Cet auteur se concentre sur les finances personnelles et l'investissement immobilier. Son travail, fréquemment présenté dans des publications financières de premier plan, offre aux lecteurs des conseils pratiques et un aperçu approfondi du marché immobilier. Par le biais de ses publications et de ses efforts éditoriaux, il aide les individus à naviguer dans les complexités de la propriété et de l'investissement.
Through meticulous research of documentary sources, this book presents a groundbreaking identification of the historical figure behind the legendary Robin Hood. It delves into the evidence and narratives that shape our understanding of this iconic character, challenging traditional myths and offering fresh insights into his life and times. The exploration not only reveals the truth about Robin Hood but also enriches the broader context of medieval history and folklore.
The conservative, thoughtful, thrifty investor’s guide to building a real-estate empire.Profitable real-estate investing opportunities exist everywhere as long as you know what to look for and understand how to make prudent deals that transform property into profits. David Crook, of The Wall Street Journal , shows how to make safe and sane investments that ensure a good night’s sleep as your real-estate portfolio grows, your properties appreciate and your income increases. The Wall Street Journal Complete Real-Estate Investing Guidebook offers the most authoritative information • Why real-estate investing is a great wealth-building alternative to stocks and bonds and why it’s crucial that you avoid get-rich schemes• How to get the financing and make the contacts to get started• How to start small and local, be hands-on and go step-by-step with a vacation home to rent out, a pure rental property or a small apartment building• How to find and value great properties, do the numbers and ensure you have that beautiful thing called cash flow• How the government blesses real-estate investors with tax breaks and loopholes, and how you can be one of the anointed• How to deal with the nuts-and-bolts of being a landlord and have a strife-free relationship with your tenants
Focusing on the forty parody or imitation Magnificats by Orlando di Lasso, this investigation reveals the rich tapestry of Renaissance music through the lens of liturgical texts. David Crook examines how Lasso's settings, based on works by renowned composers like Josquin and Rore, reflect their social, historical, and liturgical contexts. By analyzing these compositions in relation to theory and their innovative use of preexisting music, the study sheds new light on Lasso's artistry and the significance of his contributions to European music.
Orlando di Lasso's 101 polyphonic settings form the largest and most varied repertory of Magnificats in the history of Renaissance litugical music. This detailed investigation of the repertory focuses on the 40 parody or imitation Magnificats.
