Chord/Scales and Diagrammed Approaches for Improvisation is a must for the serious improviser aspiring to play music at its highest level. This book is a compilation of personal research on the art of improvisation acquired through years of classroom study, private study, music workshops, jam sessions and countless hours of experimentation. It is comprised of essential chord/scales, techniques, and playing patterns necessary for the development of musicianship and virtuosity. Diagrams are included as visual aids for developing strategies for quick recall and coherent improvisation. In addition, musical examples are transposed to all keys for precise learning.

Chord/Scales and Diagrammed Approaches for Improvisation will greatly facilitate improvisers in developing a multidimensional approach to performance. Whatever anyone gleans from this book will help him or her to become a better musician.

& n b s p ; & nbsp;          If you are trying to decide whether to read this book or not, let me acquaint you with the HONEST MAN''S PHILOSOPHY. I have taken great pains to make each sentence readable and understandable. This is a new concept when writing about detailed problems of philosophy, theology, or religion. It is easy to read and easy to understand. You can become your own real philosopher! Not only will you be able to understand what is written here, you will be amazed, delighted, and challenged by this philosophy.

& n b s p ; & nbsp;          Philosophy is certainly the most important aspect of life and living. One’s philosophy is what determines his happiness (or lack there of). One’s philosophy determines what food he eats, how he votes, whom he marries, what friends he selects, what work he engages in and above all, how he thinks and evaluates people and the events of life. In other words, nothing is more important in the life of the individual (or the life of a nation) than the philosophy chosen to guide one’s thinking and activity.

& n b s p ; & nbsp;          There are three qualifications you need before you buy or read this book. You must be “Curious,” “Willing to think” and “Willing to be honest with yourself.” If you believe you know all of the questions and all of the answers, this book may not be for you. To these three, add a forth, “Courage.” This book is not intended for the dishonest, or for moral cowards.

& n b s p ; & nbsp;          The HONEST MAN''S PHILOSOPHY is a clear, concise, and complete statement of this philosophy and what it can do for you. It is not new. In fact, it is the oldest, most moral philosophy known to mankind. Every time in the past history of mankind, when this philosophy has been the guiding principle of any group, wonderful things have happened. Among other things, this philosophy is responsible for the Renaissance, the Enlightenment, and the founding of this nation as a Free Republic.

& n b s p ; & nbsp;          The author calls this philosophy, "Clear Thinking.” There are other names for it in use today (mostly false and derogatory). But by whatever name you call it, this philosophy needs to be understood, adopted, and utilized. The present day philosophies and theologies, by which we govern our lives, have made a mess of things personally, socially, nationally and internationally. The time has come for this philosophy to be rediscovered, understood, and put to use. Honest Clear Thinking is needed to help solve our terrible nuclear, social, governmental and personal crises.

& n b s p ; & nbsp;          Most people believe they know all about this philosophy. But as the author points out, all they usually know has been written by those who try to belittle, falsify, and hide the truth of this philosophy. Not one in a hundred can correctly define it by any of its names. Clear Thinking is the "Pearl of Wisdom" for which so many hope and pray. Others scheme, lie, and work overtime to keep Clear Thinking hidden. Why? They fear the facts, honesty, and conclusions of it.

& n b s p ; & nbsp;          This book is highly recommended reading for those wishing to improve their happiness and emotional stability. It is for those who are honest - or - who wish to be. The religious of all persuasions will find this philosophy brings Clear Thinking to the everyday problems of life, to belief and differences of opinions. It will clarify many gray and vague areas of both philosophy and religion. Above all, Clear Thinking will help clarify morality for you.

& n b s p ; & nbsp;          Every college student in the USA should read this book in his or her freshman year, or before. Nothing will give a better foundation for separating fact from fiction than the truths found in this book. Nothing will give the student a better understanding of the type of questions each of us should ask concerning all of the subjects we need or wish to study. The HONESTY MAN''S PHILOSOPHY is honest, logical, clear thinking in action. Read and think. You will discover you CAN enjoy life and be of greater value to yourself and to others. YOU DESERVE IT

Researchers have found that 93% of communication is nonverbal.  That means the words we use are only seven percent of what we are trying to say.  We simply haven’t evolved enough yet.  So we must rely on the forms of communication that we used before we had language to help us better understand one another.

Physiognomy, the scientific name for face reading, is a very accurate way for you to effectively identify and analyze the features of the face that characterize personality traits.  It is an excellent tool for any type of persuading and understanding.

Face reading is based on more than 3,000 years of observation and research that there is a correlation between the features of the human face and the personality traits of its owner.

It's all in the face, or more specifically, features of the face.  For example, a straight nose belongs to a person who makes buying decisions logically.  Protruding ears are a sign of someone’s independence and nonconformity.  Low eyebrows show a tendency to interrupt. 

In this book you will learn: 

·         How to accurately read any face within 60 seconds!

·         How to tell if someone is financially conservative or a free spender by looking at his or her nose!

·         How a person thinks by simply looking at their eyebrows!

·         How to determine how much ‘space’ a person needs by looking at their eyelids!

A child sighted or blind is born into this world with all the building blocks for what they can become. This physical material is impacted by the child’s environment over a life time while the “self” evolves. The self is the same in blind children as it is in the sighted, only the developmental process is different. Both children have the same starting materials: mind, body, and spirit. With these parts the child develops a process of thinking, feeling, and behaving toward other people, objects and situations, and they recognize that others also think, feel and behave in their environment. It is with their thoughts, emotions, and actions that children relate to their world using physical, emotional, cognitive, social, and moralistic attributes and through this interrelationship the self evolves. The self is everything that exists in a person’s unique world and it exists because of their self-concept and self-esteem. Aspects of self-concept are the elements of well-being that assists our survival in our environment. They consist of all the physical things, our personality, feelings toward life, our knowledge and problem solving techniques, how we successfully interface with others; and our social and spiritual values in life. If our self-concept contains the important things, and issues in life, and there is a high regard for them, then our self will evolve in a manner conducive to peace and harmony. If not, the opposite will occur. The blind child must build a self with a missing part. Granted self will evolve for a blind child, but it must be augmented by all other senses of the body in order to enhance the mind and spirit. A blind child’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors serve the same purpose as they do for a sighted child, but will evolve differently. The physical, emotional, cognitive, social, and moral concepts are necessary, but are obtained without the benefit of the automatic process of seeing. The self evolves but the conduit for inputting their environment is different for a blind child. This is the story of a four year blind boy named Cavitt and how his self is evolving. His adventures can be used to assist other blind children develop their self. The book vividly illustrates psychology of a blind child as he lives this psychology.  It is the development of a “self” that is Cavitt.

Critics declare “UNTAPPED WEALTH DISCOVERED is the book to read for anyone ready to be financially secure.”  If that statement intrigues you, read on.

“Are you tired of working for someone else and not being recognized by your boss or your colleagues for your efforts?  Do you feel that your career is stalled and has nowhere to go?  Are you concerned that you may soon be laid off or downsized because of present economic conditions?”

If you answered yes to any of these questions, the best seller UNTAPPED WEALTH DISCOVERED is must reading for you.

Authors Jeff N. Marquis and Kerry J. Harrison are consultants to the American government, entrepreneurs and large corporations; and motivational speakers in demand across North America, as well as in < s t 1 : c o u n t r y -region>Britain and Europe.  They have charted a course to success for everyone from the soon-to-retire professional to the housewife; from the student looking for a part-time job to the woman at home on maternity leave.  This course is mapped out for anyone ready to grab the brass ring.

In the authors’ words, “We are going to help you make successful use of our strategies to discover wealth in four global markets that will never be affected by inflation or deflation.  These markets are the safest and most long-lasting you will ever encounter.  The crucial factor is for you to determine whether or not you are ready to embark on a venture as important as this.  Those who have chosen to follow our recipes for success have been enjoying solid, handsome profits.  Our corporate and business clients regularly experience from 10% to 40% growth annually.”

If you’re up for the challenge, and ready for success, get yourself a copy of this little gem, UNTAPPED WEALTH DISCOVERED and start reading!

Un camino hacia la paz interior y del mundo, consistente con las enseñanzas de Jesús, se ilustra en este libro. Empleando principios universales relacionados con la turbulencia natural, tal y como se ha descubierto recientemente en la ciencia de la complejidad, este trabajo muestra cómo simples nociones de la ciencia moderna nos permiten visualizar las consecuencias de acciones personales y colectivas y cómo dichas ideas nos invitan, a través de la razón y la fe, a buscar la armonía y la amistad en una condición tipificada por la hipotenusa de un triángulo rectángulo. Escrita en un estilo que convida a la reflexión y al descubrimiento, La Hipotenusa emplea el formato de un cuento ilustrado, con “personas” caminando encima de diagramas científicos, para tejer conceptos y símbolos de las matemáticas, la física, la política, la economía y la moral, de una forma original e inesperada.

El trabajo, dedicado a la memoria del Papa Juan Pablo II, comienza con una cita “geométrica” del Evangelio según San Lucas (Lc 3:4-6), el cual está seguido por un Prefacio y un Preludio que marcan la pauta para el texto principal. La narrativa está luego dividida en cuatro secciones principales: Un poco de historia, Un poco de matemáticas, Un poco de física, y Un poco de sentido común, las cuales están suplementadas por un conjunto de notas, al final del libro, el cual contiene referencias pertinentes y explicaciones adicionales al texto. Al final, la historia incluye una colección de poesías-canciones que enlazan aún más los símbolos en la parábola, un Epílogo que enfatiza el amor como la solución a los males que nos aquejan, y otra cita Bíblica que refuerza el mensaje de la parábola, esta vez del Evangelio según San Mateo (Mt 19:16-24).

Comentarios:

“Carlos Puente has an unusual gift for using scientific ideas, amusing sketches and poetic comments to convey spiritual insights in a way that is attractive and eye-catching.”

Rev. Dr. John C. Polkinghorne
Author of Belief in God in an Age of Science and The Faith of a Physicist
2002 Templeton Prize Winner

 “Terei de confessar que achei fascinantes as suas propostas, tanto como se tivesse nas minhas mãos um libro desconhecido de Borges”.

José Saramago
Author of Blindness and The Gospel according to Jesus Christ
1998 Nobel Prize Winner in Literature

“After reading it few times, and needing time to reflect after each reading, The Hypotenuse can be understood as both a parable and a Zen Koan. A parable is an allegory intended for a moral and/or spiritual lesson, a Zen Koan poses a paradoxical question or problem whose intention is a spiritual breakthrough. The tale, both profoundly simple and simply profound, has an urgent message for all who are troubled by globalization and what it means today and could mean for humanity and our common future, for those promoting global justice and the just distribution of the earth’s good, and the spiritual welfare of humanity. Politics, the economy, humanity and spirituality are components of The Hypotenuse, and therefore, equal factors in its solution. A tale ancient, yet applicable to the present moment, it demonstrates that it is within our reach and power to attain the balance that supports and maintains life for all.”

Rev. Wil Tyrrell, S.A.
Director, Commission on Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs, Archdiocese of New York

Customer Service is one of the most critical factors in making a business successful in today's market.  It may very well be the determining factor on whether a customer chooses you as his business partner.  How do we achieve Dynamic Customer Service?  This concise, easy to read five step process will enhance your customer service skills or the skills of your team members regardless of what type of business you operate.  By implementing these five steps you and your team will provide the ultimate in Dynamic Customer Service and More!

Dynamore!  5 Steps to Dynamic Customer Service and More.  Read the book, implement the steps and find out what is the MORE!

Customer Service is one of the most critical factors in making a business successful in today's market.  It may very well be the determining factor on whether a customer chooses you as his business partner.  How do we achieve Dynamic Customer Service?  This concise, easy to read five step process will enhance your customer service skills or the skills of your team members regardless of what type of business you operate.  By implementing these five steps you and your team will provide the ultimate in Dynamic Customer Service and More!

Dynamore!  5 Steps to Dynamic Customer Service and More.  Read the book, implement the steps and find out what is the MORE!

Best Big Game Bullets is written in informal easy to understand language. If you are a serious hunter seeking factual ballistic information for your hunting rifle, Best Big Game Bullets is the only choice available at the present time.

Protect yourself from spin docs, polls, fanatics, business titans, lawyers, academics and other worthies who are willfully befogging language to muddle your brain. Orwell knew what snake oil can do. So did Plato. So did Stalin. So did Hitler. Spin rots the mind.

Here are hundreds of helpful definitions of polluted words and phrases in current use including: alone, courtesy call, customer satisfaction, defining moment, rightsizing, investment, the rich, the poor, the children, mean spirited, sexual relations, alternative turkey, liberty impaired and values clarification. The Dictionary arms you with an intellectual scalpel for de-layering the thick cosmetic overlay of public communications that obscures the real world.

Also included is a short history of language pollution, a selection of great examples of polluted words of the recent past, and a Glossary of Technical Terms such as plastertalk, willietalk, bravebabble, Halloweentalk, tin-eartalk and Trojan-horse construction.

This book is designed to help any careful voter who yearns for a world where, regardless of what anyone swears under oath, that, in the words of T.S. Eliot, 'a cat is not a dog.'

If you believe that no matter how much lipstick you put on a pig, it is still a pig, then this book is for you.  .

Spinmeisters today are everywhere. They seek to befuddle you by polluting our language,  gussying up and diddling down our everyday words, moving familiar signposts, changing the maps in our heads.

Our words – the gold standard coins of rational thinking -- are being debased.  Spin rots the mind.

Continuing growth of spinspeak pushes us daily toward an Orwellian catastrophe: a mentally benumbed America; a manipulated society trying hopelessly to communicate using words with totally corrupted meanings.

Spinspeak II: The Dictionary of Language Pollution is designed to help you fight this slimy tide of fog.  The book contains:  a history of spin;   more than 1,100 current definitions of spinspeak in politics, business, government, academia, health care, the arts and everyday life; a technical glossary describing more than 80 infectious varieties of wordspin, lookspin and soundspin. 

Skeptical exposure is the solution wherever the fog of spinspeak roils communication. The mind you save could be your own.

Have you ever aspired to be the next Tyra Banks or Tyson Beckford? Has people told you that you have the look and should be a model? Do you want to become a model but just don''t know how or where to get started? If you answered yes to any one of these questions than your prayers may have just been answered. Hello my name is Sherard I am a model/actor who has been in this industry for 9yrs. In my career I have seen the highest of the highs and the lowest of the lows.

In my book I will show you what it takes to make it through the murky waters of this fashion world and accomplish your dream of becoming the next high fashion model. This book is meant to inspire, motivate, and give you that vision and that desire to not quit until you''ve accomplished the ultimate. Happy reading and see you on the runway!!!  Sherard