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  Classical Japan - Art Power and...

  Rolf Hedger

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  The classical era of Japan was defined by a rich interplay of art, power, and evolving traditions, spanning the Nara, Heian, and Kamakura periods. The Nara Period saw the establishment of Japan’s first permanent capital, heavily influenced by Chinese culture, with Buddhism gaining prominence and shaping religious and artistic developments.  
  The Heian Period marked the height of imperial court culture, where poetry, literature, and refined aesthetics flourished under the rule of aristocratic families like the Fujiwara. It was also during this time that the kana writing system emerged, giving rise to literary masterpieces such as The Tale of Genji. As courtly elegance gave way to the rise of the samurai, the Kamakura Shogunate ushered in a new era of warrior rule, led by the Minamoto clan.  
  The establishment of a military government transformed Japan’s political landscape, laying the groundwork for feudal society while facing external threats like the Mongol invasions. These three periods together shaped Japan’s cultural and political identity, leaving an enduring legacy that continues to influence the nation today.

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  Design of Everyday Things The:...

  Briefly Summaries

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of The Design of Everyday Things, by Don Norman.
   
  It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Don Norman.
   
  Ideal those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
   
  The Design of Everyday Things explores the principles behind effective design, emphasizing the importance of user-friendly products and environments. It highlights how good design enhances usability and how poor design can create frustration. Through practical examples, the book shows how thoughtful design can improve the interaction between people and objects, making everyday life more intuitive and enjoyable.

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  Apocalypse Now - The Ultimate...

  Film Trivia Metaverse

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  APOCALYPSE NOW 
  THE ULTIMATE TRIVIA COLLECTION 
    
  FROM THE MOVIE DIRECTED BY FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA 
    
  CREATED BY FILM TRIVIA METAVERSE 
    
  ABOUT THE FILM 
  Apocalypse Now (1979) is a war film directed by Francis Ford Coppola, set during the Vietnam War. The story follows Captain Benjamin Willard, who is sent on a covert mission to assassinate Colonel Kurtz, a U.S. Army officer who has gone rogue and established a violent, godlike rule over a remote Cambodian outpost. As Willard journeys upriver with his crew, he encounters the brutal realities of war, exploring themes of madness, morality, and the human cost of violence. The film blends surrealism and psychological horror, offering a haunting critique of war and its dehumanizing effects. 
    
  TRIVIA SAMPLES: 
    
  “Principal photography concluded on May 21, 1977, after 238 days of filming.” 
    
  “Al Pacino was also offered the role of Captain Willard but declined, fearing a lengthy stay in the jungle and recalling how he fell ill during The Godfather Part II in the Dominican Republic.” 
    
  “Apocalypse Now won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival, sharing the honor with The Tin Drum by Volker Schlöndorff, despite some boos from the audience.” 
    
  “The film's title, Apocalypse Now, was inspired by a button badge from the 1960s that read 'Nirvana Now,' which John Milius modified for the film.” 
    
  “During Captain Willard's conversation with Colonel Kurtz, Willard's Ohio roots are mentioned. Interestingly, actor Martin Sheen is from Dayton, Ohio, just like his character.”

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  Hollywood Heartthrobs Box Set -...

  Mr Punch

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  The Hollywood Heartthrobs Collection is a unique compilation of 4 Oscar winning films adapted from the original screenplays & performed for the radio by many of the original film stars in front of a live studio audience. Re-mastered and re-edited from the original radio broadcast 
   
  IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE with James Stewart, Donna Reed & Victor Moore 
  The irresistibly heart-warming story of George Bailey, who is prevented from committing suicide, the night before Christmas, by the apprentice angel Clarence. 
   
  IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT with Clark Gable & Claudette Colbert 
  Frank Capra’s classic romantic road comedy in which a pampered socialite tries to escape from her father and falls in love with a roguish reporter. 
    
  THE PHILADELPHIA STORY with Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn & James Stewart 
  A witty comedy of manners in which Tracy Lord, has to choose which of the three men in her life she truly loves. HOLIDAY INN with Bing Crosby & Dinah Shore, the Irving Berlin musical, which showcases the hit songs ‘White Christmas’ and ‘Easter Parade’. 
    
  These titles are also available as part of the Hollywood Playhouse BOX SET, a collection of 14 Oscar winning ear-movies. 
   
  These radio dramas were….to become as popular as the movies themselves. Hollywood Movie Memories 
   
  This is an excellent audio product that will appeal to the majority of audiobook listeners. Talking Business 
   
  A lovely series to add to any film, audio or crime lovers’ collection. Audio World

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  Edinburgh's Festivals - A Biography

  David Pollock

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  In August 1947, an émigré Austrian opera impresario launched the Edinburgh International Festival of Music and Drama to heal the scars of the Second World War through a celebration of the arts. At the same time, a socialist theatre group from Glasgow and other amateur companies protested their exclusion from the festival by performing anyway, inventing the concept of 'fringe' theatre.
  Now the annual celebration known collectively as the Edinburgh Festival is the largest arts festival in the world, incorporating events dedicated to theatre, film, art, literature, comedy, dance, jazz and even military pageantry. It has launched careers – from Peter Cook and Dudley Moore in Beyond the Fringe to Phoebe Waller-Bridge with Fleabag – mirrored the political and social mood of its times, shaped the city of Edinburgh around it and welcomed a huge all-star cast, including Orson Welles, Grace Kelly, Yehudi Menuhin and Mark E Smith's The Fall and many many more.
  This is its story.

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  The Van Morrison Quiz Book -...

  Mart Matthews

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  How much do you really know about Van The Man? You can find out by exploring the 1,000 questions set out in 100 categories that make up the Van Morrison Quiz Book.
  How many books on Van Morrison include references to the Volkswagen Beetle, Muhammad Ali, Robin Hood, Francis Ford Coppola, the Derby, Private Eye, Charlie Parker, WC Fields and Picasso? This one does!
  Try these for size:
  1. Moonshine whiskey is illegal in many countries, but which two legal drinks can also be found in the lyrics of the song of that title?
  2. Which group of women who made an appearance on the first Leonard Cohen album reappeared on Van Morrison's Veedon Fleece?
  3. Of which honour bestowed upon Van Morrison in 2013 did some people want him stripped in 2020 because of his views on measures used by the UK government during the Covid pandemic?4. What was the first Van Morrison album to have a number in its title?

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