The authorised biography of Sir Reginald Goodall, best known as the great "Wagnerian conductor". This biography covers the years of his childhood through to his recent death.
John Lucas Libri
John Lucas è un celebrato poeta, critico, biografo, traduttore e storico della letteratura la cui opera si addentra profondamente nella letteratura inglese e nel suo contesto sociale. È particolarmente noto per l'esplorazione di voci e prospettive spesso ai margini del canone letterario. L'approccio di Lucas è caratterizzato da un'analisi acuta e da una prospettiva impegnata sulla letteratura. La sua prolifica produzione e il suo lavoro editoriale promuovono un panorama letterario ricco e diversificato.
Despite the importance of mushrooms in cuisine and medicine, little is known about these strange fungi. This comprehensive reference work opens the fascinating world to the general reader more completely than ever before. It covers 525 worldwide species in detail, with full botanical descriptions, habitats, life cycles and culinary properties with over 350 color photographs and drawings.
The Baroness: Unmasking Himmler's Most Secret Agent
- 216pagine
- 8 ore di lettura
Anja Bergroth Manfredi de Blasiis navigates the treacherous landscape of the Third Reich, leveraging her elite status and connections to protect her son from Nazi persecution. Torn between her Jewish heritage and her role as a potential Nazi agent, she engages in morally ambiguous dealings, including manipulation of Heinrich Himmler. As she faces suspicion from various factions, the narrative explores themes of loyalty, survival, and the complexities of identity during the final months of World War II, revealing a nuanced portrait of a woman caught in a web of conflicting allegiances.
