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  The Tangut Kingdom - And Its...

  Rolf Hedger

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  The Tangut people, an ethnic group of uncertain origins, gradually emerged as a distinct force in northwestern China. They are believed to have descended from the Qiang tribes, a collection of nomadic and semi-nomadic groups that roamed the Tibetan Plateau and the Ordos region. Over centuries, they migrated and settled in what is now modern-day Ningxia and parts of Gansu and Inner Mongolia, where they established communities and developed a unique cultural identity. Their position between the Tibetan Plateau, the Central Asian steppes, and the Chinese heartland made them an important intermediary in regional affairs. 
  The Tangut rise to prominence was influenced by their interactions with the dominant powers of the region. The Tibetan Empire, which controlled vast areas of western China until its decline in the ninth century, played a significant role in shaping early Tangut culture and governance. The collapse of the Tibetan Empire created a power vacuum that allowed smaller groups like the Tangut to assert their independence. At the same time, the weakening of the Tang Dynasty left northern China vulnerable to fragmentation, further enabling the Tangut to carve out a space for themselves. 
  By the tenth century, the Tangut had developed into a formidable military and political entity, leveraging their strategic location along trade routes to establish economic and diplomatic ties with neighboring states. They maintained relations with the Song Dynasty to the east, the Tibetan remnants to the south, and the nomadic Khitan Liao Empire to the north. These interactions not only enriched Tangut society but also introduced them to a variety of political models, from the bureaucratic governance of the Chinese dynasties to the tribal confederations of the steppe.

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  First 100 Songs - How To Write...

  Jonathon Vogel

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  You can get your music to be listened to around the world without needing to be famous... 
  This book contains the guides that took me from starving artist to playing my music for 1000s of people in 100s of locations across Canada and the US in under a decade. Wanna know the biggest difference between those two time periods? How I improved my craft as a songwriter. The problem is most artists starting out don't know what it takes to write and release great songs 
  I wrote this book to solve how to write great songs. Today, my music gets 1000s of listens in 20 countries. I achieved this using the 'starving artist' methods inside. Once you see them, you can't unsee them. Inside you will find:The bulletproof songwriting systemLearn-in-5-minute busy person gear guideThe foolproof home studio setup blueprintThe plug-and-play recording and mixing playbooksLook like a pro album art playbookLightning fast legal music distribution methodThe get-it-done music video frameworkThe post-your-song content mindset 
  The best part is-you can use these guides to write better songs within an hour of reading this book. You just have to start.and the first place is inside. 
  Jonathon Vogel is an American/ Canadian musician, worship leader, and songwriter. By age 22, Jonathon wrote 100s of songs and released many of them on major music platforms like Spotify and Apple Music. His songs have been listened to in 20 countries. Jonathon's mission is to make music creation accessible for everyone. He fulfills this by documenting his journey to playing stadiums worldwide with content online and publishing books and courses for musicians and songwriters.

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  PIANO & Keyboard Exercises for...

  Jessica Gilbert

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  The piano is a musical instrument that has been around for centuries. It has been the instrument favored by many of the greatest composers who ever lived. They used the piano to create some of the most impressive, expressive, and emotionally-complex pieces of music that are still as beloved by a modern audience as they were when they were first composed. Names like Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Johann Sebastian Bach, Ludwig van Beethoven, Frédéric Chopin, Joseph Haydn, Johannes Brahms, Richard Wagner, and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky are indelibly etched into the fabric of history, celebrated for the mastery of their craft and ability to conjure music from the depths of their souls like magic. Many people hope to follow in their footsteps by taking up the piano themselves. As a budding pianist, you are in great company.  
  Beginning your piano-playing journey is as simple as deciding you want to start tickling the ivories. Anyone can sit down behind the keyboard and start hitting notes. The difficulty comes when you actually want to translate what you see on sheet music or hear within your mind into actual music. Some basic skills, techniques, and knowledge can give you a huge boost in the early stages of your career as a pianist. Once you have committed to learning how to play the piano, you will need to learn how to read sheet music, gain a foundation in music theory, and become familiar with the hand T 2 positions and finger exercises necessary to smoothly transition from neophyte to expert. 

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  A Rare Recording of...

  Zero Mostel

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  Samuel Joel "Zero" Mostel (February 28, 1915 - September 8, 1977) was an American actor, comedian, and singer, best known for his portrayal of Tevye on stage in Fiddler on the Roof, Pseudolus in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, and Max Bialystock in Mel Brooks' 1967 film The Producers. Mostel won three Tony Awards, a Drama Desk Award, as well as nominations for a British Academy Film Award and a Golden Globe Award. He is also a member of the American Theater Hall of Fame, inducted posthumously in 1979. This recording includes a 1949 tv show appearance, a 1961 interview by boxing great Rocky Marciano, and a 1967 television interview.

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  Funny People - Jack Benny Milton...

  Steve Allen

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  Few people had a better perspective on comedy and comedians than the master of it all, Steve Allen. In Funny People, Allen conveys insightful and personal observations— by anecdote and example— of some of the 20th century' s greatest comic performers: Jack Benny, George Burns, Milton Berle, and Jimmy Durante. Laugh along with Steve as he offers witty and perceptive looks at comedy legends whose work has stood the test of time.

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  Die Hard - The Ultimate Trivia...

  Film Trivia Metaverse

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  DIE HARD 
  THE ULTIMATE TRIVIA COLLECTION 
    
  FROM THE MOVIE DIRECTED BY JOHN MCTIERNAN 
    
  CREATED BY FILM TRIVIA METAVERSE 
    
  ABOUT THE FILM 
  "Die Hard" is a 1988 action thriller directed by John McTiernan, centered on New York cop John McClane, who is visiting his estranged wife in Los Angeles. While attending her company’s Christmas party at the Nakatomi Plaza, the building is seized by a group of terrorists led by Hans Gruber. McClane becomes the only hope for the hostages as he uses his wit and resourcefulness to fight back against the heavily armed group. The film explores themes of heroism, isolation, and resilience, with a mix of suspense, action, and moments of dark humor, making it a hallmark of the action genre. 
    
  TRIVIA SAMPLES: 
    
  “The fictional Nakatomi Plaza, used as the setting for the film, actually serves as the headquarters for 20th Century Fox. The company charged itself rent for using the still-under-construction building.” 
    
  “Bruce Willis's costume department had 17 undershirts on hand, each in varying stages of wear and tear, to match the degradation of his shirt during the film.” 
    
  “Bruce Willis was paid an unprecedented $5 million for the role, a figure that was approved by Fox President Rupert Murdoch.” 
    
  “In 2007, Bruce Willis donated the iconic undershirt worn by John McClane to the Smithsonian Museum.” 
    
  “The scene where Bruce Willis meets Alan Rickman was not rehearsed to increase the sense of spontaneity between the two actors.” 
   

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