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  | | The Rough Guide to Classical Music 3(3rd Edition) (Rough Guide Music Guides) by Duncan Clark, Joe Staines, Rough Guides Staff, Jonathan Buckley, Gavin Thomas, Ruth Blackmore, Nick Kimberley, Matthew Boyden Paperback, 624 Pages, Published 2001 by Rough Guides Classica ISBN-13: 978-1-85828-721-8, ISBN: 1-85828-721-9 "INTRODUCTION Though few of them make much effort to entice a new audience to their product, the recording companies continue to pour out a flood of classical music. The catalogue of current classical CDs runs to more than two and half thousand tightly packed pages, and lists nearly three hundred composers before reaching the second letter of the alphabet. An average month sees some four hundred recordings and re-issues added to the pile ..." |
 | | The Rough Guide to Classical Music 100 Essential CDs, 1st Edition (Rough Guide 100 Essential CD's) by Joe Staines, Rough Guides Staff Paperback, 200 Pages, Published 1999 by Rough Guides Audiobook ISBN-13: 978-1-85828-489-7, ISBN: 1-85828-489-9 "The Rough Guide to Classical Music is a unique handbook, spanning eight centuries of music from medieval Masses to works by contemporaries such as Judith Weir and Michael Torke. Both a buyer's guide and a who's who, it features concise biographical sketches of some 160 composers, explaining their social and musical contexts; more than 150 illustrations, including some rarely seen archive photos; revealing summaries of the major composit ..." |
 | | Exploring Rural Portugal by Joe Staines, Lia Duarte, John Ardagh Paperback, 123 Pages, Published 1992 by Passport Books ISBN-13: 978-0-8442-9467-4, ISBN: 0-8442-9467-5 "An all new addition to Passport's Exploring Rural Europe series explores the other Portugal--vast arid plains of the Alentejo; great northern rivers with fertile, green valleys; medieval castles along the Spanish border; and other parts of Portugal mostly untouched by the 20th century. Offers planned tours ranging from one day to a week in length." |
 | | Passport's Illustrated Travel Guide to Algarve & Southern Portugal by Joe Staines, Thomas Cook, Contributor-Susie Boulton, Joe Stames Paperback, 192 Pages, Published 1993 by Passport Books ISBN-13: 978-0-8442-9044-7, ISBN: 0-8442-9044-0 "Passport's Illustrated Travel Guide to Algarve and Southern Portugal has everythingyou need to plan a great trip--from the resources of the world famous Thomas ..." |
 | | Exploring Rural Portugal by Lia Duarte, Joe Staines Paperback, 136 Pages, Published 1992 by Christopher Helm Import ISBN-13: 978-0-7136-8090-4, ISBN: 0-7136-8090-3 "This touring guide to Portugal contains varied countryside from the broad sweeping plains of the southern Alentejo, the spectacular mountains of the central Serra da Estrela, to the green and lush valleys of the Minho in the north-west. Much of this countryside is little known by visitors, and often little explored. This book contains specific and carefuly worked out tours through the most picturesque parts of the country and is full of ..." |
 | | Travellers Algarve & Southern Portugal, 3rd(3rd Edition) (Travellers - Thomas Cook) by Susie Boulton, Joe Staines, Sarah Le Tellier, Martin Symington, Thomas Cook Publishing Paperback, 192 Pages, Published 2009 by Thomas Cook Publishing ISBN-13: 978-1-84848-072-8, ISBN: 1-84848-072-5 ""Travellers Algarve & Southern Portugal" is the perfect guidebook for visitors to a region that offers stunning beaches, dependable sunshine, excellent tourist facilities, and a rich historical and cultural heritage ripe for discovery. It offers expert advice guiding you straight to the best sights and experiences; detailed background on people, geography, culture and history; clear and accurate mapping including suggested walks and tou ..." |
 | | Travellers Algarve and Southern Portugal(1st Edition) (Travellers - Thomas Cook) by Susie Boulton, Joe Staines, Martyn Symington, Sarah Le Tellier1, Martin Symington Paperback, 192 Pages, Published 2003 by Thomas Cook Publishing ISBN-13: 978-1-84157-260-4, ISBN: 1-84157-260-8 "Travellers Algarve has been completely revised and updated and now includes a free weblinks CD. Travellers are best-selling compact guidebooks containing clear maps, essential destination facts and special features. In addition each title offers invaluable practical information on transport, geography, sightseeing, history and culture." |
 | | Classical Music on CD(1st Edition) The Rough Guide, First Edition (Rough Guides) by Matthew Boyden Rye, Simon Broughton, Joe Staines, Matthew Staines Rye, Jonathan Buckley, Brian Prisetley, Ian Carr, Digby Fairweather, Gavin Thomas, Rough Guide, Jonathan Webster, Sophie Fuller, Stephen Jackson, Mark Prendergast, David Doughty, And Kim Burton Paperback, 480 Pages, Published 1994 by Rough Guides ISBN-13: 978-1-85828-113-1, ISBN: 1-85828-113-X "This guide is aimed at newcomers to classical music and at people who may already be familiar with a few pieces but want guidance on where to go next. Providing the historical framework within which to understand the music, it also discusses the music in the context of what's available on CD. The style is informal but serious - neither a guide to the 100 best classical tunes, nor a specialist volume of music criticism, but full of forth ..." |
 | | The Globe Guide to Shakespeare(1st Edition) The Plays, the Productions, the Life by Andrew Dickson ., Globe Theatre, Joe Staines Paperback, 720 Pages, Published 2016 by Pegasus Books ISBN-13: 978-1-68177-260-8, ISBN: 1-68177-260-4 "In celebration of the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death and fully endorsed by Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, this is the ultimate guide to the life and work of the world's greatest playwright.Commemorating the 400th anniversary of the world’s greatest playwright, this is the ultimate guide to the life and work of William Shakespeare. With full coverage of the thirty-nine Shakespearian plays (including a synopsis, full character lis ..." |
 | | The Rough Guide to Classical Music by Joe Staines 688 Pages, Published 2010 by Penguin ISBN-13: 978-1-4053-8321-9, ISBN: 1-4053-8321-6 "Grainger's passion for folk song is reflected in the highly imaginative arrangements that he made of them. ... orchestral colouring, he was trying to distil not just the essential mood ofa song but also to re-create the emotion ofits original singer. ... Baritone Stephen Varcoe has the lion's share of the solos ( including excellent renditions of “Shallow Brown”and ... All are marked with detailed instructions in pointedly Anglo-Sax ..." |
 | | Travellers Algarve and Southern Portugal, 2nd(2nd Edition) (Travellers - Thomas Cook) by Susie Boulton, Joe Staines, Sarah Le Tellier1, Martin Symington, Thomas Cook Publishing Paperback, 192 Pages, Published 2007 by Thomas Cook Publishing ISBN-13: 978-1-84157-680-0, ISBN: 1-84157-680-8 "For stunning beaches, dependable sunshine and excellent tourist facilities the Algarve and Southern Portugal is hard to beat. But dig a little deeper and the discerning traveller will find a region with a rich historical and cultural heritage ripe for discovery. The legacy of successive Roman, Moorish and Christian rulers in Southern Portugal lends the region a rich mix of architectural styles, culminating in the magnificent walled city ..." |
 | | The Rough Guide to Opera(3rd Edition) by Matthew Boyden, Nick Kimberley, Joe Staines, Rough Guides Staff Paperback, 752 Pages, Published 2002 by Rough Guides ISBN-13: 978-1-85828-749-2, ISBN: 1-85828-749-9 "INTRODUCTION The combination of music and drama is a thrillingly potent mix, but opera remains off-putting for too many people. Partly this is due to the social exclusivity cultivated by many opera houses, especially in the English-speaking world, but the sheer diversity of the music is also a factor. Thousands of operas have been written since Monteverdi and his colleagues pioneered the genre some four hundred years ago, and though man ..." |
 | | Traveller Guides Algarve & Southern Portugal, 4th(4th Edition) (Travellers - Thomas Cook) by Thomas Cook Publishing, Susie Boulton, Joe Staines, Martin Symington, Sarah Le Tellier Paperback, 192 Pages, Published 2011 by Thomas Cook Publishing ISBN-13: 978-1-84848-363-7, ISBN: 1-84848-363-5 "This volume applies a diachronic perspective to the verb and mainly deals with typological change affecting tense, aspect, mood and modality in a variety of Indo-European languages (Latin, Romance, Celtic, Germanic." |
 | | Dk Eyewitness England's South Coast (Dk Eyewitness Travel Guide) by Dk Travel, Dk Eyewitness, Ros Belford, Leonie Glass, Matthew Hancock, Nick Rider, Inc. Dorling Kindersley, Joe Staines, Amanda Tomlin Paperback, 224 Pages, Published 2017 by Dk Eyewitness Travel ISBN-13: 978-1-4654-6030-1, ISBN: 1-4654-6030-6 "Visit and explore England's south coast, and discover historic churches and cathedrals, take hikes in the beautiful countryside, and eat authentic English fare with the first edition of this DK travel guide.From top restaurants, bars, and clubs to standout scenic sites and walks, our insider tips are sure to make your trip outstanding. Whether you're looking for unique and interesting shops and markets, or seeking the best venues for mu ..." |
 | | Musica La Historia Visual Definitiva (Spanish Edition) by Inc. Dorling Kindersley, Robert Ziegler, Ian Blenkinsop, Kiku Day, R. G. Grant, Keith Hayes, Malcolm Hayes, Chris Ingham, Nick Kimberley, Tess Knighton, Jenny Mccallum, Matt Milton, Chris Moss, Joe Staines, Susan Sturrock, Oliver Tims, Greg Ward, Ed Wilson, Nauria Aparicio, Montserrat Asensio, Antaon Corriente, Gary Ombler, Richard Leeney, Manuel Pijoan Rotgae Hardcover, 480 Pages, Published 2016 by Dk ISBN-13: 978-1-4654-6073-8, ISBN: 1-4654-6073-X "Música guía a los lectores a través de la evolución de la música desde sus orígenes prehistóricos; fijándose no tan sólo en la música clásica occidental, si no en la música de alrededor del mundo.Perfilando época por época la historia del desarrollo musical, relacionando teoría musical, tecnología, y genios en su narrativa, Música retrata las vidas de músicos innovadores, desde Mozart a Elvis, analiza en profundidad la historia y el uso ..." |
 | | The Rough Guide to Shakespeare 2(2nd Edition) (Rough Guide Reference) by Andrew Dickson, Rough Guides Staff, Joe Staines Paperback, 592 Pages, Published 2009 by Rough Guides ISBN-13: 978-1-85828-443-9, ISBN: 1-85828-443-0 "The Rough Guide to Shakespeare is the ultimate guide to the life and work of the world’s greatest playwright; William Shakespeare. With full coverage of the 38 Shakespearian plays, including a synopsis, full character list, stage history and a critical essay for each, this comprehensive guide is both a quick reference and in-depth background guide for theatergoers, students, film buffs and lovers of literature alike. The Rough Guide to ..." |
 | | The Mini Rough Guide to London(5th Edition) (Rough Guide Mini Guides) by Rob Humphreys, Beth Chaplin, Darren Longley, Rough Guide, Helena Smith, Joe Staines Paperback, 384 Pages, Published 2008 by Rough Guides ISBN-13: 978-1-84353-921-6, ISBN: 1-84353-921-7 "The Mini Rough Guide to London is your essential companion to one of Europe’s most dynamic cities. The full-colour section introduces London’s highlights with incisive accounts of all the top sights from the panoramic views of the London Eye to the historic changing of the guard at Buckingham palace. This revised and updated 5th edition provides in-depth coverage of London’s huge array of must-see locations from the Houses of Parliament ..." |
 | | The Rough Guide To Classical Music -(4th Edition) by Rough Guides Staff, Joe Staines, Duncan Antony Clark, Rough Guides Paperback, 640 Pages, Published 2005 by Rough Guides ISBN-13: 978-1-84353-247-7, ISBN: 1-84353-247-6 "This expanded and completely revised fourth edition is a unique handbook, spanning a thousand years of music from Gregorian chant via Bach and Beethoven to current leading lights such as Thomas Adès and Kaija Saariaho. There are concise biographical profiles of more than 200 composers and informative summaries of the major compositions in all genres, from chamber works to operatic epics. Topics such as the influence of jazz, notation, c ..." |
 | | The Rough Guide to London 5(5th Edition) (Rough Guide Travel Guides) by Rob Humphreys, Judith Bamber, Rough Guides Staff, Sean Bidder, Charles Campion, Jane Czyzselska, Val Humphreys, Joe Staines Paperback, 656 Pages, Published 2003 by Rough Guides ISBN-13: 978-1-84353-093-0, ISBN: 1-84353-093-7 "The Rough Guide to London must have represented a considerable challenge for author Rob Humphreys: not only is the library of guide books to the capital overstuffed, Humphreys was faced with creating the definitive insider's guide for an imprint which has long enjoyed very high expectations in its dedicated army of users. The Rough Guide series has always marked itself out as the most incisive, lively, hyper-informed and (most of all) u ..." |
 | | The Rough Guide to Opera(2nd Edition) by Matthew Boyden, Nick Kimberley, Rough Guides Staff, Joe Staines Paperback, 736 Pages, Published 1999 by Rough Guides ISBN-13: 978-1-85828-456-9, ISBN: 1-85828-456-2 "Taped in the studio after a 1953 La Scala production in which Franco Zeffirelli made his operatic directing debut, this performance glows with confidence and good humour. Giulini shows an impeccable feel for shape and gets some sparkling energy out of the orchestra. The casting is a model of its kind, with Graziella Sciutti a spirited Elvira and Giulietta Simionato a graceful and deliciously sly Isabella. Cesare Valletti's Lindoro ..." |
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