Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum–selling artist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Fat Joe pulls back the curtain on his larger-than-life persona in this gritty, intimate memoir about growing up in the South Bronx and finding his voice through music. “An adrenaline rush . . . buckle up and lean back.”—Spin Fat Joe is a hip-hop legend, but this is not a tale of celebrity; it is the story of Joseph Cartagena, a kid who came of age in the South Bronx during its darkest years of drugs, violence, and abandonment, and how he navigated that traumatizing landscape until he found—through art, friendship, luck, and will—a rocky path to a different life. Joe is born into a sprawling Puerto Rican and Cuban family in the projects of the South Bronx. From infancy his life is threatened by violence, and by the time he starts middle school, he is faced with the grim choice that defined a generation: to become predator or prey. Soon Joe and his crew dominate the streets, but he finds his true love among the park jams where the Bronx’s wild energy takes musical form. His identity splits in two: a hustler roaming record stores, looking for beats; and a budding rapper whose violent rep rings in the streets. As Joe’s day-to-day life becomes more fraught with betrayal, addiction, and death, until he himself is shot and almost killed, he gravitates toward the music that gives him both a voice to tell the stories of his young life and the tools he needs to create a new one. The challenges never stop—but neither does Joe. This memoir, written in Joe’s own intensely compelling voice, moves with the momentum of pulp fiction, but underneath the tragicomedy and riveting tales of the streets and the industry is a thought-provoking story about a generation of survivors raised in warlike conditions—the life-and-death choices they had to make, the friends they lost and mourned, and the glittering lives they created from the ruins.
The richest person in the world is poor without music. Basic Music Theory is the best, easiest and least expensive book you can have with music. This text is absolutely necessary to understand what things mean in music. It answers all your questions about chords, keys, scales, notes and intervals, etc. It also includes a special method developed only by the author to learn ALL your chords in ONE EASY EXERCISE. This unique exercise alone is worth more than the entire value of most music books. Basic Music Theory will complete your musical vocabulary, help you to become a fine musician and make your study of music enjoyable.
Write right in for scholarly success While world-renowned for the precision and clarity it lends to scholarly writing, keeping track of APA style's exacting standards can be demanding (at times even excruciating!) for initiates and seasoned writers alike. Created and governed by the American Psychological Association, it provides a universal style for formatting, citations, and footnotes in psychological research, behavioral and social science journals, and beyond. Getting up to speed is tough stuff, but once you've got it, your work will have that easy-to-follow scholarly authority that will get high marks from your professors and peers alike. Your friendly, frustration-free guide for this adventure in simplifying APA style is Joe Giampalmi, who has taught more than 100 APA-style composition courses to college students. He takes the pain of following APA style away by breaking it down to its essential elements and focusing on the important stuff students encounter most. You'll work through specific, real-life examples of using APA style for psychology, criminology, business, and nursing papers. In addition to demystifying the intricacies of formatting and citation, APA Style & Citations For Dummies has got you covered in all matters of grammar and punctuation—as well as guidance on how APA style can help you negotiate issues around the ethics of authorship and the importance of word choice in reducing bias. Develop conciseness and clarity Pay attention to flow, structure, and logic in your writing Know when, why, how, and what to cite Keep your writing ethically conscious and bias-free Writing in APA style is something that almost all students will need to do at some point: APA Style & Citations For Dummies is a must-have desk reference to know how to win the approval of your professors—and earn the marks you need for success!
1924 Combined with Diet, Massage, and Hydrotherapy by W. E. Daglish. Scores of charts and photos. Also the Zonery System by Pharus the Egyptian, a system to stop pain and build up the vital forces of the body by means of nerve pressure (1926).
Basic Harmony And Musicianship is the easiest, least expensive and very best book you can have for Music Harmony and Musicianship because it has an exclusive system developed by the author to reduce almost all chord progressions to two simple chords - on sight! Basic Harmony And Musicianship unlocks the artistry and techniques of some of the world's greatest musicians and answers all your questions about 2, 3, and 4 part harmony, chords, progressions, musical form and more. Clearly. Precisely. Easily. Basic Harmony And Musicianship is the perfect follow-up for the text Basic Music Theory by the same author and teaches you the purpose and function of harmony, chords, progressions, and forms - what they mean, how to use them, how to make them your own - from Bach to the Guitar Boogie - from the Blues to Beethoven.
Empathy is the currency of all music and Joe Mulhall does a great job of explaining how that quality has been used to generate solidarity for the struggle and sympathy for those who suffer injustice' Billy Bragg 'A beautiful account of how music has unified, healed and inspired humanity during some of history's darkest days. Illuminating, uplifting and important' James O'Brien While the global history of the dictatorships, oppression, racism and state violence over the last century is well known - the role that music played in people's lives during these times is less understood. This book is a collection of stories and hidden histories about how music provided light in the darkest of times over the past century. How it steeled souls and inspired resistance to oppression. Rebel Sounds will explore freedom songs in the Republic of Ireland, the Soviet Union's oppression behind the Berlin Wall, authoritarian dictatorships in Brazil and Nigeria, institutionalised racism and police violence in America and South Africa, street violence in Britain, ethnic cleansing in the Balkans and musical resistance in war-torn Ukraine. This is a social history of the twentieth century but one that takes in the human impulse to create, share and enjoy the one thing that connects cultures and spans generations: music.
Cameras can capture what the eye can’t perceive: the presence of infrared light. And shooting infrared (IR) with a digital camera makes it easier than ever to create distinctively dreamlike, high-contrast black-and-white pictures. Using a wealth of stunning images, this thorough resource explores the technical and creative possibilities of this unique and increasingly popular medium. Get tips on focus and exposure; IR filters; and having a camera converted to shoot specifically in infrared. Follow instructions for processing and printing the photos--including toner effects and faux color. One glance through this guide and it’s clear why infrared pictures are fun to take and beautiful to look at.
Containing specific, practical explanations and how-to instructions for the digital photographer, this comprehensive book is devoted to simplifying raw workflow and demystifying raw functions in the camera, raw converter, image processing and enhancement software, and digital asset management programs.
The very best and lowest priced music ebook for Flute available worldwide. The only book designed to have you playing Flute as quickly as possible from a master teacher with proven success. Includes the EasyWay to learn all your chords in one beautiful easy exercise along with exclusive flute solos. Part I takes away all fear from learning about music and how to play the flute. As a master musician and teacher Joe Procopio has shown a great many people how to play the flute. All of them are accomplished and happy with their success. PART II is for those who already have some flute ability (intermediate or better) and would like to master the flute. To be a virtuoso on any musical instrument, you must know all your scales. keys and chords. Most method books published today are excellent sources for mastering scales, keys and chords but this book’s section will have you playing like a pro in the shortest possible time. In it is the Procopio method for learning all your chords in one beautiful, simple and easy exercise called The 48 Chord System. In addition, Prof Procopio has included some of his exclusive solos for flute including one with vibraphone, harp or piano accompaniment entitled: St. Mary’ Song - A charming work for Flute and Vibraphone (or Piano). There is something about the wonderful marriage between flute and vibraphone with this magical haunting melody that delights all listeners. Easy to perform. Hard to forget. Among other solos are: Barbie - A beautiful flute solo designed by the composer to make any flutist shine. There are elements in the work that demand the listeners attention and , once achieved, reward the performer and listener with long lasting artistic appreciation. Giuditta (Judy) Truly an exquisitely beautiful work of music for the Flute and Piano. Its premier performance was at the Civic Center in Syracuse, NY with nearly 3000 people in attendance that gave the performer (Judy Masterson) an overwhelming standing ovation. To be sure, the inspired music and solos in The EasyWay To Play Flute are designed to guarantee success.
(Berklee Guide). Learn jazz harmony, as taught at Berklee College of Music. This text provides a strong foundation in harmonic principles, supporting further study in jazz composition, arranging, and improvisation. It covers basic chord types and their tensions, with practical demonstrations of how they are used in characteristic jazz contexts and an accompanying recording that lets you hear how they can be applied.
In this book you will read about common life experiences. You will quickly learn of the uncommon approach by the author. There are many examples offered and questions asked. Much of this information has been received via a strong intuitive process. There may be many surprises along the way that have you contemplating your approach to the world. Without college degrees or religious protocol, this author has learned to listen to a much more reliable source. The human condition is changing and it involves everyone, including you. With an open mind and an open heart, you will be placing yourself in a position to listen to your own intuition. Do not keep yourself in our current standard of only following the latest trend or relying on the experts. Our world is not going to end. It is changing and moving in directions that allow all of us a much more desirable experience should we choose. You are not as far away from knowing how to listen to those intuitive thoughts and feelings as you might think. This book is delivered directly from such a place. You will find clarity in these chapters that will cause you to gain understanding and control unlike anything you have known.
(Musicians Institute Press). Perfect for seasoned rockers seeking new challenges and jazz newcomers looking for a good start, this book/CD pack covers scales, chords, licks, techniques and other vital jazz improv concepts step by step. The accompanying CD features 65 full-band demo and play-along tracks.
New England Gardener’s Handbook is written by popular gardening experts who include their collective wisdom in one complete guide for New England gardeners. In addition to the hundreds of hardy plants in eleven different plant categories, there are monthly to-do calendars assisting gardeners with the proper care and timing for everything from planting to pruning. Full-color photos for each plant and helpful illustrations and charts make this an easy-to-use resource for all New England gardeners with expert advice for home gardeners in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
Are you a violinist who is curious about "going electric" but have no idea where to begin? This book will walk you through the process of choosing an electric violin, shopping for an amplifier, and using effects pedals. The book also covers improvisation in the genres of blues, rock, and funk. Chopping and other rhythmic techniques for bowed string instruments are explored, as well as playing in a band, rock string arranging and working with DJs. "Plugging In" will open new worlds of creativity for you as a string player and help you find your own voice in this brave new world! Includes access to online audio and video.
THE EASYWAY TO READ MUSIC Bass Clef by Joe Procopio The Easiest-Best-Fastest Way To Read Music - In One Day For All Musical Instruments In Bass Clef Imagine yourself unable to read English. Think of how tiny your world would be. Reading has opened up the entire universe to you. The same can be said for reading music. Learning to read music will open a whole new world for you with all its magic, beauty and wonder. Many of us have always wanted to be able to read music but either we had too little time or too much fear. In any case, THE EASYWAY TO READ MUSIC by Joe Procopio will have you reading music in one day. This master teacher has shown many thousands of people from all walks of life how to read music quickly and easily. He has been teaching music for over 50 years and has streamlined his system to make it the most efficient and effective music reading book available worldwide. In addition to all the basic proven techniques for reading music, there are methods the very best professional musicians use to read any music on sight sounding and playing it perfectly. These “secret” techniques are presented in this book for anyone to use. To be sure, having the ability to read music will greatly enrich, enhance and magnify your joy in life ~ and THE EASYWAY TO READ MUSIC by Joe Procopio is the proven quickest, least difficult and perfect way to do so. Joe Procopio Is The Author Of The Very Best And Lowest Priced Music Ebooks Available Worldwide Including The International Award-Winning BASIC MUSIC THEORY
The very best and lowest priced music ebook for Saxophone available worldwide.The only book designed to have you playing saxophone as quickly as possible from a saxophone virtuoso and master teacher with proven success.Includes the EasyWay to learn all your chords in one beautiful easy exercise along with exclusive saxophone solos for 1 or 2 saxes.
This 150-page workbook is for families and neighborhoods. It can improve confidence and readiness for a pandemic and other challenges. It answers 51 common questions about the avian flu and how to prepare. Based on government planning assumptions, the checklists help you affordably build 14 different "Readiness Kits." Use this workbook to make better decisions and develop pride in your readiness. The May '06 edition also includes: Communicating about Avian Flu with friends & employers; the "Neighborhood Shock Absorber" for making your community ready; and, many useful links (news, science & advice). The authors have 15 years of professional experience guiding corporations and communities to plan, improve, and take leadership. Federal, state, and local authorities recognized them for leading recovery efforts after the 2003 San Diego wildfires. Editor: Marcia Bilbao, MD, physician and survival expert. For workshops and discounts on large orders: 619-659-1234.
Gold Nautilus Book Award Winner Realize your fullest leadership potential, claim your boldest vision, and prioritize the well-being of your team and world with this new science-based approach to leadership. Boundless Leadership provides a complete and systematic roadmap to finding meaning in your work, realizing your full leadership potential, and inspiring your team with resilience, innovation, compassion and confidence. Contemplative psychotherapist Joe Loizzo, MD, PhD, and executive advisor Elazar Aslan, MBA, PCC, offer a new science-based vision of leadership that prescribes disciplines of mind, heart, and body to help leaders cultivate clarity, compassion and fearlessness for themselves and throughout their organization. Boundless Leadership offers accessible, real world applications to bring ease to leading oneself and others, and provides examples from the authors' experience with clients, including CEOs of multi-billion-dollar businesses, entrepreneurs and managers trying to balance the complex challenges of work and life in our interdependent age. Each section includes a range of practices based on neuropsychology and contemplative science, including guided meditations to improve focus and awareness, cultivate empathy and compassion, and build fearlessness and flow. Each section also offers a practical application to ease daily challenges, including clarifying intentions for better decision-making, improving accountability and responsibility for better team collaboration, and embodying purpose to optimize impact on one’s organization and society at large. Boundless Leadership is especially needed during this explosion of remote working and provides advice and guidance to remain productive and joyful when your work environment is in flux. Whether you're a CEO, manager, team leader, consultant, coach, social entrepreneur or community activist, this book offers the tools you need to clarify your vision, lead others, and ignite positive change in the world--giving you a much needed advantage in today’s fast-paced digital age.
Anyone with basic keyboard skills (equivalent to Alfred's Basic Piano, Lesson Book 2) can dig right in and begin learning rock right away. Starting with a thourough review of music fundamentals and basic rock theory, you will learn the basics of rock chords, left-hand patterns, arpeggios, slash chords, how to read lead sheets and get started improvising with the pentatonic scale. Other topics include blues-rock, rock ballads and an introduction to the modes. The essential starter for any rock keyboardist. The CD demonstrates examples and offers opportunities to play along.
Get an accurate diagnosis and get on with enjoying and living your life! Bipolar Disorder affects many more people than just the millions who suffer from the disease. Like depression and other serious illnesses, bipolar disorder also affects spouses, partners, family members, friends, and coworkers. Bipolar Disorder For Dummies explains the brain chemistry behind the disease and covers the latest medications and therapies. You'll get reassuring, sound advice and self-help techniques that you and your loved ones, including kids and teens, can use to ease and eliminate symptoms, function in times of crisis, plan ahead for manic or depressive episodes, and feel a whole lot better. Covers new diagnosis methods developed by the American Psychiatric Association Increased coverage of genetics, biochemistry, and imaging studies relevant to bipolar disorder Advice on supporting a loved one (who may not want help) Updated and expanded medication guide and treatment options, including Deep Brain Stimulation Complete with fill-in-the-blank forms and charts, key online resources, and first-hand accounts from real people, Bipolar Disorder For Dummies gives you the latest information and self-help strategies you and your loved ones need to conquer this disease and get on with your lives.
BASIC MUSIC THEORY By Joe Procopio Basic Music Theory by Joe Procopio is the only music theory book to receive the coveted 5 Star Award from the respected International Book Review Company Reader’s Favorite. It is simply the best and easiest to read book about the basics in music. It teaches you how to quickly hear and understand everything essential in the art of sound. Basic Music Theory by Joe Procopio is designed for the non-musician and the musician alike. It is the first step to take for anyone who is not trained as a musician but who wants to become one. It is also a sure step for many musician’s to complete their understanding of the tools of music and the core vocabulary used in the craft. Now, for the first time, an inexpensive, easy to read, easy to understand text is available for everyone to know what chords, scales, keys, notes and intervals are. More importantly, Basic Music Theory by Joe Procopio will not only give you the necessary knowledge needed to know the art of music but it will also provide you with the critical skills required to create your own. In addition, the author has included his own unique 48 Chord System that allows anyone to learn all their chords in one easy enjoyable exercise. This exclusive piece can be played with one hand on the piano ( and on other instruments ) by anyone - as is shown in the book. This exercise alone is worth more than the value of many music textbooks. “Basic Music Theory eliminates all fear of music. It helps you become a musician with confidence; a master musician. It is specifically written to magnify your love of music and, in doing so, will greatly enhance and enrich your life.” “To be sure, I have had more than 50 years of successful teaching and performing for many of the nation’s top recording artists behind me using the techniques found in this book. Thousands of people, many of them successful students and artists from all over the world, have sent me personal testimonials to confirm their musical achievements and their joy.
Now that video is on practically every screen around us, working with video is an essential skill for a creative professional. Becoming proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro CC can help you deliver video for a wide range of projects, from web-friendly smartphone video to high-definition content for room-sized screens. Learn Adobe Premiere Pro CC by building cool creative projects that teach you how to: · Develop a promotional video that includes a voiceover, a title, and a logo · Combine an interview with secondary clips using slow-motion effects and rolling credits · Create an action scene by editing multiple video formats and multicam video in the same timeline · Make a weather report using green screen effects and animated graphics · Build a video slide show quickly using a folder of still images and motion effects · This study guide uses 8 hours of video integrated with text to help you gain real-world skills that will get you started in your career in video post-production. It lays the foundation for taking the Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) certification exam and helps prepare you for an entry-level position in a competitive job market. Purchasing this book gives you access to valuable online extras. Follow the instructions in the book’s “Getting Started” section to unlock access to: • Web Edition containing instructional video embedded in the complete text of the book with interactive review questions along with product updates • Downloadable lesson files you need to work through the projects in the book
THE EASYWAY TO PLAY GUITAR eliminates any and all fear of playing the Guitar and is guaranteed to lay a foundation in your learning Guitar that has no limits. It is the only ebook to learn how to play Guitar with the least effort from a master musician Joe Procopio who is the teacher of many successful guitar players worldwide including the the guitarist heard in the TV series Magnum P.I., The Rockford Files and Kojak. THE EASYWAY TO PLAY GUITAR is without doubt the very best start for anyone who wants to learn how to either play a little Guitar or to master it.
This is the internationally acclaimed Joe Pass guitar method in which Joe displays his mastery of the jazz guitar. Part One/Harmony, is divided into five sections on chord construction, embellishment, substitution, connection, and symmetric chords. Part Two/Melody, is divided into twelve sections, including chord scales, altered scales, ear training, whole tone scales, chord resolutions, improvising, blues, minor blues, modern blues, rhythm changes, 3/4 blues, and includes a transcribed solo recorded by Joe on his album for Django.
This new edition of three Easy To Bluff guides will teach you everything you need to convince people you are an expert at Blues, Rock and Acoustic Guitar. With tips on how to get the right gear, know the right trivia and sound like the genuine article, this guide is an invaluable asset to any aspiring (and work-shy) guitarist who wants to get good fast!
THE VERY BEST & LOWEST PRICED MUSIC BOOK FOR CLARINET AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE THE ONLY BOOK DESIGNED TO HAVE YOU PLAYING CLARINET AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE FROM A MASTER MUSICIAN AND TEACHER WITH PROVEN SUCCESS HAS EXCLUSIVE SOLOS FOR CLARINET AND CONTAINS VERY RARE EXTREME ALTISSIMO FINGERINGS ABOVE DOUBLE HIGH C: DOUBLE HIGH C, C#, D, Eb, E AND DOUBLE HIGH F The very best and lowest priced music book for Clarinet available worldwide. The only book designed to have you playing Clarinet as quickly as possible from a master teacher with proven success. Includes the EasyWay to learn all your chords in one beautiful easy exercise along with exclusive Clarinet solos and very rare extreme altissimo register fingerings. Part I takes away all fear from learning about music and how to play the Clarinet. As a master teacher Prof Procopio has shown a great many people how to be an accomplished and successful clarinet player. Joe Procopio has been the lead reed (Alto Sax, Clarinet and Flute) for many of the nations top recording artists and he has put that knowledge and experience into his books for others. PART II is for those who already have some clarinet ability (intermediate or better) and would like to master the instrument. To be a virtuoso on any musical instrument, you must know all your scales. keys and chords and many method books published today are excellent sources for mastering scales, keys and chords; but this book’s section will have you playing like a pro in the shortest possible time. In it is the Procopio method for learning all your chords in one beautiful, simple and easy exercise called The 48 Chord System. In addition, Prof Procopio has included some of his exclusive solos for clarinet that will inspire you to an advanced level quickly and assuredly. To be sure, the music and solos in The EasyWay To Play Clarinet inspire everyone to not only overcome failure but also guarantee success.
Highly readable, well illustrated, and easy to understand, Obstetrics: Normal and Problem Pregnancies remains your go-to choice for authoritative guidance on managing today’s obstetric patient. Reflecting the expertise of internationally recognized authorities, this bestselling obstetrics reference has been thoroughly revised to bring you up to date on everything from ultrasound assessment of fetal anatomy and growth, to medical complications in pregnancy, to fetal therapy...and much more! Consult this title on your favorite e-reader with intuitive search tools and adjustable font sizes. Elsevier eBooks provide instant portable access to your entire library, no matter what device you're using or where you're located. Benefit from the knowledge and experience of international experts in obstetrics. Gain a new perspective on a wide range of today’s key issues - all evidence based and easy to read. Stay current with new coverage of fetal origins of adult disease, evidence-based medicine, quality assessment, nutrition, and global obstetric practices. Find the information you need quickly with bolded key statements, additional tables, flow diagrams, and bulleted lists for easy reference. Zero in on "Key Points" in every chapter - now made more useful than ever with the inclusion of related statistics. View new ultrasound nomograms in the Normal Values in Pregnancy appendix.
The great sound of tenor banjo is a cornerstone of Dixieland and traditional jazz. Using classic favorites, Joe Carr teaches the basics of accompaniment, basic melody and the popular chord melody style. Chords and melody are combined to produce professional sounding solo arrangements. This book/CD combo includes play-along practice tracks that speed up the learning process. It doesn't get any easier! Also available as a book/CD/DVD set.
THE EASYWAY TO PLAY PIANO By Joe Procopio A Beginner’s Best Piano Primer If you ever wanted to play the piano, this book is for you. Whether young or old, THE EAYWAY TO PLAY PIANO will make playing piano as easy as can be. Joe Procopio has been making mini and master musicians for over 50 years and many of his methods are included in this beginner’s book for piano. This half century of experience has made this method book truly special. THE EASYWAY TO PLAY PIANO is also unique because it’s simple, direct, no-nonsense, no frills approach has proven to be successful not only for individuals of all ages but also for beginning courses or group piano classes. There are 22 Lessons. Each lesson is written with clear, understandable language. In addition, the THE EASYWAY TO PLAY PIANO is filled with many illustrations making piano playing quick and easy. Often you simply match the finger to the note or the note to the finger. To be sure, THE EAYWAY TO PLAY PIANO is a certain guide to the pleasure of playing the piano. It is without question a beginner’s best piano primer.
This classic book on available light photography is back, thoroughly updated for digital photography and, for the first time, is packed with stunning, full color images throughout. Creating great images under less-than-ideal lighting conditions is one of the most difficult, yet rewarding, experiences in photography. Challenge yourself, and with this book by your side you won't be disappointed. Photography expert Joe Farace and Pulitzer Prize winner Barry Staver use real-world examples of their own images to give you invaluable advice on how to get the shot right the first time. From practical tips, such as how to deal with inclement weather while shooting outdoors, to detailed information about getting great shots at your cousin's or your client's wedding, to brand new chapters on noise and white balance, you'll find everything that you need to turn your ordinary night and low-light shots into masterful works of art.
The Total Rock Keyboardist is an exciting journey through the diverse world of rock keyboard playing. This book is ideal for all skill levels, from absolute beginners to experienced prog-rockers. Youll learn everything you need to become a well-rounded player, from rhythm parts that support the band to flashy improvised solos. Along the way, youll gradually learn important music theory such as chords, diatonic harmony, and scales. This book covers practicing tips, warm-ups, easy-to-understand theory, discussion of various keyboard instruments and their place in music history, left-hand bass lines in a variety of styles, tips for improvising melodies and keyboard solos, a wide variety of chords, and great songs and examples in the styles of innovative rock keyboardistspresent and past. A CD is included with backing tracks to make practicing fun and easy.
BASIC KEYS, SCALES & CHORDS JOE PROCOPIO 32 PAGES DESCRIPTION: BASIC KEYS, SCALES & CHORDS by Joe Procopio is an easy to understand book of all the basic keys, scales and chords used in music today. It includes the notes, charts and examples of every Key, Key Signature, Scale and Chord found most often in the music made by present day composers. BASIC KEYS, SCALES & CHORDS is a handy reference guide for anyone interested in finding fast any Key, Key Signature, Major or Minor Scale (including the Whole Tone and Chromatic Scales), and any Chord. It is a treasure chest of all Chords including Chords as Triads, Seventh Chords, Ninth Chords, Uncommon Chords and Chords larger than the 7th chord. What’s more, it has a list with explanations of the modern day music symbols used by musicians for all Chords common and uncommon. To be sure, the diagrams, charts, keys, scales and chords contained in BASIC KEYS, SCALES & CHORDS are without doubt rewarding and invaluable for the learning musician.
In The Devil's Guide to Hollywood, bestselling author and legendary bad-boy screenwriter Joe Eszterhas tells everything he knows about the industry, its players and screenwriting itself—from the first blank sheet of paper in the Olivetti to the size of the credit on the one-sheet. "There's just one hunk of funny anecdote after another, quotes from everyone who ever mattered in the movie biz, and the thing is jam-packed with screenwriterly advice. Plus it's hilariously funny, ribald, sexy and brilliant."—Liz Smith Often practical and always entertaining, The Devil's Guide to Hollywood distills everything one of Hollywood's most accomplished screenwriters knows about the business, from writing advice to negotiation tricks, from the wisdom of past players to the feuds of current ones. Eszterhas has selected his personal pantheon of the most loved and loathed players in the business and treats the reader to a treasure trove of stories, quotes and wisdom from those luminaries, who include William Goldman (loathes) and Zsa Zsa Gabor (loves). The Devil's Guide to Hollywood could only have been written by someone who loves the business as much as Eszterhas does—but who also has its number. "Eszterhas delivers a dishy, catty mix of reminiscences and Hollywood trivia...his forte is skewering sycophants and phonies in this opinionated showcase of the underside of Hollywood life."—Publishers Weekly
Two crackerjack science journalists from NPR look at why some things (and some people!) drive us crazy It happens everywhere?offices, schools, even your own backyard. Plus, seemingly anything can trigger it?cell phones, sirens, bad music, constant distractions, your boss, or even your spouse. We all know certain things get under our skin. Can science explain why? Palca and Lichtman take you on a scientific quest through psychology, evolutionary biology, anthropology, and other disciplines to uncover the truth about being annoyed. What is the recipe for annoyance? For starters, it should be temporary, unpleasant, and unpredictable, like a boring meeting or mosquito bites Gives fascinating, surprising explanations for why people react the way they do to everything from chili peppers to fingernails on a blackboard Explains why irrational behavior (like tearing your hair out in traffic) is connected to worthwhile behavior (like staying on task) Includes tips for identifying your own irritating habits! How often can you say you're happily reading a really Annoying book? The insights are fascinating, the exploration is fun, and the knowledge you gain, if you act like you know everything, can be really annoying.
For both the beginner and the seasoned pro, this how-to book from the National Scrabble Association offers all the keys to better play: Basic board strategies for surefire results Turn the enemy -- Q -- into your best friend: a winner's list of Q words with and without U Master the terrific "twos" -- a complete list of two-letter words that can boost your scoring average by thirty to forty points Maximize your score with bonus squares and parallel play -- including triple triples, the pinnacle of SCRABBLE scoring success Make more seven-letter plays -- and earn a fifty-point bonus Secrets to getting better tiles How to get your words' worth with high-point tiles J, X, and Z Words with no vowels How the world's greatest players win -- twenty-eight examples of outstanding SCRABBLE play Featuring a rare interview with the SCRABBLE game inventor, the late Alfred Mosher Butts, this extensively illustrated guidebook covers all facets of the game and worldwide SCRABBLE culture, including the clubs, tournaments, champions and rules, and playing SCRABBLE with children, plus a complete history of the game.Visit the Naiton Scrabble Association Web site: www.scrabble-assoc.com
Acting in Musical Theatre is the only complete course in approaching a role in a musical. It is the first to combine acting, singing and dancing into a comprehensive guide, combining what have previously been treated as three separate disciplines. This book contains fundamental skills for novice actors, practical insights for professionals, and even tips to help veteran musical performers refine their craft. Drawing on decades of experience in both acting and teaching, the authors provide crucial advice on all elements of the profession, including: fundamentals of acting applied to musical theatre script, score and character analysis personalizing your performance turning rehearsal into performance acting styles in the musical theatre practical steps to a career. Acting in Musical Theatre’s chapters divide into easy-to-reference units, each containing related group and solo exercises, making it the definitive textbook for students and practitioners alike.
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