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Metal music is heavy, but what does that mean? Heaviness is not just a timbre or quality of sound-it's an experience of impact that listeners help create. This book combines methodologies from musicology, music theory, cognitive science, and performance studies to define heaviness as a cross-sensory experience and aesthetic practice. Heaviness is shaped by what we do when we listen, how we think about metal music, and how we relate to the people who make and listen to it. Despite metal's historical narrative of "leaving the blues behind," many aspects of the genre perpetuate legacies of blues' musical style and highly racialized reception-including headbanging, and metal's ideologies and aesthetics of oppositional authenticity, loudness, heaviness, and extremity. Musicians and listeners navigate their own way through this landscape of legacies, re-enacting the genre's ideologies and musical structures through their own headbanging and moshing. Metal musicians perpetuate the genre's nor

Push and pull the sliders to move the story along in this brand-new interactive Pip and Posy board book illustrated by Axel Scheffler!Pip is riding through the park on his scooter! But when Posy snatches it to do some tricks, things go a little wrong for the two best friends . . .Read the story and then push and pull the sliders to watch the scenes change and help Pip and Posy be friends again!A heartwarming and interactive storybook with five big sliders - perfect for little hands!Discover more charming Pip and Posy stories:Pip and Posy: The New Friend (storybook)Pip and Posy: Where Are You? On the Farm (felt flap book)Pip and Posy's Big Book of Words (chunky lift-the-flap book)Pip and Posy: My First Memory Game: Time for Bed (with sliders and puzzles to solve)

Babies and toddlers will love moving the sliders back and forth to see and hear all the ocean animals.Each time you move one of the sliders in the book, an ocean animal springs into view and makes a fun sound. But there's more! Move the same slider back again, and you'll see and hear a completely different animal.From snorting whales to playful dolphins, discover the world beneath the waves in this exciting journey through the sea.- Playful and interactive reading experience- Helps build fine motor skills and improves dexterity- Sliders are perfectly-sized for little hands- Includes on/off button to save battery life

Explore the intersection of perfumery and magic with this gorgeously illustrated hardcover guide. Discover the sacred art of Ars Botanica--selecting and blending herbs, flowers, resins, and spices for pleasure and for magical endeavors. Packed with hands-on, do-it-yourself recipes, this accessible book immerses you in the craft of fragrance making. You'll luxuriate in fiery and smokey notes, the contrasting yet complementary shades of solar and lunar fragrances, and much more. This illustrated, hardcover book unveils the alchemical transformation of raw materials into complex, evocative scents. Perfume enthusiasts of any skill level will find something to love, and Caterina Ronati's poetic prose only deepens the magic found in these pages. This book is perfect for anyone who practices magic and appreciates the importance of aromatherapy

Electricity for the Entertainment Electrician and Technician Fourth Editionis a comprehensive, practical study guide for aspiring and working professionals in live event production. It includes updated technology throughout, new and expanded information on safety, DC systems, and clean energy technology, and more quiz questions.

How can you create a successful brand? What makes a great entrepreneur? And why do some firms fail while others prosper?Part of DK’s indispensable Big Ideas series, this fully revised and updated new edition of The Business Book answers these questions and many more. The perfect introduction to the subject, it explores and explains everything from competition-based theory and critical-path analysis to market-mapping and the MABA matrix through a combination of easy-to-follow explanations, innovative graphics, and intriguing quotes.This fascinating new edition features:More than 90 of the most important ideas, events, and milestones in the field of business, business strategy, and management – from benchmarking and “Big Data” to Kaizen and cash flowSimple explanations, bold infographics and step-by-step diagrams that untangle knotty concepts, and witty illustrationsKey quotes from major figures from business history – from Andrew Carnegie to Warren BuffetEight pages of brand-new content

How do we map the ocean floor? Why do earthquakes strike some places more than others? In what ways does a city’s layout reflect its politics?Part of DK’s indispensable Big Ideas series, The Geography Book answers these questions and many more.The perfect introduction to the subject, it explores and explains the key geophysical and atmospheric processes that have shaped Earth’s geology, climate, and ecosystems, and the numerous ways in which they have shaped our lives, and we have shaped them in return – for better or worse. Combining easy-to-follow explanations, innovative graphics, and intriguing quotes, it covers everything from geological mapping and the water cycle to climate change and population demographics.This fascinating book includes:*More than 90 of the most important ideas, theories, and milestones in the field of geography – covering physical geography, human geography, environmental geography, and practical geography*Simple explanations, bold infographics and step-by-st

Boundaries are more than rules—they’re about safety, respect, and understanding yourself.From physical, to emotional, to social boundaries, learning how to set and honor them is essential for kids. In this empowering and practical book, Ashley Bendiksen—a survivor turned advocate and boundary expert—teaches kids how to identify unsafe situations, advocate for themselves, and communicate their needs effectively. Filled with thoughtful language and relatable examples, this book makes an important topic approachable and actionable for young readers.

Spin the gears and go, go, go! Hear music and sounds from the show as Bluey and Bingo go for a wagon ride to the monkey bars.The animated series Bluey follows a curious and energetic Blue Heeler pup who loves to share games and adventures with her family and friends.

Adorable duo, Tiger and Mei, learn the value of responsibility and courage in a heartwarming tale steeped in forgiveness.The adorable duo are back! In this heartwarming tale of friendship and courage, Mei and her exuberant best friendn Tiger eagerly try to help make tea, but their efforts lead to broken tools and panic! Fearing being scolded, they run away, but Mei soon realises the importance of returning home and facing their mistake. They return home with trepidation and are relieved to be met with an important lesson in empathy, forgiveness and patience.Steeped in kindness, this reassuring story is perfect for children navigating how to say sorry, concluding in Tiger and Mei finding the courage to admit to their mistakes and learning that honestly helps to bring the whole family together.

Enter a world of towering mountains, swirling storms, and deep ocean trenches for an unforgettable journey through our planet Earth.The Magic and Mystery of Earth combines vivid illustrations with dazzling and up-to-date photography to help young scientists aged 7-9 learn all there is to know about Earth.Day turns to night, seasons shift, water moves, volcanoes erupt in a burst of fury, and animals swing and dart across the pages of this earth science guide.Children will love to learn about our planet, starting at Earth’s fiery core, then journeying upwards through clouds and wind before soaring over the Amazon rainforest and gliding across Earth’s icy poles to discover the wonders of our ever-changing planet.This Earth book for kids offers:*A new and updated edition in the popular Magic and Mystery of series with all the latest facts and images.*Striking illustrations by Claire McElfatrick, who has illustrated all the books in this series, combined with fascinating photography and exp

Take a step – if you dare – into the shadows, and discover the blood-curdling history of horror across the world in this gruesomely illustrated title.A History of Horror, Fear and the Uncanny explores the dark and eerie landscapes of horror down the centuries – from prehistoric death rituals to modern interpretations in art, literature, and film.In this petrifying book, you will find:*A complete global history of the subject – from ancient visions of the Underworld and horror in fairytales to Gothic horror and “creepypasta” tales*More than 350 stunning full-colour images combined with engaging and accessible text*Profiles of infamous supernatural creatures – from ghosts and demons to banshees and changelings, and from Grendel to Baba Yaga and the Morrigan to the Golem*Profiles of the scariest books and films of all time – from novels by Edgar Allan Poe, Bram Stoker, and Stephen King to movies like The Exorcist, The Shining, and Alien…in a stunning, giftable package with a specially com