Popular Music Theory and Analysis: A Research and Information Guide uncovers the wealth of scholarly works dealing with the theory and analysis of popular music. This annotated bibliography is an exhaustive catalog of music-theoretical and musicological works that is searchable by subject, genre, and song title. It will support emerging scholarship and inquiry for future research on popular music.

This masterful survey of world religions presents a clear and concise portrait of the history, beliefs, and practices of Eastern and Western religions. The authors, both respected scholars of world religions, have over 50 years of combined teaching experience. Their book is accessibly written for introductory classes, can be easily adapted for one- or two-semester courses, and employs a neutral approach for broad classroom use.The third edition has been revised throughout, with upd...

Divine Consciousness is a personal presentation about a renewed heart that suffered from the wounds of emotional and physical abuse. Everyone experiences tragedy to some degree in their life. Learning how to respond to the consequences is what matters. Through a series of soul-searching essays and letters inspired by the word of God and the writings of the great saints, the Author shares his own spiritual journey which brings resolution to his life.

A research vessel's crew is shipwrecked on a mysterious island with a deadly past in this terrifying thriller by a New York Times–bestselling author.Mark Hawkins, former park ranger and expert tracker, is on board a research vessel studying the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. But his work is interrupted when his ship is plagued by malfunctions and the crew is battered by a raging storm . . .The next morning, the beaten crew awakens to find themselves an...

"Never before has the painful, knotty journey to maturity been depicted with such gusto. . . . Riotously profane" (Patrick McGrath, The New York Times Book Review).Thomas Penman is enduring a very bad adolescence. Growing up in dark, dingy 1950s England, Thomas has problems. These include an unspeakable personal hygiene issue, an eccentric, ailing grandfather who speaks to him in Morse code, an unrequited passion for the lovely Gwen Hackett, and an incrimi...

"Another crisply plotted tale from the fertile imagination of Jeremy Robinson. This one has it all, frozen Nazis, UFO crashes, Antarctica, and some really cool science. Plan to hunker down for all-nighter with this one. I did." -Steve Berry, New York Times bestselling author of The Jefferson Key"Robinson blends myth, science and terminal velocity action like no one else." -Scott Sigler, New York Times bestselling author of Noc...

In a world where financial uncertainty is a constant companion, "Mastering Your Money: A Guide to Financial Success" offers a guiding light toward a brighter financial future. This comprehensive and empowering book is your indispensable companion on the journey to financial mastery.Are you tired of living paycheck to paycheck, wondering where your hard-earned money disappears to? Do you dream of building a secure future, free from the anxiety of financial instability? If so, this b...

Better analysis for more accurate international financial valuation International Financial Statement Analysis, 4th Edition provides the most up-to-date detail for the successful assessment of company performance and financial position regardless of country of origin. The seasoned experts at the CFA Institute offer readers a rich, clear reference, covering all aspects from financial reporting mechanics and standards to understanding income and balance sheets. Comp...

Utopia ( Libellus vere aureus, nec minus salutaris quam festivus, de optimo rei publicae statu deque nova insula Utopia, "A little, true book, not less beneficial than enjoyable, about how things should be in the new island Utopia") is a work of fiction and socio-political satire by Thomas More (1478-1535), written in Latin and published in 1516. The book is a frame narrative primarily depicting a fictional island society and its religious, social, and political c...

In October of 1948, when I was five years old, my Grandfather, Thomas Allen, wanted to stay in touch with me. I had gone home to Connecticut after spending time with him at our family's summer home in Princeton, Massachusetts. One day I was surprised to get a letter in the mail containing a delightful drawing of an elephant and a rabbit. Thus began five years of happy communication with him.When I stayed with my grandparents, Grandad tucked me in at night with stories that he made ...

Practice the concepts, tools, and techniques of international financial statement analysisInternational Financial Statement Analysis Workbook gives busy professionals and those aspiring to a financial career a hands-on reference for understanding and applying the concepts and methodologies essential to accurate financial analysis. A companion to the International Financial Statement Analysis text, this practical workbook includes learning outcomes...

Sally Baynard is one of the best lawyers around. In the years since her divorce from Family Court Judge Joe Baynard, she dedicated herself to representing the worst and craziest Charleston, S.C. had to offer. But none of the murderers, burglars, or angry divorcing clients compared to Sherman, the dog her ex-husband appointed her to represent. Although the miniature Schnauzer found his way into her heart (and brought his handsome vet Tony along too), his case was a thorny one. With that bus...