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Cylinderella (Board book)
David Miles; Illustrated by Sara Ugolotti
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R309
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Discovery Miles 2 590
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Focusing on the British Isles, the author explores a period of huge
societal change – the Neolithic, or ‘New Stone Age’ –
through the most iconic artifact of its time: the polished stone
axe, using an ancient stone axe-head brought to him by a local
quarry worker as a guide to the revolution that changed the world.
These formidable creations were not only crucial tools that enabled
the first farmers to clear the forests, but also objects of great
symbolic importance, signifying status and power, wrapped up in
expressions of religion and politics. Mixing anecdote, ethnography
and archaeological analysis, the author vividly demonstrates how
the archaeology on the ground reveals to us the evolving worldview
of a species increasingly altering their own landscape; settling
down together, investing in agricultural plots, and collectively
erecting massive ceremonial monuments to cement new communal
identities. As a direct result of the invention, and
intensification, of agriculture, the planet entered the
Anthropocene, or the current ‘age of humanity’: an era in which
we are changing the world around us in significant, accelerating
and often unpredictable ways. As the author poignantly concludes,
our ancestors set us on the path to the modern world we live in;
now seven billion humans must face the challenges that presents.
With 76 illustrations, 24 in colour
The MIDI Manual is a complete reference on MIDI, written by a
well-respected sound engineer and author. This best-selling guide
provides a clear explanation of what MIDI is, how to use electronic
instruments and an explanation of sequencers and how to use them.
You will learn how to set up an efficient MIDI system and how to
get the best out of your music. The MIDI Manual is packed full of
useful tips and practical examples on sequencing and mixing
techniques. It also covers editors/librarians, working with a
score, MIDI in mass media and multimedia and synchronisation. The
MIDI spec is set out in detail along with the helpful guidelines on
using the implementation chart. Illustrated throughout with helpful
photos and screengrabs, this is the most readable and clear book on
MIDI available.
Audio Production Techniques for Video (1987) looks at the mechanics
and operation of audio tape and video tape recorders; audio and
video synchronization-technology; studio and location audio
production processes; video and audio post-production;
troubleshooting time-code problems.
The bestselling, authoritative guide to recording - considered an
essential by students, instructors and professionals. This tenth
edition is fully updated and includes new content on immersive
sound and other emerging music technologies. The tenth edition will
be supported by a large number of videos, to be hosted on a 'Modern
Recording Techniques' YouTube Channel
The bestselling, authoritative guide to recording - considered an
essential by students, instructors and professionals. This tenth
edition is fully updated and includes new content on immersive
sound and other emerging music technologies. The tenth edition will
be supported by a large number of videos, to be hosted on a 'Modern
Recording Techniques' YouTube Channel
Reformulating a problem of both constitutionalism and liberalism
discussed in the works of Ernst-Wolfgang Boeckenfoerde, Hannah
Arendt, and Alexis de Tocqueville, the book examines one generally
overlooked manifestation of constitutionalism: the role of the
courts in shaping democratic politics and the inter-relationship
between citizens and state. Drawing on constitutional history, law,
and political theory, David Miles argues that constitutionalism
cannot be seen merely as an institutional mechanism to limit
government, as it also has a crucial civic dimension upon which the
liberal state depends. Utilising the works of Boeckenfoerde,
Arendt, and Tocqueville, constitutionalism is conceived in the book
as part of a broader system of communal norms which sustains
representative democracy and liberalism. Through an analysis of
judicial interventions in the electoral processes of the United
States and Germany, Miles explores the role of civil society actors
in transforming constitutionalism through legal challenges to
oligarchical or exclusionary practices. He assesses how, in
adjudicating these cases, the US Supreme Court and the German
Constitutional Court have mediated the tension between threats to
stability and the imperative of democratic renewal. Democracy, the
Courts, and the Liberal State will be of interest to scholars,
students, and practitioners interested in comparative politics,
political theory, and constitutional law and history.
The MIDI Manual: A Practical Guide to MIDI within Modern Music
Production, Fourth Edition, is a complete reference on MIDI.
Written by David Miles Huber (a 4x Grammy-nominated musician,
producer and author), this best-selling guide provides clear
explanations of what MIDI 1.0 and 2.0 are, acting as a guide for
electronic instruments, the DAW, MIDI sequencing and how to make
best use of them. You will learn how to set up an efficient MIDI
system and how to get the most out of your production room and
ultimately ... your music. Packed full of useful tips and practical
examples on sequencing and mixing techniques, The MIDI Manual also
covers in-depth information on system interconnections,
controllers, groove tools, the DAW, synchronization and more. For
the first time, the MIDI 2.0 spec is explained in light of the
latest developments and is accompanied with helpful guidelines for
the long-established MIDI 1.0 spec and its implementation chart.
Illustrated throughout with helpful photos and screenshots, this is
the most readable and clearly explained book on MIDI available.
Reformulating a problem of both constitutionalism and liberalism
discussed in the works of Ernst-Wolfgang Boeckenfoerde, Hannah
Arendt, and Alexis de Tocqueville, the book examines one generally
overlooked manifestation of constitutionalism: the role of the
courts in shaping democratic politics and the inter-relationship
between citizens and state. Drawing on constitutional history, law,
and political theory, David Miles argues that constitutionalism
cannot be seen merely as an institutional mechanism to limit
government, as it also has a crucial civic dimension upon which the
liberal state depends. Utilising the works of Boeckenfoerde,
Arendt, and Tocqueville, constitutionalism is conceived in the book
as part of a broader system of communal norms which sustains
representative democracy and liberalism. Through an analysis of
judicial interventions in the electoral processes of the United
States and Germany, Miles explores the role of civil society actors
in transforming constitutionalism through legal challenges to
oligarchical or exclusionary practices. He assesses how, in
adjudicating these cases, the US Supreme Court and the German
Constitutional Court have mediated the tension between threats to
stability and the imperative of democratic renewal. Democracy, the
Courts, and the Liberal State will be of interest to scholars,
students, and practitioners interested in comparative politics,
political theory, and constitutional law and history.
Modern Recording Techniques is the bestselling, authoritative guide
to sound and music recording. Whether you're just starting out or
are looking for a step-up in the industry, Modern Recording
Techniques provides an in-depth read on the art and technologies of
music production. It's a must-have reference for all audio
bookshelves. Using its familiar and accessible writing style, this
ninth edition has been fully updated, presenting the latest
production technologies and includes an in-depth coverage of the
DAW, networked audio, MIDI, signal processing and much more. A
robust companion website features video tutorials, web-links, an
online glossary, flashcards, and a link to the author's blog.
Instructor resources include a test bank and an instructor's
manual. The ninth edition includes:Updated tips, tricks and
insights for getting the best out of your studio; An introduction
to the Apple iOS in music production; Introductions to new
technologies and important retro studio techniques; The latest
advancements in DAW systems, signal processing, mixing and
mastering.
The MIDI Manual: A Practical Guide to MIDI within Modern Music
Production, Fourth Edition, is a complete reference on MIDI.
Written by David Miles Huber (a 4x Grammy-nominated musician,
producer and author), this best-selling guide provides clear
explanations of what MIDI 1.0 and 2.0 are, acting as a guide for
electronic instruments, the DAW, MIDI sequencing and how to make
best use of them. You will learn how to set up an efficient MIDI
system and how to get the most out of your production room and
ultimately ... your music. Packed full of useful tips and practical
examples on sequencing and mixing techniques, The MIDI Manual also
covers in-depth information on system interconnections,
controllers, groove tools, the DAW, synchronization and more. For
the first time, the MIDI 2.0 spec is explained in light of the
latest developments and is accompanied with helpful guidelines for
the long-established MIDI 1.0 spec and its implementation chart.
Illustrated throughout with helpful photos and screenshots, this is
the most readable and clearly explained book on MIDI available.
Vaccines are a debate, whether we want them to be or not. With a
clear-eyed approach to their science and history, HOW VACCINES WORK
demystifies the strange and intricate world of vaccines: it
explains what a vaccine is, how they are developed and what happens
when they meet our bodies. David Miles has worked in immunology -
as a scientist, teacher and communicator - for two decades. Taking
his expert understanding of the field and the questions he is asked
by ordinary people, HOW VACCINES WORK combines a field guide to the
vaccines we currently receive with the historical background to
their development, along with thrilling storytelling and
comprehensive, reassuring debunking of the most common vaccination
myths.
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The Three Little Rigs (Board book)
David Miles; Illustrated by Sara Ugolotti; Stephanie Miles
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R278
R234
Discovery Miles 2 340
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Mysterious explosions on the surface of Mars signal the beginning
of an alien invasion. Soon the ruthless creatures are terrorizing
Earth with their unstoppable death rays. Can nothing prevent these
merciless Martians from taking over the world? H.G. Wells' classic
story of Martian invasion, vividly retold for newly independent
readers.
All aboard the Christmas Train! Join Santa, his enterprising elves,
snuggly snowmen, friendly carolers, and the rest of Christmas's
colorful characters on a train ride that teaches counting and
seek-and-find activities all for the Christmas season. This
adorable two-in-one board book unfolds into a 56" train (perfect
for playtime or room decor!) A handy velcro clasp keeps everything
snuggly shut when reading time is over.
Focusing on the British Isles, the author explores a period of huge
societal change - the Neolithic, or 'New Stone Age' - through the
most iconic artifact of its time: the polished stone axe, using his
own ancient stone axe-head, given to him by a local quarry worker,
as a guide to the revolution that changed the world. These
formidable creations were not only crucial tools that enabled the
first farmers to clear the forests, but also objects of great
symbolic importance, signifying status and power, wrapped up in
expressions of religion and politics. Mixing anecdote, ethnography
and archaeological analysis, the author vividly demonstrates how
the archaeology on the ground reveals to us the evolving worldview
of a species increasingly altering their own landscape; settling
down together, investing in agricultural plots, and collectively
erecting massive ceremonial monuments to cement new communal
identities. As a direct result of the invention, and
intensification, of agriculture, the planet entered the
Anthropocene, or the current 'age of humanity': an era in which we
are changing the world around us in significant, accelerating and
often unpredictable ways. As the author poignantly concludes, our
ancestors set us on the path to the modern world we live in; now
seven billion humans must face the challenges that presents.
Bah! Humbug! Charles Dickens' classic Christmas ghost story, a tale
of human nature and second chances, comes to life for children!
Tons of interactive elements invite kids to follow the miserly
Ebenezer Scrooge as he is haunted by the Ghosts of Christmas and
learns the value of kindness. Much more than a primer, Lit for
Little Hands: A Christmas Carol tells the actual story in simple,
engaging prose, and fans of the novella will be delighted by the
book's attention to detail and clever use of original dialogue. And
the book's use of super-sturdy board means everyone can enjoy this
tale of Christmas spirit over . . . and over . . . and over again!
The White Horse at Uffington is an icon of the English landscape -
a sleek, almost abstract figure 120 yards long which was carved
into the green turf of the spectacular chalk scarp of the North
Wessex Downs in the early first millennium bc. For centuries
antiquarians, travellers and local people speculated about the age
of the Horse, who created it and why. Was it a memorial to King
Alfred the Great's victory over the heathen Danes, an emblem of the
first Anglo-Saxon settlers or a prehistoric banner, announcing the
territory of a British tribe? Or was the Horse an actor in an
elaborate prehistoric ritual, drawing the sun across the sky? The
rich history of this ancient figure and its surroundings can help
us understand how people have created and lived in the Downland
landscape, which has inspired artists, poets and writers including
Eric Ravilious, John Betjeman and J.R.R. Tolkien. The White Horse
itself is most remarkable because it is still here. People have
cared for it and curated it for centuries, even millennia. In that
time the meaning of the Horse has changed, yet it has remained a
symbol of continuity and is a myth for modern times.
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