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  Pop Song Piracy - Disobedient...

  Barry Kernfeld

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  The music industry’s ongoing battle against digital piracy is just the latest skirmish in a long conflict over who has the right to distribute music. Starting with music publishers’ efforts to stamp out bootleg compilations of lyric sheets in 1929, Barry Kernfeld’s Pop Song Piracy details nearly a century of disobedient music distribution from song sheets to MP3s. 
    
  In the 1940s and ’50s, Kernfeld reveals, song sheets were succeeded by fake books, unofficial volumes of melodies and lyrics for popular songs that were a key tool for musicians. Music publishers attempted to wipe out fake books, but after their efforts proved unsuccessful they published their own. Pop Song Piracy shows that this pattern of disobedience, prohibition, and assimilation recurred in each conflict over unauthorized music distribution, from European pirate radio stations to bootlegged live shows. Beneath this pattern, Kernfeld argues, there exists a complex give and take between distribution methods that merely copy existing songs (such as counterfeit CDs) and ones that transform songs into new products (such as file sharing). Ultimately, he contends, it was the music industry’s persistent lagging behind in creating innovative products that led to the very piracy it sought to eliminate.

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  Warrior Empires of India -...

  Rolf Hedger

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  The history of India is filled with tales of powerful warrior empires that shaped the destiny of the subcontinent. Among them, the Hoysala Empire, the Rashtrakuta Empire, and the Kakatiya Dynasty stood as formidable forces in the Deccan region, each leaving behind a unique legacy of conquest, governance, and cultural patronage.  
  The Rashtrakutas, known for their military might, expanded their rule across vast territories, engaging in wars with the Pratiharas and Palas while fostering art and architecture, as seen in the magnificent Kailasanatha temple at Ellora.  
  The Hoysalas, emerging later, were fierce warriors and master builders, commissioning iconic temples such as those at Belur and Halebidu while defending their kingdom against rival invasions.  
  The Kakatiya Dynasty, renowned for its defensive strategies, constructed impressive fortifications like the Warangal Fort and resisted repeated invasions, including those from the Delhi Sultanate.  
  These warrior empires not only fought to expand and defend their territories but also enriched Indian culture, trade, and architecture, leaving an enduring impact on the history of the Deccan.

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  Charlie's Good Tonight - The...

  Paul Sexton

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  “An affectionate portrait, one that recognizes Watts as musician, colleague, family man, obsessive collector and immaculate dresser.”—Sunday Times 
  “Sexton, a longtime Stones chronicler, tells Watts’s story with warmth and diligence.”—Observer 
  The fully authorized and official biography of legendary Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts, one of the world’s most revered and celebrated musicians of the last half century. 
  Forewords by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards 
  Charlie Watts was one of the most decorated musicians in the world, having joined the Rolling Stones, a few months after their formation, early in 1963. 
  A student of jazz drumming, he was headhunted by the band after bumping into them regularly in London’s rhythm and blues clubs. Once installed at the drum seat, he didn’t miss a gig, album or tour in his 60 years in the band. He was there throughout the swinging sixties, the early shot at superstardom and the Stones' world conquest; and throughout the debauchery of the 1970s, typified by 1972's Exile on Main St., considered one of the great albums of the century. By the 1980s, Charlie was battling his own demons, but emerged unscathed to enhance his unparalleled reputation even further over the ensuing decades. 
  Watts went through band bust-ups, bereavements and changes in personnel, managers, guitarists and rhythm sections, but remained the rock at the heart of the Rolling Stones for nearly 60 years—the thoughtful, intellectual but no less compelling counterpoint to the raucousness of his bandmates Keith Richards, Mick Jagger and Ronnie Wood. And this is his story. 
   

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  AI meets UX: Designing the Next...

  Wandher Souza

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  Ready to shape the future of design? AI meets UX: Designing the Next Generation of User-Centered Products is the ultimate guide for anyone looking to create user-centered products powered by artificial intelligence. Whether you're a UX designer, product manager, developer, or AI enthusiast, this book offers actionable insights and real-world examples to help you craft meaningful, ethical, and innovative experiences. 
  What's Inside:Learn the Basics: Understand AI technologies like machine learning and natural language processing, and how they impact user experiences.Design for Trust: Build transparency, fairness, and personalization into your AI features.Tackle Ethical Challenges: Address privacy, bias, and inclusivity with proven frameworks.Work Smarter: Use exercises, examples, and workshop ideas to apply what you learn right away.Collaborate Effectively: Bridge the gap between designers, developers, and data scientists to create seamless AI integration. 
  Who Should Read This?Designers and Product Managers who want to stay ahead in AI-powered design.Developers and AI Enthusiasts eager to learn how design shapes user trust and satisfaction.Leaders and Innovators looking to unlock new ideas and opportunities. 
  AI meets UX is more than a guide—it's your step-by-step toolkit for creating products that users love. Drawing on his extensive experience designing for some of the world's leading tech companies, Wandher Souza provides the insights and tools you need to innovate, collaborate, and push the boundaries of what's possible in AI-driven design. 
  * Portions of this book were developed with the support of AI technology.

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  Ride the High Country

  Robert Nott

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  Director Sam Peckinpah was just starting out when MGM released Ride the High Country in 1962. He was a new kind of director: young, brash, and in a hurry to help the Western "grow up" by treating it with adult themes. Ride the High Country was something new and different, a changing Western to match a changing West. Stars Randolph Scott and Joel McCrea were old hands at this sort of thing. Ride the High Country gave the two veteran actors one last job to do and a chance to go out with some dignity. 
   
   
   
  Ride the High Country helped the genre mature and adapt to turbulent, changing times. It launched Peckinpah's career by invoking the themes of honor, loyalty, and compromised ideals, the destruction of the West and its heroes, and the difficulty of doing right in an unjust world—themes developed to their pinnacle in Peckinpah's later masterpiece, The Wild Bunch.

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  Confident Collector The: A...

  Kristine Kreska

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  A Practical Guide to Common Art Terminology and Developing Your Own Collection 
  Ever felt intimidated by the art galleries, the jargon-filled conversations, and the seemingly impenetrable world of fine art? The Confident Collector is your personal, approachable guide to navigating the exciting journey of acquiring art. Written by a seasoned Fine Art Consultant based in sunny Palm Beach, Florida, this book demystifies the art market, empowering beginners to build a collection they truly love. 
  From understanding common art terminology to developing your unique collector's eye, this practical handbook walks you step-by-step through the entire process. Learn the terminology, engage with galleries, understand auctions, and most importantly, discover art that speaks to your soul and enriches your life. Whether you dream of owning a single cherished piece or curating a diverse collection, The Confident Collector provides the insights and confidence you need to transform from an admirer into a discerning art owner.

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