An introduction to music history--accompanied by a CD with musical selections from around the world--takes readers on a chronological journey to explore music from different cultures, the development of instruments and the progression of musical styles.

Letters and journals reveal the struggles, affairs, deceptions, and triumphs of five members of a village choir during World War II as they band together to survive the upheavals of war and village intrigue on the English home front.

Niyaz has added an electronic note to these traditional songs from around Asia and the Middle East to help break down the barriers between peoples.

"This collection of lullabies from around the world will ease your little ones to sleep with gentle lyrics sung in the native tongues of Ireland, Brazil, Wales, Africa, Nova Scotia, Cuba and more."