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  Billie Eilish - In Her Own Words

  Billie Eilish

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  From legendary recording artist and two-time Academy Award winner Billie Eilish, an intimate look at her life—both on and offstage—in this stunning photography book. Billie Eilish is a once in a generation superstar. With distinctive visual flare and darkly poignant lyricss that rival performers twice her age, Billie is a musician who stands out from the crowd. Between her record-shattering award-winning music and her uncompromising and unapologetic attitude, it's no surprise that her fanbase continues to grow. Now in this visual narrative journey through her life, she is ready to share more with her devoted audience, including hundreds of never-before-seen high-quality photos, from baby pictures to early performance images–all lovingly selected by Billie herself. This gorgeous book captures the essence of Billie, offering readers a personal glimpses into her childhood, her life on tour, and more. A must-have for any fan.

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  Enchiridirion Discourses Golden...

  Epictetus, Zeke Ring

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  Unlock the Timeless Wisdom of a Stoic Master! 
  Discover The Enchiridion, Discourses, Golden Sayings, Fragments & Selected Writings by Epictetus, now available in a new English translation adapted for the contemporary reader. This comprehensive collection provides profound insights into self-mastery, resilience, and virtuous living. 
  Epictetus's teachings offer practical guidance on facing life's challenges with grace and inner strength. He explores themes like personal freedom, the power of perception, and focusing on what is within our control, making his wisdom as relevant today as it was centuries ago.Experience the Wisdom That Has Inspired GenerationsAccessible Modern Translation – Clear and straightforward, bringing Epictetus's thoughts to life.Timeless Teachings – Cultivate inner peace, embrace adversity, and practice mindful living.Practical Guidance – Actionable advice for personal growth and achieving tranquility. 
  Imagine learning from a philosopher who transformed adversity into strength. Dive into lessons on self-discipline, acceptance, and the art of living well. Whether you're a philosophy student, seeking personal development, or exploring Stoicism, this collection enriches your mind and spirit. 
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  Join countless readers inspired by Epictetus's teachings. These writings are more than historical texts—they are a guide to balanced and purposeful living in today's world. 
  Get your audiobook now and embark on a journey through Epictetus's wisdom, unlocking the secrets to inner freedom and tranquility!

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  Scotland in 100 Buildings

  Roger Emmerson

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  Scotland in 100 Buildings by architect Roger Emmerson is a captivating journey through the architectural marvels of Scotland, seen uniquely through Emmerson's personal experiences.
  This isn't a dry history or textbook – it's a lively, intimate account where each building tells its own story. Emmerson has visited every site featured, offering first-hand insights that bring these places to life, from iconic landmarks to hidden gems. His reflections aim to inspire readers to explore for themselves, rather than simply inform, making this book easy to pick up at any page. 
  Ideal for architecture enthusiasts, travellers and locals alike, Scotland in 100 Buildings will appeal to anyone curious about Scotland's diverse buildings and the personal tales they inspire. It's perfect for those seeking an approachable and authentic look at Scotland's architectural legacy.

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  The Simple Art of Japanese...

  Yoko Takenami

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  Create beautiful gifts, stationery and decorations that incorporate the elegant, centuries-old art of Japanese calligraphy.
   
  Developed since the sixth century, practised by the royal elite and Buddhist scholars, and packed with spiritual meaning, Japanese calligraphy has its own style: simple, elegant and gentle. Starting with a history section that illuminates thousands of years of calligraphy with inspiring examples, the core of the book is a clear step-by-step guide to creating stunning calligraphy. The 15 projects, from a greetings card to painting calligraphy motifs on river pebbles and linen hangings, represent authentic uses of Japanese scripts. The combination of simple strokes and meaningful characters that makes up each of these unique projects means you can create artworks that will give you and your loved ones truly enduring results. A clear materials section shows you exactly what you need to start, while the comprehensive techniques chapter demonstrates how to hold the brush, create characters and write pieces. Also included are 100 of the most popular Western first names, plus a series of greetings, sentiments and poems, including haikus and Zen proverbs, so you can personalise your projects.

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  The Humbugs of the World - An...

  P. T. Barnum

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  P. T. Barnum, best-known for his own use of hoaxes in his popular Barnum & Bailey Circus, found that the use of hoaxes was acceptable when the audience was getting the entertainment they paid for. When it came to religious hoaxes, fraud, and swindling, Barnum was avidly against it. He even went so far as to offer $500 to any medium who could prove that they actually could reach the dead. In this exposé of humbugs and the scams they perpetuate, he goes after religious quacks, witches and sorcerers, and other forms of frauds in all walks of life. He discusses some of the most notable scams of the time and reveals the perpetrators as humbugs. In addition to scams, he also discusses business affairs and his own opinions of the current events of his time.

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  The Elemental Actor - How to...

  Mel Churcher

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  We are all a complex mixture of the elemental energies identified by many different cultures throughout history: Earth, Air, Fire, Water – and a fifth element called Quintessence or Spirit. As an actor, you need to be able to access each of them, so that you can draw on whichever element you need to bring your role fully into life.
  In The Elemental Actor, Mel Churcher explores these deep, primal drives, and gives you practical tools to harness them to make your work more powerful and alive. Her unique approach combines elements of actor training, voice work and movement to increase your range and help you bring depth, specificity and intensity to your performance.
  The book includes over one hundred games and exercises to help you explore each of the elements, incorporate this work into your practice, and apply it to the world of your role. There are also tips for preparing for auditions and dealing with performance anxiety, as well as advice on how to stay healthy in body, voice and mind.
  Offering an everlasting palette that will enrich any performance, whether on stage or screen, The Elemental Actor will help you release the wellspring of your imagination, and put elemental power into your work.
  Mel Churcher is an international acting, dialogue and voice coach who has worked with companies including the Royal National Theatre, Royal Shakespeare Company, Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, Shakespeare's Globe, Young Vic, Royal Court Theatre and Graeae Theatre Company. She is one of the top acting and dialogue coaches in TV and movies, and has worked with some of the biggest stars of stage and screen.

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