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Books by Paul Sparks






The Classical Mandolin(Updated)
(Oxford Early Music Series)
by Paul Sparks, The Classical Mandolin -
Paperback, 225 Pages, Published 2005 by Oxford University Press
ISBN-13: 978-0-19-517337-6, ISBN: 0-19-517337-6

"The bare opening chords are marked 'the arpeggios very dry, almost like struck or plucked chords', and later this imitation of the simple strumming of a guitar in the bass supports a rapid tremolo mandolinestyle melody (Ex. 1). Ex. 1. Paladilhe : 'Mandolinata', bars 80-90 Allegretto [Voice tacet] South. Illustration 3. Title-page of Emile Paladilhe's 'Mandolinata (souvenir de Rome)' (Paris, 1869). Photograph courtesy of the British ..."






The New Parish(Illustrated)
How Neighborhood Churches Are Transforming Mission, Discipleship and Community
by Paul Sparks, Dwight J. Friesen, Tim Soerens
Paperback, 208 Pages, Published 2014 by Ivp Books
ISBN-13: 978-0-8308-4115-8, ISBN: 0-8308-4115-6

"2015 Christianity Today Award of Merit (The Church/Pastoral Leadership) 2014 Readers' Choice Awards Honorable Mention 2014 Best Books About the Church from Byron Borger, Hearts and Minds Bookstore "When . . . faith communities begin connecting together, in and for the neighborhood, they learn to depend on God for strength to love, forgive and show grace like never before. . . . The gospel becomes so much more tangible and compelling ..."






The Guitar and Its Music(1st Edition)
(Oxford Early Music Series)
by James Tyler, Paul Sparks
Hardcover, 348 Pages, Published 2002 by Oxford University Press
ISBN-13: 978-0-19-816713-6, ISBN: 0-19-816713-X

"More than twenty years ago James Tyler wrote a modest introduction to the history, repertory, and playing techniques of the four- and five-course guitar. Entitled The Early Guitar: A History and Handbook (OUP 1980), this work proved valuable and enlightening not only to performers and scholars of Renaissance and Baroque guitar and lute music but also to classical guitarists. This new book, written in collaboration with Paul Sparks (thei ..."






The Guitar and Its Music from the Renaissance to the Classical Era(Updated)
(Oxford Early Music Series)
by James Tyler, Paul Sparks, Tyler Y. Sparks
Paperback, 322 Pages, Published 2007 by Oxford
ISBN-13: 978-0-19-921477-8, ISBN: 0-19-921477-8

"* An authoritative guide to the history and repertory of the guitar from the Renaissance to thedawn of the Classical Era Following on from James Tyler´s The Early Guitar: A History and Handbook(OUP 1980) tthis collaboration with Paul Sparks (their previous book for OUP, The Early Mandolin, appeared in 1989), presents new ideas and research on the history and development of the guitar and its music from the Renaissance to the dawn of the ..."






Come Back to Me
A Story of Betrayal: 2019 Elk City Summer Series
by Gantt Carter, Johnie Fredman, Ray Rose, Lee Parish, Billy Clabaugh, Tim Lewis, Paul Sparks, Jarred Pettijohn, Josh Howe, Troy Rogers
Paperback, 90 Pages, Published 2019 by Independently Published
ISBN-13: 978-1-07-110932-8, ISBN: 1-07-110932-4

"The 2nd & Adams church of Christ presents the 2019 Elk City Summer Series, all about the book of Hosea.If you aren't able to come in person, grab your copy of the book so you don't miss out on the wonderful lessons!Salvation(Gantt Carter)The Prophet Hosea: Introduction and Overview (Tim Lewis)I’m Here for My Wife - Hosea 1 & 3 (Johnie Fredman)The Faithful God Wins Back His Faithless People - Hosea 2 (Paul Sparks)The Knowledge of God - H ..."






The Guitar and Its Music
From the Renaissance to the Classical Era (Oxford Early Music)
by James Tyler, Paul Sparks
Paperback, 336 Pages, Published 2099 by Oxford University Press
ISBN-13: 978-0-19-531419-9, ISBN: 0-19-531419-0






The New Parish
How Neighborhood Churches are Transforming Mission, Discipleship and Community
by Paul Sparks, Tim Soerens, Dwight J. Friesen, Jeremy Arthur
Cd, Published 2017 by Audible Studios On Brilliance Audio
Audiobook, Mp3 Audio, Unabridged
ISBN-13: 978-1-5366-4447-0, ISBN: 1-5366-4447-1

""When... faith communities begin connecting together, in and for the neighborhood, they learn to depend on God for strength to love, forgive, and show grace like never before... The gospel becomes so much more tangible and compelling when the local church is actually a part of the community, connected to the struggles of the people, and even the land itself." Paul Sparks, Tim Soerens, and Dwight J. Friesen have seen - in cities, suburbs ..."






The New Parish
How Neighborhood Churches Are Transforming Mission, Discipleship and Community
by Dwight J. Friesen, Paul Sparks, Tim Soerens
270 Pages, Published 2014
ISBN-13: 978-1-4596-7789-0, ISBN: 1-4596-7789-7

"Paul Sparks, Tim Soerens and Dwight J. Friesen have seen - in cities, suburbs and small towns all over North America - how powerful the gospel can be when it takes root in the context of a place."






The New Parish
How Neighborhood Churches Are Transforming Mission, Discipleship and Community
by Paul Sparks, Dwight J. Friesen, Tim Soerens
208 Pages, Published 2014 by Intervarsity Press
ISBN-13: 978-0-8308-9596-0, ISBN: 0-8308-9596-5

"... Christina Cleveland, Carolyn Christmas, Noel Castellanos, Shane Claiborne, Adam McLane, Becky Tucker, Brian Boitmann, Chris Smith, Christy Tennant Krispin, Karen Wilk, John Pattison, Cameron Roxburgh, Tim Dickau, Michelle Hildebrand, Martin Robinson, Wendy McCaig, Sherry and Geoff Maddock, Kevin Rains, Rosa Lee Harden, Steve Knight, Lisa Sharon Harper, Pamela Wilhelms, Scott Cripps, Jeff and Kristy Dyer, Rob Yackley, Kirk Lauck ..."






Journal of Community Engagement and Scholarship, Vol. 2 No. 1(1st Edition)
Summer 2009
by Cassandra E. Simon, Juan J. Barthelemy, Roslyn C. Richardson, Contributor-David Mathews, Carol Ann Plummer, Daphne S. Cain, Douglas M. Post, Firuzan Sari Kundt, Eileen Mehl, William A. Hudson, Linda C. Stone, Franklin R. Banks, Ryan Browne, Tom Farsides, Laura A. Lowe, Jeff Clark, Cynthia S. Deale, Nick Schenkel, Tammy S. Smith, Paul Sparks, Contributor-Eileen
Paperback, 80 Pages, Published 2009 by University Alabama Press
ISBN-13: 978-0-8173-7402-0, ISBN: 0-8173-7402-7

"Ryan. Browne. encompass location — the gymnasium, the chapel, the law library ; space, in the prison arts context, is less scientific, more humanistic: the attitudes, the intentions, the feelings present, in addition to physical place. Certainly some places are more conducive to the creation and appreciation of art, places that are not found in prisons, such as a studio, workshop, or gallery. But carving out space that facilitates a ..."






An introduction to the eighteenth century repertoire of the Neapolitan mandoline(1st Edition)
by Paul Sparks
Paperback, 41 Pages, Published 1999 by Plucked String
ISBN-13: 978-0-9614120-5-0, ISBN: 0-9614120-5-4

"In recent years, a number of long-forgotten eighteenth century works for mandoline have made a welcome reappearance in print, on discs, and in concert programs. Once neglected original pieces by Beethoven, Hummel, Barbella, and Leone have now become more familiar to players and audiences alike but, beautiful though they are, these works represent only a small fraction of the vast output created for the instrument by these composers and ..."






Tiny ghost
by Paul Sparks, Leanne Mebust
Hardcover, Published 1997 by Publications International
ISBN-13: 978-0-7853-2359-4, ISBN: 0-7853-2359-7

"Book by Sparks, Paul"






The Classical Guitar
A Complete History
by Tony Bacon, John Morrish, Colin Cooper, Jaap Van Eik, Paul Fowles, Brian Jeffery, Richard Johnston, Tim Miklaucic, Heinz Rebellius, Bernard Richardson, Paul Sparks, Graham Wade, Brook Zern
Hardcover, 126 Pages, Published 1997 by Backbeat Books
ISBN-13: 978-0-87930-502-4, ISBN: 0-87930-502-9

"Offering essays by the worldÕs top experts in a full-color, coffee-table quality book, this is the first work to tell the complete story of the classical guitar and its repertoire, players and makers - from its 19th century European roots to modern international interpretations. This handsome softcover volume features lavish photography of classical guitars made by the best luthiers in the world. Additional essays cover use of the class ..."






The Early Mandolin(1st Edition)
The Mandolino and the Neapolitan Mandoline (Early Music Series)
by James Tyler, Paul Sparks
Hardcover, 200 Pages, Published 1989 by Oxford University Press
ISBN-13: 978-0-19-318516-6, ISBN: 0-19-318516-4

"The name "mandolin" was used to refer to two quite different instruments: the gut-stringed mandolino, played with the fingers, and the later metal-stringed Neapolita mandoline, which was played with a plectrum. This is the first book devoted exclusively to these two early instruments about which information in reference books is scant and often erroneous. The authors uncover their rich and varied musical history, examining contemporary ..."






Loose Ends
The Book
by Victor Lewis-Smith, Paul Sparks
Paperback, 144 Pages, Published 1988 by Ebury Press
ISBN-13: 978-0-85223-689-5, ISBN: 0-85223-689-1

""Loose ends" is BBC Radio Four's very popular award winning programme, which was billed as a cross between "Panorama" and "Monty Python's Flying Circus" and originally scheduled for a 13-week run, but that was over 2 years ago. Now it has an audience of several million. This illustrated volume contains contributions from all the regular members of the team. Last year "Loose ends" won the Sony Award for the best magazine programme and th ..."






Buygones(1st Edition)
by Paul Sparks, Victor Lewis-Smith
Paperback, 120 Pages, Published 1988 by Banyan Bks
ISBN-13: 978-0-9506402-4-2, ISBN: 0-9506402-4-7






A Guide for the Masonic Treasurer
by Paul Sparks
Paperback, 96 Pages, Published 2014 by Lewis Masonic
ISBN-13: 978-0-85318-482-9, ISBN: 0-85318-482-8

"This book is aimed at those with little accountancy or bookkeeping experience who are looking to either take on, or have recently been appointed to, the office of Lodge Treasurer - a task that may appear daunting, especially to those who have never carried out the role before. With worked examples demonstrated throughout the book and blank templates provided for reference, the role of Treasurer will never seem a challenge again. Written ..."






The Guitar and Its Music
From the Renaissance to the Classical Era
by James Tyler
348 Pages, Published 2007 by Oup Oxford
ISBN-13: 978-0-19-151851-5, ISBN: 0-19-151851-4

"Following on from James Tyler's The Early Guitar: A History and Handbook(OUP 1980) tthis collaboration with Paul Sparks (their previous book for OUP, The Early Mandolin, appeared in 1989), presents new ideas and research on the history and ..."






The Classical Mandolin(1st Edition)
by Paul Sparks
Hardcover, 240 Pages, Published 1995 by Clarendon Press
ISBN-13: 978-0-19-816295-7, ISBN: 0-19-816295-2

"Although the mandolin is now regarded as a marginal instrument in the classical world, a century ago it was one of the most widely played musical instruments in Europe and North America. Regularly used in operas and symphonies, and forming the basis of plucked instrument orchestras, the mandolin could also be heard in recitals at major concert halls. The Classical Mandolin traces the rise of the modern Neapolitan mandolin, examines the ..."






The Early Mandolin(Updated)
The Mandolino and the Neapolitan Mandoline (Oxford Early Music Series)
by James Tyler, Paul Sparks
Paperback, 200 Pages, Published 1992 by Clarendon Press
ISBN-13: 978-0-19-816302-2, ISBN: 0-19-816302-9

"The name "mandolin" was used to refer to two quite different instruments: the gut-stringed mandolino, played with the fingers, and the later metal-stringed Neapolitan mandoline, which was played with a plectrum. This is the first book devoted exclusively to these two early instruments about which information in reference books is scant and often erroneous. The authors uncover their rich and varied musical history, examining contemporary ..."



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