Lisa Mccormick: 4 books
Performing Civility
International Competitions in Classical Music
Language: English
Release Date: September 23, 2015
Although competitions in classical music have a long history, the number of contests has risen dramatically since the Second World War, all of them aiming to launch young artists' careers. This is not the symptom of marketization that it might appear to be. Despite the establishment of an international...
Myth, Meaning and Performance
Toward a New Cultural Sociology of the Arts
Language: English
Release Date: December 3, 2015
The cultural and performative turns in social theory have enlivened sociology. For the first time these new developments are fully integrated into new approaches to the sociology of the arts in this important new book. Building on the established research into art worlds, what is interesting for the...
The Easiest Holiday Songs Ever for Guitar
12 Holiday Classics You Can Play with Just 3 Chords
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2010
If you can play G, C, and D on the guitar, you're ready for an instant holiday singalong party. Each song comes with chords and lyrics, plus a simple melody solo for easy duets. Perfect for beginners, parents, teachers, church and community group members. DVD also available.
Homegrown Herb Garden
A Guide to Growing and Culinary Uses
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2014
Take your home cooking to the next level by incorporating fresh homegrown herbs! You don't need lots of space for a huge herb garden, and you don't need to spend a lot of money on fresh herbs at the grocery store or farmers' market. With Homegrown Herb Garden, you can choose the herb or herbs you...