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  Unroyal - Three Women Who Shook...

  Sarah Lyall

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  Wallis, Diana and Meghan: Three Wives, One Narrative 
   
  One was a married American socialite who embarked on a scandalous affair with the future king of England. Another was an aristocratic ingenue whose winsome charm captured the world’s imagination. And the third was a thirty-something actress whose outspokenness put her on a collision course with the British public. The marriages of Wallis Simpson, Diana Spencer, and Meghan Markle into the British royal family sparked a series of crises that at times seemed to threaten the future of the monarchy itself. In Unroyal, veteran New York Times reporter and former London correspondent Sarah Lyall revisits how each royal wife threatened the stability of—and was ultimately rejected by—this most ancient and opaque of institutions.  
   
  Using archival material and interviews with experts like the bestselling author Tina Brown, the royal biographer Andrew Morton, and the social commentator and broadcaster Afua Hirsch, Lyall’s audio documentary examines three pivotal TV interviews in which each woman pushed up against the official royal narrative: Wallis in 1970, Diana in 1995, and Meghan in 2021. Lyall describes the differences and highlights the similarities between the women at these three flexion points to examine the endless codependent dance between the monarchy, the public, and the news media and to shed fresh light on the fraught intersection of power, fame, and family politics in an institution torn between tradition and modernization.  
   
  Narrated by the author against a beguiling soundscape of contemporaneous news footage and a spectral score, Unroyal blends the probing inquisition of You’re Wrong About with the historical intrigue of The Crown, serving both neophytes and obsessives a delectable royal feast for the ears.

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  In praise of the backside

  Hans-Jürgen Döpp

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  An ethnological and sociological reflection is lead by Professor Döpp on this fascinating matter that brings to the most incongruous revelations. Beyond our cultural and religious upbringings, women and men pursue their fantasies, which the author tries to unravel with the rigour of a scientist for the pleasure of our eyes and of our mind.

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  Nature's Embrace of Soothing...

  Molly Mey

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  In today’s fast-paced world, achieving deep calmness and emotional balance can feel out of reach. Natural stress reduction practices are essential for reclaiming serenity and healing the mind and body. This guide provides actionable tools to help you embrace holistic approaches that promote wellness, reduce anxiety, and foster deep relaxation. 
  Discover how to integrate mindfulness and meditation into your daily routine, creating a sanctuary of peace where you can unwind and rejuvenate. Learn healing techniques that nurture both your emotional and physical well-being, helping you to cultivate a sense of balance and clarity. Whether you seek to improve your sleep or reduce stress, these practices will support you on your journey to emotional wellness. 
  This book offers a gentle, yet powerful path to achieving restorative sleep and enduring mental clarity. By embracing these practices, you will experience a significant shift in how you manage daily challenges, unlocking greater tranquility in both your body and mind. 
  The easy-to-follow steps within this guide will leave you feeling refreshed, recharged, and empowered to face each day with renewed energy. Don’t let stress and tension control your life. Instead, experience the transformative benefits of relaxation methods for inner peace, allowing you to feel calm, centered, and fully at ease. 
  Start your journey today and unlock the power of emotional healing and restorative sleep. Experience the freedom that comes with a peaceful, stress-free mind and a rejuvenated body.

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  Vibrant Interiors - Living Large...

  Andrea Monath Schumacher

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  With exclusive projects and new photography, Vibrant Interiors features the best of Andrea Schumacher Interiors. Inviting, imaginative homes that draw the viewer in and ignite the desire to see more, ultimately revealing Andrea’s creativity and skill at developing energetic, exuberant, personality-filled interiors. Regardless of location or style, the skillfully designed homes are layered with a well-balanced mix of complexity and simplicity; sophisticated yet playful; layered but minimal. This dynamic interplay is compelling, unexpected, and creates conversation. In her debut interior design book, Vibrant Interiors, Andrea explores her creativity and ability to transform interior spaces into something unique for each client.

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  HowExpert Guide to Ballet - 101+...

  HowExpert, Lauren Dillon

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  If you are thinking about taking ballet classes, have a child who is starting to dance, or want to know more about ballet, then HowExpert Guide to Ballet is for you. This book covers many things, such as: 
  - How to find the best studio for you. 
  - Elements to look for in classes from ages 3 to 18. 
  - What to wear to class if you are a child or an adult dancer. 
  - Things to bring to class in your dance bag. 
  - How to make the perfect ballet bun. 
  - Proper ballet etiquette. 
  - How to behave in class, at the barre, and when dancing in the center of the room. 
  - Warm-up exercises to do sitting and standing. 
  - Basic feet and arm positions. 
  - The five major methods of ballet instruction. 
  - Advice and encouragement for adult beginners. 
  - The history of pointe shoes. 
  - How dancers soften or harden their pointe shoes from ripping them apart to baking them in the oven. 
  - What dancers wear inside their pointe shoes to make them comfortable. 
  - How to Identify “dead pointe shoes” and why they are dangerous. 
  - The history of male dancers in ballet. 
  - Information for parents whose sons want to take ballet classes. 
  - What Men’s Classes and Partnering Classes are. 
  - Featuring expert advice, tips and tricks, and stories from the barre. 
  About the Author 
  Lauren Dillon is a multifaceted writer who has been dancing classical ballet for over two decades. She has worked as a dance instructor for children and enjoys sharing classical ballet with others. Born and raised in Florida, Lauren was inspired to take ballet classes by her mother, who took ballet classes as an adult. Lauren earned her Bachelor of Arts in Russian & Eastern European Studies from Florida State University (FSU). 
  HowExpert publishes how to guides by everyday experts.

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  Uncommon Measure - A Journey...

  Natalie Hodges

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  How does time shape consciousness and consciousness, time? Do we live in time, or does time live in us? And how does music, with its patterns of rhythm and harmony, inform our experience of time? Uncommon Measure explores these questions from the perspective of a young Korean American who dedicated herself to perfecting her art until performance anxiety forced her to give up the dream of becoming a concert solo violinist. Anchoring her story in illuminating research in neuroscience and quantum physics, Natalie Hodges traces her own passage through difficult family dynamics, prejudice, and enormous personal expectations to come to terms with the meaning of a life reimagined—one still shaped by classical music but moving toward the freedom of improvisation.

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