An illustrated collection of over 70 traditional verses.

Letters by the British composer to his friends, family, and colleagues document his life from school days to the end of World War II

Billy Budd, based on Herman Melville's nautical allegory, is one of Britten's most challenging operas. This comprehensive guide considers the work from both literary and musical viewpoints. Melville's novella is discussed, as is the interpretation given to the novella by the librettists E. M. Forster and Eric Crozier. A detailed synopsis guides the reader through the musical and dramatic action of the opera and in a chapter devoted to the music, Britten's distinctive technique of tonal symbolism is analyzed to demonstrate the effectiveness of his musical response to the dramatic suggestions of Melville's story. The most important critical writings on Billy Budd are represented by an expanded version of Donald Mitchell's 1979 notebook on the opera. A final chapter charts the opera's stage history and fluctuating critical reception. (view table of contents)

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Product Description: Peter Pears's reputation as a gifted and distinctive tenor is grounded in his interpretations of Benjamin Britten's works; their partnership of 30 years significantly shaped and defined musical developments not only in England but abroad...read more

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Product Description: Book by Reed, Philip, Muggeridge, Richard

The world's record-breaking free-throw shooter discusses the secrets of his skill, detailing the mechanics of the shot, the role of the mental game, and physical techniques in a seven-step method designed to help players develop a ninety percent accuracy in their shots. Original. 50,000 first printing. Tour.

When Harold Dodge agrees to help gorgeous Marianna Perado get out of a rip-off deal at Joe Covo's dealership, he suddenly lands himself in a mess of trouble, involving ruthless repo men, fast-talking salesmen, the FBI, criminal intrigue, and murder. A first novel.

After a tantalizing woman asks him to help her expose some crooked car dealers who happen to be his co-workers, Harold Dodge finds himself careering down a Los Angeles highway with a corpse in his trunk. Reprint. K. NYT. PW.

Harold Dodge becomes the hapless accomplice of a blonde bombshell trying to capitalize on her husband's life insurance policy

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A thorough resource for prospective car buyers provides step-by-step strategies designed to guide consumers through the process of leasing or buying a new or used car, with tips on how to select the right car, purchasing strategies, finding a used-car bargain, shopping for insurance, and negotiating a good deal. Original.

The ninety-year-old golf pro who holds the record for the longest drive ever recorded takes on a much young student, teaching him the secrets of the game while sharing his fantastic stories of adventures on and off the golf course.

A thorough, updated, and expanded resource for prospective car buyers provides step-by-step strategies designed to guide consumers through the process of leasing or buying a new or used car, with tips on how to select the right car, purchasing strategies, finding a used-car bargain, shopping for insurance, and negotiating a good deal. Original.