Some families cheer for the same sports teams, generation after generation, simply because "Dad did." But in Cleveland, all "Dad did" for 52 years was watch losing teams orchestrate epic failures on the biggest stages. That all changed in 2016, on Father's Day. After decades of waiting, Cleveland fans finally celebrated a winner when the Cavaliers capped off their historic run to the 2016 NBA title on Father's Day. This collection of personal stories examines the intricate and sometimes messy relationships that are found at the intersection of our calling as fathers, our passion as Cleveland sports fans and, above all, our identity as followers of Christ. "The miracle of fatherhood is the only thing that tops 'Father's Day Miracle.' These intimate accounts of the challenges and rewards of being a father are guaranteed to stir up a fresh commitment to raising spiritually and emotionally healthy children." Pastor Jerry Birch, Team Chaplain, Cleveland Cavaliers "The book had me at 'Cleveland sports fans.' Any book that combines fatherhood with the love of sports will be a great read, but what sets 'Father's Day Miracle' apart is its ability to go far beyond sports to what really matters: impacting the lives of my children." Greg Nettle, President of Stadia; Co-Author of "Small Matters: How Churches and Parents Can Raise Up World-Changing Children" "If victory has a thousand fathers, then no wonder LeBron and his Father's Day Miracle have a million of them, literally. After reading through this series of stories, I knew I had to own this book, read this book, and share this book. Your story is also hidden within these pages. Cleveland, this is for you " Ray Jeske, Host, "The Ray Jeske Show," ESPN 990 Christian Children's Home of Ohio and its family of ministries are committed to helping people experience their worth in Christ. ccho.org encompasscounseling.org encouragefostercare.org 100% of the proceeds from book purchases support the Christian Children's Home of Ohio
In this introduction to the subject of popular music, the author examines the history and influence of recording technology on popular music and develops a critical analysis of the interplay between technology, sound and creativity. It explains the connections between popular music, technology and mass communication and fills an important gap in the study of popular music.
Volumes 3 and 4 of the The Encyclopedia of More Great Popular Song Recordings provides the stories behind approximately 1,700 more of the greatest song recordings in the history of the music industry, from 1890 to today. In this masterful survey, all genres of popular music are covered, from pop, rock, soul, and country to jazz, blues, classic vocals, hip-hop, folk, gospel, and ethnic/world music. Collectors will find detailed discographical data—recording dates, record numbers, Billboard chart data, and personnel—while music lovers will appreciate the detailed commentaries and deep research on the songs, their recording, and the artists. Readers who revel in pop cultural history will savor each chapter as it plunges deeply into key events—in music, society, and the world—from each era of the past 125 years. Following in the wake of the first two volumes of his original Encyclopedia of Great Popular Song Recordings, this follow-up work covers not only more beloved classic performances in pop music history, but many lesser -known but exceptional recordings that—in the modern digital world of “long tail” listening, re-mastered recordings, and “lost but found” possibilities—Sullivan mines from modern recording history. The Encyclopedia of Great Popular Song Recordings, Volumes 3 and 4 lets the readers discover, and, through their playlist services, from such as iTunes toand Spotify, build a truly deepcomprehensive catalog of classic performances that deserve to be a part of every passionate music lover’s life. Sullivan organizes songs in chronological order, starting in 1890 and continuing all the way throughto the present to include modern gems from June 2016. In each chapter, Sullivanhe immerses readers, era by era, in the popular music recordings of the time, noting key events that occurred at the time to painting a comprehensive picture in music history of each periodfor each song. Moreover, Sullivan includes for context bulleted lists noting key events that occurred during the song’s recording
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