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  The Mechanism of the Human Voice

  Emil Behnke

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  We are living in an age which is singularly poor in fine voices, both male and female, and with regard to the tenors of the present time there is this additional misfortune, that, as a rule, their voices do not last, but are often worn out in a very few years; in many instances while their owners are still under training, and before they have had an opportunity of making their appearance in public. If we remember that there was a time when most beautiful and highly cultivated voices were so plentiful that even in comparatively small towns there were to be found Opera Companies consisting of excellent singers, we may well ask ourselves how this remarkable change for the worse has come about.  
  People have attempted to account for it in various ways. Up to the middle of the last century women were forbidden by Ecclesiastical Law to take part in church music. The voices of boys being available only for a very short time, means were taken to prevent their voices from breaking, and thus a class of male soprani and contralti was created, who made their first appearance in Rome in the beginning of the 17th century, and to these singers the education of the female voices was soon almost exclusively entrusted.  
  In the middle of the last century, however, when women were permitted to participate in church music, there was no longer any occasion to procure artificial female voices, and these singers gradually died out, though there were still some of them living and teaching in the beginning of the present century. 

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  Clean Your House Like a Pro -...

  Grace Burke

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  Do you dream of a clean, functional home, but don’t have the time? Do you want your home to sparkle, but lack the skills to bring it to life? If this sounds like you, keep listening.Clean Your House Like a Pro was written for anyone who dreams of a clean, purposeful home and has found one roadblock after another trying to get to that point.  
  It’s here to take the burdens of housekeeping off you and help you grow to appreciate the routine of cleaning. It takes the guesswork out of the effectiveness of different cleaning products by providing its own set of test results. It gathers the massive bulk of cleaning tasks and breaks them down in a way that returns your weekends to you. In this audiobook you will learn:	•	The Secret Strategies Used by Pros to Deep Clean Every Room… in Only 10 Minutes!	•	The #1 Exercise to Eliminate Cleaning Anxiety Forever	•	The Most Effective Cleaning Supplies to Dramatically Transform Every Surface	•	A 7-Day Cleaning Plan to Make Your Entire Home Spotless in Just 1 Hour Per Day	•	Over 15 Easy DIY Cleaner Recipes, Guaranteed to Save You Money	•	How to Put Your Home in Maintenance Mode with A Streamlined Monthly Schedule… And So Much More! 
  The cleaning strategies in this audiobook are so easy to follow, you will succeed in making your home spotless even if you have very little time… or cleaning skills! 
  Housekeeping will no longer feel like a chore as you learn how to break down the most critical tasks in an easy-to-follow manner. You will quickly experience a refreshing state of joy and balance after seeing the results of your newly clean house.

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  Sicily: Land of Love and Strife...

  John Julius Norwich

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  In Sicily: Land of Love and Strife, A Filmmaker's Journey, the process of capturing the island nation on film is revealed. A country rich with natural beauty and historic sites, and a people distinguished by their passion, struggles, philosophy, and the depth and diversity of their culture, has unfortunately been overshadowed by its association with organized crime. Spano invites the listener to follow him on his journey to celebrate the real Sicily, and to change the public perception of his family’s homeland.

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  Car Talk: Maternal Combustion -...

  Tom Magliozzi, Ray Magliozzi

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  Moms have served honorably in the minivan wars. Negotiated conflicting advise between husbands and fathers. Now brothers Tom and Ray Magliozzi give mothers their due respect in this new collection of calls from Car Talk.

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  From Fiber to Fabric - The...

  Harriet Hargrave

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  The quilter’s definitive resource on the selection, use, and care of today’s textiles.    This book from an internationally known quiltmaker and teacher is a thorough reference filled with fabric facts. Along with easy-to-understand directions for testing fiber content, thread count, colorfastness, lightfastness, washfastness, and shrinkage, you’ll find:   Information on the effects of water and detergents on different fabrics and dyesThread compatibility and batting selection chartsRecommendations for storing quilts   With a better understanding of how textiles are made, what to consider when buying them, and how to care for them once you bring them home, you will have much more enjoyment and less stress as you create your wonderful quilts.

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  Gondola

  Donna Leon

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  The international bestselling author delivers “a delightful look at the gondola as cultural icon, marvel of construction and object of romance and mystery” (Judith Malafronte, Opera News). 
   
  Of all the trademarks of Venice—and there are many, from the gilded Basilica of San Marco to the melancholy Bridge of Sighs—none is more ubiquitous than the gondola. In Gondola, the acclaimed “American with the Venetian heart,” tells the fascinating story of this famous boat, complete with gorgeous full-color illustrations (The Washington Post). 
   
  First used in medieval Venice as a deftly maneuverable getaway boat, the gondola evolved over the centuries into a floating pleasure palace, bedecked in silk, that facilitated the romantic escapades of the Venetian elite. Sumptuary laws turned it black—a gleaming, elegant hue for a boat manned by robust gondolieri in their iconic black-and-white-striped shirts and straw hats. 
   
  Each boat is carefully fashioned in a maestro’s workshop—though Leon also recounts a tale of an American friend who attempted to make a gondola all on his own. Once its arched prow pushes off from the dock, the single Venetian at its oar just might break out in a barcarole, the popular songs sung by gondolieri.  
   
  Please note this ebook edition does not include audio recordings.

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