Setting the scene with America's traditional folk of the early '60s, this book describes the sea of change that began in 1964 when the social consciousness of folk met the energy of rock. It concentrates on 1964-66, when the best, most popular, and most controversial folk-rock was created. The book explores the dizzyingly fast cross-fertilization of such giants as The Beatles, The Byrds, and Dylan; the passionate conflicts between folk devotees and folk-rockers; the sudden frenzy of the media; and the unforgettable music that was born. Turn! Turn! Turn! also examines how folk-rock continued to influence late '60s psychedelic rock, country-rock and the British scene, as well as its gradual, partial transformation into the singer-songwriter movement. Based on first-hand interviews with such visionaries as Roger McGuinn, Judy Collins, Donovan, John Sebastian, Arlo Guthrie, Janis Ian and dozens of others.

Turn! Turn! Turn!: The '60s Folk-Rock Revolution

Arts & Photography

Unterberger, Richie

Music

Backbeat Books

Gorgeous full-page and large-sized color photos throughout pack an illustrated encyclopedia of acoustic guitars which surveys the history, changing styles, and evolution of both acoustic guitars and playing methods. Here is a book any music history library will want: its oversized presentation allows for some lovely displays, its chapters organized by guitar maker encourages audiences to browse by specialty, and its lively interviews with major guitar players and makers alike are both fun and informative.

Acoustic Guitars

Dave Hunter

Guitar Player Repair Guide

Dan Erlewine

The Bass Book offers a complete ilustrated history of bass guitars from Fender's first in the 1950s through the models of the next 40 years that formed the foundation for modern music. The bass guitar is undoubtedly one of the most significant instruments of this century, yet this book is the first to study its history. Features original interviews with bass makers past and present, dozens of unusual, specially-commissioned color photos, and a reference section that provides a wealth of information on every major manufacturer. FRENCH LANGUAGE EDITION.

The Bass Book: French Edition

Bacon, Tony

Moorhouse, Barry

The wood industry's all-time best seller, written by a logger who has studied and practiced every type of harvesting operation. Conway covers everything from crew organization through cutting patterns, felling, bucking, and safety procedures-with the objective of increasing efficiency and profitability.

Timber Cutting Practices

Business & Money

Conway, Steve

Economics

Contains 6,333 terms on every aspect of the industry-wood, pulping, papermaking, chemicals, converting, equipment and more. English, Swedish, German, French and Spanish equivalents are listed side-by-side, with four bilingual indexes for translation from one language to any of the others.

International Glossary of Technical Terms for the Pulp and Paper Industry.

Reference

Vanderveer, Paul D.

Dictionaries & Thesauruses

Manual of Supercalender Operations (A Pulp & paper book)

Science & Math

Schiller, Francis E.

Technology

This classic brings you practical information on particleboard and other composite wood products. Accessible to the novice and valuable to the manufacturing professional, this book covers manufacturing practices, processing systems, product standards, and material properties. It presents information ranging from an overview of the industry and definition of terms to technical factors governing production. 
A chapter focuses on the range of composite panels and lumber products, including plywood, MDF, fiberboard, OSB/Waferboard, and lumber or timber composities. New composite products and materials have created problems and opportunities, and the author takes a hard look at ongoing developments, current standards and up-to-date research in all aspects of composite production.

Modern Particle Board and Dry-Process Fiberboard Manufacturing

Maloney, Thomas M.

Selected as a basic text in universities and company training programs around the world, this completely revised second edition has become the standard in the field. Contains all the basic information about the four major areas in an automatic control system: primary measurements, signal transmission, automatic controllers, final control elements. Examples from actual installations explain how these areas work together as systems. Chapter quizzes included.

An Introduction to Paper Industry Instrumentation

Lavigne, John R.

This is the definitive source for on-line operational information in the process control field. Arranged within the framework of the manufacturing process, this reference makes a wealth of data accessible in a concise format. Measurement and control of operating variables are investigated step-by-step. Together, the two books by Lavigne constitute a complete training course and reference library on pulp and paper instrumentation and control systems.

Instrumentation Applications for the Pulp and Paper Industry

Lavigne, John

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