This book examines music notation, sound, and structure; musical composition and form; the various characteristics of instruments as well as their classification and history, including electronic instruments; musical performance and expression; and styles and genres of music in Western cultures.

Photography is generally considered to have had its birth in 1839, when Louis-Jacques-Mand Daguerre first revealed his photographic process to the public. Increasingly, cameras have become more automated and electronic over the years. In spite of the increasing sophistication of the equipment, however, the photographer's eye continues to be all-important. Photography remains a unique human act. This compendium focuses on the technology of photography,...

Teaches spinners how to create smooth lustrous yarns from a gorgeous but tricky and sometimes intimidating fiber in this second installment in a series of fiber specific books. Author Sara Lamb discusses the various forms in which silk is available--combed top, bricks, noils, hankies, and bells--and how best to card, prep, and spin them, specifically touching on trouble spots such as drafting and adding twist. She also covers finishing yarns--cleaning...

"Books in the A Practical Guide for Owners and Breeders series explore in detail all aspects of owning and caring for individual breeds of dog. Written in an accessible style, this book focuses on providing practical information about caring for your Golden Retriever, and will be an essential resource for all dog owners and professionals. Topics covered include breed standard; choosing a puppy or rescue dog; care at every stage of life, puppy through...

Welcome to the skilled trade field! If you're interested in a career in trade, you've come to the right book. So, what exactly do these people do on the job, day in and day out? What kind of skills and educational background do you need to succeed in these fields? How much can you expect to make, and what are the pros and cons of these various fields? Is this even the right career path for you? How do you avoid burnout and deal with stress? This book...

"Education Professionals includes interviews with education professionals in the field, covers three main areas of this field that have proven to be stable, lucrative, and growing professions. - Early Childhood Education - Primary Education - Secondary Education"--

Welcome to the first responders field! If you are interested in a career as a first responder, you've come to the right book. So what exactly do these people do on the job, day in and day out? What kind of skills and educational background do you need to succeed in these fields? How much can you expect to make, and what are the pros and cons of these various fields? Is this even the right career path for you? How do you avoid burnout and deal with...

Doing genealogy searches isn't as easy as the database commercials would have you think. How does a new researcher identify which resources meet his or her specific research needs? And how can libraries and librarians offer help to the new generation of on-line genealogists? Pennavaria offers a clearly delineated context for family history research.