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The Phantom of the Opera - Gaston Leroux
The Phantom of the Opera is Gaston Leroux s exquisite blend of Gothic horror and tragic romance, which formed the basis for a world-renowned stage musical. This Penguin Classics edition is translated with notes by Mireille Ribiere, and an introduction by Jann Matlock.When the new managers of the Paris Opera House ignore their predecessors warnings about the hideous Opera ghost stalking the theatre, it is a fatal mistake. The Phantom haunts the imagination of the beautiful and talented singer Christine Daaé, appearing to her as the Angel of Music - a disembodied voice, coaching her to sing as she never could before. When Christine is courted by a handsome young Viscount, the Phantom is consumed by jealousy and seeks revenge. And when Christine suddenly disappears after a triumphant singing performance, it becomes clear that the Phantom s time has come. With its pervading atmosphere of menace, tinged with dark humour, The Phantom of the Opera (1910) has inspired film, stage and literature since its publication, including Andrew Lloyd Webber s Phantom of the Opera, the most successful theatrical show of all time. Mireille Ribière s highly readable and historically accurate translation captures the drive and drama of Leroux s vivid tale, and is accompanied by extensive notes and further reading. Jann Matlock s fascinating new introduction examines the Phantom s legacy and uncovers the real secrets hidden in the Paris Opera House.Gaston Leroux (1868-1927) was born in Paris, the son of a building contractor. His first novel was serialised in the late 1890s, and with the 1907 publication of The Mystery of the Yellow Room he launched his career as a pioneer of the French detective novel. The Phantom of the Opera (1910) has been Leroux s best-known novel in the English-speaking world ever since the resounding success of the 1925 silent film version.If you enjoyed The Phantom of the Opera, you might like Victor Hugo s Les Miserables, also available in Penguin Classics.
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The Phantom of the Opera - Gaston Leroux
This handsome collector s edition presents Gaston Leroux s classic tale of love and obsession, The Phantom of the Opera, featuring gold cover embossing and gilded page-edges.In Paris, terror stalks the Opera Garnier. Stories of a terrifying ghost haunting the theatre create panic amongst the musicians and audience. But the ghost is no supernatural phenomenon, but a living, deformed man, Erik, who is hopelessly in love with a promising singer: the beautiful Christine Daaé. When her childhood friend Raoul begins courting her, Erik erupts in jealousy and soon the ghost becomes violent and reckless.Combining the atmospheric character of Gothic horror with a tale of ill-fated romance, the Phantom of the Opera has been loved by readers worldwide since its first publication in 1925.This beautiful pocket-sized gift edition contains the classic, unabridged translation by Alexander Teixera de Mattos, presented with a gold embossed cover design, ivory pages, beautifully designed endpapers and gold gilded page edges. Part of the Arcturus Ornate Classics series, this book makes wonderful gift for any lover of classic literature.ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautiful pocket editions of iconic literary works from across history. Presented with striking foil cover embossing, gilded page edges, and deluxe ivory paper, these editions make the perfect gift for lovers of classic literature.
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Phantom of the Opera - Gaston Leroux
Filled with passion, love, and suspense, The Phantom of the Opera is a thrilling classic, now beautifully bound in a faux-leather hardcover edition.Rumors abound that the Paris Opera House is haunted by a ghost. Nobody has ever seen it, but it makes itself known through malevolent acts. First published in book form in 1911, this gothic novel by Gaston Leroux has been fascinating readers for more than a century and is the inspiration for the long-running hit musical. Complete and unabridged, this newly designed edition features:An elegant faux-leather cover with foil-embossed designsIntroduction by literary critic Susan BaléeA timeline of the life of the author, Gaston LerouxHandsomely designed, this heirloom-quality classic is an ideal edition for book lovers to acquire for their home library. Join the generations of fans seduced by this enthralling story of mystery and romance.Essential volumes for the shelves of every classic literature lover, these deluxe classics editions include beautifully presented works from some of the most important authors in literary history. Other Chartwell Deluxe Editions include Little Women, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, The Essential Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe, Anne of Green Gables, The Inferno, Dracula, The Republic, The Iliad, Meditations, and Irish Fairy and Folk Tales.
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The Phantom of the Opera - Gaston Leroux
Strange things are going on at the Paris Opera House; a mysterious phantom - a skeleton in dinner dress - is wreaking havoc amongst the singers and backstage staff. But when new managers take over and dismiss the rumours of the Opera Ghost, the terror really begins. Who is the curious figure stalking the stage at night? How can he be in so many places at once, entering and leaving locked rooms at will? And what is his connection to the beautiful and talented young soloist, Christine?The Phantom of the Opera is perhaps best known for its many stage and screen adaptations, but Gaston Leroux s original text surpasses them all for its Gothic tension and haunting horror.This beautiful Macmillan Collector s Library edition features an afterword by dramatist Peter Harness.Designed to appeal to the booklover, the Macmillan Collector s Library is a series of beautiful gift editions of much loved classic titles. Macmillan Collector s Library are books to love and treasure.
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Phantom of the Opera - Gaston Leroux
New to Penguin Clothbound Classics, Gaston Leroux s classic tale of Gothic horror and tragic romanceRumours that a ghost stalks the dark passages and cellars of the Paris Opera House, wreaking havoc, have long been rife among staff and performers. This Phantom also haunts the imagination of the beautiful and talented singer Christine Daaé, appearing to her as the Angel of Music - a disembodied voice, coaching her to sing as she never could before. When Christine is courted by a handsome young Viscount, the mysterious spectre, who resides in the murky depths of the building, is consumed by jealousy and seeks revenge.With its pervading atmosphere of menace, tinged with dark humour, The Phantom of the Opera (1910) offers a unique mix of Gothic horror and tragic romance that has inspired film, stage and literature since its publication.
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The Phantom of the Opera - Gaston Leroux
Filled with passion, love, and suspense, The Phantom of the Opera is a thrilling classic.Rumors abound that the Paris Opera House is haunted by a ghost. Nobody has ever seen it, but it makes itself known through malevolent acts. First published in book form in 1911, this gothic novel by Gaston Leroux has been fascinating readers for more than a century and is the inspiration for the long-running hit musical. This elegant, unabridged edition includes an introduction by literary critic Susan Balée and a timeline of the author’s life at the back. Join the generations of fans seduced by this enthralling story of mystery and romance. Essential volumes for the shelves of every classic literature lover, the Chartwell Classics series includes beautifully presented works and collections from some of the most important authors in literary history. Chartwell Classics are the editions of choice for the most discerning literature buffs. Other titles in the Chartwell Classics Series include: Complete Fiction of H.P. Lovecraft; Complete Grimm’s Fairy Tales; Complete Novels of Jane Austen; Complete Sherlock Holme; Complete Tales Poems of Edgar Allen Poe; Complete Works of William Shakespeare; Divine Comedy; Alice #39;s Adventures in Wonderland and Other Tales; The Essential Tales of H.P. Lovecraft; The Federalist Papers; The Inferno; The Call of the Wild and White Fang; Moby Dick; The Odyssey; Pride and Prejudice; The Essential Grimm’s Fairy Tales; Emma; The Great Gatsby; The Secret Garden; Anne of Green Gables; The Essential Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe; The Communist Manifesto and Das Kapital; Republic; Frankenstein; Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea; The Picture of Dorian Gray; Meditations; Wuthering Heights; Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass; A Tales of Two Cities; Beowulf; The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Other Stories; Adventures of Huckleberry Finn; Little Women
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The Phantom of the Opera - Gaston Leroux
A new generation of young readers is sure to delight in this enduring tale of love and torment by Gaston Leroux originally published in 1909—featuring a freshly reimagined cover!Filled with the spectacle of the Paris Opera House in the 19th century, this classic work of suspense remains a riveting journey into the dark regions of the human heart. The tale begins as an investigation into the strange stories of an “Opera ghost,” said to scare performers as they sit alone in their dressing rooms or walk along the building’s labyrinthine corridors. But it isn’t until the triumphant performance of beautiful soprano Christine Daaé that the Phantom begins his attacks—striking terror in the hearts of everyone in the theater.
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The Phantom of the Opera - Gaston Leroux
I am not an angel nor a genie nor a ghost...I am Erik! A mysterious Phantom haunts the depths of the Paris Opera House where he has fallen passionately in love with the beautiful singer Christine Daaé. Under his guidance her singing rises to new heights and she is triumphantly acclaimed. But Christine is also loved by Raoul de Chagny, and by returning his love she makes the fiend she knows as the Angel of Music mad with jealousy. When the Phantom is finally unmasked, will Christine see beyond his hideous disfigurement? The twists and turns of Leroux s thrilling story have captivated readers since its very first appearance in 1910, and its outlines are known to many more who have seen it on stage or film. This new translation is as full-blooded and sensational as the original. David Coward s introduction tells the fascinating story of the novel s genesis, and his thorough notes further illuminate details of the narrative. Christine s plight, the fate of Erik, and the redemptive power of love make an unforgettable novel. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
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The Phantom of the Opera - Gaston Leroux
Based on the translation by Alexander Teixeira de Mattos. With an Introduction by David Stuart Davies.⠘⠦ the shadow turned round; and I saw a terrible death⠙s-head, which darted a look at me from a pair of scorching eyes. I felt as if I were face to face with Satan⠦⠙Erik, the Phantom of the Paris Opera House, is one of the great icons of horror literature. This tormented and disfigured creature has made his home in the labyrinthine cellars of this opulent building where he can indulge in his great passion for music, which is a substitute for the love and emotion denied him because of his ghastly appearance.It is in the Opera House that he encounters Christine Daaé whom he trains in secret to become a great singer. Erik⠙s passionate obsession with a beautiful woman beyond his reach is doomed and leads to the dramatic tragic finale.Gaston Leroux⠙s novel is a marvellous blend of detective story, romance and spine-tingling terror which has fascinated readers ever since the work was first published.
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The Phantom of the Opera - Gaston Leroux
In 1880s Paris, the Palais Garnier Opera House is haunted by the Phantom, a disfigured musical genius named Erik. He mentors young soprano Christine Daaé, whom he loves obsessively. Christineâ ™s childhood friend Raoul rekindles his affection for her, sparking Erikâ ™s jealousy.Erik demands Christine star in Faust and sabotages the opera when ignored, causing chaos. He abducts Christine to his lair, revealing his deformed face. Though horrified, she shows him compassion but Erik overhears Christine and Raoul plan to escape together, fueling his rage. During a performance, Erik abducts Christine again and threatens to destroy the opera house unless she marries him.Raoul and the Persian, an opera house regular, attempt a rescue but are captured. Christine agrees to Erikâ ™s demands to save them. Touched by her kindness, Erik frees them all, confessing he has never known love. He makes Christine promise to return his ring after his death. Heartbroken, Erik dies soon after, and Christine fulfils his wish, burying him in secrecy. She and Raoul elope, leaving the dark events of the Opera house behind them.Little treasures, the FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to create a delightful and timeless home library. Each stunning, gift edition features deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury endpapers and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a Glossary of Victorian and Literary terms produced for the modern reader.Â
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The Phantom of the Opera - Gaston Leroux
The young and beautiful Christine Daae has been raised in the Paris Opera House since her father died years ago. It is well-known that the opera house is haunted, the mysterious ghost surfacing as a disembodied voice, or a gentleman in a mask. But for Christine, the phantom is her angel of music, teaching her to sing, and nurturing her innate talent until she finally takes the stage the night the lead soprano falls ill. Christine #39;s performance is an incredible success, so much so that she catches the attention of her childhood love, Viscount Raoul. Driven mad with jealousy, the phantom becomes increasingly violent, and Viscount Raoul and Christine realize that their love may have grave and deadly consequences.
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The Phantom of the Opera - Gaston Leroux
Chiltern Publishing creates the most beautiful editions of the World s finest literature. Your favourite classic titles in a way you have never seen them before; the tactile layers, golden edges, fine details and beautiful colours of these remarkable covers make these titles feel extra special and will look striking on any shelf.
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Creepy Classics: The Phantom of the Opera (Easy Classics)
Adapted and illustrated edition of The Phantom of the Opera at easy-to-read level for a new generation of readers aged 7+. Mr Poligny is retiring as manager of the Paris Opera House. Before he leaves, he tells his replacements how to please the phantom who has haunted the opera house for years. Despite the mysterious death of a stagehand, the new managers insist the phantom is just a ghost story and the ballerinas are scared of nothing. Meanwhile, a singer is visited by the Angel of Music; a being who is neither angel nor ghost â ¦About the Creepy Classics Children s Collection:An opera house haunted by a musical spirit and a castle whose owner sleeps in a coffin are just two of the places these ten spooky stories transport readers to. Based on the worldâ ™s most famous gothic literature, they have been simplified and sanitised for a younger audience, with all the excitement and thrills of the originals.
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The Phantom of the Opera for Kids : Illustrated Children Classic
The infamous Phantom of the Opera House becomes enchanted by Christine Daaé , a beautiful young opera singer. In an attempt to convince her to return his love, his passion for her leads to a terrifying chain of events. What will happen to Christine? Will the Phantom get what he desires? This gothic horror story of one-sided love, tragedy and desire has enthralled readers for decades and yet remains a captivating read.
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The Phantom of the Opera (Collector
‘… the shadow turned round; and I saw a terrible death’s-head, which darted a look at me from a pair of scorching eyes. I felt as if I were face to face with Satan…’Erik, the Phantom of the Paris Opera House, is one of the great icons of horror literature. This tormented and disfigured creature has made his home in the labyrinthine cellars of this opulent building where he can indulge in his great passion for music, which is a substitute for the love and emotion denied him because of his ghastly appearance.It is in the Opera House that he encounters Christine Daaé whom he trains in secret to become a great singer. Erik’s passionate obsession with a beautiful woman beyond his reach is doomed and leads to the dramatic tragic finale. Gaston Leroux’s novel is a marvellous blend of detective story, romance and spine-tingling terror which has fascinated readers ever since the work was first published.
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The Phantom of the Opera: Usborne English Readers Level 2 (9781474947893)
Kniha - 40 stran, anglicky, Lepená, trhací - 40 stran, anglicky, lepená, trhací Strange things are happening at the Paris Opera House. Young singer Christine is suddenly famous – but who is her ‘angel of music’? There are stories about a ghost. Can they be true? Includes a word list, 5 pages of activities and free online audio (British English and American English).
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The Phantom of the Opera and Other Gothic Tales - kolektiv autorů
A collection of 25 classic stories shaped by Gothic s mood of menace and the macabre.
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Dream by the Shadows - Karlie Logan
*NOW WITH AN EXCLUSIVE BONUS CHAPTER FROM THE SHADOW BRINGER S POV*In the land of Noctis, to dream is to die . . . ðŸ°DREAM BY THE SHADOWS is a lush, darkly whimsical gothic fantasy with a touch of horror and a great slow-burn romance, perfect for fans of Powerless, Belladonna, Shadow and Bone, and Phantom of the Opera. Logan Karlie s debut is a haunting, delicious dream KATE GOLDEN A richly-imagined chiaroscuro tapestry ELLY BLAKE A story that will capture you in a snare of shadows LYNDALL CLIPSTONE A hauntingly beautiful tale of redemption that reads like a dream RM GRAY Logan Karlie s enchanting debut masterfully crafts a nightmarish dream-world that you won t want to wake up from I.V. MARIE Lushly written and dripping with atmosphere, Logan Karlie has penned a gorgeous nightmare of a book LYDIA GREGOVIC________________________________No one told me that damnation could be beautiful.F or the last 500 years, the Kingdom of Noctis has been plagued by Corruption, a curse that spreads through dreams. Only an elixir, taken each night before sleep, can ward off the curse. But for some, the allure of the Dream Realm proves too strong.Esmer Havenfall desperately wants to escape her curse-struck village. But as her family starts to succumb to Corruption, Esmer s life swiftly unravels into a nightmare - especially when shebegins to dream herself.In Esmer s dreams, she meets her greatest fear: the Shadow Bringer, who rules from his castle in the Dream Realm, stealing souls one dreamer at a time. As Esmer follows the Shadow Bringer deeper into his kingdom she starts to feel a strange kinship to his sinister magic. But the prince of darkness has a haunted past, one that might change the fate of Esmer s kingdom - and herheart - forever.Lush and vividly imagined, Logan Karlie creates an immersive nightmare in this seductive gothic fantasy, infused with shadow-haunted romance and an exhilarating thread of horror.â â â â â Truly magical â â â â â A mesmerizing journey â â â â â Dark and compelling â â â â â The story is built to perfection â â â â â Captivating
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Beginners to the Stage, Please - Stewart Arnott
Have you ever wondered what really goes on behind the scenes of your favourite shows? Beginners to the Stage, Please traces Stewart Arnottâ ™s progress from tearing tickets in his teens to becoming the stage manager for The Phantom of the Opera in the West End of London. Along the way, he explains various aspects of how the industry works, delves into the psychology of performers and audiences, and provides detailed descriptions of how shows are put together and run.The theatre is a world Stewart knows very well, having worked extensively in the West End over four decades: front-of-house, stage-door-keeping, crewing, set-operating and, most importantly, stage managing. This gives him an in-depth knowledge of individual shows, a global overview of the industry, and a breadth of experience that offers a perspective few others will have had.Peppered with personal anecdotes and a fair amount of (unabashed!) name-dropping, this story offers an insight into the nitty-gritty of daily life behind the scenes on some of the West End s most successful and well-known shows.So come with Stewart as he takes you through the stage door and into the rarely seen backstage world of Londonâ ™s magical West End.
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Webber Andrew Lloyd: Famous Musical Hits - The Album - CD (4260494433258)
Hudební CD - Andrew Lloyd Webber a jeho muzikály na tomto výběrovém 2CD. Andrew Lloyd Webber a jeho muzikály na tomto výběrovém 2CD. Seznam stop CD 1 / Joseph amp; The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat / Any Dream Will Do / Joseph #039;s Coat / Go, Go Joseph / Jesus Christ Superstar / Superstar / Heaven On Their Minds / Hosanna / I Don #039;t Know How To Love Him / Herod #039;s Song - Try It And See / Evita / Don #039;t Cry For Me Argentina / You Must Love Me / Another Suitcase In Another Hall / High Flying, Adored / Cats / Memory / Jellicle Song For Jellicle Cats / Mr. Mistoffelees / Gus The Theatre Cat / The Journey To The Heaviside Layer / Old Deuteronomy / CD 2 / Starlight Express / Starlight Express / He #039;ll Whistle At Me / Race One / Make Up My Heart / One Rock #039;n #039; Roll Too Many / Only You / Phantom Of The Opera / The Phantom Of The Opera / All I Ask Of You / Angel Of Music / The Music Of The Night / Sunset Boulevard / With One Look / Sunset...
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Fantóm opery - Gaston Leroux - audiokniha
Audiokniha: Proslulý román francouzského prozaika Gastona Lerouxe Fantom opery vyšel roku 1910. Nesmírně úspěšné dílo se dočkalo nesčetných reedic a řady překladů do cizích jazyků (první český překlad je z roku 1919) a bylo několikrát zfilmováno. Fantom opery se jeví jako projev čiré a nespoutané fantazie. Děsivá a výjimečná bytost vzešlá z pekelné imaginace vnáší do samého středu Paříže hrůzu a nejistotu. Budova opery, jejíž dokonalou znalost autor předvádí, je dějištěm zdánlivě autentického příběhu. Leroux v tomto románu stvořil jedno z mytických vyprávění přelomu 19. a 20. století, ale přitom vlastně jen využil archetypů daného žánru - a tyto archetypy modernizoval a rozvinul, obnovil - dodal jim svého mystifikačního humoru a zasadil je do každodenní reality.
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Fantóm opery - Gaston Leroux - audiokniha
Audiokniha: Proslulý román Gastona Lerouxe získal v celém světě oblibu nejen milionů čtenářů, ale také diváků. Podle románu vzniklo několik filmů, později divadelní a televizní inscenace a také známý a úspěšný muzikál. Romanticky laděný hororový příběh z prostředí pařížské opery, v níž se při příchodu nových majitelů rozlítí místní duch, jemuž jsou upřena dosavadní privilegia. Příběh lásky, vášně a posedlosti v milostném trojúhelníku na pozadí strašidelných okolností a kulis. Proslulý román Gastona Lerouxe získal v celém světě oblibu nejen miliónů čtenářů, ale také diváků. Podle románu vzniklo několik filmů, později divadelní a televizní inscenace a také známý a úspěšný muzikál.
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Fantom opery - Gaston Leroux
Nové vydání klasické knihy z pomezí žánru fantastického románu a rodící se moderní detektivky. Autor vypráví romantický příběh krásné zpěvačky a jejích dvou ctitelů, z nichž jeden je tajemným fantomem opery, který čtenáře upoutá barvitým vylíčením prostředí pařížské Velké opery s jejími galapředstaveními, plesy a tajemným zákulisím.Román Fantom opery je největším úspěchem jeho tvůrce, francouzského novináře, detektiva a romanopisce Gastona Lerouxe. Získal si oblibu milionů čtenářů po celém světě, bylo podle něj natočeno několik filmů, vznikly divadelní a televizní inscenace a také známý a úspěšný muzikál.
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Phantom of the Idol 3 - Hijiki Isoflavone
Yuuya, one half of the boy pop duo ZINGS, may be the laziest performer in the Japanese music industry. His partner is out there giving 110% every night (and, thankfully, he s quite popular), but Yuuya s half-assed, sloppy dancing, and his frankly hostile attitude toward the audience, has the fans hating him and his agent looking for any excuse to cut him loose. After a particularly lifeless concert appearance, Yuuya meets a girl backstage. She s dressed to the nines in a colorful outfit, she s full of vim and vigor, and all she wants from life is to perform. There s just one problem: She s been dead for a year. This is the ghost of Asahi Mogami, the beloved singer whose time on the stage was tragically cut short, unless... If ghosts are real, is spirit possession really that much of a stretch?
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The Venetian Heretic - Christian Cameron
Venice is alive with the magic and bustle of Carnevale.A city of mysterious masks and gorgeous palaces, of riches, patricians, intellectuals and artists. And amidst it all, something new is being born: magnificent voices are soaring above the spires, astonishing costumes are being crafted, and audiences are being transported, for the first time, by the power of the Opera.And beneath it all: espionage, organised crime, and murder.Swordsman Richard Hughes has arrived on the banks of the Grand Canal looking for a simpler life, only to be plunged - alongside Phillip de Chambray, a remarkable woman unable to show her true self - into the thick of the murkiest, most dangerous European politics, at a moment when someone is trying to destroy the opera, and Venice itself.Rich with authentic detail, this is the story of a complex world not so different from our own, and Christian Cameron, the modern master of historical fiction, brings real history to life in a way no other author can.
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The Incredible Adventures of Gaston le Dog - Michael Rosen
A funny and fantastical adventure from former Childrenâ ™s Laureate Michael Rosen and award-winning illustrator Viviane Schwarz.Gaston le Dog longs to return to the beautiful beach he remembers from years ago. So he sets off on an adventure â “ but mystery and danger lurk at every turn, and Gaston will need all the help he can get from the friends he meets along the way. But can they all be trusted? And will Gastonâ ™s odyssey bring him everything he hoped for? This playful new tale from national treasure Michael Rosen sprinkles myth, magic and fairy tale to create a brilliant story, illustrated by award-winning artist Viviane Schwarz, perfect for fans of the Grimwood series.
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US Navy F-4 Phantom II Units of the Vietnam War 1969-73 - Peter E. Davies
A detailed study of one of the US s most famous post-war aircraft, the F-4 Phantom, which saw service in three branches of the US military during the Vietnam War.Although the F-4 Phantom II was the most important fighter-bomber to see action with all three American services during the Vietnam War, it was essentially a U.S. Navy design, and the carrier-borne squadron crews were its main operators in combat. The aircraft pioneered the use of long-range, radar-guided missiles in combat, although the majority of its Vietnam missions involved ground-attack with a variety of innovative ordnance. From 1968 to 1973 the Phantom II was the standard U.S. Navy fighter in Southeast Asia, having replaced several other types. Its performance and versatility enabled it to perform a variety of different missions, and switch roles as necessary, in the assault on some of the worldâ ™s most heavily defended territory.Including detailed colour profiles and first-person commentary from active participants in the F-4â ™s naval combat history, this is a detailed study of the U.S. armed servicesâ ™ most famous post-war fighter.
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The Phantom of Scapa Flow - . Alexandre Korganoff
On the night of 13/14 October 1939, the German commander of U-boat U-47, Günther Prien, steered past the sunken block ships and chains which inadequately protected the British naval base at Scapa Flow in the Orkney Islands. The U-Boat sank the old British World War I battleship HMS Royal Oak and then escaped into the North Sea. The loss of the Royal Oak was insignificant in naval terms though over 800 men perished with her, however this was a bitter blow to British moral. There have been two Phantoms of Scapa Flow. The first was U-47 and how she slipped through the heart of the heavily defended base. The second was the insistence of Prien that he hit two warships that night. The British Admiralty admitted only to the loss of Royal Oak. The second phantom is that unknown ship claimed by Prien.This book investigates both phantoms beginning with a dramatic reconstruction of the German operation. The second part is the result of research in both Britain and Germany including much evidence gathered from surviving eye witnesses on both sides. In a series of appendices the various conflicting facts and opinions are laid before the reader, producing a remarkable picture of the actual events.
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The Story of Buildings: Fifteen Stunning Cross-sections from the Pyramids to the Sydney Opera House - Patrick Dillon
A highly readable book about architecture, lavishly illustrated with sixteen intricate cross sections. From straw huts to skyscrapers, palaces to arts centres, The Story of Buildings takes us on a journey across continents and over centuries. Patrick Dillon selects sixteen of the most iconic buildings from around the world including the Parthenon, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Taj Mahal, the Forbidden City, the Bauhaus, Crystal Palace, the Sydney Opera House and the Pompidou Centre, and tells the remarkable human story behind each of them. Stephen Biesty s detailed, intricate cross-sections allow us to see inside these incredible structures and appreciate the inspiration of their creators. Technical information and architectural terms are explained in labels and there is an extensive index and timeline at the end of the book.
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SPACE OPERA XANADAX ACROSS THE UNKNOWN DIMENSIONS OF THE GALAXY - Tom Scioli
Written, drawn, lettered, and colored by TOM SCIOLI in the solo creator auteur tradition!Enter the strange new universe of SPACE OPERA XANADAX ACROSS THE UNKNOWN DIMENSIONS OF THE GALAXY! A supercharged cybernetically enhanced brooding loner known only as XANADAX is on a collision course with the kill-crazy COSMIC ENEMY NUMBER ONE, an armada of ruthless SPACE PIRATES, slimy CRIME BOSSES, deadly BOUNTY HUNTERS, an oppressive STAR-SPANNING EMPIRE, and an army of HOMICIDAL ROBOTS!Follow XANADAX on a mind-blowing epic journey as he crosses the galaxy to escape his mysterious troubled past. Donâ ™t miss this intergalactic space odyssey from the author of FANTASTIC FOUR: GRAND DESIGN, GOBOTS, and GODZILLAâ ™S MONSTERPIECE THEATRE!
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Rock Opera Praha: The Soul of the New Man - CD (PL13011-2)
Hudební CD - CD Milana Steigerwalda, hudebního skladatele a klavíristy. Deska obsahuje symfonickou hudbu z new opery Bardo Thödol. CD Milana Steigerwalda, hudebního skladatele a klavíristy. Deska obsahuje symfonickou hudbu z new opery Bardo Thödol. Rok vydání 2015 Seznam stop CD Labitur et labetur / Animus et anima / Seele, soul, saiwala, saiwalo / We May Come / Semita sancta / Homo homini lupus / Locus minoris resistenciae / Si parva componere magnis licet? / Not Allowed... Please Don #039;t! / The Space / Habet mulier animam / Senatus bestia / The Civilization1
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Prague Radio Chorus: František Škroup - Columbus - Highlights from the Opera (Prague Opera Collectio (310153-2)
Hudební CD - Prague Opera Collection - Historical Recording. František Škroup: Columbus - Highlights from the Opera. Prague Opera Collection - Historical Recording. František Škroup: Columbus - Highlights from the Opera. Vybrané scény z opery. Columbus, napsáno 1855, premiéra v českém překladu Ferdinanda Pujmana 1942, německy nebylo hráno B. Blachut, M. Šubrtová, Z. Otava a.o. Prague Radio Chorus and Orchestra František Dyk Obsah: Overture Jak sám jsem chtěl Teď vejde král a královna Klidno je, že venku vlnka sotva hne se Doufej, důvěřuj stále Když umřel on, zemru také Hold západního světa přijmiž
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Phantom Of Manhattan - Frederick Forsyth
It was 1882 when Antoinette Giry, Maitresse du Corps de Ballet at the Paris Opera House, took her small daughter to the funfair at Neuilly. And there, in a cage, she saw a filthy manacled creature whose tormented eyes shone from a grotesquely deformed face. It was Antoinette Giry who saved him, freed him, cured his wounds and finally let him find a dwelling place in the labyrinthine depths of the Opera House. The creature - Erik - whose hideous face hid a brilliant brain of near-genius, was to become the Phantom of the Opera - magician, artists, musician, and lover. When he tried to lure the object of his adoration to his underground domain - it was to end in tragedy.It was Madame Giry who saved him once more, set him on a ship to the New World - and there Erik Muhlheim began a new and secret life, a life that began in misery and poverty but in which his incredible skills finally carved out an unexpected kingdom of power. And there it was he learned again of Christine, whose life had changed dramatically since that night in the Paris Opera House.Inevitably, their paths must cross again in the old sequence of tragedy and triumph.The Phantom, one of the most mysterious and romantic figures ever created, soars again in a world of his own making. Frederick Forsyth s magnificent and evocative story adds a new dimension to the legend of the Phantom.
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The Phantom Atlas - Edward Brooke-Hitching
A STUNNINGLY ILLUSTRATED BOOK REVEALING THE GREATEST MYTHS, LIES AND BLUNDERS ON MAPS #39;Highly recommended #39; - Andrew Marr #39;A spectacular, enjoyable and eye-opening read #39; - Jonathan RossThe Phantom Atlas is an atlas of the world not as it ever existed, but as it was thought to be. These marvellous and mysterious phantoms - non-existent islands, invented mountain ranges, mythical civilisations and other fictitious geography - were all at various times presented as facts on maps and atlases. This book is a collection of striking antique maps that display the most erroneous cartography, with each illustration accompanied by the story behind it. Exploration, map-making and mythology are all brought together to create a colourful tapestry of monsters, heroes and volcanoes; swindlers, mirages and murderers. Sometimes the stories are almost impossible to believe, and remarkably, some of the errors were still on display in maps published in the 21st century. Throughout much of the 19th century more than 40 different mapmakers included the Mountains of Kong, a huge range of peaks stretching across the entire continent of Africa, in their maps - but it was only in 1889 when Louis Gustave Binger revealed the whole thing to be a fake. For centuries, explorers who headed to Patagonia returned with tales of the giants they had met who lived there, some nine feet tall. Then there was Gregor MacGregor, a Scottish explorer who returned to London to sell shares in a land he had discovered in South America. He had been appointed the Cazique of Poyais, and bestowed with many honours by the local king of this unspoiled paradise. Now he was offering others the chance to join him and make their fortune there, too - once they had paid him a bargain fee for their passage... The Phantom Atlas is a beautifully produced volume, packed with stunning maps and drawingsof places and people that never existed. The remarkable stories behind them all are brilliantly told by Edward Brooke-Hitching in a book that will appeal to cartophiles everywhere.
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The Future - Catherine Leroux
Winner of Canada Reads 2024 • Longlisted for the 2024 Carol Shields Prize for Fiction • One of Tor.com s Can t Miss Speculative Fiction for Fall 2023 • Listed in CBC Books Fiction to Read in Fall 2023 • One of Kirkus Reviews Fall 2023 Big Books By Small Presses • A Kirkus Review Work of Translated Fiction To Read Now • One of CBC Books Best Books of 2023 • A CBC Books Bestselling Canadian Book of the WeekIn an alternate history in which the French never surrendered Detroit, children protect their own kingdom in the trees.In an alternate history of Detroit, the Motor City was never surrendered to the US. Its residents deal with pollution, poverty, and the legacy of racism—and strange and magical things are happening: children rule over their own kingdom in the trees and burned houses regenerate themselves. When Gloria arrives looking for answers and her missing granddaughters, at first she finds only a hungry mouse in the derelict home where her daughter was murdered. But the neighbours take pity on her and she turns to their resilience and impressive gardens for sustenance.When a strange intuition sends Gloria into the woods of Parc Rouge, where the city’s orphaned and abandoned children are rumored to have created their own society, she can’t imagine the strength she will find. A richly imagined story of community and a plea for persistence in the face of our uncertain future, The Future is a lyrical testament to the power we hold to protect the people and places we love—together.
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The Phantom Train: Deporting Prisoners from Occupied France - Ludivine Broch, Martin Sorrell
On 3 July 1944, a train of cattle wagons set out from Toulouse, heading for Germany. Crammed inside eventually were 724 souls of various nationalities and backgrounds, all of whom the German occupiers had held captive in concentration camps and prisons across south-western France. Among them was Francesco Fausto Nitti, an Italian antifascist activist who had survived Mussoliniâ ™s gaols and the Spanish Civil War. The journey to Dachau was expected to take three days. Instead â “ bombed, re-routed and often immobilised â “ it lasted for two months, making it the longest of all deportation journeys out of France during the Second World War. Nitti kept a daily log of the odyssey of the Phantom Train, as it has become known, and the document was in his pocket when, on 25 August, he and some fellow captives made a perilous last-minute escape by removing some of their wagonâ ™s floorboards and lowering themselves onto the track as the train sped through the night. Once back with his family and the Resistance, Nitti turned his log into a book, which was published at the end of 1944 by a small press run by a Resistance member. Now, with this first English translation of The Phantom Train and an extended introduction, a whole new readership can learn about that never-ending journey to Dachau and everything that led up to it, and marvel at the determination and endurance of some courageous people, notably the remarkable Francesco Fausto Nitti.
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The Artful Way to Plant-Based Cooking - Chloe Crane-Leroux, Trudy Crane
A unique collection of plant-based recipes from the mother-and-daughter duo who were inspired by the simple beauty and delicious meals throughout their travels.Throughout European countries like Spain, France, and Italy, cooking with fresh, local ingredients is a way of life. That’s where this mother-and-daughter duo found inspiration during their travels to write their book in the richness of food, the beauty of architecture, and the wonder of luscious landscapes. But…authors Trudy and Chloé are plant-based. The Artful Way to Plant-Based Cooking isn’t just a healthy collection of recipes that leave you feeling hungry like so many others. It’s a cookbook that offers flavorful dishes for every meal and every moment of the day, from appetizers like Vibrant Beet and Pistachio Hummus; date-night dishes such as Pappardelle Mushroom Bolognese; main dishes, like the Ricotta and Squash Galette, perfect for entertaining; and desserts like Strawberry and Cream Cake or Decadent Double Dark Chocolate Cookies. These 80 recipes are not only good for you—they’re good for the planet, too! The love this mother and daughter have for each other—and for sharing vegan food with others—shines through in their recipes and is sure to be a joy for everyone.
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Phantom Tales of the Night, Vol. 1 - Julie Goniwich, Matsuri Matsuri
Your secret now belongs to me. Welcome to Murakumo Inn, a curious establishment that opens its doors to the troubled masses, human or otherwise. But to pay for the stay, the equally curious innkeeper takes payment only in the form of one s deepest secrets...Who will come calling today?
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The Phantom Thief - Marcus Rashford
Marcus and the Breakfast Club Investigators are back and better than ever, just in time for a brand new investigation!The Breakfast Club Adventures: The Phantom Thief is the third book in an exciting mystery series by England International footballer, child food-poverty campaigner and bestselling author Marcus Rashford MBE, inspired by Marcus s own experiences growing up! Written with Alex Falase-Koya and packed with tons of illustrations by Marta Kissi, it is it the perfect book for children aged 8-11.A mysterious figure is stealing from clubs all over Rutherford High! The only clue is a strange calling card left at the scene of the crime . . .When the thief strikes just as Art Club is getting ready for a big show, everyone is worried the exhibition will be cancelled. As suspicion falls on one of the Breakfast Club Investigators, Marcus and friends must race against time to find the stolen painting and unmask the true thief before it s too late!
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The Phantom Patrol - James R. Benn
Winter 1944: Months after the Liberation of France, ex-Boston cop Billy Boyle finds himself in a Paris reeling from the carnage it has endured but hopeful that an end to war is in sight. When Billy finds a rare piece of artwork after a tense shoot-out in the Pere Lachaise Cemetery, he thinks it could be connected to the Syndicat du Renard, a shadowy network of Nazi sympathizers known to be smuggling stolen artwork out of France. Trailing the Syndicat, Billy discovers that someone with a high level of communications clearance - someone in the Phantom regiment of the British Army - may be using his position to aid the thieves. Billy, determined to stop the abettor, heads up to the frontlines where he experiences a last-ditch battle against overwhelming odds. There, the ruinous Battle of the Bulge unfurls in the Ardennes Forest. Can Billy and his team survive the bracing onslaught and return the stolen artwork to its rightful protectors?
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Blotto, Twinks and the Phantom Skiers - Simon Brett
A new Simon Brett is an event for mystery fans P. D. James Murder most enjoyable Colin DexterBlotto and Twinks are off on another adventure - and this time they re bound for the Alpine village of Luzvimmen in Switzerland, where Blotto participates in racing the prestigious and very fast Croissant Run, though someone seems determined to sabotage his chances. Twinks, on the other hand, is on a mission to rescue her friend s sister from the sinister finishing school she is trapped in - the Convent of the Sacred Icicle. Once inside, Twinks is threatened by an elderly nun who shows her a secret glacier in which the Phantom Skiers are entombed... awaiting resurrection so they can wreak vengeance on people who are too curious... like Blotto and Twinks. Meanwhile, up at Schloss Luzvimmen, the crazed Count von Strapp is set on global domination via a deadly arsenal of Swiss cheese hardware he s planning to unleash on the world... Yes, everything s much as usual in the world of Blotto and TwinksPraise for Simon Brett One of British crime s most assured craftsmen . . . Crime writing just like in the good old days, and perfect entertainment Guardian Few crime writers are so enchantingly gifted Sunday Times Simon Brett writes stunning detective stories. I would recommend them to anyone Jilly Cooper
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Lingo - Gaston Dorren
Welcome to Europe as you ve never known it before, seen through the peculiarities of its languages and dialects. Combining linguistics and cultural history, Gaston Dorren takes us on an intriguing tour of the continent, from Proto-Indo-European (the common ancestor of most European languages) to the rise and rise of English, via the complexities of Welsh plurals and Czech pronunciation. Along the way we learn why Esperanto will never catch on, how the language of William the Conqueror lives on in the Channel Islands and why Finnish is the easiest European language.Surprising, witty and full of extraordinary facts, this book will change the way you think about the languages around you. Polyglot Gaston Dorren might even persuade you that English is like Chinese.
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The Chinese Phantom - Frederik Obermaier, Bastian Obermayer, Philipp Grull, Christoph Giesen
From the Pulitzer Prizeâ “winning journalists who uncovered the Panama Papers, a gripping, real-life thriller following the authorsâ ™ attempt to uncover the truth about one of the worldâ ™s most wanted men. Karl Lee, alias Li Fangwei, plays a key role in the secret struggle between the world powers, bypassing Western sanctions to supply dictators with the weapons they need to wipe out their neighbouring countries â ” or even to trigger a third world war. For almost two decades, intelligence agencies have been hunting for Karl Lee. The FBI has put a $5 million bounty on his head, but nobody has been able to catch him. Now, four award-winning investigative journalists set out to find him. Following the routes of his deliveries and his money, the authors track down Karl Leeâ ™s businesses in China and uncover his network of shell companies. During their investigation, they get embroiled deeper and deeper in the shady world of the Chinese phantom, and realise that Karl Lee is just a pawn in a much bigger game of modern warfare and international espionage.
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Babel - Gaston Dorren
If you were to master the twenty languages discussed in Babel, you could talk with three quarters of the world s population. But what makes these languages stand out amid the world s estimated 6,500 tongues?Gaston Dorren delves deep into the linguistic oddities and extraordinary stories of these diverse lingua francas, tracing their origins and their sometimes bloody rise to greatness. He deciphers their bewildering array of scripts, presents the gems and gaps in their vocabularies and charts their coinages and loans.He even explains how their grammars order their speakers worldview. Combining linguistics and cultural history, Babel takes us on an intriguing tour of the world, addressing such questions as how tiny Portugal spawned a major world language and Holland didn t, why Japanese women talk differently from men, what it means for Russian to be related to English, and how non-alphabetic scripts, such as those of India and China, do the same job as our 26 letters. Not to mention the conundrums of why Vietnamese has four forms for I , or how Tamil pronouns keep humans and deities apart.Babel will change the way you look at the world and how we all speak.
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Apparent Breviary - Gaston Fernandez
Gaston Fernandez s hermetic collection of 100 psalm-like poems marks the English-language debut of this legendary Peruvian writer of the late twentieth century. Fernandez lived most of his adult life in Belgium, working as an art historian. While publishing his scholarship mostly in French, he produced literary works semi-secretly in his native Spanish. Shared only with close friends, very few of these works were published in his lifetime. Apparent Breviary is his lone collection of poems, notable as much for their silences as what they say, their use of negative space as a counterweight to speech, and the hallucinatory effect of their sequence.
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Curtain Up! - Royal Opera House
A behind-the-scenes tour of the magnificent Royal Opera House in London, thirty minutes before curtain up, led by Figaro the cat. Itâ ™s opening night of The Nutcracker, and the performers at the Royal Opera House in London are busy getting ready to step out onto the stage. Meanwhile, Figaro â “ the opera houseâ ™s resident cat â “ is poised to take readers on a behind-the-scenes tour to meet the many people working to make tonightâ ™s performance a resounding success. This backstage tour of the Royal Opera House takes readers from department to department to discover whatâ ™s involved in putting on a performance such as The Nutcracker. Featuring examples from key works of opera and ballet, highlights of the tour include trying on the Mad Hatterâ ™s wig from Alice in Wonderland; practising for a fighting scene from Romeo and Juliet; putting the finishing touches on the Sugar Plum Fairyâ ™s tutu; learning to â ˜play deadâ ™; and creating explosions on stage. Including an introduction to a classical orchestra, key ballet terms and basic stage directions, the book encourages readers to explore the many ways they can get involved.
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Skandar and the Phantom Rider - A. F. Steadmanová
Warrior unicorns fly again . . .Don t miss this second book in the international bestselling SKANDAR series, an unmissable adventure for readers age 9 to 99 and fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson and Eragon. The Island shall have its revenge . .. Skandar Smith has achieved his dream to train as a unicorn rider. But as Skandar and his friends enter their second year at the Eyrie, a new threat arises.Immortal wild unicorns are somehow being killed, a prophecy warns of terrible danger, and elemental destruction begins to ravage the Island. Meanwhile, Skandar s sister, Kenna, longs to join him - and Skandar is determined to help her, no matter what. As the storm gathers, can Skandar discover how to stop the Island tearing itself apart - before it s too late for them all? Get ready for more action, unforgettable characters, and mesmerizing world building.Be one of the first to join the adventure - PRE-ORDER NOW!Praise for Skandar and the Unicorn Thief, the first book in the SKANDAR series: Steadman has a vast imagination, her world-building is a joy, the battle scenes are thrilling and her characters charm. - The Times Children s Book of the Week Pacy, enthralling and epic, a gripping read. - Louie Stowell, author of Loki and Otherland A dazzling feat of imagination. I loved every breathless moment of it! - Cat Doyle, author of The Storm Keeper s Island and co-author of Twin Crowns The best book I ve ever read. - Patrick, age 10 My book of the year. Not since Harry Potter have I felt this excited about a series.Readers are sure to be clamouring for the next book. You ll never look at unicorns the same way again, nor will you want to! - Dominique Valente, author of the Starfell series Never have unicorns been so ferocious, fearsome and thrilling! A fantastically gripping read! - Laura Ellen Anderson, author of Amelia Fang and Rainbow Grey A magnificent book. I raced through it - at turns enthralled, delighted, amazed.It s everything I could have wanted and more. No doubt this book is going to fly. - Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear Skandar and the Unicorn Thief brims with wild adventure, fierce sky battles, elemental magic, ferocious unicorns and a terrifying enemy. Steadman s cinematic writing draws you in from the very first page, creating a hugely compelling, unforgettable read.Endlessly thrilling, unputdownable and utterly unmissable. - Aisling Fowler, author of Fireborn A. F. Steadman has created a stunning new world that feels both familiar and fresh, with a cast of characters that will stay with you long after you ve finished reading. -Tola Okogwu, author of Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun SKANDAR soars with magic, adventure, and pulse-pounding fun - the book equivalent of riding a rollercoaster while eating cake with fireworks exploding overhead! - Andy Sagar, author of the Yesterday Crumb series
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Opera Meets New Media - Gabrielle Dotto
A gloriously illustrated book which sheds new light on the Puccini era and the roots of the modern music industry. After Mozart and Verdi, Giacomo Puccini is the third most performed opera composer in the world today. On the centenary of his death, Bertelsmann and the Archivio Storico Ricordi present Opera Meets New Media, a richly illustrated volume published to accompany the multimedia exhibition of the same name at the Scala Museum in Milan, Italy. Puccini celebrated his greatest successes at a time of disruptive media innovations. The age of mechanical reproduction brought with it the development of new entertainment technology, above all film and sound recordings, which soon became mainstream. These technological advancements represented a revolution for society and musical culture in the early twentieth century, fundamentally challenging the traditional business model of opera. How could music publishers rise to this challenge? Puccini and his publisher Ricordi provide a fascinating case study on the subject. In this book, edited by Gabriele Dotto, ten experts shed light on different aspects of the topic. The book showcases historical records, costumes, choreography, gramophones, photographs, posters, postcards, sheet music, and set designs and will be a delight to any opera fan.
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The House at Phantom Park - Graham Masterton
Disturbing. Original. Terrifying. A chilling tale of what lurks in the walls of an abandoned hospital, and perfect scary summer read.In this abandoned hospital, pain lives on... and it wants revenge.St Philomenaâ ™s military hospital has been abandoned for over three years. Now Lilian Chesterfield is in charge of developing it into a luxury-housing complex.But as soon as she and her colleagues start work in the mansion, they hear screaming from wards full of empty beds and see faces peering at them from the mullioned windows.Lilian doesnâ ™t believe in the supernatural. But just when sheâ ™s put her mind at rest by scouring the mansion from top to bottom, a warning arrives. The hospital is haunted. And it is haunted by something a thousand times more terrifying than ghosts...Perfect for fans of The Haunting of Hill House, The Shining and The Woman in Black. Grisly, relentlessly chilling Science Fiction ChroniclePraise for Graham Masterton: One of Britain s finest horror writers Daily Mail A true master of horror James Herbert One of the most original and frightening storytellers of our time Peter James God, he s good Stephen King
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Fear on the Phantom Special - Edward Marston
Halloween, 1861. A special train with two carriages steams across the Lake District at night on its way to a place notorious for its record of supernatural incidents. Most of those on board have been fortified by alcohol so the mood is boisterous. Without warning the lamp goes out in the last compartment of the second carriage, plunging it into darkness. When the train reaches the end of the line, the passengers pour out on to the station platform. There are almost sixty of them in all, laughing and jostling, but the prevailing excitement is shattered by a cry for help - someone is missing. Inspector Colbeck and Sergeant Leeming are called in to investigate this peculiar occurrence. With some believing the missing man is the victim of a ghost said to haunt the site and no discernible trace of the man anywhere to be seen, this will prove to be a puzzling case indeed for the Railway Detective.
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