(Guitar Educational). Foreword by Rich Robinson of The Black Crowes. Doug Redler has been a guitar tech to the Black Crowes, k.d. lang, the Dixie Chicks, the B-52s, Paul Simon, Goo Goo Dolls, Counting Crows, Peter Gabriel, and many other stars. He's seen it all, and knows what to do when it comes to keeping guitars and amps healthy. In this book, he reveals his trade secrets so that anyone with some mechanical ability can maintain their own gear. Co-authored by Hal Leonard guitar historian Dave Rubin, this book covers: guitar tech toolbox, proper stringing techniques, evaluating the guitar neck, setting the action, adjusting the pickups, basic bass guitar set-up, tales from the road, humidity and acoustic guitars, amp care and maintenance, and more

Jake Hanna is at the top of his game as a political consultant. His idealism sets him apart from his more jaded and compromised colleagues in the small universe of top advisors to our Nation's governing elite. Senator Bob McConnell, the seemingly perfect candidate, has put his ambitions in the hands of Hanna and his team of professionals. Their journey will face many obstacles, most of them erected by the nefarious opponents who wish to derail the Senator's candidacy and take power for themselves. No less than the future of the country is at stake. Then there are the suicides, and that fatal choking sensation... The Shadow Candidate is a story of the real politics in Washington D.C. Read it only if you are prepared to handle the truth.

This engrossing book will quickly capture your attention as you realize the excitement leading up to this festive occasion and the richness it will bring to your understanding of both the Old and New Testament references. The authors treat us to the sense of anticipation that "cannot be overstated" as their insightful account of traditions leading up to this holiday unfolds...a boy's first haircut, bonfires, sweet treats, artful paper cutting, firstfruits. "Shavnot "will lead believers in Jesus into greater understanding of the significance of the "omer," the waiting period, which foreshadows our watching for His return and gives further meaning to our work of building His kingdom.