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  Cultural Repercussions -...

  Bradley J. Birzer

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  A revised & expanded examination of the words and ideas of the man of letters and drummer extraordinaire of the rock band Rush. In January 2020, the world lost not only one of the greatest drummers, but also one of the most insightful lyricists. And a brilliant writer.  Though Neil Peart was universally lauded as drummer for legendary rock band Rush, few studies have been devoted to his writings. Yet, Peart was very much a man of his words. He wrote lyrics, travelogues, essays, cultural criticism, short stories, and fantasy novels. The themes in his writings are timeless: personal journeys, exploration, excellence, growth, philosophy, art, satisfaction and happiness, religion, politics, individualism, natural history, life, love, loss, redemption, and beauty.  Peart wanted every person to persevere through individual trials, find unique gifts and abilities and, ultimately, true happiness. He did not just profess such things; he lived them. Never satisfied with second best or any form of defeat, Peart challenged himself to live up to his own philosophy. And he always succeeded with grace, which earned him even more fervent admirers. Since his death in 2020, Neil Peart has continued to inspire thousands through his music, his words, and his example.  This book—revised and expanded to incorporate Peart’s final years—carefully examines the influence that his life, his witness, and his words have had on others. Neil Peart lived life to the fullest, and he made us each better for it. “Includes some of the strongest analysis of Peart’s lyrics that you’ll find, and does a rigorous job of nailing down the tenets of Peart’s ever-evolving philosophy.” —PROG Magazine

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  Alternative Lithography - A...

  Scarlett Rebecca

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  Alternative Lithography is a practical and beautiful guide to planographic printmaking techniques that depend upon the principle of water and grease repelling each other. Lithography traditionally used stone, but this book showcases the range of new techniques that are being developed with, for example, foil, wood and lino as a matrix. Showing how lithography can be affordable and accessible, it explains versatile and exciting processes that give artists an unparalleled range of tonality and mark making. Step-by-step sequences explain the process, examples show the types of marks that can be achieved and troubleshooting notes make this book a complete reference for all printmakers interested in exploring these new ideas for lithography.

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  Unsolved Archeological Mysteries...

  Lana Preston

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  Escape the noise of modern life and combat insomnia with a narrative crafted for ultimate relaxation. This immersive audio experience uses a monotonous, tranquil rhythm to lower your heart rate and ease anxiety, replacing the stress of the day with the gentle hum of the past.
   
  Wander through the soft edges of forgotten foundations and the slow erosion of ancient stone. These meandering explorations of vanished pathways and everyday artifacts avoid startling revelations, focusing instead on the comforting cadence of time passing slowly to encourage drowsiness.
   
  What awaits in this sleep-inducing journey:
  
  Low-Stakes Curiosities: Gentle musings on ordinary tools and unexplained pottery patterns that demand no mental effort.
  Hypnotic Atmosphere: A steady, predictable narration style that functions as a lullaby for adults.
  Mindful Detachment: A focus on texture and erosion that allows you to release the need for answers.
  
   
  Allow the presence of unresolved questions to fade like echoes in the night. As the narrative moves from broader historical traces to minute, quiet details, you will find yourself drifting comfortably away, carried by a story designed to end in silence and rest.

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  Beatrix Potter’s Botanical - The...

  Marta McDowell

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  A rare collection of Beatrix Potter's own botanical art, and an exploration of the role these plants played in her personal and literary life.Beatrix Potter's Botanical collects and showcases 65 plants and fungi that Beatrix Potter made special study of in her often-overlooked career as a botanical artist. For each species we see Potter’s original pencil and watercolor renderings, learn about the specimen’s role in her various beloved gardens, and hear the stories of how it inspired or appeared in her literary work. The result is a new look at the celebrated illustrator as a pioneering botanical artist and budding scientist. Beatrix Potter is a beloved author and illustrator and this gorgeous exploration of her work will appeal to a wide array of fans.

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  Yard Grass - An Australian Rural...

  Ivan James Collins

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  Welcome to Yard Grass: an Australian rural musical. Written, recorded, and performed by Ivan James Collins at IJC Artworks.  
   
  Additional narration by Paul ‘Campo’ Campion and Simonne Filer  
  Additional production by Audiobook Australia 
   
  This is a story about four unlikely individuals:  
  Mad Cow the Cow.  
  Drumsticks the Rooster.  
  Harp Hog the Pig.  
  Banjo Neddy the Horse.  
   
  They were farm animals, but their natural love for music was anything but ordinary. They  
  met by chance, each with a rough-and-ready instrument: a tea chest Bass, a Blues  
  harmonica, Guitar, and a Banjo. They quickly realized their destiny was to turn their  
  rural sounds into something special. Their goal was simple: to create a Blue Grass  
  Country Band. This is their journey. Yard Grass.  
   
  Story and music written by Ivan James Collins 
  Opening Narration by  
  Copyright Ivan James Collins 2007 and 2026

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  Nan and the Lower Body

  Jessica Dickey

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  Nan takes a prestigious research position working for Dr. George Papanicolaou, the inventor of the Pap smear. The doctor worries Nan's new husband might distract from their important work, but Nan has a secret that could upend everyone's plans for her. Includes an interview with playwright Jessica Dickey. 
   
  This play is part of L.A. Theatre Works’ Relativity Series of science-themed plays. Lead funding for the Relativity Series is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, bridging science and the arts in the modern world. 
   
  Recorded at The Invisible Studios, West Hollywood in November 2023. 
   
  Directed by Anna Lyse Erikson; Producing Director: Susan Albert Loewenberg 
   
  An L.A. Theatre Works full-cast recording, starring: 
   
  Shannon Cochran as Mache Papanicolaou 
  Josh Dallas as Ted Day 
  Jessica Dickey as Herself 
  Ginnifer Goodwin as Nan Day 
  Richard Schiff as Dr. George Papanicoloaou 
   
  Senior Producer: Anna Lyse Erikson  
  Prepared for audio by Mark Holden  
  Recorded, edited, designed, and mixed by Charles Carroll for The Invisible Studios, West Hollywood. 
  Senior Radio Producer: Ronn Lipkin  
  Foley Artist: Jeff Gardner

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