The Shogun's Silver Telescope
The East India Company, founded in London in 1600, was the world's biggest trading organization until the twentieth century. It was originally a spice trading organization, and its existence was precarious in its early years. But its governors soo...
Tokyo Before Tokyo
Tokyo today is one of the world’s mega-cities, and the centre of a scintillating, hyper-modern culture – but not everyone is aware of its past. Founded in 1590 as the seat of the warlord Tokugawa family, Tokyo, then called ‘Edo’, was the locus of Japanese trade, economics and urban civilization until 1868, when it mutated into Tokyo and became Japan’s modern capital. This beautifully illustrated book presents important sites and features from the rich history of Edo, drawn from contemporary sources such as diaries, guidebooks and woodblock prints. These include the huge bridge on which the city was centred, the vast castle of the shogun, sumptuous Buddhist temples, bars, kabuki theatres and the Yoshiwara, Edo’s famous red-light district.
FL Studio Beginner's Guide
SAVE TIME, LESS EFFORT, FAST RESULTS CHEAT YOUR WAY THROUGH FL STUDIO: LEARN A LITTLE BUT UNDERSTAND A LOT ANY OF THIS SOUND FAMILIAR? * 'There are so many options, I just don't know where to start.' * 'I just bought FL Studio, but I have no idea what I'm doing.' * 'I love the idea of making my own songs, but this is way harder than I thought.' * 'Making music doesn't seem to be for me. I don't have a technical background.' * 'I'm working with FL Studio for more than 3 months now, but my songs still suck.' * 'FL Studio is so overwhelming, I wish I had more time.'Yes, learning how to use FL Studio effectively can be a real pain in the butt, especially as a beginner. You just don't have the right skills, because you simply don't understand the essential FL Studio basics. Until now... INTRODUCING: THE ULTIMATE BEGINNER'S SHORTCUT TO MAKING MUSIC IN FL STUDIO * Make music fast by discovering the essential FL Studio basics. * Only learn 10% but get 90% of the results. * Get an organized FL
A Field Guide To Tequila
Time to put away the shot glass-tequila long ago left its spring break cliches in the dust. Today, it is not just a sophisticated global phenomenon but is poised to surpass vodka to become the number one spirit in the U.S. by sales. Which means there's no better time for A Field Guide to Tequila, the new bible on this popular spirit.Whether you're already an aficionado who likes to slow-sip an artisanal extra-anejo or a margarita lover curious about your favourite drink and what makes it special, A Field Guide to Tequila takes you step by step into everything that makes tequila tequila, from how it came about, to how it's made, to how to select, taste, and serve it.Beginning with the origin of every bottle of tequila-the unique blue agave (which is actually much closer, biologically, to a lily than a cactus)-it's all here: The life cycle of the blue agave and the complex process of turning it into liquor (hint: There's harvesting, steaming, roasting, and-still in use in one legendary distillery-working mules). The five classes of tequila, including the unfortunate myth of blanco's inferiority. How to read a tequila label. The seventeen tequila producers to know and brands you need to explore, from giants of the industry like Patron and Jose Cuervo to traditionalists, artisans, and innovators, including Tapatio, Siete Leguas, Ocho, G4, and Cava de Oro. The real deal with so many celebrity tequila brands, a phenomenon that started with Bing Crosby. How to set up a tequila tasting. A complete guide to tequila tourism, including dos and don'ts for visiting the town of Tequila, best times to go, essential stops, and a glossary of Spanish. Oh, and a recipe for a best-ever margarita, plus three other classic tequila cocktails, including the Rolling Stones' favourite, the tequila sunrise.With its striking visuals and appealing package, A Field Guide to Tequila is a go-to reference that felicitously also feels like a real gift book-and vice versa.
Laughter at the Foot of the Cross
"Christian laughter is a maze: you could easily get snarled up within it." So says Michael A. Screech in his note to readers preceding this collection of fifty-three elegant and pithy essays. As Screech reveals, the question of whether l...
Culture and Development
This book introduces students to new ways of thinking about development. It integrates the recent scholarship of cultural studies within the existing frameworks of development studies, which have primarily focused on issues of political economy an...
Sound Design for Beginners
Make your own sounds quickly on any synthesizer, anytime, anywhereLet's face it. You want to make awesome sounds for your track, but they often end up extremely weak and underwhelming. That's why EDM producer and best-selling author Cep from Screech House shares the essential basics of synthesis you must understand first to achieve high-quality sound design. Only available within this book. Your synthesizer is NOT the problemMost producers would kill to create sounds from their favorite songs. But after wasting hours to make them somewhat passable they still sound like crap. To fix the problem, you may think you need to buy fancy equipment. Big mistake Your synthesizer is more than capable to get the job done. You just don't understand how to use it correctly. But that will all change today. Introducing: the ultimate beginner's shortcut to awesome sound design * Find out how to use any synthesizer, anytime, anywhere. * Get at least 80% of the results by doing less than 20% of the