John Gross Books

Studies over leven en werk van de Engelse schrijver Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936).

Set against the backdrop of a forgotten London and its rich cultural tapestry, the narrative follows a bookish boy as he navigates his identity. The author, John Gross, reflects on his upbringing as the son of a Jewish doctor in the East End during a transformative period, from the 1920s through World War II. The memoir combines personal discovery with a vivid portrayal of a bygone era, earning praise for its readability and depth from notable figures like Antonia Fraser and Oliver Sacks.

Parodies come in all shapes and sizes. There are broad parodies and subtle parodies, ingenious imitations and knockabout spoofs, scornful lampoons and affectionate pastiches. All these varieties, and many others, appear in this delightful anthology, which has been hailed as "delightful" ( Wall Street Journal ), "enjoyable" ( The New Yorker ), and "sparkling" ( The Financial Times ). The classics of the genre are all here, but so are scores of lesser known but scarcely less brilliant works. At every stage there are surprises. Proust visits Chelsea, Yeats re-writes "Old King Cole," Harry Potter encounters Mick Jagger, a modernized Sermon on the Mount rubs shoulders with an obituary of Sherlock Holmes. The collection provides a hilarious running commentary on literary history, but it also looks beyond literature to include such things as ad parodies, political parodies, and even a scientific hoax. The collection includes work by such accomplished parodists as Max Beerbohm, RobertBenchley, H. L. Mencken, and Evelyn Waugh. And the "victims" include Chaucer, Shakespeare, Milton, Wordsworth, Poe, Longfellow, Emily Dickinson, Cole Porter, Martin Amis, and many others.

This instructional guide offers detailed diagrams and explanations for over 170 note combinations tailored for all saxophone types. It emphasizes developing strength, flexibility, and endurance, making it an essential resource for saxophonists looking to enhance their technical skills and overall performance.