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'Christmas carols are sung in church, therefore Christmas carols
have always been sung in church. Christmas carols have these words
and this tune, therefore Christmas carols have always had these
words and this tune. Well, not really. Our carol tradition, like
us, is a rich and dynamic mixture. An ecosystem, not a still life.'
Written with effervescent charm and professional knowledge,
composer and conductor Andrew Gant reveals the fascinating musical
and social history behind our favourite Christmas carols. From the
Annunciation to Epiphany, the episodes of the Christmas story link
the tales and anecdotes behind twenty-seven carols from a variety
of traditions and places of origin: those that come from folk song;
those we owe to Victorian moralists, and those that are, in fact,
French. As Andrew says, 'Some carols were born to Christmas, some
have achieved Christmas, and some have had Christmas thrust upon
them.' This wonderful, rich musical treat gives us a unique insight
into our Yuletide traditions and customs. A delightful gift for
anyone who loves to sing, or who just loves Christmas trivia, this
is the ideal companion with which to while away those lazy days
between Christmas and New Year. 'Ding dong! This is my kind of
Christmas present. A musical Christmas cracker - fascinating and
full of interesting surprises.' Gyles Brandreth 'Enlightening and
entertaining. You'll never hear or sing these carols in the same
way again' Anne-Marie Minhall 'And I thought I knew about Christmas
carols.' John Rutter
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Star Trek: Picard stars Patrick Stewart, reprising his role
as Jean-Luc Picard from Star Trek: The Next Generation. The
book explores each of the three separate season-long narratives,
which tell the story of Picard in later years, as he is brought out
of retirement on his family chateau to face old enemies such as the
Borg, take command of a new starship, and ultimately reconcile with
his past. New characters such as Doctor Jurati (Alison Pill),
Cristóbal Rios (Santiago Cabrera), Soji (Isa Briones) and Elnor
(Evan Evagora) feature alongside appearances by old enemies and
friends, such as Will Riker (Jonathan Frakes), Deanna Troi (Marina
Sirtis), the Borg Queen (Annie Wersching), Guinan (Whoopi
Goldberg), Data (Brent Spiner), and Q (John de Lancie). Season 3
sees a full-scale Next Generation reunion, featuring Worf (Michael
Dorn), Dr. Beverley Crusher (Gates McFadden), and Geordi La
Forge (LeVar Burton). Alongside interviews with showrunners,
writers, cast, and crew, discussing concepts and character arcs,
“Spotlight†features explore makeup, costumes, art, and visual
effects. A final section features reflections on the much-beloved
character from its original incarnation in Star Trek: Next
Generation through to its final satisfying conclusion. This
beautifully illustrated hardback, featuring behind-the-scenes and
on-set photography, and a range of production art, is an in-depth
exploration of a hugely popular and seminal Star Trek character.
Die inleiding beskryf al die materiale en toerusting, die soorte
glas en veiligheidsmaatreels, en word gevolg deur
stap-vir-stap-tegnieke en wenke oor die natrek en uitsny van
patrone, slyp- en foeliewerk, hoe om die stukke saam te stel,
soldeerwerk, vertinning en die aanwending van patina. Die wye reeks
projekte - in tradisionele en kontemporere style - sluit lampkappe,
kershouers, bewertjies, rame, muurhorlosies, spieels en nog vele
meer in. Die eerste paar projekte word geillustreer met
gedetailleerde stap-vir-stap-foto's om die grondslag neer te le vir
die daaropvolgende projekte waarin meer spesifieke besonderhede
uitgelig word. Al die items in die boek - hetsy dit eenvoudig of
meer uitdagend is - beeld die wonderlike verskeidenheid glas wat
deesdae beskikbaar is pragtig uit. Met die puik kleurfoto's van al
die voltooide items, tegniese wenke regdeur die boek, foto's uit
die studio met uitgebreide byskrifte vir ekstra inspirasie, en
patrone vir die projekte is hierdie boek in moet vir elke
handwerker.
Relax after a busy day and add a creative dimension to your daily devotions as you color beautiful designs based on verses from Proverbs. There are 62 images to color and 4 pages of gift tags, bookmarks and cards that you can color, cut out and share. The high-quality stock paper gives you the freedom to use your favorite coloring supplies, without worrying about color bleeding through the pages. Perforated edges make it easy to tear out and frame or share your artworks. Gift the book to a loved one and add a personalized message on the specially designed presentation page.
Enjoy a time of creative worship and be reminded of God’s promise in Jeremiah 29:11 as you work your way through this inspiring coloring book for adults. The 50 designs to color focus on God’s perfect plan and purpose for your life. It also includes gift tags, cards and bookmarks to color, cut and share. The thick, high-quality pages are suitable for a variety of media such as pencils, gel pens or paint. Since they are perforated, you can easily tear them out and share your artwork with friends and family.
This coloring book makes a great gift for anyone needing the assurance of God’s perfect plans for their lives. A presentation page in the front of the book allows you to write a personalized message for the recipient.
This inspirational coloring book for adults features Scripture art that will bring you to a place of peace and restoration. Color the illustrated Scripture quotes and meditate and reflect on the accompanying Bible verses. There are also gift tags, bookmarks and cards to color, cut and share. The high-quality heavy stock paper is suitable for a wide variety of artistic media such as gel pens, pencils and even paint. The perforated pages make it easy to tear out and share your colorful artworks.
Coloring lets you focus and meditate on the beauty of Scripture and brings the truths of God’s word to life. It is an excellent therapeutic exercise. This coloring book makes a great gift for artistic friends and family or anyone that needs a reminder of God’s grace.
Paris Nights: My Year at the Moulin Rouge opens with a bored
twenty-seven-year old Cliff Simon staring out at the ocean from his
beachfront house, wishing he was somewhere else. Gavin Mills
telephones him from Paris inviting him to join him at the iconic
Moulin Rouge. Cliff sells everything he owns, leaving Johannesburg,
South Africa for the City of Lights. He learns that his spot at the
Moulin is not guaranteed and is forced to audition. Making the
grade, he is put into can can school before he is allowed into the
company. His adrenaline is pumping from excitement and fear, both
of which he has faced before. Taking a look back, we see
twelve-year-old Cliff helming a racing dinghy in the midst of a
thunderstorm on the Vaal River. His father yells at him not to be a
sissy, and he brings the boat back to shore alone. We then travel
to London with his family escaping the tumult of Apartheid. He
trains for the Olympics, but drops out, enrolling in the South
African military where he subjected to harsh treatment and name
calling Fokken Jood. After a honorable discharge, he works in
cabaret at seaside resorts and is recruited as a gymnast in a
cabaret, where he realizes that the stage is his destiny. The
memoir fast forwards to Cliffs meteoric rise at the Moulin from
swing dancer to principal in Formidable. Off stage he gets into
fights with street thugs, hangs out with diamond smugglers, and has
his pick of gorgeous women. With a year at the Moulin to his
credit, doors open for him internationally and back in South
Africa. He earns a starring role in Egoli: Place of Gold, and
marries his long-time girlfriend, Colette. On their honeymoon to
Paris, Cliff says, Merci Paris for the best year of my life.
In wise words, Christian Dior once proclaimed: "Flowers are, apart
from women, the most beautiful gift God has given the world." The
new teNeues series, Floramour, which henceforth honourably
celebrates the most exquisite natural beauties that adorn our
gardens, proves just how right he was. Each series title is
dedicated to a genus of flowers, viewed from an aesthetic
perspective. In a noble presentation with impressive pictures and
interesting texts, an exciting portrait of our favourite flowers is
created. It begins with the rose. Whoever gives a rose as a gift
will conquer all hearts in an instant, for like no other of its
fellows it is regarded as a symbol of romantic passion. As a
faithful helpmate, it has been accompanying declarations of love
since time immemorial, making it a real Everybody's Darling. But
authentic message transmission is not limited to the gift of the
much-loved rose. Flowers have always acted as mouthpieces - and
sometimes they can express more than the most beautiful words can.
Also available in this series is Orchids ISBN 9783961714827. The
orchid is also known as the queen of flowers. As a symbol of pure
beauty, embodied by its radiant colours, majestic blooms and exotic
grace, it captivates its viewers by the dozen. So anyone who
receives an orchid can assume pure admiration from the gift-giving
side. The two illustrated books enable flower enthusiasts to get to
know their favourites from a different perspective. With less
pragmatism, but more cultural history, the reader is stylishly
introduced to their geographical origin, their significance in the
world of art, religion and history, as well as their most famous
followers in pop culture. It becomes clear that these flowers have
real character! Text in English and German.
Hierdie boek neem jou verby die tradisionele voorkoms van ligte,
sagte en bykans deurskynende waterverfwerk. Leer hoe om ryk,
lewendige beelde te skep nie net met waterverf op papier nie, maar
ook met ander mediums en materiaal. Jy behou die waterige gevoel,
maar versterk en verbreed die moontlike tekstureringseffek. Die
projekte toon hoe verskeie watermediums op bekende dog
onkonvensionele maniere gebruik kan word. Verf, ink, kleurpotlode
en lapkleursel vorm die kleurkomponent, terwyl tekstuurmediums deel
van die repertoire uitmaak. Heelwat projekte is op waterverfpapier,
maar skilderdoek, karton en velyn of natrekpapier kom ook voor.
Daar is baie eenvoudige gestruktureerde tegnieke wat stap-vir-stap
gevolg kan word om 'n baie soortgelyke voorkoms te skep vir
handwerkprojekte. Maar lesers word ook aangemoedig om met meer
spontane en minder gekontroleerde tegnieke (ook stapsgewys
geillustreer) hulle eie skeppende weg te volg en avontuurlustig te
wees, risiko's te loop en met hulle gelukkige 'ongelukke' te werk.
Minder suksesvolle werk kan op baie verskillende maniere ingespan
word en die boek bevat idees oor hoe sulke werk met nuwe kunswerk
geinkorporeer kan word. Water-(verf-)kuns is propvol wonderlike
idees vir kunstenaars en handwerkers en selfs groentjies sal wil
saamspeel en eksperimenteer.
The definitive biography of Chuck Berry, legendary performer and
inventor of rock and roll. Best known as the groundbreaking artist
behind classics like "Johnny B. Goode," "Maybellene," "You Never
Can Tell" and "Roll Over Beethoven," Chuck Berry was a man of wild
contradictions, whose motives and motivations were often shrouded
in mystery. After all, how did a teenage delinquent come to write
so many songs that transformed American culture? And, once he
achieved fame and recognition, why did he put his career in danger
with a lifetime's worth of reckless personal behaviour? Throughout
his life, Berry refused to shed light on either the mastery or the
missteps, leaving the complexity that encapsulated his life and
underscored his music largely unexplored--until now. In Chuck
Berry, biographer RJ Smith crafts a comprehensive portrait of one
of the great American entertainers, guitarists, and lyricists of
the 20th century, bringing Chuck Berry to life in vivid detail.
Based on interviews, archival research, legal documents, and a deep
understanding of Berry's St. Louis (his birthplace, and the place
where he died in March 2017), Smith sheds new light on a man few
have ever really understood. By placing his life within the context
of the American culture he made and eventually withdrew from, we
understand how Berry became such a groundbreaking figure in music,
erasing racial boundaries, crafting subtle political commentary,
and paying a great price for his success. While celebrating his
accomplishments, the book also does not shy away from troubling
aspects of his public and private life, asking profound questions
about how and why we separate the art from the artist. Berry
declined to call himself an artist, shrugging that he was good at
what he did. But the man's achievement was the rarest kind, the
kind that had social and political resonance, the kind that made
America want to get up and dance. At long last, Chuck Berry brings
the man and the music together.
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