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  Jazz Guitar Licks - Major Scale...

  Gareth Evans

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  75 original & creative jazz guitar licks in tablature and notation, featuring the major scale, harmonic minor scale, melodic minor scale and all 21 of their modes.
  
  - All guitar tablatures include picking directions & fretboard finger guide numbers
  - 355 bars of music (average lick length 4.7 bars)
  - Video demonstrations for all licks at full speed
  - Audio demonstrations for all licks at full & half speed
  - Backing tracks at full and slower practice speeds
  - Introduction to the theory of modes
  - 5 CAGED scale diagrams for every scale type (105 scale diagrams)
  - Theory and technique tips for every lick
  - 25 licks from the Ionian (major), Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Aeolian & Locrian modes
  - 25 licks from the Harmonic minor, Locrian natural 6th, Ionian #5, Dorian #4, Phrygian dominant, Lydian #2 & Diminished modes
  - 25 licks from the Melodic minor, Dorian b2, Lydian #5, Lydian b7, Mixolydian b13, Locrian natural 2nd & Altered modes
  - Various styles of jazz at different paces; slow, upbeat or moderate
  - Dynamics and techniques include slides, hybrid picking, sweep picking, hammer-ons, pull-offs, trills, displaced rhythms, pedal notes, double stops, finger rolls, string bends and partial chords
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  Journey into the magical world -...

  Pabitra Adhikary

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  Since my childhood, one question used to haunt me again and again. What is next after death? Does demise mean an unperturbed and relaxed slumber? There will be no urgency to wake up one day. Does death mean the failure of heart? And then there will be no feelings at all.
   
  What will the soul do after death? Will the soul get reunited with the great soul or
   
  paramatma or will it wander around as a ghost? Will there be salvation or will there be new rebirth?

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  The Humbugs of the World - An...

  P. T. Barnum

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  P. T. Barnum, best-known for his own use of hoaxes in his popular Barnum & Bailey Circus, found that the use of hoaxes was acceptable when the audience was getting the entertainment they paid for. When it came to religious hoaxes, fraud, and swindling, Barnum was avidly against it. He even went so far as to offer $500 to any medium who could prove that they actually could reach the dead. In this exposé of humbugs and the scams they perpetuate, he goes after religious quacks, witches and sorcerers, and other forms of frauds in all walks of life. He discusses some of the most notable scams of the time and reveals the perpetrators as humbugs. In addition to scams, he also discusses business affairs and his own opinions of the current events of his time.

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  Batman Begins - The Ultimate...

  Film Trivia Metaverse

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  BATMAN BEGINS 
  THE ULTIMATE TRIVIA COLLECTION 
    
  FROM THE MOVIE DIRECTED BY CHRISTOPHER NOLAN 
    
  CREATED BY FILM TRIVIA METAVERSE 
    
  ABOUT THE FILM 
  Batman Begins (2005) is a dark, gritty reboot of the Batman franchise, directed by Christopher Nolan. The film explores the origin story of Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale), from the tragic murder of his parents to his journey of self-discovery and training across the world. As Wayne returns to Gotham City, he battles crime and corruption, ultimately adopting the identity of Batman to fight the city's overwhelming criminal underworld. The film blends psychological depth, moral dilemmas, and a realistic portrayal of a superhero's struggles, with themes of fear, justice, and redemption at its core. It redefines Batman as a complex, relatable character. 
    
  TRIVIA SAMPLES: 
    
  “Christian Bale performed many of his own stunts but was not allowed near the Batmobile.” 
    
  “Christian Bale’s discomfort with his Batman outfit contributed to his portrayal of the Dark Knight, as he was often in a bad mood when wearing it.” 
    
  “Director Christopher Nolan personally oversaw every shot during the entire 129-day shoot, as he decided not to use a second unit.” 
    
  “Much of Batman’s gear, including his cape and suit, is inspired by real-life military technology.” 
    
  “Christian Bale lost his voice three times during filming due to the vocal strain of portraying Batman.”

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  Dances With Wolves - The...

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  DANCES WITH WOLVES 
  THE ULTIMATE TRIVIA COLLECTION 
    
  FROM THE MOVIE DIRECTED BY KEVIN COSTNER 
    
  CREATED BY FILM TRIVIA METAVERSE 
    
  ABOUT THE FILM 
  "Dances with Wolves" is an epic Western film directed by and starring Kevin Costner. Set during the American Civil War, it follows Lieutenant John Dunbar, who, after a heroic act on the battlefield, is sent to a remote military outpost in the western frontier. There, he encounters the Lakota Sioux tribe and begins to form an unexpected bond with them. The film explores themes of cultural conflict, survival, and the impact of colonialism. Through Dunbar's evolving relationships with the Sioux and his growing respect for their way of life, the story delves into issues of identity, honor, and unity. 
    
  TRIVIA SAMPLES: 
    
  “Because of the film's overwhelming success and its respectful portrayal of Native Americans, the Sioux Nation honored Kevin Costner by adopting him as an honorary member.” 
    
  “In a memorable scene where the buffalo charges at Smiles a Lot, it is actually charging toward a pile of Oreo cookies, which were the buffalo's favorite treat.” 
    
  “Kevin Costner performed all of his own horseback riding, including riding bareback and shooting his gun without holding the reins, during the buffalo hunt.” 
    
  “Kevin Costner's daughter, Annie Costner, portrayed a young Stands With a Fist in the flashback dream sequence. In one scene, she runs from the Pawnee party that killed her family, looking back over each shoulder. She struggled to distinguish between her right and left sides, as she was only six years old at the time.” 
   

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  Titanic - The Ultimate Trivia...

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  TITANIC 
  THE ULTIMATE TRIVIA COLLECTION 
    
  FROM THE MOVIE DIRECTED BY JAMES CAMERON 
    
  CREATED BY FILM TRIVIA METAVERSE 
    
  ABOUT THE FILM 
  Titanic (1997), directed by James Cameron, is an epic romance and disaster film set aboard the ill-fated RMS Titanic. The story follows Rose, a young woman from an aristocratic family, and Jack, a poor artist, who fall in love during the ship’s maiden voyage in 1912. Their love story unfolds against the backdrop of class division and the impending disaster. The film explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the human spirit, while juxtaposing the romance with the historical tragedy of the Titanic's sinking. With stunning visuals and an emotional narrative, Titanic remains a cinematic landmark. 
    
  TRIVIA SAMPLES: 
    
  “After learning she would be required to be naked in front of Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet decided to lighten the mood by flashing him when they first met.” 
    
  “In the scene where water rushes into the Grand Staircase room, the filmmakers only had one chance to film it, as the entire set and its furnishings were going to be destroyed.” 
    
  “The movie's scenes set in 1912, which make up the entire movie except for the present-day scenes and credits, last exactly two hours and forty minutes — the exact duration it took for the Titanic to sink. The collision with the iceberg lasts 37 seconds, mirroring the actual event.”

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