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After the Golden Age

Romantic Pianism and Modern Performance

by Kenneth Hamilton ...

Kenneth Hamilton's book engagingly and lucidly dissects the oft-invoked myth of a Great Tradition, or Golden Age of Pianism. It is written both for players and for members of their audiences by a pianist who believes that scholarship and readability can go hand-in-hand. Hamilton discusses in meticulous yet lively detail the performance-style of great pianists from Liszt to Paderewski, and delves ... Read more

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Kenneth Hamilton's book engagingly and lucidly dissects the oft-invoked myth of a Great Tradition, or Golden Age of Pianism. It is written both for players and for members of their audiences by a pianist who believes that scholarship and readability can go hand-in-hand. Hamilton discusses in meticulous yet lively detail the performance-style of great pianists from Liszt to Paderewski, and delves
... Read more
Liszt and Virtuosity

by Robert Doran, Emeritus Professor Ralph P. Locke, Shay Loya, David Keep, Dolores Pesce, Jim Samson, Jonathan Dunsby, Jonathan Kregor, Kenneth Hamilton, Nicolas Dufetel0, Olivia Sham1 ...

In the annals of music history, few figures have dominated the discussion of virtuosity as much as Franz Liszt. A flamboyant performer whose hair-raising technical feats at the piano created a sense of awe-inspiring excitement andan icon whose star power radiated far beyond the realm of music, Liszt was, along with his early model, Paganini, among the first major performer-composers to define ... Read more

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In the annals of music history, few figures have dominated the discussion of virtuosity as much as Franz Liszt. A flamboyant performer whose hair-raising technical feats at the piano created a sense of awe-inspiring excitement andan icon whose star power radiated far beyond the realm of music, Liszt was, along with his early model, Paganini, among the first major performer-composers to define
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Quarter Mage, The

by Angelina J. Steffort ...

Narrated by Jon Vertullo, Anthony Palmini, Gabriel Michael, Travis Baldree, Emily Ellet, Diana Richardson, Nastassia Johnson, James Wolven, Ryan H. Reid, Heather Gonzales, Cat Prodano, Ron Butler, Briana Sky Riley, Kenneth Hamilton, Kira Omans, Melody Muzljakovich ...

Series Audiobook 1 - The Quarter Mage
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12 hours 28 min

This audiobook experience contains music and sound effects, and is narrated by Melody Muzljakovic and performed by a full cast.Perfect for fans of A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas and The Cruel Prince by Holly Black.WHEN DESTINY FAILS YOU, WHO WILL YOU BECOME?A forgotten princess. A cruel realm. A Mage who might be her salvation.Sanja is a princess on the run... ... Read more

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This audiobook experience contains music and sound effects, and is narrated by Melody Muzljakovic and performed by a full cast.Perfect for fans of A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas and The Cruel Prince by Holly Black.WHEN DESTINY FAILS YOU, WHO WILL YOU BECOME?A forgotten princess. A cruel realm. A Mage who might be her salvation.Sanja is a princess on the run...
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Booker T. Washington in American Memory

by Kenneth M. Hamilton ...

Series series New Black Studies Series
Since the 1960s, many historians have condemned Booker T. Washington as a problematic, even negative, influence on African American progress. This attitude dramatically contrasts with the nationwide outpouring of grief and reverence that followed Washington's death in 1915. Kenneth M. Hamilton describes how, when, where, and why Americans commemorated the life of Booker T. Washington. For months ... Read more

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Since the 1960s, many historians have condemned Booker T. Washington as a problematic, even negative, influence on African American progress. This attitude dramatically contrasts with the nationwide outpouring of grief and reverence that followed Washington's death in 1915. Kenneth M. Hamilton describes how, when, where, and why Americans commemorated the life of Booker T. Washington. For months
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The Doctrine of Humanity in the Theology of Reinhold Niebuhr

by Kenneth Morris Hamilton ...

Series Book 35 - Editions SR
Reinhold Niebuhr was a twentieth-century American theologian who was known for his commentary on public affairs. One of his most influential ideas was the relating of his Christian faith to realism rather than idealism in foreign affairs. His perspective influenced many liberals and is enjoying a resurgence today; most recently Barack Obama has acknowledged Niebuhr’s importance to his own thinking ... Read more

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Reinhold Niebuhr was a twentieth-century American theologian who was known for his commentary on public affairs. One of his most influential ideas was the relating of his Christian faith to realism rather than idealism in foreign affairs. His perspective influenced many liberals and is enjoying a resurgence today; most recently Barack Obama has acknowledged Niebuhr’s importance to his own thinking
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The Fantastical World of Magical Beasts

Tales of Dragons, Giants, Elves, Gnomes, Trolls, Goblins, Phoenix, Unicorn and Other Fantastic Creatures

by Charles Perrault, Oscar Wilde, George MacDonald, Louisa May Alcott, Andrew Lang, Hamilton Wright Mabie, Kenneth Grahame, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Abbie Phillips Walker, Katharine Pyle, Ruth Stiles Gannett, Frances Jenkins Olcott, L. Frank Baum, E. Nesbit, E. T. A. Hoffmann, Hans Christian Andersen, Kate Douglas Wiggin, Josef Kajetán Tyl, Frank R. Stockton, Brothers Grimm, Matěj Mikšíček, Kazimierz Władysław Wóycicki ...

Dive into 'The Fantastical World of Magical Beasts,' a mesmerizing anthology that elegantly traverses the landscape of legendary creatures and enchanted realms. This collection showcases a wide spectrum of literary styles, from the hauntingly poetic to the whimsically amused, capturing the enduring allure of mythical beasts across different cultures and epochs. While each piece stands alone with ... Read more

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Dive into 'The Fantastical World of Magical Beasts,' a mesmerizing anthology that elegantly traverses the landscape of legendary creatures and enchanted realms. This collection showcases a wide spectrum of literary styles, from the hauntingly poetic to the whimsically amused, capturing the enduring allure of mythical beasts across different cultures and epochs. While each piece stands alone with
... Read more
The Fantastical World of Magical Beasts

Tales of Dragons, Giants, Elves, Gnomes, Trolls, Goblins, Phoenix, Unicorn and Other Fantastic Creatures

by Charles Perrault, Oscar Wilde, George MacDonald, Louisa May Alcott, Andrew Lang, Hamilton Wright Mabie, Kenneth Grahame, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Abbie Phillips Walker, Katharine Pyle, Ruth Stiles Gannett, Frances Jenkins Olcott, L. Frank Baum, E. Nesbit, E. T. A. Hoffmann, Hans Christian Andersen, Kate Douglas Wiggin, Josef Kajetán Tyl, Frank R. Stockton, Brothers Grimm, Matěj Mikšíček, Kazimierz Władysław Wóycicki ...

The Fantastical World of Magical Beasts is a masterful anthology that draws readers into an enchanting realm of figments and fables, presenting a kaleidoscope of magical creatures. The collection spans various literary styles, from the whimsical innocence of fairy tales to the moralistic tones of folklore, showcasing the enduring allure of mythical beasts. This collection's diversity is its ... Read more

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The Fantastical World of Magical Beasts is a masterful anthology that draws readers into an enchanting realm of figments and fables, presenting a kaleidoscope of magical creatures. The collection spans various literary styles, from the whimsical innocence of fairy tales to the moralistic tones of folklore, showcasing the enduring allure of mythical beasts. This collection's diversity is its
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New England Dogmatics

A Systematic Collection of Questions and Answers in Divinity by Maltby Gelston (1766–1865)

by Maltby Geltson, Kenneth P. Minkema ...

Jonathan Edwards' (1703-58) ideas are among the most significant to the development of Reformed Theology in America. However brief the life of his intellection tradition, Edwards' ideas and their reception remain an integral part of contemporary theological dialogue. Hitherto no work has appeared that sheds as much systematic light on the reception of Edwards' ideas than Maltby Gelston's (1766 ... Read more

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Jonathan Edwards' (1703-58) ideas are among the most significant to the development of Reformed Theology in America. However brief the life of his intellection tradition, Edwards' ideas and their reception remain an integral part of contemporary theological dialogue. Hitherto no work has appeared that sheds as much systematic light on the reception of Edwards' ideas than Maltby Gelston's (1766
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The Cambridge Companion to Liszt

Edited by Kenneth Hamilton ...

Series series Cambridge Companions to Music
This Companion provides an up-to-date view of the music of Franz Liszt, its contemporary context and performance practice, written by some of the leading specialists in the field of nineteenth-century music studies. Although a core of Liszt's piano music has always maintained a firm hold on the repertoire, his output was so vast, influential and multi-faceted that scholarship too has taken some ... Read more

$28.69 USD

This Companion provides an up-to-date view of the music of Franz Liszt, its contemporary context and performance practice, written by some of the leading specialists in the field of nineteenth-century music studies. Although a core of Liszt's piano music has always maintained a firm hold on the repertoire, his output was so vast, influential and multi-faceted that scholarship too has taken some
... Read more

Liberty's First Crisis

Adams, Jefferson, and the Misfits Who Saved Free Speech

by Charles Slack ...

"Slack engagingly reveals how the Federalist attack on the First Amendment almost brought down the Republic . . . An illuminating book of American history." — Kirkus Reviews , starred reviewIn 1798, with the United States in crisis, President John Adams and the Federalists in control of Congress passed an extreme piece of legislation that made criticism of the government and its leaders a crime ... Read more

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"Slack engagingly reveals how the Federalist attack on the First Amendment almost brought down the Republic . . . An illuminating book of American history." — Kirkus Reviews , starred reviewIn 1798, with the United States in crisis, President John Adams and the Federalists in control of Congress passed an extreme piece of legislation that made criticism of the government and its leaders a crime
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A Shining Thread of Hope

The History of Black Women in America

by Darlene Clark Hine, Kathleen Thompson ...

At the greatest moments and in the cruelest times, black women have been a crucial part of America's history. Now, the inspiring history of black women in America is explored in vivid detail by two leaders in the fields of African American and women's history.A Shining Thread of Hope chronicles the lives of black women from indentured servitude in the early American colonies to the cruelty of ... Read more

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At the greatest moments and in the cruelest times, black women have been a crucial part of America's history. Now, the inspiring history of black women in America is explored in vivid detail by two leaders in the fields of African American and women's history.A Shining Thread of Hope chronicles the lives of black women from indentured servitude in the early American colonies to the cruelty of
... Read more
The Slave's Cause

A History of Abolition

by Manisha Sinha ...

"Traces the history of abolition from the 1600s to the 1860s . . . a valuable addition to our understanding of the role of race and racism in America."— Florida CourierReceived historical wisdom casts abolitionists as bourgeois, mostly white reformers burdened by racial paternalism and economic conservatism. Manisha Sinha overturns this image, broadening her scope beyond the antebellum period ... Read more

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"Traces the history of abolition from the 1600s to the 1860s . . . a valuable addition to our understanding of the role of race and racism in America."— Florida CourierReceived historical wisdom casts abolitionists as bourgeois, mostly white reformers burdened by racial paternalism and economic conservatism. Manisha Sinha overturns this image, broadening her scope beyond the antebellum period
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