The Lifestyle Guide for Singers and Talkers-The human voice expresses more than words more than music. Vocal expression links the listener directly to another person's inner feelings body and soul.Keeping the voice healthy used to be as mysterious as the power of voice itself. Modern science has revealed much about the vocal mechanism and its health requirements but simple information for the average voice user has remained hard to find and harder to trust. In Everyday Voice Care: The Lifestyle Guide for Singers and Talkers respected voice therapist Joanna Cazden brings together a wealth of practical tips and advice to help keep your own expressive voice in top working order.Drawing from herexperience as a singer theater artist and a licensed speech pathologist who has treated more than 1 000 voice patients Cazden integrates up-to-date medical information with common-sense suggestions and sympathy for the demands of contemporary life. Chapters on food and drink cold remedies loud parties travel fitness routines and when to see a doctor are complemented by notes on alternative health care and the spiritual dimension of vocal rest. This invaluable resource for voice and speech professionals students and teachers will answer even the age-old question of whether to put lemon or honey in your tea.

Vocal Selections-When blind date newbie Aaron is set up with serial-dater Casey a casual drink at a busy New York restaurant turns into a hilarious high-stakes dinner. As the date unfolds in real time the couple quickly find that they are not alone on this unpredictable evening. In a delightful and unexpected twist Casey and Aaron's inner critics take on a life of their own when other restaurant patrons transform into supportive best friends manipulative exes and protective parents who sing and dance them through ice-breakers appetisers and potential conversational land mines.Can this couple turn what could be a dating disaster into something special before the checkarrives?This Vocal selections songbook includes sheet music for 10 songs including First Impressions I'd Order Love The One Something That Will Last The Things I Never Said and more.