The sonic landscape of Asian music is a sprawling tapestry, intricately woven with centuries of cultural, spiritual, and historical threads. Its evolution spans from the ancient, spiritually imbued sounds of China, Japan, and India to the meteoric rise of contemporary powerhouses like K-pop and J-pop. Despite this evolution, the soul of Asian music
Title: Midnight and Blue Author: Ian Rankin Pages: 352 Ian Rankin’s latest addition to the Rebus series, Midnight and Blue, is a masterclass in crime fiction, serving as both a nod to the classic detective thrillers and a bold new chapter in the life of one of Edinburgh’s most compelling anti-heroes, John Rebus.
Title: On Leadership: Lessons for the 21st Century Author: Tony Blair Pages: 368 In On Leadership: Lessons for the 21st Century, former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair offers a candid reflection on political leadership, distilling over a decade of experience at the helm of one of the world’s most prominent democracies. The book
Painting of an unknown 21-year-old man, widely supposed to be Christopher Marlowe (1585). Corpus Christi College Gabriel Egan, De Montfort University and Nathan Dooner, De Montfort University In Shakespeare’s time, about a quarter of all plays were collaboratively written by two or more dramatists. Christopher Marlowe’s classic work Doctor Faustus was first performed
Title: Kingmaker Author: Sir Graham Brady Pages: 320 In “Kingmaker: Secrets, Lies, and the Truth about Five Prime Ministers,” Sir Graham Brady lifts the veil on the inner workings of the Conservative Party’s leadership, offering a riveting, behind-the-scenes account of the most turbulent period in modern British politics. From the coalition years to
With all the fanfare of the Eurovision Song Contest in May this year, it is possible that many missed another European song contest that was taking place at around the same time – the Polifonia Song Contest. Organised by Polifonia, an EU-funded research initiative aimed at protecting and promoting Europe’s musical heritage, the competition
Title: The Siege Author: Ben Macintyre Pages: 400 Ben Macintyre, the acclaimed historian and master storyteller, delves into one of the most gripping and dramatic episodes of modern British history in “The Siege: The Remarkable Story of the Greatest SAS Hostage Drama.” This meticulously researched book takes readers back to the heart of
L’arte come bene di servizio alla collettività e all’arricchimento culturale di un popolo, una società ed un Paese. L’unione di due talenti materializza per la prima volta un progetto dal nome “Desart 2” in cui la creatività e le capacità artistiche delle due protagoniste si fondono, confrontano, modificano e integrano reciprocamente l’evoluzione delle
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Art, in its myriad forms, has long served as a societal mirror, capturing and reflecting the pulse of the times. Far from mere personal expression, it embodies the cultural, political, and economic landscapes that shape the human experience. Through the academic prism of the humanities, one can delve deeper into how art and