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Author : Kelly Oliver
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2022
Category : Detective and mystery stories
ISBN : 1804831565
Author : Kelly Oliver
Publisher : Boldwood Books Ltd
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2022-11-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781804831557
Agatha Christie meets Downton Abbey in the Fiona Figg and Kitty Lane Mystery series opener. Can Fiona catch a killer and find a decent cup of tea before her mustache wax melts? 1917. New York. Notorious spy, Fredrick Fredricks, has invited Fiona to Carnegie Hall to hear a famous soprano. It’s an opportunity the War Office can’t turn down. Fiona and Clifford are soon on their way, but not before Fiona is saddled with chaperon duties for Captain Hall’s niece. Is Fiona a spy or a glorified babysitter? From the minute Fiona meets the soprano aboard the RMS Adriatic it’s treble on the high C’s. Fiona sees something—or someone—thrown overboard, and then she overhears a chemist plotting in German with one of her own countrymen! And the trouble doesn’t stop when they disembark. Soon Fiona is doing time with a group of suffragettes and investigating America’s most impressive inventor Thomas Edison. When her number one suspect turns up dead at the opera and Fredrick Fredricks is caught red-handed, it looks like it’s finally curtains for the notorious spy. But all the evidence points to his innocence. Will Fiona change her tune and clear her nemesis’ name? Or will she do her duty? And just what is she going to do with the pesky Kitty Lane? Not to mention swoon-worthy Archie Somersby . . . If Fiona’s going to come out on top, she’s going to have to make the most difficult decision of her life: the choice between her head and her heart.
Author : Kelly Oliver
Publisher : Historia
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2020-03-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1947915282
File clerk, Miss Fiona Fig, desperate for any adventure to help her forget her philandering husband, becomes a spy for British Intelligence during WWI.
Author : Kelly Oliver
Publisher : U of Minnesota Press
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2001-01-01
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0816636273
Challenging the fundamental tenet of the multicultural movement -- that social struggles turning upon race, gender, and sexuality are struggles for recognition -- this work offers a powerful critique of current conceptions of identity and subjectivity based on Hegelian notions of recognition. The author's critical engagement with major texts of contemporary philosophy prepares the way for a highly original conception of ethics based on witnessing. Central to this project is Oliver's contention that the demand for recognition is a symptom of the pathology of oppression that perpetuates subject-object and same-different hierarchies. While theorists across the disciplines of the humanities and social sciences focus their research on multiculturalism around the struggle for recognition, Oliver argues that the actual texts and survivors' accounts from the aftermath of the Holocaust and slavery are testimonials to a pathos that is "beyond recognition". Oliver traces many of the problems with the recognition model of subjective identity to a particular notion of vision presupposed in theories of recognition and misrecognition. Contesting the idea of an objectifying gaze, she reformulates vision as a loving look that facilitates connection rather than necessitates alienation. As an alternative, Oliver develops a theory of witnessing subjectivity. She suggests that the notion of witnessing, with its double meaning as either eyewitness or bearing witness to the unseen, is more promising than recognition for describing the onset and sustenance of subjectivity. Subjectivity is born out of and sustained by the process of witnessing -- the possibility of address and response -- which puts ethicalobligations at its heart.
Author : Kelly Oliver
Publisher : Boldwood Books Ltd
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2023-04-25
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781804831724
“Perfect for fans of Downton Abbey and Maisie Dobbs.” BookTrib 'A fun, mix of whodunnit and thriller!' T. A. Williams 'Fast-paced, tongue-in-cheek spy romp. Enjoy the ride!' Frances Evesham Cairo. December 1917. Following a tip-off from notorious spy Fredrick Fredricks, Fiona Figg and Kitty Lane of British Intelligence find themselves in the hustle and bustle of Egypt. But ancient mummies aren’t the only bodies buried in the tombs of Cairo. When a young French archeologist is found dead in a tomb in the desert with his head bashed in, and an undercover British agent goes missing, the threat moves closer to home. As they dig deeper, soon Fiona and Kitty uncover a treasure trove of suspects, including competing excavators, jealous husbands, secret lovers, and belligerent spies! Fiona wonders if the notorious Fredrick Fredricks could be behind the murders? Or is the plot even more sinister? One thing is clear – If Fiona and Kitty can’t catch the killer, they might end up sharing a sarcophagus with Nefertiti. With humor as dry as the Arabian desert, and pacing as fast as a spitting camel, Fiona and Kitty are back in another sparkling adventure, this time in WW1 Egypt. What readers are saying about Kelly Oliver: "Will keep you turning the pages and laughing all the way!" Dianne Freeman 'The perfect wartime spy; Fiona Figg is smart, sneaky, and full of surprises... A fun whodunit that will keep you turning the pages!” Cathi Stoler, author of The Murder On The Rocks Mysteries. “A cross between an Agatha Christie and a Sherlock Holmes sleuthing story. Just brilliant!” NetGalley Reviewer "Covert in Cairo is simply delightful. Kelly Oliver’s immersive prose brings World War I era Egypt to life. Fiona Figg — with her tools, wigs, and disguises — is a sleuth you can’t help but root for." S.K. Golden, author of the Pinnacle Hotel Mystery series. "This historical mystery delivers twists and turns. I can't wait for the next one!" Muddy Rose Reviews "I love Fiona Figg!" Margaret Mizushima “Couldn't put it down.” Amazon Reviewer"A perfect blend of wit, fun, and intrigue." Debra Goldstein “I am hooked on these amazing characters.”Amazon Reviewer "A fun diversion with an entertaining female lead."Kirkus Reviews “Fans of Susan Elia MacNeal will gobble up this series! Highly recommend." L.A. Chandlar “Diabolical plot twists, interesting red herrings, colorful characters, make this a good whodunit.” NetGalley Reviewer
Author : Michael Edmondson, Ph.D.
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2019-11-08
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781794702899
This publication represents over ten years of note taking involving backstories, historical events, and academic research. Once the notes exceeded 200 the idea of a daily question came to mind. This is the third year for the Navigate the Chaos publication that contains 366 daily questions to consider. (2020 is a leap year) Since self-awareness forms the foundation for both personal growth and professional development, these questions served as a daily reminder to think about a critical issue related to your growth as a person and as a professional. Before you start your day, during lunch, or prior to going to bed, consider asking yourself the daily Navigate the Chaos question. See if you can find a few minutes to reflect upon a specific trait, habit, or idea. Dedicating a few minutes each day can help you increase your self-awareness as you look to grow personally and professionally.
Author : Kelly Oliver
Publisher : A Fiona Figg Mystery
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2021-01-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1947915908
File clerk turned secret agent Fiona Figg is up to her fake eyebrows in missing maids, jewel thieves, double agents, and high treason in 1915 Paris.
Author : Paul Starobin
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2009-05-28
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781101057285
Farsighted and fascinating predictions for a new world order Veteran international correspondent Paul Starobin masterfully mixes fresh reportage with rigorous historical analysis to envision a world in which the United States is no longer the dominant superpower. Following an insightful study of America's global ascendency, Starobin provides the reasons for America's waning influence and explores five possible paths for the future, each of which is already in the making: A global chaos that could be dark or happy; a multipolar order of nation-states; a global Chinese imperium; an age of global city-states; or a universal civilization leading to world government. Starobin's tone is somber but in the end hopeful-the world after America need not be a disaster for America, and may even be liberating.
Author : Elizabeth Peters
Publisher : Grand Central Publishing
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2010-03-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0446573221
Bestselling author Peters brings back 19th-century Egyptologist Amelia Peabody and her entourage in a delicious caper that digs up mystery in the shadow of the pyramids.
Author : Carol J. Binkowski
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 251 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2016-03-22
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780786498727
Carnegie Hall is recognized worldwide, associated with the heights of artistic achievement and a multitude of famous performers. Yet its beginnings are not so well known. In 1887, a chance encounter on a steamship bound for Europe brought young conductor Walter Damrosch together with millionaire philanthropist Andrew Carnegie and his new wife, Louise. Their subsequent friendship led to the building of this groundbreaking concert space. This book provides the first comprehensive account of the conception and building of Carnegie Hall, which culminated in a five-day opening festival in May 1891, featuring spectacular music, a host of performers and Tchaikovsky as a special guest conductor.
Author : Maria Noriega Rachwal
Publisher : Second Story Press
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2015-10-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9781927583883
In the 1940s it was unheard of for women to be members of a professional orchestra, let alone play "masculine" instruments like the bass or trombone. Yet despite these formidable challenges, the Montreal Women's Symphony Orchestra (MWSO) became the only all-women orchestra in Canadian history. Formed in 1940, the MWSO became the first orchestra to represent Canada in New York City's Carnegie Hall and one of its members also became the first Canadian black woman to play in a symphony in Carnegie Hall. While the MWSO has paved the way for contemporary female musicians, the stories of these women are largely missing from historical records. From Kitchen to Carnegie Hall illuminates these revolutionary stories, including the life of the incredible Ethel Stark, the co-founder and conductor of the MWSO. Ethel's work opened doors of equal opportunity for marginalized groups and played an important role in breaking gender stereotypes in the Canadian music world.
Author : Manuel Betancourt
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2020-05-14
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781501355110
On the night of Sunday, April 23, 1961 Judy Garland made history. That's no hyperbole. Surrounded by a throng of ecstatic fans (3,165 to be exact), the legendary performer delivered a concert in Carnegie Hall the live recording of which became, upon release, an unlikely pop cultural phenomenon. Judy at Carnegie Hall, the two-disc set that captured all 25 numbers she performed that night, went on to spend more than 70 weeks on the Billboard charts, win four Grammy Awards--including Album of the Year (making it the first live music album and the first album by a female performer to win the category)--and become, in the process, the fastest-selling two-disc set in history. What the recording highlights, and what's made it an enduring classic in a class of its own, is the palpable connection between the songstress and her fans. "Indeed," The New York Times reported in its review of the evening's proceedings, "what actually was to have been a concert--and was--also turned into something not too remote from a revival meeting." By looking at her song choices, her stage banter, the album's cultural impact, and her place in the gay pantheon, this book argues that Judy's palpable connection with her fans is precisely what her Capitol Records' two-disc album captured.
Author : Catherine Tackley
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2012-10-19
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780199911035
On January 16, 1938 Benny Goodman brought his swing orchestra to America's venerated home of European classical music, Carnegie Hall. The resulting concert - widely considered one of the most significant events in American music history - helped to usher jazz and swing music into the American cultural mainstream. This reputation has been perpetuated by Columbia Records' 1950 release of the concert on LP. Now, in Benny Goodman's Famous 1938 Carnegie Hall Jazz Concert, jazz scholar and musician Catherine Tackley provides the first in depth, scholarly study of this seminal concert and recording. Combining rigorous documentary and archival research with close analysis of the recording, Tackley strips back the accumulated layers of interpretation and meaning to assess the performance in its original context, and explore what the material has come to represent in its recorded form. Taking a complete view of the concert, she examines the rich cultural setting in which it took place, and analyzes the compositions, arrangements and performances themselves, before discussing the immediate reception, and lasting legacy and impact of this storied event and album. As the definitive study of one of the most important recordings of the twentieth-century, Benny Goodman's Famous 1938 Carnegie Hall Jazz Concert is a must-read for all serious jazz fans, musicians and scholars.
Author : Mark Tucker
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 564 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0195093917
A collection of writings by and about Duke Ellington and his place in jazz history.
Author : Paul Starobin
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 067002094X
A veteran international correspondent uses rigorous historical analysis and current events to predict and describe a world in which the United States is no longer the dominant superpower, and explores five different possible scenarios of the future.