Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.

Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.

Like his predecessor Chopin, Debussy discovered new possibilities and refinements in the art of playing and composing for the piano. His compositions and transcriptions for piano four hands are among his most inventive and interesting works. This volume contains "Marche Ecossaise, " written specifically for piano four hands, and the composer's transcription for four hands of "La""Mer.""
"These works display both the brilliant pianism at the heart of Debussy's musical imagery and the composer's affinity for the unexpected -- a quality that allowed many of his compositions to unfold like highly sophisticated improvisations. Reprinted here from authoritative French editions, they will challenge and delight pianists with their unique qualities.

Contents: Arabesque No. 1 * Arabesque No. 2 * Clair De Lune * Danse (Tarantelle Styrienne) * Hommage a Rameau (Images I) * Jardins Sous La Pluie * L'isle Joyeuse * La Soiree Dans Grenade * Masques * Mazurka * Passepied * Reflets Dans L'eau (Images I) * Reverie * Sarabande (Suite).

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

(Piano Collection). Contains nearly every piece of piano music Debussy wrote in this giant, 488-page, comb-bound book. Includes: Children's Corner, Deux arabesques, complete Etudes, Pour le piano, complete Preludes, Suite bergamasque, plus 27 other pieces.

This is a collection of erotic stories set at various historical periods, each featuring women who are stepping into their sexual power in various ways. From a journalist assigned to write a piece about a travelling circus who discovers a powerful awakening with one of the performers, to a woman inhabiting a male identity out at sea and exploring a sexuality that dances across gender lines, to an exacting auctioneer who loves putting those bidding paddles to alternate use, and an inquisitor's daughter who breaks out of piety to tap into her talents as a proto-dominatrix-these are stories that are compelling, sensual and beautifully but accessibly written.

A boxed collection featuring historical performances by three of the Boston Symphony Orchestra's eminent music directors, Charles Munch, Erich Leinsdorf and William Steinberg. Stretching from 1958 to 1970, the recordings feature works by amongst others Debussy, Ravel, Mozart, Schubert, Tchaikovsky and Haydn.