Trader Jon: His Life! World War II Veteran a Legend in His Own Time

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On January 14, 1993, Stanley Williams led a party of fellow geologists up Galeras, a Colombian volcano that, though historically active, had been lying quiet long enough that they suspected it was due for an episode--and thus an opportunity for the volcanologists to practice their predicting skills. As they reached the lip of its great crater, Galeras obliged them with a vengeance: it erupted in a burst of fire and toxic gas, killing several members of the party and leaving Williams scorched and broken, "sprawled on my side, caked in ash and blood, wet from the rain, bones protruding from my burned clothes, my jaw hanging slackly."

Rescued by two colleagues, Marta Velasco and Patty Mothes, Williams faced several challenges in the years to come--not only healing his body and exorcising the ghosts of Galeras, but also contending with other colleagues' whispered charges that he should have known the mountain was about to blow. But death, Williams and collaborator Fen Montaigne (Reeling in Russia) write, comes with the territory. Whenever a volcano has erupted in recent years, it seems, a volcanologist is among its victims, for, Williams notes, "the best way to understand a volcano is still, in my opinion, to climb it," and to climb it in all of its moods. And those moods, Williams and Montaigne add, are not easy to forecast, even if earth scientists have developed ever more accurate ways to predict events such as earthquakes and tsunamis.

At once a study in mountains, the history of geology, and the will to endure, Surviving Galeras is often terrifying, and altogether memorable. --Gregory McNamee

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Through a harrowing first-person account of an eruption and its aftermath, SURVIVING GALERAS reveals the fascinating, high-risk realm of volcanology and explores the profound impact volcanoes have had on the earth's landscapes and civilizations. In 1993, Stanley Williams, an eminent volcanologist, was standing on top of a Colombian volcano called Galeras when it erupted, killing six of his colleagues instantly. As Williams tried to escape the blast, he was pelted with white-hot projectiles traveling faster than bullets. Within seconds he was cut down, his skull fractured, his right leg almost severed, his backpack aflame. Williams lay helpless and near death on Galeras's flank until two brave women -- friends and fellow volcanologists -- mounted an astonishing rescue effort to carry him safely off the mountain. The tale of how Williams survived Galeras is the framework for a groundbreaking book about volcanoes, their physical and cultural impact, and the tiny cadre of scientists who risk their own lives to gain knowledge that might one day save many others' lives. Volcanoes unleash supremely powerful, unpredictable forces, and we have paid dearly for our understanding of their behavior. Even with ever more sensitive measuring tools and protective equipment, at least one volcanologist, on average, dies each year. Yet Williams and his fellow scientist-adventurers continue to unveil the enigmatic and miraculous workings of volcanoes and to piece together methods for predicting their actions. Volcanologists often put themselves in peril, not only because the discipline attracts risk-takers but because they know that volcanoes threaten as many as 500 million people worldwide. For Seattle, Tokyo, Mexico City, Naples -- and for volcanologists -- the clock is ticking.

Customer Reviews:

A gripping read.......2005-06-18

A friend loaned me this book, as he had shared a long hospital experience in Phoenix with Stanley Williams; both of them had grievous head wounds.

I write as a geologist, though not a volcanologist. The relevant geologic facts about our planet are beautifully interpreted for the layperson, who is introduced to the small cadre of scientists who work with active volcanoes. I've known two volcanologists with the USGS, both of whom have suffered severe burns in the course of their work; it's a tremendously dangerous field working alongside a superheated, unknowably complex, hidden, overpressured, shuddering, wildly branching plumbing system.

Dr. Williams ego AND his suffering over the loss of so many are both fully on display. Anyone who has experienced severe trauma, especially to the head, knows that their memory is horribly impaired, along with judgment. In my experience people who deliberately place themselves in terribly dangerous places MUST have a strong ego [I've known a lot of carrier pilots; they're often a cocky lot!] with self-confidence in spades. They are adrenaline junkies.

I don't second-guess the author; there are probably less than half-a-dozen people in the world who have the educational background and experience to look BACK at the data pre-eruption and evaluate if the author should have stayed home that day.

I do think this is an enormously interesting book, impossible to put down, and a terrific introduction to those few who try, at great risk, to save our lives if we live close to one of these fire-breathing monsters. I close with a quote from the philosopher, Will Durant: "Civilization exists by geologic consent, subject to revocation at any moment."

Great adventure read.......2003-04-16

I couldn't put this down. It is a great adventure story and and excellent look at a breed of the most adventure-seeking people in the world -- field vulcanologists.

Nothing but a damn lie.......2002-09-28

Unfortunately, most of this book is built on nothing but Stanley Williams' ego. After parading around the media for years bragging about how he had been the only survivor of a scientific expedition on Galeras, Williams continues the lie by writing a book about the explosion but conveniently forgets about the other 5 scientists who got out alive. A more compelling and truthful account about Galeras is the book by Victoria Bruce called "No Apparent Danger". Bruce took the time to interview the dozens of people involved with the Galeras tragedy and so her book is much more broad-based than the single-handed novel written by Williams.

Daring the goddess.......2002-08-27

In his quest for knowledge that could save thousands of lives, Williams entered where most would fear to tread, the crater of an active volcano. Like others before him, he was caught by whimsical nature of this most awesome phenomenon. It erupted, taking the lives of six of his colleagues; Williams was perched just over the rim of the crater. Williams, to his own amazement, survived, but remains of some of his friends and co-workers were never found. This book is a testament to the few courageous scientists around the world who climb and investigate these capricious mountains. Williams captivates the reader with the subject of volcanology and descriptions of those who brave the risks to study the goddess Pele's offspring.

In telling his own story of risk, injury and survival, Williams recounts his life and his colleagues' around the world. They come from many lands - Russia, Italy, Columbia and other regions beset by earth's upheavals. Williams, almost an anomaly as a native of Illinois - far from any volcanic activity [except, perhaps, politically], is intensely dedicated to the science. He describes the various volcanic processes and the impact volcanoes have had down the ages. The aim of the studies is to learn how to forecast eruptions. A major success in that endeavour was the saving of thousands of lives when the Philippine mountain Pinatubo erupted in 1991. Galeras, the Columbian volcano that nearly took Williams life, is neighbour to a town of three hundred thousand, Pasto. Attempts to instill evacuation programmes there was met with derision and resentment - it would hurt business.

Williams' accounts of volcano disasters make enthralling reading. From Pliny the Younger's attempt to rescue his uncle during Pompeii's famous outburst to modern eruptions, the failure of human populations to accommodate the threat are vivid examples of short-sighted views. Williams stresses the obvious threats, lava flows, "pyroclastic" flows of mud, ash and rocks mixed with toxic gases. He also recounts poorly recognized after effects the debris can evoke - chemical poisonings and crop and herd losses. Famine is a regular result of volcanic activity. Volcanoes are capable of global climate impact, the most famous being the 1815 Tambora explosion resulting in New England's "Year Without A Summer" which devastated crops and herds over wide areas. Williams attributes the wave of Western expansion to the impact of an eruption "a world away."

As a combined personal account and scientific study, there are few faults in this book. One can only hope someone derives a synonym for "pyroclastic flows" someday. Williams feelings about the event and the subsequent lives of the survivors are told with intense feeling. One can only sympathise with his distress at losing friends and co-workers and how the families bore up under the stress. His historical accounts cover both fact and mythology. Strangely, although Williams describes many of the gods associated with vulcanism, he omits the only American deity - Pele. As capricious as the Hawaiian goddess is, Williams reminds us that the island volcanoes don't threaten explosive eruptions. While that might offer some mild comfort to that State, Mammoth Mountain in California remains an unheralded threat to thousands in the Golden State.

the perils of vulcanology.......2001-12-02

Galeras is a Colombian volcano within hiking distance of the Colombian town of Pasto. When it showed increased activity, several scientists were killed in a minor eruption that made headlines, and provoked controversy: mainly about whether or not the scientists' deaths could have been prevented.
Williams book is a well written personal account of the disaster and of William's life afterward, including his struggle with his injuries and his guilt over whether he could have better predicted and prevented the deaths.
For those interested in vulcanology, it would be a good introduction on what scientists do to monitor dangerous volcanos, and the very real risk that many of them take with little publicity to protect hundreds of thousands of lives of those people living within the shadow of these dangers.

SURVIVING GALERAS [Paperback] by STANLEY WILLIAMS

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SURVIVING GALERAS [Paperback] by STANLEY WILLIAMS
Enid Blyton
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Surviving Galeras and No Apparent Danger : The True Story of Volcanic Disaster at Galeras

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Surviving Galeras and No Apparent Danger : The True Story of Volcanic Disaster at Galeras
Stanley; Montaigne, Fen : And Bruce, Victoria Williams
Manufacturer: Houghton Mifflin Company/Harper Collins
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SURVIVING GALERAS.
Stanley and Montaigne, Fen: Williams
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Do you trust your doc?

What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Knee Pain and Surgery : Learn The Truth About MRIs And Common Misdiagnoses--And Avoid Unnecessary Surgery
Ronald P. Grelsamer M.D.
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Non-surgical solutions for dealing with knee pain, and advice on what to do if surgery is unavoidable.Each year, millions of people go to their doctors complaining of knee pain, often resulting in MRIs and knee surgeries. Dr. Grelsamer, named one of the best doctors in New York by New York magazine for the last three years in a row, exposes the potential dangers of misread MRIs and explains why, in many cases surgery is not necessary to alleviate knee pain, and provides helpful advice on different procedures when surgery is unavoidable. With rehabilitation exercises and step-by-step guides, he provides comprehensive information on relieving pain due to virtually every knee condition, including arthritis, runners knee, torn ligaments and cartilage, tendinitis and more.

Customer Reviews:

request for information.......2007-03-08

I haven't received this book yet, and would be grateful if you could help me find out what happened to my order!!

Good info.......2007-02-12

It's always good to know how to avoid surgery if you can. I need knee replacements so this was especially interesting to me. Good information.

Very Practical.......2005-09-15

I thought that this book contained an informative behind the scenes look at the orthopedic world. Although I believe that many are not out to simply get you in surgery, I'm sure there are a good portion that are and this book will give you cues on how to spot a happy cutting surgeon. This book will also awaken you to the fact that the doctor is merely a human being, sometimes making educated guesses into your condition.

I love the author's approach and direct writing style. This book gives some information about virtually any knee problem that can arise. Most likely it will affirm you to wait, try some exercises and see how it feels. It will also give you ideas on questions to ask the doctor, as well as give you a thorough understanding of the anatomy of the knee (as of 2002).

Great book.......2005-05-11

If you or someone you knows has knee problems this is one of the only books you may need. It goes into detail about all different areas from how MRIs can read false positive to what to look for in a Dr. and how to pick one out.

When to look at surgery and when to run from it. He talks to us (the people) who do not know anterior from medial to flexion) he uses plain english and makes some amazing points. An amazing book.

Do you trust your doc?.......2004-09-24

Orthopaedic docs come from the ranks are our county's best and brightest. Surely I can count on getting top quality care for my knee, right? That's what I figured, but Dr Grelsamer explains why this ain't necessarily so as only an insider can. (Money, the medial system, tremendous technology changes, and the tricky nature of the knee come into play.)

If you are having any doubts about your course of treatment (especially surgery), I think this is a great resource to arm yourself with knowlege. Of course I am not medically trained, but I spent days coursing the internet and this info feels on target. And it really opened up my eyes. If you go into surgery, why not do it (or not do it) with your eyes wide open?

I could have avoided an unessary cortisone shot if I had gotten this earlier... Very easy reading..... Just raced/skimmed through it last night in a few hours.... Organized well making it a good reference... A steal for the cost...

I cannot think of any negatives. Though I imagine if I was a doc, I might have disagreements about specific technical assertions.

Don't get me wrong. If your doc is experienced and has a good repuation, you may be fine. But even this ain't necessarily so...

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This is the best cookbook ever!

good comfort food, some nice pictures

You know it's country ,if it's finger lickin' good.

Easy to follow recipes

You're Cookin' It Country: My Favorite Recipes and Memories
Loretta Lynn
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Loretta Lynn was born in the coal mining country of Kentucky. She was the oldest of seven kids; raised in poverty, married at 13, and a mother of 4 by the time she was 17. Few would have expected this type of adolescence to produce a woman who was the winner of every music award imaginable, the author of two New York Times bestselling books and a 2003 Kennedy Center honoree, and whose life story was the subject of an Academy Award winning movie.

In You're Cookin' It Country, Loretta Lynn shares over 120 of her favorite recipes. From the dishes her mother cooked as she was growing up to the meals she has prepared for her family over the years. Also included are more than 35 stories relating to food as only Loretta can tell them. These include stories of her "Mommy" going out hunting for rabbit and possum to the more recent story of Jack White of the rock group The White Stripes flying to Nashville to have a dinner of chicken and dumplings with Loretta. There is also the story of her husband to be, Doolittle, buying a pie from her at an auction only to discover that Loretta had mistaken salt for the sugar when she baked it.

You're Cookin' It Country will be a must have purchase for the millions of fans Loretta has made all over the world.

Loretta's first book, Coal Miner's Daughter (1978) has sold more than one million copies. Her second book, Still Woman Enough (2002) has sold more than 200,000 copies. Both were New York Times bestsellers.

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Not bad..........2007-05-24

I wasn't sure what to expect from this cookbook. I've always liked Loretta Lynn's homespun "Mayberry" wisdom; and her anecdotes and narratives, while seemingly disconnected and random, are nevertheless charming and succinct. In her recollections, we meet Johnny and June Carter Cash, and, of course, Patsy Cline. We learn that Cline loved rabbit and that Loretta served fried rabbit the last time she saw Cline before her untimely death in March of 1963. I was prepared not to like this cookbook at first glance...Others, like Naomi Judd's, produce consistently disappointing results, but every recipe we've tried from this book has been, frankly--to my surprise--outstanding. The breakfast casserole is superb, and we served it on Christmas morning, with champagne, to rave reviews. The sausage pinwheels and BLT dip were served with cocktails on New Year's Eve, and everyone asked for the recipes. From the desserts...The fudge pie is excellent! The recipes are easy to cook and don't require any alterations or tampering like some cookbook recipes do. I'm a little squeamish about some of the included recipes, like Kentucky frog legs and possum--her daddy's favorite dish (Loretta tells us that possum meat is tough, and must be cooked slowly and for a long time, and oily)--but these are regional dishes and give the book an historical context. These recipes are on par with what I think are the best cookbooks anywhere--church cookbooks that represent real tried and true recipes from Americans. There's nothing fancy here. Just a collection of recipes that have produced some good eats.

This is the best cookbook ever! .......2006-08-23

I can't boil water but I think this is the best, and only, cookbook I've ever bought.

I stopped cooking shortly after seeing my hotdog burst in the microwave as a child. Shocked and confused, I gave up cooking forever. Until now that is.

I actually bought this for Christal Rodgers. She is a big Loretta Lynn fan and she really seemed to enjoy reading this book as much as any human can enjoy reading a cookbook.

This book is a must have for any Loretta Lynn fan. I hope George Jones writes a book called "Fun in the kitchen with beer and whiskey" or something of that nature.

good comfort food, some nice pictures.......2006-04-15

This book succeeds pretty well on 3 fronts: as cookbook, fodder for LL fans, and cultural artifact. Many of the recipes are for high fat and cholesterol treats -- in other words, delicious, but best indulged in by people who burn a lot of calories. The homespun anecdotes from LL occasionally seem a bit strained -- one expects she was told to supply them in cases where there really wasn't much of a story -- but it all sounds sincere. The reproduced snapshots, many of them from the Lynn's domestic life going back to the 1950s, are interesting for LL fans. This book is widely remaindered and can be found for considerably less than you see here.

You know it's country ,if it's finger lickin' good........2006-04-03

Reading this book,one gets the feeling that they are visiting the Lynns in their home while fixin'supper. The book is a very light hearted read and you get to see how they had to use lots of love and ingenuity feeding all the family. Things may have been tough,but so were the people;and even when the variety may have been not what we are used to today; nobody ever went hungry. As a matter of fact ,the old saying that "We didn't even know we were poor,'cause everyone else was the same". I think it was Dolly Parton who said something to the effect , "You're never poor unless you think you are poor".
As time goes on, and Loretta's musical career skyrockets,we see their tastes really don't change. There are lots of recipes in the book that will bring back many fond memories of that great home cooking we enjoyed from our mothers and grandmothers;and even with all the cook books that get published;basic,simple home cooking is still the best.
Growing up in the Maritimes,our food was much the same except for a few of those Southern dishes like Possum,Squirrel and Grits.Of course, we had our Cod,Deer Meat and Dulse. But when the Cornbread and Molasses appeared on the table ,the feast was about to begin. As they say in Newfoundland; "Seal flippers and onions makes a hell of a meal". Don't try to order that in Tennennsee;but then you're not likely to find Possum stew on the menu in Newfoundland.
A wonderful read and we're going to cook up some of these great recipes;real soon ya'hear!

Easy to follow recipes.......2006-03-30

I just got the cookbook yesterday and I haven't been able to put it down. I keep reading the recipes making notes of which ones I want to make. Loretta makes some classic southern things such as Wilted Lettuce and Chocolate Gravy. There are recipes for every meal and she includes plenty of stories and pictures to go along with many of the recipes. The recipes have easy ingredients. Things that you can find in the store and many in your own kitchen. The directions are also easy to follow. Nothing that a novice cook couldn't do. I think that real Loretta fans will love this cookbook the most. I don't think that someone who heard "Coalminer's Daughter" once twenty years ago will get the full effect of this book. I love Loretta, so if you're like me, you won't go wrong with this book.

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Some interest but could have been much better

Havanese Champions, 1995-2003
Sharae Pata , and Jan Linzy
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Some interest but could have been much better.......2007-08-09

Lots of nice pictures but very little identification. It seems to me if you are going to do a book on champions from one year to another, you should identify who, where and what year the championships were from.

The best part of the book is at the end where you find lists of the highest producing sires and dams (however, no pictures of them.)
I would not buy another issue of this type of book unless it was done better. It could have been useful had the author put in a bit more effort. This is nothing more than a compliation of pictures stuck in a book.

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Excellent book

EXCELLENT!

Worth it!!

best book ever!!!!!!!!!

Ready, Set, Crochet is a great reference book

Ready, Set, Crochet: Learn to Crochet with 19 Hot Projects (Stand-Up Book)
Susie Johns
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Ready, Set, Crochet gives the many beginners taking up this trendy craft all the basics and beyond plus hip projects, in a cool stand-up format. Young women are discovering crochet, and women who made granny squares in college are picking it up again. Forget doilies and afghans, though-they want to make trendy hats, chunky tops, camisoles, even string bikinis. Ready, Set, Crochet is the book they want, with everything they'll ever need to know plus patterns and instructions for must-have fashion accessories.

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Excellent book.......2007-08-06

I usually get the books from the library and have a look at them before I decide if they are any good. I got this one from the library and decided I had to have this book. It is great for new crocheters and experienced ones also.
I am an experienced crocheter and I really loved this book so much so I have brought it off amazon. I am interested in crocheting cables and I havent been able to find a book with plain and understandable instructions on how to do this. This one has all this, great pictures and interesting techniques as well.
I think I may be able to make that cable jumper now with crochet instead of knitting it like I usually would.
Great book highly recommend it.

EXCELLENT!.......2007-03-04

This is an excellent learning tool for those who want to
learn crochet. I'm an avid knitter but want to learn
crochet especially in-the-round as I want to make my own
hats and caps, but I just couldn't find a book to get me
started.

This book has wonderful photos and close-ups of every technique.
The projects are slanted towards younger adults but can be
adapted for any age. A very well-thought-out book and easily
portable as it closes with its own velcro clasp. I highly recommend.

Worth it!!.......2006-09-23

This book is excellent. I am a relatively new crocheter and I have been looking for resources to help me expand my abilities. This book has excellent photos of a variety of different stitches. Their explanations are easy to understand and the projects are modern and cool. Great!

best book ever!!!!!!!!!.......2006-07-24

this is an awsome book my mom had to
help me with a few basics but it realy
deserves 5 stars!!! if i can do it
am adult can do it!!!trust me it is an
awsome book.

Ready, Set, Crochet is a great reference book.......2005-11-05

I found this book to be a great reference not only for the basic crochet stitches, but also for some more interesting and advanced stitches. It even has a little library of stitches with instructions and photos. Additionally, each section "lesson" has a project that uses that stitch or skill, for example a hat to learn both crocheting in rounds and the bobble stitch. The spiral wire binding and fold-up stand are also neat features. The photos are very good and help understanding the instruction. I highly recommend this book for both beginners and more advanced crocheters.

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Herbal Renaissance, Growing, Using & Understanding Herbs in the Modern World: Growing, Using & Understanding Herbs in the Modern World
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Learn practical and fun methods to teach kids to handle situations that used to make them feel stressed and inadequate. The tools in this book will enable children to feel empowered and in control. Kids gain an understanding of why situations get out of hand; what's going on with the individual who's making life difficult; and why putdowns, taunting, power struggles, and button-pushers happen and what to do about them.

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This Is Definitely For Everyone . . ........2001-09-30

I' have had the pleasure of hearing Ms. Sally Ogden speak, so when her book was released on the market I rushed out and bought a copy. It turns out that "Words Will Never Hurt Me" is both the funniest and most informative of books on childhood and general psychology to come out in years. Using a blend of heavy experience (over twenty years of firsthand teaching experience), humor, and...psychology, Ogden has created the ultimate guide to understanding the mentality those gawkish pre-teen and teenage years. Containing both insights and tips, "Words" is also bar none the most user-friendly book on psychology and teaching ever published. On top of all this, Ogden's words of wisdom apply not only to teaching and surviving in the years of adolescence, but to life and humankind in general. Ever wonder why your nextdoor neighbor is such a jerk? Sally Ogden may just be able to help.
So, I'll put this simply: Buy this book. Really. As a teacher's and parent's resource it is invaluable, but as a sort of window into the psyche of people in general it also excels.

Truly Enlightening..........2001-09-18

Obviously, Ogden utilizes her quick wit and vast knowledge of the human psyche to bring the reader into the realm of the elementary-to-middle-schooler's emotional state. It gives some terrific advice on helping your child handle situations that many of us at that age were intimidated by. Hopefully, this book becomes more circulated and popular on the Psychology bookshelves at the local bookstore, because it was definitely worth the read...

Truly Enlightening..........2001-09-18

Obviously, Ogden utilizes her quick wit and vast knowledge of the human psyche to bring the reader into the realm of the elementary school child's emotional state. It gives some terrific advice on getting your child to become more confident about themselves while handling situations that many of us at that age were intimidated by. Truly helpful and insightful, I definitely recommend it, and hope to see it become more in circulation on the Psychology shelves...

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African Music is devoted to ethnographic, anthropological, musicological, and popular studies of sub-Saharan African music from the 1890s to the present. The bibliography is organized into six basic sections. Section one covers works on cultural policy and the performing arts in sub-Saharan Africa, while section two provides a selected guide to works on ethnomusicology. Section three, the largest, deals with general works and regional/country studies of "traditional" sub-Saharan musics, defined most simply as the local village or rural musics of West, Central, Southern, and East Africa. General and regional/country studies of African pop music as well as biographical and critical studies of 275 popular musicians and groups are covered in section four. Section five focuses on the acculturated or "art" music traditions of Africa's Westernized elite, citing both general works and biographical/critical studies on African composers and performers. The sixth, and final, music section covers general studies on African church, or liturgical music. The items cited in these six sections range from books, dissertations, unpublished papers, and periodical and newspaper articles, to films, videotapes, and audiotapes in all of the major Western languages as well as several African ones. The three appendixes deal, respectively, with reference works on African music and culture; archives and research centers; and a selected discography listing both traditional and popular music recordings and outlets where they may be found. Four indexes--ethnic group, subject, artist and author--complete the work and provide a key to its 5,800 entries. By covering works from 1732 to the present, African Music offers not only the most up-to-date scholarship on the subject, but also the most comprehensive coverage currently available. It offers a much-needed, and long overdue resource for students, scholars, and librarians seeking to understand the musics of sub-Saharan Africa.

Shading TV guide: A black bibliographic perspective, 1953-1987

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George H Hill
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