From prehistoric songwriting to digital recording, discover the history of the world’s favorite art formNo other art is as popular—or pervasive—as music. With just a few clicks, anyone can cue up (and critique) Chopin or Cher, The Bangles or The Beatles—even the brand-new Beyoncé. But things weren’t always this way.In this brisk, breakneck history under 300 pages, award-winning composer, author, and broadcaster Andrew Ford replays the dramatic evolution of ...

The digital revolution has dramatically changed the way customers gather information about brands. You are no longer in charge of your brand and reputation, your customers are. By understanding and utilizing the power of social media you can be in control of your brand. In Creating a Powerful Brand you'll learn the five key steps to creating and managing your personal brand.

Modeling the Environment was the first textbook in an emerging field—the modeling techniques that allow managers and researchers to see in advance the consequences of actions and policies in environmental management. This new edition brings the book thoroughly up to date and reaffirms its status as the leading introductory text on the subject.System dynamics is one of the most widely known and widely used methods of modeling. The fundamental principles of this approach are...

By "literary criticism" we usually mean a self-conscious act involving the technical and aesthetic appraisal, by individuals, of autonomous works of art. Aristotle and Plato come to mind. The word "social" does not. Yet, as this book shows, it should--if, that is, we wish to understand where literary criticism as we think of it today came from. Andrew Ford offers a new understanding of the development of criticism, demonstrating that its roots stretch back long before the sophists to publi...

Even if you know the Apache web server inside and out, you still need an occasional on-the-job reminder -- especially if you're moving to the newer Apache 2.x. Apache 2 Pocket Reference gives you exactly what you need to get the job done without forcing you to plow through a cumbersome, doorstop-sized reference.This Book provides essential information to help you configure and maintain the server quickly, with brief explanations that get directly to the point. It covers Ap...

'I have dedicated 15 years to developing the e-ttraction method to help passionate people to build their own business so they can find freedom of time and money through entrepreneurship.'Andrew Forde-ttraction is a practical and proven 12-step method that builds a powerful portfolio business around your personal brand, family and lifestyle.Whether you're a top-shelf corporate escapee, a fed-up middle manager or a young entrepreneur the e-ttraction method can help yo...

No art form is as widely discussed—or as readily available—as music. With the click of just a few buttons, modern humans can decide what they think of the brand-new Beyoncé just as quickly as they can form opinions on Brahms or the Beatles or Bob Dylan. But things weren't always this way. In this brisk, breakneck history, award-winning musician and broadcaster Andrew Ford dives into the constant evolutions and reinventions that have led to the popularity and accessibility of modern music. ...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. This written text was created using AI. **Still Here: Life Unresolved** is a memoir about what happens after the war—when the deployment ends, but the nervous system doesn’t reset.Told in clear, scene-driven chapters, Andrew Ford traces his path from early life and the search for stability into military service and the long aftermath back home. This is the part of the story most people don’t see: the private cost of reintegration, the stra...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Xander Xerus loves to gather useful things.Seed pods, smooth shells, bark pieces, berries, and shiny stones all seem worth saving in his hidden storehouse. The more Xander collects, the safer he feels—until his burrow becomes so crowded that his treasures start causing trouble.With help from kind friends, Xander begins to learn that good stewardship means caring wisely for what he has, not keeping everything for himself. Some thing...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. On the rare night of the Midnight Bloom, Moonvine Hollow comes alive with glowing flowers, shimmering moss, and soft moonlight. Uma Unicorn loves the hidden grove and knows her own light is special. When she tries to make the celebration brighter and more dazzling, she accidentally overwhelms the hollow and throws its gentle beauty out of balance.As flowers close, paths become hard to follow, and the night no longer feels peaceful, Uma mus...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. When Zach Zebra finds a beautiful lantern on a quiet hill trail, he is tempted to keep it. It is bright, special, and unlike anything he has ever held before. But deep inside, Zach knows it does not belong to him.What begins as one hard choice turns into a meaningful journey of honesty, courage, kindness, and faith. After Zach returns the lantern to its owner, he joins Finn Fox in helping Wendy Walrus keep an important promise. As a storm ...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Theo Turtle likes quiet mornings, careful steps, and taking his time. But when the Windy Hill Race is announced, Theo starts comparing himself to his faster friends. Casey Cat is quick, Riley Rabbit is springy, and Daisy Duck seems to glide around every turn. The more Theo compares, the smaller he feels.On race day, Theo worries he will fall behind. But along the trail, something unexpected happens. A friend needs help, and Theo’s steady h...