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 The Deepest Peace: Contemplations from a Season of Stillness by Zenju Earthlyn Manuel English | December 1st, 2020 | ISBN: 1946764663 | 192 pages | EPUB | 30.13 MB A beautiful glimpse into the daily practice of a modern contemplative, The Deepest Peace reveals moments of stunning clarity from the eyes of a female Zen priest. Through silence, stillness, and practice, Zenju Earthlyn Manuel transmits how it is possible to cultivate and experience peace.
 The Choral Conductor's Companion: 100 Rehearsal Techniques, Imaginative Ideas, Quotes, and Facts by Brian J. Winnie 2020 | ISBN: 1574635255 | English | 256 pages | EPUB | 3 MB One hundred powerful rehearsal techniques and ideas passionately shared by leading expert choral pedagogues, composers, conductors, vocologists, music therapists, researchers, speech-language pathologists, studio teachers, and professional practitioners. Each quick-to-read, insightful article includes fascinating facts about famous composers and conductors, thoughtful motivational quotes, and suggested additional reading selections. It s an excellent university text and go-to source for choral conductor-teachers at all levels. Sample topics include: "Useful Compositional Techniques for Directors," Jeffery L. Ames, Professor; Belmont University "The Yin and Yang of Vocal Sight-Reading," Michele L. Henry, Professor; Baylor University "Five Steps for Planning and Rehearsing Repertoire," Patrick K. Freer, Professor; Georgia State University "Teacher Talk," Jessica Nápoles, Associate Professor, University of North Texas "Choral Resonance: Sound, Science, Spirit," Amanda Quist, Director of Choral Activities; University of Miami "Conductor vs. Cooking Appliance: Creating Meaning through Temporal Flexibility," Jake Runestad, Composer & Conductor "Recruit from a Position of Strength," Ethan Sperry, Professor; Portland State University "The Improvising Choral Director," Patrice Madura Ward-Steinman, Professor; Indiana University "Honoring Female Changing Voices," Bridget Sweet, Associate Professor; University of Illinois "Teaching Traditional South African Music," Michael Joseph Barrett, Composer & Conductor; University of Pretoria "Leadership through a New Lens," Hilary Apfelstadt, Professor Emerita; The University of Toronto "The Choral Warm-Up Period," Anthony T. Leach, Professor Emeritus; The Pennsylvania State University "Rethinking Gender in the Choral Context," Joshua Palkki, Assistant Professor; California State University, Long Beach "Involving Students in Repertoire Selection," Janet Galván, Director of Choral Activities; Ithaca College  The Caribbean: A Brief History by Gad Heuman English | ISBN: 1350036919 | 304 pages | EPUB | November 1, 2018 | 4.65 Mb In this new edition of his crucial introduction to Caribbean history, Gad Heuman provides a comprehensive overview of the region's history, from its earliest inhabitants to contemporary political and cultural developments. Topics covered include:
 The Cancer Treatment Revolution: How Smart Drugs and Other New Therapies are Renewing Our Hope and Changing the Face of Medicine By David G. Nathan M.D. 2007 | 272 Pages | ISBN: 0471946540 | PDF | 2 MB Praise for The Cancer Treatment Revolution ''A wonderful journey through modern medical science, told with warmth and insight, brought to life through the stories of people confronting cancer. This book will inspire and educate both laymen and caregivers.'' вЂ"Jerome Groopman, M.D., author of The Measure of Our Days and The Anatomy of Hope and Recanati , Professor, Harvard Medical School ''This is probably the best book on cancer that exists--beautifully written and unfailingly interesting, conveying a clear sense of hope for cancer patients and survivors. Cancer treatment has come a long way but not without intense struggles and passions, which David Nathan narrates from the inside as one of the leading players. He explains cancer more clearly than anyone else, and his portraits of great cancer doctors are sharp and unforgettable, a contribution to history.'' вЂ"Richard Preston, author of The Hot Zone and The Demon in the Freezer ''No one is better positioned to tell the tale of the cancer treatment revolution of the last half century than David Nathan. A brilliant physician-scientist, he has been present at the cusps of history in this life-and-death field. The story he tells here is fascinating, and his book is captivating.'' вЂ"Atul Gawande, M.D., author of Complications: A Surgeon's Notes on an Imperfect Science and Better: A Surgeon's Notes on Performance and Assistant Professor of Surgery, Harvard Medical School ''David Nathan is a true storyteller. In The Cancer Treatment Revolution , he tells stories that bridge cancer patients and cancer research as few others could. These gripping tales will be appreciated by those who live with cancer and those who strive to create new therapies.'' вЂ"Thomas Cech, Ph.D., recipient of the 1989 Nobel Prize in Chemistry and President of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute ''David Nathan, one of the nation's preeminent clinician-scientists, tells the stories of three cancer patients, revealing compelling human facets--the dedication of the remarkable teams that care for these patients and, even more, the bravery and fortitude of the patients and their families.'' вЂ"Harold Varmus, M.D., recipient of the 1989 Nobel Prize in Medicine, President of the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, and former director of the National Institutes of Health ''Engaged by the compelling triumphs and tragedies of patients whose normal lives are inevitably altered by a life-threatening cancer, the reader of The Cancer Treatment Revolution will easily appreciate the impact of the new cancer diagnostics and therapies compared to even relatively recent cancer treatments.'' вЂ"Karen Antman, M.D., Dean, Boston University School of Medicine ''This personal, highly readable account by one of the leaders of the cancer treatment revolution explains how the revolution has come about and how it will change the future.'' вЂ"Sir Paul Nurse, Ph.D., President of Rockefeller University and recipient of the 2001 Nobel Prize in Medicine  The Cambridge Companion to Jane Austen By Edward Copeland, Juliet McMaster 1997 | 269 Pages | ISBN: 0521498678 | PDF | 5 MB Leading scholars present a comprehensive and up-to-date guide to Jane Austen's works in the contexts of her contemporary world, and of present-day critical discourse. Besides discussions of Austen's novels and letters, there are essays on religion, politics, class consciousness, publishing practices, domestic economy, style in the novels and the significance of her juvenile works. A chronology provides biographical information, and assessments of the history of Austen criticism highlight the most interesting recent studies in a vast field of critical diversity.  The Book of Random Facts: 1,000 Fun and Interesting Facts to Help Pass Time by Tyler Backhause English | 2020 | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B08MY8XQH6 | 62 pages | PDF | 0.31 Mb Have you ever had that moment in the middle of a conversation and suddenly the room becomes quiet ? Of course you have. Haven't we all? It's for this reason that I decided to write this book. What better way to break that silence than to throw out some of these facts:  The Biology of Cancer By Janice Ann Gabriel 2007 | 219 Pages | ISBN: 0470057599 | PDF | 3 MB Advances in research and the treatment of cancer mean that more patients and their carers are asking healthcare professionals about the latest treatments and how they may be of benefit. It is essential that staff working with cancer patients understand fully how these new treatments work in order to disseminate timely and appropriate information to patients. The application of biology to the delivery of cancer care is playing an ever-increasing role in the management of these diseases. The Biology of Cancer: Second Edition provides details of the most recent developments in cancer care and is divided into three sections: Understanding Cancer вЂ" examines predisposing factors to developing cancer, diagnosis and its implications on the individual and society. The Science of Cancer вЂ" a closer look at the cell, genetics, the immune system, tumour markers and monoclonal antibodies. Research and Treatment вЂ" exploring translational oncology, applying research methodology to cancer research and research ethics relating to cancer. This fully updated edition also looks at evidence-based research that can be translated directly to patient care and gives details recent developments. Written by experienced, practicing healthcare professionals, The Biology of Cancer: Second Edition can easily be applied to patient care. It is an informative text for students, newly qualified nurses and practising oncology/palliative care nurses.  The Biblical Canon Lists from Early Christianity: Texts and Analysis by Edmon L. Gallagher, John D. Meade 2018 | ISBN: 0198792492, 0198838891 | English | 384 pages | EPUB | 3 MB The Bible took shape over the course of centuries, and today Christian groups continue to disagree over details of its contents. The differences among these groups typically involve the Old Testament, as they mostly accept the same 27-book New Testament. An essential avenue for understanding the development of the Bible are the many early lists of canonical books drawn up by Christians and, occasionally, Jews. Despite the importance of these early lists of books, they have remained relatively inaccessible. This comprehensive volume redresses this unfortunate situation by presenting the early Christian canon lists all together in a single volume. The canon lists, in most cases, unambiguously report what the compilers of the lists considered to belong to the biblical canon. For this reason they bear an undeniable importance in the history of the Bible.  Nita Kumar, "The Artisans of Banaras: Popular Culture and Identity, 1880-1986" English | 2017 | pages: 307 | ISBN: 0691604487 | PDF | 27,5 mb Nita Kumar offers an evocative and sensitive portrayal of rarely explored aspects of Hindu culture through her analysis of the way leisure time is used by Hindu and Muslim artisans of Banaras-the weavers, metalworkers, and woodworkers. Music, festivals, the place of physical culture, and the importance of going "to the outer side" all are examined as Kumar looks at changes that have occurred in leisure-time activities over the last century. The discussion raises questions of the cultural and conceptual aspects of working-class life, the role of fun and play in Indian thought, the importance of public activities in terms of personal identity, and the meaning of an Indian city to its residents. This analysis turns away from the usual models of Hindu-Muslim conflict by seeing divisions based on occupation, income level, education, and urban neighborhood as more relevant for the construction of identity than those based on religion or community. Kumar draws her information from police station records, Hindi newspapers and periodicals, publications of local individuals and organizations, oral history, and ethnographic data.  The Archaeology of Greek and Roman Troy by Charles Brian Rose 2013 | ISBN: 0521762073, 1108446256 | English | 442 pages | EPUB | 91 MB The Archaeology of Greek and Roman Troy provides a synthetic overview of all excavations that have been conducted at Troy, from the 19th century through the latest discoveries between 1988 and the present. C. Brian Rose traces the social and economic development of the city and related sites in the Troad, as well as the development of its civic and religious centers from the Bronze Age through the early Christian period, with a focus on the settlements of Greek and Roman date. Along the way, he reconsiders the circumstances of the Trojan War and chronicles Troy's gradual development into a Homeric tourist destination and the adoption of Trojan ancestry by most nation-states in medieval Europe. |
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