Internationally renowned artist and illustrator Barbara Nessim's images of female figures, originating in the counterculture of the 1960s, place her in a tradition of American iconography that extends from Norman Rockwell to Keith Haring. A constant innovator, Nessim incorporates fashion, computers, and photography into her popular art. This book captures not only the work—ranging from the sketchbooks that are the wellspring of her art to prominent magazine assignments, such as a Rolling Stone cover of John Lennon, to elaborate large-scale projects—but also the life that carried her from New York’s high bohemia as a young artist to the world of cutting-edge visual journalism.Praise for Barbara Nessim:“Women who built careers as illustrators in Mad Men–era New York were few and far between, and one is Barbara Nessim.” —The New York Times
(Educational Piano Library). Are you a piano teacher looking for an approach to piano playing that keeps your students engaged? Or maybe you're a parent in need of reliable resources to help your kid practice at home? Do you want a book that has a little bit of everything? Hal Leonard Student Piano Library All-in-One Piano Lessons Book A is just what you need This edition follows an educational piano method that ignites imagination and encourages confidence from young learners. All-in-One Piano Lessons Book A combines selected pages from Piano Lessons, Technique, Solos, Theory Workbook, and Practice Games into one easy-to-manage book. Audio Access Included This book also includes a unique access code to companion recorded accompaniments online for download or streaming. The accompanying online audio is enhanced with Playback+ tools that let you loop sections, adjust tempo, and tailor your practice experience. Hal Leonard Student Piano Library The HLSPL creates a winning method for everyone by combining wonderful music with an innovative approach to learning. This method uses creativity and solid pedagogy to motivate students, inspire teachers, and delight parents. The program follows realistic pacing that challenges students without overwhelming them. It offers a clear and concise presentation of concepts, allowing teachers to incorporate their own style to lessons. A Piano Method with Proven Results The HL Student Library is based on a five-level structure with series covering piano lessons, piano solos, piano technique, and piano theory. There is an abundance of supplementary materials graded to complement the level books, including: fantastic seasonal music, solo and ensembles songbooks, and helpful teaching aids. HL Student Library also offers an Adult Piano Method collection for mature players. What Teachers Are Saying "The Hal Leonard Student Piano Library is an excellent series, carefully designed and tested to produce musically literate pianists who are comfortable playing the piano, reading music, and creating music of their own." Meg Gray (from the review in Clavier Companion July/August 2010 issue) "What I like most about the HLSPL is the variety of music. All of the pieces are beautiful, with or without the CD. I teach a lot of young beginners, and most method books start out on the black notes, as yours does. The big difference is that the pieces in your method are artistic right from the beginning. The children love the illustrations. And I love seeing results." Karen Ferguson, Coquitlam, BC Canada Follow the method that encourages practice, progress, confidence, and best of all happy, engaged students
Revered by Americans across the political spectrum, Barbara Jordan was "the most outspoken moral voice of the American political system," in the words of former President Bill Clinton, who awarded her the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1994. Throughout her career as a Texas senator, U.S. congresswoman, and distinguished professor at the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs, Barbara Jordan lived by a simple creed: "Ethical behavior means being honest, telling the truth, and doing what you said you were going to do." Her strong stand for ethics in government, civil liberties, and democratic values still provides a standard around which the nation can unite in the twenty-first century.This volume brings together several major political speeches that articulate Barbara Jordan's most deeply held values. They include:"Erosion of Civil Liberties," a commencement address delivered at Howard University on May 12, 1974, in which Jordan warned that "tyranny in America is possible""The Constitutional Basis for Impeachment," Jordan's ringing defense of the U.S. Constitution before the House Judiciary Committee investigating the Watergate break-inKeynote addresses to the Democratic National Conventions of 1976 and 1992, in which Jordan set forth her vision of the Democratic Party as an advocate for the common good and a catalyst of changeTestimony in the U.S. Congress on the confirmation of Supreme Court nominee Robert Bork and on immigration reformMeditations on faith and politics from two National Prayer BreakfastsAcceptance speech for the 1995 Sylvanus Thayer Award presented by the Association of Graduates of the United States Military Academy, in which Jordan challenged the military to uphold the values of "duty, honor, country"Accompanying the speeches are context-setting introductions by volume editor Max Sherman. The book concludes with the eloquent eulogy that Bill Moyers delivered at Barbara Jordan's memorial service in 1996, in which he summed up Jordan's remarkable life and career by saying, "Just when we despaired of finding a hero, she showed up, to give the sign of democracy.... This is no small thing. This, my friends, this is grace. And for it we are thankful."
Indian arrowheads have been turning up in the fields since before Grampa's time, but no one imagined the secret that would reveal itself to Barbara.In the summer of 1948, Barbara Reilly discovers something truly magical in the woods of her parents' farm. Her stunning encounter calls her to make decisions that defy the wishes of others. Events set into motion invite a dark invasion to the wholesome upstate New York family.As danger descends, Barbara is the only one fully aware. What sort of power can a thirteen-year-old girl summon, to stand up to the threat? What help can she hope to muster, through her connection to another girl, from the distant past, who lived and struggled on the same land?BARBARA REILLY is a historical fantasy woven with mystery and courage.For age 12 and up.
Twenty years ago I began organizing and compiling my memoirs and have about one hundred volumes put together. They were a great resource for writing my story, along with the dozens of photo albums of family pictures and outings over the years. No one is likely to read through 100 volumes, so it was time to reduce them to the size of a book. Family, genealogy, trips we have taken, history of inventions, reading and photography are some of the interests I have shared.
