William Russo Libri

James Kirkwood, author of A CHORUS LINE and THERE MUST BE A PONY, hinted at a dark secret in his childhood. Was it murder? another Hollywood scandal? His movie star mother's boyfriend was dead, and Jimmy found him. He wrote about the story endlessly as fiction, but now you can read the truth.

Aimed at those who have some knowledge of music but not formal training in composition, this concise introduction to composing starts right in with a brief composition exercise, then proceeds step by step through a series of increasingly complex and challenging problems, gradually expanding the student's musical grammar. "This is a wonderful book for anyone who is developing improvising skills or who would like a fun way to explore music."—Jim Stockford, Co-Evolution Quarterly

Tells the story of Italy's easternmost region. Taking in the Gargano Peninsula, the Tremiti Islands, the Salento Peninsula with its two seas, the bustling ports along the Adriatic, the tranquillity of the Ionian coast, and the art cities of Lecce, Bari, and Taranto, the book is an unforgettable travel experience.