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Philip Spires
Goodreads Author
Born
in Wakefield, The United Kingdom
Website
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Genre
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life, the universe and everything
Member Since
August 2008
URL
https://www.goodreads.com/philipspires
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A Fool's Knot
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2011
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Voyagers
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2010
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Mission
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2007
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A Search For Donald Cottee
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2012
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One On One
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Eileen McHugh - a life remade
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Dayglow Man: From Invisible Boy to Dayglow Man
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Eileem Mchugh : una vida rehecha
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One-On-One
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Patrick Messina gives the first performance in Spain of Tan Dun's Clarinet Concerto with ADDA Orchestra under Josep Vicent in Alicante
Last night in ADDA Alicante, we were treated to aprogram that sandwiched the familiar with an unfamiliar filling. The unfamiliarfilling was the Spanish premiere of a Clarinet Concerto by Tan Dun, whilst thefamiliar on the outside comprised two concert favourites of Antonin Dvorak.We got off to a rousing start with an energeticperformance of Dvorak’s Carnival Overture. This is music that starts
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| Critical and Historical Essays by Edward MacDowell was first published in 1912. The lectures on music and its history themselves pre-date their publication by over a decade because in one of them the author use the term “now” and qualifies it with th ...more | |
"Raskolnikov knows how to get away with murder…and feels bad about it! At first it is hard to sympathize with him knowing of his cold-hardhearted deed. But Dostoevsky has a way of convincing readers to take pity on the murderer as well as the victims."
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Crossing the Wine-Dark Sea: Journeys Through Ancient Literature:
"I was very eager to read this book, as I was already familiar with Emily Wilson through her acclaimed translations of the *Iliad* and the *Odyssey*—works I had read myself. I knew from that experience that she isn't afraid to make bold choices and pu"
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| If nothing else, The Life of John Ruskin by WG Collingwood is comprehensive. It starts as a conventional biography but later becomes more of a memoir because the author was taught by Ruskin and became a friend, and indeed nothing less than the writer ...more | |
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"Over the past few weeks, I read five works by Xenophon, the ancient Greek author (c. 430–355 BCE). These include the historical works *Anabasis*, *Cyropaedia*, and *Hellenica*, as well as the more philosophical *Memorabilia* and *Symposium*. I read e"
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| History Of Holland by George Edmundson was published in 1922. Its title is somewhat misleading for a contemporary reader in that it suggests that the book might offer a history of just one province of the Netherlands. I was certainly not alone in the ...more | |
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I'm surprised you invite me, thank you. I recive your request on June 18, it's your b'day, isn't it? So .. Happy b'day for you, wish U always in happiness ..Best wishes ..
Nice to meet you PhilipThanks for the request!!
Thanks for the friend invite Philip.Such a modest men from Britain, you look so wise with that beard.
Very nice to know you father.
What a great experiences, nobler y.
Peace!
Thanks for the friends invite, Philip. Best for your books. Have a great week.Ed
Hi Philip.Your books look fascinating and I will definitely be checking a few out. I spent a bit of time in the Middle East myself (Egypt, Tunisia, Bahrain) but never Africa south of the Sahara - yet!
Thanks for the "add" as they say on Myspace and talk soon.
Roger
Hi Philip,Thanks for befriending this mystery author!
Thanks for being my goodreads buddy, Philip! My new romantic suspense, The Twist is a Bookstrand #1 Bestseller! A story of mind-bending control and unnerving metamorphosis, The Twist unravels the tale of a hotshot consultant as he struggles to foil a plot to steal $12 million and to rescue the feisty, female scientist who has stolen his heart.
READ AN EXCERPT FROM THE TWIST
Lee
Lee Silver
"Romance With a Twist"
THE TWIST, BookStrand #1 Bestseller
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Hello Philip,How are you? Thank you for being my friend.
Please visit these groups when you have a chance: “Happy & Brainy Group” and “To the Glory of Man”.
Have a wonderful day. Best regards.
Thanks for the friend invite! More books for me to read and learn from. So many books, so little time...
Hey there,PhilipThank you for add me as your friend.
It`s my honor to be in your friends list.
Best regards
Maria
Hello there young man! Wow Phillip, what an interesting bio. I'd love for you to visit my web site, jeanniebarber.com. I'm a novice writer so feel free to make any kind of suggestions, ideas or thoughts to correct it. I’m co-authoring a novel with Patty Wiseman, another friend on Goodreads. We’ve known each other for over 30 years. While you're there, please sign the guestbook, too! There’s also a link to our book you can click on…clairkelley@synthasite.com. This site is brand new and in the editing stage as is our story. Please visit it as well. We’re both very green, but we’ve met so many people on this site willing to reach out and offer advice or a guiding hand.Blessings,
Jeannie
Hey, Philip...thanks for the invite into your circle of friends...Congrats on your novels...wish you much success with your future writings...looking forward to sharing chats, reviews and any/all recommendations...have a blessed weekend...Happy Reading & Writing :-)
