Conversations with Igor Stravinsky is the first of the celebrated series of conversation books in which Stravinsky, prompted by Robert Craft, reviewed his long and remarkable life. The composer brings the Imperial Russia of his childhood vividly into focus, at the same time scanning what were at the time the brave new horizons of Boulez and Stockhausen with extraordinary acuity.Stravinsky answers searching questions about his musical development and recalls his ass...

Life is to be an adventure, along with the ability to explore many paths, so the expression "to live in the moment" should be exercised more often. But for those days when life gets in the way-the ever-present job, family responsibilities, chores, etc.-try dreaming of something you would like to do or simply revisit your childhood again. Or just sit down and listen to children tell their dreams. As adults, it is hard to remember that once upon a time, we were children with heads full of dr...

Robert Craft met Stravinsky by invitation in 1948, after nearly four years of letter correspondence with the composer. It was this close association that steered Craft into a stimulating world of leading composers, writers and artists. At virtually the same time that he became a member of the Stravinsky household, Craft, aged twenty-four, discovered the path of wonder created by Arnold Schoenberg. In 1950 the young conductor sought instruction from Schoenberg in the performance of his music, ...

Robert Craft was co-conductor, companion and confidant to Igor Stravinsky for the last two decades of the composers life, an intimate working relationship that is unique in musical history. Now, in his ninetieth year, Craft has produced a book of astonishing freshness, warmth and wit as he surveys through the lens of his own distinctive position Stravinskys relationships with others from family members to fellow composers to some of the greatest writers, philosophers, politicians and artists...

This is a fascinating narrative from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle about his investigation into the paranormal. It is ironic that the creator of Sherlock Holmes would be a life-long believer in spiritualism given his skepticism. Nevertheless, Doyle is an insightful guide on what spiritualism was like at the beginning of the 20th century.

StorySelling: Crafting Compelling Brand Narratives That Drive Sales is an essential guide for anyone looking to leverage the power of storytelling to boost brand engagement and increase sales. Written by J. Emanuel, this audiobook reveals how well-crafted narratives can turn your brand into a story customers want to be a part of.The book begins by explaining why stories matter in sales, emphasizing the emotional and psychological impact of storytelling on consumer behavior...

An in-depth look at this sophisticated armored vehicle with photos, technical details, and modeling information.During the 1980s and early 1990s the Challenger 1 main battle tank played a central role in Britain's armored forces and achieved remarkable success in combat, destroying around 300 Iraqi tanks in the Gulf War. With its advanced Chobham armor and hydropneumatic suspension system, it was one of the most sophisticated and effective armored vehicles of the t...

Despite using them every day, most software engineers know little about how programming languages are designed and implemented. For many, their only experience with that corner of computer science was a terrifying "compilers" class that they suffered through in undergrad and tried to blot from their memory as soon as they had scribbled their last NFA to DFA conversion on the final exam.That fearsome reputation belies a field that is rich with useful techniques and not so difficult ...

This detailed study of Japan's fearsome WWII fighter covers its legendary combat career along with color images and technical information.The quality of Japan's Mitsubishi A6M Zero shocked Allies Forces at the outbreak of the Pacific War. Armed with two 20mm cannon and two 7.7mm machine-guns, it was highly maneuverable and structurally very strong, despite being lightweight. When it first took flight in 1939, it was far superior to any other fighter in the skies.

The Grand Master details his development as a writer and shares thirteen favorite sci-fi stories from his youth and what they taught him about writing.Every writer must start somewhere. Robert Silverberg was once simply a young man learning the art and craft of writing before he found success. But how did he get from there to winning four Hugo Awards, three Locus Awards, and six Nebula Awards, as well as being named a Grand Master of science fiction?In ...

An illustrated history of the renowned fighter aircraft, ideal for modelers and aviation enthusiasts: "Highly recommended." — AMPS IndianapolisThe North American P-51 Mustang was one of the most successful and effective fighter aircraft of all time. It was initially produced in response to a 1940 RAF requirement for a fast, heavily armed fighter able to operate effectively at altitudes in excess of 20,000 feet. North American built the prototype in 117 days...

Great narratives are built piece by piece, through myriad small tasks and careful moves. In this landmark book, Robert Olmstead shows how distinguished writers past and present have built their fiction and nonfiction. Through this writer's-eye analysis of more than 150 of literature's most finely crafted passages, you'll learn to read like a writer. Then, more than 500 innovative exercises challenge you to experiment with - and expand upon - the techniques of the masters, so you can use th...