Research in the 20th and 21st centuries into historical performance practice has changed not just the way performers approach music of the 17th and 18th centuries but, eventually, the way audiences listen to it. This volume, beginning with a 1915 Saint-Sa lecture on the performance of old music, sets out to capture musicological discussion that has actually changed the way Baroque music can sound. The articles deal with historical instruments, pitch, tuning, temperament, the nexus between ...

This book brings together a huge range of material including academic articles, film scripts and interplanetary messages adrift on space probes with supporting commentary to clarify their imporatance to the field. Communication Studies: The Essential Resource is a collection of essays and texts for all those studying communication at university and pre-university level.Individual sections address:* texts and meanings in communication* themes in personal comm...

Bringing together key writings with original textbook material, the second edition of Media Studies: The Essential Resource explains central perspectives and concepts within Media Studies. Readers are introduced to a range of writing on media topics promoting an understanding of the subject from both contemporary and historical perspectives.The text is split into three parts covering Analysis and Perspectives, Media Audiences and Ecologies and Creativities*.* The key areas...

With a colorful history that spans 450 years, the violin has proven to be one of the world's most important and versatile instruments. Addressed to performing musicians, serious concertgoers, and collectors of recordings, The Violin offers insightful, up-to-date essays on a wide range of topics. Essays discuss beloved masterpieces from the violin's solo repertoire, with individual chapters on the Italian Baroque, Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, and the violin concerto in the nineteenth a...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Has vaping quietly become part of almost every day?In this calm and supportive Coffee-Time Guide, Clinical Hypnotherapist Peter Wall explores why vaping habits can become emotionally attached to stress, routines, and everyday life and how small gentle changes can help you gradually regain control.Written in an easy-to-read conversational style, this book offers practical support, calming insights, and encouragement for a...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Do you feel tired of constantly reaching for your vape throughout the day?Have you started wondering whether vaping has quietly become more than just a habit?In this calm and supportive Coffee-Time Guide, Clinical Hypnotherapist Peter Wall explores why vaping can become emotionally and psychologically attached to everyday life — and how gentle awareness, healthier routines, and small repeated changes can help you gradual...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Smoking often becomes more than a habit.Over time, cigarettes can become linked to stress, routine, emotion, comfort and daily rituals, making it difficult to imagine life without them. Even when the desire to stop is strong, old patterns and automatic behaviours can continue pulling a person back toward smoking.A Coffee-Time Guide to Stop Smoking offers a calm, supportive approach to understanding those patterns and gen...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.A Coffee-Time Guide to Brewing a Better Life by Creating Life-Changing Habits is a calm, supportive audiobook designed to help listeners create meaningful change without pressure or overwhelm.Rather than relying on motivation or drastic routines, this guide focuses on small, achievable habits that fit naturally into everyday life. Through gentle reflection and practical insight, listeners are encouraged to build consist...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.A Coffee-Time Guide for Motivation to Exercise offers a gentle and supportive approach to building motivation for movement without pressure, guilt, or unrealistic expectations.This audiobook is designed for anyone who knows that movement can be helpful but struggles to begin or to stay consistent. Rather than focusing on fitness targets or intense routines, this guide encourages a kinder relationship with exercise, help...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Negative thinking can quietly shape the way we see ourselves, other people, and the world around us. A single doubtful thought can quickly grow into a pattern of worry, self-criticism, or imagining the worst possible outcome. Over time these habits of thinking can affect confidence, mood, and overall wellbeing.In A Coffee-Time Guide to Overcoming Negative Thinking, clinical hypnotherapist Peter Wall explores why the hum...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Flying is statistically the safest form of transport in the world, yet for many people it can trigger intense anxiety.The racing heart before boarding.The tension during take-off.The fear of turbulence.The feeling of being out of control.In this reassuring and practical Coffee-Time guide by clinical hypnotherapist Peter Wall gently explains why fear of flying feels so powerful and how to calm the ...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In a world that rarely slows down, clarity can feel difficult to access. Thoughts overlap, responsibilities compete for attention and the mind seldom rests. Coffee-Time Guide to Meditation Practices: For Mental Clarity and Relaxation offers a calm and practical introduction to meditation designed for everyday life.This audio guide removes the mystery from meditation and replaces it with simplicity. You will learn what m...