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How do we hold on to what is constant within us when circumstances challenge our sense of who we are?
At the heart of the story is the mystery of Isabel Grey, a successful opera singer who disappeared in the late 1970s and has not been heard of since. Two musicians, facing life-changing crises of their own, decide to look for her. Stephen Bennett's career as an orchestral bassoonist has been ended by a violent mugging; singer Alice Wade is suffering serious vocal problems and trying to move on from the latest in a long line of failed relationships. Stephen takes a job as Archivist for Hope Street Theatre and becomes intrigued by a young woman who appeared there in the 1960s. Nearby, Alice is taking refuge in the house she's inherited from her godmother, Imogen, and while trawling through paraphernalia Imogen left behind, she learns of a sister, Isabel, about whom Imogen neverHow do we hold on to what is constant within us when circumstances challenge our sense of who we are? At the heart of the story is the mystery of Isabel Grey, a successful opera singer who disappeared in the late 1970s and has not been heard of since. Two musicians, facing life-changing crises of
Carol Kimball's comprehensive survey of art song literature has been the principal one-volume American source on the topic. Now back in print after an absence of several years, this newly revised edition includes biographies and discussions of the work of 150 composers of various nationalities, as
One of Walt Whitman's most loved and greatest poems, 'Song of Myself' is an optimistic and inspirational look at the world. Originally published as part of 'Leaves of Grass' in 1855, 'Song of Myself' is as accessible and important today as when it was first written. Read 'Song of Myself' and enjoy
A brilliant and penetrating history of the First World War by one of the world's foremost experts on the conflict. Reissued for the 100th
'Song of the Sirens is rich in detail, colorful characters, and poignant insights. It is the story of one man's love affair with the old boats he has owned or chartered. Focusing on his favorites (his 17 sirens), the book explores the fascination man has with the sea and attempts to explain the
'G. Willow Wilson has a deft hand with myth and with magic, and the kind of smart, honest writing mind that knits together and bridges cultures and people. You should read what she writes.'--Neil Gaiman, author of Stardust and American Gods 'Driven by a hot ionic charge between higher math and
Throughout most of the twelve years between their formation and disbanding after the death of drummer John Bonham, Led Zeppelin were regarded as arguably the most influential group in popular music since The Beatles. While seen as pioneers of British heavy rock, their sound also embraced blues,
Exploring the relationship between poetry and song, the pieces in this collection work to define the elemental human struggles of good versus evil andlight against darkness. The poems take different shapesnewly forged dictionary definitions; praise-songs celebrating the Singerman in a Jamaican road
Before the age of the lighthouse Scotland's untamed seas and perilous rocky coast too often witnessed the watery end to the mariner's voyage. From its establishment in 1786, it was the remit of the Northern Lighthouse Board to tame these harsh seas with the building of guiding lights around
From USA Today bestselling authors Willow Winters and Lauren Landish comes a sexy and forbidden series of standalone romances. Everything has a price ... and I'm willing to pay. I trust no one. I thrive with control and I've learned to be ruthless and cold-hearted. I'm not interested in love, but
Cuckoo Song is a breathtakingly dark and twisted tale from the Costa Award-winning author of The Lie Tree, Frances
Covering Brahms's 32 song opuses published during four decades of song-writing, this book offers a way of understanding what Brahms believed to be the right poetic basis for his immortal music. Johannes Brahms's much-loved solo songs continue to be enjoyed in recordings and on recital stages all
Dazzling novel from Carol Shields, author of 'The Stone Diaries', winner of the Pulitzer Prize, and 'Larry's Party', winner of the Orange
Poppy the beetle sings all day, but her singing isn't very popular with the rest of the beetles and they refuse to play with her. When she bumps into Harry the mouse and Jake the snake, though, she finds her singing can be useful after
A reassuring, heart-warming story of colours, kindness, community and nature from Caroline Crowe and Cally Johnson-Isaacs, that shows that brighter times are always around the
Unrestrained is the moving, sometimes frightening story of Caroline Cameron's journey of surviving and thriving after years of horrific abuse from her husband. Caroline has approached her story with searing honesty and no-nonsense practicality and in so doing has dug a well of healing for the
Available for the first time in paperback, this is the pre-eminent critical study, and exploration, of how myth and legend played such a significant role in the works of J.R.R. Tolkien.The Song of Middle-earth takes a fresh look at The Lord of the Rings, digging deep into the foundations of
Themes of social and environmental justice in the multimedia artworks of renowned Colombian artist Carolina CaycedoCarolina Caycedo's (born 1978) immense geographic photographs, lively artist's books, colorful hanging sculptures and other works are not merely art objects, but gateways into larger
The first volume of A Song of Ice and Fire, the greatest fantasy epic of the modern age. GAME OF THRONES is now a major TV series from HBO, starring Sean Bean. Summers span decades. Winter can last a lifetime. And the struggle for the Iron Throne has begun. As Warden of the north, Lord Eddard Stark
A propulsive and chillingly prescient novel of suspense and terror from the Bram Stoker award-winning author of The Cabin at the End of the World and A Head Full of Ghosts.'Absolutely riveting.' -- Stephen KingIn a matter of weeks, Massachusetts has been overrun by an insidious rabies-like virus