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Using established concepts from history, religion, anthropology, and newly developed concepts in neurobiology and archaeology, Creative Cultures integrates these disciplines into new and unique insights that reveal five cultures, both ancient and modern, whose beliefs continue to dominant our knowledge today. This book tells the story of why these five, interconnected cultures survived and why they shape our lives. Creative Cultures examines t...

Excerpt from The Art of the Singer Practical Hints About Vocal, Technics and Style The author hopes that in this volume the teacher, the student and the lover of singing will find set forth in a clear and comprehensible manner what he has been able to learn in twenty-five years of careful study. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a ...

Excerpt from The Story of Music The author believes that he has consulted the best interests of the reader by making free use, not only of the facts published by the standard historians and biographers but also of the opin ions of those who are accepted authorities. He has, however, set forth his own opinions at some length, and the reader will readily distinguish them by the manner of their presentation. The chapter on Wagner and the Opera o...

Excerpt from Pipes and Timbrels Amor Triumphator Silences Love's Harmony Love's Silence A Song in October From Afar Sleeping By The Sea Shore Love that Liveth Ultima Thule Old Love. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconst...

Excerpt from Early History of Singing The aim of this book should be easily deduced from its title. The author has endeavored to trace the development of the modern art of sing ing from the beginning of the Christian era to the time of Alessandro Scarlatti. He has treated of vocal forms only to the extent requisite to make clear the character of the technic and the style of each period. His main object has been to show what singers were expec...

Excerpt from Afloat With the Flag Well, he's left his home without his father's consent, child, and that isn't a good thing for any one to do at any time or under any circumstances. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconst...

Excerpt from The Orchestra and Orchestral Music Development of the conductor, which is given in this volume. The author has endeavored to make his work complete by describing the duties of the con ductor and the requisites of good orchestral playing, and by recounting brie¿y the story of the growth of the orchestra and the development of its music. All other books on the orchestra which the author has seen are for the professional musician. I...

Excerpt from Henderson Hamlin's Lightning Calculator: Containing the Shortest, Simplest In the addition of long columns of figures, which frequently occur in books of accounts, in order to add them with certainty, and, at the same tim9, with ease and expedition, study well the fol lowing method, which practice will ren der familiar, easy, rapid, and certain. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and cla...

The Worm in the Wheat is a compelling tale of political intrigue, violence, shifting allegiances, extreme poverty, and the recalcitrance of one woman. Above all, it is a multileveled interpretation of the Mexican revolution and the ultimate failure of agrarian reform. Timothy J. Henderson recounts the story of Rosalie Evans, a woman who lost her life defending her Mexican hacienda in defiance of confiscation decrees. This dramatic narrative is...

Excerpt from Richard Wagner His Life and His Dramas: A Biographical Study of the Man and an Explanation, HisThe purpose of this book is to supply Wagner lovers with a single work which shall meet all their needs. The author has told the story of Wagner's life, ex plained his artistic aims, given the history of each of his great works, examined its literary sources, shown how Wagner utilised them, surveyed the musical plan of each drama, and se...

Excerpt from The Elements of Navigation: A Short and Complete Explanation of the Standard Methods of Finding the Position of a Ship at Sea and the Course to Be Steered, Designed for the Instruction of Beginners The history of the three years 1914 to 1917 has been made with astounding rapidity and no part of it has been more absorbing than that dealing with naval Operations. The position of our own country in the beginning of the great Europea...

Excerpt from The Fitness of the Environment: An Inquiry Into the Biological Significance of the Properties of MatterAs civilization has progressed, these early hypotheses have received endless criticism, and their definition has been continually sharpened. Meantime natural science has sought and provided ever more accurate accounts of the phenomena which first sug gested them to man, and of countless other forms and transformations of matter a...

Excerpt from Alvira Alias OreaAlvira dunbar was a young girl, belonging to industrious parents, who, by perseverence, gave their young daughter a musical education in pianoforte technic. They sent her to a musical conservatory, where she made great progress in her studies, which drew the attention of the noble, benevolent Duchess of Davenport, who, at spare times, visited the pupils in the conservatory.About the PublisherForgotten Books publis...

Excerpt from Preludes and Studies: Musical Themes of the Day I. - Laying the Foundations. II. - Development of the Technique. Iii.-the Modern Concerto. IV. - Some Living Players. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruc...

There are a few simple rules Daniel follows. Rule One: never let an adult see your weakness. Daniel made that mistake and look where he ended up-summer camp. Rule Two: never make fun of the person who feeds you, unless you like Miss Gunderson's peppery pancakes and green hamburgers. Rule Three: stay away from girls who love Glitter Ponies. They have cooties, after all. And Rule Four: never, ever lose your magic pencil. But ...

Excerpt from The Oak Amongst the Pines: And Other Poems It is with a feeling of unworthiness' that the author of this little volume ventures to dedicate its contents to the members of that large and growing body of business men associated under the name of United Commercial Travelers. As a member of that' guild the author is pleased to record his belief in its uplifting in¿uence upon its members and the work in which they are eu~ gaged. Abo...

Social Inspiration is a compilation of quotes written by Aric J. Henderson during his four years in college. These original quotes are a combination of Aric's creativity coupled with Godly wisdom and even a little humor. Many were inspired by Bible readings. These words of wisdom will encourage college students who desire to live for God and who are seeking strength to maintain spiritual growth during their college years. Every college student...

Excerpt from The Soul of a Tenor a Romance About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in t...

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Several tales feature women wronged seeking the ultimate revenge, empowered by the spirit of Lady Justice.