Peter Ross Bücher

Mit dem ersten Band des neuen Jahrbuchs knüpft die Schweizerische Musikforschende Gesellschaft an das «Schweizerische Jahrbuch für Musikwissenschaft» an, das von 1924 bis 1938 in einer zwanglosen Folge von sieben Bänden erschien. Zugleich stellt die neue Reihe die Fortsetzung der in den letzten Jahren in vier Bänden publizierten «Schweizer Beiträge zur Musikwissenschaft» dar. Mit der Rückkehr zu einer regelmässigen Erscheinungsweise bietet das Jahrbuch den zahlreichen Musikforschern, die heute in der Schweiz tätig sind, ein Forum, das auch im internationalen Schrifttum einen festen Platz einnehmen kann.

Wonderfully engaging illustrations accompany the playful story of Young Oliver as he arrives home to discover that his house is infested, not with mice or bugs, but with birds. A wide variety of real-life birds; hummingbirds, roadrunners, puffins, and so many others, meet him at every turn all causing delightful chaos! Feeling overwhelmed, Oliver contacts Magic Mabel's Critter Moving Company for help. While waiting for Mabel, he tours his house encountering lovable birds eating his food, hiding in the artwork, swimming in the bathtub, singing around the record player, and more! Magic Mabel arrives, disregards her poles, nets, and ladders, choosing instead a plain, empty, cardboard box to round up all the birds. The box is magic, she says with a gleam in her eye. They catch all the birds and release them outdoors where they belong. Now the birds are playing in the grass and hovering around flowers. They are swimming on the lake and flying in the breeze. Everything is great. Or is it?

This is a comprehensive and detailed account of the history of Freemasonry in the state of New York. It covers the various lodges, chapters, councils, commanderies, and Scottish Rite bodies that have existed in the state over the years, as well as the key figures and events in Masonic history. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of Freemasonry in America.

llustrated guide to timber connections - brings together architectural and structural considerations - researched and written by TRADA Technology, the experts in timber construction. Ever since man conceived structures bigger than a tree, connecting together pieces of timber has challenged the ingenuity of designers. It is a lightweight fibrous material whose strength to weight ratio compares favourably with concrete and steel. Nevertheless, savvy designers who appreciate timber's many aesthetic advantages also understand the structural limitations that its organic nature impose. And that is the essence of timber connection design. This concise illustrated guide to timber connections aims to help architects and engineers answer four questions: