Maurice: 1983 books

Bristol's history is packed with nooks and crannies, peculiar customs, and curious characters. This book explains why the vicar in one church goes on an annual trek to peer down a manhole; why captains of industry sing an 18-verse song in memory of Queen Elizabeth I; and how the Flower of Bristol...

At what price would you sell your soul...? This captivating thriller weaves business, politics, seduction, power, and religion all into a compelling tale of international intrigue. Set in 1991, during the dawn of the Post-Communist era in Hungary, this novel chronicles the exploits of...

Kathleen Rydings was born in the mining village of Laxey and was an exceptionally talented young violinist who won a scholarship to the Royal College of Music in 1903 to study with Achille Rivarde and Cesar Thomson in Brussels. She formed The Kathleen Rydings Trio who were engaged to provide concerts...

Superb one-volume edition of two influential compositions noted for individuality, unique interpretations of the medium, delicate and subtle beauties. Based on authoritative French editions, this clearly printed volume is sturdily bound for long life on the music stand.

"Most Americans first heard of Michael Harrington with the publication of The Other America, his seminal book on American poverty. Isserman expertly tracks Harrington's beginnings in the Catholic Worke"

The indispensable consumer's guide to the music of Leonard Cohen A track by track analysis of every song recorded on officially released albums by Cohen, from his 1968 Songs Of Leonard Cohen to his most recent studio and live sets from the 21st Century. Features include: An up to date...

Guide to the Pianist’s Repertoire continues to be the go-to source for piano performers, teachers, and students. Newly updated and expanded with more than 250 new composers, this incomparable resource expertly guides readers to solo piano literature and provides answers to common questions: What...

PREFACE It is more than doubtful. whether any work of Maetcrlincks, even in its translated form, requires any Introduction-except it be in the nature of an apology, on the part of the translator, for the inadequacy of his version. But the publishers of this book have been insistent that I should furnish...

Popular novel, first published in 1918.

A reissued classic that examines the structure and themes of each of Hitchcock’s British feature films.

Lights Off, Swag On is a series thought up by a group of roommates from Baltimore, Maryland in 2009. The idea was to take the various situations we encountered throughout our college experience. Through “research” and development we’ve finally reached our first product. A Player’s Handbook quickly...

Un scandale éclabousse la petite localité de Saint-Jean-Port-Joli sur la Côte-du-Sud. S’étant vu refuser le sacrement du mariage malgré les appels répétés à leur curé, Laurent Blanchet et Marie-Claire Chartier simulent un mariage lors d’une soirée bien arrosée. Informé de leur geste,...

THE Second Punic War has rightly been regarded by ancient and modern writers alike as the greatest in the history of Rome. The deep insight of Polybius, who lived to see Rome undisputed mistress of the Mediterranean, has noted and recorded how the issue of the struggle inaugurated a new era in Europe....

"One of the best adventure writers today. A master storyteller." - Clive Cussler. The secrecy of a mysterious aerospace laboratory in Hong Kong . . . A daring break from a heavily guarded Chinese prison camp . . . A fierce drama played out on the storm-tossed Pacific Ocean - and in the depths...