Improvisation is a big part of our daily lives, essential to the things we love to do and the music we love to hear. Improvising together seems natural when we’re playing a game or having a conversation, yet improvising music together is often viewed as mysterious and forbidding. Free Improvisation: A Practical Guide provides a practical way for any group of people, no matter what their style of music or level of musicianship, to learn about improvising together. With over 100 improvisatio...

In "When Hearts Are Trumps," Tom Hall deftly intertwines themes of love, betrayal, and the intricacies of human relationships, creating a narrative that is both engaging and thought-provoking. Employing a rich, lyrical style reminiscent of Romantic literature, Hall immerses readers in a world where the complexities of the heart dictate the course of lives. The novel operates within a contemporary literary context, addressing societal norms and personal struggles through an innovative lens,...

Footwork is an original street-corner ethnography drawing on the themes of urban regeneration, lost space and the 24-hour city. From the rough sleeping homeless to street drinkers and sex workers, it shows how urban modernisation, development and austerity politics impact the hidden lives of people living and working on the streets.To create this anthropology of the modern British city, Footwork follows the work of a team of outreach workers in Cardiff, tasked to look out for the h...

In "When Hearts Are Trumps," Tom Hall deftly intertwines themes of love, betrayal, and the complexities of human relationships within the framework of a contemporary social narrative. Set against the backdrop of a bustling urban milieu, Hall employs an incisive literary style characterized by rich imagery and nuanced character development. The novel's structure, which oscillates between introspective monologues and dynamic dialogue, reflects the fragmentation of modern life and the univers...

The Fun and Fighting of the Rough Riders by Dr. Tom Hall is a spirited and firsthand chronicle of America's most famous volunteer regiment — the Rough Riders of the Spanish–American War. Written by one of the unit's own surgeons, this vibrant account combines the humor, camaraderie, and raw heroism of the men who rode and fought under Theodore Roosevelt in 1898.Dr. Hall captures the Rough Riders from the inside — their tra...

This coming-of-age work draws the reader into 1940s back-country Arizona as well as urban Los Angeles, both from the viewpoint of twelve-year-old Tom Hall. Tom is searching for meaning in a lonely and transient time in his life, time spent skipping school, exploring the streets, raising hell at the beach and at the racetrack, and recognizing the finality of his father's battle with tuberculosis.

A GREAT READ FOR THE ROMANTIC SOULS OF THIS WORLD*, especially for St. Valentine’s day!*The verse in this volume were selected from works that had appeared in various periodicals of the time, LIFE, TRUTH, TOWN TOPICS, VOGUE, and MUNSEY'S MAGAZINE during the five years 1893-1898, the 19th C’s Romantic period, and whose editors kindly gave Tom Hall permission to republish them. So popular was this collection of poetry, that it had at least six print runs.This volume is made u...

Real Men Do Cry captures the wisdom of Nehemiah for the twenty- first century.Learn how God intervened to restore a remnant of his people in Israel in the fifth century BC, a time when the nations existence had reached a desperation point. Gods ways have not changed. He still acts on behalf of those he is calling to follow him. As an absolute sovereign, he expects complete obedience to his will.See how God overruled the dominant powers of that time to fulfill his purpose in...

From multiple New York Times bestselling author Tom Clavin comes the thrilling true story of the most infamous hangout for bandits, thieves and murderers of all time—and the lawmen tasked with rooting them out.Robbers Roost, Brown’s Hole, and Hole-in-the-Wall were three hideouts that collectively were known to outlaws as “Bandit Heaven.” During the 1880s and ‘90s these remote locations in Wyoming and Utah harbored hundreds of train and bank robbers, horse ...

Supported by the Independent Transport Commission (ITC): a registered charityWhy travel? What motivations underpin the journeys we make? And how can we make decisions that improve our travel experiences?Arguing that the desire to move is a purpose in itself, this book brings together leading experts to provide insights from multiple viewpoints across the sciences, arts and humanities. Together, they examine key travel motivations, including the importance of travel for huma...

Acknowledged by her peers as the "therapist's therapist," the late Virginia Satir traveled the planet sharing her insightful wisdom and changing people's lives for the better. In this dialogue she speaks about shifting family and workplace environments, plus a great deal more.

“You can’t help falling in love with this hilarious upside-down take on Dungeons & Dragons. I read; I cheered; I laughed out loud.”—Gordon KormanIn the mystical realm of Bríandalör, every day the brave and the bold delve into hidden temples or forgotten dungeons, battling vile monsters and evil wizards to loot their treasure hoards for sweet, sweet magic items.But in their free time, our heroes—Thromdurr the mighty barbarian, Devis the shifty thief, Vela th...