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  Theatre of the Unimpressed - In...

  Jordan Tannahill

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  How dull plays are killing theatre and what we can do about it.
  		 
  Had I become disenchanted with the form I had once fallen so madly in love with as a pubescent, pimple-faced suburban homo with braces? Maybe theatre was like an all-consuming high school infatuation that now, ten years later, I saw as the closeted balding guy with a beer gut he’d become. There were of course those rare moments of transcendencethat kept me coming back. But why did they come so few and far between?
  		 
  A lot of plays are dull. And one dull play, it seems, can turn us off theatre for good. Playwright and theatre director Jordan Tannahill takes in the spectrum of English-language drama – from the flashiest of Broadway spectacles to productions mounted in scrappy storefront theatres – to consider where lifeless plays come from and why they persist. Having travelled the globe talking to theatre artists, critics, passionate patrons and the theatrically disillusioned, Tannahill addresses what he considers the culture of ‘risk aversion’ paralyzing the form.
  		 
  Theatre of the Unimpressed is Tannahill’s wry and revelatory personal reckoning with the discipline he’s dedicated his life to, and a roadmap for a vital twenty-first-century theatre – one that apprehends the value of ‘liveness’ in our mediated age and the necessity for artistic risk and its attendant failures. In considering dramaturgy, programming and alternative models for producing, Tannahill aims to turn theatre from an obligation to a destination.

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  Ancient Civilizations for Kids:...

  Captivating History

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  Journey back thousands of years to the world’s oldest civilizations.  
  You’ll be amazed to discover the incredible leaps humanity made and how each ancient civilization flourished. Learn more about the culture, achievements, and religions of some of the world’s most famous civilizations. 
  You will be surprised to learn just how much the six ancient civilizations in this audiobook had in common, despite being thousands of miles apart or even thousands of years apart! And you’ll be amazed when you hear how much their cultures have shaped our own societies today. 
  History will come alive with fun facts, and entertaining activities to test your knowledge. Plus, there are helpful pronunciation tips for those trickier new words to help you become an expert historian in no time! 
  Here is just a small sample of the things you will learn:Which civilization is credited with being the “cradle of civilization?”The Egyptians weren’t the only ones who built pyramids.They found what in some burial chambers?Who had the longest-running ancient empire?Writing may have been the most important invention ever!Which ancient monuments and artifacts are still here and can be visited today?Which civilization had a death sentence over silk?What makes the city of Teotihuacan so mysterious?The birth of acting and the stories that inspired blockbuster movies. 
  Scroll up and click the “add to cart” button to begin your journey into the past today!

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  Novelty - A History of the New

  Michael North

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  If art and science have one thing in common, it’s a hunger for the new—new ideas and innovations, new ways of seeing and depicting the world. But that desire for novelty carries with it a fundamental philosophical problem: If everything has to come from something, how can anything truly new emerge? Is novelty even possible? In Novelty, Michael North takes us on a dazzling tour of more than two millennia of thinking about the problem of the new, from the puzzles of the pre-Socratics all the way up to the art world of the 1960s and ’70s. The terms of the debate, North shows, were established before Plato, and have changed very little since: novelty, philosophers argued, could only arise from either recurrence or recombination. The former, found in nature’s cycles of renewal, and the latter, seen most clearly in the workings of language, between them have accounted for nearly all the ways in which novelty has been conceived in Western history, taking in reformation, renaissance, invention, revolution, and even evolution. As he pursues this idea through centuries and across disciplines, North exhibits astonishing range, drawing on figures as diverse as Charles Darwin and Robert Smithson, Thomas Kuhn and Ezra Pound, Norbert Wiener and Andy Warhol, all of whom offer different ways of grappling with the idea of originality. Novelty, North demonstrates, remains a central problem of contemporary science and literature—an ever-receding target that, in its complexity and evasiveness, continues to inspire and propel the modern. A heady, ambitious intellectual feast, Novelty is rich with insight, a masterpiece of perceptive synthesis.

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  Vrnda Devi's Kitchen Religion...

  Sripad Jagannatha Dasa

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  THE ANCIENT YOGIC SCIENCE OF NON-VIOLENT SPIRITUAL EATINGVrnda Devi's Kitchen Religion introduces the art andscience of conscious eating. Listeners willleam of the 5,000-year-old Vedic approach todiet with a respectful nod to modern nutritionalscience. Yoga sages speak of the threemodes of material nature, goodness, passion,and ignorance, and the foods whichdefine each. Those in the modes of passionand ignorance dull themselves with lifeless,processed fare which overwhelms the senses-like meat, fish, eggs, strong spices, and alcohol.Those who seek entry into the mode ofgoodness, however, understand the value of.consuming organic vegetables, fresh fruits,whole grains, nuts, and, pure, whole non-violentstrictly nonfactory farming milk.Vmda examines the negative effects of meat-based fare outlines the benefits of a vegetarian diet and explains how such a diet can help heal, strengthen, and purify the body. Here is everything you need to know about life-giving of simple living and high thinking from one of the world's most celebrated animal rights angels.Vrnda Devi, was a successful vegetarianrestauranteur and host of televisioncooking shows "Vrnda's Kitchen." Her celebratedspiritual master was A.C. Bhaktivedanta SwamiPrabhupada. Devi was a dedicated animal-rightsactivist and managed a ten-acre cowprotection facility (Goshalla) in New York. SripadJagannatha Dasa is her husband.

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  The Psychology of Money

  Morgan Housel

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  This work offers concise Key Insights & Analysis of The Psychology of Money, by Morgan Housel. It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Morgan Housel. Designed for readers seeking a clear, thought-provoking overview that captures the novel’s central themes and emotional depth. 
  Money is not just about numbers, charts, or financial strategies—it is a story shaped by human behavior, emotions, and perception. This book explores the hidden psychological forces that govern how people think about wealth, risk, and success. Through compelling stories and timeless lessons, it reveals why rational financial decisions often collide with emotional impulses, and how understanding these patterns can transform the way we build, preserve, and enjoy money. Rather than focusing on technical formulas, it examines the role of luck, ego, patience, and perspective in shaping financial outcomes. Practical, insightful, and deeply human, this work provides a new lens to understand the real drivers of financial well-being.

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  The Cornerstones - Investing in...

  MA Andrew J. Assini

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  The Cornerstones: Investing in Authenticity introduces readers to a uniquely effective framework for authentic living through four essential areas of practice: Mindfulness & Meditation, Stalking & Journaling, Community Cultivation, and Self-Care & Self-Celebration. These areas of practice, referred to as The Cornerstones, provide a robust foundation for individuals seeking to embrace their true selves and live a more fulfilling life. 
  In this book, Assini shares personal stories of addiction, introspection, and transformation, offering readers a candid and relatable narrative. Each chapter delves into a specific cornerstone, providing practical application tips and insights into overcoming common challenges. Assini's approachable and conversational style makes the topics accessible and engaging, encouraging readers to embark on their own journey of authenticity. 
  The Cornerstones: Investing in Authenticity is more than just a book; it is an invitation to invest in oneself and to embrace the ongoing journey of living authentically.

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