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  Ugh As If!: Clueless

  Veronica Litt

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  A sweet and sly exploration of the Jane Austen–inspired teen movie and its evergreen imperative to be kind, do better, and find the activist within
   
  We are totally butt-crazy in love with Clueless. Since the movie’s premiere in 1995, pop culture has mined Amy Heckerling’s high school comedy for inspiration, from Iggy Azalea and Charli XCX’s “Fancy” music video to Cher’s iconic yellow plaid suit appearing at every Halloween party.
   
  In Ugh As If!, Veronica Litt argues that this seemingly fluffy teen romp is the quintessential thinking woman’s movie, one in which the audience is asked to seriously consider the beauty and power of naïveté. Cher Horowitz’s gradual pivot from oblivious it girl to burgeoning activist is a powerful reminder that even the most unlikely people can change for the better and contribute to their communities. In this bright, shiny film, pursuing a more just society isn’t just possible — it’s enjoyable. This fun, feminine, feel-good movie is a counter-narrative to nihilism, a refusal to give into cynicism, hopelessness, and passivity. Almost without viewers noticing, Clueless teaches Cher, and us, how to become better. Like the film it examines, Ugh As If! nudges even the most jaded viewer into feeling hopeful about the future.

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  Wisdom of the East The: The...

  Battiscombe G. Gunn

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  "The Instruction of Ptahhotep and The Instruction of Ke'gemni" stand as remarkable testimonies to the enduring wisdom and ethical insights of ancient Egyptian civilization. These texts, attributed to viziers Ptahhotep and Ke'gemni respectively, provide invaluable guidance on navigating the complexities of life with integrity, wisdom, and virtue. Dating back to the Fifth Dynasty of Egypt, around 2400 BCE, these works are among the oldest surviving examples of wisdom literature in human history. Through a series of moral teachings, aphorisms, and advice passed down from generation to generation, readers are offered profound insights into the social, ethical, and spiritual values of ancient Egyptian society. The teachings encompass a wide range of topics, including the importance of humility, the pursuit of knowledge, the value of integrity in leadership, and the significance of familial and societal bonds. Each instruction serves as a timeless reminder of the universal principles that underpin a flourishing and harmonious life."The Instruction of Ptahhotep" is particularly renowned for its emphasis on wisdom acquired through experience and humility, as Ptahhotep imparts his knowledge to his son in a spirit of paternal care and guidance. Meanwhile, "The Instruction of Ke'gemni" similarly offers invaluable lessons on ethical conduct and leadership, drawing from the experiences and wisdom of another esteemed vizier of ancient Egypt. Together, these texts provide a comprehensive ethical framework for individuals seeking to lead a virtuous and meaningful life, offering practical guidance that remains relevant and inspiring across cultures and millennia.As readers delve into these ancient teachings, they are transported back in time to a civilization that valued wisdom, integrity, and moral excellence above all else. Despite the vast temporal and cultural distance that separates modern readers from ancient Egypt, the wisdom contained within these texts transcends boundaries of time and space, resonating with universal truths about human nature and the human condition. Whether pondering the intricacies of personal relationships, reflecting on the responsibilities of leadership, or contemplating the pursuit of spiritual enlightenment, readers will find in these ancient teachings a source of timeless wisdom and guidance that continues to illuminate the path toward a life of virtue and fulfillment.

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  Classic Rock & Rock Radio...

  Jefferson Airplane, The Moody Blues

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  Formed in 1965, Jefferson Airplane was an American rock band based in San Francisco, California, that became one of the pioneering bands of psychedelic rock. Their 1967 break-out album Surrealistic Pillow includes two songs, "Somebody to Love" and "White Rabbit", that are among Rolling Stone's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time". The October 1966 to February 1970 lineup of Jefferson Airplane, consisting of Marty Balin (vocals), Paul Kantner (guitar, vocals), Grace Slick (vocals), Jorma Kaukonen (lead guitar, vocals), Jack Casady (bass), and Spencer Dryden (drums), was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996. The Moody Blues were an English rock band formed in Birmingham in 1964. During the band's "classic era" into the early 1970s, the lineup included keyboardist Mike Pinder, multi-instrumentalist Ray Thomas, drummer Graeme Edge, guitarist Justin Hayward, and bassist John Lodge. Their second album, Days of Future Passed, which was released in 1967, was a fusion of rock with classical music which established the band as pioneers in the development of art rock and progressive rock. The band has sold 70 million albums worldwide, which includes 18 platinum and gold LPs. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018. This fascinating audio program includes actual radio commercials from the 1960s for each of the bands.

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  The Music and Mythocracy of Col...

  Jerry Grillo, Chuck Leavell

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  Col. Bruce Hampton was a charismatic musical figure who launched and continued to influence the jam band genre over his fifty-plus years performing. Part bandleader, soul singer, storyteller, conjuror, poet, preacher, comedian, philosopher, and trickster, Col. Bruce actively sought out and dealt in the weird, wild underbelly of the American South. The Music and Mythocracy of Col. Bruce Hampton is neither a true biography in the Boswellian sense nor a work of cultural studies, although it combines elements of both. 
   
    
   
  Grillo's interviews with Hampton and his bandmates, family, friends, and fans paint a fascinating portrait of an artist who fostered some of the best music ever played in America. Grillo aims not so much to document and demystify the self-mythologizing performer as to explain why his fans and friends loved him so dearly. Hampton's family history, his place in Atlanta and southeastern musical history, his significant friendships and musical relationships, and the controversies over personnel in his Hampton Grease Band over the years are all discussed. What emerges is a portrait of a P. T. Barnum of the musical world, but one who included his audience and invited them through the tent door to share his inside joke, with plenty of joy to go around.

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  True Stories from History and...

  Nathaniel Hawthorne

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  Immerse yourself in the captivating world of "True Stories from History and Biography" by Nathaniel Hawthorne. This audiobook presents a collection of fascinating and engaging tales drawn from real-life events and notable figures. Hawthorne's exquisite storytelling brings history to life, transporting listeners to different eras and allowing them to witness pivotal moments and the lives of extraordinary individuals. From ancient civilizations to pivotal historical events, these true stories are filled with drama, adventure, and profound insights into the human condition. With Hawthorne's masterful narrative style, this audiobook offers a compelling journey through the annals of history.

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  Unmasking Imposter Strategies:...

  Jaymes Renfield

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