“A plethora of insights about nature and ourselves, revealed by one man’s journey as he comes to terms with human exploitation of our planet.” —Dr. James Hansen, climate scientist and former director of NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies Life on one-tenth the fossil fuels turns out to be awesome. We all want to be happy. Yet as we consume ever more in a frantic bid for happiness, global warming worsens. Alarmed by drastic changes now occurring in the Earth’s climate systems, Peter Kalmus, a climate scientist and suburban father of two, embarked on a journey to change his life and the world. He began by bicycling, growing food, meditating, and making other simple, fulfilling changes. Ultimately, he slashed his climate impact to under a tenth of the US average and became happier in the process. Being the Change explores the connections between our individual daily actions and our collective predicament. It merges science, spirituality, and practical action to develop a satisfying and appropriate response to global warming. Part one exposes our interconnected predicament: overpopulation, global warming, industrial agriculture, growth-addicted economics, a sold-out political system, and a mindset of separation from nature. It also includes a readable but authoritative overview of climate science. Part two offers a response at once obvious and unprecedented: mindfully opting out of this broken system and aligning our daily lives with the biosphere. The core message is deeply optimistic: living without fossil fuels is not only possible, it can be better. “In this timely and provocative book, Peter Kalmus points out that changing the world has to start with changing our own lives. It’s a crucial message that needs to be heard.” —John Michael Greer, author of After Progress and The Retro Future
The complete character pieces from Op. 39 by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Kalmus Editions are primarily reprints of Urtext Editions, reasonably priced and readily available. They are a must for students, teachers, and performers.
A Piano Duet for 1 Piano, 4 Hands, composed by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Kalmus Editions are primarily reprints of Urtext Editions, reasonably priced and readily available. They are a must for students, teachers, and performers.
Volume two of Tchaikowsky's piano solos includes 22 pieces from his Opus 40 through Opus 72. These are generally shorter works than in volume I, and again will make wonderful additions to students' literature and recital programs. Kalmus Editions are primarily reprints of Urtext Editions, reasonably priced and readily available. They are a must for students, teachers, and performers.
Expertly arranged Piano Duet by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky from the Kalmus Edition series. This is from the Complete Works, Russian Edition, and is a full-size score. This Symphony is from the Romantic era.
Expertly arranged Piano Duet by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky from the Kalmus Edition series. This Advanced Piano Duet (2 Pianos, 4 Hands) is from the Romantic era. Two copies are required for performance.
Titles: * Scherzo à la russe, Opus 1, No. 1 * Capriccio, Opus 8 * Theme and Variation, Opus 19, No. 6 * Six Pieces on a Theme, Opus 21 * Six Pieces on a Theme, Opus 21 * Doumka, Opus 59 * Ruines d'un Château, Opus 2, No. 1 * Chant sans paroles, Opus 2, No. 3 * Romance, Opus 5 * Valse-Scherzo, Opus 7 * Polka de Salon, Opus 9, No. 2 * Mazurka de Salon, Opus 9, No. 3 * Nocturne, Opus 10, No. 1 * Humoresque, Opus 10, No. 2 * Rèverie du Soir, Opus 19, No. 1 * Feuillet d'Album, Opus 19, No. 3 * Nocturne, Opus 19, No. 4 Kalmus Editions are primarily reprints of Urtext Editions, reasonably priced and readily available. They are a must for students, teachers, and performers.
Thank you for visiting our website. Would you like to provide feedback on how we could improve your experience?
This site does not use any third party cookies with one exception — it uses cookies from Google to deliver its services and to analyze traffic.Learn More.