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Book My Road to Radio and The Vocal Scene

Download or read book My Road to Radio and The Vocal Scene written by George Jellinek and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2015-01-09 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Born in Ujpest, Hungary, in 1919, George Jellinek began his musical career playing violin with gypsies in the family's garden restaurant. He spent his adolescence doing much the same, honing his talent and enriching his own musical education with frequent trips to the Hungarian Royal Opera House. But when Hitler and Chamberlain signed the Munich Pact in 1938, Jellinek's quiet life was shattered. How the exiled teenager survived World War II, worked his way up from a poor Hungarian immigrant in Cuba and became one of the most important and influential musical administrators in New York is an unconventional but truly American success story. This memoir documents the inspiring life of George Jellinek, beginning with his childhood in his beloved Hungary. The crisis of World War II soon invaded his life and, leaving behind his family and homeland, he fled west. Having been finally allowed to enter the United States, he was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1942, obligated to bear arms against the country of his birth. This ironic turn of events culminated in his firsthand role in the capture of Ferenc Szalasi, the leader of Hungary's Hitlerite faction. The latter half of the book reveals how music helped Jellinek piece back together his broken life in America. After rising to the post of musical director for radio station WQXR, he went on to become the producer and host of The Vocal Scene. His 36 years with that program established it as a revered fixture of New York's opera life. The epilogue documents the day on which Hungary's president bestowed upon Jellinek the Knight's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Hungary.

Book Ritchie Boy Secrets

    Book Details:
  • Author : Beverley Driver Eddy
  • Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
  • Release : 2021-09-07
  • ISBN : 0811769976
  • Pages : 441 pages

Download or read book Ritchie Boy Secrets written by Beverley Driver Eddy and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2021-09-07 with total page 441 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In June 1942, the U.S. Army began recruiting immigrants, the children of immigrants, refugees, and others with language skills and knowledge of enemy lands and cultures for a special military intelligence group being trained in the mountains of northern Maryland and sent into Europe and the Pacific. Ultimately, 15,000 men and some women received this specialized training and went on to make vital contributions to victory in World War II. This is their story, which Beverley Driver Eddy tells thoroughly and colorfully, drawing heavily on interviews with surviving Ritchie Boys. The army recruited not just those fluent in German, French, Italian, and Polish (approximately a fifth were Jewish refugees from Europe), but also Arabic, Japanese, Dutch, Greek, Norwegian, Russian, Turkish, and other languages—as well as some 200 Native Americans and 200 WACs. They were trained in photo interpretation, terrain analysis, POW interrogation, counterintelligence, espionage, signal intelligence (including pigeons), mapmaking, intelligence gathering, and close combat. Many landed in France on D-Day. Many more fanned out across Europe and around the world completing their missions, often in cooperation with the OSS and Counterintelligence Corps, sometimes on the front lines, often behind the lines. The Ritchie Boys’ intelligence proved vital during the liberation of Paris and the Battle of the Bulge. They helped craft the print and radio propaganda that wore down German homefront morale. If caught, they could have been executed as spies. After the war they translated and interrogated at the Nuremberg trials. One participated in using war criminal Klaus Barbie as an anti-communist agent. Meanwhile, Ritchie Boys in the Pacific Theater of Operations collected intelligence in Burma and China, directed bombing raids in New Guinea and the Philippines, and fought on Okinawa and Iwo Jima. This is a different kind of World War II story, and Eddy tells it with conviction, supported by years of research and interviews.

Book Radio My Way

    Book Details:
  • Author : Ron Della Chiesa
  • Publisher : Pearson Higher Ed
  • Release : 2012-06-20
  • ISBN : 0205921353
  • Pages : 302 pages

Download or read book Radio My Way written by Ron Della Chiesa and published by Pearson Higher Ed. This book was released on 2012-06-20 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book. With a voice as smooth as a Charlie Parker alto saxophone solo, Boston broadcasting icon Ron Della Chiesa has brought music and musical legends alive for over thirty-five years. These are the inside stories of Della Chiesa’s career in radio. Discover Boston's vibrant music scene as only Ron can tell it: through his interviews with everyone from opera greats Luciano Pavarotti and Placido Domingo, to jazz artists Dizzy Gillespie and Dave McKenna, beloved song legends Rosemary Clooney and Bobby Short, composers David Raksin and Andre Previn, the brilliant raconteur Jean Shepherd, to his close friend, musical legend Tony Bennett.

Book American Book Publishing Record

Download or read book American Book Publishing Record written by and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 838 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Braille Books

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  • Author : Library of Congress. National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
  • Publisher :
  • Release :
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 252 pages

Download or read book Braille Books written by Library of Congress. National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped and published by . This book was released on with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Braille Book Review

Download or read book Braille Book Review written by and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 636 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Nobody s Looking at You

Download or read book Nobody s Looking at You written by Janet Malcolm and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2019-02-19 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice. A 2019 NPR Staff Pick. "Malcolm is always worth reading; it can be instructive to see how much satisfying craft she brings to even the most trivial article." --Phillip Lopate, TLS Janet Malcolm’s previous collection, Forty-One False Starts: Essays on Artists and Writers, was “unmistakably the work of a master” (The New York Times Book Review). Like Forty-One False Starts, Nobody’s Looking at You brings together previously uncompiled pieces, mainly from The New Yorker and The New York Review of Books. The title piece of this wonderfully eclectic collection is a profile of the fashion designer Eileen Fisher, whose mother often said to her, “Nobody’s looking at you.” But in every piece in this volume, Malcolm looks closely and with impunity at a broad range of subjects, from Donald Trump’s TV nemesis Rachel Maddow, to the stiletto-heel-wearing pianist Yuju Wang, to “the big-league game” of Supreme Court confirmation hearings. In an essay called “Socks,” the Pevears are seen as the “sort of asteroid [that] has hit the safe world of Russian Literature in English translation,” and in “Dreams and Anna Karenina,” the focus is Tolstoy, “one of literature’s greatest masters of manipulative techniques.” Nobody’s Looking at You concludes with “Pandora’s Click,” a brief, cautionary piece about e-mail etiquette that was written in the early two thousands, and that reverberates—albeit painfully—to this day.

Book Behind The Scenes

Download or read book Behind The Scenes written by Luca Vassallo and published by Fulton Books, Inc.. This book was released on 2023-08-07 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When the Chicago Police Department tasks one of their most dedicated and hard-working police detectives, Alexander Anderson, with a new case, he doesn't know that solving it will require him to go to alternate dimensions and beyond. Alexander has a knack for solving complex cases; he's partially a genius. The case itself is hard enough: someone is murdering citizens all over Chicago, and no one knows who's doing it. But what makes this case especially difficult is that every time, the cause of death is poisoning. The police never found a weapon, and the security cameras nearby didn't show anyone killing anyone or dragging a body to where the police found it. The body just appeared out of nowhere. With the pressure coming down on him, and a very demanding boss, Alexander does what anybody would do: he tries to find help elsewhere. However, due to several ominous findings, Alexander feels like someone's watching him. Alexander must use all his wits to figure out who the killer is before he ends up like the victims. From debuting author, Luca Vassallo comes the shocking tale, full of twists and turns, that is guaranteed to have you on the edge of your seat.

Book The Sound of Her Voice

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  • Author : Nathan Blackwell
  • Publisher : Orion
  • Release : 2019-04-18
  • ISBN : 1409186369
  • Pages : 271 pages

Download or read book The Sound of Her Voice written by Nathan Blackwell and published by Orion. This book was released on 2019-04-18 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Detective Buchanan remembers every victim. But this one he can't forget. The body of a woman has been found on a pristine New Zealand beach - over a decade after she was murdered. Detective Matt Buchanan of the Auckland Police is certain it carries all the hallmarks of an unsolved crime he investigated 12 years ago: when Samantha Coates walked out one day and never came home. Re-opening the case, Buchanan begins to piece the terrible crimes together, setting into motion a chain of events that will force him to the darkest corners of society - and back into his deepest obsession... Shortlisted for the Ngaio Marsh Best Crime Novel of the Year award, The Sound of Her Voice is a brilliantly gripping crime thriller for fans of Sirens by Joe Knox, Streets of Darkness by A.A. Dhand, Stuart Macbride and Ian Rankin.

Book Street Blues

Download or read book Street Blues written by Andrew Brown and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2011-05-13 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1999 Andrew Brown donned the uniform of the new South African Police Service as a rookie reservist, after years of viewing the police as the enemy. This book documents his experiences over nearly a decade, offering a glimpse into the day-to-day life of a police officer on the beat in one of the most crime-ridden societies in the world. Street Blues takes the reader from high-octane car chases and drug busts to the gritty world of gangsterism and prostitution. It covers issues as diverse as hijacking and petty theft, traffic collisions and firefighting. Brown explores the stresses and complexities of police work, the fear and frustration, as well as the camaraderie and courage. Shifting between tragedy and humour, this book gives personal insight into a perilous and sometimes shocking world that affects us all. Written from direct experience rather than distanced observation, Street Blues is a must-read for anyone concerned with crime and policing in South Africa.

Book Knocking on Danger s Door

Download or read book Knocking on Danger s Door written by Katheryn Kaufmann and published by Katheryn Kaufmann. This book was released on with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dive into the thrilling heart of "Knocking on Danger's Door," where the lines between law and lawlessness blur in the pulse-pounding dance of destiny and defiance. This electrifying novel weaves a tale of unexpected alliances and dangerous gambles, set against the backdrop of a town gripped by the roar of motorcycle engines and the shadow of crime. Meet Ric, the enigmatic biker with ties to a motorcycle club under the microscope for a slew of criminal activities. On the opposite end of this perilous chessboard is our heroine, the quintessential good girl and daughter of the town's most steadfast cop. Their worlds collide not with the clash of enemies, but with the silent agreement of mutual aid, knitting their fates together in ways neither could have predicted. "Knocking on Danger's Door" invites readers into a riveting narrative of two souls caught in the web of their own making. With each favor exchanged, their bond deepens, drawing them closer to the heart of darkness that threatens to consume their town. When our heroine finds herself in the den of the Night Reapers, a gun to her head and her innocence on the line, she must confront the reality of her choices. Has she tread the path to her liberation, or has she merely become a pawn in Ric's game? Crafted with a masterful blend of suspense and romance, "Knocking on Danger's Door" is more than just a story. It's a journey to the edge of trust and betrayal, love and loyalty, courage and fear. Fans of thrilling romance and motorcycle club dramas, buckle up for an unforgettable ride. As the tension mounts and secrets unravel, one question remains: Can love truly flourish in the shadows of danger, or will it be the final sacrifice at the altar of survival? Discover "Knocking on Danger's Door" – your next must-read that teeters on the brink of passion and peril. Perfect for fans of heart-stopping action, complex characters, and raw emotional depth. Don't miss out on this gripping tale of love, loyalty, and the choices that define us.

Book Hi Fi stereo Review

Download or read book Hi Fi stereo Review written by and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 730 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Stereo Review

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  • Author :
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 1976
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 788 pages

Download or read book Stereo Review written by and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 788 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book American Illustrated Magazine

Download or read book American Illustrated Magazine written by and published by . This book was released on 1928 with total page 952 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book American Magazine

Download or read book American Magazine written by and published by . This book was released on 1928 with total page 1020 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Voiceovers

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  • Author : Janet Wilcox
  • Publisher : Simon and Schuster
  • Release : 2010-06-29
  • ISBN : 1581158114
  • Pages : 180 pages

Download or read book Voiceovers written by Janet Wilcox and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-06-29 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ever been told you have a great voice? Put it to use with a career as a voice-over actor! In Voice-Overs, a veteran voice-over actor, writer, producer, and voice-over teacher provides the inside scoop on the industry and gives all the tools needed for personal training. A treasure trove of exercises, games, and improv and acting techniques helps readers build their skills. Sample scripts from real ads provide practice, and interviews with agents, casting directors, and producers provide insights that will help new voice-over actors get started and get hired. Tips on making a demo, auditioning, getting an agent, interpreting copy, developing a personal marketing plan, and much more mean that soon that great voice will be bringing in income as well as compliments. Allworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts, with emphasis on the business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design, theater, branding, fine art, photography, interior design, writing, acting, film, how to start careers, business and legal forms, business practices, and more. While we don't aspire to publish a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. We often publish in areas overlooked by other publishers and welcome the author whose expertise can help our audience of readers.

Book Radio

    Book Details:
  • Author : Jessica Abel
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 1999
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 40 pages

Download or read book Radio written by Jessica Abel and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The production of a segment of This American Life is the vehicle for an overview of many aspects of radio programming and production.