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The Shortest History of Music

From Bone Flutes to Synthesizers, Hildegard of Bingen to Beyoncé―5,000 Years of Instrument and Song

by Andrew Ford ...

Narrated by Jonathan Todd Ross ...

Unabridged

5 hours 58 min

No art form is as widely discussed—or as readily available—as music. With the click of just a few buttons, modern humans can decide what they think of the brand-new Beyoncé just as quickly as they can form opinions on Brahms or the Beatles or Bob Dylan. But things weren't always this way. In this brisk, breakneck history, award-winning musician and broadcaster Andrew Ford dives into the constant ... Read more

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No art form is as widely discussed—or as readily available—as music. With the click of just a few buttons, modern humans can decide what they think of the brand-new Beyoncé just as quickly as they can form opinions on Brahms or the Beatles or Bob Dylan. But things weren't always this way. In this brisk, breakneck history, award-winning musician and broadcaster Andrew Ford dives into the constant
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Heartward (Unabridged)

by Andrew Grey ...

Narrated by Roman Ford ...

Unabridged

6 hours 47 min

He doesn't know that home is where his heart will be…. Firefighter Tyler Banik has seen his share of adventure while working disaster relief with the Red Cross. But now that he's adopted Abey, he's ready to leave the danger behind and put down roots. That means returning to his hometown—where the last thing he anticipates is falling for his high school nemesis. Alan Pettaprin isn't the boy he used ... Read more

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He doesn't know that home is where his heart will be…. Firefighter Tyler Banik has seen his share of adventure while working disaster relief with the Red Cross. But now that he's adopted Abey, he's ready to leave the danger behind and put down roots. That means returning to his hometown—where the last thing he anticipates is falling for his high school nemesis. Alan Pettaprin isn't the boy he used
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CBT+DBT+ACT | MENTAL HEALTH | BIG BUNDLE 6 IN 1

Unlock Your Full Potential: Mastering CBT, DBT, and ACT for Total Mental Health Transformation!

by Helen Campbell, Andrew Lopez ...

Narrated by Kevin Ford, Leane Harger ...

Unabridged

23 hours 32 min

Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey towards optimal mental health?Look no further than "CBT+DBT+ACT | Mental Health | 6 in 1 Big Bundle." This comprehensive book bundle brings together the power of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to provide you with a holistic approach to mental well-being.Inside ... Read more

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Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey towards optimal mental health?Look no further than "CBT+DBT+ACT | Mental Health | 6 in 1 Big Bundle." This comprehensive book bundle brings together the power of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to provide you with a holistic approach to mental well-being.Inside
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Good Music

Letters on Art and Life

by J. M. Coetzee, Andrew Ford ...

In 2021, the writer J.M. Coetzee and the composer Andrew Ford collaborated on a music-theatre piece, The Blessing. Following this, Coetzee and Ford began a correspondence in which they reflect on human creativity in all its forms.They exchange thoughts on Beethoven and Elgar, on J.S. Bach and Stravinsky, on Jacqueline du Pré, Bruce Springsteen and the future of jazz. Besides music, their letters ... Read more

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In 2021, the writer J.M. Coetzee and the composer Andrew Ford collaborated on a music-theatre piece, The Blessing. Following this, Coetzee and Ford began a correspondence in which they reflect on human creativity in all its forms.They exchange thoughts on Beethoven and Elgar, on J.S. Bach and Stravinsky, on Jacqueline du Pré, Bruce Springsteen and the future of jazz. Besides music, their letters
... Read more
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Vagus Nerve - The Complete Discovery Of It's Healing Power To Increase Well-Being

A Self-Help Guide With Exercises Based On The Polyvagal Theory To Treat Inflammations, Pain Anxiety and Stress

by Andrew Lopez ...

Narrated by Kevin Ford ...

Unabridged

4 hours 10 min

Revitalize Your Well-Being: Unleash the Healing Power of the Vagus NerveDive into the transformative world of the Vagus Nerve with our captivating audiobook, "Vagus Nerve - The Complete Discovery of Its Healing Power." Discover the key to unlocking your body's innate ability to enhance well-being and find relief from inflammation, pain, anxiety, and stress.Through the lens of the groundbreaking ... Read more

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Revitalize Your Well-Being: Unleash the Healing Power of the Vagus NerveDive into the transformative world of the Vagus Nerve with our captivating audiobook, "Vagus Nerve - The Complete Discovery of Its Healing Power." Discover the key to unlocking your body's innate ability to enhance well-being and find relief from inflammation, pain, anxiety, and stress.Through the lens of the groundbreaking
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The Shortest History of Music

From Bone Flutes to Synthesizers, Hildegard of Bingen to Beyoncé - 5,000 Years of Instrument and Song

by Andrew Ford ...

Series series The Shortest History Series
From prehistoric songwriting to digital recording, discover the history of the world’s favorite art formNo other art is as popular—or pervasive—as music. With just a few clicks, anyone can cue up (and critique) Chopin or Cher, The Bangles or The Beatles—even the brand-new Beyoncé. But things weren’t always this way.In this brisk, breakneck history under 300 pages, award-winning composer, author, ... Read more

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From prehistoric songwriting to digital recording, discover the history of the world’s favorite art formNo other art is as popular—or pervasive—as music. With just a few clicks, anyone can cue up (and critique) Chopin or Cher, The Bangles or The Beatles—even the brand-new Beyoncé. But things weren’t always this way.In this brisk, breakneck history under 300 pages, award-winning composer, author,
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The Sound of Pictures

Listening to the Movies, from Hitchcock to High Fidelity

by Andrew Ford ...

The Sound of Pictures is an illuminating journey through the soundtracks of more than 400 films. How do filmmakers play with sound? And how does that affect the way we watch their movies? Whether pop or classical, sweeping or sparse, music plays a crucial role in our cinematic experience. Other sounds can be even more evocative: the sounds of nature, of cities and of voices.In The Sound of ... Read more

$8.99 USD

The Sound of Pictures is an illuminating journey through the soundtracks of more than 400 films. How do filmmakers play with sound? And how does that affect the way we watch their movies? Whether pop or classical, sweeping or sparse, music plays a crucial role in our cinematic experience. Other sounds can be even more evocative: the sounds of nature, of cities and of voices.In The Sound of
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European Human Rights Grey Zones

The Council of Europe and Areas of Conflict

by Andrew Forde ...

Forde examines the effectiveness of the human rights system of the Council of Europe (CoE) in conflict-affected regions and advances a novel approach to understanding how the European Convention on Human Rights can better serve the 10+ million rights-holders living in so-called human rights 'grey zones'. Building on the premise that nowhere in Europe should be deprived of access to Europe's human ... Read more

$32.79 USD

Forde examines the effectiveness of the human rights system of the Council of Europe (CoE) in conflict-affected regions and advances a novel approach to understanding how the European Convention on Human Rights can better serve the 10+ million rights-holders living in so-called human rights 'grey zones'. Building on the premise that nowhere in Europe should be deprived of access to Europe's human
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The Blue Fairy Book

Complete and Unabridged

by Andrew Lang ...

Illustrated by Henry J. Ford ...

Series series Andrew Lang Fairy Book Series
“Andrew Lang and his associates managed to break the stranglehold of the pious sentimentality handed out to children by collecting—from all over the world—fairy tales of all people, and bringing out the volumes we all know and love.”—Kirkus ReviewsThe first installment of Andrew Lang's widely read classics and arguably his best known, The Blue Fairy Book has been admired time and time again, ... Read more

$9.99 USD

“Andrew Lang and his associates managed to break the stranglehold of the pious sentimentality handed out to children by collecting—from all over the world—fairy tales of all people, and bringing out the volumes we all know and love.”—Kirkus ReviewsThe first installment of Andrew Lang's widely read classics and arguably his best known, The Blue Fairy Book has been admired time and time again,
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Creating a Powerful Business

The 12-step e-ttraction method to escape corporate, build your own business and wake up inspired

by Andrew Ford ...

Narrated by Andrew Ford, Dave Stokes ...

Unabridged

7 hours 54 min

'I have dedicated 15 years to developing the e-ttraction method to help passionate people to build their own business so they can find freedom of time and money through entrepreneurship.'Andrew Forde-ttraction is a practical and proven 12-step method that builds a powerful portfolio business around your personal brand, family and lifestyle.Whether you're a top-shelf corporate escapee, a fed-up ... Read more

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'I have dedicated 15 years to developing the e-ttraction method to help passionate people to build their own business so they can find freedom of time and money through entrepreneurship.'Andrew Forde-ttraction is a practical and proven 12-step method that builds a powerful portfolio business around your personal brand, family and lifestyle.Whether you're a top-shelf corporate escapee, a fed-up
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Homer

The Poetry of the Past

by Andrew Ford ...

Andrew Ford here addresses, in a manner both engaging and richly informed, the perennial questions of what poetry is, how it came to be, and what it is for. Focusing on the critical moment in Western literature when the heroic tales of the Greek oral tradition began to be preserved in writing, he examines these questions in the light of Homeric poetry. Through fresh readings of the Iliad and the ... Read more

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Andrew Ford here addresses, in a manner both engaging and richly informed, the perennial questions of what poetry is, how it came to be, and what it is for. Focusing on the critical moment in Western literature when the heroic tales of the Greek oral tradition began to be preserved in writing, he examines these questions in the light of Homeric poetry. Through fresh readings of the Iliad and the
... Read more
Apache 2 Pocket Reference

For Apache Programmers & Administrators

by Andrew Ford ...

Even if you know the Apache web server inside and out, you still need an occasional on-the-job reminder -- especially if you're moving to the newer Apache 2.x. Apache 2 Pocket Reference gives you exactly what you need to get the job done without forcing you to plow through a cumbersome, doorstop-sized reference.This Book provides essential information to help you configure and maintain the server ... Read more

$9.89 USD

Even if you know the Apache web server inside and out, you still need an occasional on-the-job reminder -- especially if you're moving to the newer Apache 2.x. Apache 2 Pocket Reference gives you exactly what you need to get the job done without forcing you to plow through a cumbersome, doorstop-sized reference.This Book provides essential information to help you configure and maintain the server
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