New Releases

Harris, Paul and Crozier, Rochard. (2000). The Music Teacher's Companion: A Practical Guide, International edition. London, UK: (Associated Board of the Royal.Schools of Music) ABRSM Publishing.

144 pages. handbook for instrumental and singing teachers, relevant for working at home or in schools, full-time or part-time, teaching individuals or groups. Harris and Crozier provide advice from their experience on teaching rhythm, scales, sight reading, improvising, composing, and the psychology of motivation, monitoring student work, teaching students with special requirements, practising, pros and cons of examinations, competitions, festivals, and further education. The book also contains forms for lesson plans, student profiles, termly overviews and attendance registers.

Note that Oxford University Press is the exclusive distributor for ABRSM Publishing. In Canada, contact Ward's Music. In USA, contact Theodore Presser.

Carducci, Bernardo. (1999). Shyness: A Bold New Approach. New York, NY: HarperPerennial.

384 pages. This book is intended to enlighten and empower shy people who feel they are cut off from the world. Dr. Carducci explains the basic principles of shyness; discusses the physical, mental, and emotional expressions of shyness; and explores the biological, psychological, and societal roots of shyness. He provides numerous self-assessment quizzes and strategies to overcome self-defeating behaviors and to respect their unique qualities. The book is based on Carducci's belief that shy individuals can work, live and love successfully by continuously explanding their comfort zone in an ever-changing global environment.

Childre, Doc & Martin, Howard with Beech, Donna. (1999). The HeartMath® Solution. New York, NY: HarperSanFrancisco.

281 pages. The HeartMath Solution describes the groundbreaking work of the Institute of HeartMath. The Institute's program is based on the research of its team of cardiologiests, physicists, psychiatrists, and other medical experts. Their system includes simple techniques such as Freeze-Frame®, Cut-Thu®, and Heart Lock-In® which balance our heart rhythms and hormone levels, increase DHEA, and boost our immune system. The Institute believes that we can harness our heart's "intelligence" to live a healthier life with greater potential. This book shares the techniques which the Institute teaches to individuals and corporations around the world. You can also visit their website at http://www.heartmath.com

Updated: December 18, 2000.