Expensive, yes. But there aren't a whole lot of Troubadour or Trouvère anthologies available in print, especially ones with music. And this is an excellent anthology, beautifully produced on light crème-colored 250-year acid-free paper. It's probably the next best thing to owning G, R, X, or W, one of the 4 existing Troubadour chansonniers with music. Notation is mostly the enlightened non-metrical variety proposed by Hendrik van der Werf: noteheads only, with neumes indicated by slurs. The page layout is spacious and delightful, with side-by side text and translation of Old Occitan to English by Margaret Switten and Old French to English by Samuel Rosenberg. Both text editors have given very clear, flowing translations. I especially appreciate Switten for preserving the Old Occitan syntax as much as possible, which makes it much easier to get a handle on the learning the original Occitan while working through a song.

You don't have to be a musicologist to appreciate this anthology. Though solidly researched with sources and key editorial decisions clearly indicated, most of the "critical apparatus" has been left to the editors' previous publications. Commentary is given at the section headings for the various poet-composers along with their vidas (lifes). Pronunciation guides and introductory essays give just enough linguistic, musicological, and historical background and differing opinions to encourage readers and singers to draw their own conclusions and make their own informed and inspired interpretations. To continue the tradition. A small selection of sharply-reproduced facimile pages makes the visual and spiritual link between this rare volume and the chansonniers of old.

The accompanying CD is well performed and a joy to listen to.

Despite our belief and reliance in high technology systems and weapons, geography and population still remain the main determinates in local, regional, and global issues. This book profoundly illustrates these truths and shows us the participants point of view - from their geography and their politics. Looking from their position in the world it is very easy to understand why remote and unknown locations in the world are pivitol to the strategic interests of the West, Russia, China, and Islamic nations.

Successful Selling Made E-Z by professional speaker and seminar leader Gerard I. Nierenberg is a straightforward, no-nonsense entrepreneurial guide to improving one's skills at negotiation, spotting the no-sale client who merely steals time and information, and skills specific to real estate sales, company sales or free agent sales as well as more broad principles. A superbly presented, practical, motivationally oriented guide, Successful Selling Made E-Z is written for readers of all ages and business savvy levels. Enthusiastically recommended to anyone who must earn their own living, Successful Selling Made E-Z is also for those readers who do not sell as a trade, but would greatly benefit in their personal, domestic, and social activities through the application of the useful negotiation principles presented in Successful Selling Made E-Z!

At last there is a book which tells you not only what you need to know but also what you don't need to know. Well written and very easy to read, each chapter summarizes a subject comprehensively so that you can answer almost any question fired at you during finals.

An invitation to be the grand marshal of the Fourth of July parade brings rodeo rider Cutter Reno back to his hometown of Sundown. A string of winning championships have won him the town's acclaim. But the one person he is really interested in seeing again does not welcome him back with open arms.

Peg Lathrop knew that forever just was not something Cutter has to give. She never intended to tame his free spirit, but she is certainly not ready to repeat that summer of six years ago. She lives with the consequences every day, and while she would not change a thing, her heart cannot survive a second onslaught.

In TAMING THE OUTLAW, author Cindy Gerard dazzles readers with heart rendering situations and deeply emotional characters. Peg bears the wounds of a loving and leaving rodeo man; Cutter does not even know the consequences of their short time together six years ago. Peg knows better than to try to lasso a rodeo man; Cutter does not believe he has what it takes to be a stable, stay at home kind of guy. Yet together they create magic that leaves them both longing for more. Add this one to your keep keeper shelf! TAMING THE OUTLAW earns the Winner of the WordWeaving Award for Excellence.

I wonder.... people think they are "occultists" and noone has reviewed this book before. it's weird, but some at least should know better...

I have only read one other book by Cindy Gerard and it was so good that I began to look for others. This was a very touching story about a woman who survived an abusive childhood and found love in a most unexpected place. It also has a small twist at the end that was unexpected. I would highly recommend this book.

his is by far the most honest book of poetry I have ever read. Excellent book.

Excellent review of the life of More from the points of view of his virtues, esp. courage. I love the chapter describing how he educated his children, how he cared his family, and at the same time how he managed to write books and be excellent profesional. The original fragments of his letters were well balanced in the text.

This book probes the personality of Thomas More. It is less interested in his many public controversies and achievements (though many are treated) and more interested in providing the reader with a real taste of his personality and spirituality. Accounts of his relationship with his daughter are especially touching. Well written and not overwhelming, read this book and you might feel like you know the man. A Great Introduction to More. I could not put this book down and still find myself re-reading and refering to it.