When a Chinese monk broke into a hidden cave in 1900, he uncovered one of the world's great literary secrets: a time capsule from the ancient Silk Road. Inside, scrolls were piled from floor to ceiling, undisturbed for a thousand years. The gem within was the Diamond Sutra of AD 868. This key Buddhi[...]
(Vocal Collection). Special advisor to the edition: Evelyn Lear, renowned Strauss interpreter. A newly researched, edited and engraved edition of this major, standard art song literature. There are historical notes included for each song describing pertinent circumstances of composition and first pe[...]
(Vocal Collection). More great theatre songs for singers in a continuation of this highly successful and important series, once again compiled and edited by Richard Walters. As is the case with the first volume, these collections are as valuable to the classical singer as they are to the popular and[...]
(Vocal Collection). This is the largest collection of Brahms songs commercially available. Historical notes on all songs address compositional context in the composer's career, remarks about the poets and early performance history. A new translation appears on the first page of each song. New musica[...]
In the mid-nineteenth century, Baltimore businessman William Thompson Walters began to patronize the artists of Maryland. Today, the museum that bears his name-Baltimore's Walters Art Gallery-excels in fields as diverse as Egyptian bronzes, Byzantine silver, illuminated manuscripts, medieval carved [...]
Chickenfeed
As part of World Book Day 2006, Minette Walters took part in the Quick Reads initiative, designed to encourage developing readers and adult learners as they explore the exciting world of books. Chickenfeed, Walter's contribution, is a crackling tale based on the true story of [...]
From the trolley scene in Meet Me in St. Louis (1944) to Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers's last dance on the silver screen (The Barkleys of Broadway, 1949) to Judy Garland's timeless, tuxedo-clad performance of "Get Happy" (Summer Stock, 1950), Charles Walters staged the iconic musical sequences of H[...]
From the trolley scene in Meet Me in St. Louis (1944) to Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers's last dance on the silver screen ( The Barkleys of Broadway, 1949) to Judy Garland's timeless, tuxedo-clad performance of "Get Happy" ( Summer Stock, 1950), Charles Walters staged the iconic musical sequences o[...]
From Glee to gay marriage, from lesbian senators to out gay Marines, we have undoubtedly experienced a seismic shift in attitudes about gays in American politics and culture. Our reigning national story is that a new era of rainbow acceptance is at hand. But dig a bit deeper, and this seemingly brav[...]
"Advanced Satellite Communications".
In recent years, history has been increasingly popularized through television docudramas, history museums, paperback historical novels, grassroots community history projects, and other public representations of historical knowledge. This collection of lively and accessible essays is the first examin[...]
(Vocal Collection). All duets here are Male/Female combinations. Contents: Bess, You Is My Woman (Porgy and Bess) * I Have Dreamed (The King and I) * I Loves You Porgy (Porgy and Bess) * It Never Was You (Knickerbocker Holiday) * Make Believe (Show Boat) * A Man and a Woman (110 in the Shade) * My H[...]
(Vocal Collection). 39 songs, including: Camelot * September Song * The Impossible Dream * Ol' Man River * Some Enchanted Evening * and more.[...]
(Vocal Collection). 42 songs, including: King Herod's Song * Lonely House * Not While I'm Around * On the Street Where You Live * Stranger in Paradise * Younger Than Springtime * and many more.[...]
Dorothy Walters' compilation of 105 new poems is a rare documentation of a nineteen year interior journey, initiated by spiritual awakening. These poems cut through the boundaries of religious provincialism to the heart of longing and love that supports every authentic spiritual tradition.[...]