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  Runaway Train - or The Story of...

  Eric Roberts, Sam Kashner

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  This program is read by the author, Golden Globe–winning actor Eric Roberts.In this brutally candid memoir, Academy Award and Golden Globe nominee Eric Roberts pulls no punches about the ups and downs of his career and his sometimes stormy relationship with his famous sister, Julia.Eric Roberts grew up in Georgia, spending most of his teens away from his mother and sisters, Lisa and Julia. Instead, he stayed with his controlling father, a grifter jealous of his early success. At age 17, Eric moved to New York to pursue acting, where he worked and partied with future legends like Christopher Walken, Mickey Rourke, John Malkovich, Bruce Willis, and Robin Williams. His big break came when he was cast in King of the Gypsies. Eric became one of the hottest stars of his era, starting an affair with actress Sandy Dennis, working with Bob Fosse on the critically acclaimed Star 80, and earning an Oscar nomination for Runaway Train. But for Eric, Hollywood came with a dark side—an ocean of cocaine that nearly swept him away, culminating in a car accident that almost cost him his life.Eric is open about the seriousness of his addictions and their devastating effect on his career. He reveals the reasons behind his complicated relationship with his sister, Julia, and his daughter, Emma, a successful actress in her own right. Now, happily married to actress and casting director Eliza Roberts, who helped him confront his demons, he is revered among his peers as the ultimate actor’s actor. Written with New York Times bestselling author, for years a Vanity Fair contributing editor, and current Air Mail writer-at-large Sam Kashner, this is a powerful memoir of a Hollywood legend.Music for this program is courtesy of Keaton Simons.Track list in program order;1 - Other Side2 - Read My Mind3 - Father Song4 - Masterpiece5 - It’s Ok6 - Tribal Blues7 - Green Monster8 - Lemonaid9 - Just This Side Of Insane10 - Beautiful Pain11 - The Medicine12 - Currently13 - Therapy14 - Hero & Hell15 - Still Holding On16 - To Me17 - YetA Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin’s Press.

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  The Evolution Of Digital Art...

  Hemdan M Aly

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  "The Evolution of Digital Art: Exploring Innovation and Digital Creativity" is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of technology and creativity. This book takes you on a journey through the history of digital art, highlighting its remarkable growth and significance in today's cultural landscape.  
  Learn about the emergence of digital art exhibitions and the vital role they play in showcasing new talents. Understand how blockchain technology is reshaping the value of digital creations, giving artists new ways to monetize their work.  
  The book breaks down the tools and software that are essential for aspiring digital artists, along with resources for free online courses and certifications to build skills.  
  Get inspired by the stories of influential digital artists who have made their mark in this field. Their experiences serve as motivation for both beginners and seasoned creators.  
  Whether you're an artist, a collector, or simply curious about digital art, this book offers valuable insights into a world that continues to evolve.

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  The New York Shenanigans

  Rosario Cipolla

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  The New York Hustle is a memoir authored by Rosario Cipolla, who was born in the 1950s in America – during the great music boom. His motto has always been, ‘Dream big, and you shall have it all!’ - something that has led him to the highest pinnacle of success, from the lowest of the low point in life. It is all about the hustle, which he did, despite having a tough childhood. Over and over again, he ‘got back up’ and joined the fray, showing an impressive amount of resilience. Read his story; a man who made his life about good music and managing shows while living the best life had to offer.

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  The Crazy Brilliant...

  Liam Ben Blackmore

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  Is Aaron Lewis an absolute genius or batsh!t crazy?  
    
  Imagine a spectrum where on one side is pure genius, and the other side is utter lunacy. Where would you place Aaron Lewis on this genius-lunatic spectrum?  
    
  In this book, the country boy and Staind front man explores:  
  * Gun rights versus gun control.  
  * How Americans need to wake up.  
  * President Barack Obama versus President Donald Trump.  
  * Sports professionals taking a knee during the national anthem.  
  * The Democratic Party versus the Republican Party.  
  * Systemic racism, civil rights, and discrimination. 
  * Confederate monuments.  
  * Covid-19 vaccine mandates.   
  * Lecherous, corrupt politicians.  
  * Loving America. 
  * Being silenced and canceled.  
  * The propaganda machine.  
  * Turning over the Roe V Wade abortion ruling.  
  * Sex education in schools.  
  * Gender identity.  
  * Ending mass shootings at schools.  
  * Facts versus disinformation.  
  * The January 6 insurrection.  
  * China manufacturing fentanyl.  
  Is Aaron Lewis crazy, brilliant, or both? Read this book, and figure it out!

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  In Defense of Cinema: An...

  Tom Thudiyanplackal

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  Cinema — in the strict sense this book reclaims — is not the broad category of moving-image entertainment. It is an art form arrived at only through the thorough distillation of ideas down to their essences. Though every work deserving the title is also a movie, not every movie should be confused for cinema. 
  Across five parts and just over 100,000 words, In Defense of Cinema: An Initiation establishes what cinema is, traces the lineage it inherits, holds up thirteen witnesses — Tarkovsky, Bergman, Kubrick, Fellini, Kiarostami, Ray, Kieślowski, Campion, Iñárritu, Coppola, Arnold, Von Trier, Moodysson — who carried the form across its first century, diagnoses what has been done to it across its second, and names what is now required of the practitioner and the audience who would defend it. 
  Written by filmmaker, production technologist, and futurist Tom Thudiyanplackal — whose forty years in service of the medium run from Mumbai advertising through Prague Film School, Vinod Chopra Films, and USC’s Entertainment Technology Center — this is not a study but a defense: a sermon delivered at a funeral by someone who actually loved the dead, sent into the world as a war cry for those who care to rise up in arms. 
  And for the creator staring down the AI era — the displaced professional, the artist told to feed the feed or disappear — the subtitle is meant literally. This book is an antidote: not a ban on the new tools and not a surrender to them, but a discipline for using them without becoming a generator and consumer of slop — so that minds built for the real work are not sacrificed to the machinery that profits from their imitation.

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  Too Hot - Kool & the Gang & Me

  George Brown

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  Growing up around music, young George was inspired to piece together a makeshift drum set and teach himself to play as he practiced in the dark, dank basement of his rundown New Jersey townhouse. 
   
   
   
  He soon joined forces with his friends to form a group called the Jazziacs, which then evolved into Kool & The Gang, a band that began charting hits while its members were still teenagers. By evolving their sound as musical tastes changed, the band was able to stay on the charts for decades, scoring twelve Top 10 hits in Funk, R&B, Pop, and Rock, and selling over seventy million albums while navigating the highs and lows of their career. 
   
   
   
  In Too Hot, drummer, keyboardist, and primary songwriter George Brown describes life in and out of the band, including a raucous life on the road as the band's popularity grew. He weathered the ups and downs of his musical career and navigated many challenges, including prescription drug addiction and depression. 
   
   
   
  George shares how his recent cancer scare, and subsequent treatment, compelled him to share his story, warts and all, to give listeners a glimpse into a band whose reputation was considered relatively tame, when in reality, it was exactly the opposite.

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