Jonathan Carr Bücher

Eine Biografie der Familie Wagner, beginnend mit Richard Wagners Geburt 1813, endend mit der bevorstehenden Entscheidung über Wolfgang Wagners Nachfolge in Bayreuth.

A biography of the composer Gustav Mahler which examines his life and work, as well as the circumstances which led to his death in 1911, focusing on his last ten years. Includes a chronology of his life and work.

A Times Book of the Month for readers of Golden Hill and Cloud Atlas.It is 1800, and the future of Chicago hangs in the balance, to be decided on the outcome of a game of chess. Win or lose, the result will reverberate through the next 100 years of history, and the players’ lives, the lives of their descendants, and the city itself will never be the same again …

Exploring the interplay between philosophy and science, the book delves into the universe's formation before the Big Bang and its parallels to life. It presents a compelling narrative on biological evolution, illustrating how mammals evolved from ancient whales. The text also tackles longstanding mysteries such as gravity, warp drive, and cryostasis, applying scientific principles to transform these once-impossible concepts into plausible realities. This integration of ancient ideas with modern science offers a fresh perspective on our understanding of the universe.

Nach Jahren trifft eine Gruppe junger Leute mehr oder weniger zufällig in dem selben Haus zusammen, das nun eine Schlafklinik beherbergt, in dem sie zu Studienzeiten gewohnt hatten und Lebenspläne geschmiedet haben. - Mit Tempo und Witz erzählte Spannungslektüre.