A disfigured servant girl plans to flee Nepal; a Kalimpong shopkeeper faces an impossible dilemma; a Hindu religious festival in Darjeeling brings with it a sacrifice; a Nepali-Bhutanese refugee pins her hopes on the West; a Gurkha's daughter tries to comprehend her father's complaints; two young Nepali-speaking immigrants meet in Manhattan. These are just some of the stories describing & dramatizing the experiences of the Nepalese people & the Nepalese diaspora
- the people whose culture & language is Nepalese but who are dispersed to India Bhutan & beyond. From every perspective & on every page Prajwal Parajuly blends rich colour & vernacular to paint an eye-opening picture of a unique world & its people.
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In June 2006 the Neue Galerie in New York purchased Gustav Klimts 1907 Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I for $135 million. This deposed Picassos Boy With a Pipe (sold May 2004 for $104 million) as the highest reported price ever paid for a piece of art sold at a public auction. However Gustav Klimt (1862-1918) was a controversial figure in his time. Far from being acknowledged as the representative artist of his age he was the target of violent criticism
- his work sometimes being displayed behind a screen to avoid corrupting the sensibilities of the young. Today Klimts works are recognized as masterpieces & stand out as some of the most significant paintings ever to come out of Vienna. The Byzantine luxuriance of form the vivid juxtaposition of colours & the rich symbolism sensuality & eroticism of his work have made Klimt one of the most popular artists in the world. Arranged thematically the 130 reproductions of Klimts most important work are accompanied by Rachel Barnes expert & insightful commentary on all aspects of the artists life influences & paintings
- from the inspiration & provenance of each painting to the technique used to create it & a list of exhibitions. Featuring some of the most iconic important (and valuable) artworks of the late 19th/early 20th centuries such as the Judith I Portrait of Adele-Bloch-Bauer I & II & The Kiss this is a book that Klimt enthusiasts & art lovers will cherish.

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The countless events being held to celebrate the 150th anniversary of his birth make a clear statement to the enduring appreciation for the work of Gustav Klimt. Not that it takes such a special occasion for the press & the public to start talking about Klimt. More than two hundred articles about the artist appeared online in August 2011 alone in comparison with barely seventy on Rembrandt within the same period. This media publicity set editor Tobias G. Natter thinking about the value of compiling the present book. During his lifetime Klimt was a controversial star whose works made passions run high; he stood for Modernism but he also embodied tradition. His pictures polarized & divided the art-loving world. Journalists & general public alike were split over the question: For or against Klimt? The present publication therefore places particular emphasis upon the voices of Klimt's contemporaries via a series of essays examining reactions to his work throughout his career. Subjects range from Klimt's portrayal of women to his adoption of landscape painting in the second half of his life. The cliche that Gustav Klimt was a man of few words who rarely put pen to paper is vehemently dispelled: no less than 179 letters cards writings & other documents are included in this monograph. This wealth of archival material assembled here for the first time on such a scale represents a major contribution to Klimt scholarship. Defining features of this edition: Catalog of Klimt's complete paintings All known letter correspondence Featuring new photographs of the Stoclet Frieze commissioned exclusively for this book ...

A bestseller when first published in Germany in 2003 Jens Malte Fischers Gustav Mahler" has been lauded by scholars as a landmark work. He draws on important primary resources
- some unavailable to previous biographers
- & sets in narrative context the extensive correspondence between Mahler & his wife Alma; Alma Mahlers diaries; & the memoirs of Natalie Bauer-Lechner a viola player & close friend of Mahler whose private journals provide insight into the composers personal & professional lives & his creative process. Fischer explores Mahlers early life his relationship to literature his achievements as a conductor in Vienna & New York his unhappy marriage & his work with the Metropolitan Opera & the New York Philharmonic in his later years. He also illustrates why Mahler is a prime example of artistic idealism worn down by Austrian anti-Semitism & American commercialism. " Gustav Mahler" is the best-sourced & most balanced biography available about the composer a nuanced & intriguing portrait of his dramatic life set against the backdrop of early 20th century America & fin de siecle Europe."

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' Are Collected Letters a superior form of biography? When as numerous & meticulously edited as these of Gustav mahler when they provide a time capsule ride back to the last days of the Austro-Hungarian Empire the answer must be yes.. . This remarkable book is unputdownable even for a non-Mahlerite.' Literary Review ' The letters are linked by a commentary that makes the volume both an easy & gripping read.. . There is passion in this book to scald the h&.' Sunday Times 'A vivid & telling portrayal of Mahler's personality in his voice.' Times Literary Supplement ...

Lenny Mc Lean was one of the deadliest bare-knuckle fighters Britain has ever seen. He had dear powerful friends but he also had terrible enemies. So much so that he has two bullet wounds in his back
- each from a different attack. He has also been stabbed repeatedly
- always from behind. Lenny however is also a warm grizzly bear of a man whose main weakness is an overwhelming desire to put the welfare of his mates ahead of his own well-being. In this autobiography he tells of how the mafia flew him to New York to take on their greatest bare-knuckle boxer in a multi-million pound illicit challenge bout. The Mafias man lasted less than three minutes. When the IRA fronted up a London gang in a money-laundering scam Lenny was brought in to intimidate the terrorists. The IRA not surprisingly backed off. Lennys most serious trial came when he was accused of murder. Fighting to prove his innocence against a minimum sentence of 25 years Lenny never gave up & went on to be found not guilty. After deciding to retire from the violent life Len turned his hand to acting debuting in the series The Knock". He also had parts in " The Fifth Element" & " Lock Stock & Two Smoking Barrels"."

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The Guvnor" was a classic book that started an entire genre. It was the original & incredible true story of the worlds greatest hard man Lenny Mc Lean. Ever since it was published fans of Lenny have been clamouring to know more & more about this legendary figure. Now at last Lennys co-author Peter Gerrard has gathered together the stories that Lenny told about his life that did not make it into the original book... Lenny Mc Leans life story is an inspirational one. A bare-knuckle fighter by profession he was one of the most notorious figures ever to emerge from the East End of London. Whoever you were if you did right by the Guvnor youd have a friend for life; if you crossed him it would be at your peril. His untimely death in 1998 following a battle against cancer was a tragic loss for family & friends & left his legions of fans shocked & bereft. Now those fans have a unique opportunity to learn more about their hero. So packed with adventures bouts rucks & amazing stories was Lennys life that it would have been impossible to fit his whole life into one book. Thanks to the conversations between Lenny & his book man Peter Gerrard the parts of his life that were not revealed before are now within these pages to be enjoyed & treasured by generations of his admirers." ...

The Guv'nors
- True Crime Books The ten Scotland Yard detectives featured in The Guv'nors are unique. Such a group of intrepid
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Swaying palm trees golden beaches a hammock at siesta time & sunset rum cocktails: this is the bare minimum of a relaxing Caribbean holiday. Throw in Calypso music Hindu temples & Parisian cafes selling coffee & croissants & youre close to experiencing the unique melting pot of cultures in Guyana Guyane & Suriname. Each tiny country is home to a diverse mix of cultures & yet they have all kept their own identities & traditions. Few places boast the cultural & culinary fusion of this Caribbean corner of South America. * Perfect for anyone who prefers to travel without the tourists: This concise guidebook covers places that are simply not featured in any other travel guide. * Objective recommendations of great places to stay & eat. * Fascinating insights into the regions history & culture. * Highlights map of the region plus detailed street maps to important towns & cities. * Slim enough to fit in your pocket. With unparalleled depth & breadth of coverage of this vibrant region the Footprintfocus guide to Guyana Guyane & Suriname will help you get the best out of your adventure without weighing you down. The content of Footprint Focus Guyana Guyane & Suriname guide has been taken directly from Footprints South America Handbook. ...

a bible for physiology...perfect to understand those things you may have not thoroughly understood. [before]
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