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Inside Arabic Music
What makes hundreds of listeners cheer ecstatically at the same instant during a live concert by Egyptian diva Umm Kulthum? What is the unspoken language behind a taqsim (traditional instrumental improvisation) that performers and listeners implicitly know? How can Arabic music be so rich and diverse without resorting to harmony? Why is it so challenging to transcribe Arabic music from a recording? Inside Arabic Music answers these and many other questions from the perspective of two "insiders" to the practice of Arabic music, by documenting a performance culture and a know-how that is largely passed on orally. Arabic music has spread across the globe, influencing music from Greece all the w...
Blood Song
Her blood sings to them... a melody no supernatural can ignore...
The Blood Series, Books 1-3
Her blood sings to them; a melody no supernatural can ignore. From NYT bestselling author of, A TERRIBLE LOVE. THE BLOOD SERIES is a paranormal romance that chronicles the lives of supernatural human beings whose paranormal powers are dictated by blood, making them highly coveted by vampires, werewolves and fey. Blood is for readers who enjoy tight suspense, dark themes, and romantic tension.
The Blood Series, Books 1-8
"... better than 50 shades!" This WHOLE series is AWESOME!" ~ Michelle Turner Save 25% over individual purchase! From New York Times and #1 Dark Fantasy bestseller Tamara Rose Blodgett, comes True Blood meets Twilight in a dark tale of twisted loyalties, where one woman's blood is the salvation for both vampires and werewolves. Nearly 2000 pages of BLOOD! Vampire and werewolf soldiers seek a prophesied female of supernatural heritage for survival. "This is my all time favorite series!" "This is one that you definitely cannot put down!" "Be prepared to be emotionally pulverized." Included Novels (with individual star ratings): BLOOD SINGERS: 4.0 BLOOD SONG: 4.3 BLOOD CHOSEN: 4.3 BLOOD REIGN: ...
The Fall of the Roman Empire
The essays collected in this book present the first comprehensive appreciation of The Fall of the Roman Empire from historical, historiographical, and cinematic perspectives. The book also provides the principal classical sources on the period. It is a companion to Gladiator: Film and History (Blackwell, 2004) and Spartacus: Film and History (Blackwell, 2007) and completes a triad of scholarly studies on Hollywood’s greatest films about Roman history. A critical re-evaluation of the 1964 epic film The Fall of the Roman Empire, directed by Anthony Mann, from historical, film-historical, and contemporary points of view Presents a collection of scholarly essays and classical sources on the period of Roman history that ancient and modern historians have considered to be the turning point toward the eventual fall of Rome Contains a short essay by director Anthony Mann Includes a map of the Roman Empire and film stills, as well as translations of the principal ancient sources, an extensive bibliography, and a chronology of events
The Oxford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, Science, and Technology in Islam
The main reference source for questions of Islamic philosophy, science, and technology amongst Western engaged readers and academics in general and legal researchers in particular.
Saudi Arabia
This book describes all aspects of Saudi Arabia, including its government, economy, society, and culture, as well as its role in the Middle East and its position internationally. In this comprehensive introduction to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, author Sherifa Zuhur reveals the fascinating people, culture, politics, and economic development of the largest Arab country of the Middle East. The book provides a detailed summary of Arabian history from the earliest settlements on the Arabian peninsula to the present day, with a focus on the rise of the current Saudi regime. It provides essential background on the oil politics of the Kingdom dating back to the discovery of oil in the late 1930s, an account of Saudi Arabia's subsequent economic advancement, and explanations of emerging societal issues such as labor importation and the changing roles of women. Saudi Arabia also details the Kingdom's cultural and religious milieu, including its music, poetry, architecture, legal system, and prominence in the Islamic world.
