Was geschieht, wenn vier Individualisten mit völlig unterschiedlichen Talenten und Persönlichkeiten aufeinandertreffen und gemeinsam Musikgeschichte schreiben? "Königliche Frequenz: Die Biografie über Queen" nimmt Sie mit auf eine Reise durch die Entstehung, Entwicklung und das Vermächtnis einer der einflussreichsten Rockbands aller Zeiten. Von Freddies Kindheit in Sansibar und seiner Suche nach Identität über Brian Mays wissenschaftliche Akribie beim Bau der legendären "Red Special" bis hin zu Roger Taylors unverwechselbarem Falsett und John Deacons zurückhaltender Genialität am Bass - dieses Buch beleuchtet die einzigartigen Wege, die Queen zu einer kreativen Einheit verschmolzen. Die Anfänge in der Londoner Szene, die ersten Studiojahre und die Entwicklung des ikonischen Queen-Wappens werden ebenso lebendig wie die bahnbrechenden Produktionstechniken, mit denen die Band den Sound der 1970er und 1980er Jahre prägte. Jedes Kapitel widmet sich den musikalischen Meilensteinen: Von den frühen Alben und dem explosiven Erfolg von "Bohemian Rhapsody" über Stadionhymnen wie "We Will Rock You" und "Another One Bites the Dust" bis hin zu den legendären Live-Auftritten in Wembley, Budapest und beim Live Aid. Auch die Soloprojekte der Bandmitglieder, die Herausforderungen der späten Jahre und das emotionale Vermächtnis nach Freddie Mercurys Tod werden anschaulich dargestellt. Mit informativen Texten und eindrucksvollen Bildern bietet dieses Buch einen umfassenden Einblick in die Welt von Queen - von den ersten Proben bis zum letzten Akkord. Ein ideales Geschenk für Fans, Musikliebhaber und alle, die die Faszination dieser Band verstehen wollen. Das erwartet Sie beim Kauf dieses Buches: - Umfassende Biografie aller vier Queen-Mitglieder - Detaillierte Kapitel zu Alben, Songs und legendären Konzerten - Großformatige Fotos aus allen Schaffensphasen - Hintergrundwissen zu Instrumenten, Produktion und Songwriting - Perfekt als Geschenk für Queen-Fans und Musikinteressierte

È il 1644 in Inghilterra. La guerra civile tra i seguaci del re Carlo I e i sostenitori del Parlamento infuria, e divide contee, contrade e famiglie, distruggendo antichi patti e legami secolari. Judith Marsh, figlia di Lord William, nobile fanciulla innamorata e incinta di John Mainwaring, è costretta ad abbandonare il suo illustre casato e a rifugiarsi in un villaggio di umili contadini. Per Lord William, schierato anima e corpo dalla parte del re, una figlia che reca in grembo un Mainwaring, un discendente del conte di Rosswood che ha osato abbracciare la causa dei ribelli del Parlamento, sarebbe, infatti, un autentico disonore. Privata dei suoi averi, del suo rango e persino del suo nome, lontana da John, perso da qualche parte nella guerra contro i realisti, in una misera stanza umida della casa dei paesani cui si è presentata come Judith St. Clare, la figlia dei Marsh, antichissima famiglia di origine normanna, partorisce la sua creatura. Judith fa appena in tempo a udire il pianto della sua bambina e a decidere di chiamarla Amber, che, tra bacinelle di peltro, vasetti di unguenti e cordicelle scure, esala il suo ultimo respiro. Amber St. Clare cresce così da sola, in uno sperduto villaggio di contadini. Sarebbe probabilmente destinata a vivere lì il resto dei suoi giorni se, a diciassette anni, non emanasse dalla sua figura una rigogliosa e aristocratica esuberanza e una bellezza senza pari. Postfazione di Barbara Taylor Bradford. Das Urheberrecht an bibliographischen und produktbeschreibenden Daten und an den bereitgestellten Bildern liegt bei Informazioni Editoriali, I.E. S.r.l., oder beim Herausgeber oder demjenigen, der die Genehmigung erteilt hat. Alle Rechte vorbehalten.

È il 1644 in Inghilterra. La guerra civile tra i seguaci del re Carlo I e i sostenitori del Parlamento infuria, e divide contee, contrade e famiglie, distruggendo antichi patti e legami secolari. Judith Marsh, figlia di Lord William, nobile fanciulla innamorata e incinta di John Mainwaring, è costretta ad abbandonare il suo illustre casato e a rifugiarsi in un villaggio di umili contadini. Per Lord William, schierato anima e corpo dalla parte del re, una figlia che reca in grembo un Mainwaring, un discendente del conte di Rosswood che ha osato abbracciare la causa dei ribelli del Parlamento, sarebbe, infatti, un autentico disonore. Privata dei suoi averi, del suo rango e persino del suo nome, lontana da John, perso da qualche parte nella guerra contro i realisti, in una misera stanza umida della casa dei paesani cui si è presentata come Judith St. Clare, la figlia dei Marsh, antichissima famiglia di origine normanna, partorisce la sua creatura. Judith fa appena in tempo a udire il pianto della sua bambina e a decidere di chiamarla Amber, che, tra bacinelle di peltro, vasetti di unguenti e cordicelle scure, esala il suo ultimo respiro. Amber St. Clare cresce così da sola, in uno sperduto villaggio di contadini. Sarebbe probabilmente destinata a vivere lì il resto dei suoi giorni se, a diciassette anni, non emanasse dalla sua figura una rigogliosa e aristocratica esuberanza e una bellezza senza pari. Postfazione di Barbara Taylor Bradford. Das Urheberrecht an bibliographischen und produktbeschreibenden Daten und an den bereitgestellten Bildern liegt bei Informazioni Editoriali, I.E. S.r.l., oder beim Herausgeber oder demjenigen, der die Genehmigung erteilt hat. Alle Rechte vorbehalten.

Heumann, Hans-Günter, arr. Altes Fieber (Toten Hosen, Die) Applaus, Applaus (Sportfreunde Stiller) Beneath Your Beautiful (Labyrinth ft. Emeli Sandé) Burning (Einaudi, Ludovico) Candle in the Wind (Elton John) Castle of Glass (Linkin Park) Clair de Lune (aus 'Twilight') Clocks (Coldplay) Close Cover (Mertens, Wim) Crying in the Rain (Everly Brothers/Aha) Dreaming of Bag End (aus 'Der Hobbit: Eine unerwartete Reise') Once Around the World (Cro) Everything at Once (Lenka) Gangnam Style (PSY) Get Lucky (Daft Punk) Girl on Fire (Alicia Keys) Hero (Family of the Year) Ho Hey (The Lumineers) Hometown Glory (Adele) Hope Dies Last (Heumann, Hans-Günter) How to Save a Life (The Fray) I Knew You Were Trouble (Taylor Swift) I See You (Leona Lewis) (aus 'Avatar') I Will Wait (Mumford & Sons) Impossible (The Lumineers) Impossible (James Arthur) Indigo Girl (Watershed) Into the West (Annie Lennox) (aus 'Der Herr der Ringe') Jenseits der Stille (aus 'Beyond the Silence') Just Give Me a Reason (Pink ft. Nate Ruess) Let Her Go (Passenger) Lights (Ellie Goulding) Locked Out of Heaven (Bruno Mars) Love Me Again (John Newman) Main Theme from Game of Thrones (aus 'Game of Thrones') Mirrors (Justin Timberlake) Moon River (aus 'Frühstück bei Tiffany') More Than Words (Extreme) Price Tag (Jessie J ft. B.O.B) Read All About It (aus 'Der Herr der Ringe') Read All About It (Emeli Sandé) Run (Leona Lewis) She's Got That Light (Orange Blue) Skinny Love (Birdy) Stay (Rihanna ft. Mikky Ekko) The Artist (aus 'The Artist') The Ballad of Love (Heumann, Hans-Günter) The Heart Asks Pleasure First (aus 'Das Piano') Troublemaker (Olly Murs ft. Flo Rida) Wake Me Up (Avicii) We Are Young (Fun ft. Janelle Monáe) Wrecking Ball (Miley Cyrus).

In some ways, I didn't - don't - want to remember any of it. Which is not to say that one ever forgets. I don't know any journalist who worked through the Troubles, with its relentless cycle of murders and doorstepping the homes of the dead and funerals and yet more murders, who isn't haunted from time to time by being an eyewitness to evil, to heartache and, yes, to courage too. GAIL WALKER , editor, Belfast Telegraph In Reporting the Troubles sixty-eight renowned journalists tell their stories of working in Northern Ireland during the Troubles - the victims that they have never forgotten, the events that have never left them, and the lasting impact of the experience of working through those years. The result is a compelling account of one of the most turbulent periods in recent history, told by the journalists who reported on it. Beginning in 1968 with an eyewitness report of the day that civil rights protestors clashed with the police in Derry, the journalists give candid accounts of the years that followed - arriving on the scene of major atrocities; knocking on the doors of bereaved relatives; maintaining objectivity in the face of threats from paramilitaries and pressure from the state; and always the absolute commitment to telling the truth. This is a landmark book - a history of the Troubles told by the journalists who were on the ground from the beginning and including many of the biggest names in journalism from the last fifty years. Reporting the Troubles is a remarkable act of remembrance that is raw, thought provoking and profoundly moving. Contributors: Kate Adie, Martin Bell, Nicholas Denis, Sean O'Neill, David Armstrong, Wendy Austin, Trevor Birney, Suzanne Breen, Gordon Burns, Anne Cadwallader, Michael Cairns, Jim Campbell, Paul Clark, John Coghlan, Martin Cowley, Ed Curran, David Davin-Power, Deaglán de Bréadún, John Devine, Noel Doran, Noreen Erskine, Paul Faith, Robert Fisk, Derval Fitzsimons, Tommie Gorman, Katie Hannon, Deric Henderson, Eamonn Holmes, Gloria Hunniford, John Irvine, Jeanie Johnston, Alan Jones, Hugh Jordan, Richard Kay, Martin Lindsay, Ivan Little, Jane Loughrey, Eamonn Mallie, Ray Managh, Steven McCaffery, Justine McCarthy, Alf McCreary, Denzil McDaniel, Henry McDonald, Jim McDowell, Eddie McIlwaine, Susan McKay, David McKittrick, Ivan McMichael, Gerry Moriarty, John Mullin, Bill Neely, Miriam O'Callaghan, Conor O'Clery, Sister Martina Purdy, Ken Reid, Brian Rowan, Chris Ryder, Gerald Seymour, Sam Smyth, Peter Taylor, Alex Thomson, Chris Moore, Gail Walker, David Walmsley, Ian Woods, Robin Walsh.

“I LOVE THE GRAY MAN.”—#1 New York Times bestselling author Lee Child “BOURNE FOR THE NEW MILLENNIUM.”—New York Times bestselling author James Rollins Praise for Mission Critical “This novel is vintage Greaney, with a tight plot, a ticking clock, and a sympathetic antihero…This is good, Clancy-esque entertainment. May the evildoers of the world have nightmares that Violator becomes a real person.”— Kirkus Reviews “The latest in the Gray Man series continues to demonstrate why Greaney belongs in the upper echelon of special-ops thriller authors.”— Booklist (starred review) “Greaney knows what military action fans want and delivers in spades.”— Publishers Weekly “Mesmerizing…Equal parts revenge drama and conspiracy tale, Mission Critical combines the best of John le Carré and Robert Ludlum. Greaney has fashioned a masterpiece of an action thriller, mixed with deep-seated global politics, placing him on level footing with the likes of Brad Thor, Brad Taylor and the late, great Vince Flynn.”— Providence Journal “The latest in the Gray Man series continues to demonstrate why Greaney belongs in the upper echelon of special-ops thriller authors.”— Booklist (starred review) Praise for Agent in Place “Reminiscent of John le Carré…Exquisite in its execution, the relentlessly riveting, “Agent in Place” firmly plants Greaney alongside Brad Taylor and Brad Thor as the masters of this thriller subgenre.” —Providence Journal “Readers of the great Tom Clancy will salivate over this fast-moving and well-plotted yarn, which is part of a consistently appealing series in which each assignment is billed as the most dangerous ever. Somehow, Greaney cranks out one winner after another. That's a lot of work for the Gray Man and plenty of vicarious pleasure for thriller fans.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Greaney’s steady escalation of the risks that Court faces, and the exceedingly clever ways he tackles them, make this entry in the exemplary Gray Man series a can’t-miss.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) Praise for Gunmetal Gray “Fans of RPG, Hong Kong action films, and high-octane storytelling will love the Gray Man, who battles full-bore through this fast-paced series.”— The Washington Post “A nonstop barrage of action.”— The Memphis Commercial Appeal “Jam-packed with action and adventure. It is as modern as tomorrow’s headlines and moves with fascinating speed from country to country.”— Lincoln Journal Star “This one is fat, fast, and fun. Clancy’s spirit lives on.”— Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Seminar paper from the year 2006 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Literature, grade: 1,0, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (Department of English and Linguistics), course: Seminar Victorian Melodrama, language: English, abstract: In this paper, we will be concerned with concepts of manhood in Victorian melodrama, based on "Black-Ey¿d Susan" by Douglas Jerrold (1829), "Money" by Edward Bulwer-Lytton (1840), "Masks and Faces" by Charles Reade and Tom Taylor (1852), "The Ticket-of-Leave Man" by Tom Taylor (1863), "Lady Audley¿s Secret" by Colin Henry Hazlewood (1863), and "Caste" by Thomas William Robertson (1867). For a comprehensive analysis of the two main characters of every play, the hero and the villain (3.1 and 3.2), the general characteristics and attendant circumstances of Victorian melodrama will be delineated (2.1 and 2.2). In chapter (3), the characteristic traits of heroes and villains will be elaborated and we shall see in which respect they differ and which traits they possibly share. The last chapter will attempt a conclusive explanation as to their differences and the origins thereof. In order to illuminate the various facets of manhood and gentlemanliness, this paper will largely draw upon the ideas of John Ruskin concerning the nature of man. Some plays, however, do not have villains or heroes who strictly conform to stereotypes or clearly designate pure evil or pure goodness. Some villainous characters are not innately evil and can be brought back to the good side. Conversely, a hero is not necessarily an innately good character but can fall prey to temptations. The villainous and the virtuous do not only distinguish themselves from one another by their morals but also by varying degrees of manliness or gentlemanliness respectively. The question that shall concern us here is in which way do they differ concerning masculinity in general and in gentlemanliness in particular. Is it justified to view the hero as being manlier than the villain?

“I LOVE THE GRAY MAN.”—#1 New York Times bestselling author Lee Child “BOURNE FOR THE NEW MILLENNIUM.”—New York Times bestselling author James Rollins Praise for Mission Critical “This novel is vintage Greaney, with a tight plot, a ticking clock, and a sympathetic antihero…This is good, Clancy-esque entertainment. May the evildoers of the world have nightmares that Violator becomes a real person.”— Kirkus Reviews “The latest in the Gray Man series continues to demonstrate why Greaney belongs in the upper echelon of special-ops thriller authors.”— Booklist (starred review) “Greaney knows what military action fans want and delivers in spades.”— Publishers Weekly “Mesmerizing…Equal parts revenge drama and conspiracy tale, Mission Critical combines the best of John le Carré and Robert Ludlum. Greaney has fashioned a masterpiece of an action thriller, mixed with deep-seated global politics, placing him on level footing with the likes of Brad Thor, Brad Taylor and the late, great Vince Flynn.”— Providence Journal “The latest in the Gray Man series continues to demonstrate why Greaney belongs in the upper echelon of special-ops thriller authors.”— Booklist (starred review) Praise for Agent in Place “Reminiscent of John le Carré…Exquisite in its execution, the relentlessly riveting, “Agent in Place” firmly plants Greaney alongside Brad Taylor and Brad Thor as the masters of this thriller subgenre.” —Providence Journal “Readers of the great Tom Clancy will salivate over this fast-moving and well-plotted yarn, which is part of a consistently appealing series in which each assignment is billed as the most dangerous ever. Somehow, Greaney cranks out one winner after another. That's a lot of work for the Gray Man and plenty of vicarious pleasure for thriller fans.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Greaney’s steady escalation of the risks that Court faces, and the exceedingly clever ways he tackles them, make this entry in the exemplary Gray Man series a can’t-miss.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) Praise for Gunmetal Gray “Fans of RPG, Hong Kong action films, and high-octane storytelling will love the Gray Man, who battles full-bore through this fast-paced series.”— The Washington Post “A nonstop barrage of action.”— The Memphis Commercial Appeal “Jam-packed with action and adventure. It is as modern as tomorrow’s headlines and moves with fascinating speed from country to country.”— Lincoln Journal Star “This one is fat, fast, and fun. Clancy’s spirit lives on.”— Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

“I LOVE THE GRAY MAN.”—#1 New York Times bestselling author Lee Child “BOURNE FOR THE NEW MILLENNIUM.”—New York Times bestselling author James Rollins Praise for Mission Critical “This novel is vintage Greaney, with a tight plot, a ticking clock, and a sympathetic antihero…This is good, Clancy-esque entertainment. May the evildoers of the world have nightmares that Violator becomes a real person.”— Kirkus Reviews “The latest in the Gray Man series continues to demonstrate why Greaney belongs in the upper echelon of special-ops thriller authors.”— Booklist (starred review) “Greaney knows what military action fans want and delivers in spades.”— Publishers Weekly “Mesmerizing…Equal parts revenge drama and conspiracy tale, Mission Critical combines the best of John le Carré and Robert Ludlum. Greaney has fashioned a masterpiece of an action thriller, mixed with deep-seated global politics, placing him on level footing with the likes of Brad Thor, Brad Taylor and the late, great Vince Flynn.”— Providence Journal “The latest in the Gray Man series continues to demonstrate why Greaney belongs in the upper echelon of special-ops thriller authors.”— Booklist (starred review) Praise for Agent in Place “Reminiscent of John le Carré…Exquisite in its execution, the relentlessly riveting, “Agent in Place” firmly plants Greaney alongside Brad Taylor and Brad Thor as the masters of this thriller subgenre.” —Providence Journal “Readers of the great Tom Clancy will salivate over this fast-moving and well-plotted yarn, which is part of a consistently appealing series in which each assignment is billed as the most dangerous ever. Somehow, Greaney cranks out one winner after another. That's a lot of work for the Gray Man and plenty of vicarious pleasure for thriller fans.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Greaney’s steady escalation of the risks that Court faces, and the exceedingly clever ways he tackles them, make this entry in the exemplary Gray Man series a can’t-miss.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) Praise for Gunmetal Gray “Fans of RPG, Hong Kong action films, and high-octane storytelling will love the Gray Man, who battles full-bore through this fast-paced series.”— The Washington Post “A nonstop barrage of action.”— The Memphis Commercial Appeal “Jam-packed with action and adventure. It is as modern as tomorrow’s headlines and moves with fascinating speed from country to country.”— Lincoln Journal Star “This one is fat, fast, and fun. Clancy’s spirit lives on.”— Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Leicht arrangierte Popsongs für Anfänger Geordnet nach Schwierigkeitsgrad Klaviernoten Tempoangaben Akkordsymbole Fingersätze und Texte Schnell einsteigen sicher spielen - bekannte Pop-Klassiker am Klavier Bosworth Music Die ersten 50 Pop Classics/Piano ist der ideale Einstieg in die Welt der Popmusik am Klavier. Die Sammlung richtet sich speziell an Anfänger und bietet leicht arrangierte Popsongs die schnelle Erfolgserlebnisse ermöglichen und dauerhaft motivieren. Die Stücke sind übersichtlich nach Schwierigkeitsgrad geordnet und unterstützen einen strukturierten Lernfortschritt. Klaviernoten Tempoangaben Akkordsymbole Fingersätze und Texte sorgen für eine klare Orientierung und machen das Üben besonders praxisnah und verständlich. Inhalt: In My Mind [Dynoro] I Have a Dream [ABBA] Birds Of A Feather [Billie Eilish] A Million Dreams [P!nk] My Favorite Things (from THE SOUND OF MUSIC) Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life [Monty Python] Wellerman (Traditional) And I Love Her [The Beatles] Mercedes Benz [Janis Joplin] Old Town Road [Lil Nas X] Wish You Were Here [Pink Floyd] All Of Me [John Legend] Easy On Me [Adele] An guten Tagen [Johannes Oerding] Blinding Lights [The Weeknd] Dreamer [Ozzy Osbourne] Fortnight [Taylor Swift] Hallelujah [Leonard Cohen] I Wanna Be Loved By You [Marilyn Monroe] Sweet But Psycho [Ava Max] Time After Time [Cyndi Lauper] You Belong With Me [Taylor Swift] Summertime sadness [Lana Del Rey] Michelle [The Beatles] My Baby Just Cares for Me [Nina Simone] Over The Rainbow [Judy Garland] Someone You Loved [Lewis Capaldi] Tears In Heaven [Eric Clapton] The Pink Panther (from The Pink Panther) Stop Crying Your Heart Out [Oasis] Angels [Robbie Williams] Disease [Lady Gaga] City Of Stars [Ryan Gosling] Georgia On My Mind (Traditional) Havana [Camila Cabello] Hurt [Johnny Cash] I See You [Leona Lewis] La Valse D'amélie (from AMÉLIE) Memory (From Cats) Moon River [Audrey Hepburn] Power Over Me [Dermot Kennedy] Samba Pa Ti [Carlos Santana] Shallow [Lady Gaga] Waiting For Love [Avicii] Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This) [Eurythmics] The Sound of Silence [Simon & Garfunkel] Karma Police [Radiohead] I Dreamed a Dream (from Les Misérables) Bohemian Rhapsody [Queen] Bad Guy [Billie Eilish]

Seminar paper from the year 2006 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Literature, grade: 1,0, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (Department of English and Linguistics), course: Seminar Victorian Melodrama, language: English, abstract: In this paper, we will be concerned with concepts of manhood in Victorian melodrama, based on "Black-Ey¿d Susan" by Douglas Jerrold (1829), "Money" by Edward Bulwer-Lytton (1840), "Masks and Faces" by Charles Reade and Tom Taylor (1852), "The Ticket-of-Leave Man" by Tom Taylor (1863), "Lady Audley¿s Secret" by Colin Henry Hazlewood (1863), and "Caste" by Thomas William Robertson (1867). For a comprehensive analysis of the two main characters of every play, the hero and the villain (3.1 and 3.2), the general characteristics and attendant circumstances of Victorian melodrama will be delineated (2.1 and 2.2). In chapter (3), the characteristic traits of heroes and villains will be elaborated and we shall see in which respect they differ and which traits they possibly share. The last chapter will attempt a conclusive explanation as to their differences and the origins thereof. In order to illuminate the various facets of manhood and gentlemanliness, this paper will largely draw upon the ideas of John Ruskin concerning the nature of man. Some plays, however, do not have villains or heroes who strictly conform to stereotypes or clearly designate pure evil or pure goodness. Some villainous characters are not innately evil and can be brought back to the good side. Conversely, a hero is not necessarily an innately good character but can fall prey to temptations. The villainous and the virtuous do not only distinguish themselves from one another by their morals but also by varying degrees of manliness or gentlemanliness respectively. The question that shall concern us here is in which way do they differ concerning masculinity in general and in gentlemanliness in particular. Is it justified to view the hero as being manlier than the villain?

A heart-wrenching full-cast adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by John Steinbeck, starring Jeffrey Donovan and Shirley Knight. Set during the Great Depression, The Grapes of Wrath tells the powerful story of the Joad family's trek from the dust bowl of Oklahoma to the promise of a new life in California. But what they find threatens to rip apart their lives, and sever the ties that bind them together. Starring Shirley Knight as Ma Joad, Frank Galati's play finds its timeless heart in the generous spirit of the common man. An L.A. Theatre Works full-cast performance featuring: Shirley Knight as Ma Joad Jeffrey Donovan as Tom Joad Emily Bergl as Rose of Sharon Michael Buie as Connie and others Daniel Chacon as Al Joad Maurice Chasse as Deputy Sheriff and others Shannon Cochran as Mrs. Wainwright and Elizabeth Sandry Trista Delamere as 2nd Narrator and Al's Girl Francis Guinan as Jim Casy Charlie Matthes as Willy and others Gas Station Attendant and Hooper Ranch Guard Rod McLachlan as Uncle John Robert Pescovitz as Pa Joad Joel Rafael as Car Salesman and Man with Guitar Stephen Ramsey as 1st Narrator and others Nick Sadler as Agricultural Officer and others Andy Taylor as Gas Station Owner and others Floyd Knowles and Weedpatch Camp Director Todd Waring as Hooper Ranch Bookkeeper and others Fredd Wayne as Grampa, Mayor of Hooverville and Camp Guard Michael Weston as Noah Joad and others Kate Williamson as Gramma and others Live music performed by the Joel Rafael Band. Adapted by Frank Galati. Directed by Richard Masur. Recorded before a live audience at the Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles.

Als Barbra (Judith O’Dea) mit ihrem Bruder Johnny (Russell Streiner) das Grab ihres Vaters besucht, werden sie plötzlich von einem merkwürdigen blassen Mann angegriffen. Barbra kann sich in ein verlassenes Farmhaus in der Nähe retten, wo wenig später auch Ben (Duane Jones) eintrifft. Im Keller entdecken sie noch weitere Personen, die sich dort verschanzt haben: Das Pärchen Tom (Keith Wayne) und Judy (Judith Ridley) sowie Harry und Helen Cooper (Karl Hardman und Marilyn Eastman) mit ihrer Tochter Karen (Kyra Schon). Aus den Nachrichten erfahren sie von einer tödlichen Epidemie, die rasend schnell um sich greift und kürzlich Verstorbene als Menschenfleisch fressende Untote wiederauferstehen lässt. Das verbarrikadierte und immer stärker belagerte Landhaus wird zur letzten Zuflucht im unerbittlichen Kampf gegen die Zombies. (1 4K Ultra HD + 2 Blu-rays) Das Drehbuch zu seinem 1968 erstmals veröffentlichten schwarz-weißen Independentfilm mit dem Originaltitel "Night of the Living Dead" verfasste Regisseur George A. Romero, der zudem auch noch als Kameramann und Cutter fungierte, in Zusammenarbeit mit John A. Russo. Seit den 1980er Jahren gilt DIE NACHT DER LEBENDEN TOTEN, ursprünglich als Freizeitprojekt mit minimalem Budget gedreht und nach seiner Erstaufführung von Kritikern zunächst als Banalität verunglimpft, als Kultfilm und genreprägender Meilenstein des Horrorkinos, dessen stilistischer Einfluss auf nachfolgende Generationen noch in den Film- und Serienproduktionen der Gegenwart spürbar ist. Er erhielt einen Platz in der Filmsammlung des Museum of Modern Art und ist seit 1999 im National Film Registry als erhaltenswertes Kulturgut eingetragen. Schließlich ist es George A. Romero mit seinem Klassiker nicht nur gelungen, mit einfachsten Mitteln gängige Filmkonventionen umzuwälzen; mit dem von Duane Jones verkörperten Ben trat auch einer der ersten afroamerikanischen Helden der Filmgeschichte in Erscheinung. EXTRAS: Kompletter erster Band des Comics "Die Nacht der lebenden Toten"; 32-seitiges Booklet zum Film; 3 Poster; 5 Artcards; Dokumentation "Raising the Dead"; Alternative Schnittfassung "Night of Anubis" mit Einführung von Produzent Russell Streiner; "Dead Relics" Dailies Reel mit Einführung von Sound Designer Gary Streiner; Feauturettes: "Light in the Darkness: The Impact of Night of the Living Dead", "Walking Like The Dead", "Tones of Terror", "Venus Probe"; Video-Essay "Limitations Into Virtues" von Tony Zhou und Taylor Ramos; Interview "Learning from Scratch" mit Co-Autor John A. Russo; Neuer deutscher Trailer

Bloomsbury presents Pablo and Splash: Viking Voyage by Sheena Dempsey, read by Nigel Pilkington and Hollie Taylor Time-travelling penguins Pablo and Splash are on board a Viking longship in this hilarious graphic novel audiobook! Fans of Bunny vs Monkey or InvestiGATORS will love it. 'You'll laugh your flippers off!' John Patrick Green, creator of InvestiGATORS 'Irresistibly funny' Guardian 'I wish I could time travel with Pablo and Splash. They make me laugh so much' – Noah, age 8 When Pablo and Splash tell their cheeky friend Benji about the Vikings and their impressive longships, Benji is amazed. He's desperate to steal a time machine and go plundering for treasure with those ancient warriors. Our time-travelling heroes Pablo and Splash must get to Viking-era Ireland in time to warn the monks about the imminent invasion - and make their own mark on history. 'Pablo and Splash are hilarious. I love this book!' – Oscar, age 7 'Gripping and enjoyable ... should be recommended whatever the age of the reader. A really fun, enjoyable read. 10/10' Irish Times on Pablo and Splash Don't miss the special World Book Day 2026 mini book too - Pablo and Splash: The Castle Quest

The New York Times bestseller and one of Barack Obama&#39,s Favorite Books of 2024 &#34,The gift book of the year, a volume that should have broad appeal and deliver many hours of pleasure to the recipient. The Work of Art is a gorgeous book.” —John Warner, The Chicago Tribune From former editor of New York magazine Adam Moss, a collection of illuminating conversations examining the very personal, rigorous, complex, and elusive work of making art What is the work of art? In this guided tour inside the artist’s head, Adam Moss traces the evolution of transcendent novels, paintings, jokes, movies, songs, and more. Weaving conversations with some of the most accomplished artists of our time together with the journal entries, napkin doodles, and sketches that were their tools, Moss breaks down the work—the tortuous paths and artistic decisions—that led to great art. From first glimmers to second thoughts, roads not taken, crises, breakthroughs, on to one triumphant finish after another. Featuring: Kara Walker, Tony Kushner, Roz Chast, Michael Cunningham, Moses Sumney, Sofia Coppola, Stephen Sondheim, Susan Meiselas, Louise Glück, Maria de Los Angeles, Nico Muhly, Thomas Bartlett, Twyla Tharp, John Derian, Barbara Kruger, David Mandel, Gregory Crewdson, Marie Howe, Gay Talese, Cheryl Pope, Samin Nosrat, Joanna Quinn &, Les Mills, Wesley Morris, Amy Sillman, Andrew Jarecki, Rostam, Ira Glass, Simphiwe Ndzube, Dean Baquet &, Tom Bodkin, Max Porter, Elizabeth Diller, Ian Adelman / Calvin Seibert, Tyler Hobbs, Marc Jacobs, Grady West (Dina Martina), Will Shortz, Sheila Heti, Gerald Lovell, Jody Williams &, Rita Sodi, Taylor Mac &, Machine Dazzle, David Simon, George Saunders, Suzan-Lori Parks

Als Barbra (Judith O’Dea) mit ihrem Bruder Johnny (Russell Streiner) das Grab ihres Vaters besucht, werden sie plötzlich von einem merkwürdigen blassen Mann angegriffen. Barbra kann sich in ein verlassenes Farmhaus in der Nähe retten, wo wenig später auch Ben (Duane Jones) eintrifft. Im Keller entdecken sie noch weitere Personen, die sich dort verschanzt haben: Das Pärchen Tom (Keith Wayne) und Judy (Judith Ridley) sowie Harry und Helen Cooper (Karl Hardman und Marilyn Eastman) mit ihrer Tochter Karen (Kyra Schon). Aus den Nachrichten erfahren sie von einer tödlichen Epidemie, die rasend schnell um sich greift und kürzlich Verstorbene als Menschenfleisch fressende Untote wiederauferstehen lässt. Das verbarrikadierte und immer stärker belagerte Landhaus wird zur letzten Zuflucht im unerbittlichen Kampf gegen die Zombies. (1 4K Ultra HD + 2 Blu-rays) Das Drehbuch zu seinem 1968 erstmals veröffentlichten schwarz-weißen Independentfilm mit dem Originaltitel "Night of the Living Dead" verfasste Regisseur George A. Romero, der zudem auch noch als Kameramann und Cutter fungierte, in Zusammenarbeit mit John A. Russo. Seit den 1980er Jahren gilt DIE NACHT DER LEBENDEN TOTEN, ursprünglich als Freizeitprojekt mit minimalem Budget gedreht und nach seiner Erstaufführung von Kritikern zunächst als Banalität verunglimpft, als Kultfilm und genreprägender Meilenstein des Horrorkinos, dessen stilistischer Einfluss auf nachfolgende Generationen noch in den Film- und Serienproduktionen der Gegenwart spürbar ist. Er erhielt einen Platz in der Filmsammlung des Museum of Modern Art und ist seit 1999 im National Film Registry als erhaltenswertes Kulturgut eingetragen. Schließlich ist es George A. Romero mit seinem Klassiker nicht nur gelungen, mit einfachsten Mitteln gängige Filmkonventionen umzuwälzen; mit dem von Duane Jones verkörperten Ben trat auch einer der ersten afroamerikanischen Helden der Filmgeschichte in Erscheinung. EXTRAS: Kompletter erster Band des Comics "Die Nacht der lebenden Toten"; 32-seitiges Booklet zum Film; 3 Poster; 5 Artcards; Dokumentation "Raising the Dead"; Alternative Schnittfassung "Night of Anubis" mit Einführung von Produzent Russell Streiner; "Dead Relics" Dailies Reel mit Einführung von Sound Designer Gary Streiner; Feauturettes: "Light in the Darkness: The Impact of Night of the Living Dead", "Walking Like The Dead", "Tones of Terror", "Venus Probe"; Video-Essay "Limitations Into Virtues" von Tony Zhou und Taylor Ramos; Interview "Learning from Scratch" mit Co-Autor John A. Russo; Neuer deutscher Trailer

Als Barbra (Judith O’Dea) mit ihrem Bruder Johnny (Russell Streiner) das Grab ihres Vaters besucht, werden sie plötzlich von einem merkwürdigen blassen Mann angegriffen. Barbra kann sich in ein verlassenes Farmhaus in der Nähe retten, wo wenig später auch Ben (Duane Jones) eintrifft. Im Keller entdecken sie noch weitere Personen, die sich dort verschanzt haben: Das Pärchen Tom (Keith Wayne) und Judy (Judith Ridley) sowie Harry und Helen Cooper (Karl Hardman und Marilyn Eastman) mit ihrer Tochter Karen (Kyra Schon). Aus den Nachrichten erfahren sie von einer tödlichen Epidemie, die rasend schnell um sich greift und kürzlich Verstorbene als Menschenfleisch fressende Untote wiederauferstehen lässt. Das verbarrikadierte und immer stärker belagerte Landhaus wird zur letzten Zuflucht im unerbittlichen Kampf gegen die Zombies. (1 4K Ultra HD + 2 Blu-rays) Das Drehbuch zu seinem 1968 erstmals veröffentlichten schwarz-weißen Independentfilm mit dem Originaltitel "Night of the Living Dead" verfasste Regisseur George A. Romero, der zudem auch noch als Kameramann und Cutter fungierte, in Zusammenarbeit mit John A. Russo. Seit den 1980er Jahren gilt DIE NACHT DER LEBENDEN TOTEN, ursprünglich als Freizeitprojekt mit minimalem Budget gedreht und nach seiner Erstaufführung von Kritikern zunächst als Banalität verunglimpft, als Kultfilm und genreprägender Meilenstein des Horrorkinos, dessen stilistischer Einfluss auf nachfolgende Generationen noch in den Film- und Serienproduktionen der Gegenwart spürbar ist. Er erhielt einen Platz in der Filmsammlung des Museum of Modern Art und ist seit 1999 im National Film Registry als erhaltenswertes Kulturgut eingetragen. Schließlich ist es George A. Romero mit seinem Klassiker nicht nur gelungen, mit einfachsten Mitteln gängige Filmkonventionen umzuwälzen; mit dem von Duane Jones verkörperten Ben trat auch einer der ersten afroamerikanischen Helden der Filmgeschichte in Erscheinung. EXTRAS: Kompletter erster Band des Comics "Die Nacht der lebenden Toten"; 32-seitiges Booklet zum Film; 3 Poster; 5 Artcards; Dokumentation "Raising the Dead"; Alternative Schnittfassung "Night of Anubis" mit Einführung von Produzent Russell Streiner; "Dead Relics" Dailies Reel mit Einführung von Sound Designer Gary Streiner; Feauturettes: "Light in the Darkness: The Impact of Night of the Living Dead", "Walking Like The Dead", "Tones of Terror", "Venus Probe"; Video-Essay "Limitations Into Virtues" von Tony Zhou und Taylor Ramos; Interview "Learning from Scratch" mit Co-Autor John A. Russo; Neuer deutscher Trailer

ONE OF THE BESTSELLING MEMOIRS OF ALL TIME WITH OVER FIVE MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE Discover the heartfelt, laugh-out-loud account of one of Hollywood's greatest actors and, above all, greatest men Debonair English wit and humourist extraordinaire, star of The Pink Panther, Casino Royal and Around the World in 80 Days, few Hollywood actors are remembered as fondly as David Niven. In this bestselling autobiography, Niven shows how, even as an unknown young man, he knew how to live the good life, regaling us with tales of school expulsion and wartime hi-jinks. However, it is his accounts of working and partying with the legends of the silver screen - from Lawrence Oliver and Vivien Leigh to Elizabeth Taylor, Noel Coward and dozens of others - that turn this memoir into an outright masterpiece. An intimate, gossipy, warm and above all charming account of life inside Hollywood's dream factory, The Moon is a Balloon is a classic to be read and enjoyed time and again. *** 'An immensely enjoyable , witty and racy memoir' Sunday Times 'Forthright , bawdy , and often hilarious , zany and zestful, his anecdotes should keep you entertained for hours ' Sunday Express 'Niven's life was Wodehouse with tears ' John Mortimer

Three BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisations starring John Shrapnel as Morse and Robert Glenister as Lewis, plus a bonus reading by Colin Dexter of one of his short stories. In Last Seen Wearing, Inspector Morse is reluctant to take over an old missing person case from a dead colleague. But two years, three months and two days after teenager Valerie Taylor¿s disappearance, somebody decides to supply some surprising new evidence. . . In The Silent World of Nicholas Quinn Inspector Morse tackles the murder of an exam invigilator. The newly appointed member of the Oxford foreign exam syndicate was deaf, and he wasn¿t from the insular world of the Oxford colleges. Now he is dead. After he¿s rushed into hospital, Inspector Morse becomes intrigued by an old crime in The Wench is Dead. Could the wrong men have been hanged for the murder of Joanna Franks? Plus Colin Dexter reads his own short story, The Double Crossing, in which it is a good first day for a certain detective named Lewis. Gripping, suspenseful and entertaining, these BBC dramatisations were adapted by Guy Meredith from the original Inspector Morse novels by Colin Dexter. Duration: 4 hours 45 mins approx.

A captivating collection of dark poetry and prose, perfect for fans of gothic romantasy and twisted tales. Dive into the shadowy depths of Vampires & the Shadow World, a mesmerizing collection of classic poems and stories that pulses with the lifeblood of gothic romance and eternal desire. This anthology invites you to explore the laments of ancient vampires, whose sorrowful verses reveal the agony and ecstasy of immortal existence. Each poem is a dark jewel, weaving tales of lovers bound by the crimson threads of fate. As you turn each page, you'll be drawn deeper into a world where passion and predation intertwine, and the macabre elegance of the vampire's life is laid bare in all its haunting beauty. Featuring works from celebrated poets such as Samuel Taylor Coleridge's Christabel and John Keats' La Belle Dame sans Merci, this collection captures the essence of gothic horror and romantic yearning. You'll also encounter the chilling verses of Lord Byron and Edgar Allen Poe, whose words echo like whispers from the shadowy corners of the night. Vampires & the Shadow World is the perfect companion for those enchanted by the dark, the mysterious, and the eternal.