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The most highly acclaimed jazz piano method ever published. Over 300 pages with complete chapters on Intervals and triads, The major modes and II-V-I, 3-note voicings, Sus. and phrygian Chords, Adding notes to 3-note voicings, Tritone substitution, Left-hand voicings, Altering notes in left-hand Stride and Bud Powell voicings, Block chords, Comping ...and much more!

Written in the language of the working jazz musician, this book is easy to read and user-friendly. At the same time, it is the most comprehensive study of jazz harmony and theory ever published. Via 500+ pages of text and more than 750 musical examples, it takes the student from the most basic techniques such as chord construction and the II-V-I progression through scale theory, the blues, "I''ve Got Rhythm" changes, slash chords, the bebop and pentatonic scales, how to read a lead sheet and memorize tunes and a study of reharmonization that is almost a book in itself. The author, Mark Levine, has worked with Bobby Hutcherson, Cal Tjader, Joe Henderson, Woody Shaw, and many other jazz greats.

"Through critical, collaborative, and engaged scholarship, Mark LeVine shows the central role played by music in struggles for social change in the modern Muslim world. Carefully researched and eloquently written discussions of heavy metal and hip hop in Palestine and Pakistan, in Iran, Egypt, and Indonesia, and from the Maghreb to the Mediterranean coast of Lebanon show how history can happen in unexpected ways and in unexpected places. We'll Play till We Die reveals how a radical and sometimes even revolutionary generation of young people used musical improvisation and innovation as a means of culturally organizing that later proved indispensable to them in mobilizing politically."--George Lipsitz, author of Time Passages and Dangerous Crossroads "What does revolution sound like? LeVine knows. He is that rare music writer who is not afraid of politics; a scholar-musician not afraid to play. He gave us a glimpse of revolution in his astonishing Heavy Metal Islam and now has followed up with a thrilling, explosive, finely grained exploration of the Muslim underground music scene in the wake of the Arab Spring. As with any collaborative mixtape, read this book from beginning to end, and then rewind."--Robin D. G. Kelley, author of Thelonious Monk: The Life and Times of an American Original "LeVine's We'll Play till We Die is a brilliant testimony to the power of Extreme Youth Music as a weapon of resistance, an instrument of hope, and an irrepressible act of revolution across the Middle East."--Mira Jacob, author of Good Talk and The Sleepwalker's Guide to Dancing "We'll Play till We Die is a powerful account of Muslim youth culture over the last decade, tracing how young Muslims from Morocco to Pakistan forge music for political struggle. LeVine is a witty, pissed-off audiohead who crisscrosses the Muslim-majority world, leaving no musical stone unturned."--Hisham Aidi, author of Rebel Music: Race, Empire, and the New Muslim Youth Culture "When LeVine wrote Heavy Metal Islam over a decade ago, he imagined a day when the youth of the Middle East would rise up with one voice--channeling the ethos of the rock and roll and hip hop music that gives pulse to the region--and transform their world for better or worse. Now that we have seen that day come and go, LeVine's new, deeply personal examination of how music has given voice to both the despair and the hope of this youth generation is even more relevant than it was a decade ago."--Reza Aslan, author of Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth

What to say in today's toughest workplace situations Whatever trust previously existed between employer and employee has been torn into millions of pink slips, thanks to the latest recession. As a result, the rules for how managers and employees can successfully communicate have been irrevocably changed.

An account of the peace process in the Middle East, this work shows how by learning from history it may be possible to avoid the errors that have long doomed peace in the region.

The must-have guide for both managers and employees that explains what to say in the toughest situations at work--revised and updated How can I ask my boss for a raise? What can I say to get my direct report to exhibit a more positive attitude at work? How can I best approach a coworker about her mistakes? Whether you're an employee or a manager, the revised and updated Lifescripts offers dialogues to use in those challenging situations when you need the exact right words to get the outcome you want. For over twenty years, Stephen M. Pollan and Mark Levine's bestselling Lifescripts has been a trusted resource for dealing with those frequent, difficult workplace conversations that cause anxiety and put up unnecessary roadblocks. Filled with 109 scripts that address the most common problematic dialogues, Lifescripts also includes preparation advice, suggestions for projecting the right attitude, ideas on how to time your encounter, guidance on how to carry and conduct yourself to help get the desired results, and icebreakers to help get the conversations started. Lifescripts contains proven pitches, questions, answers, rejoinders and provides a comprehensive approach to one-on-one conversations that can be used in business as well as personal situations and provides a foundation for expertly navigating any one-on-one conversation beyond those detailed within. Once you master the book's techniques and conversations, you will understand Lifescripts' philosophy and can apply it to your most important one-on-one conversations.

Fire Your BossAnd Hire Yourself.Impossible? Not according to nationally bestselling author Stephen M. Pollan. As he says in this new and empowering book, "You don't have to accept your current work situation. You can be in control of your job and your stream of income, so you're never again subject to the whims, prejudices, moods, or circumstances of your so-called boss."In today's difficult work environment, gone are the days of finding satisfaction through your job, gone is the time when your job was secure, and gone are the days when your employer cared about you. This new environment requires new rules, and Pollan has provided surprisingly fresh and intriguing methods for finding "success" on the job.Pollan's bold and unique message begins with the idea that you must "fire your boss." By this he means you can no longer rely on your manager or your company for economic security. Instead, you must put yourself in charge of your working life. In this thought-provoking and counterintuitive career guide, Pollan presents a seven-step program and a series of exercises that give you the confidence, power, and will to achieve the life of your dreams.Once you have changed your mind-set and learned the new rules of the game, you can start the process of moving to a richer, more enriching, and more enjoyable life. And the best part about it? Your boss will love you for it.

An exploration of the rhythms and forms of memory. It is set in the border regions between natural and cultivated states, childhood and adulthood, past and present.

Engages the traditional resources of lyric poetry in an exploration of historical and cultural landscapes ravaged by imponderable events. This book sifts the psychological residue that accumulates in the wake of unspeakable acts and so negotiates that terrain between the banality of language and the need to stand witness and to speak.

From Vietnam to 9/11, from the market crash of '87 to the financial crisis, Wall Street legend Joe Grano has weathered the most defining crises over the years. Structured around six specific crises he faced in his life and career, this title describes how Grano was able to triumph over challenges both personal and professional.

On April 3, 1974, over a sixteen-hour period, nature stepped forward with its display of mayhem, as an outbreak of 148 tornadoes descended on the US. The destruction wrought was horrifying. This title follows the path of a twin set of F5s - the rarest, and most deadly, category of tornado, and their impact on a cast of intertwined characters.