The singer-songwriter, someone who writes and performs their own music, is an ever-present and increasingly complex figure in popular music worlds. The Singer-Songwriter Handbook provides a useful resource for student songwriters, active musicians, fans and scholars alike. This handbook is divided into four main sections: Songwriting (acoustic and digital), Performance, Music Industry and Case Studies. Section I focuses on the 'how to' elements of popular song composition, embracing a range of perspectives and methods, in addition to chapters on the teaching of songwriting to students. Section II deals with the nature of performance: stagecraft, open mic nights, and a number of case studies that engage with performing in a range of contexts. Section III is devoted to aspects of the music industry and the business of music including sales, contract negotiations, copyright, social media and marketing. Section IV provides specific examples of singer-songwriter personae and global open mic scenes. The Singer-Songwriter Handbook is a much-needed single resource for budding singer-songwriters as well as songwriting pedagogues.

In this book you'll learn: How to develop web applications quickly and easily with the Ruby on Rails framework The basics of programming principles and Ruby syntax, so you can begin to understand whats going on under the hood How to implement must-have web application features, such as user accounts, data validation, sending e-mail, image uploading, and more How to use Ajax techniques with Rails and when not to use them How to implement other Web 2.0 features in Rails, such as tag clouds and microformats If you're a web designer or developer who thinks that the coding involved in developing dynamic web applications is too difficult, think again. This book, and the framework it covers, is the perfect solution to your needs. Ruby on Rails provides an easy-to-use method for quickly developing web applications, simplifying potentially complicated subjects such as web architecture, JavaScript, and SQL/database creation. The simplicity of Rails belies its power, though--this technology is used by major companies such as 37Signals and Google. The book provides an introduction to Ruby on Rails with the web designer in mind. Instead of focusing on the intricate syntax of each method, the book focuses on the tasks youll want to perform on your website and then walks you through how to implement that functionality with Rails. Design and usability are kept in mind throughout, ensuring that your site both looks and works great. The book begins by covering how to set up your computer as a Rails development environment (including the MySQL database) and then follows with an introduction to Ruby and the basics of the Rails framework. Next, you are taken through several practical examples that worktogether to build up a complete modern web application, covering essential and useful website features such as user login, adding and editing data, data validation, image uploading, and much more. The book even covers more-advanced Rails topics such as the Rails test suite, plug-ins and components, debugging techniques, and deploying your web applications using Capistrano. Summary of Contents: Chapter 1: Introduction to Ruby on Rails Chapter 2: Installing Rails Chapter 3: Ruby for Rails Developers Chapter 4: Getting Started with Rails Chapter 5: More Advanced Rails Chapter 6: Formatting Data Chapter 7: Introduction to Ajax Chapter 8: Bringing Forms to Life with Ajax Chapter 9: Uploading Files and Sending Attachments Chapter 10: User Authentication and Session Management Chapter 11: Customizing Rails Views Chapter 12: Using Rails Plug-ins and Engines Chapter 13: Deploying with Capistrano Appendix A: Caching Your Content Appendix B: Testing Rails

Traders Troubleshooting Tools is a collection of quotes, aphorisms, and trading tips taken from Bill Williams' books, study materials, and daily journals he has kept over many years. As one body of work, this book provides a clear summary of his trading philosophy that is embraced by thousands of independent and professional traders around the world. These trading "tools" are the result of over 50 years of trading experience and research into the mind and body connection and how it relates to the market's behavior. Bill Williams' holistic approach to trading can greatly improve your own relationship with the markets, your clients, your family and friends, and bring more peace to your trading life.

Getting StartED with Mac OS X Leopard is a simple to read, fast way to learn about the Macintosh. The book starts with an overview of the major changes in this release of the operating system for those who may have used the Mac before, going through all of the items in the user interface so that users of all backgrounds will be at the same level. Thereafter, the book chapters essentially follow the icons you actually see on the screen, one by one, making it very simple to find what you want. In addition, it includes information on the iLife applications that many Mac users will want to know.

Written over the course of twelve years, author Justin Williams shares simple, personal devotions from every chapter in the New Testament. Thought-provoking and heart-sparking, these words will help you connect with God's presence as you read the Bible and find life on every page.

A day arises when you are hit by a dreaded realisation. A collection of discarded thoughts assemble and point towards something unconventionally different. That Three Letter Word is a diary of poems written by a boy who was unaware of the changes that would slowly surface and inevitably transform him into a gay man. Using poetry and song, this unique collection captures a real life transition by someone trying to control and come to terms with being attracted to the same sex. From rejecting his dark teenage thoughts to exploring his sexuality, this diary contains the confused and often conflicting feelings he wrote along his journey of discovery. A refreshing and witty view of the world, through the eyes of a boy who just wants to love another boy. This mishmash of emotion includes his feelings of denial, excitement, lust, love, jealousy and being lost. After fighting with his subconscious he then deals with issues of coming out, homophobia and exploring the electrifying gay club scene. Justin Williams gives a beautiful insight into the fragile but fond years of a man's life through his rhyming diary. That Three Letter Word opens with Justin's first diary entry at the age of sweet sixteen. He is content in a loving relationship with his girlfriend although forbidden desires are beginning to stir.

Nobody Likes Me: What Am I Doing Wrong? ponders 10-year-old Richie. Although Richie is smart, witty, imaginative, and full of character, the fifth grader still doesn't have any friends. At the advice of his mom, he spends most of his free time studying and practicing, but always alone. Richie wants to put all his effort and hard work to good use. What he expected would be his big break, turns into disappointment, and he now feels totally ignored and disliked. The chance to show everybody how good he is at everything slips through his fingers, and he is left to wonder if all his work was worth it. Could it be that his pride is getting in the way, or is he just getting a raw deal? This is the first in a series of Nobody Likes Me books on a wide range of self-help topics. Can you think of reasons why Richie is having such a hard time? First-time author Justine Williams is the mother of thirteen. She lives in New Windsor, New York. "It took my husband to challenge me about my aspiration of becoming a bestselling author by suggesting that I stop talking about it and do it." The experience she has gained from parenting has given her insight into the hearts and minds of children. Now with nine grandchildren, she is even more inspired to write books to enhance the lives of children. Publisher's website: http://sbpra.com/JustineWilliams

Are you ready to earn more now? This book represents an easy to follow system any business-to-business selling professional, marketer, or entrepreneur can use to get bigger commission checks and have more free time, even in this economy

With this plan you'll never again fear being locked out by some good ole' boys network because you'll reach decision makers easily. Instead, cultivate low hanging fruit where choice buyers literally come to you. Works for all commercial technical services from electrical contractors, network installers, security installers, computer integrators, and many more. Why be left out?

Book includes many free gifts that help you use this plan to put money in your pocket -- rather than just dreaming about finally earning decent money in sales -- you'll be a sales producing power house. Stop wasting time and money doing B2B selling the hard way.

Discover the 16 myths that keep you from extracting high quality buyers out of even depressed markets. Double closing ratios without foolish gimmicks that annoy buyers -- instead boost production in three easy steps. Finally remove limiting beliefs that have kept you from bankable sales results.

WARNING: Your sales manager will hate everything about this book. Especially since it reveals the fact about how disposable your company may believe outside sales people really are. Contrary to all the advice well meaning managers push -- you can sell in a way that gives you choice and independence in your personal bottom line.

Written over a number of years from hard earned experiences of an selling professional who has hired commercial contractors, who made these mistakes, and who consulted for companies who profited from these step-by-step instructions. When social media and internet marketing is gone, the principles in the book will still be making you money.

If you invest in this book to further your sales and marketing education, and for any reason you don't make 100 times that investment -- the publisher will buy back the book for someone willing to profit from even the smallest effort required to do what is presented. Do you have the courage to accept this challenge for your future financial security?

The singer-songwriter, someone who writes and performs their own music, is an ever-present and increasingly complex figure in popular music worlds. The Singer-Songwriter Handbook provides a useful resource for student songwriters, active musicians, fans and scholars alike. This handbook is divided into four main sections: Songwriting (acoustic and digital), Performance, Music Industry and Case Studies. Section I focuses on the 'how to' elements of popular song composition, embracing a range of perspectives and methods, in addition to chapters on the teaching of songwriting to students. Section II deals with the nature of performance: stagecraft, open mic nights, and a number of case studies that engage with performing in a range of contexts. Section III is devoted to aspects of the music industry and the business of music including sales, contract negotiations, copyright, social media and marketing. Section IV provides specific examples of singer-songwriter personae and global open mic scenes. The Singer-Songwriter Handbook is a much-needed single resource for budding singer-songwriters as well as songwriting pedagogues.