Author: Paul Mindy
Publisher:
ISBN: 9782923163994
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Presents a collection of Brazilian and Portuguese children's songs and lullabies.
Songs from a Journey with a Parrot
Author: Paul Mindy
Publisher:
ISBN: 9782923163994
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Presents a collection of Brazilian and Portuguese children's songs and lullabies.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9782923163994
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Presents a collection of Brazilian and Portuguese children's songs and lullabies.
Songs from a Journey with a Parrot
Author: Magdeleine Lerasle
Publisher: Secret Mountain
ISBN: 9782898360473
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A collection of lullabies and nursery rhymes from Brazil and Portugal that invites children on an authentic musical journey to explore the strong cultural ties that bind the two countries. Traditional songs about everyday life, work and play, courtship and love, travel from Porto to Rio and Lisbon to Bahia. The fifteen traditional songs featured blend samba, modinha, fandago and bossa nova, and are performed by an ensemble of women, men and children. This uplifting and enchanting production, featuring several indigenous acoustic instruments, captures the convergence of rich and diverse styles. Lyrics are presented in Portuguese and translated into English, followed by notes on the Thorigin and cultural context of each song. The book includes a QR code to access the songs online.
Publisher: Secret Mountain
ISBN: 9782898360473
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A collection of lullabies and nursery rhymes from Brazil and Portugal that invites children on an authentic musical journey to explore the strong cultural ties that bind the two countries. Traditional songs about everyday life, work and play, courtship and love, travel from Porto to Rio and Lisbon to Bahia. The fifteen traditional songs featured blend samba, modinha, fandago and bossa nova, and are performed by an ensemble of women, men and children. This uplifting and enchanting production, featuring several indigenous acoustic instruments, captures the convergence of rich and diverse styles. Lyrics are presented in Portuguese and translated into English, followed by notes on the Thorigin and cultural context of each song. The book includes a QR code to access the songs online.
World Music: A Global Journey
Author: Terry E. Miller
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1317434374
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 549
Book Description
World Music: A Global Journey, Fourth Edition takes students around the world to experience the diversity of musical expression and cultural traditions. It is known for its breadth in surveying the world's major cultures in a systematic study of world music within a strong pedagogical framework. As one would prepare for any journey, each chapter starts with background preparation, reviewing the historical, cultural, and musical overview of the region. Visits to multiple "sites" within a region provide in-depth studies of varied musical traditions. Music analysis begins with an experiential "first impression" of the music, followed by an "aural analysis" of the sound and prominent musical elements. Finally, students are invited to consider the cultural connections that give the music its meaning and life. Fourth Edition features: New sites! Plena from Puerto Rico Chuida from China Gagaku from Japan has returned from the Second Edition New "Inside Look" features spotlight distinguished ethnomusicologists such as Dr. Terence Liu, K.S. Resni, Dr. Sumarsam, Dr. Mick Moloney, Walter Mahovlich, Natalie MacMaster, and Gilbert Velez Addition of DANCE, inseparable to musical expression in some cultures Updates as needed, resulting from various changes in culture, politics, and war New and revised test questions, new photos, and other revised resources The dynamic companion website hosts interactive listening guides plus many student and instructor resources. A set of three CDs is available, either in the hardcover or paperback packages or as a stand-alone purchase. PURCHASING OPTIONS Print Paperback Pack - Book and CD set: 9781138911277 Print Hardback Pack - Book and CD set: 9781138911284 Print Paperback - Book only: 9781138911314 Audio CD: 9781138697805 eBook Pack - eBook and mp3 file: 9781315692791* *For eBook users, please email [email protected] with proof of purchase to obtain access to the mp3 audio compilation. An access code and instructions will be provided. (The mp3 audio compilation is not available for separate sale.)
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1317434374
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 549
Book Description
World Music: A Global Journey, Fourth Edition takes students around the world to experience the diversity of musical expression and cultural traditions. It is known for its breadth in surveying the world's major cultures in a systematic study of world music within a strong pedagogical framework. As one would prepare for any journey, each chapter starts with background preparation, reviewing the historical, cultural, and musical overview of the region. Visits to multiple "sites" within a region provide in-depth studies of varied musical traditions. Music analysis begins with an experiential "first impression" of the music, followed by an "aural analysis" of the sound and prominent musical elements. Finally, students are invited to consider the cultural connections that give the music its meaning and life. Fourth Edition features: New sites! Plena from Puerto Rico Chuida from China Gagaku from Japan has returned from the Second Edition New "Inside Look" features spotlight distinguished ethnomusicologists such as Dr. Terence Liu, K.S. Resni, Dr. Sumarsam, Dr. Mick Moloney, Walter Mahovlich, Natalie MacMaster, and Gilbert Velez Addition of DANCE, inseparable to musical expression in some cultures Updates as needed, resulting from various changes in culture, politics, and war New and revised test questions, new photos, and other revised resources The dynamic companion website hosts interactive listening guides plus many student and instructor resources. A set of three CDs is available, either in the hardcover or paperback packages or as a stand-alone purchase. PURCHASING OPTIONS Print Paperback Pack - Book and CD set: 9781138911277 Print Hardback Pack - Book and CD set: 9781138911284 Print Paperback - Book only: 9781138911314 Audio CD: 9781138697805 eBook Pack - eBook and mp3 file: 9781315692791* *For eBook users, please email [email protected] with proof of purchase to obtain access to the mp3 audio compilation. An access code and instructions will be provided. (The mp3 audio compilation is not available for separate sale.)
Journey to Now
Author: Marilyn Judd
Publisher: Xulon Press
ISBN: 1597812293
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 362
Book Description
Journey to a state where unconditional love is the currency and laughter replaces grumpiness...where storytellers are VIPs and ordinary details are celebrated. Let this adventure turn your world inside out.
Publisher: Xulon Press
ISBN: 1597812293
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 362
Book Description
Journey to a state where unconditional love is the currency and laughter replaces grumpiness...where storytellers are VIPs and ordinary details are celebrated. Let this adventure turn your world inside out.
My Life's Interesting Narrative: A Journey from Slave to Freedom (My Life — Volume 1 by Richard Wagner/ Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave by Frederick Douglass/ The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano, Or Gustavus Vassa, The African by Equiano)
Author: Richard Wagner
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 911
Book Description
Book 1: Embark on the musical journey of a renowned composer with “My Life — Volume 1 by Richard Wagner.” Richard Wagner, one of the most influential figures in the world of opera, provides readers with insights into his life, creative process, and the cultural milieu of 19th-century Europe. This autobiography offers a firsthand account of Wagner's experiences and reflections, shedding light on the man behind the music. Book 2: Witness the harrowing narrative of a courageous abolitionist with “Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave by Frederick Douglass.” Frederick Douglass recounts his journey from enslavement to freedom, offering a searing indictment of the institution of slavery. This powerful narrative serves as a testament to Douglass's resilience and his commitment to justice and equality. Book 3: Experience the remarkable life story of an African man who transcended enslavement with “The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano, Or Gustavus Vassa, The African by Equiano.” Olaudah Equiano shares his extraordinary journey from captivity to freedom, traversing continents and cultures. His narrative not only exposes the brutality of the slave trade but also reflects on the importance of education and the quest for personal liberation.
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 911
Book Description
Book 1: Embark on the musical journey of a renowned composer with “My Life — Volume 1 by Richard Wagner.” Richard Wagner, one of the most influential figures in the world of opera, provides readers with insights into his life, creative process, and the cultural milieu of 19th-century Europe. This autobiography offers a firsthand account of Wagner's experiences and reflections, shedding light on the man behind the music. Book 2: Witness the harrowing narrative of a courageous abolitionist with “Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave by Frederick Douglass.” Frederick Douglass recounts his journey from enslavement to freedom, offering a searing indictment of the institution of slavery. This powerful narrative serves as a testament to Douglass's resilience and his commitment to justice and equality. Book 3: Experience the remarkable life story of an African man who transcended enslavement with “The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano, Or Gustavus Vassa, The African by Equiano.” Olaudah Equiano shares his extraordinary journey from captivity to freedom, traversing continents and cultures. His narrative not only exposes the brutality of the slave trade but also reflects on the importance of education and the quest for personal liberation.
OJA AND THE PARROT'S CURSE
Author: LEO UNADIKE
Publisher: Leo Unadike
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Perseverance, love and hope work like magic in propelling anyone towards the desired outcome. In the modest but peace-loving village of Umuzura, everyone enjoys the fruits of their colourful culture and ample agriculture. Who would start worrying about any prophecy that their happy lives and freedom is doomed to some disaster – even if it wasn’t the village parrot that said so? As for Obinna, the apple of his eye is Adaure, the lead singer and dancer in Umuzura’s latest festival. With his Oja flute, he hopes to make his suit and earn some money, seeing nothing sinister in the old beggarman he takes pity on, on his way. After all, surely, he’s blind? Isn’t he? Yet on the wrong side of Africa’s Sahel lurks the kingdom of Tangandoom, a warrior kingdom that preys on its neighbours under its tyrant king, Gandoom – and its green eyes have spotted Umuzura. Sub-Saharan sorcery meets hope, romance and war in this African adventure alive with curious, quaint and colourful characters.
Publisher: Leo Unadike
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Perseverance, love and hope work like magic in propelling anyone towards the desired outcome. In the modest but peace-loving village of Umuzura, everyone enjoys the fruits of their colourful culture and ample agriculture. Who would start worrying about any prophecy that their happy lives and freedom is doomed to some disaster – even if it wasn’t the village parrot that said so? As for Obinna, the apple of his eye is Adaure, the lead singer and dancer in Umuzura’s latest festival. With his Oja flute, he hopes to make his suit and earn some money, seeing nothing sinister in the old beggarman he takes pity on, on his way. After all, surely, he’s blind? Isn’t he? Yet on the wrong side of Africa’s Sahel lurks the kingdom of Tangandoom, a warrior kingdom that preys on its neighbours under its tyrant king, Gandoom – and its green eyes have spotted Umuzura. Sub-Saharan sorcery meets hope, romance and war in this African adventure alive with curious, quaint and colourful characters.
Journey to the River Sea
Author: Eva Ibbotson
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
ISBN: 0330477447
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 321
Book Description
An Amazon adventure set in the wilderness of Brazil, Journey to the River Sea is filled with mystery and memorable characters. It is 1910 and Maia, tragically orphaned at thirteen, has been sent from England to start a new life with distant relatives in Manaus, hundreds of miles up the Amazon. She is accompanied by an eccentric and mysterious governess who has secret reasons of her own for making the journey. Both soon discover an exotic world bursting with new experiences in Journey to the River Sea, Eva Ibbotson's highly colourful, joyous adventure. This 15th anniversary edition includes a forward by Lauren St John, author of The White Giraffe. Winner of the Smarties Gold Medal. Shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal and the Whitbread Award.
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
ISBN: 0330477447
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 321
Book Description
An Amazon adventure set in the wilderness of Brazil, Journey to the River Sea is filled with mystery and memorable characters. It is 1910 and Maia, tragically orphaned at thirteen, has been sent from England to start a new life with distant relatives in Manaus, hundreds of miles up the Amazon. She is accompanied by an eccentric and mysterious governess who has secret reasons of her own for making the journey. Both soon discover an exotic world bursting with new experiences in Journey to the River Sea, Eva Ibbotson's highly colourful, joyous adventure. This 15th anniversary edition includes a forward by Lauren St John, author of The White Giraffe. Winner of the Smarties Gold Medal. Shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal and the Whitbread Award.
The Dangerous Journey
Author: André Droogers
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
ISBN: 3110825031
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description
No detailed description available for "The Dangerous Journey".
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
ISBN: 3110825031
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description
No detailed description available for "The Dangerous Journey".
Nobody’s Ass: Journey to Freedom
Author: Art Lester
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 132644204X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 206
Book Description
In a mountain jungle of Latin America two very different fugitives join forces to escape a common threat. Launching themselves into the unknown, they find that there are dangers ahead which they have never considered, and that freedom is more elusive than they knew. On the other side of what turns out to be a perilous journey, they discover where real freedom might be found.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 132644204X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 206
Book Description
In a mountain jungle of Latin America two very different fugitives join forces to escape a common threat. Launching themselves into the unknown, they find that there are dangers ahead which they have never considered, and that freedom is more elusive than they knew. On the other side of what turns out to be a perilous journey, they discover where real freedom might be found.
Journey to the River Sea: Illustrated Edition
Author: Eva Ibbotson
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
ISBN: 1529072948
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 337
Book Description
A gorgeous 20th anniversary hardback jacketed gift edition of Eva Ibbotson's award-winning, bestselling classic adventure. Fully illustrated in colour throughout by Katie Hickey. 'The most perfect children's book . . . captivatingly told, funny and moving' – Nicolette Jones, Sunday Times A joyous Amazon adventure set in the lush nature of Brazil, Journey to the River Sea is filled with mystery and extraordinary characters. It's perfect for girls and boys of 9+. Maia, an orphan, can't wait to reach her distant relatives a thousand miles up the Amazon. She imagines a loving family with whom she will share great adventures. Instead she finds two spiteful cousins who see the jungle as the enemy and refuse to go outdoors. But the wonders of the rainforest more than make up for the hideous twins and their parents. And when Maia meets a mysterious boy who lives alone on the wild river shores, she begins a spectacular journey to the heart of an extraordinary and beautiful new world. Winner of the Smarties Gold Medal. Shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal and the Whitbread Award (now the Costa).
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
ISBN: 1529072948
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 337
Book Description
A gorgeous 20th anniversary hardback jacketed gift edition of Eva Ibbotson's award-winning, bestselling classic adventure. Fully illustrated in colour throughout by Katie Hickey. 'The most perfect children's book . . . captivatingly told, funny and moving' – Nicolette Jones, Sunday Times A joyous Amazon adventure set in the lush nature of Brazil, Journey to the River Sea is filled with mystery and extraordinary characters. It's perfect for girls and boys of 9+. Maia, an orphan, can't wait to reach her distant relatives a thousand miles up the Amazon. She imagines a loving family with whom she will share great adventures. Instead she finds two spiteful cousins who see the jungle as the enemy and refuse to go outdoors. But the wonders of the rainforest more than make up for the hideous twins and their parents. And when Maia meets a mysterious boy who lives alone on the wild river shores, she begins a spectacular journey to the heart of an extraordinary and beautiful new world. Winner of the Smarties Gold Medal. Shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal and the Whitbread Award (now the Costa).