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SS General

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 18:02:45 +0000

It was said that Stalingrad had been burning since August, ever since the first German bombs were dropped…Sven Hassel and his comrades are plunged into the maelstrom of Stalingrad. Radio Moscow reports that one German soldier dies every minute. Trapped by the Russian counter-attack, starving soldiers must resort to cannibalism to survive. But ‘Tiny’, Porta, the Legionnaire and Sven attempt to break out, to fight their way across the frozen steppe. Their leader: an SS general who takes no prisoners…

Precision and Superprecision Bidding

Thu, 23 May 2024 12:16:24 +0000

by Giorgio Belladonna (Author), Benito Garozzo (Author)

1001 Classical Recordings You Must Hear Before You Die

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 18:02:37 +0000

Whether you’re a classical music lover or looking for a way to enter the space, 1001 Classical Recordings You Must Hear Before You Die is an exquisite collection of reviews of a wide breadth of music. Arranged chronologically, 1001 Classical Recordings You Must Hear Before You Die includes reviews of 1001 classical recordings, from the earliest hymns, to the modern avant-garde. Written by an international panel of distinguished music journalists, each entry highlights an outstanding recording, ranging from little-known solo pieces and chamber music, to the greatest concertos, symphonies, operas, and choral works. The very best recorded performance of each piece is recounted accompanied by a list of recommended alternatives, quotations, and biographical information about the composers, conductors, and principal musicians. This guide is key to understanding and appreciating classical music as a whole; it highlights everything from medieval madrigals to key living composers such as Steve Reich and Philip Glass. Beguiling sonatas, moving arias and operas, uplifting choral works, and dramatic symphonies, they’re all are described in reviews which identify why particular recordings stand out. Browse the 1001 selections and discover new types of music, new composers, and works to explore.

Fighting Sail: Three Hundred Years of Warfare at Sea

Sat, 17 Feb 2024 08:58:55 +0000

1001 Paintings

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 18:03:20 +0000

1001 Paintings You Must See Before You Die. Every one of the 1001 paintings selected for this book by Professor of Fine Art and internationally acclaimed painter, Professor Stephen Farthing, is reproduced in colour. From Ancient Egyptian wall paintings to contemporary Western canvases, this book is truly comprehensive in scope and beautiful to look at. Within its pages are displayed 1001 of the most memorable, haunting, powerful, important, controversial and arresting paintings that have ever been created. Remarkably, more than 400 twentieth- and twenty-first-century paintings are reproduced in these pages, including newly discovered works from contemporary galleries. Entertaining and informative text written by an international team of artists, curators, art critics and art collectors illuminates both the paintings and the people who painted them. An insightful review accompanies a beautiful reproduction of every painting – an enviable art collection to dip into whenever you please. Organised chronologically, you will discover fascinating and surprising juxtapositions as well as pleasing similarities. Beautifully designed and presented, 1001 Paintings You Must See Before You Die is an essential visual guidebook to sensational paintings from around the world.

Postcards from the boys (Beatles)

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 17:07:50 +0000

A unique insight into the friendship between the members of the Beatles through postcards sent to Ringo from John, Paul and George. Sensationally presented, this book features 53 postcards sent by John Lennon, George Harrison and Paul McCartney to Ringo Starr. The superb facsimile reproductions of the cards, complete with the occasional drawing, depict both the spontaneous wit and art of the Beatles. The reproduction of the postcards is supplemented by revealing text from Ringo explaining the meaning behind the cards and documenting the corresponding moments in his life. This visually stunning and intriguing book is, quite simply, a must-have for anyone interested in the story of the Beatles phenomenon.

Searching for Stars

Thu, 13 May 2021 18:00:35 +0000

Rethinking British Cinema

1001 Historic Sites you must see before you die

Mon, 02 Mar 2020 02:18:27 +0000

In collaboration with UNESCO. Paperback. Condition: Very Good.

Jubilee

Wed, 05 Jun 2019 01:08:36 +0000