As many as 15,000 covered bridges were built in North America over the past 200 years. Fewer than 1,000 remain.In America's Covered Bridges, authors Terry E. Miller and Ronald G. Knapp tell the fascinating story of these bridges, how they were built, the technological breakthroughs required to construct them and above all the dedication and skill of their builders. Each wooden bridge, whether still standing or long gone, has a story to tell about the natur...

World Music CONCISE: A Global Journey, Third Edition, explores the diversity of musical expression around the world, taking students across the globe to experience cultural traditions that challenge the ear, the mind, and the spirit. Based on the Fifth Edition of World Music: A Global Journey, this Third CONCISE Edition maintains the text’s familiar travel theme and strong pedagogical framework to serve as an introduction to the many and varied world music traditions, con...

Winner of the Royal Philharmonic Society Music Award for Creative Communication 2015There is a treasure trove of underappreciated music out there; this book will convince many to explore it. The EconomistWhatis classical music? This book answers the question in a manner never before attempted, by presenting the history of fifteen parallel traditions, of which Western classical music is just one. Each music is analysed in terms of itsmodes, scales, and theory; its instrument...

In 1734, land between the Blackwater and Meherrin Rivers was named Nottoway Parish after the small communities of Native Americans found there, and soon thereafter it was settled as Southampton County. Over time, the county had seven disparate townships later linked by a railroad. Like many Southern counties, Southampton's populace was comprised of Native Americans, whites, free blacks, and slaves existing in a predominantly cotton and peanut plantation economy. The devastation of the cott...

Calvinism is probably one of the deadliest, satanic doctrines ever to surface attacking the New Testament churches, seminaries, and colleges. Once that deadly doctrine takes hold on the theology of a person or a Christian institution that Christian or institution always degenerates into Laodiceaism and spiritual bankruptcy. Calvinists are quick to hide their true doctrinal positions, especially when they apply for positions in non-Calvinist pastoral positions or places of leadership. Calvi...

This audiobook contains proven steps and strategies on how to use guided reading for intermediate grade school learners.Today only, get this audio bestseller for a special price.Whether you are a teacher who wants to use guided reading in the classroom or a parent who wishes to read to their children more often at night, you will find that this audio program can help you effectively support your children’s literacy development.Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn....

Absolutely amazing, that for centuries Christian scholars have either overlooked the doctrine of the Trinity which is plainly taught in Genesis 18-19. Equally sad, it is that whenever a pastor/minister preaches a message on Lot, he is made to be a backslider, compromiser, one who chose to live in a wicked city, exposing himself and family to the wickedness of that city, and eventually with his wife being turned to a pillar of salt and his home destroyed in fire and brimstone. Read this boo...

There are turtles in the attic today! But what could they be doing up there that is making so much noise?Maybe theyre spinning around till they get dizzy and then falling down. Or perhaps theyre bouncing on their beds and then falling on their heads! They could be baking cookies, playing hopscotch, or jumping off chairs. Then, when it gets late, theyre ready to put on pajamas, hide under the covers, snuggle with their mother, and finally get some rest.In this childrens stor...

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Join a family's heartfelt journey across the country, celebrating love, laughter, and the beauty of nature while cherishing the memory of a beloved son. Discover the joy of adventure, the lessons learned, and the bonds that create lasting memories together.Embracing the Journey: A Family Vacation invites readers to accompany Terry Miller and his family-his parents, Vernon and Dortha June Fair-on a series of unforgettable trips across various states. Each d...

Why do we expect teachers to differentiate instruction for every student, yet offer those same teachers a "one-size-fits-all" approach to their professional growth?In the rapidly evolving landscape of Career and Technical Education (CTE), the traditional model of professional development is no longer just ineffective--it's obsolete. Technical instructors face a unique set of challenges that their academic counterparts do not. To be successful, they must be masters of both pedagogy ...

This is an open access title. It is made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 International licence. It is available to read and download as a PDF version on the Oxford Academic platform. The advent of the Internet, exponential growth in computing power, and rapid developments in artificial intelligence have raised numerous cybersecurity-related ethical questions in various domains. The dual use character of cybertechnology-that ...