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The Great Gould
Par Peter Goddard. 2017
Considered one of the most influential musicians and cultural figures of his time, Glenn Gould remains a fascinating figure. In…
the first book to be published in co-operation with Gould's estate, Peter Goddard draws on Gould's unpublished writings, interviews, and never-before-seen photographs to present a startling new portrait of Gould, the man and the musician. Presents a deep and nuanced study of Gould's life with unmatched candour and clarity. Inside is a love letter Gould wrote but never sent (he later revised it again and again); the text of a speech that Gould gave to a group of children about life and childhood; and portions of Glenn Gould: hysteric return, a never-before-seen radio script in which Gould imagines his return to the concert stage and all it would have entailed. 2017.The great code: the Bible and literature
Par Northrop Frye. 1982
The Gospel according to the Beatles (The gospel According To... Ser.)
Par Steve Turner. 2006
John Lennon famously proclaimed the Beatles were more popular than Jesus, and over the next few years, they were to…
become spiritual leaders to a generation trying to find meaning in the world. Turner examines their attitudes toward religion and their spiritual influences, including John's education as a choirboy. By their final albums, the Beatles were weaving more references to religion and spirituality into their music, and Turner attempts to reveal the "gospel" of the Fab Four. Some descriptions of violence, sex and some strong language. 2006.The Gospel of Thomas: the hidden sayings of Jesus
Par Harold Bloom, Marvin W Meyer. 1992
An English translation of 114 wise sayings attributed to Jesus as collected in the Coptic text found near Nag Hammadi…
in Upper Egypt. Discusses the history of the writings. Explanatory notes follow. Includes an interpretive essay by Harold Bloom. c1992.The fabric of the cosmos: space, time, and the texture of reality
Par B Greene. 2004
String theory is a recent development in physics that, by positing that all which exists is composed of infinitesimally small…
vibrating loops of energy, seeks to unify Einstein's theories and those of quantum mechanics into a so-called "theory of everything." Greene offers a view of human understanding of space and time, beginning with Newton, moving through Einstein and quantum physics, and on to string theory and its hypotheses. c2004.The end of time: the next revolution in our understanding of the universe
Par Julian B Barbour. 1999
This text describes the coming revolution in our understanding of the cosmos: a quantum theory of the universe that brings…
together Einstein's general theory of relativity - which denies the existence of a unique time - and quantum mechanics - which demands one. The author contends that only the most radical of ideas can resolve the profound conflict between these two foundational pillars of modern physics, and in this book he proposes it: there is, quite literally, no time at all. 1999.How the amazing theories of relativity and quantum mechanics transformed our understanding of nature in the last century, and how…
new ideas, developed in seeking to unify the laws of nature, probably hold the seeds of a major upheaval in physics. 1999.The Hawk: Ronnie Hawkins & The Hawks (Quarry rocks!)
Par Ian Wallis. 1996
Traces the life and times of musician Ronnie Hawkins, from his early rockabilly days in Arkansas through his later recording…
career. At the leading edge of the rock'n'roll era, he played with legends Bo Diddley and Roy Orbison, and formed friendships with Bob Dylan and John Lennon. Some strong language. 1996.The Hebrew bible (The modern scholar)
Par Lawrence H Schiffman. 2008
The Hebrew Bible, known to Jews as the Tanakh and to Christians as the Old Testament, is the basis of…
our tradition of monotheism as well as the main avenue by which the ethics and teachings of the Hebrew spirit entered Western civilization. In these lectures, eminent scholar Lawrence H. Schiffman discusses how that collection came into being and how it was passed down and interpreted throughout the ages. He provides details on how this tradition developed into the basis of Judaism and Christianity and how it continues to mold our society and culture today. 2008.Science columnist for the Los Angeles Times elucidates the mysterious concept of nothingness. Discusses the Big Bang, black holes, string…
theory, vacuums, and zero while tracing their scientific history and the theories of experts in the field--from Isaac Newton to Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking. 2001.The hidden Jesus: a new life
Par Donald Spoto. 1998
The author, a former Catholic monk and a theologian, examines Jesus in the context of the Holy Bible, other ancient…
texts, and discoveries in biblical scholarship. In a series of meditations, Spoto offers his views on the significance of Jesus' life from his conception to his resurrection. 1998.The Dead Sea scrolls deception: The Explosive Contents Of The Dead Sea Scrolls And How The Church Conspired To Suppress Them
Par Michael Baigent, Richard Leigh. 1991
The complete book of Bible trivia
Par J. Stephen Lang. 1988
The complete guide to sexual fulfilment (Practical Handbook Ser.)
Par Nitya Lacroix. 1999
This text provides information on: how to provide and achieve complete satisfaction; enjoying, exploring and refreshing a loving sexual relationship;…
creating the right environment, identifying needs, sharing fantasies. It is a guide book for today's sexual attitudes. Explicit descriptions of sex. 1999.The complete operas of Mozart: a critical guide
Par Charles Osborne. 1986
This text gives an account of Mozart's 22 operas. The author explores the operas from four points of view: the…
historical setting and Mozart's own life at the time; the libretto and librettist; the story line; and finally the music itself. 1986.Stevie Wonder ((Castor music).)
Par Frédéric Adrian. 2016
" Un panorama de toute la vie et la carrière de Stevie Wonder, avec un zoom sur les années porteuses…
d'albums considérés comme classiques . Un accent mis sur la musique, sans négliger pour autant la vie intime et les engagements politiques de l'artiste (lutte pour les droits civiques, contre l'apartheid...) . Un regard juste et critique, qui ne passe pas sous silence les côtés moins sympathiques de la personnalité (caprices de star, relations avec ses anciens collaborateurs...). " -- 4e de couv.The cello suites: J.S. Bach, Pablo Casals, and the search for a Baroque masterpiece
Par Eric Siblin. 2009
J.S. Bach, Pablo Casals, and the search for a Baroque masterpiece Bach's cello suites have become some of the most…
enduring pieces in history, but they remain shrouded in mystery - about when and how they were composed, whether they were originally intended for the cello, how much influence Bach's second wife had on their composition, and what happened to Bach's original manuscript. Covers Bach and the missing manuscript from the eighteenth century; Pablo Casals and the discovery of the music in Spain in the late nineteenth century; and Siblin's own infatuation with the suites in the twenty-first. Canada Reads 2012. c2009.The Chieftains: the authorized biography
Par John Glatt. 1997
A portrait of the popular musical group known for reinventing traditional Irish music. Traces the band's evolution from obscure beginnings…
in the 1960s to become the internationally acclaimed, Grammy-winning performers of the 1990s. Strong language. 1997.The canon: A whirligig tour of the beautiful basics of science
Par Natalie Angier. 2008
A cultured person, Natalie Angier argues, should know about the classic ideas of physics and evolutionary biology as well as…
the classic works of Beethoven and Picasso. How was the Earth formed? How big is an atom? What is a quantum leap? Drawing on conversations with hundreds of the world's leading scientists, Angier takes us on an informative tour of this neglected canon. 2008.The Bible doesn't say that: 40 biblical mistranslations, misconceptions, and other misunderstandings
Par Joel M Hoffman. 2016
Hoffman explores what the Bible meant before it was misinterpreted over the past 2,000 years. He walks the reader through…
dozens of mistranslations, misconceptions, and other misunderstandings about the Bible, covering the morality, lifestyle, theology, and biblical imagery. 2016.