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  Van Gogh Has a Broken Heart -...

  Russ Ramsey, W. David O. Taylor

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  Beyond a mere introduction to great art, Van Gogh Has a Broken Heart is about loving to learn what art has to teach us about the wonder and struggle of being alive. 
  Did you know that:Vincent van Gogh's attempt to start an artist's colony with Paul Gauguin lasted only nine weeks, ending in his infamous "ear episode"?Pablo Picasso was a prime suspect in the disappearance of the Mona Lisa?Artemisia Gentileschi was tortured with thumbscrews to verify her testimony at her own rapist's trial?Norman Rockwell's critics said his work would never be accepted as "high art"--and he agreed? 
    
  These stories--and many more--shaped the work these artists left behind. In their art are lessons common to the human experience about the wonder and struggle of being alive: dreams lost, perspectives changed, and humility derived through suffering.?? 
  In Van Gogh Has a Broken Heart, Russ Ramsey digs into these artists' stories for readers who may be new to art, as well as for lifelong students of art history, to mine the transcendent beauty and hard lessons we can take from their masterpieces and their lives. Each story from some of the history's most celebrated artists applies the beauty of the gospel in a way that speaks to the suffering and hope we all face. 
  Images, appendixes 2 and 3, and a selected bibliography can be found in the audiobook companion PDF download

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  Kofun Period - The Mysterious...

  Rolf Hedger

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  The Kofun Period, which lasted from approximately 250 to 600 AD, marks a significant era in early Japanese history. This period is named after the distinct burial mounds, or "kofun," that were constructed during this time. These mounds vary in size and shape but are most commonly recognized for their keyhole-like design. The Kofun Period is pivotal as it represents a time of political consolidation, the development of social structures, and the emergence of a powerful ruling elite that would lay the foundation for the imperial system in Japan. 
  The beginning of the Kofun Period is closely tied to the formation of more complex societies in the Japanese archipelago. By this time, a system of chiefdoms had developed, and the early Yamato state began to emerge as a dominant political force. The period sees the consolidation of power under a centralized leadership, which eventually paved the way for the establishment of the imperial family that still exists today. During the Kofun Period, society transitioned from small, localized groups to more organized and hierarchical structures, a shift that was reflected in the elaborate tombs built for the elites. 
  The most notable characteristic of the Kofun Period is the construction of large burial mounds for the ruling class. These tombs were not only elaborate final resting places for powerful individuals but also symbolized the political power and religious authority of the deceased. The kofun mounds varied in size, with some measuring several hundred meters in length. These tombs were often surrounded by moats and would contain a wealth of grave goods, such as weapons, jewelry, and pottery, which reflected both the material culture of the time and the importance of the individual being buried.

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  Local Hero - Making a Scottish...

  Jonathan Melville

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  It's not a high concept movie, there's actually no story there really. It’s what happens in between the story that’s important' – Bill Forsyth  The story of an American businessman sent to buy the Scottish village of Ferness with the aim of turning it into an oil refinery, Local Hero is one of Scotland’s most beloved, and most misunderstood, films.  When Bill Forsyth’s incredible success with the low-budget That Sinking Feeling and Gregory’s Girl found him collaborating with Britain’s best-known film producer, David Puttnam, he soon found his independent ethos clashing with Hollywood’s desire for superstar actors and a happy ending.  Jonathan Melville checks into the MacAskill Arms and looks back at Bill Forsyth’s career with the help of new and archive interviews, before spending time with the cast and crew, including stars Peter Riegert and Denis Lawson, who made Local Hero on location in Houston and Scotland in 1982.  With access to early drafts of the Local Hero script (including hand-written notes) that reveal more about Mac and mermaids, excerpts from a previously unpublished interview in which Bill Forsyth explains why he refuses to call his film 'feel-good', and a look at long-lost deleted scenes with exclusive commentary from those involved, this is the definitive history of the Scottish classic.  ‘Genuine fairy tales are rare; so is film-making that is thoroughly original in an unobtrusive way. Bill Forsyth's quirky disarming Local Hero is both . . . it demonstrates Mr. Forsyth's uncanny ability for making an audience sense that something magical is going on, even if that something isn't easily explained’ – Janet Maslin, The New York Times  'Local Hero is kind of transcendent. It's poetic in a way that most films can't hope to be' – Frank Cottrell-Boyce  'Local Hero is one my favourite films of all time . . .  A timeless masterpiece' – Mark Kermode

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  African Maritime Powers -...

  Rolf Hedger

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  This book contains the following five titles: 
  - Axum Empire  
  - Carthaginian Empire  
  - Empire of Ife  
  - Mali Empire  
  - Zulu Kingdom  
  Enjoy this elaborate combination of books about African empires and history.

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  Meditation - Sounds of...

  Anthony Morse

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  Meditation - Sounds of Thunderstorms –
  George Frideric Handel (432 Hz Healing Music)
   
  
   
  Experience deep relaxation and emotional balance with this unique
  digital audio featuring the timeless Baroque compositions of George
  Frideric Handel, blended with the soothing ambiance of thunderstorms
  and tuned to 432 Hz—a frequency associated with stress relief,
  healing, and mindfulness.
   
  
   
  Key Features:
   
  🔹 432 Hz Healing Frequency –
  Believed to promote relaxation, emotional balance, and focus 🔹 Classic Baroque Masterpieces –
  Includes Handel’s finest works, such as:
   
  
  •	Concerto a Due Cori No. 1 in B-flat Major (HWV 332)
   
  •	Concerto a Due Cori No. 2 in F Major (HWV 333)
   
  •	Concerto a Due Cori No. 3 in F Major (HWV 334)
   
  •	Suite in G Minor (HWV 432)
   
  •	Concerto Grosso in G Major (HWV 314) 
   
  🔹 Thunderstorm Soundscapes – Enhances meditation, sleep, and stress reduction 
   
  🔹 Biography of Handel – Insight into his life, influences, and musical legacy
   
  
   
  Why Listen?
   
  ✔ Meditation & Sleep Aid – Ideal for yoga, stress relief,
  deep focus, and relaxation 
   
  ✔ Healing Music – Tuned to 432 Hz for calming frequencies
   
  
  ✔ Immersive Sound Experience – A fusion of Baroque beauty
  and nature’s rhythm
   
  Find inner peace through soothing thunderstorms and Handel’s exquisite
  melodies. Perfect for relaxation, mindfulness, and emotional healing
  anytime, anywhere.
   
   

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  Greatest Christmas Shows Volume...

  Various Various

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  OASIS AUDIO CLASSIC RADIO SHOWCASE SERIES   Oasis Audio has gone into the vaults and dusted off the very earliest form of audio book, old time radio shows, for our listeners. Introduced episode by episode by Jim Engel, old time radio authority and board member of the Museum of Broadcast Communications in Chicago, this series of classic radio shows is sure to have something for everyone. Celebrity casts and top-notch writers made the 1920s through the early 1950s, the golden era of radio. The series features seven exciting themes with 100 episodes in each. That is 700 classic radio programs in all.   Greatest Christmas Shows   Join your favorite radio stars under the Christmas tree. Enjoy Bing Crosby, Amos & Andy, The Father Knows Best family, The Great Gildersleeve, Fibber McGee & Molly, and more, even Al Jolson and Boris Karloff. Hear legendary performer Lionel Barrymore as Scrooge. There are no “Bah Humbugs” is this amazing collection. 100 great Christmas classics in ten volumes. Volume 9 The Saint 12-24-50 Santa Claus Is No SaintThe Screen Directors Playhouse 12-23-49 Miracle on 34 Th Street with Edmund GwennThe Six-Shooter 12-20-53 Britt Ponsett’s Christmas CarolStars Over Hollywood 12-22-51 A Christmas CarolSuspense 12-20-45 Double EntrySuspense 12-21-50 Christmas for CarolSuspense 12-21-53 ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas with Greer GarsonSuspense 12-20-55 The Cave with John Dehner and Dick BealsSuspense 12-21-58 Out for Christmas with Raymond BurrSuspense 12-20-59 A Korean Christmas Carol with Bill Lipton

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