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Definitely the only life for me! The next story about Mina explores new territory and thunders along to a spell binding conclusion!

Skilfully continued and a book that stays with the flavour and style of Captured. After having gained a sense of familiarity with the characters it was very satisfying to continue reading about them and watch them continue to grow while still providing all of the debauchery and sensuality offered in the first. Something many sequels fail to deliver. A lovely book :)

The tale develops nicely and leaves you yearning for more. Beware, there's a real kynkee cliffhanger at the end.

What more can I say, part 2 of Charybdis is astounding! The plot really continues to take off and the new nobles and nymphs that are brought into Mina's seduction are brilliantly portrayed. The scenes are exceptionally hot. The books are getting better in leaps and bounds.

After reading the first one I picked up number two and am now hideously hooked. Mina is a fantastic character and I can't wait for part 3. So many sexy titans and nymphs, the undersea scenes were amazing and the plot is really engrossing. Charged with sexuality and decadence. Highly recommended.

This is not really intended to be a review, but a question about the upcoming book. Is it a reprinting of the 1984 book, or does it contain updates picking up from where the original book left off?

I have been for long an Everly fan.I always wondered what happened to them and why their style had changed so much during the early warner period.I found many answers to my questions inside this very well documented book.I respect the author, I congratulate him and deeply recommend to read his very good book.If you like Everly's music: rush as I am sure you will read twice ! Thierry

Isaac Donald Everly was Born in Feb. 1, 1937 a first son of Ike and Margaret Embry-Everly. A Final Son was Phillip in 1939. They take in the Marines in the 60's. Don who have Drugs and Phil was sick with his Wife, Julia. Don Loves Cynthia in 1975. a Daughter was Dana in 1980. and Shelly is the Only Daughter of Phil and Julia Brett-Everly. So Dana was Going to Nashville when she Turned 9 in June. She Fell in Love With Musician-Songwriter Man, Terry McBride in 1993. a friends will Married in June 23, 1993, and Have a Son, Alan Isacc McBride in June 18, 1994 and Divorce in 1994 When McBride & the Ride broke up. She Married Casey Atwood and Have a kids, Margaret Lynn and Keith Embry.

Roger White's original book was great reading. This will be an even better revized version. Over 10,000 words added, including recent interviews with the brothers. A different size, different back cover (great color picture) and 15 new photos, 3 of which were never published before. The Everly Brothers International WebSite will keep you informed on this and everything Everlyish you might be looking for....read back copies of 'Kentucky', the glossy DeLuxe Everly Brothers magazine.

Roger White's original book was great reading. This is an even better revized version. Over 10,000 words added, including recent interviews with the brothers. A different size, different back cover (great color picture) and 15 new photos, 3 of which were never published before.

Juan Gonzalez was the first journalist to grasp the impact of the environmental disaster of 9/11. His article on October 26, 2001 said what some of us already sensed: Contrary to the 'good news' being sold like sugarcoated poison by government officials who wanted Wall Street back up and running, the air was dense with astronomical levels of asbestos, lead, dioxin, mercury and hundreds of unpronouncable contaminants including some that had never previously existed.

Fallout is in this tradition of groundbreaking journalism.

Unfortunately Gonzalez is so ahead of the pack that when I showed his article to my son and exhusband, whom I was trying to convince that our son should not remain at Stuyvesant High School, four blocks north of the World Trade Center, they dismissed it as a red herring.

Fallout is a compelling account of this environmental disaster which may ultimately claim more lives than the attacks themselves.

Jenna Orkin
World Trade Center Environmental Organization

Finally someone has the guts to print the truth about the toxic air at Ground Zero. For those of us who were there and who are experiencing the medical consequences of having been exposed to these toxic chemicals, Gonzalez's book explains in understandable language why we are sick and what we are likely to experience in the future. Americans need to know the truth, especially the thousands of men and women from around the country who volunteered their time at Ground Zero and are likely to suffer the medical consequences of having done so, either now or in the future. Fallout is a must read for all Americans.

This is an extremely disturbing book. Perhaps because along with the well-documented facts concerning the unprecedented toxic environmental fallout from 9/11, it is the shocking realization that it's not just the NYC and federal goverment cover-up of this story -- it is the citizens themselves collectively turning away from the horrible reality of this disaster.

The national media has not pursued the obvious leads -- the common sense questions -- but Mr. Gonzales has. And the logical conclusion of this story, in the not-too-distant future, is a public health nightmare that will have the media self-righteously condeming Giuliani and Whitman in hindsight as bearing responsibility for perhaps thousands more deaths.

The story from 9/11 that the media immediately created was of the heroes and victims. We remember them, and try to forget the horror of the collapsing towers. But if we are a truely a courageous nation, we will look clearly and not turn away from the terrible reality that ground zero represents. That is what I think this book is really about -- there are facts and consequences of 9/11 that have not yet been dealt with. And closing our eyes and wishing them away simply won't work.

Americans are being deceived. In this stunning piece of investigative reporting which should be awarded a Pulitzer Prize, Juan Gonzalez reveals the horrible truths about the environmental impacts of the 9-11 disaster. Asbestos abounded. The many heroes who helped to clean and console may face excruciating deaths thanks to suppressed and inaccurate information.

Our sacred institutions are rotten. Every American citizen should read this brief but incendiary work which speaks truth to power unflinchingly. If we do not quickly institute major changes which make our leaders and representatives truly responsible for telling the truth to the American public, however unpleasant, we may be facing the end of American democracy as we have known it and believed in it.

Where are the Thomas Paines and Thomas Jeffersons of the twenty-first century? We desperately need your voices and leadership!

I live 5 blocks north of Ground Zero and have attended hearings and forums and read hundreds of articles, studies memos and reports about the post 9/11 environmental issues in Lower Manhattan. But my jaw dropped when I read Juan Gonzalez' book - here are the missing pieces, the things I'd heard but was never able to find in print - and lots of insider information that only someone as dedicated to this story as he was could have. It is a clear, readable summary of the case against the EPA, OSHA, NYC DEP - and, de facto, an indictment of all those newspapers whose reportage consistently minimized the issue. Not since the Vietnam War has there been so much media "disinformation."

If you live or work in lower Manhattan and/or have any interest in the true story of how our government knowingly and intentionally jepordized the lives and health of the rescue workers, residents and workers downtown after 9/11 while ensuring that their own health was well protected, this book is a "must read."

Juan Gonzalez is to be commended for his courage in bucking his editors to continue to cover this story.

Her style and methods of bringing real life people made me feel like I was one of the characters.

It reminded me of a group of people that was sometimes refered to as the Cheers crowd.

Keep up the great writing and make more.

I had so much fun reading this book! I can't wait until Melissa comes out with her next book. Her writing has such a smooth and traditional voice to it, you can't help but fall in love with the characters.

Ms. McClone has crafted a fun, fast paced love story by throwing together two independent adults who feel a need to please their relatives and fellow business professionals. A fun read.

Cassandra tells a little fib that leaves her desperately searching for a fiance --- just for the night. Troy seems to be just the ticket. Unfortunately, their one small deception leads to another, and then another, until finally . . . Well, I won't give the end away! Suffice to say you won't be disappointed! Melissa McClone's gone on my keeper shelf! I look forward to adding more books by this talented author to my collection!

This is one of the best Yours Trulys I've read. The premise could be: "Be careful what you wish for". The desperate heroine takes drastic actions to get her family off her back. But the hero is just too sexy to get off her mind. And what starts out as a simple diversion for the hero turns into a very permanent change of heart. This delightful tale by author, Melissa McClone, has two strong-willed main characters, great secondary characters and a romantic setting. I recommended this charming book to my friends.

Fiddler's Ghost is not only fun, silly and romantic but really a story that's about the love of music and how it touches the soul. I think that anyone that has any interest in music no matter if they play, or just enjoy music, would love this story. It would make a fabulous Christmas movie.
Lynny Jacobs

This is an easy reading, heart warming ghost story. Mitch Jayne instantly makes you feel connected to the families in this fictional account; the characters seem real, including the ghost.

I bought this book because I love The Dillard's and heard Mitch Jayne was funny. I also love ghost stories. The double whammy, I hoped.

Well, it was funny, spooky and a whole lot more "whammies" than I had bargained for.

Wait until you read about the Burdey Family and other Ozark characters - I laughed so hard, I nearly went into cardiac arrest!

Ghostly? Jayne has created a ghost that we meet in a classically creepy way but by the end of the book becomes an eerie but endearing member of the family.

But, beyond the double whammy . . .

Whammy Three: The ghost, Hiram, is an incredible vehicle through which to view and appreciate history, the kind of personal, real-life history that reminds us of our place in it all.

Whammy 4: Jayne uses this oddball plot and set of characters to present a powerful message about the role of music in our lives

Whammy 5: I have read Jesse Stuart and many other depictions of education in one-room schoolhouses. This may be the best of them all - warm, uplifting, yet faithful to historic fact.

Fiddler's Ghost is a great fireplace read, with whispers of Mark Twain and Garrison Keillor throughout. Get it, read it, and enjoy!

Fiddler's Ghost is the rarest of books. I could hardly put it down. It is full of suspense and plots. Only Mitch Jayne could write a novel with a perfect understanding of the music and language of the Missouri Ozarks. The novel is filled with characters who the reader could meet in the Ozarks even today. Whether you believe in ghosts or not, this is a book for readers of all ages.

Just finished reading "Fiddler's Ghost".

Wow, amazing and splendiferous (a Mark Twain word) are not large enough descriptions for this riveting tale.

Pay very serious attention if you are lucky enough to run into a ghost like this one.

The descriptions of experiences of the other side, consciousness, spirituality and God are marvelously explained and balanced in the enchanting work.
`Life ends but existence doesn't!'

In my personal encounters with the paranormal, (example: a night spent alone in St. Louis' Union Station's tower before the shopping mall conversion) I've had some exciting feelings but nothing like this. Wouldn't mind it at all.

I hadn't read a good ghost story in a long time and when asked to look at it I was expecting a `Keep the lights on at night!' sort of experience.

Far, far from scary, my journey was one of love, humor and appreciation of someone who knows how to tell a damn good story. I broke out laughing in some parts.

Mitch Jayne can flat out write!

This is a story of how a young couple finding their way after WWII learn to accept, learn from and help a long wandering spirit. Uncle Hiram has a fierce dedication to all music old and new.

If you're a music lover, much less a musician, this is seriously a must read!
Imagine a ghost tucking a Guarnerius under his chin even making chiming sounds with it. Made me research `Carol Of The Bells'.
You will have a trip through American musical history from the beginning to today.

In "Fiddler's Ghost" you'll discover a feeling for good old Missoura logic, thinking and country language (`gravel for his goose', `drink it reverend', `squanderin' an opinion', `sizes a man's pile like a tax assessor', etc.) that is leaving us all too quickly.

My, oh my, the Ozarkean food and drink (sage dressing with baked ham, venison roast wrapped in bacon, pecan and mincemeat pies, etc.) will have you packing for Rolla and Branson in a heartbeat.

The worst part of the book is that once I started it simply refused to allow me to put it down so I missed some sleep. Don't know if Uncle Hiram was in my home but if he was Harry, the older Doberman, must have enjoyed him because he kept making puppy sounds the entire time.

Do not deny yourself the absolute pleasure of "Fiddler's Ghost".

It's much, much more than a very splendid read!

Darcie Denkert has given us a gem. Her lavish book with its incredible photographs tells Broadway and Hollywood tales with purpose. She discusses the influence of Broadway on filmmaking and the all-important connection between the two art forms in highly intelligent and most enjoyable prose. Her knowledge of the genres is huge, yet she lays it out in a natural way, never inserting herself into the stories, although she no doubt has many of her own across a distinguished career. Her passion for the subject is palpable. The people and places come alive in the telling.

This book is required reading for all budding theater impresarios and filmmakers.

You might expect that a work filled with such brilliant photography in the coffee-table sized format to be all fluff. Wrong, Ladies and Gentlemen. This work actually has something to say and does it in an intelligent fashion! Not for just anyone, but if you truly Love the American Musical it is a Must Have. Since I teach Musicals, both Broadway and Hollywood, this is a welcome reference work. Besides the photos are wonderful and many not seen elsewhere.

I couldn't agree more with the other two reviews. This is a marvelous book that any musical and/or movie musical fan will devour. And the design, layout and pics are all sensational. If only "A Chorus Line" had been included, the book would be perfect. (Maybe Denkert was precluded from writing about it for some reason.) In any event, this is a reader-friendly (not to mean dumb) coffee table book that won't break your wrists or the bank.

Being an observer of plays and movies with a particular interest in musicals I've long been puzzled by the difficulty there seems to be with moving a musical from Broadway to Hollywood. Why does a smash hit like Gypsy, sometimes called 'The best damn musical ever,' basically flop on screen?

Darcie Denkert is an expert on both Broadway and Hollywood. In this book she has carefully researched a series of the most famous musicals that were made into movies. Sometimes, like with Gypsy, the play simply doesn't translate into the big screen. The scene at the train station, for instance when Rose is shifting her attentions to Louise after June left in the play works well. The train station doesn't look like a train station, it looks like a set. The orchestra is visible, the song works. In the movie, at a real train station, you don't just burst into song. And the stars, great movie stars, just didn't fit.

This is the kind of information that only an insider with a foot into each camp could get and then put into a book. Referring to Gypsy again, the author also tells us how the stories got written, who did what, how did the music get written, what did they do in the screenplay to adapt it?

The book covers 6 big plays: My Fair Lady, West Side Story, Gypsy, The Sound of Music, Cabaret, and Chicago, and 8 smaller ones. This format gives all the space that is needed to completely tell the story. Gypsy, for instance gets 38 pages, and they're big pages. To we outsiders, not plugged into either Broadway or Hollywood, this is an absolutely fascinatin book.

darcie denkert has done a fabulous job talking about the great shows of broadway and their translation to the screen. i love this book--the illustrations are insightful and the text is very well thought out. it should be a great addition to any college course on musicals.

it is also a great thing to see a woman's voice come through on this subject that is dominated my many great writers such as ethan morrden and mark steyn.

go, darcie!

This is a great resource for anyone who is working with lieder written by one of the greatest leid singers of the 20th Cent.

I recently purchased a six-CD set on EMI of Fischer-Dieskau singing Brahms lieder. My collection includes the song texts in German, but, alas, does not have English translations. I needed to know something of the texts and thus turned to "The Fischer-Dieskau Book of Lieder", first published in 1976 and recently reissued. This book includes the original texts and English translations of 750 songs, including, of course, many texts set by Brahms. The book does not include all the songs in my compiliation, but it gave me much more than I had without it. It includes, among much else, the complete text and translation of Brahms's song-cycle, "Die Schone Magelone" Op. 33, which set 15 poems of Ludwig Tieck. In this day of cost-cutting, where both texts and translations are frequently not included in CDs, Fischer-Dieskau's book is an excellent resource.

The song texts are easy to use as they are accompanied by a three-fold index that lists the contents by composer, poets, and titles and first lines. The songs in the book are arranged alphabetically. The book also includes an excellent introduction by Fischer-Dieskau which manages to be both an overview and highly personal at the same time.

In addition to helping to find texts and translations of songs on recordings, this book has many other uses. It can be used simply to read the poetry that was set by the great composers of song and to follow-up by listening to settings of poems that the reader finds appealing. The book can be used as a guide to songs that were set by more than one composer or to explore songs. The book includes many texts that were set by the great masters of song, including Schubert, Schumann, Brahms, Wolf, and others. There are many other texts set by composers who are obscure. For those with a desire to do so, this book can be used as a means of finding and exploring songs by composers who lie somewhat outside the most familiar track. And, of course, this is a wonderful book simply for browsing.

This book will delight any lover of art song and would make a treasured and unique gift to any lover of song.

This book, compiled by one of the greatest lieder performers of our time, is an extensive anthology of lieder texts from mid-18th century (Haydn, Gluck) to the first half of the 20th (Shoeck, Hindemith), with the vast majority placed in the heart of Fisher-Dieskau expertise - the romantic lieder: over 150 of Schubert's songs, most of Schumann's, and then Loewe, Cornelius, Brahms and many more. Important cycles by Beethoven, Schubert, Schumann, Wolff, Mahler etc. are given in their entirety. The translation, even though it does not preserve the rhyme, does preserve the line structure and serves its purpose to the fullest. English texts (W. Scott, W. Shakespeare etc.) used by composers in their German translation, are "back-translated" to English, rather than presented in their original form. The texts are alphabetically organised, and in addition to the poet's (or translator's) name, the names of (in most cases) all composers who wrote music to the text are given. There are 3 useful indices - one by author, one by composer and one general index. In the interesting introduction to the book, Fischer-Dieskau briefly sketches the history of the artistic song from his own very interesting point of view. And here one has to realise that this is indeed a personal anthology made by a great performer of the German Lied. Most of the texts, with very few exceptions, are originally in German, or used by the composers in their German translation. If the text is not in German, as in the case of Carpani's "In Questa Tomba Oscura", it is there since it is set to music by Beethoven, or Tchaikowski's setting for the Scottish ballad "Edward" is in the book probably just because he used the German translation... This book can not replace much needed books that are not available, such as the entire corpus of Schubert's song texts, in the way that Norton's anthology of English literature can not replace the complete writings of the authors that appear in the collection. The texts are not annotated, something that would be welcome in a more reference-type book. However, for whoever is interested in the German lied, this is an essential and extensive anthology, accompanied by very good translations and very well organised. PS - now someone should come up with a French equivalent...

offers english (poetic not literal) translations of many german lieder texts neglected in other resources such as "word by word translations of songs and arias." indespensible resource for singers, pianists, and others interested in lieder who do not speak german. includes the greater portion of texts set by Schubert, Wolf, Schumann, etc. also includes texts set by more modern or obscure composers, e.g. Peter Cornelius, Clara Schumann, etc. a book that needed to be written.

I sing in a church choir and have been taking voice lessons for about 18 months. I walked into my next voice lesson with this book and the teacher that was just leaving said "That's a great book! I use it all the time." If you do not speak German it is a good reference to learn lyrics. If you are a fan, then having this book saves you from having to pull out the booklets from your Matthias Goerne CD cases:) DF-D wrote an excellent 17 page intro, but did not do the translations. He is an excellent writer-read his book on Schubert lieder.

A fully fascinating review of the personalities involved in creating heavenly music. While occassionally repititious, it satisfies whatever curiosities you may have about this splendid group.

Thirty years ago my dad "accidentally" flooded the garage, destroying my carefully harvested collection of UK and US publications containing interviews with, articles about and occasional references to CSNY, who for me were "the" band of the early to late 1970's. This latest manifestation of Dave Zimmer's love for the music of, and fascination about the individuals in, the USA's first "supergroup" means I now have access again to many of those writings.

Ranging from 1970 to 2002 in terms of first publication, the articles and interviews cover the development of CSNY from a self confident, but untested, aggregation of individuals through to being elder statesmen of rock capable of selling out tours of major venues in the early 21st century. Although the primary ingredient is pieces that focus specifically on the band as a whole, Zimmer leavens the mix with items that focus on the individuals, using them to cast a more oblique and often revealing light on the activities and behaviour of the "main" band. Not surprisingly, the majority of the articles come from US publications; that said, these include both the usual suspects - primarily "Rolling Stone" and writers such as Cameron Crowe - and also less well known (at least in the UK) publications such as "Crawdaddy" and "Creem". There are, however, some significant pieces from UK publications such as "Melody Maker" and UK writers such as Roy Carr and Vicki Wickham.

Music is the central interest of Zimmer's selection of pieces. CSNY were, however, notable for the nature of their personal, as well as professional, lives and the issues are not shied away from. Some of it requires reading "between the lines", but such articles as Roy Carr's interview with David Geffen, Zimmer's own major interview with Graham Nash and the pieces on David Crosby's drug addiction deal with the issues head on.

Inevitably, there are some personal favourites that didn't survive what must have been a rigorous editing process. Dave Zimmer is, however, to be massively congratulated for delivering a consistent and coherent narrative thread and fitting together the jigsaw like pieces of 30 years of writing to present a clear and illuminating picture of one of the major popular musical outfits of the late 20th century. A worthy companion to his and Henry Ditz's "Crosby, Stills and Nash: The Biography".

You'll be glad you buy this book, if you do! I was a little young when CSN&Y came out (only 7!), but I kept up with them through the years and always found them fascinating. This book makes you feel like you've got a scrapbook of them from "the old days." The journalism is great, especially the pieces of Cameron Crowe and the first piece about Laurel Canyon and its many musical artists. You also "get to know" the personalities because of the concise natures of the interviews. I found out a lot about my favorite, Stephen Stills. I also love the selection of B&W pictures and took them to Kinko's to copy and put on my walls! The book truly captures their magic and fire. I also have Zimmer's bio, but it's always the Reader that I go back to because you can skip around in it too. The only regret I have is that I will it was a larger book, like the size of the Rolling Stone magazine, which would really give it a scrapbook feel. Nevertheless, I'm thrilled that I found this by doing an Amazon search! Please buy; you'll be glad you did!

Dave Zimmer has complied articles from the thrity-five year career of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. The articles are great because they are from the time the events in the band's career were actually unfolding and you don't get that filtered look of biographies that were written years later. The more interesting articles are from the early days especially ones by Lenny Kaye and Cameron Crowe. A worthwhile read for all fans of CSN&Y.

This book is riveting, even electrical, for anybody who wants an inside look at the music business. The selections are in interview form, so as you read, it feels like the music stars are sitting in nearby chairs as they detail inside stories, opinions and perspectives. The author/editor who put it together, Daved Zimmer, did a fantastic job, and no one came better prepared for the job. When Crosby was arrested, I saw that Mr. Zimmer was the one who the New York Times sought out for comment. Even if you are only distantly interested in CSN&Y, but are fascinated with the music biz, you will find the book hits the bulls-eye.

From being raped and molested, Rachael has had one traumatic experience after another. She had to deal with issues like being abandoned by her mother, physical and mental abuse, and never knowing who her dad was. With two failed marriages and a suicide attempt, she comes to a crossroads in life and is unsure of which way to go. Rachael's new found love for the Lord keeps a light burning strong within her. She then realizes that there's a force stronger than she is. Soon she understands that God has great plans for her life. Throughout her constant downfalls, a voice enables Rachael to stay true to God and embattle the storm.

From the Extreme shows the reader that you can repent, be delivered, and be healed from whatever is going on within your life. What I mainly enjoyed about this book was that no matter what obstacles that was put in front of Rachael, she pulled through them and pressed her way through. Author Renea Collins continued to make God an intricate part of the story that was profound. There are scriptures quoted and prayers prayed throughout the different parts of this book. You may try to imagine yourself as Rachael and try to figure out what you would do if you were in these situations. She takes you through all of the issues that the main character goes through and how she depended on no one but God to bring her out of the storm. From The Extreme will make you think about your life in terms of how well of a relationship you have with the Lord.

Reviewed by Jackie
for Urban Reviews

From the extreme is a powerful book that is full of a woman's dramatic life. What I loved about the book is that no matter what the character racheal experieneced she continued to push and press through it. She knew even from the time she was a small girl that God was going to come in her life and change her situtations around. This woman went through all kinds of drama but never, never gave up beleiving that God could change it around. Thats what I have learned from this book is that whether He does or not He; God can change it around... And just seeing where Racheal came from to where she is now is a blessing and a praise that I love to just shout about!!! You go girl! I will purchase your next book too. This is a must read book!

Man,I'm so happy for u Renea Collins. Thank u for a awesome book. It has allowd me to think about things in a different way. ( a good way) CONGRATS and cant wait for the next book.

I loved this book I could not put it down I know this book is going to deliver millions of women through Christ Jesus please do your self a favor and GO GET THIS BOOK this book is so awsome

I could not put this book down. It is an awesome story of a woman's struggles that lead her into the arms of God. It takes you from pain, to stregnth, showing that anyone can forgive, be delivered and healed of any circumstance when Jesus is there.

Ok I will spend hours with this, lots here to learn, I understand you might be able to find the old VHS of this as well. Lots of fun end enjoyment for a bass player....

An essential book for any drummer serious about understanding and playing Afro-Cuban grooves on the drum set.

Combining traditional Latin claves with a funk backbeat. I bought this book / cd combo to improve my bass playing and drumming. (Yep! I play both.) I enjoy Latin / rock type music and wanted to become more familiar with the various styles and rhythms of this music. This book is awesome! It is also not fot the beginner or the timid unless you are dead serious about your playing. This will not only improve your playing, but your reading as well. The CD's start with a group of songs performed by the band. Then they break into LOTS of examples of ALL different styles of Latin music. Once you think you have it all mastered, the songs you heard at the beginning of the cd are there without drums / bass depending on which cd you want to play along with. Yes there are 2 cd's. One for drums, one for bass. By the way, all the songs on the cd have studio grade charts in the back of the book for you to follow. If this book doesn't keep you busy for a long time, you must already be a seasoned studio professional. Even if you are, there's probably something in here for you. ENJOY!

This book is essential if your a non-latin drummer trying to understand this percussive language. Clear, concise, this book will occupy you for months, even years.

This book is a goldmine of information and ideas pertaining to the addition of the salsa feel in your playing. The authors lay out, in both English and Spanish, the different latin styles and feels clearly, and the included cd's make learning the material that much easier. The different patterns discussed include the clave, tumbao, songo, guaguanco, cha-cha, mozambique, and afro-cuban styles. Also included are 6 songs (complete with charts) for the student to play with (recorded with and without drum/bass tracks). This book is a must have for a player of any level. It was recommended to me by a bass player friend of mine who plays in a touring group specializing in latin/flaminco music. It has made a huge difference in my playing, and I've been drumming for 23 years. Get this book and enjoy the new world of ideas and possibilities!