Folk By Richard Carlin, Ronald D. Cohen
2006 | 305 Pages | ISBN: 0816053138 | PDF | 6 MB
American popular music reflects a rich cultural diversity. From Aaron Copland to Miles Davis to Elvis Presley to Muddy Waters, the United States has produced some of the most influential and beloved musicians and performers of the 20th century. The blues, jazz, and rock and roll - musical genres loved around the world - were born here, and American composers, producers, singers, and songwriters have crafted a unique heritage in other genres such as classical and folk. "American Popular Music", a new eight-volume set, celebrates American music by presenting a wealth of information on seven major musical branches. Each comprehensive book provides the perfect, one-stop starting point for research in each musical field. Between 300 and 500 entries in each volume cover key personalities, landmark performances and recordings, hit songs and experimental compositions, important publications, musical instruments, styles of music, social and historical issues, organizations and schools, record companies, and much more. Together, the volumes comprise a panoramic depiction of American music and the influential threads that weave among the different musical genres. Written by experts for students and enthusiasts, "American Popular Music" is an essential resource for the study and appreciation of American music. A seven-member editorial board of expert advisers includes top academics who are also performing musicians, producers, and songwriters, including a Grammy nominee and an internationally recognized composer. Each book includes 40 to 60 photographs, a glossary, a discography of recommended listening, a chronology, and an index. The eighth volume, included for free with the purchase of the complete seven-volume set, is a comprehensive index that allows readers to easily locate musical terms, musicians, songs, and more throughout the entire set, "American Popular Music" is a must-have resource not only for students researching music but also for those interested in social movements, cultural history, geography, technology, the growth of broadcast and recorded media, ethnography and anthropology, and many other topics.

Flipping House 2-In-1 For Beginners: Flipping House When You're Dead Broke + How a 17-Year-Old Can Do House Flipping Without Losing Money - 9 Rules to Rule Real Estate to Reach Positive ROI by Lou Vachon
English | December 22, 2020 | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B08R4FB78W | 354 pages | Rar (PDF, AZW3) | 2.20 Mb
How to Start a House Flipping Business Without Experience or Money - A Beginner's Guide to Financial Freedom.

Andreas Öchsner, Resam Makvandi, "Finite Elements Using Maxima: Theory and Routines for Rods and Beams"
English | 2019 | ISBN: 3030171981 | PDF | pages: 263 | 8.0 mb
This book provides a study aid on the finite element method. Based on the free computer algebra system "Maxima", it presents routines to symbolically or numerically solve problems in the context of plane truss and frame structures. This allows readers to not only check classical "hand calculations" but also understand the computer implementation of the method. The mechanical theories focus on the classical one-dimensional structural elements, i.e. bars, Euler-Bernoulli and Timoshenko beams as well as their combination to generalized beam elements. Focusing on one-dimensional elements reduces the complexity of the mathematical framework and the resulting matrix equations can still be displayed with all components, and not only in a symbolic representation. The use of a computer algebra system and the incorporated functions, e.g. for equation solving, highlights the methodology of the finite element method rather than standard procedures.

Charles Goodhart, Gerhard Illing, "Financial Crises, Contagion, and the Lender of Last Resort: A Reader"
English | 2002 | ISBN: 019924720X | PDF | pages: 568 | 171.7 mb
Financial crises have become more frequent over the last two decades than they were previously. This book illuminates the fierce debate over how the monetary authorities should handle these crises by bringing together a selection of the best writings on the subject and by reflecting all viewpoints.

Fichte's Moral Philosophy by Owen Ware
November 1, 2020 | ISBN: 0190086599 | English | 262 pages | PDF | 3 MB
Owen Ware here develops and defends a novel interpretation of Fichte's moral philosophy as an ethics of wholeness. While virtually forgotten for most of the twentieth century, Fichte's System of Ethics (1798) is now recognized by scholars as a masterpiece in the history of post-Kantian philosophy, as well as a key text for understanding the work of later German idealist thinkers. This book provides a careful examination of the intellectual context in which Fichte's moral philosophy evolved, and of the specific arguments he offers in response to Kant and his immediate successors. A distinctive feature of this study is a focus on the foundational concepts of Fichte's ethics-freedom, morality, feeling, conscience, community-and their connection to his innovative but largely misunderstood theory of drives. By way of conclusion, the book shows that what appears to be two conflicting commitments in Fichte's ethics-a commitment to the feelings of one's conscience and a commitment to engage in open dialogue with others-are two aspects of his theory of moral perfection. The result is a sharp understanding of Fichte's System of Ethics as offering a compelling resolution to the personal and interpersonal dimensions of moral life.

Feng Shui and Decluttering: 2 Manuscripts - Feng Shui Made Simple and Decluttering Your Life: Includes How to Declutter Your Home, Declutter Your Mind, and How to Feng Shui Your House by Sabrina Godwin
English | November 19, 2018 | ISBN: 1950010139 | 192 pages | Rar (PDF, AZW3) | 1.70 Mb
If you've ever been interested in the Japanese art of Decluttering or the Chinese art of Feng Shui, this two-book bundle is the perfect marriage of these two ancient practices.

Fashion under Fascism: Beyond the Black Shirt By Eugenia Paulicelli
2004 | 240 Pages | ISBN: 1859737730 | PDF | 3 MB
Prada, Gucci, Max Mara: high fashion is synonymous with luxury, glamor, pleasure, and Italy. Yet Italian fashion also has a dark history that has not previously been explored. The Fascism of 1930's Italy dominated more than just politics--it spilled over into modes of dress. Fashion under Fascism is the first book to consider this link in detail. Fashion often functions as a tacit means of making a social statement, but under Mussolini it vividly reflected political tyranny. Paulicelli explores the subtle yet sinister changes to the seemingly innocuous practices of everyday dress and shows why they were such a concern for the state. Importantly, she also demonstrates how these developments impacted on the global dominance of Italian fashion today. This fascinating book includes interviews with major designers, such as Fernanda Gattinoni and Micol Fontana, and sheds new light on the complicated relationship between style and politics.

Exploring Chess Opening Names - The People, Places And Stories Behind The Chess Openings: Chess World Championship Contests by Reynaldo Stahler
English | 2020 | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B08P5GZ5TV | 296 pages | Rar (PDF, AZW3) | 35 Mb
A chess opening or simply an opening refers to the initial moves of a chess game. The term can refer to the initial moves by either side, White or Black, but an opening by Black may also be known as a defense. There are dozens of different openings, and hundreds of variants.

Even the Defeats: How Sir Alex Ferguson Drew Inspiration from Losses to Mastermind Some of Manchester United's Greatest Triumphs by John Silk
2020 | ISBN: 1785316850 | English | 256 pages | EPUB | 2 MB
Even the Defeats is the story of how painful moments in Sir Alex Ferguson's early reign inspired him to lead Manchester United to some of their greatest successes. A heavy 5-1 loss at Manchester City in Ferguson's early tenure led pundits and supporters to question the Scot's position, but by the season's end he was holding aloft his first trophy at the club-the FA Cup. This trend continued when an end-of-season collapse handed Leeds United the league title in the spring of 1992, only to galvanize United to their first championship in 26 years the very next year. From struggles in Europe to winning the treble, from losing the title on goal difference to their city rivals to winning the Premier League in Ferguson's final season in charge-rising from the depths of despair to achieve glory, and using failure to fuel success, was arguably Sir Alex's greatest strength. John Silk brings you the inside story of what made Ferguson tick, with views from players, coaches, and other members of staff from the great Scot's reign.