How to Read an Impressionist Painting is a new, original exploration of the hugely popular and revolutionary 19th-century art movement. James Rubin organizes his discussion by subject matter, rather than by artist, looking at urban views and city life, interiors and still life, family and friends, a[...]
This book offers a major reevaluation of one of art history's most popular and important art movements. In "Impressionism and the Modern Landscape", James Rubin shifts the focus from familiar scenes of pleasure - the beautiful countryside, people at leisure - to a landscape changing as the result of[...]
The field of autobiographical memory has made dramatic advances since the first collection of papers in the area was published in 1986. Now, over 25 years on, this book reviews and integrates the many theories, perspectives, and approaches that have evolved over the last decades. A truly eminent col[...]
Most questions in social and biomedical sciences are causal in nature: what would happen to individuals, or to groups, if part of their environment were changed? In this groundbreaking text, two world-renowned experts present statistical methods for studying such questions. This book starts with the[...]
"Richard Rubin has done something that will never be possible for anyone to do again. His interviews with the last American World War I veterans--who have all since died--bring to vivid life a cataclysm that changed our world forever but that remains curiously forgotten here."--Adam Hochschild, auth[...]
The author of the blockbuster "New York Times" bestsellers, "The Happiness Project" and "Happier at Home, " tackles the critical question: How do we change?
Gretchen Rubin's answer: through "habits." Habits are the invisible architecture of everyday life. It takes work to make a habit, but once[...]
The story of what happens when a grumpy old man and some mischievous squirrels match wits--with hilarious results.
Old Man Fookwire is a grump who only likes to paint pictures of birds that visit his backyard. The problem is, they fly south every winter, leaving him sad and lonely. So he decides [...]
Another Redwall adventure you won't forget
The devious ruler Vilaya the Sable Quean and her hordes of vermin have a plan to conquer Redwall. And when the Dibbuns go missing, the plan is revealed. Will the Redwallers risk their Abbey and all of Mossflower Wood to save their precious young ones?[...]
(Signature Licks Bass). This book/CD pack by blues expert Dave Rubin provides bassists with a step-by-step breakdown of the styles and techniques of Motown, with an emphasis on the legendary James Jamerson "the bassman in demand." Songs include: Ain't Too Proud to Beg * Dancing in the Street * For O[...]
(Signature Licks Guitar). Explore the trademark riffs and solos of the kings of country guitar This informative book/CD pack will teach you the styles of Albert Lee, Merle Travis, Jerry Reed, Danny Gatton, Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs, Chet Atkins, Merle Haggard, James Burton and others. Includes [...]
(Piano/Vocal/Guitar Artist Songbook). Come Away with Me stole the show at the Grammy Awards, winning an astonishing five major honors. We're proud to present the piano/vocal/guitar matching folio to the blockbuster debut from soulful singer Norah Jones: Best New Artist, jazz/pop crossover expert, Bl[...]
(Signature Licks Guitar). Learn the trademark riffs and solos of the famed Texas trio with this book/CD pack. Author and guitar expert Dave Rubin examines in detail a dozen of ZZ Top's biggest hits, providing thorough analysis, helpful lessons and demonstrations on CD. Songs: Cheap Sunglasses * Fran[...]
(Piano/Vocal/Guitar Artist Songbook). Essential for all fans of this Texas trio, this collection contains 18 of their biggest boogie-rock hits: Cheap Sunglasses * Doubleback * Francine * Gimme All Your Lovin' * I Thank You * It's Only Love * Jesus Just Left Chicago * La Grange * Legs * My Head's in [...]
(Signature Licks Guitar). Run, don't walk, to get this cool Sig Licks book/CD pack It provides a step-by-step breakdown of the guitar styles and techniques of Bob Bogle, Nokie Edwards, Gerry McGee and Don Wilson, so you can learn the famous riffs and solos of the original instrumental guitar band. [...]
(Signature Licks Guitar). Dave Rubin dissects the best licks from a dozen rockabilly bellringers: Blue Suede Shoes * Bluejean Bop * Hello Mary Lou * Hippy Hippy Shake * Little Sister * Matchbox * Mystery Train * Poor Little Fool * Rock This Town * Stray Cat Strut * That'll Be the Day * Twenty Flight[...]
(Guitar Collection). In the words of John Lee Hooker, "If you got the boogie in you, it got to come out." This book/CD pack contains 25 must-know boogie blues riffs arranged for beginning to intermediate guitarists, as well as interesting facts and quotes from blues history. The companion CD demonst[...]
(Guitar Method). The Hal Leonard R&B Guitar Method is your complete guide to learning rhythm and blues guitar. This book uses real R&B, funk and soul songs to teach you the basics of rhythm and lead R&B guitar in the styles of Steve Cropper, Cornell Dupree, Curtis Mayfield, Jimmy Nolen, Billy Butler[...]
(Signature Licks Guitar). A step-by-step breakdown of the acoustic guitar styles and techniques for 13 rock masterpieces: Babe, I'm Gonna Leave You * Behind Blue Eyes * Best of My Love * Change the World * Crazy on You * Here Comes the Sun * I'd Love to Change the World * Landslide * More Than Words[...]
Free yourself from destructive behavior
Many of us know that self-destructive patterns are rooted in self-dislike, but few of us understand how to break them. In this wise and compassionate book, bestselling author and eminent psychiatrist Theodore Rubin shows us realistic ways to break these n[...]