Dance on the American Musical Theatre Stage: A History chronicles the development of dance, with an emphasis on musicals and the Broadway stage, in the United States from its colonial beginnings to performances of the present day. This book explores the fascinating tug-and-pull between the European classical, folk and social dance imports and America's indigenous dance forms as they met and collided on the popular musical theatre stage. The historical background influenced a specific musical theatre movement vocabulary and a unique choreographic approach that is recognizable today as Broadway style dancing. Throughout the book, a cultural context is woven into the history to reveal how the competing values within American culture, and its attempts as a nation to define and redefine itself, played out through developments in dance on the musical theatre stage. This book is central to the conversation on how dance influences and reflects society, and will be of interest to students and scholars of Musical Theatre, Theatre Studies, Dance and Cultural History.

"The Still Hog Theory" captures the life and times of Ray Miller who grew up in the rural South. He was born at the end of the Great Depression and the start of World War II. His vivid memory of events of early childhood allows him to portray what these events meant to real people. He tells of the many adventures of growing up far removed from modern conveniences. His childhood was spent around a mill complex consisting of a corn mill, cotton gin, lumber mill and country store. He shares the many hilarious events that accompanied these years. He was an avid swimmer but never owned a swim suit until he joined the Army. He was a good student in a two-room country school and shares the adventures of the many characters who attended. He later attended a consolidated county high school where he played in the band that could have been the inspiration for the "Music Man." The ones who could think did use the "think method." He shares the strategy of running for and being elected Student Body President. He attended college at Georgia Tech and for the first time in his life had the feelings and emotions of one being in a situation completely over one's head. He was an average college student but received the education he needed working a part-time job in the data processing department at Georgia Tech. He was graduated from Georgia Tech in 1961. He entered the computer field as a salesman for a large manufacturer and writes of the rapid growth and changes in that industry. He recounts the history of his family which has been in this country since 1622. His family has been in his home county for almost 200 years and the adventures of his extended family are captured in his many stories. The lasttwenty five years of his career he served as President/CEO of a data processing company. He attributes the success of the company to the lessons he learned from watching three hogs during "slopping" time. "The Still Hog Theory" is a lesson of the satisfaction and success that can be enjoyed by keeping it simple.

This approachable method of carving is the perfect starting point for beginners to fall in love with woodcarving, or for experienced carvers to try something new! Featuring 15 wood animal projects that focus on the flat-plane style of woodcarving, each design has little to no rounded edges and can be accomplished in just one day. From rabbits, ravens, and mountain goats to polar bears, sheep, reindeer, and more, learn the super simple Scandinavian flat-plane techniques, further your skills, and discover a new favorite carving method! Author James Miller is an award-winning Scandinavian carver and a contributor to the acclaimed Woodcarving Illustrated magazine.

Dance on the American Musical Theatre Stage: A History chronicles the development of dance, with an emphasis on musicals and the Broadway stage, in the United States from its colonial beginnings to performances of the present day. This book explores the fascinating tug-and-pull between the European classical, folk and social dance imports and America's indigenous dance forms as they met and collided on the popular musical theatre stage. The historical background influenced a specific musical theatre movement vocabulary and a unique choreographic approach that is recognizable today as Broadway style dancing. Throughout the book, a cultural context is woven into the history to reveal how the competing values within American culture, and its attempts as a nation to define and redefine itself, played out through developments in dance on the musical theatre stage. This book is central to the conversation on how dance influences and reflects society, and will be of interest to students and scholars of Musical Theatre, Theatre Studies, Dance and Cultural History.

The ultimate beginner-friendly project guide to whittling flat-plane carvings with a modern twist! Whittling Workbook is perfect for anyone seeking a range of easy wood carvings they can accomplish with just one knife - including roughing out. All you need is a block of wood and one knife to achieve any of the 15 wood carving projects featured within these pages! From a simple strawberry, whimsical wand, and magical mermaid to a sea captain, Martian, pig, and so much more, each project includes detailed step-by-step instructions to walk you through the entire process from start to finish. Also included are insightful overviews on basic carving cuts, painting and finishing techniques, safety notes, and how to join a carving community. Author James Miller is a recent college graduate and a protege of decorated Scandinavian-style carver, Harley Refsal. James has been a regular contributor to Woodcarving Illustrated since 2010 and published his first book, Whittling Flat-Plane Animals, in 2020.

This reproducible resource consists of very simpleChristmas dramas that can be performed by kids of all ages the younger children can participate in rhymes and recitations that require very little or no speaking, while older children will enjoy the speaking and narration parts. Short poems are also included for use in programs. Most drama selections take no more than ten minutes to perform, and the number of children can vary as needed by the size of the church. Props and scenery are minimal, and selections can be performed with little rehearsal."

Jenna Rai Miller presents a successful healing of her own excruciating struggles with dissociative identity disorder through an insightful, hopeful, faith-filled story. Living from birth with the painful unpredictability of her mother's untreated bipolar disorder, a father who is a pedophile and a brother's tormenting sadism creates the basis of her survival mechanism of dissociation, culminating in over thirty seperate personalities. Jenna, driven from the core of her being seeks out help and healing relentlessly. Against all odds she demonstrates courage, resiliency and creativity that enable Jenna to embrace "oneness" resulting in her integration. Reclaiming her life is a monumental triumph. She continues to be successful no longer a victim, now a thriving survivor.

The world as they know it is gone. Family, friends, and coworkers no longer exist. To survive and rebuild society they must join other strangers with dark secrets of their own. And that's just the beginning... Apocalypse Dawn: The Beginning of the End is the first in a three-book series that follows a group of people left to fend for themselves after an apocalyptic event changes the landscape of the world forever. Vincent Tisdale is an average man with an average life that is brutally ripped from him when he loses his wife and his daughter during the event. Marty Nasland sees the apocalypse as a second chance to redeem himself for his past sins; if only he could tell his son Adam just what those sins are and how they had hurt him. The three men band together to travel to a remote farm in Ohio, where other survivors are coming together and trying to form their own society. Standing in their way is the evil David Michael Engle, who, after discovering his true heritage, wants to make sure the earth stays as sinful as it ever was. His vision for the world is the antithesis of Vince's, and Vince knows it is just a matter of time before his group must rise against Engle and his dark forces. Little does Vince know, however, that there may be one hiding among his group who's ideas mirror Engle's, and who's actions just may be Vince's downfall. Apocalypse Dawn: The Beginning of the End is a post-apocalyptic novel with many twists and turns. It shows how man's desires cannot be contained even when the world around him is crumbling, shown through the eyes and thoughts of the men who hope to remake this new world in their own visions.

The Enigma cipher machine had the confidence of German forces who depended upon its security. This misplaced confidence was due in part to the large key space the machine provided. This paper derives for the first time the exact number of theoretical cryptography key settings and machine configuration for the Enigma cipher machine. It also calculates the number of practical key settings Allied cryptanalysts were faced with daily throughout World War II. Finally, it shows the relative contribution each component of the Enigma added to the overall strength of the machine.

This reproducible resource consists of very simple Easter dramas that can be performed by kids of all ages-the younger children can participate in rhymes and recitations that require very little or no speaking, while older children will enjoy the speaking and narration parts. Short poems are also included for use in programs. Most drama selections take no more than 10 minutes to perform and the number of children can vary as needed by the size of the church. Props and scenery are minimal and selections can be performed with little rehearsal.