Elizabeth Cooper

An indispensable and practical guide to protecting and improving the voice. The gift of a beautiful voice is one to be preserved until old age, and will give great pleasure to the singer and the listener alike. This book will enable the singer to be able to sustain a clear tone effortlessly throughout a rehearsal or performance. The advice offered here will be invaluable to both solo and choral singers, and applies to all kinds of singing. As the voice is a living organ, understanding and exercises are needed to keep it fit just as the rest of the body does. The book provides the secrets and techniques that some singers have paid great sums for!

Recommended by Booklist (the American Library Association): "This is a handy book for beginners in life's approach to cooking and household maintenance. the back cover says, "This book tells you what you should have learned from your mother but never did." Too true among many younger persons today (and mostly their own fault). These basic preparations are in narrative style (a good format to set the novice at ease and install confidence), and economy and leftovers are emphasized. For instance, there is a good bread pudding recipe with ideas for variations. The 25 pages devoted to the house concern mainly clothes (sewing, ironing, washing, maintenance) and floors. 250 basic recipes plus variations - recommended " - Booklist (American Library Association review medium)