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.
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.
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 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.
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Two perfect books for train enthusiasts, with a historical reference book spanning nearly two centuries of locomotive development, and an enthralling illustrated guide to the world's greatest railway journeys of all timme
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.
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.
An Illustrated Directory of Musical Instruments: Strings, Woodwind, Brass, Percussion, Keyboards and the Voice - A Complete History of Music-Making and the Orchestra
A comprehensive encyclopedia of musical instruments, covering all sections of the orchestra: strings, woodwind and brass, percussion, keyboard and the voice, as well as historical, rare and non-western instruments. An illustrated guide to instruments and their historical relatives, with specially commissioned photographs of all the modern instruments. Famous players, orchestras and concert halls, and the role of the composer and the conductor. A history of music-making, beginning with man's first discovery of music and its development in the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Greece, India, China and Japan, charting key turning points such as the invention of the bow and valves, and ending with the modern instruments of the twentieth century. Includes information on the evolution of the orchestra -- from medieval consorts, baroque and classical orchestras, through to the modern symphony orchestra we know today.
Great book, nicely illustrated on trains from around the world. 200 mostly color illustrations / photographs of trains, train cars, locomotives, steam trains, tracks, raillines, stations, scenic raillines and other railroad subjects. Softcover. 256 Pages Measures 9 by 11 1/2 inches. Interesting book, nicely illustrated.
An Encyclopedia of the World's Best Locomotive Journeys
There are few experiences as thrilling as a great railway journey. This book describes 95 outstanding railway trips worldwide, all experienced firsthand by expert writers. For luxury and romance, nothing compares to the Orient Express, the Blue Train from Cape Town to Pretoria, or the nostalgic "Palace on Wheels" in Rajasthan. Extraordinary feats of engineering include the Trans-Siberian Railway from Moscow to Vladivostok, the Trans-Andine Railway in Chile with its 26 tunnels in 44 miles, and the Brazilian line from Santos, where carriages are hoisted up the Serra do Mar on a rope. For fans of modern speed, there are high-speed lines like Tokyo to Osaka and London to Bern via Eurostar and TGV. Each journey, whether long or short, modern or historic, broad-gauge or narrow, will entice rail enthusiasts. Packed with historical, geographical, and technical information, the book features over 700 photographs of remarkable trains, often set against stunning scenery. It showcases nearly 100 legendary train journeys, with departure points and destinations like Boston, Venice, Pretoria, the Khyber Pass, Darjeeling, Fuji, Sydney, and Edinburgh, all illustrated with captivating images of locomotives, stations, and the tracks connecting beautiful landscapes to bustling metropolises.
Written by experts in the field and illustrated with over 1500 photographs, this is an exhaustive reference work to the world''s most remarkable locomotive engines and railways, and is a book to inspire rail enthusiast and armchair traveller alike.'
