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  Chloé

  Katrina Kell

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  Taking the reader from Victoria's wild shipwreck coast to the artists' studios of revolutionary Paris and the bloody battlefields of Flanders, this sweeping novel reimagines the volatile history of the beautiful and enigmatic young woman immortalised in one of Australia's most iconic paintings. Created in Paris in 1875, Chloé, Jules Lefebvre's depiction of a naked water nymph, was brought to Melbourne's Young & Jackson Hotel in 1909, where it has hung ever since. In this passionate, luminous retelling, Katrina Kell seeks to unlock the riddle behind the girl on the canvas, known to history only as Marie. In doing so, she weaves the compelling story of an incandescent spirit - a woman with the strength to defy the boundaries of class and convention in order to survive, and an enduring power to influence the lives of others across time and distance.

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  Why Solange Matters

  Stephanie Phillips

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  Growing up in the shadow of her superstar sister, Solange Knowles became a pivotal musician in her own right. Defying an industry that attempted to bend her to its rigid image of a Black woman, Solange continually experimented with her sound and embarked on a metamorphosis in her art that continues to this day.In Why Solange Matters, Stephanie Phillips chronicles the creative journey of an artist who became a beloved voice for the Black Lives Matter generation. A Black feminist punk musician herself, Phillips addresses not only the unpredictable trajectory of Solange Knowles's career but also how she and other Black women see themselves through the musician's repertoire. First, she traces Solange’s progress through an inflexible industry, charting the artist’s development up to 2016, when the release of her third album, A Seat at the Table, redefined her career. Then, with A Seat at the Table and 2019’s When I Get Home, Phillips describes how Solange embraced activism, anger, Black womanhood, and intergenerational trauma to inform her remarkable art. Why Solange Matters not only cements the place of its subject in the pantheon of world-changing twenty-first century musicians, it introduces its writer as an important new voice.

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  Jean Eugène Robert-Houdin The...

  Robert Jakobsen

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  Step into the life of a legend—where precision meets enchantment and one man forever reshapes the art of magic. 
  Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin wasn't just a magician; he was a visionary whose work transcended mere tricks and illusions, merging mechanical genius with a passion for the mystique of the unknown. From humble beginnings in a small French town, where he first tinkered with timepieces in his father's clock shop, Robert-Houdin's journey unfolds like an intricate illusion, layer upon layer of discovery, dedication, and revolutionary invention. 
  In an age where science and superstition clashed, Robert-Houdin rose to prominence, not just by dazzling audiences but by transforming magic into an art form that earned respect and admiration from royalty and laypersons alike. His ingenuity and mastery of mechanical marvels enthralled crowds at the Palais Royale, each performance more breathtaking than the last. As you delve into his story, you'll be transported to a Parisian stage lit by gaslight, where whispers of disbelief mingle with gasps of awe, and reality becomes as fluid as a well-timed sleight of hand. 
  Follow Robert-Houdin's journey, from his fateful transition from clockmaker to magician to his influence on the world stage, inspiring magicians for generations to come. What secrets did he conceal within his illusions? And what did he ultimately reveal about the human desire for wonder? 
  Will you join the audience, suspend your disbelief, and uncover the magic that changed history?

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  Playboy Swings - How Hugh Hefner...

  Patty Farmer

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  Playboy—the magazine, the empire, the lifestyle—is one of the world's best-known brands. Since the launch of Playboy magazine in 1953, two elements have been remarkably consistent: the first, obviously, is the celebration of nubile, female flesh. The second, readers may be surprised to learn, is Playboy's involvement in the music scene. The Playboy experience was never just about sex but about lifestyle. Music—particularly the finest jazz, a personal passion of Hefner's—has always been an essential component of that lifestyle. Playboy Swings focuses specifically on Playboy's involvement in the music scene, its impact on popular entertainment (and vice versa), and the fabulous cadre of performers who took to the stages of the mythic Playboy Clubs and Jazz Festivals. Throughout Playboy Swings, Farmer demonstrates how Playboy helped change the world through music by integrating the TV shows, festivals, and the clubs.Complied through interviews with hundreds of people who were on the scene throughout Playboy's rise, fall, and on-going renaissance, Playboy Swings carries readers on a seductive journey through the history of the empire—all the while focusing on the musical entertainment that made it unique. Hef's personal passion for music—and his belief in it as a cornerstone of the Playboy ethos—has expressed itself in a wide range of media over Playboy's 60-year history, and all of it comes alive in these pages. Famer takes the reader from the inception of the Playboy empire through the 1959 jazz festival, to the opening of club after club. With approximately 60 black and white photos, and a complete Playboy music reference guide, readers will think of music, not just Bunnies, when thinking about Playboy. Throughout the book, it is the artists who do most of the talking—and they have a lot to say about the golden era of Playboy entertainment.

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  Meditation - Sounds of...

  Anthony Morse

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  Meditation - Sounds of Thunderstorms – Mozart No. 40 & Brahms No. 1 (432 Hz Healing
  Music)
   
  Discover a powerful fusion of classical brilliance and nature’s calming presence in this immersive digital audio experience. Mozart’s Symphony No. 40 in G Minor and Brahms’
  Symphony No. 1 in C Minor come alive, enriched by the gentle sounds of rolling
  thunderstorms, all tuned to 432 Hz—a frequency associated with relaxation,
  healing, and emotional balance.
   
  Key Features:
   
  432 Hz Frequency –
  Thought to promote deep relaxation, mindfulness, and stress relief Masterpieces
  of Classical Music – Featuring:
   
  •	Mozart's Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, K. 550
   
  •	Brahms' Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 68
   
  •	Thunderstorm Soundscapes – Elevates focus, sleep, and emotional depth 📖 Biography & Legacy – Insights into Handel’s genius and orchestral mastery
   
  
   
  Why Listen?
   
  ✔ Ideal
  for Meditation & Sleep – A soothing atmosphere for unwinding,
  studying, or creative inspiration 
   
  ✔ Healing
  & Stress Reduction – 432 Hz tuning enhances calm and emotional
  well-being 
   
  ✔ Immersive
  Classical & Nature Fusion – A unique listening experience for
  music lovers and relaxation seekers
   
  
   
  Experience peace, beauty, and
  mindfulness through the harmonic blend of classical symphonies and
  nature’s rhythm. Let the depth of Mozart and Brahms guide you toward
  calm and serenity.

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  Oliver and the Whispering Tree -...

  Beatrix Fern

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  Oliver and the Whispering Tree: One Boy, One Tree, and a Thousand Secrets 
   Written & Narrated by [Author Name] 
  Step into a world where flavors hold memories, trees whisper ancient recipes, and a young boy learns that cooking is more than just a skill — it’s a journey through time, taste, and truth. 
  When 11-year-old Oliver discovers a mysterious tree in his grandmother’s forgotten garden, he never expects it to talk — let alone share recipes from centuries past. Each rustling leaf carries a new tale, a new flavor, and a new lesson. From medieval herb pies to rainforest fruit syrups, the Whispering Tree shares a thousand secrets — and Oliver is the only one who can hear them. 
  This unique audiobook cookbook blends immersive storytelling with delicious, easy-to-follow recipes. As Oliver unravels his family's culinary legacy, listeners are invited to cook along — learning not just how to prepare each dish, but why it matters. Perfect for families, young chefs, and anyone who believes food can connect us to something greater. 
  Featuring:20 enchanting recipes woven into the storySoundscapes and original music to transport you into Oliver’s worldCooking tips, cultural insights, and magical realismBonus PDF download with illustrated recipes and ingredient guides 
  Whether you're listening in the kitchen, curled up before bed, or on a road trip adventure, Oliver and the Whispering Tree will feed your imagination — and your appetite. 
  Let the tree whisper its secrets to you. All you have to do... is listen.

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