Download or read book A Musical Journey Through Pregnancy written by Gabriel F. Federico and published by . This book was released on 2024 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A book for expectant parents The baby learns more inside the mother's womb than we can imagine-and not only learns, but also feels, memorizes, responds, acts, recognizes, discriminates, and even begins to love. In these pages we will discover the importance of prenatal care related to the baby's psyche and the dyad, which is also developing during this period. The external employment of music can help in creating a stronger bond, showing how the baby communicates with the mother, how she transmits sensations to the child, and how these are recorded emotionally beforehand. This work also examines the effects of music on the baby, as well as how music can help during labor, birth, and the relationship established with both parents. In simple language, this book shares scientific and clinical information about prenatal stimulation, prenatal bonding, and communication between human beings before birth using music therapy"--

Download or read book Expecting Change written by Ellen Sue Stern and published by . This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The transition from woman to mother may be the most dramatic change you will experience in your lifetime. Nausea and labour pains are temporary; the emotional imprint of pregnancy is long-lasting. To help expectant mothers understand that there is more to pregnancy than having a baby, this practical book explores some much-needed awareness of the psychological side of pregnancy. * Helps expectant mothers deal step-by-step with the emotional and psychological aspects of pregnancy and childbirth. * Includes both the emotional changes that accompany the physical changes, and the process of growing into the new role of mother. * Developed from a practical series of Expecting Change workshops organised by the author for expectant mothers.

Download or read book Sacred Pregnancy written by Anni Daulter and published by North Atlantic Books. This book was released on 2012-05-01 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In today's western cultures, the typical pregnancy focuses on the baby to the exclusion of the woman herself, so that the entire experience has become more about preparing for the baby's arrival than looking closely at oneself to prepare emotionally for all of the changes that creating a new life brings. Sacred Pregnancy was written to help the pregnant woman journey within herself to prepare for the birth of her baby. Sacred Pregnancy is a gorgeous four-color book especially created for mothers-to-be to reflect on the many personal milestones of the full gestation period of a pregnancy. With beautiful professional photos that correspond to each topic, Sacred Pregnancy also features a journal space for the pregnant woman to record her thoughts and feelings. Each week the mother-to-be is given information on her baby, her body, and her spirit and is asked to reflect on these via the topic of the week, which touches on a variety of issues such as sexuality, fears about labor, becoming a mother, courage, rite of passage, adornment, body image, meditation, and sisterhood to name a few. Mothers-to-be are invited to look deeply at the issues unique to their journey and find a centered, peaceful place to live their pregnancy fully. Lastly, Sacred Pregnancy includes place for the new mother to record her birth story and a large resource section on various birthing options and supports for pregnant women. “From the spiritual (how to visualize your perfect birth) to the practical (a large section on birthing options), this pregnancy journal is a spiritual adviser and supportive doula all in one.” —Fit Pregnancy magazine For more information, visit the Sacred Pregnancy website.

Download or read book The Journey to Parenthood written by Diana Lynn Barnes and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-10-13 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains a Foreword by Kathy Hirsh-Pasek and Roberta Michnick Golinkoff (authors of "Einstein Never Used Flash Cards: How Our Children Really Learn and Why They Need to Play More and Memorize less"). New and expectant parents need support and confidence. This book is designed to provide that. It assists in exploring and analyzing thoughts.

Download or read book Literature and Musical Adaptation written by and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2016-08-09 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It can safely be said that when literary texts are utilized or adapted by a musician to create a new work of art, it is seldom that a diminished or lessened product results. Rather, such a merging usually enlarges and enhances both text and tune, perhaps significantly changing the message of the original. Discovering exactly what the new form has to offer and how it relates to the text or melody that preceded it is often a daunting task, requiring a close examination of both the author’s and the composer’s intent. The essays in this collection offer an analysis of several adaptations, some successful, some not so successful, and attempt to assess just what the musicians or writers have modified or changed from to the original as they re-form it into an altogether different media. Ranging from Pasternak’s appropriation of Tchaikovsky to Britten’s operatic versions of Billy Budd and the Turn of the Screw, from Celan’s use of fugal technique in his “Todesfuge” to the way that the musicianship of several women writers found voice in their writing, a broad spectrum of collaborations is examined. As readers examine an author’s respect for a long dead musician (Hopkins’ admiration of Purcell) or as they discover how John Harbison worked to transform Fitzgerald’s musicality in The Great Gatsby, it will be evident that musical adaptations often provide a richness that the originals did not possess and that the potential for greatness is heightened when the arts intersect.

Download or read book A Musical Journey of Hope written by Scott Verbout and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2022-06-12 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scott Verbout turned to the music of his favorite singers to get through an especially difficult time while coping with depression and autism in 2020. In this book, he reflects on his love of the music that has provided such a comfort to him over the years. The singers and songs he highlights have helped him overcome feelings of hopelessness and desperation. So often, his favorite singers have found the exact words to provide him with comfort when he needed it most. They include Natalie Merchant, Sarah McLachlan, Melissa Etheridge, and Patty Griffin. He also recounts face-to-face meetings he has had with some of his favorite singers. Through recollections and lyrics, he provides a look at how important music has been to him over three decades. Join the author as he celebrates the healing power of music and how it has gotten him through dark times, including a global pandemic.

Download or read book A Musical Journey Through the Soviet Union written by Sonya Richmond and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Celebrating Motherhood written by Andrea Alban Gosline and published by Conari Press. This book was released on 2002-05-01 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For mothers and mothers-to-be, this gift book touches on every stage of the process from anticipation to embrace. Isabel Allende, Amy Tan, Maya Angelou, Vladimir Nabokov, Adrienne Rich, the Dalai Lama, and many others offer folklore, birth stories, naming customs, and spiritual advice for mothers, whether neophyte or initiated. Photos & illustrations.

Download or read book Hamish MacCunn 1868 1916 A Musical Life written by Jennifer L. Oates and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-04-22 with total page 333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hamish MacCunn’s career unfolded amidst the restructuring of British musical culture and the rewriting of the Western European political landscape. Having risen to fame in the late 1880s with a string of Scottish works, MacCunn further highlighted his Caledonian background by cultivating a Scottish artistic persona that defined him throughout his life. His attempts to broaden his appeal ultimately failed. This, along with his difficult personality and a series of poor professional choices, led to the slow demise of what began as a promising career. As the first comprehensive study of MacCunn’s life, the book illustrates how social and cultural situations as well as his personal relationships influenced his career. While his fierce loyalty to his friends endeared him to influential people who helped him throughout his career, his refusal of his Royal College of Music degree and his failure to complete early commissions assured him a difficult path. Drawing upon primary resources, Oates traces the development of MacCunn’s music chronologically, juxtaposing his Scottish and more cosmopolitan compositions within a discussion of his life and other professional activities. This picture of MacCunn and his music reveals on the one hand a talented composer who played a role in establishing national identity in British music and, on the other, a man who unwittingly sabotaged his own career.

Download or read book A Long Journey to Joy written by Yonah Klem and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2009-11 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a victim of childhood sexual abuse, Yonah Klem mistakenly believed that her version of reality was the Ultimate reality. After decades of therapy and study of Jewish mysticism, she finally cast off the heavy cloak of shameful misconceptions, and relaxed into ordinary life. A Long Journey to Joy provides a unique perspective on how to find joy despite a harrowing beginning. It is a "must read" for everyone in recovery and for the psychotherapists who guide them. In this rich, amazing memoir, Klem shares her struggles to become whole with a graceful narrative agility that inspires us into hope for our own lives. You'll enjoy and learn from it. --Carolyn Conger, Ph. D, nationally known spiritual teacher

Download or read book EXPECTING SECRETS written by MEDHA SARIN CHOPRA and published by ASHKA PUBLICATION. This book was released on 2024-06-12 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Every pink line is a brushstroke of hope and every feeling is a testament to the extraordinary journey of pregnancy and parenthood.” In the soft, pastel light of dawn, as the world stirs awake, there's a secret that I held close to my heart—a secret that would soon fill my days with wonder and my nights with dreams of a brighter tomorrow. The pregnancy test sat on the bathroom counter, its result a radiant symbol of the love and joy blossoming within me. "Expecting Secrets" is not just a story—it's a tapestry of emotions, a journey into the heart, and an exploration of the sacred secrets we carry within when we welcome new life. It's about the beauty of anticipation, the magic of creation, and the depths of love that only parenthood can reveal. In the pages that follow, I invite you to join me on an emotional odyssey, where each chapter is a stroke on the canvas of my heart. We'll celebrate the laughter, share the tears, and savour the quiet moments of reflection. We'll unlock the secrets of joy, courage, and resilience that come with the territory. As we embark on this journey together, we'll also shine a light on a vital aspect of pregnancy and parenthood: mental health. We'll explore the power of self-care, the significance of seeking support, and the beauty of embracing the full spectrum of emotions that this transformative phase brings. Pink lines on a test strip are just the beginning; the true colours of parenthood are painted with the emotions that flow through our hearts. So, whether you're an expectant parent on your own voyage, a loved one offering support, or simply an admirer of human emotions, I extend my hand and invite you to uncover the "Expecting Secrets" that reside in the heart. Welcome to a world of anticipation, revelation, and love—a world where every pink line is a brushstroke of hope and every feeling is a testament to the extraordinary journey of pregnancy and parenthood.

Download or read book David Shire s The Conversation written by Juan Chattah and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2015-10-08 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nominated for three Academy Awards in 1974, including Best Picture and Best Sound, Francis Ford Coppola’s The Conversation is regarded as the archetypal achievement in weaving together a balanced blend of dialogue, cinematography, sound effects, and music. For the film, composer David Shire created a score that challenged preconceptions of the music’s function within film. Featuring a jazz-infused piano score with pioneering excursions into electroacoustic techniques, Shire’s music provides depth and meaning to the soundtrack by establishing a musical/narrative metaphorical correlation that traces the main character’s psychological journey. In David Shire’s The Conversation: A Film Score Guide, Juan Chattah draws on extensive interviews with the composer and includes numerous examples from his manuscripts to provide aesthetic and critical insights into the compositional process. The book fleshes out a multifaceted framework that reveals layers of meaning that permeate the score, delving into David Shire’s life and musical upbringing to trace the development of his compositional techniques. The author also investigates the film’s critical and historical contexts and ultimately presents a detailed analysis of the complete soundtrack to the film. Proposing an innovative analytical methodology that intersects semiotics and cognitive psychology, this volume offers a unique insight into the film and its music. As such, David Shire’s The Conversation: A Film ScoreGuide will be of interest to film scholars, music scholars, and fans of the composer’s work.

Download or read book Our Journey Through Time and Existence written by Helmut Schwab and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2013-11-08 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What can this book bring you? You are invited to participate in a journey of the mind through time in a rising arch from the dawn of our cosmic origin, through natural evolution to an analysis of the capabilities of the human mind. A discussion follows of the meaning or direction to pursue on the path of our life, through coping or toward fulfillment until we reach the dusk of ultimate fading and death. At the end follows an outlook into the future, discussing the fundamental risks and opportunities for mankind. The eight chapters of this book present the authors Essential Writings as condensed from 33 of his articles published on his website www.schwab-writings.com. The author, with MS degrees in physics and electronics, worked in the aero-space and high-tech industries, continued research as auditor at Princeton University, pursued philosophy and theology, and wrote with sincere empathy for all the searching and suffering individuals he encountered, but also with a practical mind. Become enriched by this deeper understanding of our existence, nature, and our path through life which may simply entertain you or give you peace in daily turmoil and strength to act as your own journey and values demand.

Download or read book In Search of the One Thing Journey Through Autism written by Victor Wang and published by Autism Awakening Inc. This book was released on with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One family's journey through Autism. See how God healed their bodies, changed their minds and awakened their spirits.

Download or read book Spiritual Pregnancy written by Shawn A. Tassone and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2014-01-01 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Follow the Hero’s Journey from Pregnancy to Motherhood Filled with unique insights into the spiritual nature of pregnancy, this compassionate guide takes you, the expectant mother, and your loved ones along a “hero’s journey” of discovery. Each trimester correlates to a stage of the epic journey where emotional, spiritual, and physical connections heighten your awareness of yourself and your unborn child. Through these stages, the mundane and everyday are elevated to the sublime and transformative. With their extensive training and experience in allopathic wellness and integrative medicine, Shawn A. Tassone and Kathryn M. Landherr have created a book full of guided meditations, journaling exercises, and spiritual traditions from a variety of cultures. Spiritual Pregnancy also includes yoga postures created by popular doula and pregnant-fit yoga instructor Jennifer (Wolfe) More for specific times throughout pregnancy. Praise: "Spiritual Pregnancy presents birth as the spiritual initiation it truly is. I highly recommend this deeply moving book."—Christiane Northrup, MD, New York Times bestselling author of Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom and The Wisdom of Menopause “. . . the information shared by the authors will show future mothers how to unify the two lives within them during pregnancy.”—Bernie Siegel, MD, author of Love, Medicine and Miracles “Spiritual Pregnancy is the best guide I know on developing, nourishing, and sustaining [the mother-infant bond].”—Larry Dossey, MD, author of Healing Words “Expert integrative obstetricians, [the authors] guide you through the traditions of the ancients, and illuminate the vibrant path to your own heroine’s journey.” —Victoria Maizes, MD, Executive Director of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine “From the practical to the profound, I'm confident you will find what you are looking for within this book's pages. I highly recommend it.”—Tieraona Low Dog, MD, Fellowship Director at University of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine “Spiritual Pregnancy does an incredible job at marrying the physical and the spiritual . . . It will be a great resource to anyone having a baby and it makes me proud to be an ob-gyn.” — Jeniffer Ashton, MD, leading medical correspondent for ABC and ob-gyn physician

Download or read book Fertile Ground written by Laura S. Jansson and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pregnancy is not just a trek from one medical appointment to another but a journey of the heart. Here at last is a guidebook through its sacred terrain. For each week, Orthodox doula Laura Jansson provides a new reflection on a theme specific to the ground covered at that stage. From one milestone to the next, she helps us unearth the spiritual treasures buried within the physical experiences of childbearing. These are gifts of love from a merciful God who reaches out to us, making a perilous expedition into a path of salvation.

Download or read book Dad s Guide to Pregnancy For Dummies written by Justin Coulson and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2022-07-21 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to be a great dad and partner with this practical, hands-on guide to welcoming the newest member of your family How does my baby develop over 9 months? What can I do to be supportive during pregnancy and labour? And exactly how sleepless are those sleepless nights everyone talks about? Becoming a dad is all about entering a new phase in life, and it’s normal to have questions! With Dad’s Guide to Pregnancy For Dummies, you can stop stressing about the unknown and learn how to step up in your new role as a parent. This handbook walks you through how you can be there for your partner from conception to birth, as well as the first steps for settling in at (your newly baby-proofed!) home and caring for bub. Not only will you discover new ways to help mum throughout this journey, but you’ll also get advice on how to find support for yourself as a new dad. You’ll quickly get up to speed on: The nitty-gritty on how to make a baby (and where to find help if things don’t go to plan) What happens at each stage throughout pregnancy, including how to navigate morning sickness, ultrasounds, making a birth plan and more What to expect in the delivery room—and what you can do to make things easier How to get your home ready for your baby—like what to buy and how to baby-proof your life! Up-to-date advice on what it means to be a great dad today By parenting expert (and father of six!) Dr Justin Coulson, this newly revised edition of Dad’s Guide to Pregnancy For Dummies is a must-read for fathers-to-be who are keen to build a happier, healthier family life right from the very beginning.