A biography of the composer Gustav Mahler which examines his life and work, as well as the circumstances which led to his death in 1911, focusing on his last ten years. Includes a chronology of his life and work.
How does a place become a city? Whose stories will survive and whose will be lost? How do you know if you truly belong? It is 1800. On desolate, marshy ground between Lake Michigan and the Illinois River, a man builds a house and a city is born ... This masterful debut novel spans Chicago's tumultuous first century, showing how a city is made: by a succession of vivid, sometimes villainous individuals and their cumulative invention, energy, and vision. We meet the city's unacknowledged founder, a descendant of colonisers and slaves; witness the dispersal of the indigenous Native Americans; hear stories of an entrepreneur, an engineer, a courageous female reporter, and a corrupt alderman; and track the lives of immigrants from all over the world, as they struggle for acceptance in a country they have built. Chicago, its inhabitants and its history are brought to dazzling, colourful life in this epic tale that speaks of not just one city but America as a whole, and of how people come to find their place in the world.
In Mahler, Jonathan Carr reexamines Mahler's life and work on through the circumstances leading to his death in 1911. The focus is on Mahler's last decade, his tempestuous marriage to the alluring Alma Schindler, his work as a "summer composer" in isolated huts in the country, his revolutionary achievements as director of the Vienna opera and his final years in America. But it sets the stage by looking into Mahler's earlier career as a talented, ambitious, and often ruthless, conductor. The book includes a chronology of Mahler's life and makes suggestions for a CD collection
For over a century the Wagners have presided over the Bayreuth Festival, playing host to many of the greatest and ghastliest figures in the arts and politics amidst family in-fighting and political controversy. Drawing on extensive interviews with members of the family and on both archive and recent material, Jonathan Carr presents a balanced but gripping portrait of the Wagners and their circle; a story which presents a mirror of Germany's rise, fall and resurrection.
Exploring the interplay between philosophy and science, the book delves into the universe's formation before the Big Bang and its parallels to life. It presents a compelling narrative on biological evolution, illustrating how mammals evolved from ancient whales. The text also tackles longstanding mysteries such as gravity, warp drive, and cryostasis, applying scientific principles to transform these once-impossible concepts into plausible realities. This integration of ancient ideas with modern science offers a fresh perspective on our understanding of the universe.
In this collection of 127 recipes developed by the artisanal makers at Carr's Ciderhouse, apple cider's versatility shines in recipes for irresistible fare showcasing cider's depth and character, alongside lush photography capturing the charm of New England farm life.
C'est une histoire à dormir debout, une lecture à conseiller en priorité aux insomniaques car les autres, de toute façon, risquent d'y perdre le sommeil même si le cadre du roman, la propriété d'Ashdown en Angleterre, est précisément une maison de santé spécialisée dans les troubles du sommeil. Et ils sont plus complexes qu'on ne le croit, depuis la banale insomnie jusqu'à la narcolepsie qui met sur le même plan ce que l'on a vécu et ce que l'on a rêvé. Avant d'être un établissement de soins, Ashdown, cette étrange demeure perchée au bord d'une falaise à pic, fut dans les années quatre-vingt un foyer d'étudiants. Les occupants de cette étrange clinique, qu'ils soient patients ou membres du personnel, se sont déjà rencontrés au même endroit du temps où ils étaient étudiants même s'ils ne s'en souviennent pas toujours. La mise à jour de ces relations anciennes et complexes déclenche une cascade de situations originales qui brossent un tableau plein d'humour de la société dans laquelle nous vivons. --Gérard Meudal
Der britische Journalist - über 20 Jahre lang Korrespondent in Bonn - liefert aufschlussreiche ironisch-distanzierte Charakteristika führender Bonner Politiker und (west- )deutscher Wirtschaftler.