This work arises from the need to shout out, from the depths, the painful circumstances of the exploited Indian, as he and she- they themselves live it, shout it, and cry for it in their prayers, full of tears and mystical elevation. On that account, its characters are brutally real since they are a condensation derived from thousands of men, women, old people, and children.Samuel Ruiz, CAMINANTE DEL MAYAB

Wisdom and wit--and just a hint of sass--underlie this first published collection of poetry by Ruth Maus. In Valentine, a juxtaposition of Kansas native personality and Smith College academic oozes out in poetic form. A listener will tune in to these poems like a child listening to Silverstein, filling with delight and awe as poems are discovered and savored by the ears and by the imagination.Finalist—The Birdy Poetry Prize, by Meadowlark Books, 2019.

Originally published in English in 1962, this book presents in clear language an account of the growth of sociology from its earliest roots in the Enlightenment, through the 19th century philosophers in Germany, positivists in France, social workers in England, the theorists in America, through the pioneering days of the early and middle part of the 20th century.

A recent transplant to Southern California, Toby Grant has landed his dream job. He's a service tech for Handy Dandy Services—the premier handyman service in the southland.Things don't go well for Toby on the first day when he is teamed up with Ryan Burnell, a twenty year veteran of Handy Dandy. Toby quickly learns the hardships of being Ryan's partner, and finds himself in one uncomfortable situation after another.In an effort to understand his new partner, Toby accidently...

During that last summer, as if in punishment for being happy, Kate was diagnosed with cervical cancer.The last time we used the wishing stone was at the hospital the morning she died.On that day, all three of us made a silent wish, certain the others had wished the same. Kate died that afternoon and I never thought about it again. It was the last time I believed in magic, in love or in the existence of God.Then, after three miserable lonely years, the unthinkable, a ...

Have you ever wondered about your ability as a leader? Are you new to leadership? Do you have doubts about the choices you are making and the direction you are giving your team?In this book, Randy Maus shows us how to Be the Boss by applying skills to change our mindset, improve our communication and master our effectiveness as a leader. Understand the hard truths that come with being a leader while developing the ability to handle them. Learn how to listen for what people are real...

When evil takes you by surprise, sometimes all you can do is run.Arl is a cloth merchant, far from home and stuck in the most powerful winter storm to ever strike the area. With no known shelter nearby, he willingly accepts the aid of a man who comes across him in the wilderness and offers a place to rest. Now Arl finds himself holed up in a prison made for evils long thought to be legend in the wider world, and guarded by the ancient order that hunts them down. An...

Offers fingerstyle transcriptions of Joe's famed Virtuoso #3 recording, composed during Joe's 1978 European tour. These tunes are extensions of Joe's improvisational chord/melody style with prominent bass lines, soaring melodies, and rich chord voicings. This transcription is an exhilarating study into the language of jazz guitar as spoken by one of its most eloquent exponents. For the advanced guitarist; written in standard notation only. Songs include: Dissonance No.'s 1 & 2; Minor Detai...

Great original jazz solos reflecting the styles and techniques used by such greats as Lenny Breau, Joe Pass, Johnny Smith, Charlie Byrd and others. All solos in notation and tablature. Includes access to online audio of every song in the book.

At first hearing, fingerstyle solo jazz guitar can be more than a little overwhelming. Melding together are improvised lead lines and chordal work and bass lines and rhythmics. Relax. Since you already play jazz with a pick, you are familiar with many of the musical elements used in fingerstyle jazz. It is just that it may not be obvious to you what, specifically, fingerstyle concepts and techniques are. That is exactly where this book begins.

A handy, concise text containing the essential information needed to play great guitar. Seasoned instructor Alan de Mause presents the key ingredients of playing in position, fattening up single note lines, and using expressive jazz devices. He also offers instruction in improvisation, using functional chords for comping and substitution, as well as providing new jazz lines and studies. Written in standard notation only. Includes access to online audio.

This is the 5th edition of this book. H. Arne Maus provides valuable and practical insights into the way we think - and how we can better understand other people. Why do people behave the way they do? And how do managers and executives really differ - not only in their function, but also in their patterns of thought and behaviour? Using the concept of Cognitive Intentions, the author shows how deeply rooted thinking preferences influence professional situations - and how beneficial it can ...