A miscellany of actual patents for wonderfully bizarre inventions, Brilliantly Bad is a salute to what the human mind can achieve - even if it probably shouldn't. This collection of the strangest ideas ever patented, ranging from the bizarre and baffling to the *oh so close* to genius, is a true celebration of human ingenuity in all its (occasionally) pointless glory. INVENTIONS INCLUDE: * A coat that doubles as a urinal * A musical condom * An automated pet petter * Face-lifting earrings * A weight-lifting device for the penis

Brilliantly Bad: A collection of the funniest, weirdest and worst inventions ever patented

Humor & Entertainment

Tanner, Mark

Humor

Harpercollins

EPTA's The Mindful Pianist presents amateurs and professionals with a fresh perspective on playing and performing. Applying the concept of mindfulness to the piano, this invaluable text explores the crucial connection between mind and body: how an alert, focussed mind fosters playing that is more compelling, more refined and ultimately more rewarding. It tackles the issues encountered by pianists when practising, performing, improvising and preparing for an exam: how to choose repertoire and memorise it; how to set about making an initial survey of a new piece; and how to take a more level-headed view of our aspirations. Drawing on the expert advice of 25 leading pianists and educationalists, this unique book offers a wealth of exercises and musical examples to help every player succeed in becoming a mindful pianist.

The Mindful Pianist: Focus, practise, perform, engage (Faber Edition)

Arts & Photography

Music

Faber&Faber

This informative handbook offers easy-to-follow guidance on all aspects of the work of the PCC, from understanding budgets and reports to what to do during a vacancy. It answers the following questions and more: • What is a PCC? • What jobs does it have to do? • Who will I meet on a PCC? • How does it fit in to the bigger picture? • How do the meetings run? • Who decides the agenda? • What does a PCC member's year look like? • What will my role be and how should I prepare? What else am I letting myself in for? • What about legal aspects: money, faculties, administration, and other technical things?

The PCC Member's Essential Guide

Religion & Spirituality

Church House Publishing

Extrovert characters, exuberant worship, large crowds and noisy fellowship seem central to charismatic churches – but do we really need to shout before God will move in power? Introverts can find charismatic culture off-putting, even disagreeable, and yet love what God is doing. How can they engage in a healthy manner? Is introversion something to be overcome, grown out of, even healed? “It is none of those things,” emphasizes Mark Tanner. “Introversion is a creation gift. It is part of the image of God.” He explores the richness of worshipping God with the personality you have been given. The Church, the Kingdom, and the world need charismatic introverts, and this book is a thoughtful and practical guide for introverts and extroverts alike.

The Introvert Charismatic: The Gift of Introversion in a Noisy Church

Monarch Books

The purpose of this book is to help the experienced player take his/her game to the next level. Most people who play doubles are unaware of the higher principles of the game. This lack of understanding is largely due to the fact that those principles have never been established in writing for people to study, discuss, debate and apply. Once you learn and begin to apply the higher principles to your game, you will improve and find yourself beating teams that were accustomed to beating you. And won't that be fun!

Smarter Volleyball : Principles and Strategies for Winning Doubles

Morris Publishing

"Peppered with intriguing exercises and motivational quotes" - BBC Music mag “Mark Tanner has written a mindfulness manifesto for music” - BBC Radio 3: Music Matters "Mindfulness in Music is both informative and thought-provoking - a fascinating read on many levels" - Julian Lloyd Webber Mindfulness in Music is a joyful exploration into the meditative nature of music and its holistic beauty. Mark Tanner reveals how composers and musicians have always embraced mindful connections, and how everyone can cherish the same life-affirming chords. Whether listening to a forest soundscape, playing trombone in a ska group or listening to Beethoven or Beyonce, he reveals the natural ecology to all forms of music, and the creative mindful instinct we share. Through unique meditations, personal reflections, and holistic notes, this astute author shines a spotlight on the humanity and spirituality in music.

Mindfulness in Music: Notes on Finding Life's Rhythm (Mindfulness series)

Leaping Hare Press

Mindfulness in Sound encourages us to reconsider the importance of natural sound in our daily lives through simple meditations.

Mindfulness in Sound: Tune in to the world around us (Mindfulness series)

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