An Illustrated Encyclopedia of Musical Instruments and The Great Composers
Spanning the musical world from the Middle Ages to the present, this authoritative guide features a history of musicmaking and the orchestra.
Sarah Braintree is the best Chief of Police that Jersey has ever had, but someone starts killing people. Cryptic notes left on the victims' pique Sarah's interest, and she breaks all protocols by deciding to lead the investigation herself. Will Sarah ever catch this killer and find out why they are doing it?
A Complete History of Musical Forms and the Orchestra
Exploring the essence of music and musical instruments, this book delves into the key developments and traditions of major ancient civilizations. It investigates the origins of various musical instruments, providing insights into how these elements shaped cultural expressions throughout history. The examination of different societies highlights the evolution of music and its significance in human experience.
DCI Matthew McCallum is a cultured copper, overseeing major crime for Police Scotland in Edinburgh and surrounding areas. A few months from retirement, he is hoping for a quieter life, but another case of murder hits his desk, closely followed by two more cases.
An illustrated directory of musical instruments: strings, woodwind, brass, percussion, keyboards and the voice; a comprehensive history of music-making and the orchestra.
A comprehensively illustrated reference to musical instruments and the history of the orchestra, and a guide to 100 classical composers from Bach to Xenakis, in a newly updated large-format edition.
A fast paced conspiracy thriller focussing on a secret drug development programme. Alice Bidebecker is the best Senior Counter Intelligence Analyst the NSA has ever had, and a charismatic female protagonist who must use her cyber security skills to combat a worldwide conspiracy.
Two perfect books for train enthusiasts, with a historical reference book spanning nearly two centuries of locomotive development, and an enthralling illustrated guide to the world's greatest railway journeys of all timme
Halle Jacobs has just landed her dream job as an investigative reporter for an up-and-coming TV production company. She is immediately thrust into an investigation about an unusually high number of childhood cancer cases on an East London housing estate.
