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An in-depth study of the four 'Oxford Christians' revealing the depths of their creative imagination and the lasting effect of their work.

In the 1900s rural South, Padraig, an Irish doctor, and Miss Nativity, a rural schoolmarm, are at the center of a tale about the consequences of pigeonholing people. Although Miss Nativity is comely, her skills and tenacity are revealed as she maintains order in her classroom and consistently puts the children's learning first. Padraig strives to fix folks, not only medically, but also emotionally. His attraction to Miss Nativity introduces them to rounders, bullies, local patriarchs, gossips, snakes, and a host of broken folks, including some of the town's children. Their journey of teaching and healing is dotted with boxing matches, arm pulls, foot races, rumors, and delicious pranks. Author Jack O'Reilly is inspired by people who have open hearts and open minds. After college, he taught English and coached basketball. Later, he earned his Master's Degree from Central Michigan University and his doctoral degree from Arizona State University. Afterward he served as a school administrator and associate professor. O'Reilly has always been fascinated with the art of storytelling. He grew up in Michigan and now lives in Conway, Arkansas.

(Keyboard Instruction). Now with a CD! Bill Evans, the pianist, is a towering figure acknowledged by the jazz world, fans, musicians and critics. However Bill Evans, the composer, has yet to take his place alongside the great masters of composition. Therein lies the sole purpose of this book. A compilation of articles now revised and expanded that originally appeared in the quarterly newsletter Letter from Evans , this unique folio features extensive analysis of Evans' work. Pieces examined B Minor Waltz * Funny Man * How Deep Is the Ocean * I Fall in Love Too Easily * I Should Care * Peri's Scope * Time Remembered * and Twelve Tone Tune. The accompanying CD adds to the enjoyment, understanding and appreciation of the written examples. Author Jack Reilly is a pianist, composer and educator in both the jazz and classical genres. He has chaired the Jazz Studies departments of the New England Conservatory of Music, Mannes College of Music, and The New School. He is presently Jazz Piano Professor at Rowan College in New Jersey.