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One of music's all time greats, Frederic Chopin has written some the most beautiful piano compositions of the Romantic Era. Beloved by his contemporaries such as Franz Liszt and Robert Schumann, the brilliant yet fragile Chopin created an astonishing enduring body of work in his short lifetime.This comprehensive collection of Chopin's technically demanding work includes 26 preludes, 21 nocturnes, and 19 waltezes. Among the favorites are such classics as: Prelude in A-flat Major (1834) Nocturne in C-sharp minor (1830) Nocturne in C minor (1837) Waltzes in A-flat major (1830), E-flat Major (1840), and A minor (1843)

Before there was Glenn Gould or Liberace, before there was Vladimir Horowitz, before there was Arthur Rubinstein . . . there was Frederic Chopin.One of music's first true superstars, Chopin set hearts aflutter around the world with some of the most beautiful piano compositions of the Romantic Era. Beloved by fans as well as contemporaries like Franz Liszt and Robert Schumann, the brilliant yet fragile Chopin created an astonishing body of work in his short lifetime.This comprehensive collection of Chopin's technically demanding work includes 26 preludes, 21 nocturnes, and 19 waltezes. Among the favorites are such classics as: Prelude in A-flat Major (1834) Nocturne in C-sharp minor (1830) Nocturne in C minor (1837) Waltzes in A-flat major (1830), E-flat Major (1840), and A minor (1843)

In 1898 the British began building a bridge over the Tsavo River in Africa; in nine months, two lions killed 135 workers. Bruce Patterson has conducted extensive fieldwork on these lions and presents new evidence on the killings and also explores man's interaction with the Kenyan environment, creating a comprehensive portrait of the lions of Tsavo

Did you know that billions of board feet of potential lumber in the United States ends up going to waste each year? Timber, a precious natural resource, finds its way to landfills instead of workshops and lumberyards simply because of where it grows.A chance encounter with a fallen cherry tree in his hometown changed the way college professor and woodworking enthusiast Samuel Sherrill looked at lumber, and led to a philosophy that continues to spread across the country-Harvesting Urban Timber.Sherrill explains the importance of urban trees, and how best to make use of them. Using case studies, he illustrates how to reduce waste by using wood from fallen trees that might otherwise be dragged off to a landfill or left to slowly decompose.In his easygoing and accessible style, Sherrill covers all aspects of harvesting urban timber, including: Safely felling urban trees Hiring the right sawyer Season the wood The types of trees worth harvesting Different uses for different timbers Examples of projects made with urban timber

Award-winning watercolorist Frank Webb's vibrant and inspiring works have captivated audiences for decades. And as a workshop teacher, Webb is beloved for his insightful instruction and careful eye. Now, thanks to this one-of-a-kind book, you can learn to paint vital, dynamic watercolors under the guidance of Frank Webb himself.With helpful tips and lessons for painters of all skill levels, Watercolor Energies is a carefully organized book that focuses on practical, mechanical skills and conceptual thinking in equal measure. Webb emphasizes the importance of personal convictions, philosophies, and esthetics, but also covers more conventional art topics like design, space, texture, pattern, and brush technique.Watercolor Energies features numerous examples as well as several step-by-step painting demonstrations. A book that will be read and re-read time and time again, Watercolor Energies is perfect for beginners and seasoned watercolorists alike.Readers interested in related titles from Frank Webb will also want to see: Strengthen Your Paintings With Dynamic Composition (Elements of Painting) (ISBN: 1626540403), Webb on Watercolor (ISBN: 1626540810).

Hawai'i is known for its verdant mountains and colorful ocean ecosystems, but few realize the depth and range of the islands' mushroom diversity. In fact, Hawai'i is home to over 230 species of mushrooms that are prized by foragers from around the world. In Mushrooms of Hawai'i, Don Hemmes and Dennis Desjardin present a beautiful and comprehensive guide to the treasure trove of mycological life in the Aloha State. Inside you'll find information on Mushroom identification Culinary and medicinal uses of Hawaiian mushrooms Where to find the best mushroom-hunting spots The seasonality of Hawaiian mushrooms And everything else you might need to make your foraging adventure a success. Mushrooms of Hawai'i also includes beautiful illustrations to help you identify familiar treasures like morels, well-known dangers like Amanita muscaria, and exciting species unique to the islands. Whether you're hunting Copelandia cyanescens ("magic" mushrooms) in the pasture grasses high in the mountains of Maui, or foraging for Laetiporus (chicken of the woods), an edible mushroom sought after by foodies for its uniquely delicious taste, this book is the must-have guide for fungophiles.

The time when children leave home is a major transitional period for all mothers-but there are no widely accepted rites of passage to acknowledge this massive change, and very little recognition of the spectrum of emotions it triggers in so many of us. In The Empty Nest, Shelley Bovey fully explores the many dimensions of parental life once children leave their family homes.Drawing on her own experiences as a mother, as well as those of a broad range of other women, Bovey examines the pain and isolation many women experience-and their guilt about those feelings-when their children leave home. In a society that prizes a parent's ability to let their children go, many are overwhelmed not only by their huge and unexpected sense of loss, but also by shame at their own reactions.Shelley Bovey believes that "empty nest syndrome" is a phrase used all too casually in our society, arguing that flippant or dogmatic approaches to empty nest syndrome are wholly inappropriate. She notes that this experience is a real and profound loss that ought to be understood as a kind of bereavement. And, that once this grieving is acknowledged as necessary and warranted, a mother's identity can evolve and blossom with newfound freedoms and limitless possibilities; for the first time in many women's lives, they can truly have it all.

"The organic homestead means something deeper than either the nobility of work or the pleasantness of leisure. What it must provide - if the homestead is to have true success - is a shrine to tranquility, an island of calm sanity to which you can retreat each day from the hectic outside world."Gene Logsdon is uniquely qualified to write about homesteading - his heart has never been far from the land. He was born and raised on his family's farm, and as an adult he established a two-acre homestead before moving on to operate a 32-acre farm of his own.A prolific writer on a range of agricultural subjects, Gene Logsdon is beloved for his practical insight, folksy wisdom, and deep reverence for the natural world. He teaches and practices a homesteading philosophy of peaceful coexistence; of accommodating oneself to nature rather than dominating it.Homesteading is one of his first books, and the time-tested techniques it teaches are as relevant now as ever. Inside you'll find a wealth of information about maintaining a self-sustaining lifestyle, including:Financial considerationsSoil scienceOrganic vegetable and fruit cultivationAdvice on selecting grain crops for your homesteadRaising livestockAnd a great deal moreComplete with photos and illustrations, this book is a wonderful resource for homesteaders and organic farmers alike. With an emphasis on enjoying the simple pleasures of a country life, Logsdon's infectious positivity and humor will keep you smiling even when the going gets tough. He never fails to remind us that the hard work of homesteading ain't worth a thing if you forget to put down your hoe, relax, and soak up the tranquil beauty of your natural surroundings.This book is also available from Echo Point Books as a paperback (ISBN 1626545960).Gene Logsdon and his wife Carol have a small-scale experimental farm in Wyandot County, Ohio. Gene is the author of numerous books and magazine articles on farm-related issues, and believes sustainable pastoral farming is the solution for our stressed agricultural system.Readers interested in related titles from Eugene Logsdon will also want to see: Gene Logsdon's Practical Skills (ISBN: 1626545952), Getting Food From Water (ISBN: 1626545987), Organic Orcharding (ISBN: 1626545790), Successful Berry Growing (ISBN: 1626546002), Two Acre Eden (ISBN: 1626545820).

"The organic homestead means something deeper than either the nobility of work or the pleasantness of leisure. What it must provide - if the homestead is to have true success - is a shrine to tranquility, an island of calm sanity to which you can retreat each day from the hectic outside world."Gene Logsdon is uniquely qualified to write about homesteading - his heart has never been far from the land. He was born and raised on his family's farm, and as an adult he established a two-acre homestead before moving on to operate a 32-acre farm of his own.A prolific writer on a range of agricultural subjects, Gene Logsdon is beloved for his practical insight, folksy wisdom, and deep reverence for the natural world. He teaches and practices a homesteading philosophy of peaceful coexistence; of accommodating oneself to nature rather than dominating it.Homesteading is one of his first books, and the time-tested techniques it teaches are as relevant now as ever. Inside you'll find a wealth of information about maintaining a self-sustaining lifestyle, including:Financial considerationsSoil scienceOrganic vegetable and fruit cultivationAdvice on selecting grain crops for your homesteadRaising livestockAnd a great deal moreComplete with photos and illustrations, this book is a wonderful resource for homesteaders and organic farmers alike. With an emphasis on enjoying the simple pleasures of a country life, Logsdon's infectious positivity and humor will keep you smiling even when the going gets tough. He never fails to remind us that the hard work of homesteading ain't worth a thing if you forget to put down your hoe, relax, and soak up the tranquil beauty of your natural surroundings.This book is also available from Echo Point Books as a hardcover (ISBN 1626545979).Gene Logsdon and his wife Carol have a small-scale experimental farm in Wyandot County, Ohio. Gene is the author of numerous books and magazine articles on farm-related issues, and believes sustainable pastoral farming is the solution for our stressed agricultural system.Readers interested in related titles from Eugene Logsdon will also want to see: Gene Logsdon's Practical Skills (ISBN: 1626545952), Getting Food From Water (ISBN: 1626545987), Organic Orcharding (ISBN: 1626545790), Successful Berry Growing (ISBN: 1626546002), Two Acre Eden (ISBN: 1626545820).