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How to Book a Murder

Autor: Cynthia Kuhn

Número de Páginas: 289

A delightful cozy mystery series debut featuring a charming Colorado bookstore, “engaging characters, twisty plotting, and literary references sure to charm mystery fans” (Laura DiSilverio). Small-town bookseller and literary event planner Emma Starrs is out to close the book on a killer intent on crashing the party. To help save her family’s floundering Colorado bookstore, Starlit Bookshop, newly minted Ph.D. Emma Starrs agrees to plan a mystery-themed dinner party for her wealthy, well-connected high school classmate Tabitha Baxter. It’s a delightful evening of cocktails and conjecture until Tabitha’s husband, Tip—hosting the affair in the guise of Edgar Allan Poe’s detective C. Auguste Dupin—winds up murdered. In a heartbeat, Emma and her aunt Nora, a famous mystery writer, become suspects. Emma is sure the party’s over for Starlit events, until celebrated author Calliope Nightfall, whose gothic sensibilities are intrigued by the circumstances, implores the bookseller to create a Poe-themed launch event for her latest tome. Throwing a bash to die for while searching for additional clues is already enough to drive Emma stark raven mad, but another shocking...

Safe in His Arms

Autor: Anna J. Stewart

Número de Páginas: 244

She’s pushed everyone away... ...but is he her forever? Ex-soldier Kendall craves solitude after a heartbreaking accident, and she finds it in the small town of Butterfly Harbor. That’s until handsome writer Hunter MacBride moves into town with his orphaned niece, Phoebe. Their arrival triggers painful memories for Kendall of the family and life she lost—but Hunter also shows her the promise of a life she could still have, if she’s prepared to take the risk...

History Lessons

Autor: Zoe B. Wallbrook

Número de Páginas: 385

A college history professor must solve her superstar colleague's murder before she becomes the next target in this funny, romantic debut mystery, perfect for readers of Janet Evanovich, Kellye Garrett, and Ali Hazelwood. As a newly minted junior professor, Daphne Ouverture spends her days giving lectures on French colonialism, working on her next academic book, and going on atrocious dates. Her small world suits her just fine. Until Sam Taylor dies. The rising star of Harrison University’s anthropology department was never one of Daphne’s favorites, despite his popularity. But that doesn’t prevent Sam’s killer from believing Daphne has something that belonged to Sam—something the killer will stop at nothing to get. Between grading papers and navigating her disastrous love life, Daphne embarks on her own investigation to find out what connects her to Sam’s murder. With the help of an alluring former-detective-turned-bookseller, she unravels a deadly cover-up on campus. This well-crafted, voice-driven mystery introduces an unforgettable crime fiction heroine.

Harlequin Heartwarming September 2019 Box Set

Autor: Barbara White Daille , Anna J. Stewart , Syndi Powell , Claire Mcewen

Número de Páginas: 942

Harlequin® Heartwarming celebrates wholesome, heartfelt relationships imbued with the traditional values so important to you: home, family, community and love. Experience all that and more with four new novels in one collection! This Harlequin Heartwarming box set includes: AFTER THE RODEO Heroes of Shelter Creek by Claire McEwen Former bull rider Jace Hendricks needs biologist Vivian Reed off his ranch, fast—or he risks losing custody of his nieces and nephew. So why is Vivian’s optimism winning over the kids…and Jace? THE RANCHER’S FAMILY The Hitching Post Hotel by Barbara White Daille Wes Daniels is fine on his own. He has his ranch and his children—he doesn’t need anything else. But the local matchmaker has other plans! Now Wes is suspicious about why Cara Leonetti keeps calling on him… SAFE IN HIS ARMS Butterfly Harbor Stories by Anna J. Stewart Army vet Kendall Davidson has found the peace she’s been searching for until loud newcomers Hunter MacBride and his niece arrive with love and laughter to share, making her question what kind of life she’s truly looking for. THEIR FOREVER HOME by Syndi Powell Can a popular home reno contest allow Cassie Lowman and...

In the Event of Murder

Autor: Cynthia Kuhn

Número de Páginas: 259

It’s the star-studded event of the season in Silvercrest, Colorado—but some of the guests might not make it to the last dance alive in the second charming installment of the Starlit Bookshop mysteries from Agatha Award-winning author Cynthia Kuhn. Nestled on the banks of a breathtaking Rocky Mountain river and dotted with delightful boutiques and galleries, Silvercrest, Colorado, is a book lover’s paradise. Bookseller and literary event planner Emma Starrs is looking forward to attending the annual Silvercrest Library Gala, a glamorous evening with celebrities including the legendary Whitney Willton, currently on the hit crime show Chasers, and her niece, party-planner-to-the-stars Lyra Willton. Gala Week is full of exciting activities honoring both page and screen, and library board president Tabitha Baxter is basking in the glow of her successful launch—until Lyra is found dead. With the gala only days away, the board asks Emma for help, despite Tabitha—her longstanding nemesis—bristling over the choice. Emma agrees, even though she is already in charge of a classic mystery panel at her family’s bookstore, Starlit Books, which turns out to have its own challenges....

The Spirit Collection of Thorne Hall

Autor: J. Ann Thomas

Número de Páginas: 310

A young woman forced to live with ghosts in a mansion frozen in time must decide between forbidden love and the price of freedom in this gothic fantasy where Jane Eyre meets The Haunting of Bly Manor, perfect for fans of Starling House. At Thorne Hall, a grand estate nestled in the Berkshires, fifteen restless spirits roam, bound within the mansion’s walls since the Gilded Age. Elegy Thorne bears the weight of her family’s curse to preserve the mansion as it was in the 1890s, using ancient folk songs to keep the spirits secret and silent in order to avoid deadly consequences. When a mischievous child spirit wreaks havoc on the manor, the Thorne family calls upon their trusted preservationist to restore the mansion. He brings along his son, Atticus – a vibrant man full of life and ideas of modernization – and Elegy is captivated by him, igniting a longing for freedom she’s never dared to embrace. Torn between her desire to follow her heart and her duty to her family and its legacy, Elegy begins searching for a way to release the spirit collection back to the afterlife and set both herself and the ghosts free. With century-old secrets, peculiar magic, and spirits both...

The Lost Soul

Autor: Sg Turner , Suzy Turner

Número de Páginas: 292

December Moon desperately wants to find out who the voice in her head belongs to, but when it becomes clear he is in extreme danger from the Nephilim, she and Lilly must do everything they can to help. When December Moon starts hearing strange voices in her head, it becomes clear that someone is in danger. But who–and where–is he? Best friends December and Lilly have got their work cut out for them. Not only are they desperately trying to figure out the identity of the Lost Soul, and find him before he ends up dead, they've also got to investigate why Powell River's newest red-hot resident has got all of their men falling at her feet. But when they learn that the Nephilim might be involved, it becomes clear that they're all in extreme danger. Will they find the man before it’s too late? Can Lilly, December and their powerful friends and families stop the biggest threat the world has ever seen? Or will the Nephilim break free and bring death and destruction to them all? The Lost Soul is the third epic, paranormal adventure story in The Raven Witch Saga. If you like high action, paranormal romance and cold-blooded villains, then you’ll love S G Turner’s The Lost Soul....

Bride on the Run

Autor: Anna J. Stewart

Número de Páginas: 246

Finding true love… In the unlikeliest places! Sienna Fairchild never imagined she’d be a runaway bride. Or that she’d stow away on a worn-down boat belonging to handsome tour operator Monty Bettencourt. Monty’s used to navigating rough seas, but Sienna might overturn his whole life, and avoiding drama is tough in such close quarters! If Sienna’s sure she doesn’t know what she wants, then why does running away feel so much like coming home? USA TODAY Bestselling Author From Harlequin Heartwarming: Wholesome stories of love, compassion and belonging. Butterfly Harbor Stories Book 1: The Bad Boy of Butterfly Harbor Book 2: Recipe for Redemption Book 3: A Dad for Charlie Book 4: Always the Hero Book 5: Holiday Kisses Book 6: Safe in His Arms Book 7: The Firefighter’s Thanksgiving Wish Book 8: A Match Made Perfect Book 9: Bride on the Run

Harlequin Heartwarming January 2021 Box Set

Autor: Anna J. Stewart , Janice Carter , Elizabeth Mowers , Rula Sinara

Número de Páginas: 954

Harlequin® Heartwarming celebrates wholesome, heartfelt relationships that focus on home, family, community and love. Experience all that and more with four new novels in one collection! This Harlequin Heartwarming box set includes: BRIDE ON THE RUN (A Butterfly Harbor Stories novel) by USA TODAY bestselling author Anna J. Stewart Monty Bettencourt’s life is pretty great. He has a new boat, an expanding business…and a fleeing stowaway bride? Meanwhile, Sienna Fairchild has gone from walking down the aisle to trying not to fall overboard, or for her inadvertent rescuer! THE CHRISTMAS PROMISE by Janice Carter Ella Jacobs never forgot that her teenage crush, Ben Winters, abandoned her when she needed him most. Years later, can she reveal the truth behind what really happened that night, even if it means risking their love? HER HOMETOWN DETECTIVE by Elizabeth Mowers When Faith Fitzpatrick moves back home to open up a motorcycle repair shop, she’s suspected of vandalizing nearby storefronts. Detective John “Tully” McTully is on the case, but has he met his match in the hard-edged newcomer? SECOND CHANCE CHRISTMAS (A Turtleback Beach Novel) by Rula Sinara His brother’s...

Calliope

Autor: Tabitha King , Michael Mcdowell

Número de Páginas: 0

Meurtre en musique

Autor: Kerry Greenwood

Número de Páginas: 391

Un chef d’orchestre est retrouvé assassiné d’une manière pour le moins inhabituelle, une partition enfoncée dans la gorge. Pour résoudre ce meurtre, l’inspecteur Jack Robinson a absolument besoin des lumières de la charmante, précieuse et très futée Miss Fisher. Mais le mystère s’épaissit lorsqu’un étrange mathématicien entre dans la partie. Hautain mais très séduisant, ce scientifique est réputé pour réussir à casser les codes secrets les plus complexes. Et tout le monde semble tomber sous son charme. Aidée de sa fidèle Dot et de monsieur Butler son majordome aux idées larges, Miss Fisher va devoir faire appel à ses capacités d’analyse et à ses contacts d’ancienne espionne pour réussir à déméler cette ténébreuse affaire... Une enquête de Miss Fisher au cœur des Années folles.

Calliope

Autor: Tabitha King , Michael Mcdowell

Número de Páginas: 500

Calliope a sept ans, elle adore son papa, self-made man audacieux à la tête d'un empire automobile en Alabama. Quand il est affreusement torturé et assassiné à la Nouvelle-Orléans par deux démentes obèses et à moitié demeurées, Calliope et sa mère doivent s'enfuir pour échapper à un complot monstrueux. Au fin fond de la Floride, dans une pension de famille hors du temps, perdue au bout d'une lagune sauvage, elles vont trouver refuge. Quel est cet endroit ? Qui sont vraiment leur hôtesse, ses pensionnaires et les visiteurs étranges qui se succèdent à Pensacola Beach ? A qui sont ces voix que seule Calliope peut entendre, à la flamme des bougies, au coeur de la nuit ?

Murder and Mendelssohn

Autor: Kerry Greenwood

Número de Páginas: 317

To the accompaniment of heavenly choirs singing, the fearless Miss Phryne Fisher returns in her 20th adventure with musical score in hand. An orchestral conductor has been found dead and Detective Inspector Jack Robinson needs the delightfully incisive and sophisticated Miss Fisher's assistance to enter a world in which he is truly lost. Hugh Tregennis, not much liked by anyone, has been murdered in a most flamboyant mode by a killer with a point to prove. But how many killers is Phryne really stalking? At the same time, the dark curls, disdainful air and the lavender eyes of mathematician and code-breaker Rupert Sheffield are taking Melbourne by storm. They've certainly taken the heart of Phryne's old friend from the trenches of WWI, John Wilson. Phryne recognizes Sheffield as a man who attracts danger and is determined to protect John from harm. Even with the faithful Dot, Mr. and Mrs. Butler, and all in her household ready to pull their weight, Phryne's task is complex. While Mendelssohn's Elijah, memories of the Great War, and the science of deduction ring in her head, Phryne's past must also play its part as MI6 become involved in the tangled web of murders. Praise for Kerry...

Spectacle

Autor: Rachel Vincent

Número de Páginas: 259

There is no crueler cage than the confines of the human mind in this riveting sequel to Menagerie from the New York Times–bestselling author. When their coup of Metzger's Menagerie is discovered, Delilah Marlow and her fellow cryptids find their newly won freedom brutally stripped away as they are sold into The Savage Spectacle, a private collection of "exotic wildlife." Specializing in ruthless cryptid cage matches, safari-style creature hunts and living party favors, the Spectacle's owner, Willem Vandekamp, caters to the forbidden fetishes of the wealthy and powerful. At the Spectacle, any wish can be granted—for the right price. But Vandekamp's closely guarded client list isn't the only secret being kept at the Spectacle. Beneath the beauty and brutality of life in the collection lie much darker truths, and no one is more determined than Delilah to strip the masks from the human monsters and drag all dark things into the light. "Oh what a disturbingly dark, and haunting world Rachel Vincent has crafted! Spectacle is definitely not for the fainthearted. However, it is the characters who are the heart and soul of Spectacle. The world they live in is harsh and brutal but it is ...

The Raven Witch Saga Box Set

Autor: Sg Turner , Suzy Turner

Número de Páginas: 804

RAVEN WITCH SAGA BOX SET RAVEN “I want to start by saying how epic this book was! I'm a teenager (I'm using my mum’s account) and I felt this is (almost, it's definitely in the top 3) the best book I've read" "Refreshingly different from the usual YA novels" "There are so many feelings you want to get back to. With books I want that Twilight feeling back, that Harry Potter feeling-and RAVEN gives it! I'm so happy I get to look forward to a series that I love again" "I was gripped from start to finish. This book is a must for any Twilight fans out there. Raven has everything you expect from a fantasy novel and more" "...the perfect book for the young (younger) adult reader who enjoys the supernatural. It's easy to read, no sex or horrible violence, so it's very suitable for even younger readers" Shape shifters, witches, vampires, werewolves, werecats, ghosts…. these are just some of the creatures you’ll find hiding in plain sight in a small Canadian town in British Columbia. A town that is about to welcome a girl from England. A girl whose parents have mysteriously vanished. A girl whose life is about to change beyond all imagination… After the inexplicable disappearance...

Candles Burning

Autor: Tabitha King , Michael Mcdowell, Ph.d

Número de Páginas: 430

“A mix of magic realism and Southern gothic, this stunning collaboration between King and McDowell…moves at a hypnotic pace, like an Alabama water moccasin slipping through black water.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review) Calliope “Calley” Dakin is no normal little girl. She hears things that maybe a little girl shouldn’t hear—and knows things a little girl should never know. Just seven when her beloved father is tortured, murdered, and dismembered by two women with no discernable motivation, Calley and her mother find themselves caught up in inexplicable events that exile them to Pensacola Beach. There—in a house that’s a dead ringer for Calley’s late great-grandmother’s house—another woman awaits their presence. A woman who understands what Calley is, but can’t begin to imagine just how strong her bond is with her father—even after death... Known for his chilling Blackwater series, author Michael McDowell left behind the unfinished manuscript for Candles Burning on his death in 1999. In the spirit of the ghost stories that Michael loved, Tabitha King has taken up where he left off.

Letting the Mind Wander

Autor: Jamieson Wolf

Número de Páginas: 90

Icons of Horror and the Supernatural

Autor: S. T. Joshi

Número de Páginas: 819

Horror and the supernatural have fascinated people for centuries, and many of the most central figures appear over and over again. These figures have gained iconic status and continue to hold sway over popular culture and the modern imagination. This book offers extended entries on 24 of the most enduring and significant figures of horror and the supernatural, including The Sea Creature, The Witch, The Alien, The Vampire, The Werewolf, The Sorcerer, The Ghost, The Siren, The Mummy, The Devil, and The Zombie. Each entry is written by a leading authority on the subject and discusses the topic's essential features and lasting influence, from the classical epics of Homer to the novels of Stephen King. Entries cite sources for further reading, and the Encyclopedia closes with a selected, general bibliography. Entries include illustrations, sidebars of interesting information, and excerpts from key texts. Horror and the supernatural have fascinated people for centuries, with many of the most central figures appearing over and over again across time and cultures. These figures have starred in the world's most widely read literary works, most popular films, and most captivating television ...

Flight #2

Autor: Jason Lethcoe

Número de Páginas: 116

For the first time in his life, Edward Macleod has a purpose. He’s sprouted wings and finally found confirmation that he is indeed one of the magical Guardians of the Afterlife. Now Edward must rescue his mother and all his new friends from the Jackal. But time is quickly running out and he needs to master his Guardian powers first. Without them, he doesn’t stand a chance in the ultimate battle— and the souls of those closest to him will be lost forever.

Warriors & Wizards

Autor: Keith B. Darrell

Número de Páginas: 339

"In The Age of Magic, Anything is Possible." Taking place 15 years after the conclusion of the Halos & Horns story arc, The Age of Magic marks Lucifer's return to the series but much of the story follows the next generation: the children of Samantha (witch) and Lucifer (demon) Cypher; Pandora (vampire) and Cody (werewolf) Fenris; and Kita (kitsune) and Reggie (mortal) Forster. Alaric Cypher spends his summer before starting college in Japan with the family of the kitsune Kita, where he finds love and danger. Lucifer travels back to the ancient land of Thenesia to aid the barbarian King Caliban and the wizard Balthazar in their fight against the Dark Gods. Bartholomew follows twins Quinn and Ursula Fenris through a dimensional portal to the Otherworld, where the Morrigan is preparing for final battle with Hecate, the goddess of all witches. A traitor is discovered at Nosferatu, Inc., and Asabi returns to Siofra after Alterverse... but in a dramatically different form.

The Frontman

Autor: Lawrence Parlier

Número de Páginas: 259

Kerry Vance is a legend, a leather-lunged, Grammy-nominated, heavy metal madman. When he dies under mysterious circumstances at the start of his latest European tour, his fans are crushed. To the outside world it looks like just another rock-n-roll tragedy, another talented musician done in by excess. But there is much more at play than his family and friends realize. As they try to come to terms with their loss, a mysterious woman from Kerry’s past comes to them and tells them that his death was no accident. And if things are to be set right, they’ll have to be willing to put everything on the line.

(The) Horse-Breeder's Guide and Hand Book

Autor: Sanders Dewees Bruce

Número de Páginas: 222

Reprint of the original, first published in 1883. The Antigonos publishing house specialises in the publication of reprints of historical books. We make sure that these works are made available to the public in good condition in order to preserve their cultural heritage.

The Horse-breeder's Guide and Hand Book

Autor: Sanders Dewees Bruce

Número de Páginas: 230

Lune froide sur Babylon

Autor: Michael Mcdowell

Número de Páginas: 314

À l’aube des années 1980, Babylon est une ville de Floride comme les autres, avec sa chaleur humide et ses pom-pom girls, ses rumeurs et ses superstitions, ses serpents venimeux et ses décès soudains. Mais Babylon abrite aussi une rivière ancienne et sinueuse, l’un des affluents de la Perdido: le Styx. Un cours d’eau au passé trouble qui a déjà marqué la famille Larkin d’un sceau funeste. Alors quand la jeune Margaret Larkin se volatilise, c’est comme si la rivière se mettait à couler à l’envers, et que l’âme des morts souhaitait dévorer l’esprit des vivants. Et tandis que remonte à la surface ce qui n’aurait jamais dû se noyer, une étrange lune se lève au-dessus de la ville, immense et froide, dont la lumière blafarde envahit tout et aveugle victime comme meurtrier, les déchus de Babylon. Au-delà de la douleur et du chagrin, de la culpabilité et de la folie, Michael McDowell (1950-1999), créateur des mythiques Beetlejuice et Blackwater, nous offre avec Lune froide sur Babylon un roman gothique et bestial, une danse macabre à mi-chemin entre le true crime et le cinéma d’horreur où le mal que se font les vivants n’est rien à côté...

Blackwater 1 - La crue

Autor: Michael Mcdowell

Número de Páginas: 171

Pâques 1919, alors que les flots menaçant Perdido submergent cette petite ville du nord de l'Alabama, un clan de riches propriétaires terriens, les Caskey, doivent faire face aux avaries de leurs scieries, à la perte de leur bois et aux incalculables dégâts provoqués par l'implacable crue de la rivière Blackwater. Menés par Mary-Love, la puissante matriarche aux mille tours, et par Oscar, son fils dévoué, les Caskey s'apprêtent à se relever... mais c'est sans compter l'arrivée, aussi soudaine que mystérieuse, d'une séduisante étrangère, Elinor Dammert, jeune femme au passé trouble, dont le seul dessein semble être de vouloir conquérir sa place parmi les Caskey. Au-delà des manipulations et des rebondissements, de l'amour et de la haine, Michael McDowell (1950-1999), ¬co-créateur des mythiques Beetlejuice et L'Étrange Noël de Monsieur Jack, et auteur d'une trentaine de livres, réussit avec Blackwater à bâtir une saga en six romans aussi ¬addictive qu'une série Netflix, baignée d'une atmosphère unique et fascinante digne de Stephen King. Découvrez le premier épisode de Blackwater, une saga matriarcale avec une touche de surnaturel et un soupçon...

Clawthorne

Autor: Holly Jo Flora

Número de Páginas: 91

Archie the barn owl has been summoned by the Birds of Prey Council. Their leader, Clawthorne, is a hawk no one dares to cross. The council’s verdict forces Archie to go on an adventure and find help in an unexpected place. Will Archie be able to save the animals on his beloved farm, or will Clawthorne’s terrible plan succeed? Clawthorne is a spin-off of the Jack the Bad Crow series. It is a standalone and can be enjoyed without reading the other books in the series first.

Inspired Baby Names from Around the World

Autor: Neala Shane

Número de Páginas: 714

Thousands of Names and the Blessings They Can Impart This unique guide includes 6,000-plus names from all corners of the globe, and each entry illuminates the name’s distinctive spiritual, historical, and cultural background — its poetry. Names, from the traditional to the newly coined, are fully explained. Pronunciation guide, origin, alternate spellings, and meaning are enhanced by the affirmation carefully chosen for each name. Lists of names by meaning, names by ethnicity, and most popular names by decade provide easy reference. Whether your aim is to honor ancestors, capture a child’s essence, or convey parental hopes, Inspired Baby Names from Around the World will help you greet and bless your new baby with heartfelt meaning.

Holiday Kisses

Autor: Anna J. Stewart

Número de Páginas: 244

Opposites attract when a city dweller comes to a small town and falls in love with a local woman in this sweet romance from a USA Today–bestselling author. His family’s honor is at stake . . . And she holds the key Calliope Jones, Butterfly Harbor’s free-spirited organic farmer, is the most vocal objector to Xander Costas and his design for the butterfly sanctuary that he hopes will save his family’s architectural firm. Strangely, it’s Calliope who shows him what the town, and he, really need. Calliope makes Xander listen with his heart. And soon his heart may be telling him to stay with this extraordinary woman!

The Melleray Alphabet

Autor: Monica Byrne

Número de Páginas: 71

An Illuminated Alphabet. Monica Byrne’s artfully crafted alphabet gives a whimsical nod to the illuminated manuscripts of ages past. This gorgeous book will take children on an art-filled journey from A to Z. With surprising entries in three languages, children will learn to see their letters—and the world around them—in a brand new light.

75,000+ Baby Names for the 21st Century

Autor: Lori Cooper

Número de Páginas: 642

The largest collection of baby names in the world! Modern, traditional and global names give new parents a culturally diverse and imaginative range of baby names.

A Riddle of Luck

Autor: Mary E. Stone

Número de Páginas: 332

Dictionary of Subjects and Symbols in Art

Autor: James Hall

Número de Páginas: 797

The understanding and enjoyment of a work of art depends as much on the story it depicts as on the artist's execution of it. But what were once biblical or classical commonplaces are not so readily recognizable today. This book relates in a succinct and readable way the themes, sacred and secular, on which the repertoire of Western art is based. Combined here in a single volume are religious, classical, and historical themes, figures of moral allegory, and characters from romantic poetry that appeared throughout paintings and sculpture in Western art before and after the Renaissance. More than just a dictionary, this text places these subjects in their narrative, historical, or mythological context and uses extensive cross-referencing to enhance and clarify the meanings of these themes for the reader. The definitive work by which others are compared, this volume has become an indispensable handbook for students and general appreciators alike. This wholly redesigned second edition includes a new insert of images chosen by the author, as well as a new preface and index to highlight the ideas, beliefs, and social and religious customs that form the background of much of this subject...

The Complete Book of 1900s Broadway Musicals

Autor: Dan Dietz

Número de Páginas: 663

Broadway musicals of the 1900s saw the emergence of George M. Cohan and his quintessentially American musical comedies which featured contemporary American stories, ragtime-flavored songs, and a tongue-in-cheek approach to musical comedy conventions. But when the Austrian import The Merry Widow opened in 1907, waltz-driven operettas became all the rage. In The Complete Book of 1900s Broadway Musicals, Dan Dietz surveys every single book musical that opened during the decade. Each musical has its own entry which features the following: Plot summaryCast membersCreative teamSong listsOpening and closing datesNumber of performancesCritical commentaryFilm adaptations, recordings, and published scripts, when applicable Numerous appendixes include a chronology of book musicals by season; chronology of revues; chronology of revivals of Gilbert and Sullivan operettas; a selected discography; filmography; published scripts; Black musicals; long and short runs; and musicals based on comic strips. The most comprehensive reference work on Broadway musicals of the 1900s, this book is an invaluable and significant resource for all scholars, historians, and fans of Broadway musicals.

Public Health Reports

Número de Páginas: 1426

Tons O' Fun

Autor: Jay Tobias

Número de Páginas: 128

The One-in-a-Million Baby Name Book

Autor: Jennifer Moss , Babynames.com

Número de Páginas: 628

From one of the top parenting websites' a comprehensive naming guide featuring the unique Babynames.com popularity ratings. Forget those traditional lists of names and their meanings-in guiding readers step-by-step through the naming process, as well as the seven things to consider, this book will help parents decide upon a name perfectly suited to their child and family. The only baby name book to draw upon the opinions of 1.2 million parents, each listing features a popularity rating derived from website feedback as well as the top personality traits associated with the name. Readers can also browse lists of names organized in unique ways such as names for sports fans or fiction lovers, and names to be avoided.

Catalog of Copyright Entries

Autor: Library Of Congress. Copyright Office

Número de Páginas: 618

Catalog of Copyright Entries, Third Series

Número de Páginas: 602

New York Dramatic Chronicle

Número de Páginas: 578