Frieda Ruh – illustratör

A colourful and comedic look at how sound works and its impact on all of us - from bat squeaks to Beethoven - written by best-selling author, composer, violinist, teacher and broadcaster, Richard Mainwaring!What's All That Noise? is packed with true stories of sounds in nature and technology, and delves into the science behind it all. From the call of the loneliest whale, to the toot of Tutankhamun's trumpet, from the specialist shape of our curly cochlea, to the perfect recipe for a smash-hit pop song (according to science!), this book is a spectacular way-in to understanding sound waves, volume, frequency, rhythm, music composition and more! The book also features several activities and opportunities for hands-on learning and fun with sounds, plus free access to a YouTube playlist of recordings from the author to really get the sound exploration going! With stylish and timeless art from illustrator, designer and letter artist, Frieda Ruh, What's All That Noise? is the perfect package for budding scientists and musicians aged 8 and up.Richard has also written on this topic for adults, in the best-selling Everybody Hertz: The Amazing World of Frequency, from Bad Vibes to Good Vibrations (also called What the Ear Hears (and Doesn't): Inside the Extraordinary Everyday World of Frequency in the US)

Cue the music! Inspired by the "play-off" music during an awards show that signals when it's time for someone to wrap up their speech, this humorous desk accessory for the home or office is the perfect way to let a coworker, spouse, or child know it's time for them to wrap up their long-winded monologue and get lost. Just give the button a press and let the music do the work for you!- Fun Desktop Button that Plays Music: Measuring 2.75 inches in diameter, this hilarious button plays a selection of iconic awards ceremony "playoff music" when pressed - Illustrated Mini Book: Includes an illustrated mini book with countless excuses for getting out of unwanted conversations- Perfect Gag Gift: It's the ideal gift for new graduates entering the workforce and White Elephant gift exchanges at the office- Pocket Sized: Small enough to take on the go, keep in the office, or as a stocking stufferIncludes button or coin cell batteries.

A colourful and comedic look at how sound works and its impact on all of us - from bat squeaks to Beethoven - written by best-selling author, composer, violinist, teacher and broadcaster, Richard Mainwaring!What's All That Noise? is packed with true stories of sounds in nature and technology, and delves into the science behind it all. From the call of the loneliest whale, to the toot of Tutankhamun's trumpet, from the specialist shape of our curly cochlea, to the perfect recipe for a smash-hit pop song (according to science!), this book is a spectacular way-in to understanding sound waves, volume, frequency, rhythm, music composition and more! The book also features several activities and opportunities for hands-on learning and fun with sounds, plus free access to a YouTube playlist of recordings from the author to really get the sound exploration going! With stylish and timeless art from illustrator, designer and letter artist, Frieda Ruh, What's All That Noise? is the perfect package for budding scientists and musicians aged 8 and up.Richard has also written on this topic for adults, in the best-selling Everybody Hertz: The Amazing World of Frequency, from Bad Vibes to Good Vibrations (also called What the Ear Hears (and Doesn't): Inside the Extraordinary Everyday World of Frequency in the US)