Benjamin Britten was a most reluctant public speaker. Yet his contributions were without doubt a major factor in the transformation during his lifetime of the structure of the art-music industry. This
This long-awaited third volume of composer Benjamin Britten's remarkable letters covers the years 1946-51. Fresh from the astonishing success of his great first opera, Peter Grimes, Britten was vital
One of Sweden's greatest classics, this novel weaves the tale of the beautiful but sexless androgyne Tintomara with whom both sexes fall in love, around the assassination of the 'Theatre King' Gustav
This is a reprint of a 1971 English translation of a Swedish work published in 1970. When the big ship drifted near Bergen harbor in Norway, it was found to be full of good woolen cloth and dead men.
The stunning eighth installment in the Martin Beck mystery series by Maj Sjowall and Per Wahloo is a masterful take on a classic locked room mystery.A young blonde in sunglasses robs a bank and kills
"The contributors to this book are experts in their field, adding a credibility that helps the reader relax. The varied experiences of people working not only within the UK but also Finland - where m
iPhone games are hot! Just look at the numbers. Over 25% of apps are games, there are 40% more games than any other app category, and 70% of the most popular apps are games. Surprised? Of course not!
This book provides a comprehensive update on the state of the art in cancer immunology, which has rapidly evolved from a field of clinical research into an established discipline of oncology. The key
Horrific Sufferings of the Mind-Reading Monster Hercules Barefoot is the picaresque fable of the love that grows between the mute, telepathic human monstrosity Hercules and the beautiful Henriette--a
