From the author and artist of the bestselling A Friend Like No Other (more than 100,000 copies sold) comes another collection of “tails” about dogs and the people who love them.

Join bestselling author Norm Wright as he celebrates everything we love about our beloved canine companions and shows us just how dogs do—and will—change our lives.

This delightful gift book filled with Jim Lamb’s heart–warming images will cause you to reflect on the unique relationship you share with your dog as Norm highlights all the characteristics that make these pets so lovable—loyalty, companionship, faithfulness, steadfastness, and trustworthiness. With its fresh perspective on life, love, and friendship, this wonderful canine collection makes a perfect gift for anyone who cherishes the blessing of our four–legged friends.

The Guide to Teaching Strings is a comprehensive text designed to provide the instrumental music teacher with an introduction to the history, repertoire, and performance practice of each of the strings.

For each of the strings, The Guide provides a brief history of the instrument, bow, case, and accessories. It furnishes criteria for the selection of instruments and techniques for performance, with teaching procedures for each of the four instrument groups from the initial training of the beginner through the performance practice of the accomplished student.

In sum, The Guide is a strings methods text that will serve teachers and performers throughout their careers.