1964 2011

musical scores, lyrics & libretti.

The Volunteer Adventures of Ed and Sara Unger Stoesz details forty seven years of service of a Mennonite couple from Altona, Manitoba. In addition to their work as electrician and home maker, Ed and Sara each have given ten years of their lives to volunteering in their home community and abroad. From Sara Stoesz helping in 1972 to start a Mennonite Central Committee Self-Help Store, to Ed Stoesz going in 1975 to Paraguay to help set up a radio station, their volunteer service over the last forty-seven years exemplifies a desire to help others on the basis of their Christian faith. Their selfless vision and commitment have inspired their children to publish a book of their exploits. The book has been written to honour their parents, give inspiration to their grandchildren, and give thanks and encouragement to all people who give of their time for others.

Presents current statistical data on economic activity.

Although Vince Guaraldi's playful jazz piano themes for the early Peanuts animated television specials are well known, the composer himself remains largely unheralded. More than merely "the Peanuts guy," Guaraldi cut his jazz teeth as a member of combos fronted by Cal Tjader and Woody Herman, and garnered Top 40 fame with his Grammy Award-winning hit "Cast Your Fate to the Wind." This career study, extensively updated, gives Guaraldi long-overdue recognition, chronicling his years as a sideman; his attraction to the emerging bossa nova sound of the late 1950s; his collaboration with Brazilian guitarist Bola Sete; his development of the Grace Cathedral Jazz Mass; his selection as the fellow to put the jazz swing in Charlie Brown's step; and his emergence as a respected veteran in the declining Northern California jazz club scene of the 1970s. Ironically, his place in the jazz universe has grown exponentially since this book's initial 2012 publication, and this second edition acknowledges such honors and features a wealth of new material.

Now in its 146th edition Whitaker's Almanack is the definitive reference guide containing a comprehensive overview of every aspect of UK infrastructure and an excellent introduction to world politics. Available only as ebooks, Whitaker's Shorts are selected themed sections from Whitaker's Almanack 2014: portable and perfect for those with specific interests within the print edition. Whitaker's Shorts 2014: Law and Order has detailed information on law courts and offices in the UK, including the judicature of Scotland and Northern Ireland. There is also information on the tribunals system, ombudsman services, the UK police and prison services plus a chapter on the UK armed forces including listings of the key senior personnel in the MoD, the Royal Navy, the Army and the RAF.

This comprehensive collection from the legendary folk icon features lyrics from each of Simon's 10 original studio albums, as well as lyrics from the renowned Simon & Garfunkel records. 50 b&w photographs throughout.