Books published by publisher CyPress Publications

Now available with CD! This best-selling instruction book was developed to meet the needs of the young student aspiring to become a drummer in the school band or orchestra. Book 1 spans 52 lessons and includes: rudiments * study of various time figures found in every day playing * care and maintenance of drums * and more. Building on the lessons from Book 1, Book 2 covers 26 rudiments and contains additional studies in various time signatures utilizing the 26 rudiments.

Nine year old Steve Carlson Franklin spends a snowy night all alone at home eating popcorn, drinking Kool-Aid and reading his favorite Christmas book. It is his first night ever being left on his own and he plans to make the best of it, even if it is for a few short hours. However, the spirits of the house have a few ideas of their own. The evening turns into a hilarious disaster as Steve encounters the ghost of his grandparents and father.

If you want to discover the captivating history of Iran, then keep reading...Five captivating manuscripts in one book: Achaemenid Empire: A Captivating Guide to the First Persian Empire Founded by Cyrus the Great, and How This Empire of Ancient Persia Fought Against the Ancient Greeks in the Greco-Persian Wars Parthian Empire: A Captivating Guide to the Enemy of the Roman Republic and Roman Empire Sasanian Empire: A Captivating Guide to the Neo-Persian Empire that Ruled Before the Arab Conquest of Persia and the Rise of Islam The Safavid Empire: A Captivating Guide to the Persian Empire That Fought Against the Ottomans in the Ottoman-Safavid War The Afsharid and Qajar Dynasty: A Captivating Guide to Two Iranian Dynasties Who Ruled Persia from 1736 to 1925 In part 1 of this book, you will: Discover how the Achaemenid Empire got its start, as well as the conditions that allowed their culture to grow and prosper Learn how Cyrus the Great came to power and the remarkable ways in which he and his successors ruled the empire Get insights into the Achaemenid style of warfare, including rituals, strategies and tactics they used to conquer their foes as well as how they protected themselves against intruders Learn about the roles and obligations of the people, who and how they worshipped, including their beliefs And much, much more! In part 2 of this book, you will: Learn about the origins of the Parthian empire Discover the rise of the Parthian empire Gain startling knowledge about the Roman-Parthian Wars Be able to visualize the powerful military tactics that the Parthians used - tactics that gradually became the standard method of warfare in the Roman empire as well And much, much more! Some of the topics covered in part 3 of this book include: The Rise of the Sasanian Empire The First Sasanian Decline The Golden Age and the End of the Sasanian Empire Sasanian Government and Military Art and Culture of the Sasanian Empire Life and Society of the Sasanians Religion in the Sasanian State And much, much more! Some of the topics covered in part 4 of this book include: Religious Beginnings: Ismail I Foreign Relations: Tahmasp Short and Bloody: Ismail II Cultural Consolidation: Abbas I Saru Taqi: Shah Safi Interlude: Shah Abbas II Internal Decay: Sulayman Fall: Sultan Husayn And much, much more! Some of the topics covered in part 5 of this book include: Geography and Ancient History of Persia Modern History of Persia and the Afsharid Dynasty The Persian Empire under the Qajar Dynasty Modern Persian Society Culture of Modern Persia And much, much more! So if you want to learn more about the history of Iran, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

If you want to discover the captivating history of the Victorian Era, then keep reading...When Queen Victoria stepped onto the throne of Great Britain and Ireland in 1837, gone were the days when the monarch had supreme authority over the kingdom. Victoria ruled at the head of a government with which she was meant to converse, debate, and ultimately guide, and it was a job she sometimes struggled to perform. Victoria described herself as an emotional creature and blamed her gender for what she believed were her shortcomings as a monarch.The queen suffered emotionally during her childhood and also in the early part of her rule, but despite a few dramatic scandals at court, Victoria came to be loved and respected by the majority of her subjects across the vast British Empire. An unprecedented number of important social and economic changes occurred during Victoria's 63-year reign, and that span of time has come to signify Britain's coming of age into modern history. One of the most important changes experienced by Great Britain between 1837 and 1901 was the population explosion. When Victoria was crowned, there were about 13.9 million Britons; by the time she died, there were an estimated 32.5 million. The sharp increase has been related to modernized methods of medical treatment, sanitation, and social welfare, but each of those industries was far from perfection during the 19th century. Nevertheless, the birth rate increased and the mortality rate fell. In The Victorian Era: A Captivating Guide to the Life of Queen Victoria and an Era in the History of the United Kingdom Known for Its Hierarchy-Based Social Order, you will discover topics such as An Unexpected Heiress The Accession A Palace, A Groom, and Two Scandals Rats, Fleas, and Other Victorian Pests The Cholera Epidemic of 1846-1860 The Sanitation Revolution A Queen in Mourning Anatomy, Medicine, and the Body Snatchers Frankenstein, Horror, and Science Fiction Egyptomania, Scientific Racism, and the Suez Canal Cults and the Church of England A Letter from China The Industrial Revolution Homelessness and Poverty Victorian Spirits and Spirituality A Victorian Christmas The Victorians on Evolution Madness, Hysteria, and Masturbation Empress of India Jack the Ripper The 20th Century And much, much more! So if you want to learn more about the Victorian Era, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

For all Ford V8 owners and restorers, a complete handbook with hard to find specifications of all engines up to1972 including the OHC "Indy" engines. There's adjustments and fine tuning data of every engine from 221 to 462 CID, plus a massive list of the original factory part numbers for heavy duty and "High-Per" parts. With important details of engine assembly and ignition-carburetion modifications for premium performance. "Switch and Swap" of heavy-duty parts, from one size engine to another, is clearly explained. This is the "best ever" low-bucks handbook to upgrade horsepower and durability of the best of the early Ford V8 engines. For good reason, this book was known as "The Stocker's Bible."

WHAT ARE YOU DOING WITH YOUR LIFE?J. KRISHNAMURTII TEACHINGS FOR TEENS, edited by Dale Carlson. Teens learn to understand the self, the purpose of life, work, education, relationships. Through paying attention rather than accepting the authority of their conditioning, they can find out for themselves about love, sex, marriage, work, education, the meaning of life and how to change themselves and the world. The Dalai Lama calls Krishnamurti "One of the greatest thinkers of the age."

If you want to discover the captivating history of Japan, then keep reading...Japan is one of the most adaptable countries in the world. It is capable of very rapid change, even after crises that would halt the progress of other nations. When the shogunates collapsed in the 17th century, the feudal system disintegrated. Within a year's time, though, railroads replaced ox carts. During World War I, a first-rate economy sprung up on deserted farmlands. During World War II, the modest islands of Japan burgeoned into an empire with one of the most powerful navies in the world. After the devastation of that world war, Japan emerged as one of the most modern countries in the world. The Japanese have survived frequent earthquakes and tsunamis and rebuilt their cities using enviable technologies.The Japanese progressed throughout the eras because of the emperor, but they also progressed despite him. These are people who never let go of their sacred history, and their story is told and retold in art, film, literature, and even graphic novels across the entire world. Terms such as shoguns, samurai, haiku, anime, and manga are familiar to many in the Western world today. Westerners also learn flower arranging, martial arts, meditation, and enjoy a variety of visual and digital art forms because of the unique culture of Japan.In History of Japan: A Captivating Guide to Japanese History, Including Events Such as the Genpei War, Mongol Invasions, Battle of Tsushima, and Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, you will discover topics such as Children of the Sun Warring Clans The Two Imperial Courts Edo Japan: Part One-1603 to 1638 Edo Period: Part Two-1638 to 1868 The Meiji Restoration Foreign Relations The Taisho Era The Showa Era Japan in World War II and Its Aftermath Heisei Era And much, much more! So if you want to learn more about the History of Japan, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

If you're looking to learn Polish fast without having to go through boring textbooks, then keep reading...Are you sick and tired of not being able to learn Polish fast?Have you tried endless other ways of learning Polish but nothing seems to stick?Do you finally want to say goodbye to your tendency to 'forget most of what you've studied' and discover something which works for you?If so, then you've come to the right place.You see, Polish is easier than it seems.Not only will this book give you the basic grammar rules, but also many fun exercises for you to practice. If you've never studied Polish before or if you've studied it but you need to go back to the basics to get better, this handbook will provide you with everything you need, especially if you are planning on traveling to Poland!Here's just a tiny fraction of what you'll discover: The Very Basics Numbers Deconstructing Polish Greetings An initial Conversation At Work At School/At The University Food and Drink Entertainment And much, much more! So if you want to learn the Polish language fast, then scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

In LET'S FLY AWAY LITTLE BLUE CAR, join a lonely child who takes a fantastic journey high, high, high up into the sky away from home and far, far, far away over city and farm. Only when high in the sky and far away does the child discover something very important. Love isn't found far, far away, but right where the journey started—in the heart of family. LET'S FLY AWAY LITTLE BLUE CAR is a fun, fantastic ride a first reader can take alone or one the family can take together. Read the story. Enjoy the activities. Then get creative with your own LITTLE BLUE CAR stories.

If you want to discover the captivating history of the Holy Roman Empire, then keep reading...Two captivating manuscripts in one book: The Holy Roman Empire: A Captivating Guide to the Union of Smaller Kingdoms That Started During the Early Middle Ages and Dissolved During the Napoleonic Wars The Carolingian Empire: A Captivating Guide to the Carolingian Dynasty and Their Large Empire That Covered Most of Western Europe During the Reign of Charlemagne Beginning with Charlemagne, the great and educated king who would serve as an inspiration for world leaders from Frederick II to Adolf Hitler, the Holy Roman Empire's intricate ties with the Roman Catholic Church would provide for plenty of excitement and drama in its early years. However, as the empire staggered through the Middle Ages and into the Renaissance, it would eventually be forced to declare its allegiance with a new way of thinking: Protestantism. Throughout the story of the Holy Roman Empire, a wealth of fascinating tales from interesting people proliferates. Monks and emperors will clash, poets sing the praises of kings, and the pope rides blind and bareback on a frightened donkey through the streets of Rome. The mightiest monarch in all of the world walks barefoot in the snow in repentance for his angry deeds, and two rival families stand toe-to-toe for the monarchy. Crusades are lost in war and won in diplomacy, while kings are held ransom, revolts are suppressed, and antipopes crowned. And this incredible tale spanning a full millennium is ready and waiting for you to turn the next page. Some of the topics covered in part 1 of this book include: The First Roman Empire The Carolingians A Formal Emperor The Caligula of Christianity Antipope The Walk to Canossa The Hohenstaufen Dynasty Begins The Red-Bearded Warrior King Captor of the Lionheart Stupor Mundi The Great Interregnum The King of Peace The Rise of the Habsburgs The Reformation Eight Million Dead The Dissolution And much, much more! Some of the topics covered in part 2 of this book include: A Quick Overview The World After Rome Ending a Dynasty - Pepin, Charles, and Carloman The Conquests of Charles In the Name of Religion Pope Leo III and the Founding of an Empire The Carolingian Renaissance - The Empire under Charlemagne The Rule of Louis the Pious Familial Strife and the Decay of the Empire The Division Effectively Ending the Empire Echoes of the Roman Empire - How Outside Forces Picked Apart the Carolingian Empire Lasting Effects and Hope of Reunification And much, much more! So if you want to learn more about the history of The Holy Roman Empire and The Carolingian Empire, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

If you want to discover the captivating history of Taiwan, then keep reading...The history of Taiwan is astonishing. Politically, Taiwan-- was a warlord culture. The Portuguese, when passing by the island in the mid-1540s, called the island "Ilha Formosa," which means "Beautiful Island."Then the Dutch came in the 1620s, searching for a base of operations for the Dutch East India Company.Then the Han Chinese came in the 17th century. Many of these Han Chinese were refugees from the wars in China. This influx caused an explosive reaction.And then came the Japanese in 1894! Taiwan was subjugated to a Japanese program of inculcation. All the people of Taiwan had to learn Japanese, and Shinto shrines cropped up everywhere.Then came Chiang Kai-shek in 1949. He awakened the conflict between the vestiges of Japanese influences and the Republic of China.Having been inflicted with so many cultural and political invasions, a new breed of Taiwanese people rose up, and they wanted freedom from the oppression they had faced for decades, although there were some who wanted socialism and communism. Taiwan is not even recognized as an independent sovereign by every country in the world today.Read Taiwan's story--a story of an island that walks a tightrope searching for its identity, balance, and fate.In History of Taiwan: A Captivating Guide to Taiwanese History and the Relationship with the People's Republic of China, you will discover topics such as Formosa: Beautiful Island The Arrival of the Chinese and Their Religion The Dutch Trading Years The Ming, The Qing, and Japan: The War Years Japanese Taiwan The Sino-Japanese War & World War II Taiwan After World War II And much, much more! So if you want to learn more about the history of Taiwan, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!