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Code Name Madeleine: A Sufi Spy in Nazi-Occupied Paris
Arthur J. Magida
Hardback
The dramatic story of Noor Inayat Khan, a secret agent for the British in occupied France.
Poulenc: The Life in the Songs
Graham Johnson
Hardback
One of the greatest modernist composers comes alive in this illuminating biography, a must-have for musicians and music-lovers alike.
The Lives of Isaac Stern
David Schoenbaum
Hardback
A centennial inventory of the career and legacy of one of the twentieth century’s greatest musicians, the first made-in-America violin virtuoso.
Empress: The Astonishing Reign of Nur Jahan
Ruby Lal
Paperback
Four centuries ago, a Muslim woman ruled an empire. Her legend still lives, but her story was lost—until now.
Meaning a Life: an Autobiography
Mary Oppen, Jeffrey Yang
Paperback
A classic of twentieth-century American autobiography now back in print with previously unpublished material from the author’s archive