John Haines Libri

In 1947, two years after witnessing the death of a young Jewish woman in Poland, Charlie Berlin has rejoined the police force a different man. Sent to investigate a spate of robberies in rural Victoria, he soon discovers that World War II has changed even the most ordinary of places and people.When Berlin travels to Albury-Wodonga to track down the gang behind the robberies, he suspects he's a problem cop being set up to fail. Taking a room at the Diggers Rest Hotel in Wodonga, he sets about solving a case that no one else can - with the help of feisty, ambitious journalist Rebecca Green and rookie constable Rob Roberts, the only cop in town he can trust. Then the decapitated body of a young girl turns up in a back alley, and Berlin's investigations lead him ever further through layers of small-town fears, secrets and despair.The first Charlie Berlin mystery takes us into a world of secret alliances and loyalties - and a society dealing with the effects of a war that changed men forever.

John Haines is celebrated for his exceptional vision and poetic eloquence, distinguishing him as a notable writer. His work captivates readers through its unique perspective and lyrical style, showcasing his ability to convey profound themes and emotions.

Never Leaving Laramie takes readers from a small university town in Wyoming into the human and natural landscapes of remote and dangerous areas in the world. John Haines bicycles across Tibet and kayaks the length of West Africa's Niger River. He rides the Trans-Siberian train across the former Soviet Union and survives a traumatic train accident in the Czech Republic. For two decades, the author lived a restless life exploring pockets of the world in transition, always finding a route back to Laramie, the home that shaped him--a place he loved but needed to leave, and in the end never left.

When he was a homesteader in Alaska, poet John Haines moved away from language and institutions to an older and simpler existence. In solitude, listening to his own voice, the events of his life reached into the past and the future.'

The exploration of troubadour and trouvere music reveals its evolving interpretations throughout history. It delves into the cultural and social contexts that influenced these musical forms, highlighting how their meanings have shifted over time. Through detailed analysis, the book uncovers the intricate connections between music, poetry, and the historical events that shaped the lives of these medieval composers. This study offers insights into the artistry and legacy of troubadour and trouvere traditions.

In this wilderness classic, the quintessential Alaskan frontiersman relates his experiences from over twenty years as a hoemsteader. As New York Newsday has said of his work, If Alaska had not existed, Haines might well have invented it.''

An anthology of Alaskan writing features Native Alaskan legends and tales and the works of authors from Robert W. Service and Jack London to contemporary writers

The book explores the evolving understanding of troubadour and trouvere music throughout history. It delves into the cultural and musical significance of these medieval traditions, examining how their interpretations have shifted over time. Through detailed analysis, it highlights the impact of social and historical contexts on the perception of this music, offering insights into its lasting influence on contemporary art and culture.

The book delves into the intricate relationship between music and approximately five hundred feature-length films set in the Middle Ages, spanning from the late 1890s to the present. It examines the tension between authentic medieval music evidence and the cinematic music tradition, encompassing all musical sounds in films. Furthermore, it situates medieval film music within the larger historical framework of pre-cinematic medievalisms and the evolution of medievalist cinema, highlighting its American interpretation of European culture throughout the twentieth century.