A widely held vision of nineteenth-century American women is of lives lived in naive, domestic peace-the girls of Little Women making do until father comes home from the war. Nothing could be less true of Harriet Prescott Spofford's stories. In fact, her editor at the Atlantic Monthly at first refus..
Chosen from the four stylistic periods of piano repertoire and presented in their original form, the 100 pieces in this collection have been favorites of pianists throughout the years. To help in performance, the editors have realized ornaments and added editorial markings such as phrasing, expressi..
The world of the fashion professional is brought to vivid life with 101 concise, provocative lessons on such topics as how a designer anticipates cultural trends and understands the fashion consumer, the workings of the fashion calendar, how a design collection is conceived, the manufacture and sele..
Contains all the favorites, with highlights in both sacred and secular music. Titles: Angels from the Realms of Glory * Lovely Sky of Christmas Eve * What Can I Give Him * Sleep, O Sleep, My Lovely Child * Patapan * The White World of Winter * The Christmas Tree with Candles Glowing * Winter Wonderl..
Titles in this 72-song collection include All I Have to Do Is Dream * Be-Bop-A-Lula * Bye Bye, Love * Catch a Falling Star * Chantilly Lace * Earth Angel * Good Golly Miss Molly * I Only Have Eyes for You * I'm Walkin' * La Bamba * Let the Good Times Roll * The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wimoweh) * Lonely..
Titles in this 52-song collection include: Ain't Misbehavin' * Ain't She Sweet * Bye Bye Blackbird * Charleston * Five Foot Two, Eyes of Blue * Happy Days Are Here Again * Ida, Sweet As Apple Cider * If You Knew Susie (Like I Knew Susie) * I'm Just Wild About Harry * I'm Sitting on Top of the World ..
A guide to Middle Eastern cooking that contains an assortment of recipes for both traditional and modern dishes as well as providing a background on the history and lore of specific foods Author: Roden, Claudia Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0394471814 ISBN-..
The masterful Argentinian writer includes nineteen stories penned during the last seven years, tales about a couple's adventurous vacation in Africa, a disturbed man's erotic subway games, and other intriguing activities and situations Author: Julio Cortazar Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Binding: Hardc..
The three decades after World War II are often heralded as a “Golden Era” of American affluence. But as Lizabeth Cohen makes clear, the pursuit of prosperity defined much more than the nation’s economy; it also became a basic component of American citizenship. Consumers were encouraged to buy not ju..
Instructs the reader in the art of handwriting with an emphasis upon the italic style Author: Fairbank, Alfred J. Publisher: Watson-Guptill Pubns Binding: Paperback Language: English ISBN-10: 0823021866 ISBN-13: 9780823021864..
Sacher, Howard M., History Of Israel, A: From The Rise Of Zionism To Our Time Author: Sachar, Howard M. Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0394485645 ISBN-13: 9780394485645..
The acclaimed author of The Face of Battle examines centures of conflict in a variety of diverse societies and cultures. "Keegan is at once the most readable and the most original of living military historians . . . A History of Warfare is perhaps the most remarkable study of warfare that has yet be..
This book makes the startling case that North Americans were getting on the "information highway" as early as the 1700's, and have been using it as a critical building block of their social, economic, and political world ever since.By the time of the founding of the United States, there was a postal..
An extensive compilation of quotations from western literature arranged chronologically under topic headings and traced to their original sources Author: Mencken, H.L. Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0394400798 ISBN-13: 9780394400792..
This book is intended to help those who are contemplating performing or studying the Brahms Requiem. It provides historical information, performance considerations, musical analysis, and resource material for all who enjoy the musicology behind this magnificent work. It is especially directed toward..
Bound in publisher's original black quarter cloth and boards. Spine and cover stamped in gilt. Top edge stained red. Edited by Floyd E. Risvold. Author: Louis J Weichmann Publisher: Alfred A Knopf Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0394493192 ISBN-13: 9780394493190..
A year in the life of an aspiring, deeply committed ten-year-old gymnast is chronicled in photographs showing her at practice, in competitions, and at a summer work camp Author: Jill Krementz Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0394500806 ISBN-13: 9780394500805..
Turn on any classic rock station and you'll soon hear a song that Ken Scott worked on. As one of the preeminent recording engineers and producers of the 20th century, Ken has garnered gold, platinum, and diamond record sales awards; multiple Grammy nominations; and even a Clio award (for his recordi..
Accent on Achievement is a revolutionary, best-selling band method that will excite and stimulate your students through full-color pages and the most complete collection of classics and world music in any band method. The comprehensive review cycle in books 1 & 2 will ensure that students remember w..
Accent on Achievement is a revolutionary, best-selling band method that will excite and stimulate your students through full-color pages and the most complete collection of classics and world music in any band method. The comprehensive review cycle in books 1 & 2 will ensure that students remember w..
The Ultimate Beginners Series gets aspiring musicians started immediately with classic acoustic rock and blues riffs, chord patterns and more. Now, for the first time ever, the UBS Basics, Acoustic Rock and Fingerpicking books are combined in one complete book and DVD set. Follow along with 4 hours ..
Alfred's Basic Adult All-in-One Course is designed for use with a piano instructor for the beginning student looking for a truly complete piano course. It is a greatly expanded version of Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course that will include lesson, theory, and technique in a convenient, all-in-one" f..
Book 2 of the JOHN W. SCHAUM ADULT PIANO COURSE includes some fundamentals for the beginning player and some performance pieces with which to apply them. Also included is a Musical Dictionary. Author: Schaum, John W. Publisher: Alfred Music Binding: Paperback Language: English ISBN-10: 0769237142 IS..
Book 3 of the JOHN W. SCHAUM ADULT PIANO COURSE includes some fundamentals for the beginning player and some performance pieces with which to apply them. Also included is a Musical Dictionary. Author: Schaum, John W. Publisher: Alfred Music Binding: Paperback Language: English ISBN-10: 0769236545 IS..
State curriculum standards are mandating more coverage of geometry, as are the curricula for pre-service mathematics education and in-service teaching. Yet many secondary teachers know just enough geometry to stay one chapter ahead of their students! What’s more, most college-level geometry texts do..