I Can't Whistle


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Do you know how to whistle? Tom was sad because he couldn't whistle at all. He heard lots of whistling sounds everywhere he went. He wanted to learn how to whistle. Reading Level 8/F&P Level D




Because I Can't Whistle


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Steves work has appeared in literary publications in America, England, Canada, France, Ireland, Wales, Scotland, India Australia, and New Zealand. He has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize in Poetry in 2002, 2003 & 2006. Recently, his work has appeared in The Wallace Stevens Journal, The Mid-American Poetry Review, The Evergreen Review Ambit, Atlantic, Orbis, Poetry Bay, The Yellow Medicine Review & The Sun. In England he won a Readers Award in Orbis Magazine for his poem Hawks. In the United States he won the Josh Samuels Annual Poetry Competition (2003) for his poem: The Man Who Loved Mermaids. His play THE KILLER had its world premiere at the GARAGE THEATER in Long Beach, California (Sept- October 2006). He received the Distinguished Alumnus Award from Chapman University for his writing. Most recently his poem Gregors Wings was nominated for The Best of The Net by Poetic Diversity.




How to Whistle


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MouthSounds


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Presents instructions on making sounds and special effects, including how to create sounds for vocal characters, animals, musical instruments, and street noises, along with tips for actors, musicians, and puppeteers.




Mastering the Flute with William Bennett


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For the first time the exercises and teaching methods of world-renowned flutist William Bennett are featured in one workbook. After more than a decade of study with Bennett and many of his students, Roderick Seed has documented the tools that have made Bennett known for his ability to give the flute the depth, dignity, and grandeur of the voice or the stringed instrument. Topics range from how to overcome basic technical difficulties, such as pitch control, to the tools for phrasing, prosody, tone, and intonation needed for playing with different dynamics and ranges of expression. Advanced musicians will find useful exercises and techniques in this book that will deepen their knowledge and enjoyment of making music and help them in their quest to master the flute.




The Low Whistle Book


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A low whistle is a tinwhistle or pennywhistle with a six-finger note below B-flat. Focusing on the low D whistle but applicable to all low whistles, this book and CD set offers everything one needs to know about how to play the low whistle, including ornamentation, history, and fantastic tunes. This book can be used by people that have never played the whistle before. The tutor section covers the basics and moves on to explain Irish decorations in detail. Even if you already play the standard-size tin whistle, you will find many parts of this book useful in terms of technique. The tunes section contains many unusual pieces which have been researched and collected from many sources. These highlight the characteristic sound of the low whistle and range in difficulty from easy to show off! The enclosed free tutor CD contains 79 tracks, covering approximately the first half of the book.




Whistling Vivaldi: And Other Clues to How Stereotypes Affect Us (Issues of Our Time)


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The acclaimed social psychologist offers an insider’s look at his research and groundbreaking findings on stereotypes and identity. Claude M. Steele, who has been called “one of the few great social psychologists,” offers a vivid first-person account of the research that supports his groundbreaking conclusions on stereotypes and identity. He sheds new light on American social phenomena from racial and gender gaps in test scores to the belief in the superior athletic prowess of black men, and lays out a plan for mitigating these “stereotype threats” and reshaping American identities.




Whistle for Willie


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Since it was first published in 1964, Whistle for Willie has delighted millions of young readers with its nearly wordless text and its striking collage artwork depicting the story of Peter, who longs to whistle for his dog. The New York Times wrote: "Mr. Keats' illustrations boldly, colorfully capture the child, his city world, and the shimmering heat of a summer's day."




Spinach in Your Boss's Teeth


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Whether you're seeking answers to modern workplace dilemmas or want more success in your interactions with others. Spinach in your boss's teeth is a practical etiquette guide for today's professional.




In the Dust of the Rabbi


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This sixth Faith Lessons volume takes you to Galilee in Israel where Jesus called his first disciples to follow Him. Then on to Priene and Didyma in Turkey where their disciples learned what it meant to follow the Rabbi.