Janet Patterson – författare

This is the first book to focus exclusively on Vincent Persichetti, whose widespread influence as composer, conductor, and educator has had a significant impact on twentieth-century American music. A gifted pianist, Persichetti often performed the works of others as well as his own, and many of his compositions have become classics of the twentieth-century repertoire. Because of his long teaching career and guest appearances at universities throughout the United States, Persichetti became an important figure in American musical education as well, and is the author of the definitive textbook on twentieth-century harmony. The present volume contains the most extensive selection of biographical material ever published on Persichetti, and provides a listing of his compositions by chronology and opus number. It details the premiere of each work and describes other major performances, which are cross-referenced to citations in the bibliography and discography. Following the annotated bibliography of more than 507 entries on all aspects of Persichetti's style and music is an annotated bibliographical section on Persichetti's writings. There is an extensive discography of commercially produced recordings which includes, for each selection, information on performers date of issue and recording company. In addition, the appendixes provide alphabetical, chronological, and opus-number-order listing of all his works.This volume, Number 16 in The Music Reference Collection: Bio-Bibliographies in Music, is intended as an introduction to Persichetti's life and work, and it provides a source of useful research materials for scholars, educators performers, historians, and professionals in the field of music.

Aphasia Rehabilitation: Clinical Challenges focuses on specific aphasia symptoms and clinical issues that present challenges for rehabilitation professionals. Contributed by experts in the field, each chapter presents a clinically relevant topic in detail while blending theoretical concepts with practical clinical applications. Part One provides in-depth coverage of complex aphasia symptoms and offers guidance for clinical implementation. Each topic is introduced with a review of contemporary literature followed by examples of problem-solving activities for treating patients with such symptoms. Part Two addresses clinical and service delivery issues that are at the forefront of modern clinical aphasiology and discusses how to implement them in daily clinical work. Key topics include evidence-based treatment, intensive treatment, and promoting patient motivationKEY FEATURES• Unique, in-depth approach to aphasia rehabilitation, with a specific focus on difficult clinical issues• Evidence-Based suggestions for treatment• Case Illustrations in each chapter bring concepts to life and facilitate student comprehension• Combines a thorough review of the pertinent literature with specific, focused clinical suggestions for implementation in contemporary clinical practiceApplicable Courses (Graduate Level)• Aphasia / Related Disorders• Aphasia Rehabilitation• Language Disorders

When Kate steps through a magic mirror, she finds herself in a world where time goes backwards. Mme. Wadjinski acts as her guide as Kate relives the crucial moments of her life.The old War Horse, Jasper remembers nothing beyond the smell of explosives and the noise of muskets. One day his friend Prince suggests they make a break for freedom.The other stories range from light-hearted humour as Gangsta Grannie wards off would-be muggers with her brolly, to more serious topics. Most of them have a twist in the tale.If you like imaginative and original stories, you will enjoy this book.