Richard Osborne Livres

L'inspecteur Nick Curran, de la police de San Francisco, enquête sur le meurtre de l'ancien chanteur de rock Johnny Boz, frappé de 31 coups de pic à glace par une inconnue avec laquelle il faisait l'amour. Amateur de plaisirs corsés, la star fréquentait une jeune, riche et brillante romancière, Catherine Tramell, auteur d'un polar à succès consacré à un meurtre identique. Nick apprend bientôt que les parents de Catherine - dont elle a hérité de plus de cent millions de dollars - sont morts dans un "accident" suspect, décrit dans un autre de ses livres, et que son professeur de psychologie à l'université a été assassiné dix ans plus tôt à coups de pic à glace... Fasciné par ce déluge de violences, le policier se consacre à prouver la culpabilité de l'insolente et superbe romancière. Mais Catherine n'a rien laissé au hasard. Elle semble déjà tout connaître de Nick : le suicide de sa femme, les bavures dont il s'est rendu coupable, ses problèmes de drogue et d'alcool. Exaspérant les désirs de Nick, multipliant les avances, elle entraîne le policier dans un vertigineux dédale d'excès et de plaisirs...

This A-Z guide serves as an essential resource for arts students, providing clear definitions of key cultural theory terms. It aims to enhance understanding and fluency in academic discussions, making it easier to navigate university life. With its focus on practical jargon, this guide is designed to boost confidence and impress peers, ensuring students are well-equipped for their studies in the arts.

Examines the controversy between Beatty and Jellicoe over the failure to defeat the German fleet.

Richard Osborne is known to classical music lovers as the presenter of Radio 3's Saturday Review. With this book, he presents a major biography of Herbert von Karajan, the controversial Austrian composer.

Owning the Masters provides the first in-depth history of sound recording copyright. It is this form of intellectual property that underpins the workings of the recording industry. Rather than being focused on the manufacture of goods, this industry is centred on the creation, exploitation and protection of rights. The development and control of these rights has not been straightforward. This book explores the lobbying activities of record the principal creators, owners and defenders of sound recording copyright. It addresses the counter-activity of recording artists, in particular those who have fought against the legislative and contractual practices of record companies to claim these master rights for themselves. In addition, this book looks at the activities of the listening public, large numbers of whom have been labelled 'pirates' for trespassing on these rights. The public has played its own part in shaping copyright legislation. This is an essential subject for an understanding of the economic, artistic and political value of recorded sound.

Humorous and accessible guide to the big hitter of moral philosophy. Deciding what is right or wrong has been made increasingly difficult in the expansion of society's moral vistas - tolerance to an extent breeds uncertainty about morals and what in the past has been clearly wrong in societal terms is now acceptable. Provocative, amusing and solidly based on the tenets of a very large thinker, the Morality Handbook brings a modern light to a timeless subject.

The book offers a detailed exploration of the evolution of recording formats, beginning with early sound recording experiments and continuing through the digital age. Each chapter dissects specific elements such as the groove, disc shape, and vinyl, as well as the significance of albums, singles, and sleeves. By examining these components individually, the author provides a unique perspective on the cultural and technological shifts in music recording.

Where did the universe come from? From early religions through Greek philosophy and Western science, man has always attempted to discover the meaning of his place in the universe. In the last 20 years incredible discoveries, big bang theory and ideas about subatomic layers have stood the lot on its head - the nature of Time and Space is truly up for grabs. Osborne leads readers on a witty, accessible and informative ramble through the philosophies and sciences of the universe - from the beginnings of cosmology to mind-bending concepts like reverse time and parallel universes.

Set against the backdrop of World War II, this exploration of Casablanca delves into the film's historical significance and the era's tumultuous events. It examines how the narrative and characters reflect the complexities of war, love, and sacrifice, providing insight into the cultural impact of the film. The analysis highlights the interplay between the story and the real-world struggles of the time, offering a deeper understanding of its enduring legacy in cinema.

With innovative graphics, "Introducing Sociology" traces the discipline's history, and explains the intricacies of its major thinkers from Comte and Marx to Baudrillard and beyond.