This book is a very well crafted historical review of popular music frequently referred to as Rock and Roll. From its early roots to its latest manifestations, this book covers the gamut. As such it is a companion piece to the Experience Music Project Museum in Seattle, and if you can't get to Seattle, this book would at least give you a flavor of what awaits you there. Well written, with beautiful art and photos from electric music roots in 1935 through today. It succeeds in connecting the lineage in words and pictures. Highly recommended.

"The Daily Daily" is an audacious work of satire by one of Cuba's most important literary figures. Nicolas Guillen has constructed his book length poem of prose fragments, smaller self-contained poems, and other textual forms. The result is a dazzling collage which deconstructs the political, racial, and linguistic anxieties of 20th century Cuba.

This bilingual edition has Guillen's Spanish original on each odd-numbered page, with translator Vera Kutzinski's English version on each even-numbered page. Kutzinski has also written an outstanding introduction which contains insights into Guillen's life and art.

Guillen is a master of wordplay, "special effects," and cultural critique. Whether he is capturing the effect of a blinking restaurant sign, creating imaginary newspaper advertisements, or peppering his verses with sarcastic footnotes, he shows that he is a wizard of the word. And he has serious things to say about racism, Cuban-U.S. relations, consumerism, and other controversial topics. "The Daily Daily" is an important work which should be read by scholars of Latin American literature, by fans of experimental writing, and by those interested in Cuban history and culture.

A great book that I have been using for many years as a reference. Great plates metalworks all the way back to Rome. It's great that it's still so available!

Vera not only held the childrens attention in awe and wonder but mine! Truly this masterpiece serves as an extraordinary book destined for the schooled at home! I look forward to reading the series.

My children loved it. So did I. It is a powerful and remarkable story in which poetry and fiction are perfectly melted.

This book was interesting to me. It is very funny andit is full of suspense. Ira was very weird but intriguing. This book was very good.

This is a truly beautiful book of poetry. Towards the end there is a set of poems based on the life of Emily Bronte which is enchanting and heart-breaking at the same time. There is some very powerful music in this poetry, and it is infuriating to see that both of Newsom's books are no longer in print. If you are are a lover of gorgeous words I reccomend going to great lengths to find this book.

This a small book, full of big secrets to get extra energy and vitality. We as adults never seem to be quite as energetic as when we were younger. By reading this book, it helps to give you different ideas in everyday life to give you that energy back. Some things are basic, that you may have forgotten, such as foods and vitamins to give you that little extra boost. While, there are new ventures you might not have known. It is very easy reading. You will read this little book a few times to make sure you have not missed anything. It is a must for anyone that wants alittle more spark in their life.

Having just received a reviwer copy of "Erich Leinsdorf On Music", I did something very dangerous. To my time, that is. I opened the book and was swept away by Leinsdorf's insights and conversational, free-flowing style of writing. Those music lovers who know Maestro Leinsdorf as one of the finest conductors of the century without knowing his writings are missing an essential part of his genius. This book is a collection of his verious essays on music but, unlike many other essay collections, these are arranged as subchapters under common headings. There is a natural flow and rhythm as if they were written as a continuous chapter rather than spread over several years. Naturally, I don't agree with everything Maestro Leinsdorf writes but who says we have to and why quibble over small points? Here is one of the great figures of 20th century music sharing the benefit of many years on the podium with us so I, for one, will gladly sit back and enjoy this book. It's a pity he didn't write one on Mahler's music. It would've been a masterpiece. Unfortunately, his earlier books, "Cadenza" and "The Composer's Advocate", seem to be out of print but maybe Amadeus can help out (hint, hint). Bottom line: this is a book that belongs on the shelf of any lover of great music and one that, like Leinsdorf's recordings, will be returned to as an old friend. Get it, give it, or put it on your holiday list.

I bought the first edition a number of years ago, and it was a well loved and thumbed through book ... I even lent it to all and sundry ... I decided to update it for this one, as there were a number of minor errors in the first one ... the second edition is even better!!!

The style of the book is written by someone well experienced in cycle touring and his style is very easy to read and the advice is sound ... the information contained in the book will benefit both the novice cycle tourist as well as the seasoned veteran.

I like this book and refer to it often for inspiration and ideas ...