Böcker av David Reed

In the mysterious world of music, there exists a legendary instrument, the 'assassin violin.' Crafted with the intent to slay a king, this violin possesses a magical sound, accompanied by a serpent at its scroll that demands perfection from those who dare to play. The stakes are high, as history dictates that no one who has attempted the assassin's melody has lived to tell the tale. Transported across continents and centuries, the narrative unfolds from England to Australia, New Zealand, and Paris in 1718. The King of England issues a decree to destroy the dreaded instrument, fearing its deadly consequences. However, some cannot bear to dismantle such a magnificent creation. Fast forward to the modern world, where the legend of the 'assassin violin' is handed down through generations of musicians. Enter Tony, captivated by the violin's history since childhood, determined to locate the lost instrument and conquer the serpent's bite. Along his journey, he encounters love, betrayal, and revenge, particularly from Lauren, who schemes to use the 'assassin violin' to her advantage. As over a thousand musicians gather in Australia, Tony faces a perilous performance, with enemies lurking and the Sydney police monitoring the unusual influx of violin players. Hannah, a strong-willed violin teacher from London, rushes to Australia in a desperate attempt to save Tony from his dangerous pursuit. Amidst the real-life challenges intertwined with the 'assassin' legend, she imparts crucial life lessons to her students. The unique adventure unfolds, promising to change perceptions and interactions, as the 'assassin violin' casts its shadow over the lives of those who dare to play its haunting melody.

Birdwatching: Discover the World of Birds is an in-depth look at the fascinating world of birdwatching. Filled with colorful illustrations, this book provides readers with an introduction to the world of birds, from the common backyard birds to the more exotic species found around the world. With step-by-step instructions on how to get started, readers will find the perfect way to explore the wonders of the avian world. Learn about the different bird families, their behaviors, habitats, and the best places to find them. With an emphasis on conservation and sustainability, this book provides readers with an enjoyable and educational experience that will stay with them for years to come.

A photographic tour of Europe's railways in the 1970s. This nostalgic tour of Europe's railways in the 1970s will delight enthusiasts both young and old.

Improvise pra Valer vai além de aprender a improvisar. É sobre compreender música profundamente e ter o prazer de criá-la por si mesmo. Talvez você sonhe em improvisar seus próprios solos em shows e jam sessions. Ou talvez você se imagine tocando músicas com amigos em festas e expressando-se com total confiança. Talvez você tenha ideias para canções e adoraria compor sua própria música. Você pode realizar todas essas coisas muito mais cedo do que imagina! Tudo o que você precisa é de uma compreensão simples de como a música realmente funciona e de como se conectar com sua própria criatividade musical. Essas habilidades não surgem ao memorizar "licks" de outras pessoas ou estudar teoria musical no papel. O que você precisa é de uma compreensão mais profunda da música que permita conectar o seu ouvido com o seu instrumento. Em outras palavras, o que você precisa é de uma prática diária criativa que lhe permita compreender a música e verdadeiramente criar sua própria música. Improvise pra Valer levará você a este belo mundo de sons e mostrará como música e harmonia realmente funcionam. Você aprenderá a entender os sons na música ao seu redor. E aprenderá a expressar suas próprias ideias musicais exatamente como as ouve em sua mente. Como Improvise pra Valer é diferente de outras abordagens? Um modelo melhor de harmonia. O maior problema que os improvisadores iniciantes enfrentam ao se expressarem criativamente é que eles estão tentando aplicar licks e escalas a acordes isolados, mas não é assim que a música funciona. Quando você ouve suas músicas favoritas, o que escuta é uma bela interação que ocorre sem esforço entre a melodia e a harmonia em um único terreno musical onde tudo está conectado. Com Improvise pra Valer, você aprenderá a enxergar esse terreno musical e a criar suas próprias melodias sem esforço através dos acordes. Criatividade desde o começo. Em todas as outras formas de arte (pintura, poesia, etc.), os alunos têm a experiência do processo criativo como parte natural de seu aprendizado. Somente na música esse processo criativo permanece envolto em mistério, como algo exclusivo de "compositores" antigos e prodígios ocasionais. Improvise pra Valer está transformando tudo isso. Acreditamos que a exploração criativa dos sons por conta própria é essencial. Com Improvise pra Valer, você estará improvisando e expressando suas próprias ideias musicais desde o primeiro dia. Conexão com o ouvido. Não ensinamos fragmentos isolados de teoria musical ou exercícios aleatórios de treinamento de ouvido. Improvise pra Valer é uma prática musical integrada que combina criatividade, treinamento de ouvido e conhecimento de harmonia em cada etapa do caminho. Para cada nova situação harmônica que você for aprender, você passará bastante tempo explorando os sons por conta própria, improvisando sobre nossas bases musicais, e até mesmo cantando os sons com sua voz para verdadeiramente dominar esses sons. O resultado é uma relação pessoal com a harmonia que lhe permite compreender a música de ouvido e tocar os sons que você imagina. Música como uma jornada. Não ensinamos padrões e fórmulas para ajudá-lo a tentar parecer um profissional da noite para o dia. Acreditamos que a improvisação musical é a mais bela forma de arte do mundo, e queremos ajudá-lo a desfrutar dessa forma de arte pelo resto da sua vida. O que ensinamos é uma jornada que o conduz através do mundo da harmonia moderna. Mas essa também é a jornada do seu próprio crescimento pessoal como artista musical criativo. E assim, a cada passo do caminho, você estará se expressando criativamente e crescendo em sua própria habilidade de contar histórias musicais poderosas em seu instrumento.

A lavishly illustrated celebration of traction engines. Featuring showman's engines, heavy haulage engines, steam lorries, tractors and road rollers.

With mortgage stories dominating the front-page news, people-whether they're buying a new house or refinancing-increasingly have questions about the complicated issues at stake. Arranged in an easily accessible question-and-answer format, Mortgages 101 provides readers with essential lending formulas, as well as important information on lending requirements and application procedures. The book shows readers how to save money by:¿ understanding key terms like ARMs and hybrids-and reading what's in the fine print ¿ improving their credit scores to increase their borrowing power ¿ using technology to get the lowest interest rates ¿ maximizing their return on investment, and cutting the cost of mortgage insuranceThis revised edition includes up-to-date material on new loan and government programs, as well as changes to the law regarding tax deductions, down payment assistance, reverse mortgages, bankruptcy, negative amortization and more-in short, all the answers readers need, in one must-have reference.

This is the second volume of previously unpublished photographs from the camera of David Reed, focusing on the electric and diesel traction of the late 1960s and 1970s. The photographs of locomotives and multiple units, none of which remain in regular service, feature a variety of locations. On the Eastern and London Midland regions they range from the London area to North Wales, Crewe, Carlisle, East Anglia, Bradford, Ilkley, Manchester and Liverpool. Areas of Scotland pictured include the Ayr coast, the far north, Inverness and Perth, and the renowned 'Glasgow Blue Trains'. On the Western Region, Paddington, Reading, and the West Country are featured. Many locomotive types no longer in service are pictured and some carry their original green liveries. Many of the locations captured have since changed considerably.

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This book contains previously unpublished photographs from the collection of David Reed, who set out to record the end of steam trains on British Rail's Southern Region. Also recorded here are steam engines in the locomotive graveyards at Salisbury, Weymouth and Barry, as well as steam engines used by London Transport. The early steam preservation years are covered, including some locations that no longer exist: the Great Western Society at Taplow, Ashchurch, the Wallingford branch and the 'Marlow Donkey' Centenary all feature. The Longmoor Military Railway open days are pictured together with early years of the Dart Valley Railway at Buckfastleigh and Ashburton. The Didcot Railway Centre, Dinting Railway Centre, Ashford Steam Centre and the Sittingbourne & Kemsley Railway are also featured, along with the iconic Bluebell Railway.

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The Real Estate Investor's Guide to Financing shows readers how to get the right financial package for the biggest return on their investment. Complete with essential advice on financing and a glossary of investment terms, this is the one guide that will help readers start making real money.

Chemistry for Biologists provides a focused yet chemically and mathematically rigorous introduction to those key aspects of chemistry that form the basis of biological processes. Written in a straightforward, accessible style, the book begins with an overview of basic chemical concepts. Building on these core principles, the reader is guided through subjects such as the structure and properties of organic molecules, equilibria, energetics, kinetics, biomolecules, reaction mechanisms, metabolism and structural methods. The relevance of each chemical concept to the study of biology is clearly explained at every stage, enabling students to develop a deep appreciation of the chemistry that underpins their chosen subject, and become confident in applying this knowledge to their own studies.

Examines the effects of structural adjustment programmes, the economic reform policies required by the World Bank and IMF as part of their lending operations with borrowing countries. This book also examines the complex links between macroeconomic policies, social impacts and environmental outcomes.

Analyzes the ways in which natural resource wealth has shaped authoritarian political regimes and statist economic systems in the countries of southern Africa in the post-colonial period. This title explores the nature of the changes and their neoliberal economic context, and the ways in which their harmful consequences might be relieved.

Offers a sustained and critical attempt to find a consistent argument or narrative thread in mathematical texts. Reed selects mathematicians from a range of historical periods and compares their approaches to organizing and arguing texts.

In the next few years, home purchases are expected to run into the trillions, creating unprecedented opportunity in the mortgage banking industry. This book from a veteran mortgage banker will help you get in on the action. Detailed and packed with information, it's an invaluable guide for creating a brilliant career in an ever-growing field.

Despite decades of macroeconomic reforms, poverty reduction plans and rural growth strategies, poverty is persistent and environmental degradation is accelerating in the developing world. This book challenges the notion that poverty reduction and improved natural resource management can originate with design masters in international organizations.