If you've ever tried to learn how to play piano without success, this book is for you. How to Play Chord Style Piano presents a unique and enjoyable approach to piano instruction. It begins with a thorough introduction of the basics and ends by discussing more advanced techniques, such as improvisation. It also includes a helpful chord guide. The concepts in this book are explained in plain English and will help you become a competent fakebook player (a fake book is a collection of lead sh...

Using Jane Austen’s original manuscript as a starting point, Gerry Baird has masterfully modernized the text and punctuation to make this timeless romance more accessible, while still preserving the beauty and intent of the original. This simplified version of a classic story will transport you to the world of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy. After initially shunning her, Mr. Darcy begins to take notice of her fine eyes and remarkable wit. Elizabeth, who has few family connections and very ...

Jane Austen's Emma for Teens is a simplified retelling of an original classic. Every effort has been made to preserve the beauty and intent of the original story, while also making it more accessible to modern readers. Emma Woodhouse is the influential daughter of a wealthy and indulgent father. She takes a liking to Harriet, a student at a nearby girl's school whose life and prospects are very different from Emma's. In her efforts to mold Harriet into the woman she thinks she ought to be,...

For many years I struggled to find real, lasting joy. Whenever I achieved a goal that I believed would bring me happiness I would find that the happiness I sought had moved somewhere else: to the next job, the next college degree, the next completed project, the next success. Never the current one. It was a discouraging way to live, and my dissatisfaction fueled a desire for change. Through books, mentors, good friends and spiritual guidance I learned how to transform my beliefs and though...

Gerry Baird started learning to play piano at age 26 and not only developed a lifelong passion for music, but also learned powerful life lessons along the way. This musical memoir features entertaining stories and wisdom that will appeal to musicians and non-musicians alike.

Jesus Christ is the greatest man who ever lived. His is the greatest story ever told. In this heartfelt and poignant work, the author takes the reader on a journey through the life of Christ. The key events of His ministry are highlighted, and the words He taught are spoken of with worshipful devotion. Christ is the light of the world, the beacon of hope all Christians turn to in times of sorrow and in times of joy. He always did His Father's will, and in doing so He set a perfect example ...

I have been blessed with two wonderful daughters. As they entered their teenage years and I realized how brief my time with them was, I wanted to give them something that would remind them who they are and how much I love them. I also wanted to give them advice about some of the most important decisions and events they would face in their lives, and I wanted them to have access to this information even if I was deceased. So I wrote a series of letters over a period of several years. Initia...

If you're looking for a healing and emotionally uplifting experience, look no further. This unique collection of meditative visualizations will take you from snow-covered mountain cabins and beautiful gardens to deserts and forests. You'll experience deeply relaxing scenes, walk through memories, and have the opportunity to express gratitude and feel rejuvenated. Each exercise features summary information to help you know if it's right for you prior to beginning. A brief description is pro...

“How It Feels to Be Me” is a celebration of life and the human experience, with all its ups and downs. Accompanied by beautiful pictorial reminders of our common humanity, the twenty-five poems in this book are filled with echoes of kindness, love and joy. They offer a sense of stillness and balance, connectedness and meaning. As we make an effort to truly see the people around us – their struggles, their pain, their fears and dreams – we can cultivate within ourselves a desire to make a p...

The definition of masculinity is becoming increasingly skewed by mainstream society. Machismo is often mistaken for manhood, and fatherhood is persistently mocked in the public arena. Yet the need for good men and for loving, strong, protective and involved fathers has never been greater. I hope this book will touch the heart of every boy or man who reads it and nurture within him a desire to become a true man.

For most of my life I have felt the pull of two influences. On one side there is the learning, performing, accomplishing influence that urges me to turn everything into a project and complete as much work as I possibly can. On the other side there is a call to inner peace and stillness, communing with nature, building relationships, creating experiences and embracing the moment. I think there is a time and a place for both. As I’ve aged, the need for rest has increased. Not rest from a phy...

Lady Susan is a magnificently crafted (and frequently provocative) novel of Regency customs and manners, which has become a readers favorite among the authors shorter works. Austen enthusiasts and students of English literature will delight in its wit and elegant expression.