We bring into full light some excerpts on musical subjects which were until now scattered throughout the most famous scientific texts. The main scientific and musical cultures outside of Europe are also taken into consideration. The first and most important property to underline in the scientific texts examined here is the language they are written in. This means that our multicultural history of the sciences necessarily also becomes a review of the various dominant languages used in the different historical contexts. In this volume, the history of the development of the sciences is told as it happened in real contexts, not in an alienated ideal world.

Journalists James Bawden and Ron Miller spent their careers interviewing the greatest stars of Hollywood's golden age. They visited Lee Marvin at home and politely admired his fishing trophies, chatted with Janet Leigh while a young Jamie Lee Curtis played, and even made Elizabeth Taylor laugh out loud. In You Ain't Heard Nothin' Yet, Bawden and Miller return with a new collection of rare interviews with iconic film stars including Henry Fonda, Esther Williams, Buster Keaton, Maureen O'Sullivan, Walter Pidgeon, and many more. The book is filled with humorous anecdotes and incredible behind-the-scenes stories. For instance, Bette Davis reflects that she and Katharine Hepburn were both considered for the role of Scarlett O'Hara but neither was "gorgeous enough" for the part; Janet Leigh analyzes the famous shower scene in Psycho (1960), which was shot in seven days and gave the actress nightmares for years; and Jimmy Stewart describes Alfred Hitchcock as a "strange, roly-poly man, interested only in blondes and murder." Popular horror film stars from Lon Chaney Jr. to Boris Karloff and Vincent Price are also featured in a special "movie monsters" section. With first-person accounts of Hollywood life from some of the most distinguished luminaries in the history of American cinema, this entertaining book will delight classic movie fans.

In 'Ever Heard This? Over Three Hundred Good Stories' by F. W. Chambers, readers are introduced to a collection of entertaining and thought-provoking anecdotes and tales. The book's literary style exemplifies Chambers' skill in crafting engaging narratives that captivate readers. The stories range from humor to drama, providing a diverse reading experience that appeals to a wide audience. Written in the late 19th century, the book is a reflection of the storytelling traditions of the time, preserving the charm and wit of the era. F. W. Chambers, known for his witty and insightful writing, drew inspiration from his own life and experiences to create this compilation of stories. His sharp observation of human nature and keen sense of humor shine through in each narrative, showcasing his talent as a storyteller. Chambers' personal touch adds depth and authenticity to the tales, making them both relatable and memorable. I highly recommend 'Ever Heard This? Over Three Hundred Good Stories' to readers who enjoy well-crafted and engaging narratives. Chambers' collection offers a delightful escape into the world of storytelling, where readers can immerse themselves in a variety of entertaining and meaningful tales.

Pauline M. Sampson is currently a professor of leadership at a regional university in Texas. She completed her terminal degree in administration. Her work experience includes 27 years in the public school system as a teacher, consultant, director, principal and superintendent. She has been awarded the Educational Leadership Teaching Excellence Award and the PDK Educator of the Year Award. Her students attest to her caring manner while providing them support. Some examples of her students' words: "She is a very effective and supportive professor". "I am thankful for her insight and wisdom that she shares freely". "She truly cares about her students. She is always available and helpful". "She is success oriented and extremely patient and caring". It is with this same caring that this book was written. Many people answered the call of God to help me as I travelled through grief. It my hope and prayer that this book allows me a small way to recognize all God has done for me.

At that point clots bulging in my left ventricle raced toward my brain, and the more anxious I became as my heart rate climbed, the more each beat cleared the clots from my arm. That's when my world darkened and my mind escaped my body. I saw my physical being from a few feet above, standing with a friend. "I'm right here," I thought in awe, "but I'm also right over there." I was staring at the shell of myself, but I couldn't approach it. I had no physical feeling, as you would with a body. "This is it," I thought, strangely growing peaceful among the chaos that moments earlier had racked my brain. "I no longer have to wonder how I'll die." I fully knew I was dying and I wasn't shocked. A clear understanding that I teetered between life and death enveloped me. From behind, a warm blanket of serenity overwhelmed my senses, and a powerful feeling to fall back and surrender to the tranquility engulfed me. "It's OK, it's beautiful," the serenity beckoned. "Just lay down." But an overwhelming urge knowing with all of my heart that God needed me on earth for a rebirth and a life of His service kept me from that final, peaceful surrender. I rushed back to my body, where noise and babbling suddenly drowned the perfect peace of moments earlier. Like many scientists before this life-changing stroke, to be certain of something I needed hard data. Evidence. Proof. Something I could measure. Heaven can be an abstract concept, for sure. Before the stroke I wanted to touch Heaven, feel it for proof of its existence. In a sense, I got what I asked for. Ted Odom

Short biographies of 44 people well-known in the 1850s.

For many Muslims, there is an inseparable connection between sound and meaning, particularly when it comes to Islamic verse and scripture. This provides fertile ground for a comparative study across traditions and forms. Timur Yuskaev offers a meditation on the Qur’an and human sensibilities, heard together, in American Muslim sermons. Foregrounding sound, poetry and music, it is a cultural anthropology of the Qur’an, carried out in conversation with colleagues in multiple disciplines, including Religions in America, Qur’anic, Islamic, Memory, Communication, and Sound Studies. The author draws upon the works of Mikhail Bakhtin, Charles Long, Mary Douglas and many others to hear mysticism in a homiletic symphony by Warith Deen Mohammed, to sense the experience of the covenant in a three-minute, ribbon-cutting speech by Aras Konjhodzic, and to appreciate the Qur’anic musicality of a down-to-earth interfaith address by Sarah Sayeed. A creative guide to an organic engagement with texts, this book will be of particular interest to those studying scriptures and the Qur’an.

This book contains poetry and spoken word that will shock, captivate, and stir up the emotions of its readers. It breaks down thoughts and feelings on love, lust and everyday events that a lot of people deal with. This book can be controversial to some and passionate to others. It is meant to be real and raw. I tried to capture most of the aspects of love and lust. These are topics that people tend to walk around and avoid due to the levels and limits that discussion might take them. That is why I put this book together. I have also included pieces in this book that will inspire and aid in growth by enhancing your awareness of not only love but of life. The title of my book definitely says a lot if you do not talk about what is happening in your head and in your heart; you are not fully accepting yourself and what you are feeling.

It’s time for another Ravenmist Whodunit! A tiny Midwestern town with charming covered bridges, quirky residents, delightful antique shops, and more than their share of haunted activity. Sticks and stones may break your bones, but words can actually hurt you. When Tedi, the owner of the local haunted inn, attends Daisy’s birthday party, it’s crashed by an uninvited and unwanted guest. Stella Bowman has shown up and everyone in town is furious with her. She’s started a gossip blog, and no one is safe from her poison pen. When she shows up later that night dead with a knife in her back, the whole town is on the suspect list. Even Tedi herself. Then there’s the whole battle between good and evil that they’re fighting. Jack learns how to use the artifact, and they all plan to travel back in time to save his parents and balance the universe. What could go wrong? Don’t miss out on the spirited antics in Ravenmist as Tedi learns more about her mother’s past, travels through time, and gives dating advice to Jack’s teenage son Tyler. It’s a hauntingly good time and you’re invited to the party.

From the mid-20th century to present, the Brazilian art, literature, and music scene have been witness to a wealth of creative approaches involving sound. This is the backdrop for Making It Heard: A History of Brazilian Sound Art, a volume that offers an overview of local artists working with performance, experimental vinyl production, sound installation, sculpture, mail art, field recording, and sound mapping. It criticizes universal approaches to art and music historiography that fail to recognize local idiosyncrasies, and creates a local rationale and discourse. Through this approach, Chaves and Iazzetta enable students, researchers, and artists to discover and acknowledge work produced outside of a standard Anglo-European framework.