The name "mandolin" was used to refer to two quite different instruments: the gut-stringed mandolino, played with the fingers, and the later metal-stringed Neapolita mandoline, which was played with a plectrum. This is the first book devoted exclusively to these two early instruments about which information in reference books is scant and often erroneous. The authors uncover their rich and varied musical history, examining contemporary playing techniques and revealing the full extent of the instruments' individual repertories, which include works by Vivaldi, Sammartini, Stamitz, and Beethoven. The book's ultimate aim is to help today's players to produce artistically satisfying performances through an understanding of the nature and historical playing style of these unjustly neglected instruments.

The Early Mandolin: The Mandolino and the Neapolitan Mandoline (Early Music Series)

Arts & Photography

Sparks, Paul

Tyler, James

Music

Oxford University Press

A "hidden" instrument in the classical music world, the mandolin's repertoire of original music remains largely unknown. This book examines the lives and works of the mandolin's great composers and, together with Sparks's earlier The Early Mandolin (Oxford 1989), provides the first comprehensive survey of the instrument's history. The book also explores aspects of technique and looks at present-day orchestras and soloists.

The Classical Mandolin (Early Music Series)

The Classical Mandolin

Clarendon Press

Following James Tyler's earlier introduction to the history, repertory, and playing techniques of the four- and five-course guitar, The Early Guitar (OUP, 1980), this new book, written in collaboration with Paul Sparks and incorportating the latest ideas and research, is an authoritative guide to the history and repertory of the guitar from the Renaissance to the dawn of the Classical era.

The Guitar and Its Music (Early Music Series)

Tiny ghost

Publications International

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<li>2015 Christianity Today Award of Merit (The Church/Pastoral Leadership)</li>
<li>2014 Readers' Choice Awards Honorable Mention</li>
<li>2014 Best Books About the Church from Byron Borger, Hearts and Minds Bookstore</li>
</ul> "When . . . faith communities begin connecting together, in and for the neighborhood, they learn to depend on God for strength to love, forgive and show grace like never before. . . . The gospel becomes so much more tangible and compelling when the local church is actually a part of the community, connected to the struggles of the people, and even the land itself." Paul Sparks, Tim Soerens and Dwight J. Friesen have seen―in cities, suburbs and small towns all over North America―how powerful the gospel can be when it takes root in the context of a place, at the intersection of geography, demography, economy and culture. This is not a new idea―the concept of a parish is as old as Paul's letters to the various communities of the ancient church. But in an age of dislocation and disengagement, the notion of a church that knows its place and gives itself to where it finds itself is like a breath of fresh air, like a sign of new life.

The New Parish: How Neighborhood Churches Are Transforming Mission, Discipleship and Community

Religion & Spirituality

Friesen, Dwight J.

Soerens, Tim

Christian Books & Bibles

Being a Lodge Treasurer would have most Brethren running for the hills, thinking 'this job's not for me, I'm off to be the Tyler!' However, with the majority of Lodge accounts being straightforward it should never be an office to run and hide from. This book is aimed at those with little accountancy or bookkeeping experience who are looking to either take on, or have recently been appointed to, the office of Lodge Treasurer - a task that may appear daunting, especially to those who have never carried out the role before. With worked examples demonstrated throughout the book and blank templates provided for reference, the role of Treasurer will never seem a challenge again. Written by an experienced Lodge Treasurer and professional accountant, with over twenty years' experience helping small and medium sized businesses with their accounting and tax issues. The book is fully up-to-date and includes information regarding the recent changes to the Book of Constitutions Rule 153: " The recent changes in the Book of Constitution rule 153 expanded on the use of Electronic payments by the Lodge Treasurer and the requirements he needs to fulfil in the performance of his duties. This book takes these new changes and expands to give useful guidance and procedures that need to be adopted. The revised rule 153 issued by UGLE also gives details of who should be appointed as lodge auditors, a role with great responsibility to the members of the lodge. In this book I have developed an audit programme to give key matters that all lodge auditors should ensure the key financial aspects are covered on behalf of the lodge. " Paperback, 96pp - illustrated with tables throughout 210x148

A Guide for the Masonic Treasurer

Other Religions, Practices & Sacred Texts

Lewis Masonic

Bacon, Tony, Cooper, Colin, Eik, Jaap Van, Fowles, Paul, Jeffery, Brian, Johnston, Richard, Miklaucic, Tim, Morrish, John, Rebellius, Heinz, Richardson, Bernard, Sparks, Paul, Wade, Graham, Zern, Brook

The Classical Guitar: A Complete History

Bacon, Tony

Wade, Graham

Johnston, Richard

Morrish, John

Eik, Jaap Van

Fowles, Paul

Jeffery, Brian

Miklaucic, Tim

Rebellius, Heinz

Richardson, Bernard

Zern, Brook

COOPER,COLIN

Backbeat Books

In recent years, a number of long-forgotten eighteenth century works for mandoline have made a welcome reappearance in print, on discs, and in concert programs. Once neglected original pieces by Beethoven, Hummel, Barbella, and Leone have now become more familiar to players and audiences alike but, beautiful though they are, these works represent only a small fraction of the vast output created for the instrument by these composers and their many contemporaries. The following pages are intended to provide readers with a fuller introduction to this delightfully rich and varied (but still underexplored and undervalued) repertoire.

An introduction to the eighteenth century repertoire of the Neapolitan mandoline

Plucked String

Standing Free (Stories in The Last Brigade Universe)

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Steverson, Kevin

Krantz, Kayla

Piatt, P.A.

Webb, William Alan

Smith, Benjamin Tyler

Cartwright, Richard

Gregor, H. Y.

Grey, J. Gunnar

Thrillers & Suspense

Independently published

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