Two of opera's greatest names offer encouragement and useful, nontechnical advice in this classic guide. Topics include care and training of the voice, breath control, tone, diction, other aspects of training.

"A "must" guide for the brass student and teacher relating to the total physical output that goes into playing any brass instrument. The same technique althletes use to develop their physical control as applied to musicians"--Back cover

(Amadeus). Drawing on the personal recollections of the Caruso brothers, archival material preserved by the family, and extensive research, this book is a rare tribute to to the man and his vocal legacy. This abridged edition includes the full original text covering Caruso's life and death, plus a current discography.

"Explains how personal style can be used to express one's femininity, dignity, and faith"--

The definitive, critical biography of the world's greatest tenor and first operatic superstar, whose style of singing still dominates opera today, is the first accurate account of his life since Pierre Key's 1922 biography. 16 pages of photos.

An explosive and hilarious look at facts, farts, and fun! Dogs fart. Cats fart. Horses fart (a lot). But what about snakes? Spiders? Octopuses? What about chimpanzees? Cheetahs? Or dinosaurs? In this gaseous guide to kids' favourite animals (and some they've probably never heard of), young readers will discover not only which animals parp, but also which have the stinkiest farts, which fart the most, and where all this smelly stuff comes from. They'll even learn which species has its own secret fart code! Perfect for reluctant readers, and with full-colour illustrations throughout, Does It Fart? is the funniest book you never knew you needed. Based on the New York Times bestseller Does It Fart?: The Definitive Field Guide to Animal Flatulence.