Peter Beaven's tale leads us through the pitfalls and triumphs of a career in choir directing and church music, orchestral conducting, and professional singing in choirs and stage works. His teaching experiences are just as hair-raising as his performing life. Being there at the inception of the GCSE music exam, as a teacher, he felt it wasn't an improvement on the previous exam and became disenchanted with education, in general, and music education in particular.The author maintains that he failed every exam he ever sat, adding much weight to his argument, but also admits to a modicum of success along the way. Despite earlier difficulties with a genetic neuropathy, he conquered the disabilities to regain an organ technique at the age of fifteen, which has served him well for over fifty years.His adventures with the military have been a twenty-year expedition through extraordinary happenings, personalities, and experiences. All worthwhile but in marked contrast to many other facets of his career.
Unattainable North Korean Art curates a collection of paintings from fifty-eight artists from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea ("DPRK"). Centring on the theme of nature, the paintings portray geographical sites and citizens of DPRK. Art and literature feature as a poignant role in inspiring the DPRK people to contribute to the development of DPRK, the collection not only exhibits the artistic skills of the artists, but offers an opportunity to discover DPRK from the people's perspective.
Inner child therapy and/ self-help book. The protagonist Little One has taken herself back to her mother's womb and by reflecting on the significant events and emotions of her formative years, she is ultimately is 're born' into a stronger and more resilient adult.
A thoroughly researched and detailed biography of Queen Alexandra. The author was the first official Curator of the Royal Photograph Collection.
After the death of her husband while serving as only the second black policeman in the UK, the author's Christian values were invaluable as she worked to achieve a distinguished career in professional social work and Higher education.
This study of serial killers considers the extent to which criminal behaviour results from psychological, biological, and social factors of the individuals who commit some of the most despicable and heinous crimes.
A tongue-in-cheek account of a desperate woman's exploits on the dating scene as she searches for Mr Right.
The novel is set in the equivocal social and moral values of the rough, grim, Cumbrian mining village of Lowca which, over time loses its defining pollutions and industries - its unique society. It is a unique blend of comedy, tenderness and personal tragedy.
An introduction to art showing the basic skills and equipment needed to begin to draw and paint in several styles for those with little or no previous experience.
This book brings together all aspects of the UK's animal-based farming and food system, from farm to fork, documents its devastation and provides us with a kinder, more compassionate, sustainable and healthier way forward.
Author Paul Truswell gives a generously illustrated account of his long walk from Lindisfarne to Iona.
This book draws on the teachings of Reiki, Buddhism, Tai Chi ,and Qi Gong, to help those who are new to spiritualism develop their own principles and goals.
In the magical world of Rushmere Woods Fairy Queen Tamara, Goblin Mia-Applebobble and Beaver Brown Toes learn life lessons through the beauty of friendship and acceptance of others.
Sokrates and the Hermit is an amusing introduction to real life characters from Greek history as well as characters from Greek mythology.
This book considers how childhood shapes a person, asks the child to think about why someone may do bad things and to consider the healing effect of being around kindness and warmth.
This modern adaptation of Dante's inferno reveals a cast of largely contemporary wrongdoers including real and fictional characters. The book poses questions about social values, society and how we measure right and wrong.
A magical plastic bottle reappears for more and more adventures after it's recycled.
An offbeat, humorous and satirical odyssey into our dystopian future.
DS Robert McGraw investigates a new terrorist threat while a newspaper investigation into an alleged shoot to kill policy against the IRA in the 1970s have serious implications and threaten a conflict of interest for McGraw.
The personal memoirs of of a British Soldier during World War 2.
Aqaba is a natural harbour at the head of the Red Sea. This is the story of the colourful history of the port and surrounding area from the Crusaders to the end of the Edomites and the arrival of the British Army.
The dramaturgy of Eugenio Barba is discussed in the context of the rehearsals of The Chronic Life by avant garde theatre group Odin Teatret.
An innovative Early Years Foundation Stage resource for teaching number recognition.
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