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  Bessie

  Chris Albertson

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  The definitive biography of musical legend Bessie Smith: “A landmark in the writing of jazz history . . . First-rate” (The Washington Post).   Known as the “Empress of the Blues,” Bessie Smith was a successful vaudeville entertainer who became the highest paid African American performer of the Roaring Twenties. This revised and expanded biography debunks many of the myths that have circulated since her untimely death in 1937.   Writing with insight and candor about the singer’s personal life and career, the author supplements his research with dozens of interviews with her relatives, friends, and associates—in particular Ruby Walker Smith, a niece by marriage who toured with Bessie for over a decade. Also included in this updated edition are more details of Bessie’s early years, new interview material, and a chapter devoted to events and responses that followed the book’s original publication.   “The product of painstaking research . . . Devastating, provocative, and enlightening.” —Los Angeles Times

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  Comic Sans - The Biography of a...

  Simon Garfield

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  A compact and charming history of the font we love to hate by the New York Times bestselling author of Just My Type. 
   
   
   
  Since its improvised creation at Microsoft in the mid-1990s, Comic Sans has become one of the most used and talked-about typefaces of the digital age. The subject of April Fools pranks and endless internet discourse, it has spawned a movement to ban it, inspired revivals and spinoffs, and continues to be widely promoted by educators. In this delightful history, bestselling author Simon Garfield tells the story of how Comic Sans emerged from speech bubbles on educational software to become one of the most recognized—and reviled—typefaces on earth. He considers how the computer transformed type into something that anyone could use and have an opinion on, explores how new fonts emerge with changing times and technology, and meets die-hard Comic Sans adherents and haters. He concludes the book by asking the unimaginable: Could Comic Sans now be the coolest typeface ever made?

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  War Is A Racket

  General Smedley Darlington Butler

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  War Is a Racket is Marine General Smedley Butler's classic treatise on why wars are conducted, who profits from them, and who pays the price. Few people are as qualified as General Butler to advance the argument encapsulated in his book's sensational title. When War Is a Racket was first published in 1935, Butler was the most decorated American soldier of his time. He had led several successful military operations in the Caribbean and in Central America, as well as in Europe during the First World War. Despite his success and his heroic status, however, Butler came away from these experiences with a deeply troubled view of both the purpose and the results of warfare.

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  Immerse in Tranquil Ocean Waves...

  Cedar Skye

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  Experience serenity with "Immerse in Tranquil Ocean Waves." This 8D audio experience transports you to peaceful shores, offering a perfect escape from daily stress. Whether seeking relaxation, a natural sleep aid, or a moment of calm, this audiobook has it all. 
  Our 8D Audio Bliss features soft sea soundscapes and gentle murmurs, creating a harmonious environment for guided meditation and mental calmness. The soothing rhythms of the ocean provide essential balance and harmony for mind and body. 
  Why Choose This Audiobook?Ultimate Relaxation: Calming ocean waves and soft sea soundscapes for unwinding.Stress Relief: Natural sounds to reduce anxiety and promote a peaceful mind.Deep Sleep: Improve sleep quality and combat insomnia.Mental Calmness: Ideal for meditation and mindfulness practices.8D Audio Experience: Enhances the listening experience, making you feel by the ocean. 
  Who Is This For? 
  Perfect for anyone looking to:Improve sleep.Practice mindfulness.Find natural stress relief.Create a serene environment.Experience 8D audio for deeper relaxation. 
  Key Features:High-Quality 8D Audio: Fully immersive listening experience.Nature-Inspired Soundscapes: Authentic Ocean Wave Recordings.Versatile Use: Ideal for meditation, sleep, and relaxation.Accessible Anytime: Listen at home, work, or while traveling.

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  The Land Is Sung - Zulu...

  Thomas M. Pooley

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  What does it mean to belong? In The Land is Sung, musicologist Thomas M. Pooley shows how performances of song, dance, and praise poetry connect Zulu communities to their ancestral homes and genealogies. For those without land tenure in the province of KwaZulu-Nata, performances articulate a sense of place. Migrants express their allegiances through performance and spiritual relationships to land are embodied in rituals that invoke ancestral connection while advancing well-being through intergenerational communication. Engaging with justice and environmental ethics, education and indigenous knowledge systems, musical and linguistic analysis, and the ethics of recording practice, Pooley's analysis draws on genres of music and dance recorded in the midlands and borderlands of South Africa, and in Johannesburg's inner city. His detailed sound writing captures the visceral experiences of performances in everyday life. The book is richly illustrated and there is a companion website featuring both video and audio examples.

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  No I in Team

  Robert carpenter

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  Lil Rob is impatient and begins to build a treehouse himself as Big Rob went out to run some errands. Impatient Lil Rob slowly starts to realize that there are some things we need to do with a  team and with a team the world can also be changed.

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