David Toop is an English author whose work delves into sound culture and improvisation. His writing explores the profound connection between sound, music, and the human experience, often blurring the lines between criticism, history, and personal reflection. Toop's approach is characterized by its interdisciplinarity and his ability to link seemingly disparate concepts and musical genres. His work challenges readers to consider how we perceive and interpret the sounds that surround us.
Delving into the cultural and musical significance of Dr. John's "Gris-Gris," the book offers a forensic analysis of this iconic LP. It explores the rich tapestry of New Orleans culture, the fusion of various musical styles, and the spiritual themes interwoven throughout the album. By examining the context of its creation and the artist's unique persona, the narrative reveals how "Gris-Gris" transcends mere music to become a profound statement on identity and heritage.
"You've been preparing for this moment for years--but as a Christian parent, you are well aware of the kind of ideological indoctrination that takes place on most college campuses. Will your child make it through the next four years with his faith intact? This is a question syndicated radio host Stephen Arterburn hears regularly from his listeners. In Understanding and Loving Your College Student, he teams with life coach James Phillis to help parents develop in their kids a love for God that encompasses their heart, soul, mind, and strength and a love for their neighbors on campus, as well as themselves. This book will help parents of kids still in junior high or high school lay a solid groundwork for living out their faith, offer tools for helping your child select the right school, including financial aid tips, help you let go of the reins of your child's life as he becomes an adult (and makes mistakes in the process), and help you transition from having a child in your home to having a relationship with the adult you have raised.
Targeting men seeking transformation, this book offers guidance for those feeling stagnant and unfulfilled. It serves as a valuable resource for individuals wanting to inspire the men in their lives to rediscover their passion and energy. Ideal for personal growth or as a thoughtful gift, it aims to reignite the spark that may have faded over time.
When most parenting books were written decades ago, they did not address—nor could they address—all of the issues parents would face today in the era of technology and excess. Parents do not need another article that contradicts the last one they read; rather, they need insights, techniques, and strategies to tackle the issues of twenty-first-century parenting. That’s what the Understanding and Loving Your Child series of books will do. Understanding and Loving Your Child Who Smokes Pot will give parents methods they can use to connect with and support their children who use marijuana. These tools will equip parents to avoid conflict and shame while they continue to love and guide their child.
When most parenting books were written decades ago, they did not address—nor could they address—all the issues parents would face today in the era of technology and excess. Parents do not need another article that contradicts the last one they read; rather, they need insights, techniques, and strategies to tackle the issues of twenty-first-century parenting. That’s what the Understanding and Loving Your Child series of books will do.Understanding and Loving Your Child with ADHD will guide parents with methods they can use to help children who suffer from ADHD build character and competence rather than conflict, failure, shame, or disconnection.
David Toop has become one of our most significant touchstones of contemporary music writing and reportage. Flutter Echo is his memoir of a life enchanted with all aspects of music both composed and abstract.
In the 1970s David Toop became preoccupied with the possibility that music was no longer bounded by formalities of audience: the clapping, the booing, the short attention span, the demand for instant gratification. Considering sound and listening as foundational practices in themselves leads music into a thrilling new territory: stretched time, wilderness, video monitors, singing sculptures, weather, meditations, vibration and the interior resonance of objects, interspecies communications, instructional texts, silent actions, and performance art. Toop sought to document the originality and unfamiliarity of this work from his perspective as a practitioner and writer. The challenge was to do so without being drawn back into the domain of music while still acknowledging the vitality and hybridity of twentieth-century musics as they moved toward art galleries, museums, and site-specificity. Toop focused on practitioners, whose stories are as compelling as the theoretical and abstract implications of their works. 'Inflamed Invisible' collects more than four decades of David Toop's essays, reviews, interviews, and experimental texts, drawing us into the company of artists and their concerns, not forgetting the quieter, unsung voices. The volume is an offering, an exploration of strata of sound that are the crossing points of sensory, intellectual, and philosophical preoccupations, layers through which objects, thoughts and air itself come alive as the inflamed invisible
Each day your character is tried and tested. How will you respond? How will you act when no one is watching? These 100 devotional readings remind us of the importance of character: keeping it, building it, and passing it on to the next generation.Stephen Arterburn of New Life Ministries shows how to walk in integrity, stay rooted in Scripture, and set an example for the next generation in this 100-day devotional. From maintaining integrity to growing in faithfulness, each of the 100 reflections provides a short devotional, a key Bible verse, inspiring quotes, and a prayer.There are no shortcuts to building character. It's a lifetime journey. It's a daily decision. It's what you do when no one is looking. It's how you act when trials come. Your character matters to God, and this devotional daily equips you to grow godly character, resist common pitfalls, and overcome temptations--one day at a time.Features:* Daily devotions on 100 character-building topics* Thought-provoking personal questions and practical applications* Powerful prayers inspired by Scripture* Short enough to be read in five minutes with further study options* Insights from Stephen Arterburn, bestselling author of Every Man's Battle (over 1 million copies sold) and Healing Is a Choice
This practical guide helps spouses to understand what drives sexual addiction and how to find healing after betrayal. When Jason Martinkus confessed his infidelity to his wife, Shelley, she wasn't sure she could ever trust him again. Together they began a difficult but redemptive journey of understanding sexual addiction. In this book, Jason and Shelley join Stephen Arterburn to address the following: What sexual addiction is and how to know if someone is addicted How to understand the roller coaster of post betrayal emotions Guidance in developing boundaries What to do if a spouse doesn't want to recover This is a valuable resource for anyone who loves someone addicted to sex or pornography.
Each day provides opportunities for us to renew our focus on God. When we center our lives on him, we worship him, not only with our words and deeds, but also with our prayers. This text contains one hundred devotional readings that are intended toremind you of the need for prayer and the power of prayer. The ideas in this book are also intended to remind you of the eternalpromises found in God's holy word. In addition to the devotional, each session provides several options for contemplation, memorization, and reflection. If you're facing a powerful temptation or a seemingly unsolvable problem, don't give up and don't stop praying. Instead, keep searching for direction--God's direction. And while you're at it, keep searching for perspective and wisdom--starting with God's wisdom. This book will help you discover the comfort, the power,and the peace that only he can give.