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  Whatever It Takes - Life Lessons...

  Stephen Stohn, Christopher Ward

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  This book will change the way you think about success.
  		 
  Producer of television’s iconic Degrassi franchise Stephen Stohn tells stories from behind the scenes and of making it in the music and television world in this star-studded, rock ’n’ roll trip through a Canadian show business explosion. Stohn, who has been at the heart of the entertainment industry for over forty years, shares a lifetime of experience and unique insights into how dreams are turned into reality.
  		 
  “Whatever It Takes” — both a mantra and Degrassi’s theme song — has been heard millions of times all over the world. It embodies a philosophy of struggle and self-belief leading to accomplishment, as well as the story of an exploring mind, an adventurous pursuit of experience, ringing failures, and the willingness to see things in a different way.

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  Mesopotamia Unveiled: Discover...

  Mike Tisty

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  Discover Mesopotamia Like Never Before 
  Embark on a captivating journey to the heart of Mesopotamia, the birthplace of the world's earliest civilizations. In "Mesopotamia Revealed: Uncovering the Cradle of Civilization," dive deep into the ancient lands that witnessed the dawn of history itself. Accompanied by the enticing subtitle, "Discover the Ancient World Where History Began," this book promises to unlock the secrets of a world shrouded in mystery. 
  A Treasure Trove of Ancient Wonders 
  From the majestic waters of the Tigris and Euphrates to the monumental ziggurats touching the heavens, Mesopotamia's story is one of innovation, conquest, and wisdom passed through millennia. This comprehensive narrative explores the intricate tapestry of societies that flourished in this fertile crescent, offering readers an unparalleled insight into their advancements, beliefs, and daily lives. 
  Unparalleled Insights and Revelations 
  The Dawn of Civilization: Uncover how Mesopotamia became the cradle of civilization, fostering the development of writing, law, and urbanization. 
  Empires of Glory: Journey through the rise and fall of powerful empires, from the Akkadian to the Babylonian, and discover their lasting impacts on the world. 
  Cultural Legacy: Delve into the religious beliefs, technological innovations, and artistic achievements that continue to influence modern society. 
  Archaeological Marvels: Explore the groundbreaking discoveries that have unearthed Mesopotamia's enduring mysteries and the ongoing quest to reveal more about this ancient land. 
  A Guide for the Curious and the Scholar 
  Join Us on a Journey to the Past 
  Don't miss the opportunity to discover the ancient world where history began. "Mesopotamia Unveiled: Discover the Ancient World Where History Began" is your gateway to understanding the profound legacy of Mesopotamia. Embark on this journey today and unlock the secrets of the land between two rivers.

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  Freedom's Edge - The story of a...

  Victoria Ginn

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  "AFGHANISTAN: ...a landlocked country enclosed by a stupendously wild geography, centrally positioned between the Middle East, the Indian Subcontinent, Central Asia, and the Far East... Coined the 'roundabout civilization' Afghanistan has been the center of empires... and for the reception and diffusion of religious and artistic forms all over Asia; from ancient Mother Goddess cults of the Upper Paleolithic through to Classical, Buddhist, Hindu, and the present Islamic period. It was here that the Vedas were composed; where Buddhism knew its greatest flowering; and where legend speaks of a... concentration of 'knowledge' or 'mystery'...held within this land and its peoples..." 
  The year is 1978. 
  An artist, and explorer, at the beginning of 23-year-old Victoria's journey into Afghanistan in February of 1978, the country - a breath-taking array of mountains, valleys, deserts, and home to a mix of cultures and peoples with origins traceable to 50,000 years BC - was a mecca for travelers of every ilk. Ruled by the dictator, Mohammed Daoud Khan, the Country was seemingly at peace and prospering. 
  Had Daoud upheld the maxim of his exiled cousin, King Zahir Shah, of 'the right to freedom and dignity for every individual ', two hundred years of Afghanistan's internal peace might have continued, and Afghanistan retained its position as one of the world's MUST VISIT cultural and world-wonder destinations to this day. As it was, the Dictator suppressed democratic freedoms, while playing dice with two ambitious Superpowers - the USSR and USA - eager to find a chink in Afghanistan's armour. 
  Arguably the only Western witness to the USSR's manipulation of a populace (via the SAUR Revolution) and subsequent 'theft by stealth' of Afghanistan - which subsequently led to the prolonged war and decimation of one of the world's most extraordinary countries.

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  Reading Elgar�s The Music Makers

  David Young

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  Elgar�s The Music Makers, for contralto solo, choir and large orchestra, has experienced a chequered reputation since its 1912 premiere at the Birmingham Festival. The work faced significant adverse criticism which re-emerged over time. Criticism targeted the poem Elgar chose for his setting � Arthur O�Shaughnessy�s ode, whose reputation was later tarnished by T.S. Eliot�s infamous critique �What is Minor Poetry?�. Misunderstanding of Elgar�s innovatory compositional procedure was another main reason behind the negative responses. Elgar integrated the poetic language with musical self-borrowings, transforming the words and offering perceptive listeners enhanced emotion at the highest artistic level. All aspects of Elgar�s musical language combine to produce one of his greatest, yet least understood, masterworks.
  
  Reading Elgar�s The Music Makers brings to the fore a prime example of how first musical performances can be misunderstood and reception can shift over time. The work remains as relevant today as ever. The book�s multi-faceted approach will be invaluable not only for conductors, singers and music students, but for concert goers and music lovers generally.

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  50 Masterpieces you have to read...

  George Eliot, Charles Dickens,...

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  This book contains now several HTML tables of contents that will make reading a real pleasure!
  Novels
  Alcott, Louisa May: Little Women
  Austen, Jane: Pride and Prejudice
  Austen, Jane: Emma
  Balzac, Honoré de: Father Goriot
  Barbusse, Henri: The Inferno
  Brontë, Anne: The Tenant of Wildfell Hall
  Brontë, Charlotte: Jane Eyre
  Brontë, Emily: Wuthering Heights
  Burroughs, Edgar Rice: Tarzan of the Apes
  Butler, Samuel: The Way of All Flesh
  Carroll, Lewis: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
  Cather, Willa: My Ántonia
  Cervantes, Miguel de: Don Quixote
  Chopin, Kate: The Awakening
  Cleland, John: Fanny Hill
  Collins, Wilkie: The Moonstone
  Conrad, Joseph: Heart of Darkness
  Conrad, Joseph: Nostromo
  Cooper, James Fenimore: The Last of the Mohicans
  Crane, Stephen: The Red Badge of Courage
  Cummings, E. E.: The Enormous Room
  Defoe, Daniel: Robinson Crusoe
  Defoe, Daniel: Moll Flanders
  Dickens, Charles: Bleak House
  Dickens, Charles: Great Expectations
  Dostoyevsky, Fyodor: Crime and Punishment
  Dostoyevsky, Fyodor: The Idiot
  Doyle, Arthur Conan: The Hound of the Baskervilles
  Dreiser, Theodore: Sister Carrie
  Dumas, Alexandre: The Three Musketeers
  Dumas, Alexandre: The Count of Monte Cristo
  Eliot, George: Middlemarch
  Fielding, Henry: Tom Jones
  Flaubert, Gustave: Madame Bovary
  Flaubert, Gustave: Sentimental Education
  Ford, Ford Madox: The Good Soldier
  Forster, E. M.: A Room With a View
  Forster, E. M.: Howards End
  Gaskell, Elizabeth: North and South
  Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von: The Sorrows of Young Werther
  Gogol, Nikolai: Dead Souls
  Gorky, Maxim: The Mother
  Haggard, H. Rider: King Solomon's Mines
  Hardy, Thomas: Tess of the D'Urbervilles
  Hawthorne, Nathaniel: The Scarlet Letter
  Homer: The Odyssey
  Hugo, Victor: The Hunchback of Notre Dame
  Hugo, Victor: Les Misérables
  Huxley, Aldous: Crome Yellow
  James, Henry: The Portrait of a Lady

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  The Carry On Girls

  Gemma Ross, Robert Ross

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  CELEBRATING THE WOMEN WHO SHAPED BRITISH COMEDY
  Whether it is the seaside postcard bubbly blondes of Barbara Windsor, the hysterically historical leading ladies of Joan Sims, the coquettish authoritarians of Hattie Jacques, or the statuesque confidence of Valerie Leon, the Carry On girls are stoic, sexy and fiercely independent.
  In this lavish celebration of a pioneering generation of comedy actresses who continue to radiate charm and contemporary relevance, a few home truths are revealed and some myths are debunked; but, above all, some of the best-loved icons of British entertainment are given fitting affection and respect.
  'Carry On … Girl Power!' - Natasha Harding, The Sun
  'As we all know, behind every good man there is a great woman!' - Anita Harris, Woman's Hour
  'All praise to Gemma and Robert Ross for defending the films as social history.' - Roger Lewis, Daily Mail
  'Robert and Gemma are the Masters of Carry On.' - Madeline Smith

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