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So much theology is confusing and intimidating. The concepts themselves are given weighty-sounding names, such as incarnation and justification, and the explanations of the concepts sometimes can be more confusing than the names. Captivating, entertaining, and highly informative, Crazy Talk helps...

Erland Waltner explains how 1 Peter applies Jesus' teaching on loving the enemy to the life situation of scattered Christians in Asia Minor. Peter empowers believers to be communities of hope, not retaliating for the abuse they suffer, but bearing witness of their Lord by word, lifestyle, and doing...

Richard Newman first made a name for himself in the mid-70s, as an interviewer on an all-night programme called Night Flight, in the early days of Capital Radio. Since then he has been one of the great animators of English acoustic and electric music, tireless in his work as a film maker,...

During the first century, Saint Mark brought Christianity to Egypt and in so doing, formed the basis for the Coptic Orthodox Church. Today, Copts, members of the Coptic Church, compromise the largest Christian Community in the Middle East. The Coptic Church is more than 19 centuries old and has produced...

For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life (John 3:16). John 3:16 - We've heard it preached in churches, on television, and on the radio. We see it on poster-board signs at football games, on bumper...

A selection of some of the works of Sir Frederic Leighton and the inspiration behind those works.

The orchestra is one of the cornerstones of classical music, beloved of music lovers around the world. Packed full of essential information, this pocket-sized handbook explores the make-up and functions of the different sections, from strings to percussion, as well as some of the greatest orchestras...

Edited by Theodore Baker. Includes: elements of notation, definitions and biographical list of famous musicians.

The Philadelphia Orchestra is the most-recorded orchestra in the United States. This discography contains a chronological list of recordings, detailing works performed, conductors, soloists, dates, venues, producers, and matrix information for 78-rpm recordings. Each entry lists all issues of the...

Learn the basics of music theory in this comprehensive and easy-to-understand guide. From classical to hard rock, and jazz to hip hop, music is constantly evolving, but many of the basics have stayed the same. Understanding these basics is key to becoming a successful musician and well-rounded...

The Oxford Handbook of Computer Music offers a state-of-the-art cross-section of the most field-defining topics and debates in computer music today. A unique contribution to the field, it situates computer music in the broad context of its creation and performance across the range of issues - from...

200+ rhythm patterns and ideas, spilt into two sections. The first section covers one bar phrases and in the second section shows you a range of 4 bar phrases. The book does get progressively harder and even the most advanced player will be challenged by this book.   If you are looking...

I decided to put together an electronic book on “Rock Music Legends”. I come from a very music family. My father used to sing and play on radio in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. My brother was in-and-out of rock bands for 20 years. I knew a lady who worked for a recording studio in New York City. My...

Music quotes to bring out the creative musical talent within you. Brilliant and thought provoking quotes from famous people including musicians, singer songwriters and more from Adele to Plato, not forgetting Shakespeare of course.