This is the introductory volume of a three-book set designed to guide pianists ages 4-9 from the most basic techniques and theory to a mastery of easy classics. The Primer consists of ten lessons, each of which may be divided into smaller or larger segments as needed. Includes classic "Family Circus[...]

The third volume in this children's series contains more advanced songs in the key of G, introduces the key of F, and begins extended hand positions with six-note melodies. Other topics include the IV chord in all keys, dotted rhythms, dynamics, staccato and legato touches, and two-note and longer p[...]

The fun and mischievous daily adventures of head mutt Earl and his kitty chum, Mooch, take center stage in Patrick McDonnell's "Mutts" collection, "A Little Look-See." As with McDonnell's previous collections, the always-adorable Mooch and Earl can be counted on for hearty laughs and endearing m[...]

"Can we really lose something that's already lost?" Inside Patrick McDonnell's "A Shtinky Little Christmas," Earl the dog and Mooch the cat celebrate the season by taking in a wayside waif, who they promptly name Shtinky Puddin'. Shtinky is a tiger-striped trash-can forager, frequent purrer, and lov[...]

In the past few decades, personality psychology has made considerable progress in raising new questions about human nature and providing some provocative answers. New scientific research has transformed old ideas about personality based on the theories of Freud, Jung, and the humanistic psychologies[...]