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  Landis - The Story of a Real Man...

  Preston Fassel

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  At the dawn of the 1980s, there was one serious name in horror and exploitation film criticism: Bill Landis. While other magazines were concerned with behind-the-scenes information, tributes, and SFX tutorials, Landis' Sleazoid Express was one part film journal and one part anthropological study, seriously critiquing the grindhouse movies that played the theaters of 42nd Street while also documenting the dying subculture that had grown up around them. 
  Profiled in Rolling Stone for his pioneering work, Landis' over-the-top "Mr. Sleazoid" persona and double-life as an adult film star masked the pain behind a child genius whose intellect alienated him from his peers; a consummate outcast who only felt at home among other outcasts. 
  After settling into life as a husband, father, and author in the 90s, it seemed that Landis had turned a corner-but the ghosts of Times Square were never far behind him. Dead at the age of 49 on the eve of what should have been a successful comeback, his legacy has nominally been forgotten. Award-winning author and journalist Preston Fassel pieces together the full story of his life for the first time, from his turbulent childhood, to his meteoric rise in the New York vice scene, to his tragic demise on the streets of Chicago. 
  Featuring exclusive interviews with Kurt Loder (MTV; Rolling Stone), Michael J. Weldon (Psychotronic Video), Art Ettinger (Ultra Violent Magazine), Carl Abrahamsson, Mike McPadden (Heavy Metal Movies; Teen Movie Hell), and others, plus excerpts from Landis' unpublished autobiographical novella Last Exit in Manattan and a reprint of Landis' seminal Fangoria interview with Andy Milligan, Landis at last pulls back the curtain on one of genre writing's most influential-yet unknown-figures. In that lost, damned, golden age called the 80s, there was a movie star named Bobby Spector, and a writer named Mr. Sleazoid. Most importantly, there was a man named Bill Landis. This is his story.

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  Sustainable Urban Infrastructure...

  Lyric Vale

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  Sustainable urban infrastructure is an essential aspect of modern urban development, aimed at addressing the growing demands of urbanization while mitigating environmental impact and ensuring long-term social and economic prosperity. As the global population continues to shift toward urban areas, the challenges of managing and developing cities sustainably become increasingly complex. In this chapter, we explore the concept of sustainable urban infrastructure, its importance, and the challenges faced by planners and policymakers in creating systems that are both efficient and resilient. 
  Defining sustainable urban infrastructure involves understanding the integration of various urban systems in a way that promotes long-term environmental health, economic vitality, and social equity. This includes transportation systems that reduce emissions, energy-efficient buildings, and green spaces that enhance the quality of life. Sustainable infrastructure also emphasizes the responsible use of resources, such as water and energy, while minimizing waste and environmental degradation. It is not merely about constructing buildings and roads but about creating a holistic urban ecosystem that supports the needs of current and future generations. 
  The importance of sustainable development in urban infrastructure cannot be overstated. With the world’s urban population projected to reach 68% by 2050, cities will face immense pressure to provide housing, transport, and services while also minimizing their carbon footprint and adapting to climate change.

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  Western Skies

  Darden Smith

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  Part prose, part album, and part photographic essay, Western Skies is singer-songwriter Darden Smith’s stunning homage to the mythologies of Texas and companion to his music release of the same name.Amid a series of road trips across West Texas, Darden Smith―Austin-based musician, author, and creative―found himself writing songs at the wheel and taking Polaroid photographs of the stark and ghostly terrain. Inspired by the spirit of the landscape, Smith scribbled his observations in a notebook and found new life in old lyrics―and between the prose, the music, and the Polaroid images he captured with his camera, Western Skies came vividly to life.This beautifully designed and collectible book combines everything Smith captured and created during his travels. Features include:Sixteen new essaysA foreword by Grammy Award–winner Rodney CrowellThe lyrics of Smith’s latest album, also entitled Western SkiesThe perfect companion piece to his latest album, also titled Western Skies, this arresting travelogue celebrates the sights and sounds of West Texas in a truly immersive and transportive way.

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  Beethoven Symphony No 5 - Music...

  Ludwig van Beethoven

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  Beethoven: The Man and the Artist, as Revealed in His Own Words 
  Ludwig van Beethoven  
  Translated by Henry Edward Krehbiel and Friedrich Kerst 
   
  Music Album and Biography Track List 
   
  01	Allegro con brio (C minor) 
   
  02	Andante con moto (A♭ major) 
   
  03	Scherzo: Allegro (C minor) 
   
  04	Allegro – Presto (C major) 
   
  05	Brief Biographical Sketch; Preface 
   
  06	Concerning Art; Love of Nature 
   
  07	Concerning Texts; On Composing 
   
  08	On Performing Music; On His Own Works 
   
  09	On Art and Artists; Beethoven as Critic; On Education 
   
  10	On His Own Disposition and Character; The Sufferer 
   
  11	Worldly Wisdom; God; Appendix

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  The Online Profit Path -...

  Nina Collins

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  The Online Profit Path: Navigate the World of Digital Income with Confidence and Skill is your essential guide to unlocking the vast potential of earning online. Whether you're a beginner exploring side hustles or an entrepreneur scaling a digital empire, this resource equips you with the knowledge, strategies, and tools to thrive in the digital economy. 
  From affiliate marketing and e-commerce to freelancing and passive income streams, you'll learn how to identify opportunities, avoid common pitfalls, and build sustainable online revenue with clarity and confidence. 
  Empower yourself to take control of your financial future—step onto the path of online profit today.

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  Our Forth Bridge: Made From Girders

  Barbara Henderson

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  The artist, the Blue Badge tour guide, the construction superintendent – join writer Barbara Henderson and photographer Alan McCredie for an A-Z glimpse behind the scenes at Scotland's iconic Forth Bridge. 
  Packed with stories and anecdotes, meet the people whose lives are inextricably welded to the famous red girders: enthusiasts, professionals, residents, researchers, souvenir sellers, lifeboat crew, train drivers, writers and volunteers, all accompanied by images from the acclaimed photographer Alan McCredie.
  Whilst there are several photographic books on the Forth Bridge they mainly have an emphasis on the structure itself, not the people here and now. Made from Girders seeks to give a real sense of what the bridge means to people.
  This book will be of interest to people from the area or who have connections to the Forth Rail Bridge, as well as tourists visiting the area.

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