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The Hidden Musicians

Music-Making in an English Town

By: Ruth Finnegan

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The Hidden Musicians

Music-Making in an English Town

By: Ruth Finnegan

A landmark in the study of music and culture, this acclaimed volume documents the remarkable scope of amateur music-making in the English town of Milton Keynes. It presents in vivid detail the contrasting yet overlapping worlds of classical orchestras, church choirs, brass bands, amateur operatic societies, and amateur bands playing jazz, rock, folk, and country. Notable for its contribution to wider theoretical debates and its influential challenge to long-held assumptions about music and how to study it, the book focuses on the practices rather than the texts or theory of music, rejecting the idea that only selected musical traditions, "great names," or professional musicians are worth studying. This opens the door to the invisible work put in by thousands of local people of diverse backgrounds, and how the pathways creatively trodden by amateur musicians have something to tell us about both urban living and what it is to be human. Now with a new preface by the author, this long-awaited reissue of The Hidden Musicians will bring its insights and innovations to a new generation of students and scholars.

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407

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Wesleyan University Press

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0819574465

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9780819574466

Tales of the City

A Study of Narrative and Urban Life

By: Ruth Finnegan

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Tales of the City

A Study of Narrative and Urban Life

By: Ruth Finnegan

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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242

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Cambridge University Press

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0521626234

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9780521626231

Saskatchewan Heroes & Rogues

By: Ruth Wright Millar

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Saskatchewan Heroes & Rogues

By: Ruth Wright Millar

An intriguing, surprising and readable book featuring a dozen memorable characters - the good and the bad and the completely outrageous - from Saskatchewan's past. The qualities that link the extraordinary people in Saskatchewan Heroes and Rogues, who represent all shades of moral character, are audacity, an unfailing belief in their own convictions, the unquenchable will to survive adversity. All to some extent defied the conventions of the day. Few of these lives are blighted by the poignancy of missed opportunities or roads not taken.

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217

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Coteau Books

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1550506234

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9781550506235

MUSIC AND CREATION

By: Ruth Finnegan

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MUSIC AND CREATION

By: Ruth Finnegan

What is the role of sound in human like?and of music? What do we use it for and ow does it vary across the world? Where does it come from and above all why should we - as we do - care about it? This series of reflections by the celebrated anthropologist Ruth Finnegan tackles these questions and more in her inimitable friendly and accessible style. An Informative and inspiring book, unique.

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399

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Lulu.com

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0244533008

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9780244533007

Not Just Beer and Bingo! a Social History of Working Men's Clubs

By: Ruth Cherrington

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Not Just Beer and Bingo! a Social History of Working Men's Clubs

By: Ruth Cherrington

In Not Just Beer and Bingo! A Social History of Working Mens Clubs, Ruth Cherrington traces the history of working men's clubs from their mid-19th origins to their current state of declining popularity and numbers. This book is a unique and comprehensive account of a social movement that has provided companionship, education, recreation and a great deal of pleasure to working class communities for over 150 years. All aspects of club life are covered here in a highly readable, often funny, but sometimes poignant manner. At all times, Ruth Cherrington maintains a scholarly approach, drawing upon wide-ranging research and the wealth of information collected from scores of club goers, officials and entertainers from across the country. They tell their own stories throughout this book, from nights out with the kids to seaside outings, the concerts and Christmas parties, the place of women, the popularity of games and gambling and the many charitable roles and activities that clubs are involved in. Ruth Cherrington illustrates throughout the book how clubs were much loved social and community institutions that have always been about much more than beer drinking and bingo playing. They were often central to working class leisure time as well as at the heart of the communities where they were located. She shows how clubs played numerous social and cultural roles, making important contributions to the lives of their members and their families. She does not shy away from tacking the downsides of clubs life and the criticisms that they have sometimes received for some of their policies and practices. The role of the Club and Institute Union (CIU) is also considered here. Established by a Temperance minister in 1862, it helped to nurture the early clubs, fight some battles on their behalf, eventually becoming a nationwide organization that represented the Union of working mens clubs. As clubs now face many challenges and with around half the number that existed during their heyday in the early 1970s, the key reasons for the decline are laid out for the reader to consider. The discussion doesnt end there with an account of the fight back and what club people, from members through to officials and the CIU, are doing to keep their doors open and to adapt to the rapidly changing times we live in. The work concludes by offering some thoughts about their future prospects.

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261

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AuthorHouse

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1477231854

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9781477231852

Beasts of Extraordinary Circumstance

A Novel

By: Ruth Emmie Lang

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Beasts of Extraordinary Circumstance

A Novel

By: Ruth Emmie Lang

Through the story of Weylyn Grey, Lang weaves a mystical tale about life, love, and the ability each of us has to change our own story.

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353

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St. Martin's Press

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1250112044

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9781250112040

Dermatological Signs of Systemic Disease E-Book

By: Jeffrey P. Callen,Joseph L. Jorizzo,John J. Zone,Warren Piette,Misha A. Rosenbach,Ruth Ann Vleugels

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Dermatological Signs of Systemic Disease E-Book

By: Jeffrey P. Callen,Joseph L. Jorizzo,John J. Zone,Warren Piette,Misha A. Rosenbach,Ruth Ann Vleugels

The new edition of Dermatological Signs of Systemic Disease helps you identify a full range of common and rare systemic diseases early on so they can be managed as effectively as possible. Formerly titled Dermatological Signs of Internal Disease, it takes an evidence-based approach to diagnosis and treatment, offering dependable clinical recommendations that enable you to attain definitive diagnoses of internal diseases that manifest on the skin. - Allows you to attain definitive diagnoses of internal diseases that manifest on the skin. - Uses a consistent, user-friendly format for easy reference. - Expert Consult eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, images, and references from the book on a variety of devices. - Covers hot topics such as lupus erythematosus, dermatomyositis, autoinflammatory diseases, eosinophilic and neutrophilic dermatoses, and psoriasis therapies and co-morbidities. - Highlights newer therapies and treatment options for most diseases. - Includes over 500 full-color illustrations - 200 new to this edition - that provide the best possible representations of diseases as they appear in the clinic. - Features more viewpoints from an expanded team of nationally recognized experts in their respective fields.

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480

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Elsevier Health Sciences

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0323358314

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9780323358316

The Wilderwomen

A Novel

By: Ruth Emmie Lang

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The Wilderwomen

A Novel

By: Ruth Emmie Lang

Exquisitely drawn characters imbue Lang’s unconventional plot with verisimilitude and heart, inspiring readers to ponder whether the world is stranger and more beautiful than it appears. Effervescent, ethereal, and suffused with wonder." — Kirkus (starred review) "Lang’s melancholy, atmospheric writing sets the perfect tone as the Wilder sisters unravel the mystery. The result is a cozy supernatural outing perfect for an autumn night." —Publisher's Weekly Ohioana Book Award finalist Ruth Emmie Lang returns with a new cast of ordinary characters with extraordinary abilities in The Wilderwomen. Five years ago, Nora Wilder disappeared. The older of her two daughters, Zadie, should have seen it coming, because she can literally see things coming. But not even her psychic abilities were able to prevent their mother from vanishing one morning. Zadie’s estranged younger sister, Finn, can’t see into the future, but she has an uncannily good memory, so good that she remembers not only her own memories, but the echoes of memories other people have left behind. On the afternoon of her graduation party, Finn is seized by an “echo” more powerful than anything she’s experienced before: a woman singing a song she recognizes, a song about a bird... When Finn wakes up alone in an aviary with no idea of how she got there, she realizes who the memory belongs to: Nora. Now, it’s up to Finn to convince her sister that not only is their mom still out there, but that she wants to be found. Against Zadie’s better judgement, she and Finn hit the highway, using Finn’s echoes to retrace Nora’s footsteps and uncover the answer to the question that has been haunting them for years: Why did she leave? But the more time Finn spends in their mother’s past, the harder it is for her to return to the present, to return to herself. As Zadie feels her sister start to slip away, she will have to decide what lengths she is willing to go to find their mother, knowing that if she chooses wrong, she could lose them both for good.

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266

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St. Martin's Press

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125024692X

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9781250246929

Texas--family Style

Great Places to Go to Have Fun with Your Kids

By: Ruth N Wolverton

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Texas--family Style

Great Places to Go to Have Fun with Your Kids

By: Ruth N Wolverton

This is a guide to more than a hundred parks, museums, and recreational area all over the state where you can have fun with you kids--often for free.

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124

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0884158500

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9780884158509

Gravitational Biology I

Gravity Sensing and Graviorientation in Microorganisms and Plants

By: Markus Braun,Maik Böhmer,Donat-Peter Häder,Ruth Hemmersbach,Klaus Palme

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Gravitational Biology I

Gravity Sensing and Graviorientation in Microorganisms and Plants

By: Markus Braun,Maik Böhmer,Donat-Peter Häder,Ruth Hemmersbach,Klaus Palme

This book summarizes what is currently known about gravity sensing and response mechanisms in microorganisms, fungi, lower and higher plants; starting from the historical eye-opening experiments from the 19th century up to today’s extremely rapid advancing cellular, molecular and biotechnological research. All forms of life are constantly exposed to gravity and it can be assumed that almost all organisms have developed sensors and respond in one way or the other to the unidirectional acceleration force,this books shows us some of these different ways. The book is written for plant biologists and microbiologists as well as scientists interested in space and gravitational biology.

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134

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Springer

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3319938940

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9783319938943

Creating Quality of Life for Adults on the Autism Spectrum

The Story of Bittersweet Farms

By: Jeanne Dennler,Carol S. Quick,Ruth Wilson

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Creating Quality of Life for Adults on the Autism Spectrum

The Story of Bittersweet Farms

By: Jeanne Dennler,Carol S. Quick,Ruth Wilson

Creating Quality of Life for Adults on the Autism Spectrum: The Story of Bittersweet Farms provides an overview of the first farmstead community for adults with autism established in North America. The book also provides a detailed description and evaluation of the intervention model used to promote quality of life for the adults with autism who live as residents at Bittersweet Farms. Through its aim to provide a better understanding of adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the text enables a deeper appreciation of the Bittersweet Farms model, which meets the residential and therapeutic needs of this population that are not often well understood. The book discusses the apprenticeship model used at Bittersweet Farms along with examples of how residents benefit from this approach. The text expands upon its approach through the inclusion of specific guidelines that can be adopted for improved communication and social interaction, managing troublesome behaviors, calming anxieties, and establishing daily routines. These guidelines reflect a positive approach to intervention and are consistent with the quality-of-life emphasis inherent in the Bittersweet model. This book will serve as a seminal work for professionals and paraprofessionals working with people with ASD. It will further be of interest to parents and relatives of people with ASD along with researchers and policymakers concerned about the ASD adult population, and those interested in services for people with ASD.

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151

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Taylor & Francis

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1000688208

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9781000688207

All America's Real Estate Book

Everyone's Guide to Buying, Selling, Renting and Investing

By: Carolyn Janik,Ruth Rejnis

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All America's Real Estate Book

Everyone's Guide to Buying, Selling, Renting and Investing

By: Carolyn Janik,Ruth Rejnis

Index, glossary, a directory of HUD area offices and U.S. Government Printing Offices Bookstores.

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866

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Penguin Group

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0140094164

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9780140094169

Book's by Ruth Wolverton

The Hidden Musicians

The Hidden Musicians

Tales of the City

Tales of the City

Saskatchewan Heroes & Rogues

Saskatchewan Heroes & Rogues

MUSIC AND CREATION

MUSIC AND CREATION

Not Just Beer and Bingo! a Social History of Working Men's Clubs

Not Just Beer and Bingo! a Social History of Working Men's Clubs

Beasts of Extraordinary Circumstance

Beasts of Extraordinary Circumstance

Dermatological Signs of Systemic Disease E-Book

Dermatological Signs of Systemic Disease E-Book

The Wilderwomen

The Wilderwomen

Texas--family Style

Texas--family Style

Gravitational Biology I

Gravitational Biology I

Creating Quality of Life for Adults on the Autism Spectrum

Creating Quality of Life for Adults on the Autism Spectrum

All America's Real Estate Book

All America's Real Estate Book

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