From the end of the nineteenth century a national musical consciousness gradually emerged in the United States as composers began to turn away from the European conventions on which their music had been modeled. It was in this period of change that experimentalism was born and America subsequently became, as it still is, a major source of new musical ideas for European musicians. David Nicholls considers the most influential figures in the development of American experimentalism, including Charles Ives, Charles Seeger, Ruth Crawford, Henry Cowell and the young John Cage. He analyzes the music and ideas of this group, explaining the compositional techniques invented and employed by them and the historical and cultural context in which they emerged. The book is thus an important contribution toward our understanding of some of the most challenging music of the twentieth century.

Product Description: An introduction to life in the two polar regions, this guide to the Arctic and Antarctic examines the natural habitats of animals through the incredible artwork of Robert Batemen. His rich and beautiful paintings and sketches pair with fascinating facts about the wolves, polar bears, whales, seals, penguins, and snow geese that live in the harsh and fragile landscapes...read more

Product Description: Distinct sketches and colorful paintings from renowned wildlife artist Robert Bateman capture birds in their habitats and teach young naturalists about birding environments. With brief facts about different species—including their common calls, widths of their wing spans, and their various diets—this introduction to robins, chickadees, woodpeckers, blue jays, finches, and others also offers Bateman’s personal tips on identifying, feeding, and finding birds, making this a perfect backyard reference...read more

Product Description: A bird guide for younger readers, these vibrant paintings and fascinating facts teach all about the world’s majestic raptors. Artist and environmental conservationist Robert Bateman offers awe-inspiring, lifelike illustrations to capture the habitats and daily life of the sky’s predators—including buteos, accipiters, eagles, falcons, kites, ospreys, vultures, and owls...read more

Product Description: Full of beautifully detailed original artwork, Robert Bateman’s 2010 calendar contains breathtaking, full-color illustrations of gorgeous landscapes and fascinating wildlife. As lovely to look at as it is practical, this calendar is truly a collector’s dream and the perfect gift for Bateman enthusiasts or those who are interested in the awe-inspiring beauty of the natural, ever-changing world...read more

This is a breathtaking exploration of the living systems upon which all life depends--in magnificent new sketches and paintings by the world's foremost wildlife artist. The living systems explored in the book range from Poland's haunting ancient waterways to Costa Rica's cloud forests to North America's pristine yet dwindling wild realms. 120 full-color illustrations.

Product Description: An awe-inspiring journey, this remarkable album from nature artist Robert Bateman reveals the variety, diversity, and fragility of life on our planet. From the North American cardinal to the charging rhino in East Africa, these paintings capture the essence of life and the precious environment in which it exists...read more

The wildlife artist presents a collection of his bird paintings accompanied by his first-person accounts of the adventures and experiences he had while creating the paintings.

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Celebrating the life of a single tree--a Douglas fir--the authors depict the various intricacies and life cycles of this remarkable life form--close up--from its release of pollen to the creatures that live in and around it.

Describes the characteristics, behavior, habitat, and diet of various birds, including wild turkeys, woodpeckers, robins, and finches.

Product Description: Gorgeous, fascinating and unconventional, the maps in this collection show aspects of the Gulf Islands, the "Islands in the Salish Sea," that are most beloved by the residents, from heritage orchards, fishing spots and patches of endangered wild orchids to ancient First Nations' sites and bird colonies...read more

The naturalist and explorer shares his love affair with the crane through his many illustrations focusing on the great bird, along with text about the creature's place in history, myth, and the natural world.

Product Description: Plexus Publishing is proud to present this revival of Charles J. Peterson’s Kate Aylesford, a “long lost” historical romance set in Southern New Jersey during the American Revolution. The novel first appeared in 1855, was re-released in 1873 as The Heiress of Sweetwater, and spent the entire 20th century out of print...read more

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Product Description: "Magic is all around us" says Grandfather to his small grandson, Joseph, one sunny day in the springtime many years ago. "Come with me and I will show you some of nature's magic."Five-year-old Joseph and his grandfather spend many days exploring the maple woods, the freshwater marshes, the mudflats and the seashores of Burrard Inlet...read more

A prominent wildlife artist invites young readers to join him on a trip to Africa to observe different animals and to learn about their behavior, capturing the fine details of the animals' appearance and the essence of their nature.

On a stormy day, Cat comes to visit on a magical flying carpet and tells Alex all about his exciting adventures

Product Description: From the author of Pinelands comes thirteen innovative short stories that chart the mysteries of everyday life. Set in and around the New Jersey Pine Barrens, the stories of Whitmans Tomb examine an often chaotic world where people struggle to preserve whatever small truths life has granted them...read more

The artist and naturalist presents images of animals in natural and man-made environments, include elephants in East Africa, North American whooping cranes, a toucan in the rain forest, and a fox in the English countryside

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