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  Supraconscious - The Genius...

  Anonyme

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  This book is the core textbook of a quantum science of acting on stage and in life. At a time when the arts and sciences converge more than ever, Perceptual Acting and Directing theory and method (PAD) speaks about a contemporary, tangible metaphysics, fusing theories of quantum physics with mindfulness and the famous Method of the Actors' Studio, in a new harmony. Konstantin Stanislavski had said that the actor of the future, a new actor in the new life, is the one for whom art springs from spiritual intuition. He used the word Supraconscious, indicating to the actor the levels of consciousness he needed to attain. He considered the art of theater as the spiritual path to wholeness. PAD is the new system of translating and decoding, frame by frame, the experience, bringing us in touch with the higher self, by reference to Nietzsche's superhuman and the transcendental Kazantzakis, creating a new transitional space where everything is in motion and evolves in the face of inertia, continuously actualizing that Alma-Quantum Leap of being. 

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  Exploring Christian History

  Taurai Makadho

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.   
  In 'Exploring Christian History', I aim to present a comprehensive and accurate account of the events, figures, and movements that have shaped Christianity throughout the centuries. While my own personal faith informs my interest in this subject, the contents of this book are not intended to proselytize or illustrate my own statement of faith. Rather, this work is a demonstration of a statement of facts, grounded in historical research and evidence-based scholarship. 
  My goal is to provide readers with a nuanced understanding of the complex and multifaceted nature of Christian history, highlighting both the triumphs and challenges that have characterized this faith tradition. Through this exploration, I hope to shed light on the ways in which Christianity has evolved over time, influenced cultures, and impacted individuals and societies. 
  I believe that history is best understood when presented in an objective and impartial manner, allowing readers to draw their own conclusions and insights. To that end, I have strived to approach this subject with rigor, respect, and a commitment to accuracy, drawing on a wide range of primary and secondary sources. 
  It is my hope that 'Exploring Christian History' will serve as a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand the rich and complex heritage of Christianity, regardless of their own faith background or perspective."

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  A Rare Recording of Film Icon...

  Helen Hayes

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  Helen Hayes MacArthur (October 10, 1900 - March 17, 1993) was an American actress. Often referred to as the "First Lady of American Theatre," she was the second person and first woman to win the EGOT (an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony Award), and the first person to win the Triple Crown of Acting. Hayes was in the inaugural class of inductees to the American Theater Hall of Fame in 1972. She also received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, America's highest civilian honor, from President Ronald Reagan in 1986 and, two years later, was awarded the National Medal of Arts. The following interview is from 1974.

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  Antoni Gaudi and Frank Lloyd...

  Editors Charles River

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  Halfway into the 19th century, Spain's Catalonia underwent a sweeping transformation when it was thrust into not one, but 2 golden eras – the Renaixença and the Industrial Revolution. It was during this explosive period of creativity, thriving prosperity, and invigorated patriotism that a steadfastly nonconforming and fascinatingly eccentric icon was born, one that was about to take Catalonia by storm with his brilliant eye for unorthodox art and his legendary – or as some would say, notoriously – out-of-the-box ideas. Salvador Dalí, the celebrated surrealist, was one of many who would find a fount of inspiration in him, even once raving about the Sagrada Familia, the highlight of this icon's career: “Those who have not heard about the chromatic and shining essence of its color, the astonishing polyphony of its towers as organ pipes and shocked by its mutant naturalism, are traitors.” This icon in question, of course, is none other than what many now consider to be the patriarch of the Catalan Modernism movement: Antoni Gaudí. 
  Across the pond, America’s most innovative and prolific architect was Frank Lloyd Wright, whose works are almost too vast and diverse to list. Recognized for designing unique churches and distinctive commercial buildings, and admired for his geometric style house designs, Wright has been widely imitated, and his work continues to influence architecture not only in the United States but around the world. Laymen often think they know the definition of “a Frank Lloyd Wright,” but they probably don’t fully understand the brilliant mind of the man, nor the intricacies of his Prairie Style. Yet it endures because he has made it so, and in many ways, Wright’s architectural career has overshadowed other aspects of his life.

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  The Dad Rock That Made Me A Woman

  Niko Stratis

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  A memoir-in-essays on transness, dad rock, and the music that saves us. 
   
   
   
  When Wilco's 2007 album Sky Blue Sky was infamously criticized as "dad rock," Niko Stratis was a twenty-five-year-old closeted trans woman working in her dad's glass shop in the Yukon Territory. As she sought escape from her hypermasculine environment, Stratis found an unlikely lifeline amid dad rock's emotionally open and honest music. Listening to dad rock, Stratis could access worlds beyond her own and imagine a path forward. 
   
   
   
  In taut, searing essays rendered in propulsive and unguarded prose, Stratis delves into the emotional core of bands like Wilco and The National, telling her story through the dad rock that accompanied her along the way. She found footing in Michael Stipe's allusions to queer longing, Radiohead's embrace of unknowability, and Bruce Springsteen's very trans desire to "change my clothes my hair my face"—and she found in artists like Neko Case and Sharon Van Etten that the label transcends gender. A love letter to the music that saves us and a tribute to dads like Stratis's own who embody the tenderness at the genre's heart, The Dad Rock That Made Me a Woman rejoices in music unafraid to bare its soul.

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  Writing And Drawing As Art Forms...

  Owen Jones

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  In this digital age, artists have discovered a new frontier for sharing and selling their creations. From ebooks to paintings, the online world offers a vast array of platforms and strategies for artists to showcase and monetise their work. “Writing and Drawing As Art Forms” is a concise guide designed to help artists navigate this digital landscape and turn their passion into profit. 
  This book explores the various avenues available for artists to monetise their art, whether through selling ebooks, prints, or original artworks. It provides practical insights into understanding the market, choosing the right platforms, pricing artwork effectively, promoting art strategically, building a brand, and providing exceptional customer service. 
  Whether you’re an author seeking to self-publish your writing or an illustrator looking to sell your digital art, this guide offers valuable tips and resources to help you succeed in the online art market.

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