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  The American Jewish Story...

  Eric A. Goldman

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  “A superb, thought-provoking analysis tracing the metamorphosis of the image of the Jew as portrayed through 80 years of American cinema.” —Library Journal   Like the haggadah, the traditional story of the Israelites’ exodus from Egypt read at the Passover seder, cinema offers a valuable text from which to gain an understanding of the social, political, and cultural realities of Jews in America. In an industry strongly influenced by Jewish filmmakers, the complex, evolving nature of the American Jewish condition has had considerable impact on American cinema and, in particular, on how Jews are reflected on the screen.   This groundbreaking study analyzes select mainstream films from the beginning of the sound era to today to provide an understanding of the American Jewish experience over the last century, from the time when Hollywood’s movie moguls, most of whom were Jewish, shied away from asserting a Jewish image on the screen, to a period when Jewish moviemakers became more comfortable with the concept of a Jewish hero and with an overpowered, yet heroic, Israel, and the way that the Holocaust assumed center stage as the single event with the greatest effect on American Jewish identity. Recently, as American Jewish screenwriters, directors, and producers have become increasingly comfortable with their heritage, we are seeing an unprecedented number of movies that spotlight Jewish protagonists, experiences, and challenges. This is “a wonderful book for any lover of American films” (Hadassah Magazine).

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  Burlesque Dancer 101 - A...

  HowExpert

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  Learn how to become a professional burlesque dancer with clear, detailed steps illustrated by real-life examples of famous performers from the 20th century and current stars, and benefit from a former performer's insightDiscover the legends of the art form and its origins, find out what kind of performer you want to become, and enter a world of glamour and glitter you never suspected existed Practice the basics of burlesque dancing with step-by-step explanations of moves, poses, walks, and a detailed analysis of famous classic burlesque routines like the fan danceHear tutorials on how to create or customize your own costumes and props, learn how to style your hair like a burlesque starlet, try out professional makeup tips to look your best onstage Develop your first burlesque routine with clear advice and examples on themes and songs and find out how the pros rehearse backstage to dazzle onstageGet useful advice to interact with your audience and make the most of your first time performing a burlesque routine at an event, looking every inch the professionalFind out tips on getting your first burlesque bookings and the fees you might expect, and learn how you can develop your career and start working as a professional burlesque dancer full-time   
  About the Expert: Emilie Declaron is a content writer and literary translator with more than 10 years of experience. She speaks five languages, including English, French, and Bulgarian, and currently works all over the world.   
  Emilie performed as a burlesque dancer in her 20s, mostly in the UK where she lived but also in continental Europe. She ran her own burlesque show from 2012 to 2015, the Lady Loco events in the North East of England, and also organized one-off variety events in various venues. 
  HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.

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  Best Binaural Beats Collection...

  Empowered Living

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  Binaural beats result from hearing 2 dissimilar frequencies in each ear so headphones are required. If you hear two different frequencies in each ear, you'll hear the difference between two as a binaural beat. 
  Listening to binaural beats may increase particular brainwave frequencies. Our brain mimics the frequencies we hear in the beat. If you wish to better your alpha brainwaves, listen to a binaural beat in the alpha range. This is called entrainment or frequency-following response. 
  If you wish to relax, practice stress reduction, learn to meditate, or evoke the Relaxation Response download and listen to these binaural beat MP3 files. There are various ones that use different frequencies and patterns. Most have descriptions you can utilize to help decide which one(s) to use. 
  You might find these binaural beat files helpful while learning how to meditate. Utilize them to get started. Or you might find them of use on a more regular basis. The only way to learn is to try them yourself and determine what works best for you. 
  Beta brainwaves (13-40 Hz) are associated with active thinking and concentration. Alpha brainwaves (7-13 Hz) are associated with relaxation and/or drowsiness. Theta brainwaves (4-7 Hz) are associated with dreams, meditation, and REM sleep.

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  They Can't Kill Us Until They...

  Hanif Abdurraqib

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  *2018 "12 best books to give this holiday season" TODAY Show 
  *Best Books of 2018* Rolling Stone 
  "A Best Book of 2017" NPR, Buzzfeed, Paste Magazine, Esquire, Chicago Tribune, Vol. 1 Brooklyn, CBC, Stereogum, National Post, Entropy, Heavy, Book Riot, Chicago Review of Books, The Los Angeles Review, Michigan Daily 
  *American Booksellers Association (ABA) 'December 2017 Indie Next List Great Reads' 
  *Midwest Indie Bestseller 
  In an age of confusion, fear, and loss, Hanif Abdurraqib's is a voice that matters. Whether he's attending a Bruce Springsteen concert the day after visiting Michael Brown's grave, or discussing public displays of affection at a Carly Rae Jepsen show, he writes with a poignancy and magnetism that resonates profoundly. 
  In the wake of the nightclub attacks in Paris, he recalls how he sought refuge as a teenager in music, at shows, and wonders whether the next generation of young Muslims will not be afforded that opportunity now. While discussing the everyday threat to the lives of black Americans, Abdurraqib recounts the first time he was ordered to the ground by police officers: for attempting to enter his own car. 
  In essays that have been published by the New York Times, MTV, and Pitchfork, among others along with original, previously unreleased essays Abdurraqib uses music and culture as a lens through which to view our world, so that we might better understand ourselves, and in so doing proves himself a bellwether for our times. 
  "Funny, painful, precise, desperate, and loving throughout. Not a day has sounded the same since I read him." Greil Marcus,

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  Scalamandre - Haute Decor

  Steven Stolman

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  A formidable  textiles house and decorative tastemaker for more than 80 years in the  world of high-end interior design. Scalamandré is revered for its  comprehensive offerings of fabrics, wallcoverings and trims available  to-the-trade through design centers across the United States, Europe,  and Asia. The Scalamandré touch has also been applied to compelling  collections of china, crystal, flatware and gifts along with  ultra-luxury bedding and related decorative accessories showcased in  fine stores worldwide. 
  Scalamandré: Haute Décor celebrates the world of Scalamandré as seen  through the eyes of the international design elite while paying homage  to the people, places and events that contributed to the nearly  cinematic Scalamandré story. All those who appreciate and cultivate  beauty in their lives will enjoy this insider’s look at this interior  design treasure. 
  Steven Stolman, designer, writer and all-around style provocateur,  was born in Boston, raised in West Hartford and attended Carnegie Mellon  and Northwestern Universities before graduating from New York’s Parsons  School of Design. Known for his lighthearted use of decorative fabrics  in apparel design, he now serves as president of Scalamandré, bringing  the legendary American textiles house into its future. He divides his  time between homes in Florida, New York, and Wisconsin.

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  Spotify Profits 20 - Music...

  Chris Greenwood

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  Spotify has changed the way we listen to and share music in a dynamic, profound and irreversible way. Fans across the world can access songs, albums and entire back catalogs at the click of a button, and the artists behind the music get paid for every one of those streams. 
  Isn’t that incredible? Music labels are no longer a necessity. The power is in the creators’ hands more than ever before. 
  But it isn’t just a case of releasing a song onto Spotify and hoping for the best. With over 60,000 new songs being uploaded to Spotify each day, the main question for the contemporary musician is now this: 
  How do you get your music heard in such a crowded marketplace?  
  Enter Chris Greenwood, a.k.a. the award-winning Canadian rock artist Manafest. 
  With a million monthly Spotify listeners and 130 million streams, Chris knows how to harness the power of this incredible music sharing platform. He understands how to trigger the algorithm, how to pitch and get added to editorial playlists, and how to co-create with other artists to enhance your profile and your reach. He’s a virtuoso of marketing and promotion, and his Waterfall Release Strategy (shared in detail in the book) has been one of the keys to his own phenomenal success on Spotify. 
  But mostly, Chris knows how to reach people. And in this era, if you want to be both a financially lucrative andcreatively fulfilled musician, you need to build a fanbase and keep it growing. That’s how you get streams, and that’s how you make a profit on Spotify. 
  This book is the result of over a decade of careful research, thoughtful experimentation, and ultimately the mastering of Spotify. 
  Chris’ career has grown in tandem with rise of Spotify, and there is no better, more inspiring, or more direct guide for your journey into the new singles economy than this. 

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