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Featuring over 100 beloved folk songs, this collection is expertly arranged for the Appalachian dulcimer, catering to both beginning and intermediate players. It includes a diverse range of music, from children's songs and work songs to Anglo-American ballads and love songs, reflecting the rich tapestry of American culture. The selections are sourced from historical books, sheet music, field recordings, and the vibrant oral traditions of communities, capturing the essence of folk music shared in various settings.

Through the letters and diary entries of Sam Byrne, a soldier in the Force, readers gain an intimate glimpse into the experiences of a front line soldier from Montana to France. The narrative captures his thoughts and emotions as he documents his activities and the realities of war, providing a personal perspective on the challenges faced during this tumultuous period.

This is the first hardback edition of a series of movie tie-ins. The stories range from the competition on Earth to develop the Alien as a new kind of biological weapon, to Earth being totally overrun by Aliens, to the return of Lieutenant Ripley.

From the author of Mel Bay's best selling Learn to Play Fingerstyle Solos for Ukulele and Favorite Fingerstyle Solos for Ukulele, we are proud to present Fingerstyle Duets for Ukulele. This book and accompanying audio offer 21 great songs arranged in 18 duets for fingerstyle ukulele. The songs come from around the world: European waltzes, classic Hawaiian songs, folksongs, Victorian parlor pieces and classical guitar and piano transcriptions. Nothing in this book will be out of reach of the advancing beginner or intermediate player. Even advanced players will find something to tickle their fancy.The book includes tips on technique and fingerpicking exercises. Many of the songs include lyrics, adding to the flexibility of the arrangements. Included are four etudes - basic duets featuring scaled down melodic parts for the lead ukulele and simple pattern picking for the accompaniment. More advanced duets feature modulations, chord inversions up the neck, and different rhythmic approaches for the right hand in both parts. The book concludes with an arrangement of Erik Satie's haunting solo piano piece Gymnopedie #1.

The story follows Donari Avedun as he returns to Pevana, determined to unify the realm amidst threats to his authority and life, particularly concerning Eleni Caralon. With a fragile peace established with the south through Sylvanus, Tyrant of Desopolis, he faces the imminent danger of civil war. Donari's journey is fraught with difficult choices that endanger his loved ones and his ideals, as he navigates the treacherous landscape of war and betrayal to earn his rightful place as the Poet King.

Offering an insider's perspective, Mark Nelson recounts the intense experience of being one of eight crew members in Biosphere 2 during its first closure experiment. He addresses prevalent misconceptions surrounding the 1991-1993 experiment, detailing its objectives and outcomes. Nelson highlights the project's significance in relation to current global environmental challenges, providing valuable insights into the lessons learned from this unique ecological endeavor.

Civil unrest looms over Pevana's Summer Festival as the wealthy merchant class aligns with reform-minded priests, igniting tensions that threaten the city. Amidst burning temples and public harassment, Prince Donari Avedun grapples with the precariousness of his power. During a poets' duel at the festival, he discovers that true strength lies not in victory but in the courage to act, even in the face of potential rebellion. This revelation forces him to confront the harsh realities of leadership and the sacrifices it demands.

The second edition of Jackspeak of the Royal Canadian Navy offers an engaging exploration of the unique and vibrant terminology used within Canada's naval forces. Readers can immerse themselves in the rich linguistic heritage, gaining insight into the culture and traditions of the Royal Canadian Navy through its distinctive phrases and expressions. This edition enhances understanding of naval communication, making it a valuable resource for enthusiasts and those interested in military linguistics.

Set against the backdrop of the Great Depression, this story follows a young boy facing poverty and the struggles of life without welfare. With a widowed mother and limited food options, he endures hardships, relying on meager meals and occasional treats like discounted hamburgers. His resilience shines through as he dreams of better days. At fifteen, he takes a bold step by lying about his age to join the US Navy, marking the end of his hunger and the beginning of a new chapter in his life.

The tetracyclines have an illustrious history as therapeutic agents which dates back over half a century. Initially discovered as an antibiotic in 1947, the four ringed molecule has captured the fancy of chemists and biologists over the ensuing decades. Of further interest, as described in the chapter by George Armelagos, tetracyclines were already part of earlier cultures, 1500-1700 years ago, as revealed in traces of drug found in Sudanese Nubian mummies. The diversity of chapters which this book presents to the reader should illus trate the many disciplines which have examined and seen benefits from these fascinating natural molecules. From antibacterial to anti-inflammatory to anti autoimmunity to gene regulation, tetracyclines have been modified and redesigned for various novel properties. Some have called this molecule a biol ogist's dream because of its versatility, but others have seen it as a chemist's nightmare because of the synthetic chemistry challenges and „chameleon-like“ properties (see the chapter by S. Schneider).