The magic of chanting has a calming, awakening and sometimes even consciousness-altering mystery about it. From singing hymns together in church to learning nursery songs in kindergarten, we’ve all experienced the joy and resonance chanting can bring. In his early days as a rock musician, Robert Gass tapped into "the tribal music of the collective," and went on to become the founder of Spring Hill Music.

Arguing, Reasoning, and Thinking Well offers an engaging and accessible introduction to argumentation and critical thinking. With a pro-social focus, the volume encourages readers to value civility when engaged in arguing and reasoning. Authors Gass and Seiter, renowned for their friendly writing style, include real-world examples, hypothetical dialogues, and editorial cartoons to invite readers in. The text includes a full chapter devoted to the ethics of argument, as well as con...

The complete guide to diet, exercise, supplements, lifestyle training, and how your body works.Written By: Robert Drapkin, Donny Kim, and Ashleigh Gass.

The eighth edition of this field-leading textbook provides an accessible and rigorous presentation of the major theories and processes of persuasion and their applications to a variety of real-world contexts.In addition to presenting established theories and models, this text encourages students to develop and apply general conclusions about persuasion in real-world settings. Along the way, students are introduced to the practice of social influence in an array of contexts (e.g., a...

1931, Mississippi..Young upstart blues musician Robert Johnson is bullied by his elders, Charley Patton and Son House. He leaves to get his act together. Hit the road, shake some dust.By way of New York, he travels to Europe. On his way, he meets a slew of remarkable people — Blind Blake, Nicola Tesla, Louise Brooks, Frida Kahlo, James Ensor, and many others. He learns and steals from all. In Antwerp, something happens.Back in the USA, Johnson stuns everyone with hi...

1931, Mississippi.De jonge, opkomende bluesmuzikant Robert Johnson wordt gepest door zijn oudere collega's Charley Patton en Son House. Hij vertrekt om zijn leven op orde te krijgen. Hij gaat op pad, om even weg te zijn. Via New York reist hij naar Europa. Onderweg ontmoet hij een hele reeks opmerkelijke mensen: Blind Blake, Nicola Tesla, Louise Brooks, Frida Kahlo, Jean Harlow, James Ensor en vele anderen. Hij leert van hen en steelt hun ideeën. In Antwerpen gebeurt er iets. Terug...