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Manuel Gómez
Biography of one of the most outstanding Spanish musicians of the late nineteenth century. Manuel Gómez Patudo's name may not be recognsed now, but he was one of the greatest performers on the English music scene at the end of the ninetenth century. A Sevillian by birth, this clarinet virtuoso achieved success as a resident performer in two of the most famous orchestras in the United Kingdom, while compatriots such as Albéniz and Sarasate triumphed as composers. Performer, composer, conductor, and clarinet designer, the notoriety he acquired in life afforded him great opportunities, including being named Musician in Ordinary to the King, and participating in the coronation of George V. Manuel Gómez. "The best clarinet player in the World" is the first complete biography of this important Spanish artist, published to commemorate the centenary of his death.
The Hound of Rowan
MAX MCDANIELS LIVES a quiet life in the suburbs of Chicago, until the day he stumbles upon a mysterious Celtic tapestry. Many strange people are interested in Max and his tapestry. His discovery leads him to Rowan Academy, a secret school where great things await him. But dark things are waiting, too. When Max learns that priceless artworks and gifted children are disappearing, he finds himself in the crossfire of an ancient struggle between good and evil. To survive, he'll have to rely on a network of agents and mystics, the genius of his roommate, and the frightening power awakening within him.
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The Case for Marriage
A groundbreaking look at marriage, one of the most basic and universal of all human institutions, which reveals the emotional, physical, economic, and sexual benefits that marriage brings to individuals and society as a whole. The Case for Marriage is a critically important intervention in the national debate about the future of family. Based on the authoritative research of family sociologist Linda J. Waite, journalist Maggie Gallagher, and a number of other scholars, this book’s findings dramatically contradict the anti-marriage myths that have become the common sense of most Americans. Today a broad consensus holds that marriage is a bad deal for women, that divorce is better for childr...
