Mark Berry explores the political and religious ideas expounded in Wagner's Ring through close attention to the text and drama, the multifarious intellectual influences upon the composer during the work's lengthy gestation and composition, and the wealth of Wagner source material. Many of his writings are explicitly political in their concerns, for Wagner was emphatically not a revolutionary solely for the sake of art. Yet it would be misleading to see even the most 'political' tracts as s...

The most radical and divisive composer of the twentieth century, Arnold Schoenberg remains a hero to many, and a villain to many others. Born in the Jewish quarter of his beloved Vienna, Schoenberg’s early career took him to Berlin, as a leading light of Weimar culture, before he fled in the dead of night from Hitler’s Third Reich. He found himself in the United States, settling in Los Angeles, where he would inspire composers from George Gershwin to John Cage. Schoenberg’s revolutionary a...

Logline: “A man discovers polyamory through a transformative Tantric experience, embarking on a seductive but complicated journey that challenges his perceptions of love and intimacy.”Synopsis: "A middle-aged man’s relationship implodes, forcing him to move out of his family home. After spending time alone in a new city, he finds himself drawn into a transformative encounter with several women at a Tantra event—an experience that shifts his perspective. Could polyamory be the answe...

After Infinite Time comes the next chapter, uncovering hidden truths and revealing more about the world of Chris Miller.In a world where perception is fragile and truth is a closely guarded secret, some unsuspecting individuals stumble upon something they were never meant to find. As they begin to unravel the mystery, powerful forces close in to silence them. Time is running out, and the danger is escalating. Can they escape before it’s too late, or is it more than just their lives...

Young Bardell arrives in London seeking fame and fortune as a musician. Embarking on a helter-skelter ride through the heart of the London music scene, he discovers challenges and opportunities abound in equal measure. Living on dreams and fresh air, the bard’s luck is reliant on those he crosses paths with. Not everyone falls for his charm or ego and there are hard lessons to be had before he can ‘make it’, assuming he can ‘make it’ at all...A tongue in cheek and blistering romp t...

In this captivating memoir, Mark, in the throes of a mid-life crisis, embarks on a solo cycling odyssey across Australia’s vast and unforgiving outback. Newly emigrated from the UK, he sets out to discover where this new life should begin.Navigating barren landscapes, he confronts the harsh realities of the Australian wilderness while reflecting on life and the challenges of adapting to the environment. His journey unveils a profound appreciation of Aboriginal Australian culture an...

Life’s purpose, or the purpose of life? Carrying only a guitar, a tent and a very awkward back-pack, Mark traverses the south-west coast of Spain searching for some kind of purpose and meaning to his life. At 37, he is bored of the clubs, the drugs and the women, feels owned by his mortgage and has lost all sense of direction. Over a week-long journey he delves into his soul, exposing his existential crisis for what it is, a man’s search to resolve the ultimate questions: who am I, what is...

Logline: “A daring 17th-century highwayman's stagecoach robbery goes awry when he encounters his ex-wife and uncovers a sinister plot, forcing him to confront his past and choose between revenge and redemption.”Synopsis: "In 17th century England, a young highwayman plans a daring stagecoach robbery, only to find his ex-wife onboard, along with a jewel and mysterious documents. The papers reveal a nefarious plot by her current husband, a tyrant lord, to destroy their village. As the...

Meditate Anytime, Anywhere, Effortlessly. In our fast-paced world, finding stillness amidst the chaos can feel impossible. Mark DK Berry, author of this groundbreaking book, shares his personal journey and reveals how he overcame these challenges. As a busy entrepreneur, he grappled with incorporating meditation into his daily life until he developed “The Gentle Resonance.” This accessible technique, detailed in his book, offers a path to mental stillness and emotional release without requ...

In this captivating memoir, Mark, in the throes of a mid-life crisis, embarks on a solo cycling odyssey across Australia’s vast and unforgiving outback. Newly emigrated from the UK, he sets out to discover where this new life should begin.Navigating barren landscapes, he confronts the harsh realities of the Australian wilderness while reflecting on life and the challenges of adapting to the environment. His journey unveils a profound appreciation of Aboriginal Australian culture an...

This book takes a critical look at how leisure and sport intersect with crime and harm. Bringing together leading scholars in criminology, sociology, sport science, social work and psychology, it shows how recreational and elite sporting spaces can foster prosocial development but also generate significant social inequalities and injustices.Through diverse empirical cases - including sexual abuse in sport, environmental harms at mega-events, performance enhancing drugs, athlete cri...

This book was written in order to exalt and glorify God the Father, the Lord Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. My prayer is that this book will touch hearts that need to be touched and save souls that need to be saved.