Authors:Jeff Todd Titon, Timothy J. Cooley, David Locke, Davi
Publisher: Schirmer
Keywords: music, shorter, version, peoples, world, introduction, worlds
Number of Pages: 464
Published: 2009-01-05
List price: $112.95
ISBN-10: 0495570109
ISBN-13: 9780495570103

No background or training in music? No problem. This shorter version of WORLDS OF MUSIC: AN INTRODUCTION TO THE MUSIC OF THE WORLD’S PEOPLES is written to make music accessible. Using the case-study approach, the text presents in-depth explorations of music of several cultures from around the world. The authors all ethnomusicologists working in their fields of expertise base their discussions of music-cultures on their own fieldwork and give you a true sense of both the music and culture that created it.

Authors:Jeff Todd Titon, Timothy J. Cooley, David Locke, Davi
Publisher: Schirmer
Keywords: music, peoples, world, introduction, worlds
Number of Pages: 609
Published: 2008-02-12
List price: $107.95
ISBN-10: 0534595391
ISBN-13: 9780534595395

The bestselling WORLDS OF MUSIC, now in its fifth edition, provides authoritative, accessible coverage of the world’s music cultures. Based on the authors’ fieldwork and expertise, this text presents in-depth explorations of several music cultures from around the world, with new chapters on China, Eastern Europe and the Arab world. The student-friendly, case-study approach and music-culture focus gives students a true sense of both the music and the culture that created it. Additionally, a high-quality 4-CD set (purchased separately) contains a variety of recordings from multiple s

Authors:Jeff Todd Titon, Linda Fujie, David Locke, David P. M
Publisher: Schirmer
Keywords: music, version, rom, shorter, world, introduction, worlds, peoples
Number of Pages: 304
Published: 2004-07-27
List price: $112.95
ISBN-10: 0534627579
ISBN-13: 9780534627577

This shorter version of the best-selling WORLDS OF MUSIC is based on the 4th edition and provides much of the authoritative coverage of the comprehensive version in a format that’s accessible to students without any background or training in music. Using the case-study approach, the text presents in-depth explorations of music of several cultures from around the world. The authors all ethnomusicologists working in their fields of expertise base their discussions of music-cultures on their own fieldwork and give students a true sense of both the music and culture that created it. Genera

Authors:Nancy Jack Todd, John Todd,
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
Keywords: ecological, design, principles, machines, cities, living, eco
Number of Pages: 224
Published: 1994-04-18
List price: $19.95
ISBN-10: 1556431503
ISBN-13: 9781556431500

From Eco-cities to Living Machines presents the ecologically-based working designs and prototypes of biologist John Todd and writer and environmental activist Nancy Todd. Since 1969 with the founding of New Alchemy Institute on Cape Cod, the Todds have become known world-wide for their leadership in the restoration of pure water, bioremediation of wild aquatic environments, food production, and urban design. In this new book, the Todds further develop the idea of Eco-cities, designs for integrating agriculture and flowing pure water into green urban settings and introduce Living Machines, a fa

Authors:Jeff, Ph.D. Falkel, Avery D. Faigenbaum, Jeff, Ph.D.
Publisher: Coaches Choice Books
Keywords: kids, plyometrics, progressive
Number of Pages: 126
Published: 2006-03-15
List price: $34.95
ISBN-10: 1585189553
ISBN-13: 9781585189557

Three of the most respected and sought-after specialists in the field of exercise and physical conditioning, Donald A. Chu, Avery D. Faigenbaum, and Jeff E. Falkel, present this comprehensive, progressive, cost effective, and developmentally appropriate program of plyometric exercises specifically designed for younger athletes. This book with free DVD begins with easy-to-understand and apply principles, methods, and modes of plyometrics, and offers keys to training success and program design. It then outlines a clear six-week progressive plyometric program, divided into three stages: bronz

Authors:Jeff Magee, Jeff Kramer,
Publisher: Wiley
Keywords: programs, java, models, state, concurrency
Number of Pages: 434
Published: 2006-07-05
List price: unknow
ISBN-10: 0470093552
ISBN-13: 9780470093559

Concurrency provides a thoroughly updated approach to the basic concepts and techniques behind concurrent programming. Concurrent programming is complex and demands a much more formal approach than sequential programming. In order to develop a thorough understanding of the topic Magee and Kramer present concepts, techniques and problems through a variety of forms: informal descriptions, illustrative examples, abstract models and concrete Java examples. These combine to provide problem patterns and associated solution techniques which enable students to recognise problems and arrive at so

Authors:Jeff Astley, Jeff Astley, David Brown, Ann Loades,
Publisher: Westminster John Knox
Keywords: thought, christian, readings, key, christology
Number of Pages: 144
Published: 2009-04-28
List price: $24.95
ISBN-10: 0664232698
ISBN-13: 9780664232696

Focusing on specific doctrines and themes, the book includes selected primary readings that track the development of the doctrine of Jesus Christ, including the important questions and debates surrounding it. Selections consider both the person and the work of Christ. Topics include the development of classic Christology from its biblical roots through patristic debates, responses to the modern distinction between the Jesus of history and the Christ of faith, the understanding of incarnation as kenosis, and the critical and constructive developments of liberation and feminist theologies. The b