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This Is Our Music, declared saxophonist Ornette Coleman's 1960 album title. But whose music was it? At various times during the 1950s and 1960s, musicians, critics, fans, politicians, and entrepreneurs claimed jazz as a national art form, an Afrocentric race music, an extension of modernist innovation in other genres, a music of mass consciousness, and the preserve of a cultural elite. This original and provocative book explores who makes decisions about the value of a cultural form and on what basis.

Those in line to the Malenfer estate are succumbing to terrible ends - is a supernatural legacy at work, or something entirely more human? Young Irish mercenary Dermot Ward retreats to Paris at the close of World War I where he drinks to forget his experiences, especially the death of his comrade, Arthur Malenfer. But Arthur has not forgotten Dermot.

Tom Tin, an innocent convict, is aboard a ship bound for Australia where he will serve a lengthy sentence in prison. To avoid this horrible fate, Tom jumps ship to nearby islands, but finds that the refuge he hoped for may just be another struggle for his freedom - and his life. Acclaimed author Iain Lawrence delivers another exotic adventure tale for young readers.

Wellington has handed Keane his least favourite job: he is to get himself captured by the French, escape from captivity once in France and make his way to Paris to work undercover there. There are rumours of unrest against Napoleon's regime, and Keane's task is to work out which, if any, the British should support. Nothing works out as planned. Keane, bereft of most of his loyal team, finds himself in an unknown, confusing political and social world.

In the early eighteenth century, the British army led by John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough, were the leaders of a wide-ranging and very successful alliance. Jack Steel, maverick gentleman, superb soldier, was in the middle of any fight.

A celebration of adult literature and reading. The whole book industry, including booksellers, librarians and publishers, were invited come together and pick out their favourite titles to be included the final list of 25 books by authors from the UK and Ireland. The final list included fiction, poetry and memoirs, among others. There were some best sellers, some classics and some lesser known.

"Mastering Life and Golf 1 Hole at a time." - Sandi

Das Hörbuch zum Netflix-Film "I'm Thinking of Ending Things" von Charlie Kaufman. Eine Frau fährt mit ihrem neuen Freund Jake durch die winterliche Weite Kanadas. Trotz ihrer besonderen Verbindung denkt sie darüber nach, die Sache zu beenden. Und während draußen die Dämmerung das einsame Land in Dunkelheit hüllt, werden drinnen im Wagen Gespräche und Atmosphäre immer unheimlicher: Weshalb hält die Erzählerin einen Stalker vor Jake geheim, der ihr seit längerem Angst macht? Warum gibt Jake nur bruchstückhaft etwas von sich preis?

«Гибель и возрождение» – очередной роман в серии восхитительных интеллектуальных детективов Йена Пирса о преступлениях в мире искусства, которые расследуют английский искусствовед Джонатан Аргайл, следователь Флавия ди Стефано и генерал Боттандо. Детективы Йена Пирса – это изысканное пиршество для души и мозга.

A truck veers off an overpass and falls onto the interstate below, right into the middle of the morning commute. Many people lose their lives, and the city of Seattle reels from the disaster. When an elaborate mural that appears to glorify the event is discovered, it is seen as being in very poor taste. That's until it transpires it was painted two days before the crash. Was it a warning by some psychic or savant? Or the work of a psychopath who played a role in the tragedy, seeking to cause as much pain and disruption as possible?

In a world controlled by the Ministry, where all decisions follow the rigid King Wen sequence, society thrives on the illusion of order. Ai-Li, a brilliant programmer, discovers a mysterious fractal anomaly within the system—alive, adaptive, and challenging deterministic control. As the Ministry fights to maintain its grip, Ai-Li, with the help of strategist Jonas and conflicted ally Karis, must decide whether to embrace the fractals' potential for transformation or risk annihilation.

Un necunoscut pare s-o pândească de pe trotuarul de vizavi, din apartamentul de alături, care ar trebui să fie gol, se aud discuții aprinse, iar electricianul se comportă suspect. I se spune că soțul ei, mort de mult, a aranjat să fie dusă la un azil de lux. Ajunsă acolo, la reședința din mijlocul unei păduri, totul devine și mai straniu. Cât din ce se întâmplă este real și cât e rodul spaimelor unei bătrâne care a trăit zeci de ani singură?

In Seeds, Iain Davie crafts a rare literary work that resonates with the concerns of our age. More than a novel, it is a contemplative journey into humanity’s relationship with the Earth and cosmos—intertwining scientific exploration, ecological urgency, and philosophical introspection.

It’s 1955, and Laurie Valentine’s best friend Dickie has contracted polio. Confined to a breathing machine in the hospital, he begs Laurie to stay by his side and tell him a story. As Laurie creates the tale of the giant Collosso and the young boy destined to stop him, Dickie starts to believe he’s part of the story. But when Laurie is forced to stop telling the story, Dickie has to reach within himself to create his own ending.

I've been broadcasting for over 26 years and I've chatted to some amazing people. Pop stars, actors, joe Public - and I thought I'd share some of those interviews with you. Most of these will be from the radio shows I presented over the years on LBC, Virgin, Absolute, TalkRadio, BBC 3 Counties, BBC WM, Radio 4, BBC Radio 4 Extra, Capital, XFM and probably a few others I've forgotten about.If you want to hear any of those full shows, then please check out www.iainleevault.com - this is a really humbling and beautiful site put together by someone who is now a good friend of mine, Matty. I was a ...

«Сон Сципиона» – это масштабный и искусно сработанный текст, в котором сплетаются воедино философские рассуждения, исторические экскурсы и – как это часто бывает у Йена Пирса – увлекательное расследование. Что объединяет трех героев, живших в пятом, четырнадцатом и двадцатом веках? Все трое пытались выжить в Авиньоне и противостоять миру, охваченному безумием: вокруг них бушуют последние дни Римской Империи, эпидемия черной смерти и Вторая Мировая война. Всех троих связывает древний текст, бесценный манускрипт пера Манлия под названием «Сон Сципиона».

«Рука Джотто» – очередной роман в серии восхитительных интеллектуальных детективов Йена Пирса о преступлениях в мире искусства, которые расследуют английский искусствовед Джонатан Аргайл, следователь Флавия ди Стефано и генерал Боттандо. Детективы Йена Пирса – это изысканное пиршество для души и мозга.

«Последний суд» – очередной роман в серии восхитительных интеллектуальных детективов Йена Пирса о преступлениях в мире искусства, которые расследуют английский искусствовед Джонатан Аргайл, следователь Флавия ди Стефано и генерал Боттандо. Детективы Йена Пирса – это изысканное пиршество для души и мозга.

In The Veil of Power, Iain Davie pulls back the curtain on a world where words shape reality and language is the ultimate weapon. This is not a tale of swords or armies but of intellectual warfare, where rulers weave words into a complex tapestry that blinds, misleads, and ultimately subjugates those who dwell within its confines. Through allegory and historical echoes, Davie offers a profound critique of how societies are controlled—not through overt force, but through subtle manipulation, where traditions, education, and culture serve the interests of an unseen few.

Be a Better Boss is the podcast for business leaders, CEOs, entrepreneurs, and managers who aspire to create thriving workplaces and happier teams. Hosted by Iain Highfield—renowned sports psychologist, Harvard-trained expert in organizational behavior, and small business leader—this podcast addresses one of the biggest workplace challenges: people are unhappy at work. Iain draws on his career coaching U.S.-based sports academies, elite college teams,national teams, and professional golfers competing at The Masters and The BritishOpen. He’s helped athletes win on the world stage using ...