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Alan Lomax
Taylor and Francis 2003; US$ 32.95Alan Lomax is a legendary figure in American folk music circles. Although he published many books, hundreds of recordings and dozens of films, his contributions to popular and academic journals have never been collected. This collection of writings, introduced by Lomax's daughter Anna, reintroduces these essential writings. Drawing on the Lomax Archives... more...
The Second Bounce Of The Ball
Orion 2008; US$ 22.64In business, everyone can see the first bounce of the ball. It is the second bounce that is uncertain. Ronald Cohen, one of the world's leading private-equity investors, argues that the entrepreneur's aim is to take advantage of that uncertainty: for it is only in situations of uncertainty that significant gains can be made. Putting it another way,... more...
The Second Bounce Of The Ball
Orion 2008; Not AvailableIn business, everyone can see the first bounce of the ball. It is the second bounce that is uncertain. Ronald Cohen, one of the world's leading private-equity investors, argues that the entrepreneur's aim is to take advantage of that uncertainty: for it is only in situations of uncertainty that significant gains can be made. Putting it another way,... more...
Woody Guthrie--Cohen
Taylor and Francis 2012; US$ 26.95Woody Guthrie is the most famous and influential folk music composer and performer in the history of the United States. His most popular song, "This Land is Your Land" has become the country's unofficial national anthem, known to every school child since the 1960s. His influence exceeded the realm of American music, reaching American politics. Guthrie?s... more...
Folk Music: The Basics
Taylor and Francis 2012; US$ 24.95Folk Music: The Basics gives a brief introduction to British and American folk music. Drawing upon the most recent and relevant scholarship, it will focus on comparing and contrasting the historical nature of the three aspects of understanding folk music: traditional, local performers; professional collectors; and the advent of professional performers... more...
Folk Music
Routledge 2006; US$ 16.95Focusing on comparing and contrasting the historical nature of the three aspects of understanding folk music - traditional, local performers and professional collectors - this text explores the advent of professional performers in the twentieth century during the so-called 'folk revival'. more...
Alan Lomax, Assistant in Charge
University Press of Mississippi 2011; US$ 50.00Alan Lomax (1915-2002) began working for the Archive of American Folk Song at the Library of Congress in 1936, first as a special and temporary assistant, then as the permanent Assistant in Charge, starting in June 1937, until he left in late 1942. He recorded such important musicians as Woody Guthrie, Muddy Waters, Aunt Molly Jackson, and Jelly Roll... more...
Folk
Infobase Publishing 2005; US$ 67.00The traditional songs, dances, and legends of ordinary people in the United States have long served as a means of communication and a source of entertainment. Each group brought its unique song and dance music to America: The Irish brought jigs and reels, the African-American slaves work and dance songs, Hispanics their corridos and polkas, Cajuns... more...
Brain Imaging in Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Neuroscience
Springer 2010; US$ 139.99Rapid developments in brain neuroimaging methods have occurred over the past decade. These advances have revolutionized cognitive and behavioral neuroscience, and are likely to have major influence on clinical psychological, psychiatric, and neurological practice over the coming years. There are a number of excellent books that focus on specific neuroimaging... more...
Measuring Stress
Oxford University Press 1998; US$ 48.99A resource for health and social scientists who assess the role of stress in their studies of physical and psychiatric illness. The work discusses how stress is conceptualized, how stressors influence onset and progression of psychiatric and physical illness, and how to decide appropriate measures. more...









