' World music' emerged as an invention of the West from encounters with other cultures This book draws readers into a remarkable range of these historical encounters in which music had the power to evoke the exotic & to give voice to the voiceless In the course of the volume's eight chapters the reader witnesses music's involvement in the modern world but also the individual moments & particular histories that are crucial to an understanding of music's diversity World Music is wide-ranging in its geographical scope yet individual chapters provide in-depth treatments of selected music cultures & regional music histories The book frequently zooms in on repertoires & musicians
- such as Bob Marley Bartok & Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
- & attempts to account for world music's growing presence & popularity at the beginning of the twenty-first century ABOUT THE SERIES The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas & enthusiasm to make interesting & challenging topics highly readable

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Please note this is a region B Blu-ray & will require a region B or region free Blu-ray player in order to play From the coast of the Pacific Ocean through mangrove forests to the tropical rainforests of Costa Rica
- watch the ancient forest unfold in front of your eyes with this incredible 3D expedition! Visit the tropical rainforest of the Natural Heritage Site Guanacaste & meet the iguanas deadly snakes & capuchin monkeys as well as being introduced to the world s last primitive & indigenous race The Maleku Indians Covering 100000 hectares & containing 200 metre-tall mountains this incredible place is home to more than 230000 species that thrive in this incredible landscape Come visit one of the world s last paradises in 3D now! Certificate Exempt from Classification
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Please note this is a region B Blu-ray & will require a region B or region free Blu-ray player in order to play Panama home to one of the most incredible World Natural Heritage site of La Amistad contains an insurmountable number of living beings; creatures that live in the foliage & plants that rise high above the clouds Echoing through the trees at dawn the howler monkey wakens all those that are asleep stirring the birds in the trees & snakes in the undergrowth In incredible 3D you are shown the magic of Mother Nature as you discover how this intricate ecosystem supports & keeps alive our global climate whilst being the source of so much fascination wonder & awe-inspiring discoveries! ...

Embark on an adventure unlike any before to an all new WORLD OF FINAL FANTASY With charming stylized visuals for both the young & the young at heart players will collect raise & battle iconic monsters by stacking them to form adorable yet strategic monster towers The memorable legends of FINAL FANTASY come to life in this imaginative colorful world as an epic story fit for the smallest of heroes unfolds Two siblings journey to a mysterious land to rediscover their lost memories In this peculiar place where stacking things on one’s head is perfectly normal the young monster tamers will encounter new friends & familiar FINAL FANTASY heroes as they learn the truth about their pasts A New Twist on Classic Battles Master an all new battle system where players can utilize their captured monsters to create powerful towers of monsters to fight foes Use the monsters’ size element & order effectively to win the battle! Customize Evolve & Saddle Up Strategize over endless customization options by turning monsters into ability-boosting magicite leveling & evolving them to gain new specializations or simply ride them to travel faster over the vast landscapes of this toy-like world A World of Vertical Possibility Dive into vertically stacked dungeons & use creature abilities & magicite effects to get past obstacles & progress In this world of stacking objects the sky is truly the limit! World Of Final Fantasy Day One Edition

Includes:: Extra Digital Content (Sephiroth Summon Red Bonnetberry White Chocobo Glow Moogle) Japanese VO DLC Play the game with the Japanese voice-overs

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Embark on an adventure unlike any before to an all new World Of Final Fantasy With charming stylized visuals for both the young & the young at heart players will collect raise & battle iconic monsters by stacking them to form adorable yet strategic monster towers The memorable legends of FINAL FANTASY come to life in this imaginative colorful world as an epic story fit for the smallest of heroes unfolds Two siblings journey to a mysterious land to rediscover their lost memories In this peculiar place where stacking things on one’s head is perfectly normal the young monster tamers will encounter new friends & familiar FINAL FANTASY heroes as they learn the truth about their pasts A New Twist on Classic Battles Master an all new battle system where players can utilize their captured monsters to create powerful towers of monsters to fight foes Use the monsters’ size element & order effectively to win the battle! Customize Evolve & Saddle Up Strategize over endless customization options by turning monsters into ability-boosting magicite leveling & evolving them to gain new specializations or simply ride them to travel faster over the vast landscapes of this toy-like world A World of Vertical Possibility Dive into vertically stacked dungeons & use creature abilities & magicite effects to get past obstacles & progress In this world of stacking objects the sky is truly the limit! World Of Final Fantasy Day One Edition
Includes: Extra Digital Content (Sephiroth Summon Red Bonnetberry White Chocobo Glow Moogle) Japanese VO DLC Play the game with the Japanese voice-overs
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Embark on an adventure unlike any before to an all new WORLD OF FINAL FANTASY With charming stylized visuals for both the young & the young at heart players will collect raise & battle iconic monsters by stacking them to form adorable yet strategic monster towers The memorable legends of FINAL FANTASY come to life in this imaginative colorful world as an epic story fit for the smallest of heroes unfolds Two siblings journey to a mysterious land to rediscover their lost memories In this peculiar place where stacking things on one’s head is perfectly normal the young monster tamers will encounter new friends & familiar FINAL FANTASY heroes as they learn the truth about their pasts A New Twist on Classic Battles Master an all new battle system where players can utilize their captured monsters to create powerful towers of monsters to fight foes Use the monsters’ size element & order effectively to win the battle! Customize Evolve & Saddle Up Strategize over endless customization options by turning monsters into ability-boosting magicite leveling & evolving them to gain new specializations or simply ride them to travel faster over the vast landscapes of this toy-like world A World of Vertical Possibility Dive into vertically stacked dungeons & use creature abilities & magicite effects to get past obstacles & progress In this world of stacking objects the sky is truly the limit! ...

Embark on an adventure unlike any before to an all new World Of Final Fantasy With charming stylized visuals for both the young & the young at heart players will collect raise & battle iconic monsters by stacking them to form adorable yet strategic monster towers The memorable legends of FINAL FANTASY come to life in this imaginative colorful world as an epic story fit for the smallest of heroes unfolds Two siblings journey to a mysterious land to rediscover their lost memories In this peculiar place where stacking things on one’s head is perfectly normal the young monster tamers will encounter new friends & familiar FINAL FANTASY heroes as they learn the truth about their pasts A New Twist on Classic Battles Master an all new battle system where players can utilize their captured monsters to create powerful towers of monsters to fight foes Use the monsters’ size element & order effectively to win the battle! Customize Evolve & Saddle Up Strategize over endless customization options by turning monsters into ability-boosting magicite leveling & evolving them to gain new specializations or simply ride them to travel faster over the vast landscapes of this toy-like world A World of Vertical Possibility Dive into vertically stacked dungeons & use creature abilities & magicite effects to get past obstacles & progress In this world of stacking objects the sky is truly the limit! ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play The unique talents of one of Britain&s brightest comedy stars are on display in this hilarious video Lee Evans burst onto the st&-up comedy circuit as the winner of the prestigious Perrier Award & here he delivers his unique brand of physical humour in a series of short comedy dramas shot on film Ordinary situations are turned into scenes of hysterical & mind bending comedy whether it&s meeting his girlfriend&s parents for the fist time in & Meet the Folks& (co-starring Prunella Scales Tony Selby & Caroline Aherne) sharing a sleeping carriage with his girlfriend on a train in & Off the Rails& (co-starring Jo Unwin) or working in an all-night petrol station in & Late Shift& (co-starring John Thomson) This DVD also contains & Mr Confidence& (with Samantha Beckinsale) & & Special Delivery& (with Amanda Dickinson & Andy Lindon) Evans& performances are always at a frantic pace & he has been likened to all four Marx Brothers rolled into one Actors Lee Evans Samantha Beckinsale Michael Gould John Thomson Phil Daniels Caroline Aherne Prunella Scales Amanda Dickinson Tony Selby Jo Unwin & Andy Lindon Director Jim Doyle & Andrew Gillman Certificate PGYear 1995 Screen Fullscreen 43 Languages English
- Dolby Digital (20) Stereo Duration 1 hour & 40 minutes (approx) Region Region 2
- Will only play on European Region 2 or multi-region DVD players

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Features ' White Whales & Narwhals' ' The Chattering Of Ghosts' ' Penguin Baywatch' ' Springtime For The Weedel Seal' ' The Tick & The Bird' & ' Leopard Seal's Share' ...

It takes a special hero to join the NEXO KNIGHTS (TM) team! In this official guide you'll meet the NEXO KNIGHTS heroes discover the history of Knighton & the Cloud of Monstrox explore the knights' newest gear learn all about their shields enemies vehicles weapons & more! If that wasn't enough you'll also get a sneak peek at what's next for the heroes of Knighton It's everything you wanted to know about the NEXO KNIGHTS heroes! ...