Idiot Verse

Idiot Verse
Author: Keaton Henson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015
Genre: English poetry
ISBN: 9781908998842

Bestseller Combining whimsical illustrations with poems of love, humour and celebration of the ups and downs of being a touring recording artist, Idiot Verse is a delightful book in the tradition of Leonard Cohen and John Lennon. It's a singer-songwriter's notebook to himself, and the world, and sure to impress fans especially, of which Henson has many.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Writing Poetry

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Writing Poetry
Author: Nikki Moustaki
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 376
Release: 2001-04-01
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1440695636

Discover the poet within! You’ve read poetry that has touched your heart, and you’d like to improve your own writing technique. But even though you have loads of inspiration, you’re discovering that good instruction can be as elusive as a good metaphor. The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Writing Poetry will help you compose powerful, emotion-packed poems that you can be proud of. You’ll learn: • Simple explanations of poetry building blocks, such as metaphor, imagery, symbolism, and stanzas. • Steps to the poetic process. • Easy-to-follow guidelines for writing sonnets, sestinas, narrative poems, and more. • Fun exercises to help you master the basics of poetry writing. • How to avoid clichés and other poetry pitfalls. • Advice on writers’ conferences and workshops. • Tips on getting your poetry published. • Good poems that will inspire your own work. • Strategies to beat writer’s block.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Singing

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Singing
Author: Phyllis Fulford
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 276
Release: 2003
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781592570867

The human voice is the most popular musical instrument, and vocal singing is like any other musical endeavour- it takes discipline, practice (and some talent) to do it well. CIG to Singingoffers readers an easy-to-use guide to the process of becoming a singer. Readers will learn how to find their ideal singing range, how to improve their basic technique, how to stand and breathe properly, how to sing in different musical styles, and the book is filled with numerous illustrations, musical examples and singing exercises. An audio CD includes examples of different techniques and accompaniments for the exercises, letting the reader hear the way they're supposed to sound and practice along. The book also contains a glossary of terms, singer's pronunciation reference, vocal problems troubleshooting guide, and a list of resources.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Critical Reading

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Critical Reading
Author: Amy Wall
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 403
Release: 2005-05-03
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 144069642X

The essential guide to looking at literature with your own two eyes. What students know about Shakespeare, Orwell, Dickens, and Twain is primarily what their instructors tell them. Here’s a book that teaches the students how to move on to the next level—evaluate and read critically on their own, trust their own opinions, develop original ideas, analyze characters, and find a deeper appreciation for fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and more. • Ideal companion for college students and accessible for the casual reader as well. • Covers fiction, poetry, narrative nonfiction, biographies and memoirs, essays and editorials, and newspapers, magazines, and journals. • Features examples from published writing. • Includes a reading list and a glossary of literary terms.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to American Literature

The Complete Idiot's Guide to American Literature
Author: Laurie E. Rozakis
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 500
Release: 1999
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 9780028633787

Looks at American authors from Washington Irving to John Updike and provides brief biographical sketches, excerpts and summaries of major works, and explanations of major literary movements

The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Art of Songwriting

The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Art of Songwriting
Author: Casey Kelly
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 347
Release: 2011-08-02
Genre: Music
ISBN: 110154337X

Now newbie songwriters can learn the craft—and sing their own praises online Beginning songwriters can hit the right note by starting out with the basics in this guide, including: • How to create melodies • How to create many different harmonies • Techniques using deliberate rhythm and stylistic changes • How to enable one's songwriting to grow and evolve • How to deal with songwriter's block • The best places to upload one's work for maximum exposure and opportunities

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Christian Prayers & Devotions

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Christian Prayers & Devotions
Author: James Bell Jr.
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 312
Release: 2007-02-06
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1440625654

How to talk to God. Through practical examples, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Christian Prayers and Devotions demonstrates the impact of down-to-earth conversations with God. Organized by topic, this volume is ideal for browsing through prayers and devotions according to the your interest-from joy and depression to assistance and gratitude-and contains both modern-day prayers and prayers from antiquity. --The only book currently on the market to include both prayers and devotions for Christians --Organized by topic: joy, depression, giving thanks at holiday time, asking for assurance, prayers of contentment, prayers of salvation, and much more --Author has written numerous books on religious topics and has been a prominent figure in religious publishing

The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Roman Empire

The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Roman Empire
Author: Eric Nelson
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 412
Release: 2002
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780028641515

You’re no idiot, of course. The battle scenes in Gladiator had you on the edge of your seat and wondering where you could find more information on the rise and fall of ancient Rome. But so far, your search has left you feeling like a blundering barbarian. Pick yourself up off the coliseum floor! Consult The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to the Roman Empire—a fun-to-read introduction to the fascinating history, people, and culture of ancient Rome. In this Complete Idiot’s Guide®, you get: --The history of the Roman Empire’s rise and fall. --An idiot-proof introduction to the great epic literature of the Roman Republic. --A survey of the Romans in arts and popular culture. --Fascinating details of some of history’s most nefarious emperors, including Nero, Caligula, and Commodus.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Music Composition

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Music Composition
Author: Michael Miller
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2005-10-04
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1615644725

Write the songs that make the whole world sing. A step-by-step guide to writing music, this book shows musicians how to compose simple chord progressions and melodies, and leads them through more advanced compositional techniques and musical forms. Designed for composers of all types of music, it includes instruction on composing stand-alone melodies, using different scales and modes, themes and variations, orchestration, and composing for film, theater, and videogames. -Perfect complement to The Complete Idiot's Guide to Music Theory and The Complete Idiot's Guide to Songwriting -Includes a comprehensive glossary of musical terms, as well as an appendix of various computer-based composition tools -Easy-to-use oversize trim