great Composers recounts the seamy steamy and gritty history behind the great masters of international music You ll learn that Edward Elgar dabbled with explosives that John Cage was obsessed with fungus that Berlioz plotted murder and that Giacomo Puccini stole his church s organ pipes and sold them as scrap metal so he could buy cigarettes This is one music history lesson you ll never forgetThe Cambridge Companion to Electronic Music
By Nick Collins, Julio D'Escrivàn. 2007
Musicians are always quick to adopt and explore new technologies The fast-paced changes wrought by electrification from…
the microphone via the analogue synthesiser to the laptop computer have led to a wide diversity of new musical styles and techniques Electronic music has grown to a broad field of investigation taking in historical movements such as musique concrte and elektronische musik and contemporary trends such as electronic dance music and electronica A fascinating array of composers and inventors have contributed to a diverse set of technologies practices and music This book brings together some novel threads through this scene from the viewpoint of researchers at the forefront of the sonic explorations empowered by electronic technology The chapters provide accessible and insightful overviews of core topic areas and uncover some hitherto less publicised corners of worldwide movements Recent areas of intense activity such as audiovisuals live electronic music interactivity and network music are actively promotedA Composer's Guide to Game Music
By Winifred Phillips. 2006
Music in video games is often a sophisticated, complex composition that serves toengage the player, set the pace of play,…
and aid interactivity. Composers of video game music mustmaster an array of specialized skills not taught in the conservatory, including the creation oflinear loops, music chunks for horizontal resequencing, and compositional fragments for use within agenerative framework. In A Composer's Guide to Game Music, Winifred Phillips --herself an award-winning composer of video game music -- provides a comprehensive, practical guidethat leads an aspiring video game composer from acquiring the necessary creative skills tounderstanding the function of music in games to finding work in the field. Musicians and composersmay be drawn to game music composition because the game industry is a multibillion-dollar,employment-generating economic powerhouse, but, Phillips writes, the most important qualificationfor a musician who wants to become a game music composer is a love of video games. Phillips offersdetailed coverage of essential topics, including musicianship and composition experience; immersion;musical themes; music and game genres; workflow; working with a development team; linear music;interactive music, both rendered and generative; audio technology, from mixers and preamps tosoftware; and running a business. A Composer's Guide to Game Music offersindispensable guidance for musicians and composers who want to deploy their creativity in a dynamicand growing industry, protect their musical identities while working in a highly technical field,and create great music within the constraints of a new medium.Sing It!: A Biography of Pete Seeger
By Meryl Danziger. 2016
A tall, skinny man in blue jeans stands on a stage, one hand on his banjo, the other raised to…
the crowd of 15,000 people who have come to celebrate his ninetieth birthday. "Sing it!" he shouts, and everyone sings. How did a humble, banjo-playing Harvard University dropout become one of the most influential figures of the twentieth century? This is the story of Pete Seeger--singer, songwriter, social activist, environmentalist--who filled his toolbox with songs and set out to repair whatever in the world was broken. His story intertwines with a century of American history, and readers will be surprised to discover how many familiar songs, people, and projects somehow connect back to this one individual. What was it like for a city boy like Pete to hope freight trains with Woody Guthrie, the free-spirited composter of "This Land Is Your Land"? "The Lion Sleeps Tonight," a song beloved by people all over the world, might have been lost to history had it not been for Pete Seeger. The Hudson River is cleaner than it used to be; what did Pete do to help that happen? Through learning of his life of activism, readers will become links in the chain, inspired to reflect on their own power to make change.From the Hardcover edition.The Korean Popular Culture Reader
By Kyung Hyun Kim, Youngmin Choe. 2014
Over the past decade, Korean popular culture has become a global phenomenon. The "Korean Wave" of music, film, television, sports,…
and cuisine generates significant revenues and cultural pride in South Korea. The Korean Popular Culture Reader provides a timely and essential foundation for the study of "K-pop," relating the contemporary cultural landscape to its historical roots. The essays in this collection reveal the intimate connections of Korean popular culture, or hallyu, to the peninsula's colonial and postcolonial histories, to the nationalist projects of the military dictatorship, and to the neoliberalism of twenty-first-century South Korea. Combining translations of seminal essays by Korean scholars on topics ranging from sports to colonial-era serial fiction with new work by scholars based in fields including literary studies, film and media studies, ethnomusicology, and art history, this collection expertly navigates the social and political dynamics that have shaped Korean cultural production over the past century.Contributors. Jung-hwan Cheon, Michelle Cho, Youngmin Choe, Steven Chung, Katarzyna J. Cwiertka, Stephen Epstein, Olga Fedorenko, Kelly Y. Jeong, Rachael Miyung Joo, Inkyu Kang, Kyu Hyun Kim, Kyung Hyun Kim, Pil Ho Kim, Boduerae Kwon, Regina Yung Lee, Sohl Lee, Jessica Likens, Roald Maliangkay, Youngju Ryu, Hyunjoon Shin, Min-Jung Son, James Turnbull, Travis WorkmanGuitar For Dummies
By Hal Leonard Corporation, Mark Phillips, Jon Chappell. 2016
The bestselling guide now updated with video demonstrations and audio tracks online The guitar is one of the most versatile…
instruments in the world, which is why it's so appealing to musicians. Guitar For Dummies, 4th Edition gives you everything a beginning or intermediate acoustic or electric guitarist needs: from buying a guitar to tuning it, playing it, and caring for it. Fully revised and updated, with online video and audio clips that help you learn and play along, you'll explore everything from simple chords and melodies to more challenging exercises that are designed to satisfy players of all levels. Additionally, new players can dive into the basics of guitar and accessory selection. Whether you prefer the cool sounds of the acoustic or the edgier tones of the electric, your guitar will get a lot of use as you play your way through the lessons presented in this integral book. But your journey doesn't stop at the last page! With an updated multimedia component, you have access to more than 80 online videos and 35 audio tracks that help build your talent. Play along with online videos and audio tracks to develop and reinforce your new skills Tune your guitar, change strings, and make simple repairs to keep your instrument in working order Choose the right guitar and equipment for your needs Explore numerous musical styles, including rock, blues, jazz, and country Guitar For Dummies, 4th Edition guides you in the development of your strumming talent-and who knows where that can take you!Music in the Air: The Selected Writings of Ralph J. Gleason
By Paul Scanlon, Ralph Gleason, Toby Gleason. 2016
The co-founder of Rolling Stone magazine, Ralph J. Gleason was among the most respected journalists, interviewers, and critics writing about…
popular music in the latter half of the twentieth century. As a longtime contributor to the San Francisco Chronicle, Down Beat, and Ramparts, his expertise and insights about music, musicians, and cultural trends were unparalleled, whether his subject was jazz, folk, pop, or rock and roll. He was the only music journalist included on President Richard Nixon's infamous "Enemies List," which Gleason himself considered "the highest honor a man's country can bestow upon him. " This sterling anthology, edited by Gleason's son Toby, himself a forty-year veteran of the music business, spans Ralph J. Gleason's four decades as popular music's preeminent commentator. Drawing from a rich variety of sources, including Gleason's books, essays, interviews, and LP record album liner notes, it is essential reading for writers, historians, scholars, and music lovers of every stripe.Schubert's Late Music
By Julian Horton, Bodley, Lorraine Byrne and Horton, Julian, Lorraine Byrne Bodley. 2015
Schubert's late music has proved pivotal for the development of diverse fields of musical scholarship, from biography and music history…
to the theory of harmony. This collection addresses current issues in Schubert studies including compositional technique, the topical issue of 'late' style, tonal strategy and form in the composer's instrumental music, and musical readings of the 'postmodern' Schubert. Offering fresh approaches to Schubert's instrumental and vocal works and their reception, this book argues that the music that the composer produced from 1822–8 is central to a paradigm shift in the history of music during the nineteenth century. The contributors provide a timely reassessment of Schubert's legacy, assembling a portrait of the composer that is very different from the sentimental Schubert permeating nineteenth-century culture and the postmodern Schubert of more recent literature.The Secret Magic of Music: Conversations with Musical Masters
By Ida Lichter, Evgeny Kissin. 2016
Great music has the power to transform. Understanding and appreciating classical music can enlighten, uplift, and educate not only the…
intellect but the soul. In The Secret Magic of Music, classical music devotee and psychiatrist Ida Lichter uncovers a more accessible side of music. By providing the performers' insights, Lichter provides a special look into how great music can bring happiness and spiritual meaning to its listeners.Mysticism: Experience, Response, and Empowerment (Hermeneutics: Studies in the History of Religions)
By Jess Hollenback. 1996
This sweeping study of mysticism by Jess Hollenback considers the writings and experiences of a broad range of traditional religious…
mystics, including Teresa of Avila, Black Elk, and Gopi Krishna. It also makes use of a new category of sources that more traditional scholars have almost entirely ignored, namely, the autobiographies and writings of contemporary clairvoyants, mediums, and out-of-body travelers. This study contributes to the current debate about the contextuality of mysticism by presenting evidence that not only are the mystic's interpretations of and responses to experiences culturally and historically conditioned, but historical context and cultural environment decisively shape both the perceptual and affective content of the mystic's experience as well.Hollenback also explores the linkage between the mystic's practice of recollection and the onset of other unusual or supernormal manifestations such as photisms, the ability to see auras, telepathic sensitivity, clairvoyance, and out-of-body experiences. He demonstrates that these extraordinary phenomena can actually deepen our understanding of mysticism in unexpected ways.A unique feature of this book is its in-depth analysis of "empowerment," an important phenomenon ignored by most scholars of mysticism. Empowerment is a peculiar enhancement of the imagination, thoughts, and desires that frequently accompanies mystical states of consciousness. Hollenback shows its cross-cultural persistence, its role in constructing the perceptual and existential environments within which the mystic dwells, and its linkage to the fundamental contextuality of mystical experience.K-Pop
By John Lie. 2015
K-Pop: Popular Music, Cultural Amnesia, and Economic Innovation in South Korea seeks at once to describe and explain the emergence…
of export-oriented South Korean popular music and to make sense of larger South Korean economic and cultural transformations. John Lie provides not only a history of South Korean popular music--the premodern background, Japanese colonial influence, post-Liberation American impact, and recent globalization--but also a description of K-pop as a system of economic innovation and cultural production. In doing so, he delves into the broader background of South Korea in this wonderfully informed history and analysis of a pop culture phenomenon sweeping the globe.