Michael Steens Great Composers" was originally published in 2003. A lifetimes work & almost 1000 pages long it has since become the reference point & key read on the biographical backgrounds to classical musics biggest names. Authoritative & hugely detailed
- but nonetheless a joy to read
- this new edition will expand its readership further & capitalise on a newfound popular interest (as evidenced by the success of Alex Ross " The Rest is Noise") in classical music. This work helps you explore the story of Bach the respectable burgher much of whose vast output was composed amidst petty turf disputes in Lutheran Leipzig; or the ugly argumentative Beethoven in French-occupied Vienna obsessed by his laundry; or Mozart the over-exploited infant prodigy whose untimely death was shrouded in rumour. In this work read about Verdi who composed against the background of the Italian Risorgimento; or about the family life of the Wagners; & Brahms who rose from the slums of Hamburg to become a devotee of beer & coffee in fin-de-siecle Vienna a cultural capital bent on destroying Mahler...and much much more."

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In a Somerset village a teenage boy confronts a teacher with a story he should know nothing about. The boys impossible knowledge uncovers memories Michael Martin has done his utmost to forget
- & soon propels him into danger. As Martin confronts his past once more three girls arrive in the village of Pen Selwood one of them drawn by an ancient instinct to find a man called Ferney. Her actions reignite a love story an instinct that cannot be broken irrespective of the hurt & danger it brings to those around them...
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From the internationally bestselling author of What I Loved & The Summer Without Men a dazzling collection of essays written with Siri Hustvedts customary intelligence wit & ability to convey complex ideas in a clear & lively way. Divided into three sections
- Living which draws on Siris own life; Thinking on memory emotion & the imagination; & Looking on art & artists
- the essays range across the humanities & science as Siri explores how we see remember feel & interact with others what it means to sleep dream & speak & what we mean by self. The combination offers a profound & fascinating insight into ourselves as thinking feeling beings.

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Enter the interactive world of Letterland & meet the a-z characters. Songs & animation help pupils to learn the alphabet sounds & correct handwriting strokes. There are assessed activities for: a-z letter shapes; a-z letter sounds; long & short vowel sounds; & building regular words. The software is available with network capability & teacher controls to: create multiple classes; select letters & activities for each class; monitor results for each pupil; shut down software on all student computers from teacher's PC; & display the same view as the class (e.g. on an interactive whiteboard). Minimum system requirements are: PC Only Windows[registered] 98 & above 750 M Hz Pentium III or equivalent 64 Mb of RAM 8x CD-ROM drive 800 x 600 screen resolution Sound Card. It is a Single User Licence. COL IS approved. e L Cs can be used to purchase this product. ...

Living & Working in Australia first published in 1998 & now in its 7th edition is the most comprehensive & best-selling book available about daily life
- & is essential reading for newcomers. Whats it really like Living & Working in Australia? Not surprisingly theres more to life than barbies beaches beer & bronzed bodies. This book is guaranteed to hasten your introduction to the Australian way of life irrespective of whether youre planning to stay for a few months or indefinitely. Adjusting to day-to-day-life in Australia just got a whole lot simpler!
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What's it really like Living & Working in France? Not surprisingly there's a lot more to life than baguettes berets & boules! This book is guaranteed to hasten your introduction to la vie francaise irrespective of whether you're planning to stay for a few months or indefinitely. Adjusting to day-to day-life in France just got a whole lot simpler! The most comprehensive & best-selling book about living in France since it was first published in 1993 containing up to twice as much information as some similar books. ...

Living & Working in New Zealand is designed to provide newcomers with the practical information necessary for a relatively trouble-free life. Its contents include finding a job permits & visas health accommodation finance insurance education shopping post office & telephone services public transport motoring TV & radio leisure sports & much much more. ...

Living & Working in Spain is essential reading for anyone planning to live or work in Spain & is the most up-to-date source of practical information available about everyday life. Its guaranteed to hasten your introduction to the Spanish way of life & most importantly will save you time trouble & money. The best-selling & most comprehensive book about Living & Working in Spain since it was first published in 1995 containing up to twice as much information as similar books. Now completely redesigned & printed in full colour. David Hampshire was born in England & after serving in the Royal Air Force was employed for many years in the computer industry before taking up writing full-time in the 80s. His work has taken him around the world & he has lived & worked in many countries including Australia France Germany Malaysia the Netherlands Panama Singapore Spain Switzerland & the USA. David is an authority on living working & buying property abroad & is the author co-author or editor of some 20 titles including Buying a Home in Spain. ...

What's it really like Living & Working in Switzerland? Not surprisingly there's a lot more to it than cuckoo clocks skiing & yodelling! This book is guaranteed to make your life in Switzerland easier & more enjoyable irrespective of whether you're planning to stay for a few months or indefinitely. Adjusting to day-to day-life in Switzerland just got a whole lot simpler! ...

Images of beautiful Spanish horses performing high school movements & airs above the ground carrying costumed Spaniards at the Feria or evading the horns of black fighting bulls with courage & agility have entranced horse lovers for centuries. Increasingly riders are buying or importing Spanish horses & the authors have prepared this book for those who aspire to share their lives with the horse of Spain. The book looks at the history of the Spanish horse his breeding conformation & temperament & his traditional training for the bull ring la doma vaquera la garrocha & la doma classica: the true art of classical dressage. The authors cover the Spanish method of training of the horse in-hand & under saddle as well as the training of the rider & there are chapters on the Spanish horse in the show ring saddlery costume & traditional turn-out & presentation. Advice is given on buying Spanish horses their care & management & whether or not to breed. Both practical & poetic this celebration of the Spanish horse is distinguished by a wonderful selection of photographs. ...