Five Straight Lines. A History of Music, Main, Hardback - Andrew Gant

A sweeping and lively account from a master of the subject.Publisher: Profile Books LtdAuthor(s): Andrew GantNumber of pages: 656Publication date: ...

The A Very Brief History series provide short and accessible introductions to historical figures and their legacy as felt across the moverments and...

A history of English Church music from one of its leading scholars and proponents. This compelling account traces English Church music from Anglo-S...

Reducere. Here is the spiritual memoir of Jim Forest, co-founder of the Catholic Peace Fellowship, told largely through his interaction with some of the grea...

Princes, collectors, bookworms and thieves: the extraordinary story of the library, from Alexandria to the age of Google.Publisher: Profile Books L...

Publisher: Profile Books LtdAuthor(s): Walter DettwilerIllustration(s): Approximately 300Number of pages: 208Publication date: 2021Dimensions: 285 ...

This richly illustrated insight into one of the most successful pieces of choral music of all time examines the composition manuscript and Handel's...

Embark on a musical journey around the world to meet the diverse cast of composers, musicians, and performers who are famous for making the music w...

A stunningly illustrated book of extraordinary city maps, telling the story of human civilisation throughout history. From the walled city of ancie...

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers IncAuthor(s): Andrew HagerNumber of pages: 288Publication date: 2022Dimensions: 183 x 186 x 25Cover type: Hardb...

A primer on political theory from bestselling author and host of Talking Politics David Runciman.Publisher: Profile Books LtdAuthor(s): David Runci...

THE DEFINITIVE, AUTHORISED BIOGRAPHY OF BILL FRISELLOver a period of 45 years, 40 albums as leader, and appearances on more than 300 recordings, Bi...

If you were asked when America became polarized, your answer would likely depend on your age: you might say during Barack Obama's presidency, or wi...

From Oxford professor and renowned British composer, a joyous account of the history behind our favorite carols. Everyone loves a carol--in the end...

Since its early days as a boomtown on the Florida frontier, Tampa has had a lively history rich with commerce, cuisine, and working-class communiti...

Reducere. WHAT TO EXPECT Learn basic coordinate algebra graphing skills with this practice workbook: basic graphing terminologyreading (x, y) coordinatessign...

DescriptionA breathtaking free fall into the long-buried (and fictional) history of a utopian era in American lighter-than-air travel, as told by i...

A fascinating and lively history of Hollywood and WWII. Now a NETFLIX original, featuring interviews with some of the best directors of our generat...

Princes, collectors, bookworms and thieves: the extraordinary story of the library, from Alexandria to the age of Google.Publisher: Profile Books L...

Publisher: Middleton PressAuthor(s): Roy DaviesIllustration(s): 120 Black & White Photographs Plus Maps & Text.Number of pages: 96Collection: North...

It's the opportunity of a lifetime: Feyi is about to be given the chance to escape the City's blistering heat for a dream island holiday: poolside ...

A richly detailed history of the Church of England from a top historian who is also an Anglican priest.Publisher: Profile Books LtdAuthor(s): The R...

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A book about history, friendship, family and what it means to belong, from the award-winning journalist and author of ExpectingPublisher: Canongate...

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Review of steam /diesel era of change.Publisher: Pen & Sword Books LtdAuthor(s): John PalmerIllustration(s): 35 colour & 100 black and white illust...

Ranging from early medieval musical bards to pop music in the twenty-first century, this book describes Welsh musical practices and traditions and ...

The story of Art PepperPublisher: Canongate Books LtdAuthor(s): Laurie PepperNumber of pages: 624Publication date: 2001Dimensions: 216 x 138 x 36Co...

Reducere. In this series of books, based on the hit podcast A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs, Andrew Hickey analyses the history of rock and roll music, ...

The UK's foremost metalhead stand-up comedian takes a rollicking tour through the history of the genre, from the household names and excessive char...

The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle meets Westworld in this stunning high-concept crime thriller of multiple minds, changing allegiances and reve...

Reducere. This is the fascinating story of music. How it started with a song and became one of our most beloved arts.Learn how early composers added modal rh...

Reducere. For the past nine years, acclaimed historian H. W. Brands has been tweeting the history of the United States. But this has been no ordinary version...

In Who Built Scotland, the authors pick twenty-five buildings to tell the history of a nation. In vivid travelogues, they explore Scotland's social...

Brittle with Relics is a landmark history of the people of Wales during a period of great national change. In the closing third of the twentieth ce...

Publisher: Five Leaves PublicationsAuthor(s): Andrew WhiteheadIllustration(s): B&W archive and contemporary photos throughoutNumber of pages: 106Pu...

An intimate portrait of a critical period of Middle Eastern history (1869-1948), seen through the eyes of a single family

The Best Jobs in the Music Industry is an essential career guide for those who love music and are exploring different areas beyond the obvious perf...

Sweeping but succinct, this comprehensive reference presents all of world history in a browsable format.

Reducere. In this series of books, based on the hit podcast A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs, Andrew Hickey analyses the history of rock and roll music, ...

Jennifer A. Nielsen, award-winning author of A Night Divided and Rescue, artfully weaves together the stories of five kids living through World War...

Publisher: Polity PressAuthor(s): Barbara H. RosenweinNumber of pages: 200Publication date: 2021Dimensions: 147 x 221 x 29Cover type: HardbackRedes...

A monumental work of popular history, making the case that the Beeb is as much of a National Treasure as the NHS.Publisher: Profile Books LtdAuthor...

A captivating history of red hair through the ages, drawing on science, religion, politics, literature and art.Publisher: Atlantic BooksAuthor(s): ...

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Reducere. In this series of books, based on the hit podcast A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs, Andrew Hickey analyses the history of rock and roll music, ...

Publisher: Irwell PressAuthor(s): George ReeveIllustration(s): 500 colour illustrationsNumber of pages: 250Publication date: 2013Dimensions: 305 x ...

Though never elected to office, he manipulated those who were through a mix of guile, charm and intimidation. Motivated at first by a determination...

In this book Andrew Motion has made his own choice from his outstandingly fine and varied body of work.Publisher: Faber & FaberAuthor(s): Sir Andre...