In this lavishly illustrated volume the history and social context of opera is explored by a group of leading British and American scholars, under the editorship of Roger Parker. The core of the book is a historical survey of opera, from its beginnings in Florence four hundred years ago, up to opera[...]

Each entry in the New Grove Guides series of composers and their operas is based on articles in The New Grove Dictionary of Opera, that feature information on the lives of individual composers, their works, their librettists and interpreters, and the places where they performed. These unique books c[...]

This guide presents a unique collection of critical, analytical, and documentary essays on Puccini?s most popular opera. There are new studies on the background to Parisian bohemianism (by Jerrold Seigel), on Puccini?s musical language (by William Drabkin), and on the opera?s stage history (by Willi[...]

"MGF and TF Restoration Manual" provides the MGF or TF owner with a complete workshop guide to mechanical and body restoration for the cars. With the MGF in production between 1995 and 2001, and the MG TF until 2011, many of the cars have survived in a structurally and mechanically sound state, with[...]

Uncover an amazing world under the sea Learn all about the incredible creatures that live in coral reefs - from the brightly patterned fish to the deadly predators, as well as the many different reefs all over the world. Dive in and explore This new addition to the Smart Kids series features incred[...]