Readers will not be able to put down The Vatican Conspiracy, the latest thrilling adventure by Jonathan Cross. ----In this mystical suspense novel, the first American/Jewish Pope conspires with the head of the Italian Mafia, a U.S. Senator, a young Jesuit priest, and a covert military operative to stop drug cartels from selling drugs to children. Will he be successful?----The action twists and turns continually as this mystical thriller rushes to its stunning conclusion. Vatican Conspiracy...

Love it or loathe it, few would disagree that the music of Harrison Birtwistle stands amongst the most assured, original and challenging music ever to have been produced by a British composer. While for some the uncompromisingly modernist surface of his music can be an obstacle to closer acquaintance, for others, it is Birtwistle's articulation of deep aspects of the human psyche that continues to excite and fascinate. In this book, Jonathan Cross - a leading commentator on contemporary mu...

In "Five Years in the Alleghanies," Jonathan Cross presents a poignant and vivid exploration of life in the Appalachian region, combining rich narrative prose with an ethnographic style that immerses readers in the local culture and landscape. Set against a backdrop of rugged terrains and tight-knit communities, Cross delves into the intricate relationships among the inhabitants, their struggles, and their profound connections to the land. His meticulous attention to detail and lyrical des...

“Amerikan ulusu dehşet ve ardından da panik duygusuyla uyandı. Bütün gazetelerde, televizyonlarda ve radyolarda Washington Anıtı'nın nasıl yok edildiği anlatıyordu. Dünyanın her köşesindeki büyük kanalların haber muhabirleri ve kameralar, bu muazzam yıkımı göstermekteydi. Geniş bomba çukuru ve garip bir biçimde bükülerek kısmen iskelete dönmüş basamaklar televizyon kanallarında durmadan yayınlanmaktaydı. Kararmış molozlar büyük parçalar halinde Kongre Binası'nın arazisine dağılmıştı. Bir z...

In "Five Years in the Alleghanies," Jonathan Cross offers an evocative account of his formative experiences in the rugged landscapes of the Allegheny Mountains. Drawing upon a rich tapestry of personal anecdotes, thoughtful observations, and vivid descriptions, Cross immerses readers in the heart of a region marked by its natural beauty and social complexities. His narrative blends elements of memoir and travelogue, reflecting a profound engagement with both the environment and the local c...

The narrative begins with Cross’s arrival in the Alleghanies, detailing his initial impressions of the region's stunning scenery and the challenges posed by its wilderness. He describes the local flora and fauna, as well as the geographical features that define the landscape, painting a vivid picture of the natural environment. Cross’s keen observations also extend to the climate and weather patterns, which play a significant role in shaping life in the mountains.As the story progresses, C...

Igor Stravinsky (1882–1971) was perhaps the twentieth century’s most feted composer, a leading light of modernism and a restlessly creative artist. This book traces the story of Stravinsky’s life and work, setting him in the context of the turbulent times in which he lived. Born in Russia, Stravinsky spent most of his life in exile – and while he swiftly became a cosmopolitan figure, the discomfort of estrangement nonetheless left its mark both on the man and on his work, in the form of an...

The Lost Children of the Alleghenies is a folk story from the Appalachia region of the United States. Joseph and George Cox are known through the Allegheny Mountains as The Lost Children of the Alleghenies. George and Joseph Cox, then aged seven and five respectively disappeared from their home in Pavia on 24 April 1856. Their dead bodies were found several days later in the surrounding woods and they were buried in the Mount Union Cemetery. There is a small memorial to them in the Spruce ...

Hailed at its premiere at the London Coliseum in 1986 as the most important musical and theatrical event of the decade, The Mask of Orpheus is undoubtedly a key work in Harrison Birtwistle's output. His subsequent stage and concert pieces demand to be evaluated in its light. Increasingly, it is also viewed as a key work in the development of opera since the Second World War, a work that pushed at the boundaries of what was possible in lyrical theatre. In its imaginative fusion of music, so...

When Jamieson Stone, the worlds most famous television news anchor, apparently commits suicide on live international television, Stone's widow hires detective Michael Brand to find out the truth. Brand discovers that Stone was murdered, but the “how and why” behind the crime is a mystery. While doing his best to protect Mrs. Stone, Brand uncovers information that points to Jamiesons involvement in arming the international space station. ----As three rogue generals from Russia, China, and t...

Why the crisis of Christianity has become a crisis for democracyWhat happens to American democracy if Christianity is no longer able, or no longer willing, to perform the functions on which our constitutional order depends? In this provocative book, the award-winning journalist Jonathan Rauch—a lifelong atheist—reckons candidly with both the shortcomings of secularism and the corrosion of Christianity.Thin Christianity, as Rauch calls the mainline church, h...

Great journalism relies on a narrative arc to engage and inform the reader. Stories Can Save Us looks at how the best reporters and writers craft narrative literary journalism. Journalist Matt Tullis uses the material he gathered in the more than seventy-five interviews he conducted with the best narrative and literary journalists in the country through his podcast, Gangrey: The Podcast, to show how these professionals conceive and writesuch compelling stories.Thr...