Jazz Theory Handbook is a complete guide to all the essential topics of jazz theory, suitable for all treble instruments. Its approach is clear and concise, realistic and practical. This book will help you to understand how contemporary jazz players think, and to apply theory concepts in your own playing. Subjects are introduced progressively, with each new one based on those introduced before. Topics include chord building, harmonic movement, modes, II-V-I licks, polychords, blues, rhythm...

The role of humour, laughter and play in healthcare and wellbeing is a hot topic. Smiles are Everywhere: Integrating clown-play into healthcare practice is a practical handbook aimed primarily at healthcare professionals and those working in healthcare settings who wish to bring play and humour into their work.Drawing together the authors’ considerable experience in practice, research and training in the use of humour in healthcare settings, this book works to bring theory...

Easy Classics for Cello is part of the Easy Classics Series, written to provide beginning to intermediate students with an enjoyable introduction to classical music. This book features 16 solos and duets in cello-friendly keys, with piano accompaniment. All of the pieces may be played as solos or duets, and the content in this book is fully compatible with Easy Classics for Violin and Easy Classics for Viola. Includes a 32-page pull-out part for cello solo/duet.

Easy Classics for Viola is part of the Easy Classics series, written to provide beginning to intermediate students with an enjoyable introduction to some of the greatest classical melodies. This book features 16 pieces in string friendly keys, with piano accompaniment, and a 32-page pull-out part for the viola.All the pieces may be played either as solos or as viola duets, with or without piano accompaniment. This book can also be played in ensemble or as duets with the other strin...

Easy Classics for Alto Saxophone is part of the Easy Classics series, written to provide beginning to intermediate students with an enjoyable introduction to some of the greatest classical melodies. This book features 16 pieces in saxophone-friendly keys with piano accompaniment, and a 32-page part for the alto saxophone.All the pieces may be played either as solos or as alto sax duets, with or without piano accompaniment. This book can also be played in ensemble or as due...

Easy Classics for Trumpet is part of the Easy Classics series, written to provide beginning to intermediate students with an enjoyable introduction to some of the greatest classical melodies. This book features 16 pieces in trumpet-friendly keys, with piano accompaniment, and a 32-page pull-out part for the trumpet.All the pieces may be played either as solos or as trumpet duets, with or without piano accompaniment. This book can also be played in ensemble or as duets with the foll...

Easy Classics for Violin Easy Classics for Violin is part of the Easy Classics series, written to provide beginning to intermediate students with an enjoyable introduction to some of the greatest classical melodies. This book features 16 pieces of string-friendly keys, with piano accompaniment.All the pieces may be played either as solos or as violin duets, with or without piano accompaniment. This book can also be played in ensemble or as duets with the other string books...

Easy Classics for Flute is part of the Easy Classics series, written to provide beginning to intermediate students with an enjoyable introduction to some of the greatest classical melodies. This book features 16 pieces in flute-friendly keys, with piano accompaniment, and a 32-page pull-out part for the flute.All the pieces may be played either as solos or as flute duets, with or without piano accompaniment. This book can also be played in ensemble or as duets with the following co...

Easy Classics for Clarinet is part of the Easy Classics series, written to provide beginning to intermediate students with an enjoyable introduction to some of the greatest classical melodies. This book features 16 pieces in clarinet-friendly keys, with piano accompaniment, and a 32-page pull-out part for the flute.All the pieces may be played either as solos or as clarinet duets, with or without piano accompaniment. This book can also be played in ensemble or as duets with the fol...

INTERNATIONAL AND NATIONAL BESTSELLERForensic psychologist and memory expert Dr. Julia Shaw reveals why we are all unreliable narrators of our own life stories.Think you have a good memory? Think again.Memories are our most cherished possessions. We rely on them every day of our lives. They make us who we are. And yet the truth is they are far from being the accurate record of the past we like to think they are.In The Me...

When Eleanor Morgan published a first-person account of her struggles with anxiety as part of the online series the VICE Guide to Mental Health, the response was staggering. Within four days, the article was read by five million people in fifteen countries, prompted tens of thousands of reader responses and was endorsed by numerous high-profile celebrities, including Caitlin Moran.In Anxiety for Beginners, Morgan digs even deeper, combining her own experiences—rendered in ...

Learn how to communicate with your preverbal baby using baby sign language.The gift of communication between parents and their babies is one of life's true joys. With this exciting book, the process of communicating with your baby could happen sooner than you think!By introducing simple sign language into your home, your baby will soon be communicating what they want and need before they can speak! Studies in baby sign language have highlighted numerous ben...