Books with author John McCarthy

(Rock House). Bring out the musician hiding inside your child with this fun program that starts your little rocker on their way to learning rhythm, timing and melody. They'll have fun using clapping and tapping techniques to build coordination between hands and feet, moving to improvisational songs teach children to use their bodies as a rhythm keeper and popular rhymes introduce rhythm and phrasing principals. No special instruments are needed to have fun with this exciting program; you and your child will learn to make instruments like shakers, wood blocks and drums right in your home. Developing a sense of how music works early helps children grow intellectually and creatively. It's proven that kids who have a solid foundation for musical principals learn better at school.

(Rock House). Here is a modern, unique learning system that starts from the beginner level and progresses through advanced techniques. This comprehensive method covers melody, rhythm, chords, scales and even lead guitar techniques. Learn theory, dynamics, syncopation, the major scale formula and how to apply it all to the guitar. Learn the basics of blues, rock and many songs and progressions. Over 120 professionally recorded audio backing tracks and playing examples on the included MP3 CD will guide you through each lesson. Use the in-depth quiz system to gauge your proegress at each step and help ensure an effective learning experience.

Surfer, freediver and eco-warrior, John McCarthy, eloquently and poetically scribes the true story of how a group of people, spread across four continents, came together to achieve the seemingly impossible. It's a compelling narrative that shows us how South African open water endurance swimmer, Sarah Ferguson, reached across global, cultural and political boundaries to unite people with her world-record swim against plastic pollution. This collaborative effort, organized by Plastic Oceans International, resulted in Sarah becoming the first person ever to swim around iconic Easter Island - and in doing so, raising awareness about plastic pollution and inspiring thousands to rethink plastic. Her swim is now recognized as an official Guinness World Record.

This popular method starts young children on their musical journey by teaching basic principals of guitar playing. It begins with the parts of the guitar, how to comfortably hold the instrument, right- and left-hand positioning and tuning. Easy step-by-step playing examples are used to teach chords, picking, strumming patterns and single note melodies. It uses plain language that makes it easy to understand major and minor chords, rhythm and timing. Have fun playing complete song rhythms with full band backing tracks that give children the feel and excitement of playing with other musicians. This program developed by renowned guitar instructor John McCarthy includes a follow along DVD. The DVD illustrates playing examples through close-up views of each hand, player's perspective views and a video chord chart that shows how to play the most popular chords and what they should sound like. There is even a section that will teach kids to change strings and care for their guitar!

Princess Jocelyn is having a birthday and her father has something big planned to celebrate. There is just one thing...she can't peek at her present too early. The princess must choose between obeying her father or listening to another voice from the castle. What will the young princess decide? Join Jocelyn as she and her brother explore the castle for an adventure you are sure to remember!

Princess Jocelyn has a beautiful wardrobe of armor to use during any battle. Her battles aren't what you might think. Join the young princess and other fun characters in three separate stories about friendship, horseback riding, and brotherly love. Each story has a biblical theme on how to combat jealousy, fear, and revenge. After the story, you and your child are invited to dig a little deeper with discussion questions. Grab your armor and a copy of Princess J. Warrior today!

HORACE HELFIN'S HOLIDAY HOME - Award-Winning First Novel in a Series2011 International Book Awards Winner - Children's Fiction2010 Readers Favorite Silver Medal Award Winner - Children-Preteen2010 National "Best Books" Awards Finalist - Children's Fiction2010 National Indie Excellence Awards Finalist"...A touching story of good friendship and not judging a book by it's cover." Midwest Book Review"There is a lot of action in this book as each new chapter tells another exciting story of greed, corruption or selfishness that is ultimately avenged...goodness prevails and the true spirit of Christmas is celebrated." Children's Literature"...A delightful tale. It is a page turner that should hold children glued to their chairs." ReadersFavorite.com"...Funny and exciting...an excellent way to get into the spirit of the holiday season." ReaderViews.comIn just a few days it will be Christmas - and Sally Connors will turn nine years old. Sally has a secret wish she discloses only to Santa. Her parents, John and Amanda, are separated, and life seems disappointing...until a mysterious orphan boy named Horace Helfin, who suffers from a strange malady and speaks only in rhyme, except when angry or sad, comes into their lives - and changes them forever. Horace proves to be a wonderful companion, despite the fact that he's a living terror, effortlessly generating havoc and chaos wherever he goes. His cyclonic presence disrupts the complacency of the Connors' lives and leads to a whole series of hilarious misadventures.. But when Sally suffers a serious accident, Horace seemingly sacrifices everything to save her...