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This reference compiles accessible data on chemistry and physics
for students. Revisions to the handbook have kept up with
semiconductors and high-temperature superconductors; addressed
environmental concerns by providing data on pollutants,
contaminants, global warming and ground water contamination; and
updated pertinent data to stay current with IUPAC standards. There
are tables and charts on substances and their properties.
High Quality Science requires High Quality Data! Today, more than
ever, the CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics is critical in
ensuring that researchers, educators, and students have the highest
quality data for chemical compounds and physical particles.
Available both in print and online, the Handbook covers 390
chemistry, physics, and related subjects organized in easy-to-find,
well-organized tables. Every year, new reported data and new
scientific areas are added, making the Handbook the largest
comprehensive physical science data source available anywhere.
Handbook features include: All data reviewed and evaluated by
subject matter experts Standardized chemical names, structures,
property names, and property units Important information on
subjects such as chemical and laboratory safety, and nomenclature
Chemical and physical data critical for fields such as
environmental science, bio-medical chemistry, organic and inorganic
chemistry, materials innovation, geo- and astrophysics, and
solid-state science Digital tools in our Online Edition to analyze,
graph, process, and exploit our data content
(Book). Nestled at the southern end of California's San Joaquin
Valley, the city of Bakersfield is best known for farming, oil
fields, and a unique brand of country music called the "Bakersfield
Sound." The term is generally used to describe a hard-edged
honkytonk sensibility characterized by sharp, twanging Fender
Telecaster guitars, crying pedal steel, and straight-ahead country
vocals a sound that thrived in Bakersfield clubs in the 1950s and
'60s. The music emanating from these venues was by no means
homogeneous. One need only compare Buck Owens's razor-sharp
honky-tonk attack with Merle Haggard's western swing and
blues-inflected recordings to recognize that there is no single
Bakersfield Sound. The label is best understood as an umbrella term
encompassing a number of strains developed by Haggard, Owens, and
their West Coast contemporaries. The Bakersfield Sound is a
full-color exploration of what social and economic factors led to
this country music hotbed, as well as a look at the many stars who
rose to fame with roots in Bakersfield. Country luminaries with
ties to the area include Bob Willis, Leon Payne, Jean Shepherd,
Dallas Frazier, Bonnie Owens, Barbara Mandrell, and Ferlin Husky.
Written by the experts at the Country Music Hall of Fame, The
Bakersfield Sound describes with rich words and classic photos how
the deep roots of the Bakersfield Sound are so much more than just
a reaction to the pop-oriented Nashville Sound.
(Book). The high standards set by Chet Atkins as a performer,
recording artist, and record producer continue to inspire others.
Complementing the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum's
exhibition Chet Atkins: Certified Guitar Player, this book honors
one of America's most influential musicians. To provide insight on
the legend and his music, the Country Music Hall of Fame invited
several experts to prepare essays, including Michael Cochran, Rich
Kienzle, Walter Carter, and John W. Rumble. Chet only bestowed his
degree of "Certified Guitar Player" on four other guitarists over
the years: Tommy Emmanuel, John Knowles, Jerry Reed, and Steve
Wariner. Reed passed away in 2008, but the other musicians have
shared special memories of Chet in these pages. Chet Atkins:
Certified Guitar Player is a heartening read of essays and
reminiscences that provide a revealing picture of Chet Atkins and
his extraordinary life.
Immediately upon publication in 1998, the Encyclopedia of Country
Music became a much-loved reference source, prized for the wealth
of information it contained on that most American of musical
genres. Countless fans have used it as the source for answers to
questions about everything from country's first commercially
successful recording, to the genre's pioneering music videos, to
what conjunto music is.
This thoroughly revised new edition includes more than 1,200 A-Z
entries covering nine decades of history and artistry, from the
Carter Family recordings of the 1920s to the reign of Taylor Swift
in the first decade of the twenty-first century. Compiled by a team
of experts at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, the
encyclopedia has been brought completely up-to-date, with new
entries on the artists who have profoundly influenced country music
in recent years, such as the Dixie Chicks and Keith Urban. The new
edition also explores the latest and most critical trends within
the industry, shedding light on such topics as the digital
revolution, the shifting politics of country music, and the impact
of American Idol (reflected in the stardom of Carrie Underwood).
Other essays cover the literature of country music, the importance
of Nashville as a music center, and the colorful outfits that have
long been a staple of the genre.
The volume features hundreds of images, including a photo essay of
album covers; a foreword by country music superstar Vince Gill (the
winner of twenty Grammy Awards); and twelve fascinating appendices,
ranging from lists of awards to the best-selling country albums of
all time.
Winner of the Best Reference Award from the Popular Culture
Association
"Any serious country music fan will treasure this authoritative
book."
--The Seattle Times
"A long-awaited, major accomplishment, which educators, historians
and students, broadcasters and music writers, artists and fans
alike, will welcome and enjoy."
--The Nashville Musician
"Should prove a valuable resource to those who work in the country
music business. But it's also an entertaining read for the music's
true fans."
--Houston Chronicle
"This big, handsome volume spans the history of country music,
listing not only artists and groups but also important individuals
and institutions."
--San Francisco Examiner
"Promises to be the definitive historical and biographical work on
the past eight decades of country music. Well written and heavily
illustratedan unparalleled work, worth its price and highly
recommended."
--Library Journal
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