The Craft of Musical Composition, Book I: Theory (Hindemith Paul)(Paperback)

The Craft of Musical Composition, Book I: Theory (Hindemith Paul)(Paperback)

(Schott). Originally published in the 1940s, Paul Hindemith's remakable textbooks are still the outstanding works of their kind. In contrast to many musical textbooks written by academic musicians, these were produced by a man who could play every instrument of the orchestra, could compose a

Musical Composition: Craft and Art (Belkin Alan)(Paperback)

An invaluable introduction to the art and craft of musical composition from a distinguished teacher and composer This essential introduction to the art and craft of musical composition is designed to familiarize beginning composers with principles and techniques applicable to a broad range of

Fundamentals of Musical Composition (Schoenberg Arnold)(Paperback / softback)

Fundamentals of Musical Composition represents the culmination of more than forty years in Schoenberg's life devoted to the teaching of musical principles to students and composers in Europe and

Little Book of Music Theory and Musical Terms(Book)

Berklee Music Theory, Book 2: Fundamentals of Harmony (Schmeling Paul)(Paperback)

(Berklee Methods). The second in a two-volume series based on over 40 years of music theory instruction at Berklee College of Music. This volume focuses on harmony, including triads, seventh chords, inversions, and voice leading for jazz, blues and popular music styles. You'll develop the tools

The Enduring Ancient Egyptian Musical System: Theory and Practice (Gadalla Moustafa)(Paperback)

Discover the cosmic roots of Egyptian musical, vocal, and dancing rhythmic forms. Learn the fundamentals (theory and practice) of music in the typical Egyptian way: simple, coherent, and comprehensive. Review a detailed description of the major Egyptian musical instruments, playing techniques,

The Routledge Handbook of Attachment: Theory (Holmes Paul)(Paperback)

The Routledge Handbook of Attachment: Theory provides a broadly based introduction to attachment theory and associated areas, written in an accessible style by experts from around the world. The book covers the basic theories of attachment and discusses the similarities and differences of the two

The Theory of Monopoly Capitalism (Foster John Bellamy)(Paperback)

In 1966, Paul Baran and Paul Sweezy published Monopoly Capital, a monumental work of economic theory and social criticismthat sought to reveal the basic nature of the capitalism of theirtime. Their theory, and its continuing elaboration by Sweezy, HarryMagdoff, and others in Monthly Review

The Age of Bowie (Morley Paul)(Paperback)

Author and industry insider Paul Morley explores the musical and cultural legacies left behind by 'The Man Who Fell to Earth.' Respected arts commentator and author Paul Morley, an artistic advisor to the curators of the highly successful retrospective exhibition David Bowie is for the Victoria &

Theory of Capital Development (Sweezy Paul M.)(Paperback)

Since its first publication in 1942, this book has become the classic analytical study of Marxist economics. Written by an economist who was a master of modern academic theory as well as Marxist literature, it has been recognized as the ideal textbook in its subject. Comprehensive, lucid,

Rent: The Complete Book and Lyrics of the Broadway Musical (Larson Jonathan)(Paperback)

RENT: THE COMPLETE BOOK AND LYRICS OF THE BROADWAY

Becoming Human: A Theory of Ontogeny (Tomasello Michael)(Paperback)

“A landmark in our understanding of human development.”?Paul Harris, author of Trusting What You’re Told“Magisterial…Makes an impressive argument that most distinctly human traits are established early in childhood and that the general chronology in which these traits appear can…be

Geometric Set Theory (Larson Paul B.)(Paperback / softback)

Introduces a new research direction in set theory: the study of models of set theory with respect to their extensional overlap or disagreement. The book considers a broad spectrum of objects from analysis, algebra, and combinatorics. The topic is nearly inexhaustible in its variety, and many

Words with Music: Creating the Broadway Musical Libretto (Engel Lehman)(Paperback)

The dean of Broadway musical directors examines the dynamics of how the book, music and lyrics work together to create such hits as My Fair Lady, Fiddler on the Roof, Guys and Dolls, Hair, Pal Joey, West Side Story, Company, South Pacific, Threepenny Opera and Porgy and Bess. Howard Kissel, chief

Random Vibrations: Theory and Practice (Wirsching Paul H.)(Paperback)

The most comprehensive text and reference available on the study of random vibrations, this book was designed for graduate students and for mechanical, structural, and aerospace engineers. Random Vibrations: Theory and Practice encompasses all the key topics, including fundamental background

The Cambridge Companion to Operetta (Belina Anastasia)(Paperback)

Those whose thoughts of musical theatre are dominated by the Broadway musical will find this book a revelation. From the 1850s to the early 1930s, when urban theatres sought to mount glamorous musical entertainment, it was to operetta that they turned. It was a form of musical theatre that crossed

The Theory of Partitions (Andrews George E.)(Paperback)

This book develops the theory of partitions. Simply put, the partitions of a number are the ways of writing that number as sums of positive integers. For example, the five partitions of 4 are 4, 3+1, 2+2, 2+1+1, and 1+1+1+1. Surprisingly, such a simple matter requires some deep mathematics for its

The Secrets to Amazing Photo Composition: 83 Composition Tools from the Masters (Photography Book) (Silber Marc)(Paperback)

#1 Amazon Best Seller ─ The Secrets to Creating Amazing PhotosLearn the secrets to composition: There's a common misconception that composition is mysterious and that only certain people have that natural gift for the techniques involved. The truth is that composition involves a set of skills

Juneteenth (Revised) (Ellison Ralph)(Paperback)

'Ellison sought no less than to create a Book of Blackness, a literary composition of the tradition at its most sublime and fundamental.' --Henry Louis Gates, Jr., TIME From the renowned author of the classic novel Invisible Man, Ralph Ellison's Juneteenth is brilliantly crafted, moving, and wise

Diplomacy in the 21st Century: A Brief Introduction (Sharp Paul)(Paperback)

This book provides an introduction to the theory and practice of diplomacy and its vital role in an era of increasing international uncertainty. The work employs a distinctive 'diplomatic perspective' on international relations and argues that the experience of conducting diplomacy gives rise to a

Sketch for a Theory of the Emotions (Sartre Jean-Paul)(Paperback)

Although written fairly early in his career, in 1939, Sketch for a Theory of the Emotions is considered to be one of Jean-Paul Sartre's most important pieces of writing. It not only anticipates but argues many of the ideas to be found in his famous Being and Nothingness. By subjecting the emotion

Theory of Religion (Bataille Georges)(Paperback)

Theory of Religion brings to philosophy what Bataille's earlier book, The Accursed Share, brought to anthropology and history; namely, an analysis based on notions of excess and expenditure. Bataille brilliantly defines religion as so many different attempts to respond to the universe's relentless

Music and Probability (Temperley David (Associate Professor of Music Theory University of Rochester))(Paperback / softback)

Exploring the application of Bayesian probabilistic modeling techniques to musical issues, including the perception of key and meter.In Music and Probability, David Temperley explores issues in music perception and cognition from a probabilistic perspective. The application of probabilistic ideas

The Little Book of String Theory (Gubser Steven S.)(Pevná vazba)

The essential beginner's guide to string theory The Little Book of String Theory offers a short, accessible, and entertaining introduction to one of the most talked-about areas of physics today. String theory has been called the 'theory of everything.' It seeks to describe all the fundamental