Max Wade-Matthews Bücher

Written by experts in the field and illustrated with over 1500 photographs, this is an exhaustive reference work to the world''s most remarkable locomotive engines and railways, and is a book to inspire rail enthusiast and armchair traveller alike.'

Spanning the musical world from the Middle Ages to the present, this authoritative guide features a history of musicmaking and the orchestra.

Sarah Braintree is the best Chief of Police that Jersey has ever had, but someone starts killing people. Cryptic notes left on the victims' pique Sarah's interest, and she breaks all protocols by deciding to lead the investigation herself. Will Sarah ever catch this killer and find out why they are doing it?

An illustrated directory of musical instruments: strings, woodwind, brass, percussion, keyboards and the voice; a comprehensive history of music-making and the orchestra.

Halle Jacobs has just landed her dream job as an investigative reporter for an up-and-coming TV production company. She is immediately thrust into an investigation about an unusually high number of childhood cancer cases on an East London housing estate.

Great book, nicely illustrated on trains from around the world. 200 mostly color illustrations / photographs of trains, train cars, locomotives, steam trains, tracks, raillines, stations, scenic raillines and other railroad subjects. Softcover. 256 Pages Measures 9 by 11 1/2 inches. Interesting book, nicely illustrated.

Exploring the essence of music and musical instruments, this book delves into the key developments and traditions of major ancient civilizations. It investigates the origins of various musical instruments, providing insights into how these elements shaped cultural expressions throughout history. The examination of different societies highlights the evolution of music and its significance in human experience.

DCI Matthew McCallum is a cultured copper, overseeing major crime for Police Scotland in Edinburgh and surrounding areas. A few months from retirement, he is hoping for a quieter life, but another case of murder hits his desk, closely followed by two more cases.

A comprehensively illustrated reference to musical instruments and the history of the orchestra, and a guide to 100 classical composers from Bach to Xenakis, in a newly updated large-format edition.