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This is a meticulously researched and superbly detailed biography of composer Jules Massenet, a musical prodigy who entered the Paris Conservatory at the age of ten in 1853 and was at the heart of Parisian musical life until his death in 1912. During his lifetime Massenet was one of the best known and most highly regarded musicians in all Europe. Although his works fell out of vogue for several decades after his death, the 1970s and 80s brought a renewal of interest in his work and a welcome series of new performances. Relying on primary sources for firsthand information, Irvine profiles the composer and draws a rich portrait of the fascinating era in which Massenet lived. The narrative begins in 1748 with the birth of Massenet`s grandfather, details the composer`s early years and family life, traces his educational career, and highlights important events in his life. This carefully documented biography of Massenet and his milieu is lively and readable, conveying a vivid sense of the life of a successful musician in the late nineteenth century. Along the way one meets numerous composers, conductors, singers, publishers, artists, writers, and critics - everyone who contributed to the exciting cultural ferment of the time. Massenet`s Paris was the city of expositions, a magnet for artistic talent and innovative ideas. As Massenet composed his first operas, Cezanne, Degas, Monet, Renoir, and their compatriots were unveiling the new Impressionism; Bizet, Faure, Wagner, Offenbach, Debussy, and Saint-Saens were his musical contemporaries. Great operatic performers such as Sibyl Sanderson, Emma Calve, Mary Garden, Geraldine Farrar, and Feodor Chaliapin were eager to star in the premier of anynew work by Massenet. The composer had many eminent students, including Gustave Charpentier, Lucien Hillemacher, and Reynaldo Hahn. In this period of extraordinary artistic vitality, Massenet was applauded by his arch-rival Saint-Saens as a sparkling diamond of French music. Alfred B AUTHOR: Demar Irvine
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Hobbies & Interests 
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 | The Woodwright's Eclectic Workshop by Roy Underhill
With his popular PBS series The Woodwright's Shop and his three previous books, Roy Underhill has inspired millions. In his fourth book, Underhill features step-by-step instructions for many projects featured on the television series in recent years. All projects are illustrated with photographs and measured drawings. AUTHOR: Roy Underhill
PUBLISHER: University of North Carolina Press
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Hobbies & Interests
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 | Progression Blackjack by Donald Dahl
Gain an better alternative to the card-counting strategy with Progression Blackjack . This book offers a revolutionary strategy for novices to master the game and for veteran players to consider previous books and methods obsolete. AUTHOR: Donald Dahl
PUBLISHER: Kensington Publishing Corporation
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Hobbies & Interests
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 | Grimmy Friends Don't Let Friends by Mike Peters
A new collection of Mother Goose and Grimm cartoons from the Pulitzer Prizewinner! AUTHOR: Mike Peters
PUBLISHER: Doherty, Tom Associates, LLC
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Humor
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 | Carving & Painting a Red-Tailed Hawk with Floyd Scholz by Curtis J. Badger
-- Sharp, full-color photographs clarify every step of the carving and painting process -- Carving tips from an award-winning artist -- Full-size, ready-to-use pattern is included In this second book of Stackpole`s Carving and Painting series, master carver Floyd Scholz shares his techniques for carving and finishing the regal red-tailed hawk. Carvers are led through all phases of the process from roughing out the major feather groups to carving the head and adding individual feathers. Then the finishing touches -- burning, texturing, and painting -- are fully described, enabling the carver to create a stunningly life-like hawk. Scholz`s valuable tips and advice, found throughout the book, will enhance any carving project. AUTHOR: Curtis J. Badger
PUBLISHER: Stackpole Books
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Hobbies & Interests
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 | Sesame Street Parents Christmas by Sesame Street Parents Magazine Staff
Educational and fun are the words that best describe this book featuring the Sesame Street TM characters. Children will be delighted when they open this book and find their favorite characters showing them how to make Christmas cookies, ornaments, and decorations. Their parents will be excited, too, when they see that Sesame Street Parents TM Christmas includes projects that their kids can make on their own. Over 70 projects are presented in full-color along with step-by-step instructions easy enough for kids to follow. AUTHOR: Sesame Street Parents Magazine Staff
PUBLISHER: Oxmoor House, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Hobbies & Interests
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