Daniel Charles Knihy

Set against the backdrop of a Northern England manor, the story follows Emma Squier as she unexpectedly becomes embroiled in a murder investigation just as she is about to start her career. What begins as a promise of a tranquil getaway with her best friend quickly spirals into chaos, with the shifting dynamics of the manor's guests adding to the tension. Emma must navigate this unsettling situation while uncovering secrets that threaten to unravel her peaceful retreat.

The book explores the pervasive issue of inherent technical isolation (ITI) within organizations, where preferential treatment is given based on technical skills. It aims to raise awareness of this culture and advocates for inclusive management practices that eliminate ITI. By promoting a more equitable approach to business and technology management, the author seeks to foster a workplace environment that values all competencies, ultimately striving to make ITI a thing of the past.

This unprecedented new volume celebrates the Impressionist themes of water and boats, featuring works by renowned artists like Manet, Monet, Renoir, and Seurat. Plein-air painting enabled these artists to capture a vibrant outdoor world with immediacy, with water and nautical scenes providing rich inspiration, as many were sailors themselves. Coinciding with a major exhibition by the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, the book traces the history of light-infused water scenes within the social context of the late nineteenth century. It offers an expansive exploration of water and boating themes, examining changing depictions from pre-Impressionism (Corot, Daubigny) through Impressionism (Manet, Monet, Pissarro, Renoir, Caillebotte) to neo- and post-Impressionism (Cezanne, Seurat, Signac). Connections to contemporary life, including the literature of Zola and Maupassant and the rise of leisure boating at yacht clubs, highlight the social and cultural implications of these nautical themes. This beautifully designed book will enhance the libraries of water enthusiasts and appeal to scholars and admirers of this beloved art period.

„Es geht um die Schnittstelle zwischen musikalischem und poetischem Bereich. Nur erfordert diese gegenseitige Durchdringung, soll sie ohne Behinderung sein, die Aufrechterhaltung eines Abstands zwischen den beiden Reichen oder einen Spielraum, der frei bleibt: ein no sound’s land.“

Alle - Avantgarde, Rock-Musik, Free Jazz, Minimal Art, Kultur-Macher Ideen-Makler - bedienen sich gerne bei John Cage. „Er ist der versteckte Motor der musikalischen Entwicklung der letzten Jahre“, sagt Dieter Schnebel. Er ist der Erfinder der präparierten Klaviers, des Musikhappenings, der elektronischen Live-Musik.