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  A Classic Interview with Rock...

  Janis Joplin

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  Janis Lyn Joplin (January 19, 1943 - October 4, 1970), born in Port Arthur, TX, was an American singer and songwriter. One of the most iconic and successful rock performers of her era, she was noted for her powerful mezzo-soprano vocals, as well as her electric stage presence. The following recording is from a November 1968 interview.

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  Silkscreen Printing in the Home...

  Angela Hall

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  This practical guide demystifies and simplifies silkscreen printmaking, and shows how accessible it is from the home. Each chapter explains a technique with basic equipment and materials, and reveals its many creative possibilities. Alongside step-by-step instructions and bold finished examples, the book encourages experimentation without the need for expensive or complex machinery, showing how these exciting techniques can be tried successfully at home.

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  Imperial Chinese Foundations -...

  Rolf Hedger

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  The story of China's imperial unification represents one of history's most consequential political transformations. "Imperial Chinese Foundations: Uniting the Land" explores the three dynasties that forged China's imperial system—a political structure that would endure for over two millennia. 
  The brief but revolutionary Qin Dynasty (221-206 BCE) ended centuries of warring states by conquering all rivals under the leadership of the First Emperor, Qin Shi Huang. Through military might, standardized writing, currency, measurements, and a unified legal code, the Qin created China's first centralized bureaucratic empire—though their harsh Legalist policies triggered rebellion after the emperor's death. 
  The Western Han Dynasty (206 BCE-9 CE) consolidated imperial rule through a more pragmatic blend of Confucian ideology and centralized governance. Under Emperor Wu's dynamic leadership, the Han expanded Chinese territory, opened the Silk Road, established the civil service examination system, and created cultural and political institutions that would define Chinese civilization for millennia. 
  As power shifted to the Eastern Han (25-220 CE), the dynasty initially flourished before facing mounting challenges from natural disasters, court intrigues, and the Yellow Turban Rebellion. Yet even as political cohesion weakened, this period saw remarkable innovations—including paper, the seismograph, and advances in mathematics and medicine—while Buddhism began its profound influence on Chinese civilization. 
  Through examining these three foundational dynasties, we witness the birth and evolution of the imperial Chinese state that would serve as a template for governance across East Asia and continue to influence Chinese identity into the modern era.

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  In The Volume

  Alex Hyde-White

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  Alex Hyde-White’s soulful memoir takes readers inside the world of a true working actor, from coming of age during the old studio system, to driving a cab to make ends meet, to working with greats including Spielberg, Beatty, Julia, Leo and more. A Wonder Years of show biz folkore. Casting director Victoria Burrows says, "Get out the Popcorn and give this book a read! Alex "Punch" Hyde-White shares some of his great actor life growing pains and pleasures. Perseverance, Talent, Wit and Humor, Alex "Fills the Costume" in the Hollywood he grew up in!  From fellow actors, and long-time friends, Maxwell Caulfield and Juliet Mills comes this endorsement, "Alex ‘Punch’ Hyde-White is a total original but also a throwback to a time when the Industry was frankly more fun! A long and varied career - that has seen him working for some of the best in the Biz - and his wonderful capacity for reinvention have held him in good stead. This is a survivor’s tale told with his trademark humor and gusto. Pio Juszkiewicz, Ph.D., Publisher, Silicon Guild Books offers, With great recall and memory for details, Alex gives us a rare look at goings-on in the making of iconic films and shows in which he was involved -- “Pretty Woman”, “Battlestar Galactica”, “Murder She Wrote,” The Fantastic Four,” and others. “In The Volume” is a great memoir and a very interesting read, full of insights about the film industry and its evolution over the last thirty years. His writing voice and self-deprecating humor make for an all-around worthy read!

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  300 Thoughts for Theatremakers -...

  Russell Lucas

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  'The future of theatre will belong to the maverick minds who possess the skills to mix things up and who have enough tools in their box to trick the game.'
  This is a practical, grassroots, self-empowerment book for theatremakers. It's for anybody who wants to make live theatre, whether you're an actor, a director, a producer, a designer or a writer. Whether you're all of these, or none of them. Categories don't matter. What matters is making your show, and putting it in front of an audience.
  This book is not a method, nor a practice. It's an accessible toolbox of reflections and provocations designed to help you – an independent-minded, career-driven, professional theatremaker – along the path towards achieving your dreams.
  Inside, Russell Lucas shares his decades of experience in independent theatremaking, covering aspects including:
  
  - Generating and developing ideas
  - Working with other creatives
  - Promoting your show and selling tickets
  - Understanding the power of the audience
  - Making ends meet and sustaining your career
  He tackles abstract problems, dissects the practical ones, and debunks plenty of myths along the way. Inspiring and unconventional, but always grounded in sound, real-world sense, 300 Thoughts for Theatremakers is a book for anyone who's passionate about a life in theatre, and wants to make that a reality.
  'Thank God for this book. It will surely be a comfort and support to all those who follow in Russell Lucas's independent and determined footsteps' Alan Lane, Artistic Director of Slung Low, from his Foreword

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  Medieval Architecture and Legacy...

  Harris Ropes

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  These three works highlight how architecture and intellectual ambition shaped the heart of the Middle Ages and left a legacy that endures to this day. 
  Begin with The Gothic Cathedral, a stunning symbol of spiritual devotion and engineering genius. Soaring spires, flying buttresses, and luminous stained glass windows combined to create sacred spaces that lifted hearts and minds toward heaven. These architectural marvels not only defined the skyline of medieval Europe but also reflected the era’s complex religious and social structures. 
  Next, delve into The Carolingian Renaissance, a revival of learning, literacy, and classical influence under Charlemagne's rule. This movement sparked architectural innovation, preserved ancient knowledge, and laid the foundations for a more cohesive European identity during a time of fragmentation and uncertainty. 
  Conclude with The Italian City-States, hubs of commerce, culture, and politics. Their wealth and rivalry fueled a vibrant civic life and groundbreaking urban planning that blended practicality with beauty. From Florence to Venice, these city-states bridged the medieval and Renaissance worlds, forever changing the course of European history. 
  Together, these works offer a window into how medieval people built not only physical structures—but also enduring cultural legacies.

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