Adderley Books

NO WAY IN THE WORLD I COULD DO WITHOUT THIS BOOK.

The most accurate transcriptions and history in any jazz related sax book ever. The article on Nat A. is super done and it's a special bonus. What book has anything at all thos cool? Come on,an article talking about the life on the family in their music? Tim Price went deep into the music. What a respectful
and historical addition to not only jazz but education.

Anything by Tim Price is a must to buy, this guy is serious.

Another masterpiece by Tim Price. This guy has so many good ideas in these books its like a saxophone life lesson. These solos are so correct that my private teacher ordered a bunch for his other students. The price is right no matter what way you look at it. I found a bunch of sax lessons by Tim Price also that are free on Sax On The Web, a website that hes on. Those lessons are free and a book onto themselves. This Cannonball is a life-study and history lesson of a Jazz master. I can honestly say this book changed my life. Tim Price has done it again! I hope i can find some more books of his because every transcript is crystal clear and correct, and the chords ar perfect without question. If you like Jazz Saxophone get this book!

Another masterpiece by Tim Price. This guy has so many good ideas in these books its like a saxophone life lesson. These solos are so correct that my private teacher ordered a bunch for his other students. The price is right no matter what way you look at it. I found a bunch of sax lessons by Tim Price also that are free on Sax On The Web, a website that hes on. Those lessons are free and a book onto themselves. This Cannonball is a life-study and history lesson of a Jazz master. I can honestly say this book changed my life. Tim Price has done it again! I hope i can find some more books of his because every transcript is crystal clear and correct, and the chords ar perfect without question. If you like Jazz Saxophone get this book!

When it comes to the Arthurian legend, there is a lot to like. The tale of Arthur, Merlin, the Knights of the Round Table, and their eventual tragic fall have been detailed and retold for centuries. The story is rife with heroes and villains, battles won and lost, hope and tragedy. Dr. Mark Adderley's The Hawk and the Wolf, the first in a series of novels titled The Matter of Britain, is an exceptionally well written take on a small part of the legend.

Melding the fantastical and historical fact into a great story isn't easy, but Dr. Adderley does it with apparent ease. Following the early life of Emrys (later to be known as Merlin), Dr. Adderley takes the reader back to a Britain of wonder and terror, when a bard's song could be heard and a seemingly simple boy can turn into one of legendary vision and council. The tale follows Merlin as he quests for the legendary Excalibur, the lost sword of the High Kings of Britain. Merlin has a gift, the Sight, which grants him prophetic visions of events to come. But not always are those visions clear, and his quest for Excalibur is fraught with sadness, doubt, and loss. But there is also merriment, joy, and always at the end of his day, that drive to continue on with the knowledge that someday he will find the sword and bring back some of Britain's lost glory.

Dr. Adderley's debut novel is a joy to read. When it came time for me to sit down with the review copy, I only came up for air a few times and gulped down the novel in one sitting. His descriptions, both of the world and in it, are ripe and vivid without ever becoming overbearing. I could feel the grit of the land, see what Merlin was envisioning, feel every blow in combat, all without getting dragged down by the details. The plot moves along quickly, but never so fast as to lose this reader. The length feels just right, as it is neither too short nor overly wordy. One of the highlights of the novel is its handy reference guide in the back, so even if you're uncomfortable with the terms or names being used, you can always flip to the end of the book and learn a little more. This is something I hope will be continued throughout the series.

The two greatest assets of The Hawk and the Wolf are in its accessibility and its rich dialogue. You don't have to be an Arthurian scholar or a die-hard fantasy fan to pick up this novel and enjoy it. Along with the fantastical nature of the novel, there's also a deeply resounding tale of a boy becoming a man, and the heartache that comes from the journey. And while that journey takes place, you'll enjoy Dr. Adderley's firm recreation of the dialogue of the day. Never once does the speech feel stilted, disjointed, or otherwise bogged down. I found myself completely drawn in by the natural speech, and often caught myself reading out loud just to sound out the accents and brogue. Plain and simple, the language is beautiful.

If there's one negative to the novel, it's simply this - it ends. Being the first in the series, the novel ends on a high note that leaves the reader satisfied, but wanting the next chapter immediately, if not sooner. I can't recommend this novel enough, no matter if you're already a fan of the Arthurian legend or if you're just looking for a good yarn to spend a few nights with. Look for it in your local bookst

From the word go, this book sucks you in like a moth to its flame taking you on a roller coaster ride of suspense and page turning emotions.
You immediately begin to feel 'one' with the character, a thirteen year old girl name Sam living with her abusive, controlling sister in The Bahamas in the absense of a mother and almost bed ridden father who longs to forgive her sister and love her as she ought to.
But things turn nasty when Claire her oldest sister decides to 'play nice' for a change and everyone is 'buying' it on the small beautiful island in the south Carribean sea, except Sam.
And what happens just when she decides to go against her better judgement and trust Claire anyway? i wont want to spoil it for you...but the ending is NO where what you think it may be.
Each chapter ends on a high that makes you longing for more long after the book is finished and love has found its way...or has it?
highly enjoyable reading.

Beautifully written and illustrated! Fun to read for all ages. My 6 year old son says it's his favorite book.