Wilson's long-awaited first full collection explores the fault lines between people, and the lines that connect us. Drawing on his experiences as a low paid worker and as a schoolboy boxing champion, Wilson takes a line for a walk between production lines, life lines, sword-lines, and the wafer-thin line between civilization and barbarism. Here is a tough-minded, tender-hearted book, moving from violence towards the possibilities of love and compassion. Wilson works as a nurse in Glasgow.
Exploring Percy Bysshe Shelley's perspective on poetry as 'living melody,' this book situates his ideas within the broader framework of Romantic-era philosophy. It delves into the interplay between Shelley's poetic vision and the cultural currents of his time, highlighting how his work reflects and contributes to the themes of the Romantic movement.
Adorno's writing is notoriously difficult. This Routledge Critical Thinkers guide gives the reader the tools required to interpret Adorno's major works, whilst also introducing his interpretation of classical German philosophy and his relationship to his most significant contemporaries.
The exploration of 'life' in British Romantic poetry reveals deep connections between the works of Blake, Shelley, Byron, and Wordsworth, and broader themes in literary theory, philosophy, ethics, and aesthetics. Scholars delve into how these poets articulate complex ideas about existence, contributing to a richer understanding of Romanticism's impact on various intellectual fields. This study aims to uncover new insights into the interplay of poetry and philosophical thought during the Romantic era.
Focusing on the experiences of British soldiers during World War I, this book explores how the harsh material and physical environment of the Western Front shaped their sense of place amidst the chaos of battle. It delves into the ways in which soldiers navigated and understood their surroundings, highlighting the interplay between the violent landscape and their psychological resilience. Through detailed analysis, it reveals the profound impact of the war environment on soldiers' identities and experiences.
Learn to Shred for Modern Metal and Rock Guitar
Frustrated with making no progress in your lead guitar playing? Want to start shredding but don’t know where begin, or is your shred guitar style sloppy and unimaginative? We’ve all been there, shredding is a tricky thing to learn on guitar but essential if you want to play Rock and Metal. In this ultimate guide to essential shred guitar, veteran guitar teaching Ross Wilson will take you through a carefully structured approach to shred and lead guitar playing with a focus on Rock and Metal. From sweep picking to pentatonic scales this guide will have you flying around the fretboard and help build a strong guitar technique that will benefit all aspects of your playing. Aimed at the beginner but with over 100 drills and exercises there’s creative applications of techniques that will even benefit the most advanced player! Why use this guide? Unlike other guides this course is carefully structure to take you from a beginner lead guitarist to an expert shredder. But it has creativity at the heart of it. Whilst the chapters all start with essential shred drills, they end on how we can use the knowledge and apply if creatively to any style of metal and rock. The ultimate aim of this guide is to get you playing interesting and fun shred guitar solos, and give you the confidence to tackle any metal or rock solo! Chapters Need some extra help? This book has been designed to accompany an in-depth video course taking you through all aspects of the book with play-throughs of the exercises by Ross Wilson himself. Play along with Metal and Rock backing tracks to test out your knowledge, and speed train to drum tracks. Stop wasting time reading this, buy today and start your shred guitar journey!