Publisher: Imagination Books
South Africa Beauty Through Watercolors A wonderful collection of watercolor paintings of this beautiful country, showcasing the sublime and amazing sites through the beauty of the brush stroke...Get it now!
Since the 1960s, documentary films have moved closer to the mainstream, thanks to the popularity of rockumentaries, association with the independent film movement, support from public and cable television, and the rise of streaming video services. Documentary films have become reliable earners at the US box office and ubiquitous on streaming platforms, while historically they existed on the margins of mainstream media. The growing commercialization of documentary film has not gone unnoticed, but it has not been sufficiently explained. Streaming and the growing interest in reality TV are usually offered as explanations whenever a documentary enters the cultural conversation or breaks a box-office record, but neither of those causes grapple with the overlapping causal mechanisms that commercialized documentary film. How Documentaries Went Mainstream provides a more comprehensive and meaningful periodization of the commercialization of documentary film. Although the commercial ascension of documentary films might seem meteoric, it is the culmination of decades-long efforts that have developed and fortified the audience for documentary features. Author Nora Stone refines rough explanations of these efforts through a robust history of the market for documentary films, using knowledge of film economics and the norms of industry discourse to tell a richer story.Show book
This is the story of Tiberius Claudius Nero, the step-son of Augustus Caesar, who, despite obstacles and his own reluctance, became the second emperor of Rome. His public life spanned the tumultuous period of transition from the Roman Republic to the Emperorship, and his private life took a series of unusual and surprising turns. He proved himself to be Rome’s greatest general of the day, but he had been forced into an unhappy marriage to Augustus’ recalcitrant daughter Julia, and he abandoned his duties and moved to the Island of Rhodes, where he studied Greek art and philosophy. Eventually, he had to return to Rome to lead the legions, and when Augustus died, Tiberius became emperor. Again, he left Rome and ruled it from the Island of Capri.Show book
This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. "Poems, Series One, Including a piano underscore for each poem. By Emily Dickinson. Edited by Mabel Loomis Todd and T. W. Higginson. The music by A. M. Bly. Narrated by AI Voice Sophia.Show book
Adventures in the Enchanted Forest: Discover Magic, Friendship, and Fun invites you into a whimsical world where imagination knows no bounds. Journey through ancient trees, sparkling streams, and secret glades as you uncover hidden magic, meet mythical creatures, and forge lasting friendships. Whether you're solving riddles with forest fairies, helping a lost dragon find its way home, or dancing under the moonlight with woodland animals, every step is an adventure filled with wonder and heart. Perfect for dreamers of all ages, this enchanting tale celebrates the power of courage, kindness, and the joy of discovery.Show book
Rain and thunder envelop Beethoven Symphony No. 5 in C minor of Ludwig van Beethoven, Op. 67 Escape the stress and pace of the daily grind and transport your mind to an alternative reality. 1) Allegro con brio (C minor) 2) Andante con moto (A♭ major) 3) cherzo: Allegro (C minor) 4) Allegro – Presto (C major)Show book
The incredible history of how Abbey Road became the most famous recording studio in the world. "There are certain things that are mythical. Abbey Road is mythical." —Nile Rodgers Many people will recognize the famous crosswalk. Some visitors may have graffitied their name on its hallowed outer walls. Others might even have managed to penetrate the iron gates. But what draws in these thousands of fans here, year after year? What is it that really happens behind the doors of the most celebrated recording studio in the world? It may have begun life as an affluent suburban house, but it soon became a creative hub renowned around the world as a place where great music, ground-breaking sounds, and unforgettable tunes were forged. It is nothing less than a witness to, and a key participant in, the history of popular music itself. What has been going on there for over ninety years has called for skills that are musical, creative, technical, mechanical, interpersonal, logistical, managerial, chemical, and, romantics might be tempted add, close to magic. The history of Abbey Road may just make you believe.Show book
