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This volume describes the traditional vocal and instrumental music
of the Lao-speaking people living in Northeast Thailand. Beginning
with a description of the cultural and historical contexts of this
music, Miller continues with an overview of Northeast Thai music,
its instruments, concepts, and certain proto-musical genres.
Individual chapters deal separately with the non-technical aspects,
including the history, texts, economics, and performance practices
of both kaen playing and mawlum singing. Another chapter discusses
all technical matters concerning the vocal genres, including the
tonal nature of the Lao language, the relationship between melody
and linguistic tone, scales, rhythm and meter, form, and tempo. The
final two chapters deal specifically with the kaen--a bamboo mouth
organ with 6, 14, 16, or 18 tubes, each with a free-reed. This
volume is generously illustrated with musical examples transcribed
from field recordings made in Northeast Thailand, numerous
photographs, and line drawings. Miller concludes with a series of
translations of texts from musical examples; an extensive glossary
which includes two forms of romanization, the Thai spelling, and a
brief description; and, finally, a bibliography, discography, and
index.
From the gentle hills of Clarion County in western Pennsylvania
emerges a poignant memoir of one family's strength, humor, and
great love. With her desire to accept life with all its drama,
Terri Miller touches the deepest part of the soul with her
inspiring story.
Stunned by a series of tragedies, Miller explores the home of
her youth in rural Limestone, hoping to reconcile the family's past
with her desire to move forward with the future. She explores her
family history from her grandparent's settlement in Limestone, to
her parents' marriage after WWII through and beyond the tragic
deaths of her brother and sister-in-law at the hands of a drunk
driver. Despite the turmoil, Miller's faith that God has a plan,
anchors her throughout the most challenging chapter of her life and
helps sustain her on some of her worst days. In fact she sometimes
finds wisdom and humor in her analysis of the events. But it is
also the strength of her family's love for each other that gives
Miller the courage and wisdom to look at the future with hope.
"Maybe You Should Look a Little Closer" speaks to the strength of
the human spirit and inspires acceptance and serenity in the storms
of life.
A year on from 'Die Hard', Los Angeles cop John McClane is set to
meet up with wife Holly (Bonnie Bedelia) on Christmas Eve, this
time at Dulles airport in Washington DC. However, when terrorists
take over the airport in an attempt to rescue dictator Esperanza
(Franco Nero) from his incoming flight, it is up to McClane to
restore order and ensure that Holly's plane lands safely. Get that
sweaty vest out, and put some shoes on this time.
The Garland Handbook of Southeast Asian Music is comprised of
essays from The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music: Volume 4,
Southeast Asia (1998). Largely revised and updated, the essays
offer detailed, regional studies of the different musical cultures
of Southeast Asia and examine the ways in which music helps to
define the identity of this particular area. Part one provides an
in-depth introduction to the area of Southeast Asia and explores a
series of issues and processes, such as colonialism, mass media,
spirituality, and war. The articles in this section are important
in gaining historical, political, and social perspective. Part two
focuses on mainland Southeast Asia, with essays representing
Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, Burma, Peninsular Malaysia, Vietnam,
Singapore, and the minority peoples of mainland Southeast Asia.
Part three focuses on island Southeast Asia, dividing the area into
three sections: Indonesia, the Philippines, and Borneo. In addition
to offering a detailed study of the music of each area, it also
offers recent perspectives on the gamelan and theater traditions of
Indonesia. Questions for Critical Thinking at the end of each major
section guide and focus attention on what issues musical and
cultural arise when one studies the music of Southeast Asia issues
that might not occur in the study of other musics of the world. An
accompanying compact disc offers musical examples from Southeast
Asia.
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Bonnie Bedelia, Reginald VelJohnson, Paul Gleeson, William Atherton, Hart Bochner, …
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On Christmas Eve, New York cop John McClane (Bruce Willis) is
visiting his estranged wife Holly (Bonnie Bedelia) in Los Angeles,
where she works. They are attending a party at Holly's high-rise
office block when terrorists, led by the suave Hans Gruber (Alan
Rickman) break in, taking everyone hostage. McClane manages to
evade capture, however, and sets out to rescue his wife and the
other prisoners. It is not long before he is running barefoot over
shattered glass (ouch!) in a sweaty vest, muttering 'Yippy kay aye'
as he dispatches the baddies with bullets and a certain earthy wit.
The Garland Handbook of Southeast Asian Music is comprised of
essays from The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music: Volume 4,
Southeast Asia (1998). Largely revised and updated, the essays
offer detailed, regional studies of the different musical cultures
of Southeast Asia and examine the ways in which music helps to
define the identity of this particular area. Part one provides an
in-depth introduction to the area of Southeast Asia and explores a
series of issues and processes, such as colonialism, mass media,
spirituality, and war. The articles in this section are important
in gaining historical, political, and social perspective. Part two
focuses on mainland Southeast Asia, with essays representing
Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, Burma, Peninsular Malaysia, Vietnam,
Singapore, and the minority peoples of mainland Southeast Asia.
Part three focuses on island Southeast Asia, dividing the area into
three sections: Indonesia, the Philippines, and Borneo. In addition
to offering a detailed study of the music of each area, it also
offers recent perspectives on the gamelan and theater traditions of
Indonesia. Questions for Critical Thinking at the end of each major
section guide and focus attention on what issues - musical and
cultural - arise when one studies the music of Southeast Asia -
issues that might not occur in the study of other musics of the
world. An accompanying compact disc offers musical examples from
Southeast Asia.
Somewhere we have accepted mediocre, or less, as tolerable in
different areas of life, especially if we excel in one or two
areas. We can excel in every area. We have what it takes. Total
Life Pursuit will take you through the six major areas of life and
help you grasp what you need to begin your assent, one step at a
time, to the life that you have dreamed of living. Total Life
Pursuit is written to call people to a higher level of living and
to equip, encourage and build the hope needed to achieve success.
Psych-a-Doodle is a book full of crazy half-completed doodles.
Finish a doodle by adding your own personal touch. Then turn the
page over and read the Psych-a-Doodle evaluation and discover the
hilarious results of your doodling Psych-a-doodle is a whimsical
way to express yourself and become more creative with each passing
page. The Psych-a-doodle book is more than ingenious doodle play,
pass it around, it's a fun way to discover silly things about your
friends and family Psych-a-Doodle is for fun only, we are not
doctors or psychologists, just two geeks in a room with a strange
sense of humor Don't take it too seriously
"Hoppy is gone What will we do?" My father replied. "Well, we just
have to search for him." "Well, I'm sure he'll turn up in due
time." There it was, the final anticipation that he would come home
However, I didn't buy it Off to my room I went - dejected and
devoid of all hope. The tears came quickly in the quiet of my room.
Emotion, especially tears, was an expression of feelings that were
not allowed in our household. As a matter of fact, this era did not
support the outward showing of emotion period It was the philosophy
that, "Grown men don't cry " Why not? Men were supposed to be
strong, masculine and reserved. Showing other emotions diminished
that role. Tears were not to be shown. Hugs and saying "I love you"
were rarely seen nor were they acceptable. Terry Miller was born on
August 25, 1939 in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. He grew up in the
small town of Thurmont, Maryland during the 1940s and 50s. He was
inspired to share this memoir dealing with the struggles of
climbing life's mountains; more importantly, the victories achieved
along the way. It takes the reader through life's experiences that
evolve into personal growth lessons and lasting spiritual
strengths. Terry resides with his wife on a five acre country
setting in Waxahachie, Texas with their horses and a "free range"
dog named Smokey. Terry and his wife have four grown children and
six grandchildren. He retired from a career in banking and is the
Director of Pastoral Care in Waxahachie Bible Church.
From the gentle hills of Clarion County in western Pennsylvania
emerges a poignant memoir of one family's strength, humor, and
great love. With her desire to accept life with all its drama,
Terri Miller touches the deepest part of the soul with her
inspiring story.
Stunned by a series of tragedies, Miller explores the home of
her youth in rural Limestone, hoping to reconcile the family's past
with her desire to move forward with the future. She explores her
family history from her grandparent's settlement in Limestone, to
her parents' marriage after WWII through and beyond the tragic
deaths of her brother and sister-in-law at the hands of a drunk
driver. Despite the turmoil, Miller's faith that God has a plan,
anchors her throughout the most challenging chapter of her life and
helps sustain her on some of her worst days. In fact she sometimes
finds wisdom and humor in her analysis of the events. But it is
also the strength of her family's love for each other that gives
Miller the courage and wisdom to look at the future with hope.
"Maybe You Should Look a Little Closer" speaks to the strength of
the human spirit and inspires acceptance and serenity in the storms
of life.
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Terry Miller, Kim R. Holmes, Anthony B Kim, Heritage Foundation (Washington D C ), Wall Street Journal (Firm)
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