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Classic Books Library presents this new beautiful edition of "Shakespeare's Sonnets" (1609). Featuring a specially commissioned new biography of William Shakespeare, it is a must for classical poetry enthusiasts and newcomers alike. Shakespeare's collection of 154 sonnets beautifully explore the age-old human themes of love and beauty, time and mortality, and contain some of the most revered lines in poetry such as, "Shall I compare thee to a summer's...
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Lawrence Hill Books
Pub. Date
[2021]
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1 online resource (xiv, 754 pages) : illustrations
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English
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Considered the most encyclopedic interpretive history of jazz available in one volume for more than 50 years, this reference has been completely revised and expanded to incorporate the dominant styles and musicians since the books last publication in 1992, as well as the fruits of current research about earlier periods in the history of jazz. In addition, new chapters have been added on John Zorn, jazz in the 1990s and beyond, samplers, the tuba,...
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This is a book only Questlove could have written: a perceptive and personal reflection on the first half-century of hip-hop.
When hip-hop first emerged in the 1970s, it wasn't expected to become the cultural force it is today. But for a young Black kid growing up in a musical family in Philadelphia, it was everything. He stayed up late to hear the newest songs on the radio. He saved his money to buy vinyl as soon as it landed. He even
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Expanding on the Talking Sopranos podcast with exclusive interviews with the cast, crew, producers, writers, directors, and, of course, the series creator David Chase, stars Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa will cover the entire history of The Sopranos series from the original concept pitch and casting to the infamous cut to black - and answer many of the thousands of fan questions sent to the podcast, as well as dispel some widely propagated...
8) Klezmer!
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Kar-Ben Publishing
Pub. Date
[2021]
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1 online resource (32 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color)
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English
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Kar-Ben Read-Aloud eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to bring eBooks to life!
When Eastern European Jewish immigrants bring their klezmer music with them to America, it takes on a rockin' new vibe, adding elements of Jazz borrowed from its new country. In the beautifully illustrated Klezmer!, a child makes an exciting music-filled visit to her grandparents' apartment in New York City, learning all about the evolution...
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Lawrence Hill Books
Pub. Date
[2021]
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1 online resource : illustrations
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English
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Engaging and enlightening, this guide explores African music's forms, musicians, instruments, and place in the life of the people. A discography classified by country, theme, group, and instrument is also included.
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"Cue the Sun is a rollicking, deeply reported story about how the early reality TV business metastasized into an industry that now dominates entertainment in the United States. Starting in 1948, Nussbaum pulls back the curtain on the cultural meat grinder that created a generation-defining form of entertainment, examining shows from The Real World to Survivor to The Apprentice. Through extensive interviews, Nussbaum follows the reality TV industry...
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From the oom pah pah of the brass section to the tickle and tease of the keyboard ivories, 'M is for Melody' gives a music lesson in alphabet form. Instruments, composers, terms, and even musical styles are examined from A-Z in easy, read-aloud rhymes and expository, accompanied by colorful and engaging artwork. Based on MENC National Standards for Music Education, educators will find this a valuable addition to their classroom material.
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Lawrence Hill Books
Pub. Date
[2018]
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1 online resource (248 pages) : illustrations
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English
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Author Denise Sullivan explores the bond between music and social change and traces the evolution of protest music over the past five decades. The marriage of music and social change did not originate with the civil rights and black power movements of the 1950s and 1960s, but never before had the relationship between the two been so dynamic. Black music altered the road to liberation for minorities, sparking creativity and resulting in a genre-encompassing...
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Teacher Created Materials
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[2019]
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1 online resource (48 pages) : color illustrations.
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English
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Why is the magical world so mighty and alluring? How does it cast such a powerful spell over readers? Explore the themes and elements found in young adult fantasy fiction novels and series including Eragon, the Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Narnia, and more. Developed by Timothy Rasinski and Lori Oczkus, and featuring TIME content, this book builds reading skills and includes essential text features like an index, captions, glossary,...
17) Horror
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Creative Education
Pub. Date
[2014]
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1330L
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1 online resource (48 pages) : illustrations (some color).
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English
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Examines the history of human fascination with horror stories. Discusses and briefly summarizes a variety of classic and modern horror and monster stories, from the "Odyssey" to the stories of H.P. Lovecraft.
19) Science fiction
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Creative Education
Pub. Date
[2015]
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1340L
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1 online resource (48 pages) : illustrations (some color).
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English
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Examines the history of human fascination with science-fiction stories. Discusses and briefly summarizes a variety of classic and modern sci-fi stories, from the stories of Jules Verne to movies like "E.T."
20) Romance
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Creative Education
Pub. Date
[2014]
Lexile measure
1360L
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1 online resource (48 pages) : illustrations (some color).
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English
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Discusses what makes a good romance story, the origin, history, and early writers of the genre; how the hero and heroine interact--their characters, point of view, and chemistry; novels and serialized stories; popularity; contemporary verses historical or period romances; blending romance stories with other genres; the master romance writers and classic romance stories. Also includes a glossary and a guide to additional information.