Publisher: Imagination Books
Abstract Watercolors - The Beauty of the Sublime A wonderful collection of beautiful, abstract paintings, showcasing the sublime, surreal and amazing power of the artist's canvas and brush stroke...Get it now!
The Tang Dynasty, one of the most prosperous and influential periods in Chinese history, lasted from 618 to 907 CE. Often referred to as a golden age, it was marked by significant cultural, political, and economic developments that shaped the trajectory of Chinese civilization. The dynasty succeeded the Sui Dynasty, which had fallen due to internal strife and excessive military campaigns, and it laid the foundation for many of the political and cultural features that would characterize Chinese history for centuries. The Tang Dynasty's legacy is still visible in the arts, governance, and cultural exchanges that continue to influence China today. The founding of the Tang Dynasty is attributed to Li Yuan, who became Emperor Gaozu after a successful rebellion against the Sui Dynasty in 618. His reign was followed by that of his son, Emperor Taizong, one of the most renowned rulers in Chinese history. Under their leadership, the Tang Empire quickly expanded its territories, establishing control over much of present-day China and extending its influence across Central Asia, Korea, and parts of Southeast Asia. This expansion was not only military but also cultural, as the Tang Dynasty became a melting pot of diverse peoples, cultures, and ideas. Politically, the Tang Dynasty introduced several innovations that helped maintain its stability and success. It perfected the imperial examination system, which allowed for a more meritocratic approach to selecting government officials, and it expanded the civil service, ensuring that a large and efficient bureaucracy could handle the empire’s vast territory. The legal system, known as the Tang Code, was influential in shaping the governance of China for centuries and served as a model for other East Asian countries.Show book
The Hollywood Heartthrobs Collection is a unique compilation of 4 Oscar winning films adapted from the original screenplays & performed for the radio by many of the original film stars in front of a live studio audience. Re-mastered and re-edited from the original radio broadcast IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE with James Stewart, Donna Reed & Victor Moore The irresistibly heart-warming story of George Bailey, who is prevented from committing suicide, the night before Christmas, by the apprentice angel Clarence. IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT with Clark Gable & Claudette Colbert Frank Capra’s classic romantic road comedy in which a pampered socialite tries to escape from her father and falls in love with a roguish reporter. THE PHILADELPHIA STORY with Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn & James Stewart A witty comedy of manners in which Tracy Lord, has to choose which of the three men in her life she truly loves. HOLIDAY INN with Bing Crosby & Dinah Shore, the Irving Berlin musical, which showcases the hit songs ‘White Christmas’ and ‘Easter Parade’. These titles are also available as part of the Hollywood Playhouse BOX SET, a collection of 14 Oscar winning ear-movies. These radio dramas were….to become as popular as the movies themselves. Hollywood Movie Memories This is an excellent audio product that will appeal to the majority of audiobook listeners. Talking Business A lovely series to add to any film, audio or crime lovers’ collection. Audio WorldShow book
The 1960s was simply the most exciting decade in music history known to man. The eruption of talent after the discovery of the Mersey Sound, spearheaded of course by the Fab Four, changed the world. What was special was that for a glorious and colourful short period of time, hardly a week went by without some new creative talent emerging on our airwaves, some new direction in music being created; something fresh to excite us being presented for our edification. Looking back at the charts week by week you realise that there was an explosion in song writing, a huge growth in people being interested in music and, as a result, some really great sounds were made. In this book we have not tried to quantify that, or even order those bands and artists who helped to change our society and our way of looking at it, but we have created a top 40 of artists that can simply not be ignored for what they did. From artists such as Cliff Richard to The Kinks and Pink Floyd, The Rolling Sones and, of course, The Beatles!Show book
Advertising and Promotion: The Ultimate Guide to Online Advertising, Discover the Ins and Outs of Online Advertising and How it Can Help Get Maximum Exposure for Your BusinessThere is an old saying that says “It pays to advertise.” In those long ago days before computers, businesses could open out in the real brick and mortar world in small towns and never pay for one word of advertising. But those days are gone. If you are to have any kind of business on the internet, advertising is just a given. Because you might have the world’s greatest product but if you don’t advertise on the internet, nobody will be able to find out about you at all. Internet advertising serves two purposes: it tells the world that you have a product and then it tells the world how to find you, your website and your product.This audiobook will teach you all about online advertising for your business, how it works, the benefits and advantages, and how to do it. This audiobook will discuss the following topics:-Internet and the World of Online Advertising-Free Rapid Online Advertising Methods That Work-Low-Cost Rapid Online Advertising Methods That Work-Lousy Advertising Methods You Must AVOID-And many more!Advertising does pay and you need to find the right mixture of paid and free advertising that will best serve your needs. To learn more, scroll up and click “add to cart” now!Show book
Scotland’s greatest export. The world’s first super spy. Voted the sexiest man on the planet. Sir Sean Connery was a titanic figure on screen and off for over half a century. Behind the son of a factory worker, growing up in near-poverty on the harsh streets of pre-war Edinburgh, lay a timeless array of motion pictures that spanned multiple decades and saw Connery work across the globe with directors as diverse as Alfred Hitchcock, Steven Spielberg and Michael Bay. And amongst them his greatest role, whether he liked it or not – Bond, James Bond. Author A. J. Black delves into Connery’s life for more than mere biography, exploring not just the enormously varied pictures he made including crowd pleasing blockbusters such as The Untouchables or Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, serious-minded fare in The Hill or The Offence, and his strange sojourns into eclectic fantasy with Zardoz or Time Bandits, but also the sweep of a career that crossed movie eras as well as decades. From skirmishes with the angry young men of the British New Wave, via becoming the cinematic icon of the 1960s as 007, through to a challenging reinvention as a unique older actor of stature in the 1980s, this exploration of the Cinematic Connery shows just how much his work reflected the changing movie-going tastes, political realities and cultural trends of the 20th century, and beyond . . .Show book
Star Trek is one of the highest-grossing media franchises of all time. It has changed our cultural landscape in so many ways since it first aired in 1966. The franchise has generated billions of dollars in revenue, leading to a wide range of spin-off games, novels, toys, and comics. Star Trek is noted for its social science, too, with its progressive civil rights stances and its celebration of future diversity that began with The Original Series, one of television's first multiracial casts. The Science of Star Trek explores one of the greatest science-fiction universes ever created and showcases the visionary tech that inspired and influenced the real-world science of today. The perfect Star Trek gift for fans of the franchise, this book addresses many unanswered, burning questions, including: What can Star Trek tell us about aliens in our Milky Way?; How has Star Trek influenced space culture?; What can Star Trek tell us about planet hunting?; What Star Trek machines came true?; And when will we boldly go? Learn more about one of our favorite modern epics with The Science of Star Trek!Show book
