Songs of Love Lost and Found

Songs of Love Lost and Found
Author: Jo Beverley
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 177
Release: 2012-11-20
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1476708851

Featuring five deliciously romantic stories set in historical and high fantasy worlds, this exclusive eBook set is the perfect gift for any romance reader. Featuring stories by Jo Beverley, Cecelia Holland, Robin Hobb, Jacqueline Carey, and Tanith Lee, this collection of five wonderful romantic stories from five wickedly creative authors includes beautiful maids and clever minstrels, orphans destined for greatness and spies thirsting for revenge, and a pair of lovers who must struggle against the forces of magic and fate. Originally published in the anthology Songs of Love and Death (edited by George R.R. Martin and Gardner Dozois), these compelling stories are specially packaged in one eBook set at a great price.

Music Love: Lost and Found

Music Love: Lost and Found
Author: Bension Varon
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages: 233
Release: 2019-09-03
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1796054534

Mozart (1759-1791), in whose shadow Mr. Varon is shown above, was (together with Bach and Beethoven) one of the fathers of classical music. He was also a full contemporary of Adam Smith (1723-1790), father of classical economics.They died a year apart, and they both deserved and have been honored with statues. This book leaves no doubt about where Mr. Varon’s preferences lie, especially in his retirement. The book follows in substance and in spirit his last one titled Book Love: Twelve Essays on an Affair without End (2018). Mr. Varon lives and writes in Alexandria, Virginia and can be reached at [email protected]

Just a Car

Just a Car
Author: Sophie Hansard
Publisher: Field Books
Total Pages: 245
Release:
Genre: Humor
ISBN:

Meet Andy. He's a struggling musician, a dreamer with a beat-up Corsa and a heart full of melodies. His life is a symphony of ups and downs, a chaotic composition of rent struggles, unrequited love, and gigs in dimly lit bars. But through it all, Andy finds solace in his car, a trusty companion that reflects his ever-changing aspirations. As Andy navigates the twists and turns of life, he trades in his trusty Corsa for a more stable Volvo, a symbol of his desire for a predictable rhythm. But as the Volvo's comfort begins to feel like a cage, he impulsively purchases a convertible, yearning for the freedom of the open road. This story is a testament to the human spirit, a celebration of resilience and the enduring power of dreams. It's a reminder that even the most mundane vehicle can become a symbol of hope, a vessel for the pursuit of a life that sings. So, grab your keys, turn up the radio, and get ready to join Andy on a journey that's as unpredictable as life itself. After all, in the grand scheme of things, it's not the car that matters – it's the journey and the stories we tell along the way.

Hard News

Hard News
Author: Toni Jones
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 2927
Release: 2016-06-13
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1440599424

Stop the presses! These ten intrepid newsmen and women will stop at nothing when it comes to getting the story, even if it means losing their hearts along the way. No Secrets in Spandex: Allegations of drug use surround bike racer Jacob Hunter, and reporter Ariel Hays is ready to do anything to get that story--except reveal her own secrets. Special Angel: A diva with no record of her past, classical singer Angelique must search the globe to find her true identity, with sexy investigative reporter Brian Andrews hot on her heels. Falling Again: When Fiona McCarthy's investigative news piece and Nick St. Claire's photography assignment intersect, can their feelings for each other survive her need to get the story and his to frame the perfect shot? Love's Justice: Profiler Sarah Johnson is not ready for the deceit and corruption investigative reporter Justin Breslow discovers surrounding her mother's death, nor the danger he brings to her life and her heart. Thunder in the Night: Investigative journalist Allison Belsar is insulted when she's assigned a routine travel story, until it becomes anything but ordinary--or safe. Can she trust the gorgeous tour guide who may be her savior, or could he be the man who wants her dead? Creatures of the Moon: After being attacked in the wild, Lydia Davis starts to change in a way that only journalist Ryan Williams can understand. But how can he help her without revealing his own shapeshifting secret? Best Laid Plans: Anchorwoman Violet Gallagher and hotshot photojournalist Jake Macintyre are on very different career paths. Is one enchanted evening worth a lifetime of dreams? A Man for All Seasons: On a whim, journalist Janey Turner agrees to spend Thanksgiving with Joe Argenti, the editor she's never met in person before. When breaking news interrupts their suddenly romantic dinner, will her professional dreams cost her a merry Christmas? High Octane: Unleashed: TV journalist Vivienne McCloud's first big assignment is to draw out F1 driver Adam Fontaine's secrets. While getting to know the stoic speedster she finds far more than she bargained for--including some serious sparks and a story that will threaten both of their careers. Hot Off the Press: After Leigh Cameron's father dies, the seasoned journalist thinks returning to her sleepy hometown to run the family's newspaper will be easy as pie. But her father's right-hand man, David Stone, is an arrogant tyrant, the paper's in serious financial trouble, and the town is harboring some ugly secrets. Leigh must work closely with David to get to the bottom of things, but is it too close for comfort? Sensuality Level: Sensual

Tune In

Tune In
Author: Mark Lewisohn
Publisher: Crown
Total Pages: 970
Release: 2016-10-11
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1101903295

Now in paperback, Tune In is the New York Times bestseller by the world’s leading Beatles authority – the first volume in a groundbreaking trilogy about the band that revolutionized music. The Beatles have been in our lives for half a century and surely always will be. Still, somehow, their music excites, their influence resonates, their fame sustains. New generations find and love them, and while many other great artists come and go, the Beatles are beyond eclipse. So . . . who really were these people, and just how did it all happen? 'The Beatles story' is everywhere. Told wrong from early on, rehashed in every possible way and routinely robbed of its context, this is a phenomenon in urgent need of a bright new approach. In his series All These Years, Mark Lewisohn – the world-recognized Beatles historian – presses the Refresh button to relate the entire story as it’s never been told or known before. Here is a full and accurate biography at last. It is certain to become the lasting word. Tune In is book one of three, exploring and explaining a period that is by very definition lesser-known: the formative pre-fame years, the teenage years, the Liverpool and Hamburg years – in many ways the most absorbing and incredible period of them all. The Beatles come together here in all their originality, attitude, style, speed, charisma, appeal, daring and honesty, the tools with which they’re about to reshape the world. It’s the Beatles in their own time, an amazing story of the ultimate rock band, a focused and colorful telling that builds and builds to leave four sharp lads from Liverpool on the very brink of a whole new kind of fame. Using impeccable research and resources, Tune In is a magisterial work, an independent biography that combines energy, clarity, objectivity, authority and insight. The text is anti-myth, tight and commanding – just like the Beatles themselves. Here is the Beatles story as it really was. Throw away what you think you know and start afresh.

Liberated Threads

Liberated Threads
Author: Tanisha C. Ford
Publisher: UNC Press Books
Total Pages: 273
Release: 2015-09-14
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1469625164

From the civil rights and Black Power era of the 1960s through antiapartheid activism in the 1980s and beyond, black women have used their clothing, hair, and style not simply as a fashion statement but as a powerful tool of resistance. Whether using stiletto heels as weapons to protect against police attacks or incorporating African-themed designs into everyday wear, these fashion-forward women celebrated their identities and pushed for equality. In this thought-provoking book, Tanisha C. Ford explores how and why black women in places as far-flung as New York City, Atlanta, London, and Johannesburg incorporated style and beauty culture into their activism. Focusing on the emergence of the "soul style" movement—represented in clothing, jewelry, hairstyles, and more—Liberated Threads shows that black women's fashion choices became galvanizing symbols of gender and political liberation. Drawing from an eclectic archive, Ford offers a new way of studying how black style and Soul Power moved beyond national boundaries, sparking a global fashion phenomenon. Following celebrities, models, college students, and everyday women as they moved through fashion boutiques, beauty salons, and record stores, Ford narrates the fascinating intertwining histories of Black Freedom and fashion.

Unraveled

Unraveled
Author: Maggie Sefton
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2011-06-07
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1101515961

The newest yarn from the national bestselling author of Skein of the Crime. Spring is in the air of Fort Connor, Colorado-a time of new beginnings for the House of Lambspun knitters. But for fellow knitter Jennifer's new real estate client, it is his end. He's been murdered and Kelly Flynn is left unraveling a tangle of clues. This may prove to be her most challenging project yet.

The Americas [2 volumes]

The Americas [2 volumes]
Author: Kimberly J. Morse
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 1037
Release: 2022-08-23
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1440852391

This two-volume encyclopedia profiles the contemporary culture and society of every country in the Americas, from Canada and the United States to the islands of the Caribbean and the many countries of Latin America. From delicacies to dances, this encyclopedia introduces readers to cultures and customs of all of the countries of the Americas, explaining what makes each country unique while also demonstrating what ties the cultures and peoples together. The Americas profiles the 40 nations and territories that make up North America, Central America, the Caribbean, and South America, including British, U.S., Dutch, and French territories. Each country profile takes an in-depth look at such contemporary topics as religion, lifestyle and leisure, cuisine, gender roles, dress, festivals, music, visual arts, and architecture, among many others, while also providing contextual information on history, politics, and economics. Readers will be able to draw cross-cultural comparisons, such as between gender roles in Mexico and those in Brazil. Coverage on every country in the region provides readers with a useful compendium of cultural information, ideal for anyone interested in geography, social studies, global studies, and anthropology.

Diction in Context

Diction in Context
Author: Brenda Smith
Publisher: Plural Publishing
Total Pages: 377
Release: 2019-10-08
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1635501245

Diction in Context is a unique and highly practical textbook for singers learning to sing in English, Italian, German, and French. Each chapter is designed for use in diction courses in academic music and voice programs, helping students learn through pronunciation, articulation, enunciation, punctuation, and cultural context in each language. Students and teachers of singing will benefit from the text’s pertinent biographical, historical and literary sources along with diction rules and textual examples of English, Italian, German and French song. For each language, there is a section on sentence structure and syntax intended to assist readers with poetic analysis and word-by-word translations. Representative song texts are provided for the purpose of comparative listening and phonetic transcription. Comparative listening reveals subtle differences in expression and diction. In addition, the texts are presented in a workbook format, allowing space for IPA dictation practice. Diction in Context provides singers with the tools needed to delve deeply into the poetry and music they sing, to pronounce text accurately and to feel confident in expressing it. By combining English, Italian, German, and French into one easy-to-use textbook, students will benefit from a comparative perspective of singing in each language. Key Features: *Repertoire lists are provided for each language and are designed to be used for class presentations and assessments *Discussion questions to challenge reader comprehension of key concepts and songs *Word-by-word translations to accompany foreign language texts *An end-of-book glossary featuring definitions of terms in the text as well as terminology encountered in related literature *Three practical appendices, including: o Practice drills, quizzes, and assessment forms o A list of additional resources for diction learning o An Index of Works Cited featuring all poems and songs referenced in the book in one easily accessible list Disclaimer: Please note that ancillary content (such as documents, audio, and video, etc.) may not be included as published in the original print version of this book.

Like Water Slipping Through My Fingers

Like Water Slipping Through My Fingers
Author: Phyllistine Goode Poole
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages: 153
Release: 2023-03-27
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1669871851

“No use living if you can’t be happy,” says the main character, Doris. Her words are prophetic. In the meantime, free-spirited Doris works hard at having fun and brings the author, her teenage babysitter, Tina, along for the ride. Doris is not the kind of woman Tina’s protective father and grandfather, a preacher with an eye for the ladies, approve of. That is, she is not a sweet little demure housewife. When her father-in-law complains that she is not acting like a lady, Doris counters, “To hell with ladies!” The author takes the reader on an initial joyful and unconventional journey and along divergent paths of family relationships, Jim Crowism, tragedy, loss, and love. The author says this book is payment for the debt she owes to Doris for her caring sisterhood when she was a young girl suffering a great loss and for the good times.