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  The Farmyard Set - A celebration...

  Hannah Dale

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  An exciting larger edition of a beautifully illustrated celebration of our favourite farmyard animals.
  This beautiful new edition of The Farmyard Set is bigger in size, ensuring a closer look at the world's favourite farm animals.
  Readers of The Country Set and Flying the Nest should dust down their wellingtons once again and come and meet The Farmyard Set. This handsome and lavishly illustrated gift book features 50 of farming's best-loved creatures, brought to life by award-winning artist Hannah Dale. Among them are old favourites, such as the Jersey cow and the Gloucester Old Spot, the Indian Runner duck and the Shetland pony, known for their charm and striking appearance.
  Alongside each illustration, Hannah Dale provides detailed descriptions and fascinating facts that help us learn more about the character and background of each beloved animal.

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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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  Every Brain Needs Music - The...

  Dennis Plies, Larry S. Sherman

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  Whenever a person engages with music―when a piano student practices a scale, a jazz saxophonist riffs on a melody, a teenager sobs to a sad song, or a wedding guest gets down on the dance floor—countless neurons are firing. Playing an instrument requires all of the resources of the nervous system, including cognitive, sensory, and motor functions. Composition and improvisation are remarkable demonstrations of the brain's capacity for creativity. Something as seemingly simple as listening to a tune involves mental faculties most of us don't even realize we have. 
   
   
   
  Larry S. Sherman, a neuroscientist and lifelong musician, and Dennis Plies, a professional musician and teacher, collaborate to show how our brains and music work in harmony. They consider music in all the ways we encounter it—teaching, learning, practicing, listening, composing, improvising, and performing—in terms of neuroscience as well as music pedagogy, showing how the brain functions and even changes in the process. Every Brain Needs Music draws on leading behavioral, cellular, and molecular neuroscience research as well as surveys of more than a hundred musical people. It provides new perspectives on learning to play, teaching, how to practice and perform, the ways we react to music, and why the brain benefits from musical experiences.

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  Overture of Nature’s Soothing...

  Selena Brooke

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  Discover the transformative power of nature with Overture of Nature’s Soothing Ocean Soundscapes in Tune with Immersive Piano Rhythms for Stress Relief. This enchanting guide will take you on a journey to cultivate a sense of tranquility and balance in your life and provide you with the tools to enhance your well-being and emotional health. 
  Delve into holistic wellness for emotional balance as you explore the therapeutic benefits of nature and music. This book is designed to help you create a serene atmosphere in your home, allowing you to practice mindfulness techniques for deep relaxation. Each chapter is filled with practical insights, exercises, and meditative practices that are easy to incorporate into your daily routine, making it simple to prioritize self-care amidst life’s demands. 
  You will learn effective relaxation strategies for peaceful living, empowering you to navigate stress and find harmony within yourself. By embracing these natural remedies, you’ll discover how to foster inner calm and promote overall wellness. The gentle guidance throughout the book encourages you to take small yet meaningful steps toward a more balanced and fulfilling life. 
  Embrace this journey towards emotional clarity. Each page invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and connect with the beauty of the natural world. As you engage with the content, you’ll find inspiration in the gentle rhythms of nature, helping you cultivate a deeper awareness of your surroundings and inner self.

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  Sui Dynasty - Reunification and...

  Rolf Hedger

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  The period before the rise of the Sui Dynasty was marked by fragmentation and instability, as China remained divided between the Northern and Southern Dynasties. This era, which lasted from the late 4th century to the late 6th century, was characterized by constant warfare, shifting alliances, and a deep cultural divide between the north and south. The fall of this system set the stage for the reunification of China under the Sui Dynasty. 
  The north was ruled by a succession of non-Han Chinese states, often founded by nomadic groups that had migrated into China during the decline of the Western Jin Dynasty. The Northern Wei, established by the Tuoba clan of the Xianbei people, was the most powerful of these states. Over time, the rulers of the Northern Wei adopted Chinese customs, Confucian governance, and Buddhism, which helped stabilize their rule. However, internal struggles, court intrigue, and opposition from powerful aristocratic families led to the dynasty’s division into the Eastern and Western Wei, eventually giving rise to the Northern Qi and Northern Zhou dynasties. 
  In contrast, the Southern Dynasties were ruled by Han Chinese elites who maintained a more traditional Chinese way of life. The Eastern Jin, followed by the Liu Song, Southern Qi, Liang, and Chen dynasties, governed the southern regions, centered around the lower Yangtze River. These dynasties often suffered from weak central control, as powerful noble families exerted significant influence over the government. While the south was culturally rich and economically prosperous, political instability and frequent coups weakened its ability to resist northern invasions.

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  My Karolina Fix

  Mike Blake

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  My Karolina Fix :: Poem.To/ this animated street performer, who creates light with her musical performances.An awesome violin player, pop, rock and classicist. A stupendous dancer and singer.She is the whole package and,She is the fix of me and many others.

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