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Frigates-Sloops & Brigs

by James Henderson ...

Series series Pen & Sword Military Classics
Admiral Nelson's most frequent cry was for more frigates. Though not ships of the line these fast and powerful warships were the 'eyes of the fleet'. They enabled admirals to find where the enemy lay and his likely intentions, as well as patrolling vital trade routes and providing information from far-flung colonies. Together with their smaller cousins, the sloops and brigs of the Royal Navy, they ... Read more

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Admiral Nelson's most frequent cry was for more frigates. Though not ships of the line these fast and powerful warships were the 'eyes of the fleet'. They enabled admirals to find where the enemy lay and his likely intentions, as well as patrolling vital trade routes and providing information from far-flung colonies. Together with their smaller cousins, the sloops and brigs of the Royal Navy, they
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Richard Wagner His Life and His Dramas: A Biographical Study of the Man and an Explanation of His Work

by William James Henderson ...

The purpose of this book is to supply Wagner lovers with a single work which shall meet all their needs. The author has told the story of Wagner's life, explained his artistic aims, given the history of each of his great works, examined its literary sources, shown how Wagner utilised them, surveyed the musical plan of each drama, and set forth the meaning and purpose of its principal ideas. The ... Read more

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The purpose of this book is to supply Wagner lovers with a single work which shall meet all their needs. The author has told the story of Wagner's life, explained his artistic aims, given the history of each of his great works, examined its literary sources, shown how Wagner utilised them, surveyed the musical plan of each drama, and set forth the meaning and purpose of its principal ideas. The
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A History of the Brazil

by James Henderson ...

On the morning of the 14th of April, we discovered the high peaks of three of the Canary Islands at a great distance, Grand Canary bearing south-west, and Lanzarote and Fortaventura south-east. The world of waters which had hitherto, from its varied and sometimes terrific agitation, filled the imagination with awe, was now changed into a pacific, but grand expanse, that soothed and absorbed the ... Read more

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On the morning of the 14th of April, we discovered the high peaks of three of the Canary Islands at a great distance, Grand Canary bearing south-west, and Lanzarote and Fortaventura south-east. The world of waters which had hitherto, from its varied and sometimes terrific agitation, filled the imagination with awe, was now changed into a pacific, but grand expanse, that soothed and absorbed the
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How Music Developed: A Critical and Explanatory Account of the Growth of Modern Music

by William James Henderson ...

IN reading any history of the development of music as an art one must ever bear in mind the fact that music was also developing at the same time as a popular mode of expression, and that the two processes were separate. The cultivation of modern music as an art was begun by the medieval priests of the Roman Catholic Church, who were endeavoring to arrange a liturgy for their service, and it is due ... Read more

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IN reading any history of the development of music as an art one must ever bear in mind the fact that music was also developing at the same time as a popular mode of expression, and that the two processes were separate. The cultivation of modern music as an art was begun by the medieval priests of the Roman Catholic Church, who were endeavoring to arrange a liturgy for their service, and it is due
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Some Forerunners of Italian Opera

by William James Henderson ...

The modern entertainment called opera is a child of the Roman Catholic Church. What might be described as operatic tendencies in the music of worship date further back than the foundation of Christianity. The Egyptians were accustomed to sing "jubilations" to their gods, and these consisted of florid cadences on prolonged vowel sounds. The Greeks caroled on vowels in honor of their deities. From ... Read more

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The modern entertainment called opera is a child of the Roman Catholic Church. What might be described as operatic tendencies in the music of worship date further back than the foundation of Christianity. The Egyptians were accustomed to sing "jubilations" to their gods, and these consisted of florid cadences on prolonged vowel sounds. The Greeks caroled on vowels in honor of their deities. From
... Read more
A history of the Brazil

Geography, commerce, colonization, native inhabitants

by James Henderson ...

In "A History of Brazil," James Henderson meticulously chronicles the complex tapestry of Brazil's past from its pre-colonial roots to the contemporary socio-political landscape. The book employs a compelling narrative style, interweaving primary sources with critical analysis, which not only makes the historical events accessible but also profoundly engaging. Henderson's scholarship dives deep ... Read more

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In "A History of Brazil," James Henderson meticulously chronicles the complex tapestry of Brazil's past from its pre-colonial roots to the contemporary socio-political landscape. The book employs a compelling narrative style, interweaving primary sources with critical analysis, which not only makes the historical events accessible but also profoundly engaging. Henderson's scholarship dives deep
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The Frigates

An Account of the Lighter Warships of the Napoleonic Wars

by James Henderson ...

A naval history of the ships and personalities of the Nelson period. The sources used include accounts of the Napoleonic Wars, ships' logs, Admiralty documents, private and official reports, letters and contemporary descriptions. ... Read more

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A naval history of the ships and personalities of the Nelson period. The sources used include accounts of the Napoleonic Wars, ships' logs, Admiralty documents, private and official reports, letters and contemporary descriptions.
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Africa Lives in My Soul: Responses to an African Childhood

by Nancy Henderson-James ...

How do missionary kids really feel about growing up in Africa? This heartfelt book exposes their raw feelings about their childhoods in Angola and Congo from the 1930s to the 1960s. Variously called third culture kids, global nomads,or MKs, we share an overwhelming love for Africa along with a lifelong sense of not belonging in the countries of our parents.This book is based on a survey of adult ... Read more

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How do missionary kids really feel about growing up in Africa? This heartfelt book exposes their raw feelings about their childhoods in Angola and Congo from the 1930s to the 1960s. Variously called third culture kids, global nomads,or MKs, we share an overwhelming love for Africa along with a lifelong sense of not belonging in the countries of our parents.This book is based on a survey of adult
... Read more
All My Parents

Seeking a Sense of Self in Family

by Nancy Henderson-James ...

In All My Parents: Seeking a Sense of Self in Family, Nancy Henderson-James contemplates the impact of her ancestors and descendents on her relationship to family. She delves into the lives of parents and grandparents and how their personality traits and passions affected her. When she married at 23, her husband's family also influenced her and their children, who at times stepped in to teach her ... Read more

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In All My Parents: Seeking a Sense of Self in Family, Nancy Henderson-James contemplates the impact of her ancestors and descendents on her relationship to family. She delves into the lives of parents and grandparents and how their personality traits and passions affected her. When she married at 23, her husband's family also influenced her and their children, who at times stepped in to teach her
... Read more
International Partnership in Russia

Conclusions from the Oil and Gas Industry

by James Henderson, Alastair Ferguson ...

Series series Economics and Finance (R0)
International Partnership in Russia provides a unique insight into the joint ventures formed by international oil companies in Russia during the post-Soviet era. It outlines the highs and lows in their fortunes and analyses the reasons for their successes and failures. ... Read more

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International Partnership in Russia provides a unique insight into the joint ventures formed by international oil companies in Russia during the post-Soviet era. It outlines the highs and lows in their fortunes and analyses the reasons for their successes and failures.
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Black Holes: Exploring the Mysteries of the Universe for Children (Everything You Need to Know About Black Holes and Black Hole Physics)

by James Henderson ...

This is not just another physics book. It’s a definitive, accessible guide for anyone fascinated by space, time, and the fabric of reality. With ten essential concepts every aspiring astrophysicist should master, and forward-looking insights into upcoming antimatter missions, you’ll gain both clarity and excitement for what lies ahead in the cosmos. Don’t just observe the universe—understand it. ... Read more

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This is not just another physics book. It’s a definitive, accessible guide for anyone fascinated by space, time, and the fabric of reality. With ten essential concepts every aspiring astrophysicist should master, and forward-looking insights into upcoming antimatter missions, you’ll gain both clarity and excitement for what lies ahead in the cosmos. Don’t just observe the universe—understand it.
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At Home Abroad

An American Girl in Africa

by Nancy Henderson-James ...

At Home Abroad is a stunning autobiography of Nancy Henderson-James's youth in Africa. Heart-wrenching is her uprooting at age 15 when the war for independence began, from Angola, whose natural world, people, customs, languages she so loved. Nancy bravely and articulately recounts a true saga of personal loss and bereavement. But out of the crucible of conflicts between herself and her parents, ... Read more

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At Home Abroad is a stunning autobiography of Nancy Henderson-James's youth in Africa. Heart-wrenching is her uprooting at age 15 when the war for independence began, from Angola, whose natural world, people, customs, languages she so loved. Nancy bravely and articulately recounts a true saga of personal loss and bereavement. But out of the crucible of conflicts between herself and her parents,
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