Jonathan Carr Bücher

Die erste umfassende Biographie der Familie Wagner Seit über einem Jahrhundert und von zwei Weltkriegen, der Nazidiktatur und der Besatzungszeit ungebrochen herrschen die Wagners über die Bayreuther Festspiele, hatten viele der größten und der gespenstischsten Gestalten aus Kunst und Politik zu Gast und bekämpfen einander wie die Recken in den Musikdramen, die sie in Szene setzen. Der ausgewiesene Wagner-Kenner Carr legt die erste umfassende Biographie der Familie Wagner vor, beginnend mit Richard Wagners Geburt 1813 und endend mit der bevorstehenden Entscheidung über Wolfgang Wagners Nachfolge in Bayreuth. An keiner deutschen Familie kann man so kontinuierlich und so spektakulär Zeitgeschichte ablesen.

Der britische Journalist - über 20 Jahre lang Korrespondent in Bonn - liefert aufschlussreiche ironisch-distanzierte Charakteristika führender Bonner Politiker und (west- )deutscher Wirtschaftler.

A biography of the composer Gustav Mahler which examines his life and work, as well as the circumstances which led to his death in 1911, focusing on his last ten years. Includes a chronology of his life and work.

How does a place become a city? Whose stories will survive and whose will be lost? How do you know if you truly belong? It is 1800. On desolate, marshy ground between Lake Michigan and the Illinois River, a man builds a house and a city is born ... This masterful debut novel spans Chicago's tumultuous first century, showing how a city is made: by a succession of vivid, sometimes villainous individuals and their cumulative invention, energy, and vision. We meet the city's unacknowledged founder, a descendant of colonisers and slaves; witness the dispersal of the indigenous Native Americans; hear stories of an entrepreneur, an engineer, a courageous female reporter, and a corrupt alderman; and track the lives of immigrants from all over the world, as they struggle for acceptance in a country they have built. Chicago, its inhabitants and its history are brought to dazzling, colourful life in this epic tale that speaks of not just one city but America as a whole, and of how people come to find their place in the world.

Exploring the interplay between philosophy and science, the book delves into the universe's formation before the Big Bang and its parallels to life. It presents a compelling narrative on biological evolution, illustrating how mammals evolved from ancient whales. The text also tackles longstanding mysteries such as gravity, warp drive, and cryostasis, applying scientific principles to transform these once-impossible concepts into plausible realities. This integration of ancient ideas with modern science offers a fresh perspective on our understanding of the universe.

In this collection of 127 recipes developed by the artisanal makers at Carr's Ciderhouse, apple cider's versatility shines in recipes for irresistible fare showcasing cider's depth and character, alongside lush photography capturing the charm of New England farm life.

Nach Jahren trifft eine Gruppe junger Leute mehr oder weniger zufällig in dem selben Haus zusammen, das nun eine Schlafklinik beherbergt, in dem sie zu Studienzeiten gewohnt hatten und Lebenspläne geschmiedet haben. - Mit Tempo und Witz erzählte Spannungslektüre.