Best Selling Books by David Cairns

"The Case of the Wandering Corpse" is a spellbinding historical mystery that transports readers back in time to the heart of Melbourne''s Gold Rush in 1863. With meticulously researched details and a fast-paced plot, this novel is a must-read for anyone who enjoys historical fiction and thrilling adventures.The story''s setting is vividly portrayed, capturing the essence of the Gold Rush era and the vibrant, dangerous atmosphere of Melbourne at the time. This historical backdrop adds depth and authenticity to the narrative, making it more than just a mystery; it''s a journey back in time.The two friends, Findo Gask and Erroll Rait shine as compelling protagonists. Their unyielding sense of justice and determination to right a wrongful accusation as Findo hesitatingly courts the pretty heiress, Mary Mitchell is both relatable and admirable. Readers will quickly become invested in their quest and root for their success as they navigate the treacherous landscape of an insidious secret society.The plot is a rollercoaster ride of suspense, deception, and high-stakes action. The narrative gallops along at a breakneck pace, keeping readers on the edge of their seats with unexpected twists and turns. The author skillfully weaves together the mystery, the quest for justice, and the overarching plot involving the secret society''s obsession with hidden gold. This intricate web of subplots adds layers to the story, ensuring that there''s never a dull moment until an unexpected, violent conclusion.. "The Case of the Wandering Corpse" is a thrilling and immersive historical mystery that offers an exhilarating journey into the past. With its engaging characters, well-crafted plot, and rich historical atmosphere, this novel is a captivating and rewarding read that will leave you eager for more adventures with Findo Gask and Erroll Rait.

David Cairns explains the challenge posed by the theology of Rudolf Bultmann in an accessible way and outlines its relevance for preachers. Reprint. Originally published: 1960.

This is a new release of the original 1923 edition.

In 1853, Australia was rocked by the robbery of £6,000 of gold from an escorted shipment on a country road heading from the McIvor gold fields to Melbourne, Within days, 400 men were searching the bush for the audacious bushrangers who numbered between 6 and 15 depending on who was telling the story. Despite aboriginal trackers and extensive searches, they could not be found. The full weight of the constabulary was thrown behind the case and a round up of possible suspects began. The leader was a man by the name of Joe Grey. He disappeared and was never heard of again. Or was he? The ship that some of the bushrangers intended to use to escape to London left Melbourne and was never seen again. Mystery upon mystery. And then there is the involvement of one of Australia''s most famous bushrangers, Frank Gardiner. This is a fast-paced story of a daring robbery in the lawless times of the Victorian gold rush and what happened next.

The writings of David Cairns have played a major part in the relatively recent acceptance of Berlioz as a central figure in western classical music. Discovering Berlioz collects articles, lectures and other texts from several decades of advocacy, throwing new light on this outsize personality - the Romantic composer par excellence. For the past half-century and more David Cairns has been one of the world''s pre-eminent Berlioz scholars, translating Berlioz''s freewheeling memoirs and writing a monumental biography of the composer that earned a procession of awards. But many of Cairns'' writings on Berlioz were intended for particular audiences - the Berlioz Society Bulletin, articles in books and journals, contributions to newspapers (he was a critic for The Sunday Times for 25 years) and lectures - and have never been collected between a single set of covers. Discovering Berlioz presents nearly 40 essays from the past five decades that even now throw unexpected light on this most quixotic and profound of composers - firebrand and philosopher almost in the same breath. These articles follow the chronology of Berlioz''s life, examining the influences of his provincial childhood on his music, the revelations of Virgil, Gluck, Shakespeare and Beethoven, the tribulations of his professional life in Paris, when the pressure to earn a living as a reviewer and writer robbed him of the time he should have spent on composition, and finally focusing on the masterpiece that crowned Berlioz''s difficult life, the operatic epic Les Troyens. Discovering Berlioz also charts the history of Berlioz reception: the composer who in the mid-twentieth century was regarded as aneccentric outsider is now seen as one of the most vital figures in the history of western music - a re-assessment for which David Cairns himself deserves much of the credit.

Après les années de formation et les premières créations de Berlioz, parcourues dans le premier tome, le second volume, " Servitude et grandeur ", aborde les années de maturité, celles qui verront s''épanouir la carrière du musicien, se préciser sa pensée et s''élaborer ses œuvres les plus marquantes : Harold en Italie, Roméo et Juliette, La Damnation de Faust et le Requiem. La difficulté à s''imposer comme compositeur contraint Berlioz à une activité à laquelle il renâcle - mais excelle : la critique musicale, où son talent littéraire (qui s''exprime aussi dans sa vaste correspondance et dans ses Mémoires) fait merveille. Insuffisamment reconnu dans son pays, il rencontre un meilleur accueil en Allemagne, où on le considère comme un des compositeurs majeurs de la nouvelle école, en Russie et en Angleterre où on l''honore comme un des meilleurs chefs d''orchestre de son temps. La puissance d''évocation dramatique que représente l''opéra, consécration des compositeurs de son époque, exerce sur lui une séduction que le succès ne paie pas de retour : Benvenuto Cellini est mal accueilli et, malgré les honneurs reçus à la fin de sa vie, Berlioz aura connu l''amertume de n''avoir entendu de son vivant que des extraits des Troyens, son œuvre maîtresse. Les chagrins affectifs et les frustrations dont Berlioz a été largement abreuvé font de lui une incarnation de l''artiste romantique, héroïque dans son combat victorieux pour faire advenir le monde sonore dont il est porteur, dans lequel la postérité se reconnaîtra.

All EU listed companies will be required to issue financial statements using International Accounting Standards (International Financial Reporting Standards) from 2005. This will have major implications for anyone in Europe involved in preparing or auditing listed company accounts. Written by a former IASC Secretary-General and with a foreword by Sir David Tweedie, Chairman of the International Accounting Standards Board, Applying International Accounting Standards is the most authoritative and practical book in this area. Now dealing with all recent developments, including IAS 39 on Financial Instruments, IAS 40 on Investment Property and the IASB''s improvements project, Applying International Accounting Standards is an essential purchase for any practising accountant. The fourth edition includes full guidance on all the new international accounting standards, which all UK listed companies must have full compliance with by 2005.