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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Why does some music reach us-and other music leave us cold?Technical ability matters. But it is not the whole of musicianship.The Hidden Shape of Music introduces a theoretical model built from three interacting dimensions: tonal, performative, and expressive capacity. Drawing on music history, listening psychology, culture, and lived experience, James Allister Odd asks why virtuosity can feel distant, why an imperfect voice can become unforgettable, and why the right combination of musicians can create something none could make alone.From Nina Simone, Neil Young, and Jeff Buckley to Pink Floyd, Radiohead, Rush, hip-hop, soul, and beyond, this book offers musicians and listeners a language for understanding how music connects-without reducing its mystery to a score. A practical, research-informed model of tonal, performative, and expressive musicianship-and how musicians, ensembles, cultures, and listeners shape musical connection. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Cricket can look impenetrable from an American sports culture. Its vocabulary is unfamiliar, its matches range from an evening to five days, and its rules are often explained through traditions newcomers were never taught.This revised guide begins with the game's history, then explains the field, scoring, formats, and strategy. Its central section gives a practical account of all forty-two MCC Laws, based on the 2017 Code, fourth edition (2026), while distinguishing the universal Laws from competition playing conditions.James Allister Odd approaches cricket as a student of the game whose curiosity began in family papers connected with an English cricket-bat business. The result is a source-conscious invitation to understand cricket in its own terms. A clear American introduction to cricket's history, formats, strategy, and all forty-two MCC Laws, distinguishing the universal Laws from competition playing conditions. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. An elephant stands before you, unmistakably pink. An authoritative guide explains that it is rare, naturally colored, and extraordinarily valuable. Then the paint begins to run.What changed? The elephant was pink when you saw it. But the explanation that made its color meaningful was false.That gap-between what reaches us and what becomes true enough to organize our lives-is the subject of The Pink Elephant Problem. Every claim arrives through perception, memory, emotion, language, culture, testimony, and institutions. Before it can guide action, it must pass through an individual. Yet individual judgments do not remain private. They become records, classifications, prices, histories, orthodoxies, permissions, and public consequences.Drawing on examples from luxury branding, bank runs, scientific classification, religious upheaval, legal evidence, historical memory, and synthetic media, James Allister Odd follows belief as it moves from one mind into systems of authority. He asks how evidence becomes credible, why apparent consensus can conceal private doubt, when acceptance changes behavior or social reality, and what remains stubbornly independent of what anyone believes.This is not an argument that every belief is equally true, nor a promise that perfect objectivity is available if we simply try harder. It is an investigation of the difficult ground between those positions: the place where facts, filters, institutions, and power meet.Written for curious readers rather than specialists, The Pink Elephant Problem asks a provocative question with practical consequences: What can correction repair after belief has already changed the world? A provocative, accessible inquiry into what happens between seeing and believing-how information becomes accepted truth, public authority, and consequence. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - When the setting is unfamiliar, knowing what to expect lets you give your attention to the people around you. The Odd Guide to Etiquette and Protocol is a practical, searchable reference for everyday life, formal occasions, civic and diplomatic events, religious and cultural customs, family milestones, business settings, dining, travel, and digital communication.James Allister Odd brings together modern guidance, historical precedent, official protocol, and 478 constructed situations that show how principles work in practice. Look up the question you have now: meeting a partner's family, attending a funeral, using a phone at the table, addressing an official, receiving guests with different needs, navigating a formal meal, or recovering gracefully when something goes wrong.The book's 239 entries, event-preparation guides, worksheets, glossary, historical notes, and alphabetical lookup are designed for use before an occasion and while planning one. Its mentor-like approach explains both the convention and its purpose, helping readers enter unfamiliar rooms with confidence, credibility, and consideration for others. …

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

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HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. An elephant stands before you, unmistakably pink. An authoritative guide explains that it is rare, naturally colored, and extraordinarily valuable. Then the paint begins to run.What changed? The elephant was pink when you saw it. But the explanation that made its color meaningful was false.That gap-between what reaches us and what becomes true enough to organize our lives-is the subject of The Pink Elephant Problem. Every claim arrives through perception, memory, emotion, language, culture, testimony, and institutions. Before it can guide action, it must pass through an individual. Yet individual judgments do not remain private. They become records, classifications, prices, histories, orthodoxies, permissions, and public consequences.Drawing on examples from luxury branding, bank runs, scientific classification, religious upheaval, legal evidence, historical memory, and synthetic media, James Allister Odd follows belief as it moves from one mind into systems of authority. He asks how evidence becomes credible, why apparent consensus can conceal private doubt, when acceptance changes behavior or social reality, and what remains stubbornly independent of what anyone believes.This is not an argument that every belief is equally true, nor a promise that perfect objectivity is available if we simply try harder. It is an investigation of the difficult ground between those positions: the place where facts, filters, institutions, and power meet.Written for curious readers rather than specialists, The Pink Elephant Problem asks a provocative question with practical consequences: What can correction repair after belief has already changed the world? A provocative, accessible inquiry into what happens between seeing and believing-how information becomes accepted truth, public authority, and consequence. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. When the setting is unfamiliar, knowing what to expect lets you give your attention to the people around you. The Odd Guide to Etiquette and Protocol is a practical, searchable reference for everyday life, formal occasions, civic and diplomatic events, religious and cultural customs, family milestones, business settings, dining, travel, and digital communication.James Allister Odd brings together modern guidance, historical precedent, official protocol, and 478 constructed situations that show how principles work in practice. Look up the question you have now: meeting a partner's family, attending a funeral, using a phone at the table, addressing an official, receiving guests with different needs, navigating a formal meal, or recovering gracefully when something goes wrong.The book's 239 entries, event-preparation guides, worksheets, glossary, historical notes, and alphabetical lookup are designed for use before an occasion and while planning one. Its mentor-like approach explains both the convention and its purpose, helping readers enter unfamiliar rooms with confidence, credibility, and consideration for others. A practical, searchable guide to modern manners and official protocol, with historical context and 478 real-world situations for dining, work, ceremonies, family events, travel, technology, and unfamiliar occasions. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - An elephant stands before you, unmistakably pink. An authoritative guide explains that it is rare, naturally colored, and extraordinarily valuable. Then the paint begins to run.What changed The elephant was pink when you saw it. But the explanation that made its color meaningful was false.That gap-between what reaches us and what becomes true enough to organize our lives-is the subject of The Pink Elephant Problem. Every claim arrives through perception, memory, emotion, language, culture, testimony, and institutions. Before it can guide action, it must pass through an individual. Yet individual judgments do not remain private. They become records, classifications, prices, histories, orthodoxies, permissions, and public consequences.Drawing on examples from luxury branding, bank runs, scientific classification, religious upheaval, legal evidence, historical memory, and synthetic media, James Allister Odd follows belief as it moves from one mind into systems of authority. He asks how evidence becomes credible, why apparent consensus can conceal private doubt, when acceptance changes behavior or social reality, and what remains stubbornly independent of what anyone believes.This is not an argument that every belief is equally true, nor a promise that perfect objectivity is available if we simply try harder. It is an investigation of the difficult ground between those positions: the place where facts, filters, institutions, and power meet.Written for curious readers rather than specialists, The Pink Elephant Problem asks a provocative question with practical consequences: What can correction repair after belief has already changed the world.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. An elephant stands before you, unmistakably pink. An authoritative guide explains that it is rare, naturally colored, and extraordinarily valuable. Then the paint begins to run.What changed? The elephant was pink when you saw it. But the explanation that made its color meaningful was false.That gap-between what reaches us and what becomes true enough to organize our lives-is the subject of The Pink Elephant Problem. Every claim arrives through perception, memory, emotion, language, culture, testimony, and institutions. Before it can guide action, it must pass through an individual. Yet individual judgments do not remain private. They become records, classifications, prices, histories, orthodoxies, permissions, and public consequences.Drawing on examples from luxury branding, bank runs, scientific classification, religious upheaval, legal evidence, historical memory, and synthetic media, James Allister Odd follows belief as it moves from one mind into systems of authority. He asks how evidence becomes credible, why apparent consensus can conceal private doubt, when acceptance changes behavior or social reality, and what remains stubbornly independent of what anyone believes.This is not an argument that every belief is equally true, nor a promise that perfect objectivity is available if we simply try harder. It is an investigation of the difficult ground between those positions: the place where facts, filters, institutions, and power meet.Written for curious readers rather than specialists, The Pink Elephant Problem asks a provocative question with practical consequences: What can correction repair after belief has already changed the world? A provocative, accessible inquiry into what happens between seeing and believing-how information becomes accepted truth, public authority, and consequence. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Cricket can look impenetrable from an American sports culture. Its vocabulary is unfamiliar, its matches range from an evening to five days, and its rules are often explained through traditions newcomers were never taught.This revised guide begins with the game's history, then explains the field, scoring, formats, and strategy. Its central section gives a practical account of all forty-two MCC Laws, based on the 2017 Code, fourth edition (2026), while distinguishing the universal Laws from competition playing conditions.James Allister Odd approaches cricket as a student of the game whose curiosity began in family papers connected with an English cricket-bat business. The result is a source-conscious invitation to understand cricket in its own terms. A clear American introduction to cricket's history, formats, strategy, and all forty-two MCC Laws, distinguishing the universal Laws from competition playing conditions. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Cricket can look impenetrable from an American sports culture. Its vocabulary is unfamiliar, its matches range from an evening to five days, and its rules are often explained through traditions newcomers were never taught.This revised guide begins with the game's history, then explains the field, scoring, formats, and strategy. Its central section gives a practical account of all forty-two MCC Laws, based on the 2017 Code, fourth edition (2026), while distinguishing the universal Laws from competition playing conditions.James Allister Odd approaches cricket as a student of the game whose curiosity began in family papers connected with an English cricket-bat business. The result is a source-conscious invitation to understand cricket in its own terms. A clear American introduction to cricket's history, formats, strategy, and all forty-two MCC Laws, distinguishing the universal Laws from competition playing conditions. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Why does some music reach us-and other music leave us cold?Technical ability matters. But it is not the whole of musicianship.The Hidden Shape of Music introduces a theoretical model built from three interacting dimensions: tonal, performative, and expressive capacity. Drawing on music history, listening psychology, culture, and lived experience, James Allister Odd asks why virtuosity can feel distant, why an imperfect voice can become unforgettable, and why the right combination of musicians can create something none could make alone.From Nina Simone, Neil Young, and Jeff Buckley to Pink Floyd, Radiohead, Rush, hip-hop, soul, and beyond, this book offers musicians and listeners a language for understanding how music connects-without reducing its mystery to a score. A practical, research-informed model of tonal, performative, and expressive musicianship-and how musicians, ensembles, cultures, and listeners shape musical connection. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Cricket can look impenetrable from an American sports culture. Its vocabulary is unfamiliar, its matches range from an evening to five days, and its rules are often explained through traditions newcomers were never taught.This revised guide begins with the game's history, then explains the field, scoring, formats, and strategy. Its central section gives a practical account of all forty-two MCC Laws, based on the 2017 Code, fourth edition (2026), while distinguishing the universal Laws from competition playing conditions.James Allister Odd approaches cricket as a student of the game whose curiosity began in family papers connected with an English cricket-bat business. The result is a source-conscious invitation to understand cricket in its own terms.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Why does some music reach us-and other music leave us cold?Technical ability matters. But it is not the whole of musicianship.The Hidden Shape of Music introduces a theoretical model built from three interacting dimensions: tonal, performative, and expressive capacity. Drawing on music history, listening psychology, culture, and lived experience, James Allister Odd asks why virtuosity can feel distant, why an imperfect voice can become unforgettable, and why the right combination of musicians can create something none could make alone.From Nina Simone, Neil Young, and Jeff Buckley to Pink Floyd, Radiohead, Rush, hip-hop, soul, and beyond, this book offers musicians and listeners a language for understanding how music connects-without reducing its mystery to a score. A practical, research-informed model of tonal, performative, and expressive musicianship-and how musicians, ensembles, cultures, and listeners shape musical connection. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. The Pink Elephant Problem | What Happens Between Seeing and Believing | James Allister Odd | Taschenbuch | Englisch | 2026 | Corso Publishing | EAN 9798997637422 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Why does some music reach us-and other music leave us cold Technical ability matters. But it is not the whole of musicianship.The Hidden Shape of Music introduces a theoretical model built from three interacting dimensions: tonal, performative, and expressive capacity. Drawing on music history, listening psychology, culture, and lived experience, James Allister Odd asks why virtuosity can feel distant, why an imperfect voice can become unforgettable, and why the right combination of musicians can create something none could make alone.From Nina Simone, Neil Young, and Jeff Buckley to Pink Floyd, Radiohead, Rush, hip-hop, soul, and beyond, this book offers musicians and listeners a language for understanding how music connects-without reducing its mystery to a score.…