Автор: Heard, Michelle Название: Taken By A Sinner: A Greek Mafia Romance ISBN: ISBN-13(EAN): 9798438051589 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 2930.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть (1 шт.)
Singled Out debunks myths and stereotypes about single people and lays the groundwork for social, political, and economic change. -- Thomas F. Coleman, Executive Director, Unmarried America
Drawing from decades of scientific research and stacks of stories from the front lines of singlehood, Bella DePaulo debunks the myths of singledom---and shows that just about everything you've heard about the benefits of getting married and the perils of staying single are grossly exaggerated or just plain wrong. Although singles are singled out for unfair treatment by the workplace, the marketplace, and the federal tax structure, they are not simply victims of this singlism--single people really are living happily ever after. Singled Out Debunks Ten Myths of Singlehood, Including: -Myth--The Dark Aura of Singlehood: You are miserable and lonely and your life is tragic. -Myth--Attention, Single Women: Your work won't love you back and your eggs will dry up. Also, you don't get any and you're promiscuous. -Myth--Attention, Single Men: You are horny, slovenly, and irresponsible, and you are the scary criminals. Or you are sexy, fastidious, frivolous, and gay. Elegant analysis, wonderfully detailed examples, and clear and witty prose...A must-read for all single adults, their friends and families, as well as social scientists and policy advocates. --E. Kay Trimberger, author of The New Single Woman The singles movement is coming to a bookstore near you. --Associated Press Fascinating . .this book could hardly have come at a better time. As much as societal adulation of the couple discriminates against single people, Singled Out suggests that it can also undermine marriage. --TheChristian Science Monitor
Автор: Sills James Название: Do Sing: Reclaim Your Voice. Find Your Singing Tribe. ISBN: 1907974709 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781907974700 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 1582.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: 'An open door to the joyous world of singing.' - Cerys Matthews Singing is one thing, but singing together is something else. Powerful and uplifting, group singing creates deep human connections and benefits our wellbeing. And it's fun. Vocal leader James Sills believes that group singing has the power to change lives. It is a joyful expression of our humanity that gives us purpose, encourages us to be fully present, and helps foster social bonds. In Do Sing, James invites us to reflect on our own singing journey. Was there a time when you stopped singing, or were told you couldn't sing? Do certain songs trigger happy memories? With exercises to help unlock your voice, improve breathing, release tension, and a few simple songs to get started, Do Sing will help you to overcome (often deep-rooted) inhibitions and reawaken a love of singing. Do Sing is a welcome remedy to the demands of modern life - and an invitation to experience the joy of group singing for yourself.
Описание: ". . . a remarkable collection of observations and reflections on past experiences by many excellent artists and teachers that will doubtless help . . . those interested in creating 'opera magic.'" —Tito Capobianco Singing, Acting, and Movement in Opera is designed for use in opera and musical theater workshops and by beginning professional singers. Drawing on years of research, teaching, and performing, Mark Ross Clark provides an overview of dramatic methodology for the singing actor, encouraging the student's active participation through practical exercises and application to well-known works. The Singer-getics method emphasizes integration of the various dimensions of opera performance, creating synergies among vocal performance, character development, facial expression, and movement on the stage. The book presents important information about stagecraft, characterization, posture, historical styles, performance anxiety, aria, and scene analysis. Excerpts from interviews with performers, directors, conductors, coaches, composers, and teachers offer insights and advice, allowing the reader to "meet the artists." An appendix by postural alignment specialist Emily Bogard describes techniques of relaxation and self-awareness for the performer. This lively book will appeal to students, teachers, professionals, and general readers alike.
As China began to embrace the modern world in the 1980s, one man found the courage to claim his future.
For as long as he could remember, Cape Cod native Andrew Singer had been drawn to the rich culture and time-honored tradition of the mysterious land on the other side of the world. In the decade after the communist government reopened its borders to Americans, Singer follows his childhood dreams to the streets, alleys, and byways of the one-billion strong People's Republic of China. But the college junior soon finds himself paralyzed with culture shock and a staggering language barrier.
All around him, a nascent economic revolution holds the potential of ushering in an age of stability and prosperity after more than a century of suffering and stagnation. In the midst of China's seismic growing pains, Singer faces unexpected difficulties and obstacles with the heart of a traveler.
Through new friendships, new love, and breathtaking expeditions from the majestic Great Wall to Confucius' final resting place, he undergoes his own transformation. Before closing the book on his study abroad, Singer must discover the courage to live his own life without boundaries.
In China Sings to Me: A Journey into the Middle Kingdom and Myself, you'll discover:
- Firsthand accounts of the seismic cultural and economic shifts rocking China in the mid-1980s
- Panoramic descriptions of the fascinating places he visited including Inner Mongolia, Shanghai, and the Sichuan region
- A brief history of the cultural and economic movements of the era and their lasting impact
- Unexpected difficulties and obstacles Andrew faced with local bureaucracy
- Personal reflections on the transformational power the experience had on his life, and much, much more
China Sings to Me: A Journey into the Middle Kingdom and Myself is a coming-of-age memoir about the power of finding your true self in a foreign land. If you like Chinese culture, journeys of self-discovery, and on-the-ground accounts of historical change, then you'll love Andrew Singer's Asian adventure.
Buy China Sings to Me to explore a man and a country's soul-searching journey today
Описание: This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format as the same form as it was originally first published. Hence any marks or annotations seen are left intentionally to preserve its true nature.
Mechanical processing of sintered materials in the form of metal powder preforms includes techniques such as sinter-forging, sinter-extrusion, sinter-rolling etc. One technique, which has aroused interest globally for producing high performance components economically, is sinterforging, which combines the advantages associated with powder metallurgy and conventional forging techniques. The process is attractive because it avoids large number of operations, high scrap losses and energy consumption associated with conventional manufacturing processes. The technology, though have been extensively applied throughout the world for manufacture of numerous components, still requires to be explored from several perspectives. The objective of the present book is to study, explore and investigate the deformation characteristics during mechanical processing of the sintered materials.
INCLUDES 11 NEW SONGS, 16 RHYTHM CARDS, 29 DETAILED WEEKLY LESSON PLANS FOR TEACHERS, AND 12 FREE DOWNLOADABLE SING-ALONG TRACKS.
Singing Lessons for Little SingersTM "Very Young Beginners" series is tailor-made for children ages 4 to 7 from current research and practical experience. In three progressive levels, it teaches professional singing techniques and total musicianship skills:
Breath support and sustain
Vocal registration (high/low voice)
Vowels and diction
Resonate tone quality
Intonation (singing in tune)
Solfege scale and intervals
Beat and rhythm
Reading music
Expressive movements, gestures and facial expressions
Performance strategies
Basic piano and percussion playing
Level B of Singing Lessons for Little SingersTM picks up where Level A left off, with 11 new songs and 29 new lesson plans. Throughout Level B there is a strong emphasis on rhythm and melody reading. The rest of the "Body Scale" steps are introduced along with rhythm reading cards (included) and percussion and piano playing.
Автор: Sinton, Kate Название: Rsn essential stitch guides: stumpwork ISBN: 1782219234 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781782219231 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 2058.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: A new, larger format edition of the Royal School of Needlework`s essential guide to stumpwork.
Описание: Improving your singing takes time and effort so it's good to have a plan! Are you looking to kick off your vocal training, dust off your vocal cords, or just seeking some fresh ideas to help you improve your voice and vocal fitness? For any level of singer, this book presents a series of vocal exercises for singers of any style of music. The lessons includes systematic instructions and practicing guidelines providing a progressive course of vocal study. There are:
20 self-guided singing lessons to learn at your own pace
12-months of free online access to over 140 vocal exercise audio tracks and 30 instructional videos
Practice Plans corresponding to each lesson, so you don't have to figure out what to practice
Smart phone, table or computer access to each online Practice Plan with a daily interactive playlist
FAQs What is vocal fitness? Most people would never participate in an athletic activity without taking some lessons to learn the basic skills to become successful. Singing is no different. The parts of the body primarily responsible for generating vocal sound are muscles capable of responding positively to physical training, and your voice will improve when they are strong, flexible, and working properly. Well-trained muscles for singing easily produce clear tones throughout the range, improve the overall stamina of the voice, and bring the entire instrument into balance. Do I need to be able to read music to learn this material? No, it is not necessary to be able to read music, although music for each vocal exercise is included in the book. Can you learn to sing on your own? This book focuses on developing new muscle memory through vocal exercise primarily in the medium and low ranges to create a solid vocal technique, and the exercises are pretty straightforward, and easy to learn and execute. Does this program apply to all styles of singing? Almost every singer can benefit from some kind of vocal training that improves their vocal tone and breathing. This course seeks to improve your vocal fitness so that you can have a better foundation on which to sing your own style. Once you create a strong, reliable vocal sound, you can add your style of music to it. How is the course any different than watching videos on the Internet? Many singers turn to the Internet to learn more about how to improve their singing, and there are many videos offering quick answers to vocal challenges. But what is often missing is a long-term, progressive program to teach vocal technique methodically. How long does it take to see improvement? When a singer commits to practicing this vocal technique correctly, with thoughtfulness, discipline and patience, the time they invest will pay them back many times over. The process of singing (and speaking) is an ingrained habit, so consistent and deliberate practicing of the vocal exercises is required to allow the muscles to learn new form and position. You can expect measurable improvement as long as you take this approach and practice consistently. The length of time it takes to improve a singing voice also depends on an individual's vocal goals. A singer training for an operatic or musical theater career will spend far more time perfecting their technique and building their voice than one who sings in a less vocally demanding style. Training a singing voice takes time, and there are no shortcuts to a great technique.
