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A wonderful new edition of our Cello Method book which teaches the beginning cello student everything they need to know. The book starts with Seating and Bow Hold, then covers all the details of the Language of Music, reading, writingand playing. Cello Method follows with Extensive Bowing Exercises and Stretch Position with Thorough Instruction and Material all the way through Shifting to 4th Position. Enchanting New Songs and Old Classics follow and are mixed with Detailed Explanations and Many Bowing Exercises to Create a Beautiful Soundwith the Bow. Cello Method has three different levels of bow instruction with bowing variations, exclusive to this method book only. Includes access to onlineaudio

CHRISTINE'S WORDS OFFER A TRUTHFUL COMMENTARY ABOUT THE BEAUTY AND RELATABILITY OF EVERYDAY LIFE FOR EVERY PERSON TO ENJOY... Her family, friends and the everyday events of her life provide the quintessential material for her gloriously warm and fun collection of poems, which balances themes of eccentricity, playfulness, amusement and honesty as perfectly as her own smile. Years prior, when invited to a dinner party, her husband was unable to make it. So, not being one to go alone, she created the perfect dinner partner in the form of a cardboard cut-out image of her husband to take as her date. This new husband became the often requested to attend guest at future parties... Christine's active participation in World Nude Gardening Day each May of the year is often commented on by neighbours and friends who frequent her garden activities with admiration... These are a few samples of Christine's exceptions and happenings that are presented to the world in this excellent collection of works by a passionate and charismatic woman of the community. "This is a wonderful book of prose, thoughts and experiences that will make you laugh and think all at once... Brilliant..." Helen, Indie Book reviewer

Progressive Cello Solo, Beginning Level goes beyond the traditional approach to teaching cello by seamlessly integrating educational content with a unique collection of forgotten old melodies and beautiful new ones. To capture the imagination of young students, many of these pieces are inspired by and named after animals. New techniques are introduced and explained followed by short exercises and illustrative pieces. The book also includes piano accompaniment for each piece, which makes the pieces great for recitals and enhances the learning experience. When used in conjunction with your basic method book, Progressive Cello Solos, Beginning Level serves as a delightful supplement to meet the needs of teachers and students. The goal is to make learning easier and more enjoyable, creating a long-lasting love of the cello and classical music in general.

Wonderfully simple and light-hearted biographies, perfect for children, teach lessons thru the composer's life and how they reacted to their circumstances and childhood. This is to depict that the great composers were 'human' and suffered hard times, but overcame their difficulties to become the best they could be. the majority of the pieces are written for the piano and violin and transcribed to let the cellists have fun too. Second cello parts are written to be interesting and stimulating both rhythmically and melodically; all typeset in a larger font appealing to children.

Cello Method Volume 2 is a comprehensive method for learning and mastering positions one through four on the cello. This book covers essentials such as sliding to and from lower positions, closed and stretch positions, understanding where the notes lie on the fingerboard, and knowing which fingers to use in each position. Fun etudes and exercises are included to help you learn to change positions correctly.

This comprehensive account of Arthurian in British art in the 19th century offers fresh insights into the significance of the legends.

A practical way to think about money today Author and CNN veteran money correspondent Christine Romans believes we should live by three qualifiers: living within our means, living with less debt, and being less vulnerable. While some may say this is old-fashioned, today it's hard to argue with Romans' view. Smart is the New Rich explores how adopting a new approach to money can lead to a healthier financial lifestyle. Each chapter opens with a question about money to begin the conversation about earning, saving, spending, growing, and protecting your money. Using checklists and quizzes, Romans guides you through the "New Normal," helping you to think differently about your money and relearning good habits for prosperity. Reexamines the money rules abandoned during the consumer bubble and poses the essential questions we should ask ourselves before spend our money Provides an interactive, step-by-step guide to all things money, from credit, debt, and savings to investing, taxes, and mortgages A companion Web site allows you to chat with other readers about jobs, mortgage rates, investing, and saving For thirty years, the financial rules for life revolved around abundant credit. That bubble has burst. Smart is the New Rich addresses why these rules no longer apply, and reveals what it will take to make the right money choices moving forward.

Part of a 24-book series that covers the four main branches of sciencephysical science, life science, earth and space science, and science and technology, and covers essential content standards. Students will build their scientific knowledge, increase their content vocabulary, and sharpen critical nonfiction comprehension skills. Books are 6 5/8" x 9 1/8"

The Swimsuit: Fashion from Poolside to Catwalk documents the modern swimsuit's trajectory from men's underwear and circus/performance wear to its unique niche in world fashion. It emphasizes the relationship between fashion, media, celebrity, sport and the cultivation of the modern body. This fascinating book provides an historical, sociological and cultural context in which to view how the swimsuit - and Australia, the country that significantly influenced its modern form - migrated from the cultural and colonial periphery to the centre of international attention. In addition, the book offers new perspectives on national histories of the swimsuit and investigates how traditional European fashion centers have opened up to new markets and modes of living, bringing together influences from around the globe. The Swimsuit is essential reading for students, scholars, and the general reader interested in fashion, popular culture, history, media, sport, and gender studies.