The First Christian Communities 32 - 380 CE Quiet Christians Visible Martyrs and Compelling Texts This concise history of how the Christian Church grew between 32 and 380 focuses on the anonymous Christians who formed diverse congregations as they guided their communities through the age of the Apostles violent martyrdoms and to the establishment of the Roman Church. Readers will understand why people converted to Christianity in the first three centuries and learn about the rich diversity of the early church as people interpreted the new religion in different ways. This book explores how Christian interactions with the Roman empire led to violent persecutions and martyrdoms and eventually the fourth-century establishment of the top-down Roman Church. Readers also become familiar with Christian texts during this period – some became Scripture and some were rejected but all were written to make sense of the Jewish and Christian experience in the Roman Empire. These written memories shaped the future of the church. It also explores how early Christian lives were shaped by the religious rituals and preaching of their new and changing faith. In addition maps illustrations and charts of Christian texts help tell this fascinating story. The First Christian Communities 32 - 380 CE is an accessible and valuable resource suitable for students working on Christian history and Roman and Late Antique social political and religious history as well as general readers who are interested in the origins of Christianity. | The First Christian Communities 32 - 380 CE Quiet Christians Visible Martyrs and Compelling Texts GBP 34.99 1
Jazz Theory From Basic to Advanced Study Jazz Theory: From Basic to Advanced Study Second Edition is a comprehensive textbook for those with no previous study in jazz as well as those in advanced theory courses. Written with the goal to bridge theory and practice it provides a strong theoretical foundation from music fundamentals to post-tonal theory while integrating ear training keyboard skills and improvisation. It hosts play-along audio tracks on a Companion Website including a workbook ear-training exercises and an audio compilation of the musical examples featured in the book. Jazz Theory is organized into three parts: Basics Intermediate and Advanced. This approach allows for success in a one-semester curriculum or with subsequent terms. If students sense that theory can facilitate their improvisational skills or can help them develop their ears they become more engaged in the learning process. The overall pedagogical structure accomplishes precisely that in an original creative—and above all musical—manner. KEY FEATURES include 390 musical examples ranging from original lead sheets of standard tunes jazz instrumentals transcriptions and original compositions to fully realized harmonic progressions sample solos and re-harmonized tunes. The completely revamped Companion Website hosts: 46 Play Along Sessions audio tracks offering experiences close to real-time performance scenarios. Over 1 000 (audio and written) exercises covering ear training rhythm notation analysis improvisation composition functional keyboard and others. Recordings of all 390 musical examples from the textbook. Links: Guide to Making Transcriptions List of Solos to Transcribe Selected Discography Classification of Standard Tunes and more. Lists of well-known standard tunes including a comprehensive list of 999 Standard Tunes – Composers and Lyricists. NEW TO THE SECOND EDITION are instructors’ tools with answer keys to written and ear-training exercises 380 rhythmic calisthenics featuring exercises from the swing bebop and Latin rhythmic traditions a new improvisation section a set of 140 Comprehensive Keyboard exercises plus an expanded ear-training section with 125 melodic 50 rhythmic dictations and 170 harmonic dictations plus 240 written exercises 25 composition assignments and 110 singing exercises. The paperback TEXTBOOK is also paired with the corresponding paperback WORKBOOK in a discounted PACKAGE (9780367321963). | Jazz Theory From Basic to Advanced Study GBP 69.99 1
Cyanotype Toning Using Botanicals to Tone Blueprints Naturally Cyanotype is the most accessible and frequently used of all the alternative photographic processes. When utilized properly it has the potential to rival other processes when it comes to detail and tonal range but its Prussian blue color isn’t always suitable for the final photograph. Throughout history cyanotype prints have been toned not only with various—and at times hazardous—chemicals but also with more natural ingredients like tea and coffee. Since the cyanotype itself is non-toxic Cyanotype Toning will champion an innovative process developed by the author of toning cyanotypes with natural material. This process which is easy and reliable offers a much broader range of possible colors and even beautiful black and whites. Even duotone or tricolor prints can be attained. The book consists of two parts. Part One is a step-by-step how-to section including all the information that a student at any level needs to achieve a successfully toned print. Easy-to-understand background information is provided on how and why the process works so that readers can venture on their own into the world of natural colors. The first part also has a detailed section on all the factors that can influence the outcome like paper choice water quality properties of the plants temperature of the bath and the duration of the toning. Part Two is devoted to contemporary artists who have explored toning with botanicals and integrated the process into their creative practice. The book includes: A list of equipment and supplies needed. In depth information about useful plants and the specific properties that make them suitable for toning cyanotypes. Concise step-by-step instructions for printing cyanotypes successfully. A chart of more than 60 tested papers with recommendations on paper choice. Step-by-step generic instructions on toning with botanicals. Troubleshooting toning with botanicals. More detailed recipes for specific colors with information about the plants. Step-by-step instructions on how to print duotone and tricolor prints. A range of creative ideas on how to use the process in classrooms and with different age groups. A comprehensive list of more than 380 tested parts of plants and possible color outcomes. Using botanicals to tone cyanotypes broadens the color spectrum enlarges creative possibilities and makes the cyanotype process even more versatile. The process is not cut and dried science but a limitless field for discovery and surprises. Cyanotype Toning provides accessible information and instructions for readers at all levels. It is comprehensive and explanatory so that readers can expand on the subject on their own as did the contemporary artists who share their experiences and the works they have created using this innovative toning process. | Cyanotype Toning Using Botanicals to Tone Blueprints Naturally GBP 48.99 1