This prolific English author is best known for his detective stories and children's books. His extensive body of work encompasses over fifty novels for both adult and young readers, often exploring intricate relationships and moral complexities. Dickinson's distinctive style and his ability to weave compelling plots make him a memorable storyteller.
The collection features a compilation of articles, tributes, and personal reminiscences celebrating the life and work of composer, pianist, and author Peter Dickinson. This anthology offers unique insights into his contributions to music and literature, highlighting the impact he had on those around him.
James Pibble has retired to a nursing home. He discovers a body and feels duty driven to investigate dispite his failing health.
When Theodore's safe, predictable world is destroyed, his life--and his faith--are in danger Thirteen-year-old Theodore has lived in China all his life and never felt terror, until his father's missionary settlement is attacked and burned in the night. Theodore follows his father's orders and hides in the forest, only creeping back the next morning to see if anything--or anyone--has survived. But before he reaches the smoldering wreckage he runs into the formidable Mrs. Jones, a botanist and adventurer who's traveling across China on horseback with her young companion, Lung. The three head into the Himalayan foothills, where a mountainside escape puts them at the mercy of the Lama Amchi. The holy man seems interested in Theodore and leads the group to an extraordinary hidden monastery. But deep in the mountains, with winter coming and monks following their every move, will rescue come at a price? Are Theodore and his friends honored guests--or prisoners? This ebook features an illustrated personal history of Peter Dickinson including rare images from the author's collection.
Revealing unpublished interviews with John Cage and some of his closest colleagues, including Virgil Thomson, Karlheinz Stockhausen, Pauline Oliveros, Merce Cunningham, and David Tudor.
The story unfolds in a captivating adventure designed for young adults, crafted by the acclaimed author Peter Dickinson, known for his international recognition and numerous awards. Engaging themes and a gripping plot promise to immerse readers in a world of excitement and discovery, showcasing Dickinson's signature storytelling style.
After a terrifying car accident and an eight-month coma, thirteen-year-old Eva awakens in the hospital to face an extraordinary new life, unlike anything anyone has experienced before.
"This collection of beautifully crafted tales will find a warm welcome from fans of either author, as well as from fantasy readers in general." - School Library Journal This collection tells five tales of creatures who live and die by fire, tales of the present day and the prehistoric past. There is a confrontation in a haunted graveyard, of the Firespace where only dragons can survive, of a boy who is claimed by Fire, of a young man who chases the fireworm through dark tunnels of dream, and the long history of the Phoenix. With characters and storylines as enigmatic as fire itself, these five enthralling tales by master storytellers Robin McKinley and Peter Dickinson are sure to intrigue and delight.
Local performance events serve as a lens to understand and reshape the world, fostering a global political consciousness. The book explores a diverse range of expressions, including theatre, dance, visual arts, and even sporting events and protests, highlighting how these performances can reflect and influence societal issues and human experiences. Through this examination, it underscores the significance of art in engaging with contemporary global challenges.
Featuring engaging interviews, this collection provides insights into the life and work of a renowned American composer, revealing his thoughts and experiences through conversations with notable figures like Aaron Copland, Virgil Thomson, and Leontyne Price. The book captures the essence of creativity and collaboration in the world of music, offering a unique glimpse into the relationships and influences that shaped the composer’s career.