World Music: A Global Journey, Fifth Edition, explores the diversity of musical expression around the world, taking students across the globe to experience cultural traditions that challenge the ear, the mind, and the spirit. It surveys world music within a systematic study of the world’s major cultures, supported by a strong pedagogical framework. Providing historical and cultural overviews of the world’s seven continents, and fortified by in-depth studies of varied musical tradi...

World Music CONCISE: A Global Journey, Third Edition, explores the diversity of musical expression around the world, taking students across the globe to experience cultural traditions that challenge the ear, the mind, and the spirit. Based on the Fifth Edition of World Music: A Global Journey, this Third CONCISE Edition maintains the text’s familiar travel theme and strong pedagogical framework to serve as an introduction to the many and varied world music traditions, con...

As many as 15,000 covered bridges were built in North America over the past 200 years. Fewer than 1,000 remain.In America's Covered Bridges, authors Terry E. Miller and Ronald G. Knapp tell the fascinating story of these bridges, how they were built, the technological breakthroughs required to construct them and above all the dedication and skill of their builders. Each wooden bridge, whether still standing or long gone, has a story to tell about the natur...

The first complete music reference for the region, this volume covers all the nations of modern Southeast Asia: Burma, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines in thirty-five articles, written by twenty-seven expert contributors.

An intimate portrait of the diverse music-making at the center of Amish faith and life.Singing occurs in nearly every setting of Amish life. It is a sanctioned pleasure that frames all Amish rituals and one that enlivens and sanctifies both routine and special events, from household chores, road trips by buggy, and family prayer to baptisms, youth group gatherings, weddings, and “single girl” sings. But because Amish worship is performed in private homes instead of...

Winner of the Royal Philharmonic Society Music Award for Creative Communication 2015There is a treasure trove of underappreciated music out there; this book will convince many to explore it. The EconomistWhatis classical music? This book answers the question in a manner never before attempted, by presenting the history of fifteen parallel traditions, of which Western classical music is just one. Each music is analysed in terms of itsmodes, scales, and theory; its instrument...

My book is all about my travel adventures, thoughts, and poems, aiming to help others understand the struggles, pains, and grief I've faced and how I've managed to overcome challenges. I hope that my story can offer some comfort to those dealing with their own heartaches and tough times.

In 1734, land between the Blackwater and Meherrin Rivers was named Nottoway Parish after the small communities of Native Americans found there, and soon thereafter it was settled as Southampton County. Over time, the county had seven disparate townships later linked by a railroad. Like many Southern counties, Southampton's populace was comprised of Native Americans, whites, free blacks, and slaves existing in a predominantly cotton and peanut plantation economy. The devastation of the cott...

Are You Interested In Learning How To Become A Sous Vide Cooking Master?Using this Sous Vide Cookbook, you can utilize these practical and simple recipes that help you to produce the best possible quality meals for an everyday diet. However, while this Sous Vide Cookbook provides recipes for great tasting meals, it can definitely be a little challenging if you are the type of person who loves to switch things up in the kitchen on a daily basis.That is where...

"Behind the Shifting Cracks" follows the extraordinary journey of three brothers, Fallon, Kaden, and Edison Fletcher, whose magical heritage allows them to glimpse hidden realms behind the cracks in their world. Each brother brings a unique gift. Fallon senses the subtle currents of magic. Kaden channels joy to amplify its power. Edison grounds their abilities with careful strategy.As they explore these mysterious portals, the brothers encounter enchanted creatures, forgotten spiri...

There are turtles in the attic today! But what could they be doing up there that is making so much noise?Maybe theyre spinning around till they get dizzy and then falling down. Or perhaps theyre bouncing on their beds and then falling on their heads! They could be baking cookies, playing hopscotch, or jumping off chairs. Then, when it gets late, theyre ready to put on pajamas, hide under the covers, snuggle with their mother, and finally get some rest.In this childrens stor...

This book contains proven steps and strategies on how to use guided reading for intermediate grade school learners.Whether you are a teacher who wants to use guided reading in the classroom or a parent who wishes to read to their children more often at night, you will find that this book can help you effectively support your children's literacy development.Here is a preview of what you'll learn:The importance of guided readingThe ...