Kirjahaku

After 24 years of marriage, a man learns a thing or two about surviving as a homeowners, husband, and father -- mostly he learns to laugh at adversityIn this collection of essays, humorist Kevin Cummings takes on all aspects of modern domesticity including: Marriage -- Becoming a husband brings with it a whole bunch of new responsibilities. First of all, I became Defender of My Bride and Slayer of All Things That Scuttle or Crawl.School Plays -- Nothing says entertainment excellence like two dozen nervous second graders wandering aimlessly in the front of the classroom mumbling their way through half-remembered lyrics accompanied by an out-of-tune piano.Home Repairs -- I follow a simple rule for safe living; I never enter a home where I have performed any maintenance work on the plumbing or electrical systems.Join Kevin for 54 slices of his life that might just give you a new appreciation for being Happily Domesticated

The best known progressive rock group in the USA, the band have nonetheless made regular trips to Europe where they retain a cult following. Best known for FM favourites 'Dust In The Wind' and 'Carry On Wayward Son'. Completely unique - no other band mixes genres in such a bold way. Progressive rock is generally considered an English affair, focusing on the likes of Yes, Emerson Lake and Palmer, King Crimson. However, in America, the best-known exponents of progressive rock are Kansas. Though the band is known mainly for their radio staples 'Carry On Wayward Son' and 'Dust in the Wind,' the band's musical range runs much deeper. A unique blend of European prog rock and American blues, Kansas are capable of an extended symphonic epic followed by a shorter, gritty blues song. Yet even those songs are never simple three-chord tunes. Virtually everything the band recorded has a progressive touch. Such is the beauty of Kansas' music. Despite personnel changes, including the departure of three lead singers, they continue to flourish. Recent years have brought a new line up, a new album, and a rejuvenated outlook, resulting in acclaimed live shows. Their legacy will no doubt continue as they approach their half-century mark. Kansas: On Track follows the band from their first album to their most recent. Each song is carefully considered in context, along with comments from the author and key figures in the band's history. Hardcore fans and casual listeners alike will gain a renewed appreciation of America's premier progressive rock band.