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【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Axis Forces on the Eastern Front【電子書籍】[ Andy Singleton ]

＜p＞＜strong＞A guide to painting WWII wargaming figures, full of practical tips and useful advice on materials and techniques for the beginner.＜/strong＞＜br /＞ Andy Singleton has been modeling and painting most of his life and has been a professional commission figure painter for some years now. Here he shares his experience and tips of the trade for painting Axis forces on WW2's Eastern Front: Germans, Romanians, Hungarians and Italians, and Finns.＜br /＞ Each of the chapters is broken into step-by-step guides explaining the steps and colors required to paint the various uniforms used. The emphasis is on quickly achievable results and practical advice that is applicable to painting units or whole armies for wargaming purposes in a reasonable time frame. The techniques described are designed to easily be adaptable to figures of all sizes.＜br /＞ Andy's clear, step-by-step guidance is primarily designed for those new to historical gaming, and takes the reader through the process from the initial preparation and assembly of the figure, to finishing and basing.＜br /＞ ＜strong＞Praise for ＜em＞Axis Forces on the Eastern Front＜/em＞＜br /＞ "This is a valuable reference for war-gamers, figure and military modellers, and would in fact be a useful addition to any modeller's bookshelf." ー ＜em＞IPMS Magazine＜/em＞＜br /＞ "Latest title in Pen and Sword's excellent series on the painting of wargaming figures, this time taking a long hard look at the allies engaged at the Eastern front. Andy Singleton certainly knows his stuff!" ー ＜em＞Books Monthly＜/em＞＜/strong＞＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】27 Movies from the Dark Side Ebert's Essentials【電子書籍】[ Roger Ebert ]

＜p＞＜strong＞In this e-book exclusive, the Pulitzer Prize?winning film critic presents reviews of twenty-seven fantastic film noir movies.＜/strong＞＜br /＞ Sometimes there's just nothing more absorbing than watching a movie that truly looks at life on the dark side, revealing those dark parts of human nature that we find so fascinating. In Roger Ebert's picks of ＜em＞27 Movies from the Dark Side＜/em＞, he offers a varied selection from a look at the seamy side of life in L.A. in ＜em＞Chinatown＜/em＞ to a backwoods murder gone wrong in ＜em＞Blood Simple＜/em＞. Throw in two classics from Alfred Hitchcock, ＜em＞Notorious＜/em＞ and ＜em＞Strangers on a Train,＜/em＞ and two French tours de force, ＜em＞Bob le Flambeur＜/em＞ and ＜em＞Touchez Pas au Grisbi＜/em＞and you've got the primer on film noir.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Discovering Classical Music: Chopin【電子書籍】[ Ian Christians ]

＜p＞＜strong＞An introduction to classical music, featuring the life and work of composer Frederic Chopin. "I recommend this book wholeheartedly to new music lovers" (Sir Charles Groves, CBE, former conductor of Royal Philharmonic Orchestra).＜/strong＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞Thanks to Nigel Kennedy and Pavarotti, millions of people have recently discovered that classical music is a highly enjoyable experience, perhaps contrary to their expectations. But the world of classical music can be highly intimidating and confusing. Author Ian Christians, a passionate believer in broadening the interest in classical music, has developed a unique approach, designed to make it as easy as possible for both novices of classical music, as well as those who have already started down the path, to explore with confidence.＜/p＞ ＜p＞＜em＞Discovering Classical Music＜/em＞ concentrates on the greatest composers. The author takes you step-by-step into their most approachable music and, in some cases, boldly into some of the greatest works traditionally considered too difficult for newcomers. Rarely does a book offer such potential for continued enjoyment. This volume concentrates on the life, personality and music of Frederic Francois Chopin.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Leeds Pals A History of the 15th (Service) Battalion (1st Leeds) The Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment) 1914?1918【電子書籍】[ Laurie Milner ]

＜p＞The British Army's losses on the opening day of the Battle of the Somme - 1 July 1916 - amounted to some 57,000 men killed, wounded or missing. Few units, however, suffered as terribly as the famous 'Pals' battalions, raised from volunteers who had flocked to answer Lord Kitchener's 'Call to Arms'. In the North of England particularly, whole cities and towns went into mourning as news of that awful first day's casualties came through. What is less well-known is that some of these battalions were brought up to strength with reinforcements - often from the cities in which they had been raised - and sent back into action again and again＜/p＞ ＜p＞This is the story of one such battalion, the Leeds Pals, which by the war's end in 1918, was described as having been 'four times wiped out but fighting to the end'. It is a story which traces, in great and fascinating detail, the raising and training of the battalion in and around Leeds, their service in Egypt before being sent to France in December 1915, their heavy losses in their baptism of fire on the Somme, 1916, in the Battle of Arras a year later, and during the German offensives of March and April 1918. Based upon the accounts of survivors, private diaries, letters and papers, official archives, contemporary newspaper accounts, and a wealth of unpublished photographs, it is a story of patriotism, enthusiasm, humor, and great courage. Ultimately, however, it is a tale of great tragedy, for though the Leeds Pals took part in the final advance to victory, their three years in France had cost them 733 men killed, 1,861 wounded and 776 missing or captured.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Discovering Classical Music: Mozart【電子書籍】[ Ian Christians ]

＜p＞＜strong＞An introduction to classical music, featuring the life and work of Mozart. "I recommend this book wholeheartedly to new music lovers" (Sir Charles Groves, CBE, former conductor of Royal Philharmonic Orchestra).＜/strong＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞Thanks to Nigel Kennedy and Pavarotti, millions of people have recently discovered that classical music is a highly enjoyable experience, perhaps contrary to their expectations. But the world of classical music can be highly intimidating and confusing. Author Ian Christians, a passionate believer in broadening the interest in classical music, has developed a unique approach, designed to make it as easy as possible for both novices of classical music, as well as those who have already started down the path, to explore with confidence.＜/p＞ ＜p＞＜em＞Discovering Classical Music＜/em＞ concentrates on the greatest composers. The author takes you step-by-step into their most approachable music and, in some cases, boldly into some of the greatest works traditionally considered too difficult for newcomers. Rarely does a book offer such potential for continued enjoyment. This volume concentrates on the life, personality and music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】The Real Herg? The Inspiration Behind Tintin【電子書籍】[ Sian Lye ]

＜p＞＜strong＞"If you are looking to understand a bit more about the circumstances that inspired ＜em＞T＜/em＞ ＜em＞he Adventures of Tintin＜/em＞ーthis book will provide a good snapshot." ー ＜em＞The BookBuff Review＜/em＞＜/strong＞＜br /＞ Herg? created only twenty-four ＜em＞Tintin＜/em＞ books which have been translated into more than seventy languages and sold 230 million copies worldwide.＜br /＞ ＜em＞The Real Herg?: The Inspiration Behind Tintin＜/em＞ takes an in-depth look at the man behind the cultural phenomenon and the history that helped shape these books.＜br /＞ As well as focusing on the controversies that engulfed Herg?, this biography will also look at his personal life, as well as the relationships and experiences that influenced him.＜br /＞ ＜strong＞" ＜em＞Tintin＜/em＞ is more famous now than when Herg? was actually writing and illustrating his adventures. Sian Mye's book is another in the excellent series about the real lives of our most famous authors, and is well worth a look. Brilliant!" ーBooks Monthly＜/strong＞＜br /＞ ＜strong＞"It is certainly possible to enjoy the ＜em＞Tintin＜/em＞ books without knowing Herg?. But they are more interesting after learning about this complex, sometimes frustrating, man. We can learn from him, even if we learn from his mistakes." ー ＜em＞Rose City Reader＜/em＞＜/strong＞＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Challenger 1 British Main Battle Tank of the Gulf War【電子書籍】[ Robert Griffin ]

＜p＞＜strong＞An in-depth look at this sophisticated armored vehicle with photos, technical details, and modeling information.＜/strong＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞During the 1980s and early 1990s the Challenger 1 main battle tank played a central role in Britain's armored forces and achieved remarkable success in combat, destroying around 300 Iraqi tanks in the Gulf War. With its advanced Chobham armor and hydropneumatic suspension system, it was one of the most sophisticated and effective armored vehicles of the time and, in a modified form, it is still in service with the Jordanian army. It is also a popular subject with tank modelers and enthusiasts.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Archive photos of the Challenger 1 in service and extensively researched color profile illustrations depict the tank throughout its operational life. A large part of the book showcases available model kits and aftermarket products, complemented by a gallery of beautifully constructed and painted models in various scales. Technical details as well as modifications introduced during production and in the field are also examined, and provide everything the modeler needs to recreate an accurate representation of the Challenger 1.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Aircraft and Aviation Stamps A Collector's Guide【電子書籍】[ Howard Piltz ]

＜p＞＜strong＞Soar around the world with this illustrated guide to postage stamps that commemorate the history of flight.＜/strong＞＜br /＞ In his series of collector's guides, Howard Piltz combines his two greatest interests: transport and stamps. This volume focuses on aircraft and aviation, highlighting stamps from numerous countries that feature miniature works of art celebrating achievements from early military planes to sleek passenger jets to helicopters, and marking many of the great moments in aviation history.＜br /＞ Philatelists and transportation buffs will enjoy not only the photos of stamps themselves but the stories of the author's research, facts about countries and continents, and some tips and terms for those who are just beginning their adventure in stamp collecting.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Steam on the Eastern & Midland A New Glimpse of the 1950s & 1960s【電子書籍】[ David Knapman ]

＜p＞＜strong＞The author and railway photographer presents a stunning collection of original images showing steam locomotives in action in the mid-20th century.＜/strong＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞This is the second book from David Knapman's personal record of railway views that were captured on black and white film in the late 1950's and 1960's, until the demise of steam on British Railways. Using the same format as its companion volume, ＜em＞Steam on the Southern and Western＜/em＞, this book presents chapters covering different locations in the Eastern and London Midland regions.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Knapman captures branch and mainline trains as well as locations of interest and historical infrastructure. Where preservation starts to overlap with the still active steam scene, some historic photographs are also included. Each chapter begins with an overview of the station it depicts, providing local and historical context. Each photograph is paired with a detailed caption describing the specific trains at work.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】The Lilly Library from A to Z Intriguing Objects in a World-Class Collection【電子書籍】[ Darlene J. Sadlier ]

＜p＞＜strong＞A beautifully illustrated look inside of Indiana University Bloomington's renowned library of rare books, manuscripts, and related oddities.＜/strong＞＜br /＞ What do locks of Edgar Allan Poe's hair, Sylvia Plath's attractive handmade paper dolls, John Ford's Oscars, and Ian Fleming's James Bond 007 cigars have in common? They are just a few of the fascinating objects found in the world-famous Lilly Library, located on the campus of Indiana University Bloomington. In this beautifully illustrated A-to-Z volume, Darlene J. Sadlier journeys through the library's wide-ranging collections to highlight dozens of intriguing items and the archives of which they are a part. Read about life and death masks of John Keats, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Dreiser; Walt Whitman's last pencil; and vintage board games, mechanical puzzles, and even comic books. Among the more peculiar items are a pair of elk teeth and an eerily realistic wall-mount bust of Boris Karloff. Sadlier writes engagingly about the Lilly Library's major historical collections, which include Civil War diaries and a panopticon of the war called the Myriopticon; War of 1812 payment receipts to spies; and the World War II letters and V-mail of journalist Ernie Pyle. This copiously illustrated, entertaining, and educational book will inspire you to take your own journey and discover for yourself the wonders of the Lilly Library.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Performing Tsarist Russia in New York Music, ?migr?s, and the American Imagination【電子書籍】[ Natalie K. Zelensky ]

＜p＞＜strong＞An examination of the popular music culture of the post-Bolshevik Russian emigration and the impact made by this group on American culture and politics.＜/strong＞＜br /＞ ＜em＞Performing Tsarist Russia in New York＜/em＞ begins with a rich account of the musical evenings that took place in the Russian ?migr? enclave of Harlem in the 1920s and weaves through the world of Manhattan's Russian restaurants, Tin Pan Alley industry, Broadway productions, 1939 World's Fair, Soviet music distributors, postwar Russian parish musical life, and Cold War radio programming to close with today's Russian ball scene, exploring how the idea of Russia Abroad has taken shape through various spheres of music production in New York over the course of a century. Engaging in an analysis of musical styles, performance practice, sheet music cover art, the discourses surrounding this music, and the sonic, somatic, and social realms of dance, author Natalie K. Zelensky demonstrates the central role played by music in shaping and maintaining the Russian ?migr? diaspora over multiple generations as well as the fundamental paradox underlying this process: that music's sustaining power in this case rests on its proclivity to foster collective narratives of an idealized prerevolutionary Russia while often evolving stylistically to remain relevant to its makers, listeners, and dancers. By combining archival research with fieldwork and interviews with Russian ?migr?s of various generations and emigration waves, Zelensky presents a close historical and ethnographic examination of music's potential as an aesthetic, discursive, and social space through which diasporans can engage with an idea of a mythologized homeland, and, in turn, the vital role played by music in the organization, development, and reception of Russia Abroad.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】The Second World War Illustrated The First Year: Archive and Colour Photographs of WW2【電子書籍】[ Jack Holroyd ]

＜p＞＜strong＞This fully illustrated history chronicles the road to WWII and the first year of combat through archival and color photographs accompanied by text.＜/strong＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞The first volume in this series depicts the contributing factors that led to the outbreak of hostilities, including the rise of fascist dictators across Europe and in Japan. It also details the Blitzkrieg invasions that rocked the world as two superpowers, France and Great Britain, were soundly thrashed on the battlefield of Europe.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Overwhelmed by the Nazi onslaught, British Expeditionary Force fled across the Channel from Dunkirk, leaving most of their equipment behind. A possible invasion of Kent in the south of England by a triumphant enemy presented a spine-tingling threat to the British people. But Winston Churchill disparaged peace treaties with the Nazi regime, and the fight back began.＜/p＞ ＜p＞A few thousand fighter pilots of the Royal Air Force defeated the Luftwaffe by a very narrow margin, and Hitler changed his focus, looking to the east. The first year of the war ended, in September 1940, with Mussolini threatening Egypt and the Suez Canal. Rare wartime photographs capture the drama and humanity of this dark time in Europe.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Ashley Jackson: The Yorkshire Artist A Lifetime of Inspiration Captured in Watercolour【電子書籍】[ Ashley Jackson ]

＜p＞Ashley Jackson The Yorkshire Artist' contains a collection of paintings that have been personally chosen by the artist to bring together his personal memories and intimate reflections of the emotions and atmosphere that he has captured in each watercolour painting. As he explains, 'All artists paint what inspires them, what allows them to capture what they see with their eyes with their hands and heart. We all have differing inspirations, mediums and connections with our subject mine is the Yorkshire Moors.' From the open moorland of Marsden Moor to the inhabited landscape of Whitby, this book brims with what Ashley does best; capturing the atmospheric skies and drama of the landscape. As Ashley explains, 'I have strived throughout my life to witness and portray every mood swing of nature as she takes a stand against all that the elements throw at her, whether that be rain, wind, snow or fire.' You will truly find Ashley Jackson and his 'Yorkshire Mistress', as he calls the Yorkshire landscape, laid bare in these stunning paintings.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Battlefields In Miniature Making Realistic And Effective Terrain For Wargames【電子書籍】[ Paul Davies ]

＜p＞＜strong＞"For the modeller and wargamer . . . looking for something more when recreating their battles in a table-top game or exhibiting their work." ーJos? Manu?l Rico Cort?s ("Mister JM"), Miniaturas JM＜/strong＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞Like a good general, a good wargamer should have an eye for the ground. Just as the nature of the battlefield plays a central role in real warfare, so miniature wargames are greatly enhanced by realistic terrain. Besides, when you've spent hundreds of hours collecting and painting your miniature armies, they surely deserve ground worth fighting for.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Master terrain modeler Paul Davies takes the reader through the process of creating a visually appealing yet practical terrain system. First the techniques of making the basic landscape are explained, then a series of projects show how this can be adapted to suit different periods or geographic locations, from European farmland to Sudanese desert. There are then detailed chapters on adding vegetation, buildings, roadways, trench systems, and more. The clear, step-by-step instructions are clearly illustrated by numerous specially-taken photographs of the work in progress and Paul's inspirational finished pieces.＜/p＞ ＜p＞"Takes the reader through the process of creating a visually appealing yet practical terrain over which miniature battles may be fought . . . The book should be well received by wargamers and diorama builders alike. Recommended." ー ＜em＞Military Modelling＜/em＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞"Inspiring . . . It's the detailed 'build projects' and the huge number of images that really serve to make this book such a valuable resource for those who don't quite know where to start, or those who would like some inspiration and guidance to serve as a catalyst for their own research and modelling projects." ーTabletop Gaming＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】With Rommel in the Desert Tripoli to El Alamein【電子書籍】[ David Mitchelhill-Green ]

＜p＞＜strong＞This WWII pictorial history illustrates Nazi Germany's North African campaign, showing life under Rommel through vivid wartime photographs.＜/strong＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞Prior to the outbreak of World War II, the German Army had focused exclusively on preparations needed to wage war in continental Europe. The threat of an Italian collapse in North Africa in early 1941, however, prompted Hitler to aid his ally by sending an armored blocking force to Libya. Not content to merely thwart the British from capturing Tripoli, Lieutenant-General Erwin Rommel harried his inexperienced expeditionary force eastward towards the Nile Delta.＜br /＞ ＜em＞With Rommel in the Desert＜/em＞ presents a pictorial narrative of the unfolding conflict from the arrival of the Deutsches Afrikakorps until Rommel's departure from the battlefield in March 1943. These rare wartime photographs show daily life in the desert war, with its shifting fortunes and unique challenges. Primarily viewed from the perspective of ordinary combatants, this is their personal record of serving with Rommel in the desert.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Bayou Underground Tracing the Mythical Roots of American Popular Music【電子書籍】[ Dave Thompson ]

＜p＞＜strong＞A veteran music journalist explores rock-n-roll's bayou roots in "a jolting 18-track joy ride [that] unlocks secrets and back-stories worth savoring" ( ＜em＞The Wall Street Journal＜/em＞).＜/strong＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞The bayou of the American southーstretching from Houston, Texas, to Mobile, Alabamaーis a world all its own, with a rich cultural heritage that has had an outsized influence on musicians across the globe. In this unique study of marsh music, Dave Thompson goes beyond the storied stomping grounds of New Orleans to discover secret legends and vivid mythology in the surrounding wilderness.＜/p＞ ＜p＞In ＜em＞Bayou Underground＜/em＞, the people who have called the bayou homeーsuch as Bob Dylan, Jerry Reed, Nick Cave, Bo Didley, a one-armed Cajun backwoodsman, and gator hunter named Amos Mosesーare unearthed through their own words, their lives and music, and interviews with residents from the region. Included interviews with legendary musicians like Jerry Reed and Bo Didley, ＜em＞Bayou Underground＜/em＞ is part travelogue, part social history, and part lament for a way of life that has now all but disappeared.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Discovering Classical Music: Bart?k【電子書籍】[ Ian Christians ]

＜p＞＜strong＞An introduction to classical music, featuring the life and work of composer Bela Bartok. "I recommend this book wholeheartedly to new music lovers" (Sir Charles Groves, CBE, former conductor of Royal Philharmonic Orchestra).＜/strong＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞Thanks to Nigel Kennedy and Pavarotti, millions of people have recently discovered that classical music is a highly enjoyable experience, perhaps contrary to their expectations. But the world of classical music can be highly intimidating and confusing. Author Ian Christians, a passionate believer in broadening the interest in classical music, has developed a unique approach, designed to make it as easy as possible for both novices of classical music, as well as those who have already started down the path, to explore with confidence.＜/p＞ ＜p＞＜em＞Discovering Classical Music＜/em＞ concentrates on the greatest composers. The author takes you step-by-step into their most approachable music and, in some cases, boldly into some of the greatest works traditionally considered too difficult for newcomers. Rarely does a book offer such potential for continued enjoyment. This volume concentrates on the life, personality and music of Bela Bartok.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Discovering Classical Music: Puccini【電子書籍】[ Ian Christians ]

＜p＞"I recommend this book wholeheartedly to new music lovers" Sir Charles Groves CBE Thanks to Nigel Kennedy and Pavarotti, millions of people have recently discovered that classical music is a highly enjoyable experience, perhaps contrary to their expectations. But the world of classical music can be highly intimidating and confusing. Ian Christians, for many years a passionate believer in broadening the interest in classical music, has developed a unique approach, designed to make it as easy as possible for both newcomers to classical music and those who have started down the path to explore with confidence. Discovering Classical Music concentrates on the greatest composers. The author takes you step-by-step into their most approachable music and, in some cases, boldly into some of the greatest works traditionally considered too difficult for newcomers. Rarely does a book offer such potential for continued enjoyment.This volume concentrates on the life, personality and music of Edward William Elgar.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Discovering Classical Music: Shostakovich【電子書籍】[ Ian Christians ]

＜p＞"I recommend this book wholeheartedly to new music lovers" Sir Charles Groves CBE Thanks to Nigel Kennedy and Pavarotti, millions of people have recently discovered that classical music is a highly enjoyable experience, perhaps contrary to their expectations. But the world of classical music can be highly intimidating and confusing. Ian Christians, for many years a passionate believer in broadening the interest in classical music, has developed a unique approach, designed to make it as easy as possible for both newcomers to classical music and those who have started down the path to explore with confidence. Discovering Classical Music concentrates on the greatest composers. The author takes you step-by-step into their most approachable music and, in some cases, boldly into some of the greatest works traditionally considered too difficult for newcomers. Rarely does a book offer such potential for continued enjoyment.This volume concentrates on the life, personality and music of Edward William Elgar.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】War in the Balkans The Battle for Greece and Crete, 1940?1941【電子書籍】[ Jeffrey Plowman ]

＜p＞＜strong＞This WWII pictorial history presents a vivid look at the Balkan campaign from Italy's invasion of Greece to the Nazi airborne assault on Crete.＜/strong＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞Through rare wartime photographs, ＜em＞War in the Balkans＜/em＞ traces the course of the entire Balkan campaign. Beginning with Mussolini's first act of aggression, the narrative continues through Albania, the invasions of Yugoslavia and Bulgaria by German forces, and on to the battle for Greece and the final airborne assault on Crete.＜br /＞ Historian Jeffrey Plowman gives equal weight to every stage of the campaign and covers all the forces involved: the Italians, Germans, Greeks, and British Commonwealth troops. By shifting the focus to the mainlandーrather than the culminating Battle of CreteーPlowman views the campaign as a whole, offering a balanced portrayal of a conflict that is often overlooked in histories of the Second World War.＜br /＞ Most of the photographs included here have never been published before, and many come from private sources. They are a unique visual record of the military vehicles, tanks, aircraft, artillery and other equipment used by the opposing armies. They also show the conditions the soldiers faced, and the landscape of the Balkans over which they fought.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】The Forts & Fortifications of Europe 1815-1945: The Central States Germany, Austria-Hungry and Czechoslovakia【電子書籍】[ H. W. Kaufmann ]

＜p＞＜strong＞"Extremely well written and presented and gives you every scrap of information you'll ever need on cupolas, embrasures and cloches."ーWar History Online＜/strong＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞After the Napoleonic Wars, the borders of Central Europe were redrawn and relative peace endured across the region, but the volatile politics of the late nineteenth century generated an atmosphere of fear and distrust, and it gave rise to a new era of fortress building, and this is the subject of this highly illustrated new study. The authors describe how defensive lines and structures on a massive scale were constructed along national frontiers to deter aggression. The Germans, Austro-Hungarians and Czechs all embarked on ambitious building programs. Artillery positions, barbed-wire networks, casemates, concrete bunkers, trench lines, observation posts all sprang up in a vain attempt to keep the peace and to delay the invader. The strategic thinking that gave rise to these defensive schemes is described in detail in this study, as is the planning, design and construction of the lines themselves. Their operational history in wartime, in particular during the Second World War, is a key element of the account.＜/p＞ ＜p＞"A useful introduction for those wishing to develop a knowledge of fortifications and their impact on the conduct of war."ー ＜em＞Firetrench＜/em＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞"The maps and plans, especially the plans, are numerous and extremely helpful. They show the arrangement of fortifications in a way that simple text would have found impossible. For those with an interest in European land fortifications of the 19th and 20th centuries, this book is an excellent general survey."ーThe Coast Defense Journal＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Coasters An Illustrated History【電子書籍】[ Roy Fenton ]

＜p＞＜strong＞With more than 300 photographs, this pictorial history of steam and diesel coaster ships shows the evolution of these beautiful merchant vessels.＜/strong＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞The romance of British coasters, immortalized in John Masefield's famous poem "Cargoes", can be attributed to the ship's simple, functional beauty and its faithful toil before the advent of universal road haulage. This collection of photographs tells the story of the steam and diesel coasters from their origins in the UK and the Netherlands to the present day.＜/p＞ ＜p＞The term 'coaster' includes a range of vessels designed for inland seas, including steam colliers, puffers, packets, steam flats and lighters, as well as the ubiquitous steam coaster itself. Along with the details of the ships themselves, this volume covers cargo handling and stowing, machinery, and coastal trades, as well as the owners, builders and crews.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Tramp Ships An Illustrated History【電子書籍】[ Roy Fenton ]

＜p＞＜strong＞With 300 stunning photographs, this pictorial history of tramp trade ships illustrates the evolution of these charming, itinerant merchant vessels.＜/strong＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞The tramp ship was the taxi of the seas. With no regular schedules, it voyaged anywhere and everywhere, picking up and dropping off cargoes, mainly bulk cargoes such as coal, grain, timber, china clay and oil. Older and slower vessels tended to find their way into this trade, hence the tag 'tramp'ーbut new tramps were also built for the purpose. In this beautiful volume featuring 300 photographs, Roy Fenton illustrates the Tramp Ship's evolution over the course of more than 100 years, from the 1860s, when the steam tramp developed from the screw collier, until it was largely replaced by the specialist bulk carrier in the 1980s.＜br /＞ Fenton offers fascinating background information on the design and building of tramps. He describes the machinery, from simple triple-expansion turbines to diesel engines. Their operation and management and the life of the officers and crews are also covered. This illustrated history journeys through the last years of the 19th century, the two world wars, and the postwar years. Photo captions provide each ship's dimensions, owners, and builder. Each ship's career is outlined with notes on trades and how they changed over a ship's lifetime.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Poems Written Abroad The Lilly Library Manuscript【電子書籍】[ Stephen Spender ]

＜p＞＜em＞Poems Written Abroad＜/em＞ is the first publication of the earliest collection of poetry by the famous poet, novelist, literary critic, translator, and radical, Sir Stephen Spender (1909-1995). Spender wrote and compiled this manuscript in 1927, when he was living in Nantes and Lausanne. In tone and diction, Spender's poems range from creatively traditional to unexpectedly innovative. They reflect his reading in Shakespeare and French poetry, as well as his absorption in music and modern art. They also document his struggles with his sexual identity and his emerging desire to devote his life, at whatever cost, to the writing of poetry.＜/p＞ ＜p＞This beautiful facsimile edition, authorized by the Spender estate, faithfully reproduces the features of the original manuscript now held by the Lilly Library, including the frontispiece, an ink drawing by Spender himself, and little-known photographs of the poet. The editor's extensive introduction and detailed explanatory notes situate Spender's juvenilia in the context of his life and work and the history of modern poetry. The volume will appeal to readers with interests in modern poetry, gender studies, and fine books.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Discovering Classical Music: Rachmaninoff【電子書籍】[ Ian Christians ]

＜p＞"I recommend this book wholeheartedly to new music lovers" Sir Charles Groves CBE Thanks to Nigel Kennedy and Pavarotti, millions of people have recently discovered that classical music is a highly enjoyable experience, perhaps contrary to their expectations. But the world of classical music can be highly intimidating and confusing. Ian Christians, for many years a passionate believer in broadening the interest in classical music, has developed a unique approach, designed to make it as easy as possible for both newcomers to classical music and those who have started down the path to explore with confidence. Discovering Classical Music concentrates on the greatest composers. The author takes you step-by-step into their most approachable music and, in some cases, boldly into some of the greatest works traditionally considered too difficult for newcomers. Rarely does a book offer such potential for continued enjoyment.This volume concentrates on the life, personality and music of Edward William Elgar.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Beneath the Big Top A Social History of the Circus in Britain【電子書籍】[ Steve Ward ]

＜p＞＜strong＞"A valuable and illuminating read, shedding a lot of light on the political, economic and technological factors that have driven circus evolution" ( ＜em＞The Circus Diaries＜/em＞).＜/strong＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞＜em＞Beneath the Big Top＜/em＞ is a social history of the circus, from its ancient roots to the rise of the "modern" tented travelling shows. A performer and founder of a circus group, Steve Ward draws on eyewitness accounts and contemporary interviews to explore the triumphs and disasters of the circus world. He reveals the stories beneath the big top during the golden age of the circus and the lives of circus folk, which were equally colorful outside the ring:＜/p＞ ＜p＞? Pablo Fanque, Britain's first black circus proprietor＜br /＞ ? The Chipperfield dynasty, who started out in 1684 on the frozen Thames＜br /＞ ? Katie Sandwina, world's strongest woman and part-time crime-fighter＜br /＞ ? The Sylvain brothers, who fell in love with the same woman in the ring＜/p＞ ＜p＞"As a former circus performer and now teacher and circus professional I thoroughly enjoyed this book!! The Circus has such a rich history and Steve does an amazing job at not only chronicling it but also telling entertaining and wonderful stories throughout. The photos are also amazing!! I recommend this book for both circus professionals and also for everyone else . . . it is a fabulous read for all!!" ーCarrie Heller, Circus Arts Institute (Atlanta, GA)＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Discovering Classical Music: Wagner【電子書籍】[ Ian Christians ]

＜p＞"I recommend this book wholeheartedly to new music lovers" Sir Charles Groves CBE Thanks to Nigel Kennedy and Pavarotti, millions of people have recently discovered that classical music is a highly enjoyable experience, perhaps contrary to their expectations. But the world of classical music can be highly intimidating and confusing. Ian Christians, for many years a passionate believer in broadening the interest in classical music, has developed a unique approach, designed to make it as easy as possible for both newcomers to classical music and those who have started down the path to explore with confidence. Discovering Classical Music concentrates on the greatest composers. The author takes you step-by-step into their most approachable music and, in some cases, boldly into some of the greatest works traditionally considered too difficult for newcomers. Rarely does a book offer such potential for continued enjoyment.This volume concentrates on the life, personality and music of Edward William Elgar.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Handknit Holidays: Knitting Year-Round for Christmas, Hanukkah, and Winter Solstice Knitting Year-Round for Christmas, Hanukkah, and Winter Solstice【電子書籍】[ Melanie Falick ]

＜p＞For many people, the best part of the winter holidays is the anticipation: planning the perfect gifts, decorating the house, looking forward to seeing family and friends. Holidays can be particularly special for knitters, whose preparations often start months in advance and involve their own creations. In ＜em＞Handknit Holidays＜/em＞ best-selling knitting author Melanie Falick presents an eclectic collection of more than 50 original gifts, decorations, and clothing pieces for Christmas, Hanukkah, and the winter solstice, providing year-round inspiration for knitters of all levels.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Created by top knitwear designers, the projects include colorful ornaments; funky and classic Christmas stockings; a wire-and-bead menorah; sparkly ribbon scarves; a poncho and matching dog sweater; and a range of super-quick projects for that last-minute holiday rush, from a Santa hat, to elf caps, to flower pins. Rounding out the volume are a few grand projectsーan Aran tree skirt, a patchwork afghan, a lace shawlーdestined to become family heirlooms, plus features on such topics as the origin of the Christmas stocking, the meaning of the winter solstice, knitting for charities, strategies for finishing holiday knitting (on schedule!), and even a delicious recipe for festive crescent cookies.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Beautifully photographed by Susan Pittard, ＜em＞Handknit Holidays＜/em＞ is a creative celebration of the holiday season and a treasure for all knitters who seek to bring more of their own handworkーand artistryーinto their daily lives and their holiday festivities.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Discovering Classical Music: Prokofiev【電子書籍】[ Ian Christians ]

＜p＞＜strong＞An introduction to classical music, featuring the life and work of composer Sergei Prokofiev. "I recommend this book wholeheartedly to new music lovers" (Sir Charles Groves, CBE, former conductor of Royal Philharmonic Orchestra).＜/strong＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞Thanks to Nigel Kennedy and Pavarotti, millions of people have recently discovered that classical music is a highly enjoyable experience, perhaps contrary to their expectations. But the world of classical music can be highly intimidating and confusing. Author Ian Christians, a passionate believer in broadening the interest in classical music, has developed a unique approach, designed to make it as easy as possible for both novices of classical music, as well as those who have already started down the path, to explore with confidence.＜/p＞ ＜p＞＜em＞Discovering Classical Music＜/em＞ concentrates on the greatest composers. The author takes you step-by-step into their most approachable music and, in some cases, boldly into some of the greatest works traditionally considered too difficult for newcomers. Rarely does a book offer such potential for continued enjoyment. This volume concentrates on the life, personality and music of Sergei Sergeyevich Prokofiev.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Camouflage Poems【電子書籍】[ Carol Muske-Dukes ]

＜p＞＜strong＞"Lies, wishes, fantasiesーall the weaponry of compassionate imagination at war with societyーdeploy with delicious satire in [Muske-Dukes's] first book." ー ＜em＞Library Journal＜/em＞＜/strong＞＜br /＞ A poet, novelist, critic, and essayist, Carol Muske-Dukes has established herself as one of the preeminent talents of modern American writing. Birth, loss, imprisonment, and renewal are among the subjects of ＜em＞Camouflage＜/em＞, her first published book of poems. These twenty-eight poems are a young writer's stream of consciousness set in formal verse. In "Photographer," Muske-Dukes slides between light and dark. "Salad Days: Nebraska, 1964," relives a plane ride over the state's rolling plains. And the tongue-in-cheek yet respectful "Swansong" evokes a childhood ballet class, taught by a faded prima ballerina. Each poem is a skin, a mask, a camouflage meant for survivalーa place of regeneration and change.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。