Robert Barr (16 September 1849 - 21 October 1912) was a Scottish-Canadian short story writer and novelist, born in Glasgow, Scotland. Early Years in Canada--Barr emigrated with his parents to Upper Canada at age four and was educated in Toronto at Toronto Normal School. Barr became a teacher and eventual headmaster of the Central School of Windsor, Ontario. While he had that job he began to contribute short stories-often based on personal experiences-to the Detroit Free Press. In 1876 Barr quit his teaching position to become a staff member of that publication, in which his contributions were published with the pseudonym "Luke Sharp." This nom de plume was derived from the time he attended school in Toronto. At that time he would pass on his daily commute a shop sign marked, "Luke Sharpe, Undertaker", a combination of words Barr considered amusing in their incongruity. Barr was promoted by the Detroit Free Press, eventually becoming its news editor.... Hal Hurst(1865-1938) was an English painter, etcher, miniaturist, illustrator and founding member of the Royal Miniature Society. Life and work--Born Henry William Lowe Hurst in London in 1865, he was the son of Henry Hurst, a well-known African traveller and publisher (Hurst and Blackett).He was educated at St. Paul's School in London and soon after started recording the political instability of Ireland through drawings and illustrations. He travelled to the United States of America where he found work illustrating newspapers in New York and Philadelphia. Hal returned to Europe studying art at the Royal Academy Schools and the Acad mie Julian in Paris.He exhibited extensively at all the principal London galleries and was elected member of the Royal Society of British Artists in 1896, Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours in 1898, and the Royal Institute of Oil Painters in 1900. He was a founder member of the Royal Miniature Society from its inception in 1896 and elected Vice President, a position he held until stepping down in 1913 - he was given the distinction of Honorary member status the following year.....
"Percy Groves, a spirited English lad, joins his uncle in the Punjaub, where the natives are in a state of revolt. Hal Hurst (1865-1938) was an English painter, etcher, miniaturist, illustrator and founding member of the Royal Miniature Society. George Alfred Henty (8 December 1832 - 16 November 1902) was a prolific English novelist and war correspondent.He is best known for his historical adventure stories that were popular in the late 19th century. His works include The Dragon & The Raven (1886), For The Temple (1888), Under Drake's Flag (1883) and In Freedom's Cause (1885).Biography--G.A.Henty was born in Trumpington, near Cambridge. He was a sickly child who had to spend long periods in bed. During his frequent illnesses he became an avid reader and developed a wide range of interests which he carried into adulthood. He attended Westminster School, London, and later Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge, where he was a keen sportsman. He left the university early without completing his degree to volunteer for the Army Hospital Commissariat when the Crimean War began. He was sent to the Crimea and while there he witnessed the appalling conditions under which the British soldier had to fight. His letters home were filled with vivid descriptions of what he saw. His father was impressed by his letters and sent them to The Morning Advertiser newspaper which printed them. This initial writing success was a factor in Henty's later decision to accept the offer to become a special correspondent, the early name for journalists now better known as war correspondents. Shortly before resigning from the army as a captain in 1859 he married Elizabeth Finucane. The couple had four children. Elizabeth died in 1865 after a long illness and shortly after her death Henty began writing articles for the Standard newspaper. In 1866 the newspaper sent him as their special correspondent to report on the Austro-Italian War where he met Giuseppe Garibaldi. He went on to cover the 1868 British punitive expedition to Abyssinia, the Franco-Prussian War, the Ashanti War, the Carlist Rebellion in Spain and the Turco-Serbian War.He also witnessed the opening of the Suez Canal and travelled to Palestine, Russia and India. Henty was a strong supporter of the British Empire all his life; according to literary critic Kathryn Castle: "Henty...exemplified the ethos of the new imperialism, and glorified in its successes".Henty's ideas about politics were influenced by writers such as Sir Charles Dilke and Thomas Carlyle.Henty once related in an interview how his storytelling skills grew out of tales told after dinner to his children. He wrote his first children's book, Out on the Pampas in 1868, naming the book's main characters after his children. The book was published by Griffith and Farran in November 1870 with a title page date of 1871. While most of the 122 books he wrote were for children, he also wrote adult novels, non-fiction such as The March to Magdala and Those Other Animals, short stories for the likes of The Boy's Own Paper and edited the Union Jack, a weekly boy's magazine.
Hal Moore led his life by a set of principles--a code developed through years of experience, trial-and-error, and the study of leaders of every stripe. In a career spanning more than thirty years, Moore's life touched upon many historical events: the Occupation of Japan, the Korean War, Vietnam, and the refashioning of the US Army into an all-volunteer force. At each juncture, he learned critical lessons and had opportunities to affect change through measured responses. Hal Moore on Leadership offers a comprehensive guide to the principles that helped shape Moore's success both on and off the battlefield. They are strategies for the outnumbered, outgunned, and seemingly hopeless. They apply to any leader in any organization--business or military. These lessons and principles are nothing theoretical or scientific. They are simply rules of thumb learned and practiced by a man who spent his entire adult life leading others and perfecting his art of leadership.
(Guitar Method). The Hal Leonard 12-String Guitar Method is the perfect introduction for 6-string players to the acoustic or electric 12-string guitar. This easy-to-use book and audio pack includes many useful exercises, eight full song arrangements, and about 50 additional excerpts from popular songs and riffs, invaluable tips, and full-band audio tracks online for demonstration or play-along. Lessons include: Mechanics & Maintenance * Acoustic & Electric Tips * Chords * Arpeggios * Fingerpicking * Alternate Tunings * Playing with a Capo * Recording Ideas * Technique Tips * Standard Notation & Tablature * and more. Full songs include: Annie's Song * Give a Little Bit * Hole Hearted * Into the Great Wide Open * Love the One You're With * San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Some Flowers in Your Hair) * Turn Turn Turn (To Everything There Is a Season) * Wanted Dead or Alive. Audio is accessed online using the unique code inside the book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.
(Piano Method). Piano for Teens is a fun, easy course designed for young adults who want to learn how to play the piano or keyboard faster than ever before. Popular songs like "All of Me," "Hallelujah," "Hello," "Roar," "Shake It Off," "We Will Rock You" and classical favorites like Beethoven's "Fur Elise" all include clear instruction allowing students to progress and play each new song with confidence. The clean, simple page layouts ensure that new concepts are clearly presented. Songs progress in a logical sequence so students can learn valuable musical skills while playing music they want to learn.
(Piano Instruction). The Hal Leonard Jazz Piano Method Book 2 is a detailed, easy-to-use guide for anyone interested in furthering their jazz piano skills. There are many harmonic concepts, useful licks, and comping techniques for you to absorb. The accompanying audio includes demonstrations of all the examples in the book. Includes: harmonic exercises; melodic vocabulary; chord progressions and substitutions; melodic minor scale theory; locked-hands style; drop-two voicings; stride; walking bass lines; Latin styles; modern sounds; and much more "This is a powerhouse of a book a real 'owner's manual' for the jazz piano mind. Mark Davis presents the essential material in easily digestible packets, each buidling on the last, and as a whole building on the concepts from the first book. I'll be referring both beginning and intermediate students to this course." Geoffrey Keezer, multiple Grammy -nominated pianist.
(Music Instruction). A handpan is a musical instrument made of steel and played with the hands. Handpans are formed by two bowl-shaped sheets of steel fastened together to create a resonant sound chamber. The sonority of the handpan has an affective quality that some describe as etheral or otherworldly. Most handpans have a relatively small number of notes tuned to a single key, making them accessible to those just learning music, while also being versatile and complex enough to challenge and inspire even the most accomplished musicians. The Hal Leonard Handpan Method is written for a broad range of skill levels. Beginners will find the introductory material and exercises necessary to develop their touch and technical skill, while the advanced player will find instructions on how to execute high-level techniques, create sophisticated sounds, and build complex patterns. The information, techniques, and theory presented in this book are designed to be flexible, and can be adapted to work on your instrument, no matter the scale or number of notes. The price of this book includes access to videos online, for download or streaming, using the unique code included with each purchase.
(Guitar Tab Method). "The ultimate learning tool to go from zero to guitar hero in no time " Guitar World magazine Learn chords with songs like "Eleanor Rigby" and "Knockin' on Heaven's Door," single notes with riffs and solos by Nirvana and Pink Floyd, fingerpicking with artists like Jewel and Metallica and much more. The method's unique, well-paced, and logical teaching sequence will get students playing more easily than ever before, and music from popular artists like the Eagles, Johnny Cash and the Rolling Stones will keep them playing and having fun. This special combo edition includes books one and two of the series, demonstration audio tracks online for download or streaming, plus tons of bonus material
(Instructional). The Hal Leonard Bouzouki Method is designed for anyone just learning to play the Greek bouzouki. This easy-to-use guide provides step-by-step lessons with many fun songs and examples to learn and play. Video tutorials and demonstrations by author Greg Herriges are also included Includes: bouzouki basics; tuning; reading music and tab; single-note melodies; chords and accompaniment; alternate picking; hammer-ons, pull-offs, and slides; scales and modes; position playing; tremolo picking; double stops; traditional Greek songs; time signatures in Greek music; video lessons; standard notation and tablature; and more
(DJ Instruction). The Hal Leonard DJ Method is designed for anyone interested in learning how to successfully host recorded music for an audience at events, parties, clubs and beyond. This easy-to-use beginner's guide serves as an introduction to the gear, skills and must-know info required of today's DJ. It features many photos and diagrams, plus nearly two hours of video lessons with full demonstrations by author DJ Bizzon Topics covered include: DJ equipment and setup * using turntables * using CDJs * using DJ controllers with Serato DJ * identifying song attributes * tempo and BPM * counting bars * scratching techniques * mastering song transitions * building a set * and more.
(Guitar Tab Method). Everything You Need to Go from Beginner to Rockstar "The ultimate learning tool to go from zero to hero in no time " Guitar World Whether you're picking up a guitar for the first time or looking to level up your skills, this all-in-one method has everything you need to start playing right away. With songs from AC/DC, Green Day, Nirvana, Van Halen, and more, you'll be learning real music from day one -- no boring exercises, just great riffs and songs that keep you hooked. Why This Method Rocks: * Play Songs You Love: Learn with iconic riffs like "Crazy Train" and "Smoke on the Water," plus classic power chord jams from the Who and Neil Young. * Super Easy to Follow: Step-by-step lessons in tab format make it simple to start playing fast. * From Basics to Advanced Skills: Covers everything from holding your guitar to power chords, riffs, and rhythm playing. * Tons of Extras: Online audio demos, warm-up exercises, a fretboard atlas, tuning tips, and even gear advice. * Perfect for Any Style: Rock, blues, punk, and more--this method helps you find your sound. This special Combo Edition includes Books 1, 2, and 3, giving you a complete learning path with hundreds of riffs, songs, and exercises to keep you inspired. Pick up your guitar, start playing, and get ready to rock Audio is accessed online using the unique code inside the book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.
(Drum Instruction). Designed for southpaws just learning to play the drumset, this comprehensive and easy-to-use beginner's guide is based on years of teaching drum students of all ages. It includes hours of audio tracks for demonstration and play-along, plus video lessons by drum master Gregg Bissonette Lessons include: drum setup & fundamentals * tuning & maintenance * basic music reading * grips & strokes * coordination & basic techniques * basic beats for many styles of music * 8th notes, 16th notes, dotted notes & triplets * drum fills * and more.
(Percussion). The Hal Leonard Bodhran Method is designed for anyone just learning to play the bodhran, regardless of your ability to read notation. Professional bodhran player and educator Amy Richter (athas, Danu, et. al.) equips you with the necessary knowledge and skills to play the instrument. The book includes video lessons, showing you how to implement the techniques described within. The videos also feature how to play with other musicians on classic tunes that you are guaranteed to play at your next session Lessons include: * Parts of the instrument * History of the bodhran * Positioning and posture * Sticking and articulation patterns * Basic and advanced speed drills * Reels, jigs and other types of tunes
(RECORDING INSTRUCTION). The Hal Leonard Recording Method is the perfect introduction for anyone interested in learning the basics of recording audio for bands, singer/songwriters, and more. Veteran studio engineer and author Jake Johnson takes you through the fundamentals of audio recording, from gear and set-up through mixing and mastering, sharing invaluable tips and guideposts along the way. Also features audio demonstration tracks and video tutorials Topics covered include: digital audio basics * basic gear and setup * inputs and outputs (I/O) * audio sources & microphones * capturing & editing audio * plug-ins, effects & signal processing * mixing * mastering * and more. Includes access to audio examples and video lessons online for download or streaming.
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