Memphis means music. That relationship was solidified in 1909 when W. C. Handy wrote the song �Mr. Crump� and later published it as the �Memphis Blues.� As Handy�s songs were sung and played in streets and music halls; a spotlight began to shine on a new mecca for innovation in music�Memphis; Tennessee. Memphis Music: Before the Blues surveys the people; music; and events that contributed to the rich musical life that emerged against the backdrop of the Civil War and yellow fever in the 19th century. The story is not just one of the building blocks to what has been called America�s greatest export�popular music�but rather it is a story of ongoing innovation and creativity that came from a convergence of people of different cultures.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Not too much energy went into writing this bookBy M. HeissThe Great Neighborhood Book has good ideas. but it seems like very little effort went into making it readable. eliminating redundancies. or expanding the case studies. It reads like a power point lecture from a library seminar. A few bullet points. a few paragraphs. a source citation. and thats all you get.It keeps pounding away on urban. urban. urban. as though all readers live in the same type of neighborhood. And the book is decidedly anti-car and snobby about peoples choices for where to live. If people choose to live in suburbs. why should an author call that "sprawl?" Plenty of great neighborhoods in rural and suburban areas. too. I believe that sprawl is natural. cyclical. and good.Some ideas that I have participated in for making neighborhoods great were not included in the ideas. but the book works to get creative ideas flowing. so I will add some great. workable ideas of my own here:+ Meet the bus: even if you dont have kids in school. meet the school bus in your neighborhood on Friday afternoons and welcome kids home by name.+ Doggie fashion show+ Bike parade where children decorate their bikes and awards are given+ Teen to tot read-along+ Preparedness classes+ Broadway musical sing along movie nights (or Disney musicals) - project the movie on a blank wall and set up seating+ Saturday morning walks: like a Volksmarch in Germany. set up a 10k route with a refreshment station midway and a cookout or sandwich share at the end. Provide booklets for completion stamps and a neighborhood shirt.The book does not much mention the benefits of:+ undoing zoning restrictions and historical site designations to free up entrepreneurialism+ the importance of private spaces (backyards) and cul-de-sacs for outdoor gatherings and play+ the idea to co-op purchase big items as a group: firewood. mulch. patio furniture. paper goods. Have them delivered and distribute to participating neighbors+ fruit and vegetable co-ops like Bountiful Baskets+ the benefits of homeschooling to reintroduce absent children into daytime activities and promote mentoring across generations+ neighborhood disaster preparedness: when to shelter in place. when to evacuate. who has needed skills. cooperative survival.+ rapid evacuation routes - the requirement for much wider freeways to assist in quick escapes+ bright bright lighting. and sidewalk level lighting. to reduce crime and stumbles+ installation of sidewalk trashcans for litter - with regular city pickups scheduled2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Great idea bookBy P. DangGreat book. informative and inspires you to improve your neighbourhood by doing small actions. I highly recommend it if you want to do your part in making your community a better place.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Four StarsBy elizabethNeeded for a course Im taking and is easy to read
