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  Urban Sociology - A Global...

  Fred Grandsen

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  Urban sociology is the study of social life, interactions, and institutions within cities and urban areas. As the global population continues to urbanize, understanding the social dynamics of cities has become increasingly important. Urban sociology examines how cities evolve, how people experience urban life, and how social, economic, and political forces shape urban environments. From towering metropolises to small urban centers, cities function as hubs of economic activity, cultural exchange, and political power. They also reflect and reinforce social inequalities, providing a unique lens through which to study contemporary social issues. 
  The development of urban sociology as a discipline emerged in response to the rapid urbanization of the 19th and 20th centuries. Industrialization transformed rural societies into urban ones, drawing millions of people into cities in search of economic opportunities. Early sociologists, such as Georg Simmel, studied how urban life altered human interactions, emphasizing the psychological impact of living in densely populated environments. The Chicago School of Sociology, led by scholars like Robert Park and Louis Wirth, further explored urban life by analyzing migration, social organization, and spatial patterns. Their work laid the foundation for modern urban sociology by introducing key concepts such as social ecology and urban subcultures.

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  Nature’s Symphony of Ocean Bird...

  Cedar Skye

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  Discover the ultimate escape into a world of calm and serenity with Nature’s Symphony of Ocean Bird Serenity In Tune with Piano Rhythms for Deep Relaxation & Stress Relief. Designed to help you unwind and achieve a state of deep relaxation, this audiobook offers an immersive sound experience. Through the gentle fusion of nature's calming ocean waves, the soothing calls of birds, and the rhythmic flow of piano, this audio journey is perfect for those seeking inner peace, balance, and emotional well-being. 
  Whether you are searching for a mindful moment in your day or seeking a way to enhance your meditation practice, this audio masterpiece delivers. Achieve tranquility and feel the stress melt away as the powerful 8D audio envelops your senses, creating a full-body calm. 
  Perfect for listeners who value mindfulness, healing energy, and emotional wellness, this audiobook will guide you through a meditative experience like no other. Each sound is crafted to help you feel the serenity and bring you closer to achieving complete mental harmony. 
  This is an audiobook and an essential tool for those looking to improve their overall well-being. Whether you're using it for relaxation, to unwind after a busy day, or to enhance your yoga or meditation routine, this soothing collection will leave you feeling blissful and rejuvenated. 
  Experience the beauty of nature combined with calming piano melodies, and let go of the daily stress. Embrace the stillness and create a space for your mind to flourish with peace and clarity. 
  Start your journey to complete relaxation today with Nature’s Symphony of Ocean Bird Serenity.

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  Army of Lovers - A Community...

  Sarah Liss

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  Will was pretty much the perfect role model.' - Beth Ditto, The Gossip
    
     
    
    
     
    In the spring of 2010, Toronto lost one of its most important queer civic heroes when local artist, DJ, activist, impresario, promoter, party-thrower, café operator, community-builder and lover Will Munro died of brain cancer at the unfathomably young age of 35. Famed for his subversive, irreverent visual art, which co-opted rock 'n' roll imagery and raunchy gay iconography, and his legendary Vazaleen dance parties, which singlehandedly reinvented Toronto's queer nightlife culture, Will did more to revolutionize both his community and his city in a decade than most folks do in a lifetime.
    
     
    
    
     
    Weaving together a collage of stories from and about the people who knew and loved him,  Army of Lovers  is both a biography of Will Munro and a document of a galvanizing period in the history of Toronto, a moment when the city's various subcultures - the queer community, the art scene, the independent musicuniverse, the grassroots activist enclaves - came of age and collided with one another.
    
     
    
    
     
    Selected by the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Round Table (GLBTRT) of the American Library Association (ALA) for the 2014 Over the Rainbow Project book list

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  A Career in Music - 10 Steps to...

  Bob D'Eith

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  “If you’re hoping to make a career out of music, this book could be the difference between getting it right and flaming out.”  
  Alan Cross (Broadcaster and Host of The Ongoing History of Music) 
  "A Career in Music: 10 Steps to Success" by Bob D'Eith is a comprehensive guide to assist aspiring recording artists to navigate the complexities of the music industry. This third edition of the book offers current, practical advice on building a successful music career in the digital world. The book is structured into ten steps, each focusing on a critical aspect of career development, taking the artist from writing a song to launching a successful career in the music business. The book also explores the business and legal relationships between artists and their agents, managers, labels, and publishers. Drawing from his extensive 30 years of experience in music as an artist, lawyer and music company executive, D'Eith provides real-world examples and actionable insights, making this book a valuable resource for musicians at any stage of their career.

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  A Disturbance in the Force - How...

  Steve Kozak

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  Even by the standards of the 1970s, even compared to Jar-Jar Binks, the legendary 1978 Star Wars Holiday Special is a peerlessly cringeworthy pop-culture artifact. George Lucas, who completely disowned the production, reportedly has said, "If I had the time and a sledgehammer, I would track down every copy of that show and smash it." Just how on earth did this thing ever see the light of day? 
   
   
   
  To answer that question, as Steven Kozak shows in this fascinating and often hilarious inside look into the making of the Special, you have to understand the cultural moment in which it appeared—a long, long time ago when cheesy variety shows were a staple of network television and Star Wars was not yet the billion-dollar multimedia behemoth that it is today. Kozak explains how the Special was one piece of a PR blitz undertaken by Lucas and his colleagues as they sought to protect the emerging franchise from hostile studio executives. He shows how, despite the involvement of some of the most talented people in the business, creative differences between movie and television writers led to a wildly uneven product. Packed with memorable anecdotes, drawing on new interviews with countless people involved in the production, and told with mingled affection and bewilderment, this never-before-told story gives a fascinating look at a strange moment in pop-culture history.

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  Harlem World - How Hip Hop's...

  Jonathan Mael

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  July 3, 1981, was a pivotal night for the future of America's newest art form: hip hop. In New York's Harlem World Club, the Fantastic Romantic Five and the Cold Crush Brothers competed, with an unprecedented $1,000 on the line in a highly anticipated rap battle. The show drew hundreds of fans to settle a question that still dominates hip hop circles: Who's the best? 
   
   
   
  In Harlem World, journalist Jonathan Mael chronicles this fateful night of hip hop rivalry and shares a new look at how Harlem helped ignite a musical revolution. Since hip hop first emerged in New York in the early 1970s, artists sought to elevate this uniquely American musical genre by pushing the limits of record-playing techniques and lyricism. The two crews they assembled put on the best shows in a world where hip hop was still a strictly live art form. 
   
   
   
  The battle blew the roof off Harlem World that night, and bootlegged cassette tapes of the match-up sent aftershocks around the city as more fans listened to the legendary performances. Set in the New York of the 1970s and '80s, this book shares dozens of new, exclusive interviews and a treasure trove of previously unpublished archival material to tell the story of Cold Crush and Fantastic's rivalry, documenting one of the most important stories in hip hop history.

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