Fascinating Rhythm - Reading Jazz in American Writing
How have American writers written about jazz, and how has jazz influenced American literature? In Fascinating Rhythm, David Yaffe explores the relationship and interplay between jazz and literature, looking at jazz musicians and the themes literature has garnered from them by appropriating the style, tones, and innovations of jazz, and demonstrating that the poetics of jazz has both been assimilated into, and deeply affected, the development of twentieth-century American literature.
The Rhythm of Life: Living Every Day with Passion and Purpose (Audiobook, MP3)
The combination of this touching book and Brian Keeler’s deeply connected narration results in a life-changing audio experience that few people will forget once they hear it. Even frozen souls will be inspired to look with fresh eyes at their purpose in life and to chart a course that expresses that potential. Our daily choices only make sense relative to that purpose, and without one people are often driven to self-destruction and self-loathing. Instead of wallowing in fickle illusions, develop a solid purpose and serve it every day with intelligent and determined actions. A beautiful audio invitation to set some goals, and a heartfelt provocation to do something about them.
Circle around with your favorite T-Rex for a colorful celebration! Barney, BJ and Baby Bop invite you on a rainbow adventure filled with shapes of every hue. Explore new colors and get your toes tapping to create your own art show. Banjo music will have you square-dancing with rhythm and blues. Learn about all the shapes you can find in your very own room. Barney shows you it’s hip to be square!
All new, easy-to-read riddles by Jean Marzollo are paired with fun photographs culled from previously published I Spy books to create an I Spy easy reader. With rhythm, rhyme, and picture clues, this book is written to support the newest reader.