In his first book The Daily Adventures of Mixerman" the author detailed the frustrating & often hilarious goings on during the process of recording a major-label b&. Musicians engineers & producers laughed & cried at the crazy goings-on theyd never imagined
- or recognized all too well. Now Mixerman turns his razor-sharp gaze to the art of mixing & gives followers & the uninitiated reason to hope
- if not for logic & civility in the recording studio then at least for a good sounding record. With a firm commitment to art over technology & to maintaining a grasp of each Mixerman outlines his own approach to recording success based on his years mixing records in all genres of music for all kinds of artists often under trying circumstances. As he states in his introduction to the new volume even if youre not a professional mixer even if youre a musician trying to mix your own work or a studio owner in a smaller market you have your own set of pressures to deal with while youre mixing. Regardless of what those pressures are its important to identify & recognize them if for no other reason than so you can learn to completely ignore them. But how? Thats where the Zen comes in."

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The real cycle youre working on is a cycle called yourself." One of the most important & influential books of the past half-century Robert M. Pirsigs " Zen & the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance" is a powerful moving & penetrating examination of how we live & a meditation on how to live better. The narrative of a father on a summer motorcycle trip across Americas Northwest with his young son it becomes a profound personal & philosophical odyssey into lifes fundamental questions. A true modern classic it remains at once touching & transcendent resonant with the myriad confusions of existence & the small essential triumphs that propel us forward." ...

Zen Buddhism conveys its profound truths through epigrams parable & brief enigmatic & often amusing stories of the masters. In addition to 101 Zen Stories" this volume contains " The Gateless Gate" a collection of "koans" or puzzles & "10 Bulls" an illustrated account of a bull-hunt." ...

Each of us carries a song inside us the song that makes us human. ZEN GUITAR provides the key to unlocking this song
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The path to achieving Zen (a balance between the body & the mind) is brilliantly explained by Professor Eugen Herrigel in this timeless account. This book is the result of the authors six year quest to learn archery in the hands of Japanese Zen masters. It is an honest account of one mans journey to complete abandonment of the self & the Western principles that we use to define ourselves. Professor Herrigel imparts knowledge from his experiences & guides the reader through physical & spiritual lessons in a clear & insightful way. Mastering archery is not the key to achieving Zen & this is not a practical guide to archery. It is more a guide to Zen principles & learning & perfect for practitioners & non-practitioners alike. ...

In her prize-winning first novel Zennor in Darkness" Helen Dunmore reimagines the plight of D.H. Lawrence & his German wife hiding out in Cornwall during the First World War. Spring 1917 & war haunts the Cornish coastal village of Zennor: ships are being sunk by U-boats strangers are treated with suspicion & newspapers are full of spy stories. Into this turmoil come D. H Lawrence & his German wife Frieda hoping to escape the war-fever that grips London. They befriend Clare Coyne a young artist struggling to console her beloved cousin John William who is on leave from the trenches & suffering from shell-shock. Yet the dark tide of gossip & innuendo means that Zennor is neither a place of recovery nor of escape.. ." Helen Dunmore mesmerizes you with her magical pen". (" Daily Mail"). "A beautiful & inspired novel". (John le Carre). " Secrets unspoken words lies that have the truth wrapped up in them somewhere make Dunmores stories ripple with menace & suspense". (" Sunday Times"). Helen Dunmore has published eleven novels with Penguin: " Zennor in Darkness" which won the Mc Kitterick Prize; " Burning Bright"; "A Spell of Winter" which won the Orange Prize; " Talking to the Dead"; " Your Blue-Eyed Boy"; " With Your Crooked Heart"; " The Siege" which was shortlisted for the 2001 Whitbread Novel of the Year Award & for the Orange Prize for Fiction 2002; " Mourning Ruby"; " House of Orphans"; " Counting the Stars" & " The Betrayal" which was longlisted for the Man Booker Prize 2010. She is also a poet childrens novelist & short-story writer." ...

This small & super stapler has a number of great features. It takes No. 10 staples which you can keep in the handy stapler storage compartment in the base. The back has a staple remover & the slider mechanism has a gap through which you can see when you are running out of staples. The stapler has a 15 sheet capacity comes with a pack of 1000 staples & measures Approx. 95mm in length. Also comes with a 10 year manufacturer’s guarantee. ...

Zendalas combine the inspiration of the Mandala with Zentangle art. Bring your Zentangles full circle with 40 new tangle patterns & ideas for making these beautiful sacred circles. Talented Certified Zentangle Teachers share their tips & designs for using watercolours & circular stencils making mini Zendalas on metal rim tags creating a Zendala spinner or using the pre-strung tiles from website. By following the step-by-step instructions inside youll find the process of Zentangle to be simple & truly relaxing. ...

Unwind Tangle & Relax! In Zentangle Untangled Kass Hall introduces you to the fun & relaxing doodling" process of Zentangle (c)--an engaging art form that uses repetitive patterns to create striking works of art that anyone can achieve regardless of age or artistic ability. Following an explanation of the Zentangle (c) process inside you will find 12 step-by-step demonstrations showing you how to create enticing tangle patterns followed by several examples of how to add eye-popping color to your pieces as well as fun ways to use tangles in your art journals. Captivating pieces from Kass & a slew of other artists will further satisfy your craving for inspiration! Inside you will find: 12 step-by-step demonstrations of tangle patterns to make getting started easy! Different ways to introduce color a variety of art materials photography & much more to your pieces. How to take your pen-&-ink tangles to the next step by enhancing them digitally!" ...

Elegant letters are the perfect way to personalise a greeting card stationery or a memorable gift. Turn mundane mail into envelopes that promise something really special. Send special tangled thank-you notes & enclosure cards for showers weddings & baby announcements. Using the relaxing process of Zentangle you can create unique letters with stunning details & sumptuous backgrounds
- one tangle at a time. You'll be amazed as delightful designs flow beautifully from your h&.
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