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Castles, Fortresses and Citadels
By Henri Stierlin
This second book in the series "Unfolding History" features amazing aerial photographs of 29 of the world's greatest castles, fortresses and citadels, including the Tower of London, Alcratraz, The Great Wall of China and Palmyra. A spectacular fold-out photograph of each site enables the reader to see the monument in thrilling detail, while accompanying text provides information on the site's history and construction. This is the perfect giftbook for anyone interested in, or wanting to learn more, about some of mankind's greatest architectural legacies.
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Elgar (Illustrated Lives of the Great Composers)
By Simon Mundy
Elgar was England's greatest late romantic composer. His symphonies, the "Enigma Variations" and oratorios made him the toast of Europe and America during his lifetime. This revised edition explores his life from his background in a Worcester music shop to his final years as Master of the King's Music and the first composer to make recordings of all his work.
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Stravinsky (Illustrated Lives of the Great Composers)
By Neil Wenborn
This volume traces the course of Igor Stravinsky's career. Catapulted to international fame by his ballet, "The Firebird", at the age of 28, he went on to produce a series of theatre, choral, orchestral and instrumental works which changed the direction of contemporary music.
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Tchaikovsky (Illustrated Lives of the Great Composers)
By Simon Mundy
Russian composer Tchaikovsky was famous for his ballets, such as "Swan Lake" and "Sleeping Beauty". Drawing on personal letters, recollections, paintings and photographs, this book explores his work and the scandal of his failed marriage, homosexuality and the circumstances of his death.
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Vaughan Williams (Illustrated Lives of the Great Composers) (Paperback)
By Paul Holmes
This biography draws on letters, diaries and personal reminiscences to tell the story of Vaughan Williams. Williams was heavily involved with the English folk movement, Tudor music and hymns, and his creations combined humour and mysticism.
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Holst (Illustrated Lives of the Great Composers)
By Paul Holmes
This biography of Holst draws on letters and personal collections, engravings, paintings, and, where they exist, photographs, to present a picture of the composer and teacher.
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Purcell (Illustrated Lives of the Great Composers)
By Simon Mundy
This volume takes the reader on a journey through the life and works of Henry Purcell. It was published to coincide with the 300th anniversary of his death.
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Britten (Illustrated Lives of the Great Composers)
By Christopher Headington
Britten was a major pioneer of English Chamber Opera and was the creator of some of the most famous British operas including "Peter Grimes", "Billy Budd" and the Chamber opera "The Turn of the Screw". He is also remembered for his "War Requiem". This book tells the story of his life, including his lifelong collaboration with his friend Peter Pears and his talent as a highly respected accompanist.
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Grieg (The Illustrated Lives of the Great Composers)
By Robert Layton
This tells the story of one of Norway's greatest composers. Grieg completed his first composition - a set of variations - at the age of nine. Influenced by Schumann and Liszt, he was famous for his songs and piano works, his most well-known being "Peter Gynt".
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Wagner (Illustrated Lives of the Great Composers)
By Howard Gray
Looks at the life and work of Richard Wagner, composer of such monumental musical dramas as "Parsifal", "Tristan und Isolde" and "Der Fliegende Hollander".
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Ravel (Illustrated Lives of the Great Composers S.)
By David Burnett James
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Berlioz (Illustrated Lives of the Great Composers)
By Robert Clarson-Leach
A series of biographies of great composers which present the subjects against a social background of their times. Each book draws on personal letters and recollections, engravings, paintings - and - where they exist - photographs, to build up a complete picture of the composer's life.
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Brahms (Illustrated Lives of the Great Composers)
By Paul Holmes
A series of biographies of great composers which present the subjects against a social background of their times. Each book draws on personal letters and recollections, engravings, paintings - and - where they exist - photographs, to build up a complete picture of the composer's life
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Mahler (Illustrated Lives of the Great Composers)
By Edward Seckerson
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Offenbach (Illustrated Lives of the Great Composers
By Peter Gammond
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Chess College: Technique
By Efstratios Grivas
"Chess College" is an exciting new series of chess books to take intermediate players to new levels of chess understanding. New ideas are introduced and immediately illustrated by a number of entertaining and instructive examples, many drawn from the author's own practice. "Volume 3: Technique" features topics including the central break, bishop vs. knight, standard sacrifices against the castled position, opposite-coloured bishops, and immobilization, and discussions on topics such as how to handle won positions and lost positions, and positions with small advantages, together with a wealth of training tips.
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Chess College 2: Pawn Play
By Efstratios Grivas
"Chess College" is a new series of books to take intermediate players to new levels of chess understanding. New ideas are introduced and immediately illustrated by a number of instructive examples, many drawn from the author's own practice. "Volume 2, Chess College: Pawn Play", discusses aspects of pawn play that are vital to successful chess, such as: Semi-Open File; Isolated Pawn; Doubled Pawns; Backward Pawn; Hanging Pawns; Pawn Majority, Pawn Minority; Central Break; And more
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Chess College 1: Strategy
By Efstratios Grivas
"Chess College" is a new series of books to take intermediate players to new levels of chess understanding. New ideas are introduced and immediately illustrated by a number of entertaining and instructive examples, many drawn from the author's own practice. "Volume 1, Chess College: Strategy", covers a variety of topics, including: Why Do We Lose? Attack on the King; Two Bishops; Passed Pawn; Exchange Sacrifice; Positional Sacrifice; Outpost; And more.
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Rome: Splendours of an Ancient Civilization
By Anna Maria Liberati
Roman civilization has left an astounding legacy in the modern world, manifesting itself in everything from language and legal systems to roads and buildings. Rome: Splendours of an Ancient Civilization celebrates the diversity and extraordinary riches of this great culture in some of the finest photographs ever taken of Roman monuments, art treasures, cities and landscapes.
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The Orient in a Mirror
By Roland Michaud
Central Asia is a vibrant mixture of civilizations and tongues; united by Islam, diversified by differing histories, cultures and languages. Iran, Turkey and Afghanistan and their neighbours are famed for their literature and their multi-hued arts and crafts, but few realize how alive, how close to the surface, are their powerful and enduring traditions. "The Orient in a Mirror" counterpoints the colour photographs of Roland and Sabrina Michaud with reproductions of 14th- to 19th-century central Asian miniatures.
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The London Antiques Guide:
By Kimberly Jayne Gray
The book is divided into seven sections, designed to help the reader survey London's antiques quarters by area and style. They contain information on all types of outlet - from shops and auction houses to fairs and markets. An extensive list of websites is woven into the text, and a full glossary of general trade terms and phrases appears at the end of the book, along with a quick price guide, two timelines and various tips and tricks of the trade.
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