Lyric theater in ancien régime France was an eminently political art, tied to the demands of court spectacle. This was true not only of tragic opera ( tragédie lyrique) but also its comic counterpart, opéra comique, a form tracing its roots to the seasonal trade fairs of Paris. While historians have long privileged the genre's popular origins, opéra comique was brought under the protection of the French crown in 1762, thus consolidating a new venue where...

Of this generation's new heroes and heroines, Julia Butterfly Hill has established herself as a unique voice: representing the highest spiritual principles, she has attracted the attention of the world with her living example of how one person can truly alter the course of global events. Spiritual Activation shares Julia's hope-giving message for a more sacred world, a place where we consciously consider the impact of our choices and act from a center of power, responsibility, and love.

Longlisted in the 2019 Indie Book Awards for Debut Fiction'A tale of dark family secrets, yet also a tale imbued with awe and wonder at life's mysteries. Prendergast vests her traumatised characters with dignity, and writes them with deep affection and understanding. Poetic, yet earthed, driven by a raw intensity, this impressive debut novel burns with love.' - Arnold Zable'A lyrical portrait of love among the ruins.' - Amanda Lohre...

A haunting novel of post-Soviet Slovakia, centering on an enigmatic one-sided conversation.“So, as you see, I am familiar with the case. However, we can’t discuss it unless you learn more about some other court cases, so that you can compare your father’s trial with other, more baffling cases, and see it in the context of the madness that reigned at the time.”Ján Johanides’ riveting Slovak novel immediately thrusts you into the midst of a bewilderi...

This book explores the core themes of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) highlighting the digital transformation that has been occurring in society and business.Representing an interface between technologies in the physical, digital and biological disciplines the book explores emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics, the Internet of Things, autonomous vehicles, 3-D printing, nanotechnology, biotechnology, materials science, energy storage, and quantum co...

I signed the settlement and disappeared.No more Callum Reeves.No more billionaire husband.No more letting a man make decisions that belonged to me.Then I found out I was pregnant.Twenty months later, I have a daughter he has never met, a property firm I built from nothing, and a life in Manchester that is finally mine.Until Callum walks back into it.Not with an apology.With a rival bid for the same deal that could change every...