Now you can make all your musical dreams a reality with this handy guide to recording your own hits–from 4-track to digital—in the comfort of your own home. Have you always wanted to create a top-quality demo, but can't afford the high studio costs? Or maybe you love making CDs and want to take your talent to the next level. Regardless of your budget or skill level, The Everything Home Recording Book is for you. In this highly accessible work, accomplished musician and teacher Marc Schonbrun guides you step by step through the basics of home recording. From setting up your studio and editing tracks to creating your own professional demo, The Everything Home Recording Book helps you develop the skills you need to make your dreams a reality. Features vital tips on how to: —Buy computer and noncomputer recording equipment —Record on tape and digital media —Mix your recordings like a pro Improve acoustics —Add effects such as reverb, EQ, and compression —Select and set up the right microphone for the job Whether you're a beginner or a pro, The Everything Home Recording Book provides you with all you need to know to record your music on your budget.

Leona Lewis, Lily Allen, and Colbie Caillat all became famous after their self-produced music was posted on the Internet. And now anyone who’s ever practiced in front of the mirror for hours wants to try it too. This guide shows aspiring musicians how to turn their computers into a music studio. Professional musician Marc Schonbrun leads you step-by-step through the basics of home recording, including: Tips on how to make—and stick to—a recording budget The best digital recording software Microphones, mixers, and electronic hardware Recording for individual instruments and virtual instruments Mixing, mastering, and advanced recording techniques For a fraction of the cost of recording, you can become their own engineers. You’ll learn to create tracks complete with digital effects, virtual instruments, and sound quality that rival professional studios. In no time, you’ll be ready for your time in the spotlight!

This step-by-step guide teaches you the tricks of the trade, with advice on all you need to know to compete in the world of fiction. Whether you are seeking to hone your writing style, shape an existing work-in-progress, or begin the submission process to publishers, successfully published novelists Joyce and Jim Lavene give you all you need to know to set you on the fast track to fulfilling your writing dreams! This authoritative guide shows you how to: Turn your creative idea into a sellable premise Build a strong plot Create realistic characters Develop a first draft Find an agent Market and sell your work to publishers Whether you're writing literary fiction, a terrifying thriller, a sweeping epic, or a passionate romance, The Everything Guide to Writing a Novel is your essential reference to creating the next bestseller!

Each year in America, more than one million people suffer from heart attacks caused by high cholesterol - and half a million die from related heart disease. Don't become a statistic - take control of your health now! The Everything Low Cholesterol Cookbook provides everything from information on how to create a sensible diet and fitness plan to practical tips for improving your overall well-being. This comprehensive, authoritative guide edited by Sandra K. Nissenberg, M.S., R.D., provides you with all the information you need to lower your cholesterol and reduce your risk of a heart attack. Features timely, reliable information on: The differences between "good" and "bad" cholesterol The effects of high cholesterol and artery blockage Suggestions to improve your overall health Nutrition and exercise tips to keep you fit and well Up-to-date government cholesterol guidelines Also including more than seventy-five heart-healthy recipes for the whole family, The Everything Low Cholesterol Cookbook provides you with all the up-to-the-minute information to keep you informed and healthy.

Thai cuisine creates a harmonious blend between spicy hot and comparatively bland ingredients from age-old Eastern and relatively new Western foods. Featuring both outstanding traditional recipes and cutting-edge crowd-pleasers such as Spicy Fried Rice Sticks, Salmon Toast, Chicken Satay, and Thai Crab Cakes, The Everything Thai Cookbook guides you through preparing meals as good as you'd find in your favorite Thai restaurant. The Everything Thai Cookbook is perfect for both vegetarians and meat-eaters, offering an eclectic range of spices, flavors, and aromas. Whether you want to prepare a meal for one, or an entire feast, The Everything Thai Cookbook will have you serving up tasty fare to tempt even the most critical food connoisseur.

You don't have to order take out every time you don't feel like cooking - now there's an easier way to have breakfast, lunch, and dinner (not to mention dessert) right at your fingertips! The Everything Meals for a Month Cookbook is the perfect tool to help you save time in the kitchen (and money in your wallet) with practical shopping tips and food handling tricks for buying and cooking in bulk. Learn how to plan your menu, assemble the ingredients, and store and freeze a month's worth of dinners - without losing any freshness or taste. In addition to 300 mouth-watering recipes, The Everything Meals for a Month Cookbook explains how you can organize your kitchen for once-a-month cooking. Thanks to the easy-to-follow bulk-cooking model provided, it's easier than you think! Features family-friendly recipes such as: Cranberry Oatmeal Quick Bread Stuffed Mushrooms Santa Fe Chicken Soup Curried Turkey Casserole Apple Glazed Pork Roast Shrimp Pesto Linguine German Chocolate Pound Cake Whether you're serving up these delicious meals straight from the oven or freezing them for later in the month, you'll find everything you need to save time and money with The Everything Meals for a Month Cookbook.

The bountiful cuisine of the Mediterranean evokes thoughts of luscious grains, pasta, vegetables, fruits, and, of course, olive oil. But did you know that current research also indicates that people who reside in these regions have the lowest rates of chronic diseases and one of the highest life expectancies in the world? In The Everything Mediterranean Cookbook, Culinary Institute of America graduate Dawn Altomari-Rathjen teams up with registered dietician Jennifer M. Bendelius to provide you with 300 of the most sumptuous—and healthy—recipes that the Mediterranean has to offer. From Roasted Garlic Served on Crostini and Oven-Dried Tomatoes to Mushroom Ravioli with Walnut Parsley Pesto, The Everything Mediterranean Cookbook helps chefs of all levels bring the Mediterranean into the comforts of their own home. Featuring: Acorn Squash Bake Frittata Red Lentil Lasagna Stuffed Grape Leaves Braised Okra with Tomato Vegetable Samosas Whether you’re cooking for one or having a full dinner party, The Everything Mediterranean Cookbook will have your guests begging you for the secret recipe!

Sumptuous soups for all occasions! There is nothing more enjoyable or adaptable than soup. It can be prepared hot or cold; eaten before, after, or between meals; served with almost anything; and made as healthily or unhealthily as you want it to be. The Everything Soup Cookbook serves up 300 delicious traditional and creative soup recipes, providing you with simple step-by-step-instructions for each. From chicken noodle to clam chowder, this highly accessible cookbook gives you original recipes for all your favorite soups, stews, and chilis. Features: -Bean, grain, and nut soups -Cold soups -Fruit soups -Meat soups and stews -Vegetable and pasta soups From simple starters to hearty soups that work as filling meals, The Everything Soup Cookbook overflows with easy recipes that can be made with everyday ingredients found right in your pantry.

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(Berklee Methods). With the explosion of project studio gear available, it's easier than ever to create pro-quality music at home. This book is the only reference you'll ever need to start producing and engineering your music or other artists' music in your very own home studio. You don't have a home studio yet, but have some basic equipment? This essential guide will help you set up your studio, begin producing projects, develop your engineering skills and manage your projects. Stop dreaming and start producing!