In this haunting and frank account, Donna Ford, bestselling author of The Step Child, returns to the horrific abuse she suffered at the hands of her stepmother. As a tiny girl of five, and for six long years, Donna was physically, mentally and sexually abused. She was starved, beaten and 'loaned out' to neighbours who raped and molested her ... and throughout her father stood by and did nothing. When her stepmother finally left the family home, Donna dreamed of a normal childhood ...

The true story of Donna Ford, who between the ages of five and eleven was abused by her stepmother Helen. Labelled 'the bastard', the 'little witch' and 'the evil one'; beaten, isolated and afraid to even look at her own reflection, this beautiful little child was told she was lucky to be the victim of abuse - abuse which began as physical and mental, but progressed to the most appalling sexual attacks.Despite an horrendous early life, Donna is now a successful artist and mother of...

This popular text blends the haunting, sweet voice of the mountain dulcimer with treasured gospel and sacred melodies. Contains 37 outstanding arrangements in standard notation and tab with lyrics and suggested guitar chords. Dulcimer chord diagrams are also shown.

This instruction manual and song collection is a well-crafted collection of basic dulcimer technique and traditional songs that might have been popular in Cripple Creek, Colorado, in the 19th Century-- plus a few modern-day tunes by its current inhabitants. The techniques and songs have been transcribed from the performances of Bud and Donna Ford, who have been collecting songs for their favorite instrument for some time. Bud and Donna explain the basics of playing the dulcimer, including ...

Thirty-eight all-time favorite dulcimer solos penned artistically by Colorado's Bud and Donna Ford. This text is a resource for any dulcimer player and an excellent supplement to any course of instruction. It includes melody lines, lyrics, and chord symbols plus a solo arrangement of each song in standard notation and tablature.

That Jumpy RabbitBy: Donna Ford Children get stressed, too! Follow Jumpy Rabbit through the pages of Donna Ford’s That Jumpy Rabbit as he jumps around all morning. His is the typical fast-paced and jam-packed morning of a primary student, from waking to the ringing of the first school bell.Jumpy Rabbit, moving so fast, has his friends and even the bus driver help him stay focused through breathing techniques. You and your child will learn to focus and de-stress just ...

What could be more beautiful than mountain dulcimer arrangements of Christmas favorites spanning the centuries? This popular book brings the festive sound of the dulcimer to this joyous season. Creative, beautiful arrangements on 23 Christmas favorites, each with a notated melody line and tablature. Finger positions for each chord are included.

Teach yourself how to play guitar with our easy guitar lessons for beginners.***Comes with online access to free guitar videos and audio demonstrating all examples. See and hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along with the backing band. Also includes music score animation for easy music learning.***"Great, and a fun way to learn. Very good well written easy to follow book […] this book would suit both young and old." - Driver [Amaz...

Teach yourself how to play guitar with our easy ragtime fingerstyle guitar lessons.***Comes with online access to free audio demonstrating all examples. Hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along.***"I simply love this book! It's informative and easy to follow with well written instructional lessons. I highly recommend it if you want to diversify your guitar playing." - M. Tulloch, Lancaster PAProgressive Ragtime Fingerpickin...

A vivid, highly evocative memoir of one of the reigning icons of folk music, highlighting the decade of the ’60s, when hits like “Both Sides Now” catapulted her to international fame.Sweet Judy Blue Eyes is the deeply personal, honest, and revealing memoir of folk legend and relentlessly creative spirit Judy Collins. In it, she talks about her alcoholism, her lasting love affair with Stephen Stills, her friendships with Joan Baez, Richard and Mimi Fariña, David Crosby, and...

Teach yourself how to play guitar with our easy acoustic guitar lessons for beginners.***Comes with online access to free audio demonstrating all examples. Hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along with the backing band.***"Acoustic guitar for someone who knows nothing - that is me. I didn't even read music, now I am starting to." - David Wright [Amazon]Progressive Acoustic Guitar contains all you need to know to start learn...

The story of The Pogues has been as riotous as their most rabble-rousing songs. From the streets of 80s London the Celtic Punks unleashed their hellraising 20-year career and in the process became legends; mythic troubadours whose popularity endures.This Omnibus Enhanced edition of Kiss My Arse has been revamped with an interactive digital timeline which paints the journey of The Pogues with videos and images of live performances, interviews, memorabilia and more. ...