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The only man ever to direct two major orchestras in North America at once, Zubin Mehta is a true maestro. A musical prodigy who appeared on the cover of Time magazine at the age of thirty-one, Zubin Mehta looks back at his illustrious life as a conductor, drawing links with the symphony in music and life. The book follows his relationship with Western classical music, his training and his refinement of the art. Weaving in and out of the narrative are anecdotes ...
Pioneer aviator, numero uno industrialist, institution-builder, philanthropist, and man manager par excellence, JRD Tata was a nation builder, who was and continues to be a source of inspiration to both young and old. Having placed India on the aviation map of the world with his pioneering flight in 1932, he went on to guide the destiny of his child Air-India with the same enthusiasm and eye for perfection which informed his other ventures. As an industrialist, ...
A fascinating selection of events for everyday of the year, A Dictionary of Dates is an informative and entertaining guide to important anniversaries for each day of the year. With over 6000 entries embracing a rich diversity of subjects, a Dictionary of Dates is an ideal ready reference guide of anyone with an interest in dates and a treat for the quiz enthusiast. When did Howard Carter discover the tomb of King Tutankhamen? The notorious Nazis Albert speer and ...