Gordon M Cox

Living Music in Schools 1923-1999: Studies in the History of Music Education in England

A History of Music Education in England, 1872-1928

Sir Arthur Somervell on Music Education: His Writings, Speeches and Letters (Classic Texts in Music Education)

Sir Arthur Somervell (1863-1937), composer and educationist, influenced the musical and educational life of England over four decades. Remembered today principally as an accomplished composer of songs and choral works, he also worked for twenty-eight years as one of His Majesty's Inspectors of Schoo...

JUST GET THROUGH the DAY: Tortured by the Japanese, Ignored by the Veterans Administration,The History of post-traumatic stress syndrome

Having lived through the Second World War I was familiar with the slang word “Jap” for the Japanese during and after the war. But it’s been many decades since I last heard or read the word. This story brought it all back to me as I edited content from Mr. Cox’s story, its writer. For effect, and wit...

Music in Educational Thought and Practice: A Survey from 800 BC (Classic Texts in Music Education)

From its first appearance, this volume has been considered a standard text in music education courses worldwide, tracing the development of music as an educational force from the dawn of European civilisation in ancient Crete, Sparta, and Athens to today. It is a fascinating exploration of the peopl...

The Origins and Foundations of Music Education: Cross-Cultural Historical Studies of Music in Compulsory Schooling (Continuum Studies in Educational Research)

This landmark collection explores the origins and foundations of music education across five continents and considers:- the inclusion of music as part of the compulsory school curriculum in the context of the historical and political landscape- the aims, objectives and content of the music curriculu...

Hollywood to Honolulu, The Story of the Los Angeles Steamship Company

For over a decade during the Roaring Twenties, a great white ocean liner would sail from berth 156 in Los Angeles every Saturday. The pier was packed with waving and cheering people looking up at the happy passengers crowding the railings. The vessel's band on deck played jazz tunes and popular favo...

The Origins and Foundations of Music Education: Cross-Cultural Historical Studies of Music in Compulsory Schooling (Continuum Studies in Educational Research)

This landmark collection explores the origins and foundations of music education across five continents and considers:• the inclusion of music as part of the compulsory school curriculum in the context of the historical and political landscape• the aims, objectives and content of the music curriculu...

Mr. and Mrs. Romance: How to Fix a Broken Marriage with Romance Tips and Hints

Romance Tips and Hints can help to fix a broken marriage in a variety of ways. It seems that a common thread between any relationship; is that when things begin to get out of hand, We naturally forget boundaries and neutral grounds. Romance Tips can help bring spice back into the bedroom by openin...

The Interpretation of Igneous Rocks (1995 Reprint)

Our aim in writing this book is to try to show how igneous rocks can be persuaded to reveal some ofthe secrets of their origins. The data of igneous rocks consist of field relations, texture, mineralogy, and geochemistry. Additionally, experimental petrology tells us how igneous systems might be exp...