The Nocturne in E♭ major by John Field – the Irish composer who invented the nocturne as a genre – is one of the first true night pieces in piano literature. A dreamy, singing melody sways over gentle arpeggios: a still, moonlit atmosphere that Chopin absorbed, made his own language, and brought to world fame. Those who love Chopin will find the source here. Difficulty: intermediate (ABRSM Grade 6–7). The piece calls for flowing left-hand arpeggios, refined pedalling and cultivated tone aw...

Sometimes, all it takes is a cup of tea, a few quiet minutes, and gentle sounds to breathe deeply and find peace again. This collection turns your piano bench into a personal retreat: five meditative masterpieces in simplified versions that play effortlessly straight from the page. Mendelssohn’s tender Song Without Words, Bridge’s nostalgic Rosemary, Elgar’s heartfelt Love’s Greeting, Field’s moonlit-soft Nocturne, and Purcell’s elegant Minuet—each piece is a little escape of its own. Some...

“Nocturne” (H 24) by John Field is an approachable piano piece in C major (original in E-flat major) that unfolds at a calm tempo and, even with simple means, reveals its atmospheric impact. The notation is clearly laid out and can be played smoothly at sight, ideal for beginners or for relaxed moments at the piano. At just under two minutes in playing time, the piece stays compact and invites you to play it through again and again. A reliable edition for all who are serious about learning...

The term ‘social capital’ is a way of defining the intangible resources of community, shared values and trust upon which we draw in daily life. It has achieved considerable international currency across the social sciences through the very different work of Pierre Bourdieu in France and James Coleman and Robert Putnam in the United States, and has been widely taken up within politics and sociology as an explanation for the decline in social cohesion and community values in western societie...

Aging has emerged as a major and urgent issue for individuals, organisations and governments of our time.In this well-timed and comprehensive handbook, key international contributors to the field of study come together to create a definitive map of the subject. Framed by an authoritative introductory chapter, the SAGE Handbook of Aging, Work and Society offers a critical overview of the most significant themes and topics, with discussions of current research, theoretical controvers...

The concept of this book is just as the title suggest. It was designed to explore ideas that were an actual concept or event, but fantasized in a fictional story like setting. There are usual and unusual demonstrations of sexual content as well as unlikely bonds between individuals who, in real life may not be overly inclined to share alliances. The book itself will pull at you heart strings and enrage you at times. It plans to be an emotional rollercoaster which will incline you to discov...

Universities and Engagement is a timely and insightful book that examines what universities can contribute to their communities and economies through lifelong learning, a topic which is of increasing importance to Higher Education Institutions across the world.The book will offer an answer to the question ‘What can be understood by University Lifelong Learning today?’ by collating the work of specialists from across Europe and beyond who have first-hand experience in the f...

Britain’s work camp systems have never before been studied in depth. Highly readable, and based on thorough archival research and the reminiscences of those involved, this fascinating book addresses the relations between work, masculinity, training and citizen service.The book is a comprehensive study, from the labour colonies of late Victorian and Edwardian Britain to the government instructional centres of the 1930s. It covers therapeutic communities for alcoholics, epileptics, p...

Reconceptualizes local, national, and transnational adult education practices in light of neoliberalism and globalization.Honorable Mention, 2017 Phillip E. Frandson Award for Literature in the Field of Professional, Continuing, and/or Online Education presented by the University Professional and Continuing Education AssociationThis groundbreaking book critiques the boundaries of where adult education takes place through a candid examinatio...

Field names are not only interesting in themselves, but also a rich source of information about the communities originating them. The earliest recorded names often describe only the location or nature of the land, but changes in language, technology, social organisation, land ownership and even religious and political thinking have all contributed to a surprisingly complex picture today. A pioneering history.

This issue of Cardiology Clinics, edited by Dr. Amal Mattu and Dr. John Field, focuses Emergency Cardiology. Topics include, but are not limited to: Evaluation of Chest Pain and Acute Coronary Syndromes; Evolving Electrocardiographic Indications for Emergent Reperfusion; Cardiac biomarkers in emergency care; Non-ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction; Cardiogenic Shock, Acute Dyspnea and Decompensated Heart Failure; Evolving Strategies for Management of Cardiac Arrest; Multidisciplinar...

This book challenges the orthodox approach to the teaching of second language listening, which is based upon the asking and answering of comprehension questions. The book's central argument is that a preoccupation with the notion of 'comprehension' has led teachers to focus upon the product of listening, in the form of answers to questions, ignoring the listening process itself. The author provides an informed account of the psychological processes which make up the skill of listening, and...