Author: Gareth Williams
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781785620607
Category : Men's choirs
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
Here for the first time is the compelling story of how the male voice choirs of Wales have become symbols of pride and identity, from their origins in the country's turbulent industrial past via the epic contests fought out on the stage of the National Eisteddfod to their status as iconic features of the contemporary Welsh landscape.
Do You Hear the People Sing? -
Author: Gareth Williams
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781785620607
Category : Men's choirs
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
Here for the first time is the compelling story of how the male voice choirs of Wales have become symbols of pride and identity, from their origins in the country's turbulent industrial past via the epic contests fought out on the stage of the National Eisteddfod to their status as iconic features of the contemporary Welsh landscape.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781785620607
Category : Men's choirs
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
Here for the first time is the compelling story of how the male voice choirs of Wales have become symbols of pride and identity, from their origins in the country's turbulent industrial past via the epic contests fought out on the stage of the National Eisteddfod to their status as iconic features of the contemporary Welsh landscape.
Patriot Number One
Author: Lauren Hilgers
Publisher: Crown
ISBN: 0451496159
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF 2018 BY New York Times Critics • Wall Street Journal • Kirkus Reviews Christian Science Monitor • San Francisco Chronicle Finalist for the PEN Jacqueline Bograd Weld Biography Award Shortlisted for the J. Anthony Lukas Book Prize The deeply reported story of one indelible family transplanted from rural China to New York City, forging a life between two worlds In 2014, in a snow-covered house in Flushing, Queens, a village revolutionary from Southern China considered his options. Zhuang Liehong was the son of a fisherman, the former owner of a small tea shop, and the spark that had sent his village into an uproar—pitting residents against a corrupt local government. Under the alias Patriot Number One, he had stoked a series of pro-democracy protests, hoping to change his home for the better. Instead, sensing an impending crackdown, Zhuang and his wife, Little Yan, left their infant son with relatives and traveled to America. With few contacts and only a shaky grasp of English, they had to start from scratch. In Patriot Number One, Hilgers follows this dauntless family through a world hidden in plain sight: a byzantine network of employment agencies and language schools, of underground asylum brokers and illegal dormitories that Flushing’s Chinese community relies on for survival. As the irrepressibly opinionated Zhuang and the more pragmatic Little Yan pursue legal status and struggle to reunite with their son, we also meet others piecing together a new life in Flushing. Tang, a democracy activist who was caught up in the Tiananmen Square crackdown in 1989, is still dedicated to his cause after more than a decade in exile. Karen, a college graduate whose mother imagined a bold American life for her, works part-time in a nail salon as she attends vocational school, and refuses to look backward. With a novelist’s eye for character and detail, Hilgers captures the joys and indignities of building a life in a new country—and the stubborn allure of the American dream.
Publisher: Crown
ISBN: 0451496159
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF 2018 BY New York Times Critics • Wall Street Journal • Kirkus Reviews Christian Science Monitor • San Francisco Chronicle Finalist for the PEN Jacqueline Bograd Weld Biography Award Shortlisted for the J. Anthony Lukas Book Prize The deeply reported story of one indelible family transplanted from rural China to New York City, forging a life between two worlds In 2014, in a snow-covered house in Flushing, Queens, a village revolutionary from Southern China considered his options. Zhuang Liehong was the son of a fisherman, the former owner of a small tea shop, and the spark that had sent his village into an uproar—pitting residents against a corrupt local government. Under the alias Patriot Number One, he had stoked a series of pro-democracy protests, hoping to change his home for the better. Instead, sensing an impending crackdown, Zhuang and his wife, Little Yan, left their infant son with relatives and traveled to America. With few contacts and only a shaky grasp of English, they had to start from scratch. In Patriot Number One, Hilgers follows this dauntless family through a world hidden in plain sight: a byzantine network of employment agencies and language schools, of underground asylum brokers and illegal dormitories that Flushing’s Chinese community relies on for survival. As the irrepressibly opinionated Zhuang and the more pragmatic Little Yan pursue legal status and struggle to reunite with their son, we also meet others piecing together a new life in Flushing. Tang, a democracy activist who was caught up in the Tiananmen Square crackdown in 1989, is still dedicated to his cause after more than a decade in exile. Karen, a college graduate whose mother imagined a bold American life for her, works part-time in a nail salon as she attends vocational school, and refuses to look backward. With a novelist’s eye for character and detail, Hilgers captures the joys and indignities of building a life in a new country—and the stubborn allure of the American dream.
All God's People Sing
Author: Concordia Publishing House
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780570012078
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
Presents hymns and spirituals which accompany the Lutheran worship service.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780570012078
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
Presents hymns and spirituals which accompany the Lutheran worship service.
Malafrena
Author: Ursula K. Le Guin
Publisher: Library of America
ISBN: 1598534955
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 436
Book Description
Discover the richly imagined world of Orsinia in this early historical fiction novel by the author of the Earthsea series—now featuring a chronology of Le Guin’s life and career In a career spanning half a century, Ursula K. Le Guin has produced a body of work that testifies to her abiding faith in the power and art of words. She is perhaps best known for imagining future intergalactic worlds in brilliant books that challenge our ideas of what is natural and inevitable in human relations—and that celebrate courage, endurance, risk-taking, and above all, freedom in the face of the psychological and social forces that lead to authoritarianism and fanaticism. It is less well known that she first developed these themes in richly imagined historical fiction, including the brilliant early novel Malafrena. An epic meditation on the meaning of hope and freedom, love and duty, Malafrena takes place from 1825 to 1830 in the imaginary East European country of Orsinia, then a part of the Austrian Empire. Like its near neighbors Czechoslovakia, Poland, and Romania, Orsinia has a long and vivid history of oppression, art, and revolution. Itale Sorde, the idealistic heir to Val Malafrena—an estate in the rural western provinces of Orsinia—leaves home against his father’s wishes to work as a journalist in the cosmopolitan capital city of Krasnoy, where he plays an integral part in the revolutionary politics that are roiling Europe.
Publisher: Library of America
ISBN: 1598534955
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 436
Book Description
Discover the richly imagined world of Orsinia in this early historical fiction novel by the author of the Earthsea series—now featuring a chronology of Le Guin’s life and career In a career spanning half a century, Ursula K. Le Guin has produced a body of work that testifies to her abiding faith in the power and art of words. She is perhaps best known for imagining future intergalactic worlds in brilliant books that challenge our ideas of what is natural and inevitable in human relations—and that celebrate courage, endurance, risk-taking, and above all, freedom in the face of the psychological and social forces that lead to authoritarianism and fanaticism. It is less well known that she first developed these themes in richly imagined historical fiction, including the brilliant early novel Malafrena. An epic meditation on the meaning of hope and freedom, love and duty, Malafrena takes place from 1825 to 1830 in the imaginary East European country of Orsinia, then a part of the Austrian Empire. Like its near neighbors Czechoslovakia, Poland, and Romania, Orsinia has a long and vivid history of oppression, art, and revolution. Itale Sorde, the idealistic heir to Val Malafrena—an estate in the rural western provinces of Orsinia—leaves home against his father’s wishes to work as a journalist in the cosmopolitan capital city of Krasnoy, where he plays an integral part in the revolutionary politics that are roiling Europe.
Miss Saigon (2017 Broadway Edition) Songbook
Author:
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 1540001148
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 214
Book Description
(Vocal Selections). Matching the music from the 2017 Tony Award nominated Broadway revival of this hit Boublil & Schonberg musical, our collection features a baker's dozen selections in piano/vocal format. Includes: The American Dream * Bui-Doi * The Heat Is on in Saigon * I Still Believe * I'd Give My Life for You * If You Want to Die in Bed * The Last Night of the World * Maybe * The Movie in My Mind * Sun and Moon * Too Much for One Heart * What a Waste * Why God Why? Includes color artwork from the production.
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 1540001148
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 214
Book Description
(Vocal Selections). Matching the music from the 2017 Tony Award nominated Broadway revival of this hit Boublil & Schonberg musical, our collection features a baker's dozen selections in piano/vocal format. Includes: The American Dream * Bui-Doi * The Heat Is on in Saigon * I Still Believe * I'd Give My Life for You * If You Want to Die in Bed * The Last Night of the World * Maybe * The Movie in My Mind * Sun and Moon * Too Much for One Heart * What a Waste * Why God Why? Includes color artwork from the production.
Orsinian Tales
Author: Ursula K. Le Guin
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0060763434
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
Orsinia ... a land of medieval forests, stonewalled cities, and railways reaching into the mountains where the old gods dwell. A country where life is harsh, dreams are gentle, and people feel torn by powerful forces and fight to remain whole. In this enchanting collection, Ursula K. Le Guin brings to mainstream fiction the same compelling mastery of word and deed, of story and character, of violence and love, that has won her the Pushcart Prize, and the Kafka and National Book Awards.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0060763434
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
Orsinia ... a land of medieval forests, stonewalled cities, and railways reaching into the mountains where the old gods dwell. A country where life is harsh, dreams are gentle, and people feel torn by powerful forces and fight to remain whole. In this enchanting collection, Ursula K. Le Guin brings to mainstream fiction the same compelling mastery of word and deed, of story and character, of violence and love, that has won her the Pushcart Prize, and the Kafka and National Book Awards.
Why Do People Sing?
Author: Paddy Scannell
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1509529454
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 123
Book Description
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 written texts? How has radio affected voice, talk, music, and singing, and how has it made them public in new ways? And by putting the voice into recordings, to what extent have broadcasting technologies provided a radically new resource for historians? These questions and more are explored in the first three chapters. In the final chapter, Scannell boldly puts into words the inexpressible experience of listening to singing, wherein the glory of the human voice finds its purest expression. This highly original book makes a distinctive intervention by stressing the inherently positive qualities of talk (rather than language) as the basis for communication. Concise and beautifully written, it is suitable for students and scholars of media, communication, and other disciplines across the humanities, as well as general readers with an interest in this fascinating topic.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1509529454
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 123
Book Description
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 written texts? How has radio affected voice, talk, music, and singing, and how has it made them public in new ways? And by putting the voice into recordings, to what extent have broadcasting technologies provided a radically new resource for historians? These questions and more are explored in the first three chapters. In the final chapter, Scannell boldly puts into words the inexpressible experience of listening to singing, wherein the glory of the human voice finds its purest expression. This highly original book makes a distinctive intervention by stressing the inherently positive qualities of talk (rather than language) as the basis for communication. Concise and beautifully written, it is suitable for students and scholars of media, communication, and other disciplines across the humanities, as well as general readers with an interest in this fascinating topic.
Can You Hear the Angels Sing?
Author: Seth Ayettey
Publisher: Vraeyda Multimedia Inc
ISBN: 0992118859
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
“On the way to the hospital, I repeatedly prayed for the robbers, saying, 'Lord, forgive them for they know not what they do.'" In October 2010, Professor and Pastor Seth Ayettey was assaulted in his home. Shot and left for dead, he and his family experienced a series of miracles that culminated in a choir of angels. Can You Hear the Angels Sing? is more than a memoir on grace, faith and healing in West Africa. It’s a glimpse into the breath of the miraculous, and the heart of a man who has given everything for his country. Through the emotional retelling of his bullet wound and miraculous recovery and stories of his career as an Anatomist and Humanitarian, Seth gives an in depth view of healing West Africa and bringing wholeness to the Third World. Vræyda Media officially released Rev. Prof. Seth Ayettey’s Can You Hear the Angels Sing? in October 2013. The Hardcover, Paperback and eBook editions of Can You Hear the Angels Sing? are available for purchase from Vræyda Media’s Online Store, on Amazon.ca and at independent bookstores.
Publisher: Vraeyda Multimedia Inc
ISBN: 0992118859
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
“On the way to the hospital, I repeatedly prayed for the robbers, saying, 'Lord, forgive them for they know not what they do.'" In October 2010, Professor and Pastor Seth Ayettey was assaulted in his home. Shot and left for dead, he and his family experienced a series of miracles that culminated in a choir of angels. Can You Hear the Angels Sing? is more than a memoir on grace, faith and healing in West Africa. It’s a glimpse into the breath of the miraculous, and the heart of a man who has given everything for his country. Through the emotional retelling of his bullet wound and miraculous recovery and stories of his career as an Anatomist and Humanitarian, Seth gives an in depth view of healing West Africa and bringing wholeness to the Third World. Vræyda Media officially released Rev. Prof. Seth Ayettey’s Can You Hear the Angels Sing? in October 2013. The Hardcover, Paperback and eBook editions of Can You Hear the Angels Sing? are available for purchase from Vræyda Media’s Online Store, on Amazon.ca and at independent bookstores.
Do Sing
Author: James Sills
Publisher: Do Book Company
ISBN: 9781907974700
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
'An open door to the joyous world of singing.' - Cerys Matthews 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 that gives us purpose, encourages us to be fully present, and helps foster social bonds. In Do Sing, James invites us to reflect on our own singing journey. Was there a time when you stopped singing, or were told you couldn't sing? Do certain songs trigger happy memories? With exercises to help unlock your voice, improve breathing, release tension, and a few simple songs to get started, Do Sing will help you to overcome (often deep-rooted) inhibitions and reawaken a love of singing. Do Sing is a welcome remedy to the demands of modern life – and an invitation to experience the joy of group singing for yourself.
Publisher: Do Book Company
ISBN: 9781907974700
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
'An open door to the joyous world of singing.' - Cerys Matthews 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 that gives us purpose, encourages us to be fully present, and helps foster social bonds. In Do Sing, James invites us to reflect on our own singing journey. Was there a time when you stopped singing, or were told you couldn't sing? Do certain songs trigger happy memories? With exercises to help unlock your voice, improve breathing, release tension, and a few simple songs to get started, Do Sing will help you to overcome (often deep-rooted) inhibitions and reawaken a love of singing. Do Sing is a welcome remedy to the demands of modern life – and an invitation to experience the joy of group singing for yourself.
The ADOBO CHRONICLES
Author: Rene M. Astudillo
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780988299214
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
A juicy archive of the top headline-grabbing world news events of 2013. The most reliable source of unbelievable news, where everything is based on fact, except for the lies.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780988299214
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
A juicy archive of the top headline-grabbing world news events of 2013. The most reliable source of unbelievable news, where everything is based on fact, except for the lies.