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  Beer Hall Putsch

  Doug Stanhope

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  Named after Hitler's failed coup attempt, Beer Hall Putsch takes you into acerbic comic Doug Stanhope's twisted mind at a gig filmed in Portland.

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  Why Do Animals Do That? 101...

  Scott Matthews

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  Have you ever marveled at the mesmerizing color changes of chameleons? Pondered the secrets behind birds soaring in perfect 'V' formations? Curious about the intriguing reasons for dogs sniffing each other's behinds? Do you wonder what drives roosters to crow at dawn? 
  Prepare to be captivated by the fascinating world of animal behaviors with Why Do Animals Do That?! This book is a treasure trove of 101 mind-boggling and entertaining facts that reveal the curious, quirky, and sometimes bizarre actions of creatures great and small. Unravel the secrets behind animal behaviors as we delve into the captivating stories behind their actions. 
  With each turn of the page, you'll be drawn deeper into the animal kingdom, unlocking a wealth of knowledge about how animals interact with their environment and each other. Satiate your curiosity with well-researched facts and scientific explanations, making the complexities of animal behaviors accessible and engaging. Become the ultimate trivia master among your friends! 
  With this book, you will: 
  -Expand Your Horizons: Discover 101 intriguing animal behaviors, each offering a unique insight into the wonders of the natural world. 
  -Unveil the Science: Unravel the scientific explanations behind each behavior, shedding light on the fascinating mechanisms that drive animals' actions. 
  -Trivia Delight: Engage in lively conversations and impress others with fun trivia about the animal kingdom's quirkiest habits. 
  -Cliche-Free Exploration: Break free from clichés and explore a world of animal behaviors that go beyond the ordinary, inspiring your curiosity and imagination. 
  -Deepen Appreciation: Gain a newfound appreciation for the rich tapestry of life on Earth, marveling at the incredible adaptability and diversity of the animal kingdom. 
  Get ready to embark on a thrilling journey through the animal kingdom, where you'll encounter the unexpected, the peculiar, and the awe-inspiring.

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  Fresh Air: Just For Laughs

  Terry Gross

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  Terry Gross brings out the best in the greatest minds on the planet—including the funny ones. Drawn from her long-running, award-winning public radio show, this new collection features in-depth interviews with the bright, shining wits of our time. One of the nation’s leading interviewers, Gross is incisive, respectful, and always well-informed. She puts her guests at ease, which makes for rewarding listening. Insights abound and the humor is unstoppable.

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  Twentieth Century Seaside...

  Kathryn Ferry, Society Twentieth...

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  A nostalgic exploration of Britain's distinctive and architecturally significant seafront buildings from the 1920s to the new millennium.
  British seaside resorts enjoyed phenomenal popularity for much of the twentieth century. Told chronologically, this book is the first look at how resort architecture around the UK coast kept pace with changing fashions and the increasing competition of foreign destinations.
  Using vintage postcard images, Kathryn Ferry showcases the inherent playfulness of seaside architecture as it evolved from interwar classicism, through art deco and international modernism, to Festival of Britain-inspired mid-century style, then later to seafront tower blocks and the artificial beaches of 1970s leisure centres. Featuring a wide range of building types, Twentieth Century Seaside Architecture explores everything from beach huts and bandstands to lidos, piers, theatres, hotels and amusement arcades.
  As climate change and the soaring cost of living provoke changing attitudes to travel, Britain's seaside has witnessed renewed popularity, making now the perfect time to champion our architectural legacy of domestic tourism. Offering a compelling reassessment, Twentieth Century Seaside Architecture will appeal to fans of architecture and design who love to be beside the sea.

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  The Stones of Venice Volume 2

  John Ruskin

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  The Stones of Venice is a three-volume treatise on Venetian art and architecture by English art historian John Ruskin, first published from 1851 to 1853. Intending to prove how the architecture in Venice exemplified the principles he discussed in his earlier work, The Seven Lamps of Architecture, Ruskin examined the city in detail, describing for example over eighty churches. He discusses architecture of Venice's Byzantine, Gothic and Renaissance periods, and provides a general history of the city as well. The book aroused considerable interest in Victorian Britain and beyond. The chapter "The Nature of Gothic" (from volume 2) was admired by William Morris, who published it separately in an edition which is in itself an example of Gothic revival. It inspired Marcel Proust; the narrator of the Recherche visits Venice with his mother in a state of enthusiasm for Ruskin. The Stones of Venice is considered one of the most influential books of the 19th century. (Summary adapted from the Wikipedia by Leni)  
  Proof-Listeners: Becky Cook & Rapunzelina

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  Deer Man - Seven Years of Living...

  Geoffroy Delorme

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  Geoffroy Delorme does not fit in the human world. As he gets older, he disappears into the woods at night, drawn to animal life. One night, an encounter with a deer changes his life: from then on, he knows he wants to live among them. 
   
   
   
  Delorme becomes a creature of the forest. He learns to live without a tent or sleeping bag and forage for food. He blends in with the deer and, slowly, they accept him. He witnesses their births and deaths, courtship and battles, ostracism and friendship over the cycles of their lives. Among the deer, he experiences the beauty, pain, fear, and joy of a life lived as a part of nature. 
   
   
   
  In his final year in the forest, Delorme meets a woman walking through the trees. He knows he can stay in the forest and die with his friends—or he can leave and speak their truth to a human world. 
   
   
   
  Deer Man is a moving story of what it's like to be an outsider and how forming connections with the natural world can help us feel less alone. A unique and powerful window into how far one human is willing to go to understand an animal, Deer Man asks us to never take for granted the flora and fauna of our world, and to work for their protection in whatever ways we can.

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