Why Do People Sing?: On Voice (Scannell Paddy)(Paperback)

Why Do People Sing?: On Voice (Scannell Paddy)(Paperback)

In Why Do People Sing? Paddy Scannell explores some of the mysteries at the heart of vocal communication. What explains the communicative musicality of the voices between parent and child as a baby learns to talk? Can readers of fiction hear the voices of authors and characters within soundless

Sight-Sing Any Melody Instantly: Voice (Phillips Mark)(Paperback)

(Instructional). Many voice students are incorrectly taught to sight-sing by memorizing the sounds of intervals. This book is for you if you'd like to be able to look at any melody and instantly know how it sounds. It will show you how to memorize the sound of each scale degree in both major and

Media and Communication (Scannell Paddy)(Pevná vazba)

Media and Communication traces the historical development of media and communication studies in the 20th century. Paddy Scannell explores how the field formed and developed in both North America and in Europe, expertly introducing and explaining a host of essential media thinkers, ideas and

Psychology: Why We Smile, Strive, and Sing (Rubini Julie)(Paperback)

A fascinating exploration of why we do the things we do, according to science Dive into the psychology of the human brain with STEM activities and research projects that get readers excited about learning their own minds. Psychology: Why We Smile, Strive, and Sing introduces students to the

Why Do People Migrate?: Labour Market Security and Migration Decisions (Duszczyk Maciej)(Paperback)

Migration is presently a topic that arouses universal interest. Why people choose to migrate is a question that sparks great discussion. Both economic and non-economic factors contribute to this monumental decision. This book, written by experts in the field, focuses on the issue of impact of the

Robert Adams: Why People Photograph: Selected Essays and Reviews (Adams Robert)(Paperback)

A now classic text on the art, Why People Photograph gathers a selection of essays by the great master photographer Robert Adams, tackling such diverse subjects as collectors, humor, teaching, money and dogs. Adams also writes brilliantly on Edward Weston, Paul Strand, Laura Gilpin, Judith Joy

Criminal - The Truth About Why People Do Bad Things (Gash Tom)(Paperback / softback)

Simply Christian: Why Christianity Makes Sense (Wright N. T.)(Paperback)

Why is justice fair? Why do we crave relationships? Why are so many people pursuing spirituality? For two thousand years Christianity has claimed to answer these mysteries, and in Simply Christian, renowned biblical scholar and Anglican bishop N. T. Wright demonstrates that it still does so today

Religious Hatred: Prejudice, Islamophobia and Antisemitism in Global Context (Hedges Paul)(Paperback)

Why does religion inspire hatred? Why do people in one religion sometimes hate people of another religion, and also why do some religions inspire hatred from others? This book shows how scholarly studies of prejudice, identity formation, and genocide studies can shed light on global examples of

And a Voice to Sing with: A Memoir (Baez Joan)(Paperback)

- The perfect time for a reissue: In October 2009, PBS will air a ninety-minute primetime special on Joan Baez as part of the Emmy Award-winning American Masters series. Told often from Baez's perspective, but supported by a rich performance and historical archive, the documentary centers on her

Singing Exercises for Dummies (Phillips Pamelia S.)(Paperback)

Build your voice up--and bring the house down! Some people are born with naturally beautiful voices, but even the best can get better by applying training that can make a performance truly soar. Singing Exercises For Dummies shows you how to do just that. Following the drills and exercises found

Understanding Material Culture (Woodward Ian)(Paperback)

Why are i-pods and mobile phones fashion accessories? Why do people spend thousands remodelling their perfectly functional kitchen? Why do people crave shoes or handbags? Is our desire for objects unhealthy, or irrational? Objects have an inescapable hold over us, not just in consumer culture but

Why Smart People Make Dumb Mistakes with Their Money (Johnson Kerry)(Paperback)

Why do investors constantly chase returns? Why do they buy mediocre investments that underperform the indexes? Why do they leave their money in investments that lose money yet are unwilling to sell until they increase in value? If you can understand your own behavior with money, you will become a

Consumer Psychology (McLeod)(Paperback)

- Why do people behave and think the way they do?- What makes people choose certain products and services?- How does consumption affect our everyday lives? Informed by psychological theory and supported by research, Consumer Psychology provides an overview to understanding consumer behaviour and

Voice & Speaking Skills for Dummies [With CD (Audio)] (Apps Judy)(Paperback)

Find your voice, and communicate with confidence Ever wondered why nobody hears you in meetings, or wished people would take you more seriously? Or maybe you're unhappy with your accent, or you feel insecure about your high-pitched or monotonous voice? Voice and Speaking Skills For Dummies will

Understanding People: Why We Long for Relationship (Crabb Larry)(Paperback)

Every attempt to help people must first begin with an effort to understand people, says Dr. Larry Crabb. And the only fully reliable source of information on that topic is the Bible.In this Gold Medallion Award-winning classic, Dr. Crabb affirms the power of the Scriptures to address the

Do Sing: Reclaim Your Voice. Find Your Singing Tribe. (Sills James)(Paperback)

Singing is one thing, but singing together is something else. Powerful and uplifting, group singing creates deep human connections and benefits our wellbeing. And it's fun. Vocal leader James Sills believes that group singing has the power to change lives. It is a joyful expression of our humanity

On Beauty (Smith Zadie)(Paperback / softback)

Why do we fall in love with the people we do? Why do we visit our mistakes on our children? What makes life truly beautiful? This is a story about a pair of feuding families - the Belseys and the Kipps - and a clutch of doomed affairs. It puts low morals among high ideals and asks some searching

Why Does The Pedlar Sing? (Feldwick Paul)(Paperback)

Throughout history, selling and entertainment have gone hand in hand - from the medieval pedlar and the medicine show, to generations of TV commercials featuring song and dance, comedy, and cartoon animals, right up to today's celebrities who launch their own multi-million dollar brands. There are

Four Minutes (Deleva Nataliya)(Paperback)

Giving voice to people living on the periphery in post-communist Bulgaria, Four Minutes centers around Leah, an orphan who suffered daily horrors growing up, and now struggles to integrate into society as a gay woman. She confronts her trauma by trying to volunteer at the orphanage, and to adopt a

Interpassivity: The Aesthetics of Delegated Enjoyment (Pfaller Robert)(Paperback)

Why do people record TV programmes instead of watching them? Why are former alcoholics pleased to let other people drink in their place? Why can ritual machines pray in place of believers? Robert Pfaller advances the theory of 'interpassivity' as delegated consumption and enjoyment. Applicable to

Surprising Stories Behind Everyday Stuff (Drimmer Stephanie)(Paperback)

Who invented pizza? Why do people shake hands? Why do we wear underwear? You'll find the answers to these questions and more in this new series from National Geographic

Why Axis - Hidden Motives and the Undiscovered Economics of Everyday Life (List John)(Paperback / softback)

Based on groundbreaking original research, The Why Axis is a colourful examination of why people do what they do - and how effective incentives can spur people to change their behaviour and achieve

Sing, Unburied, Sing - SHORTLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2018 (Ward Jesmyn)(Paperback / softback)