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  Laurence Olivier and Richard...

  Editors Charles River

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  Of all the great actors of the 20th century, none personifies acting royalty more than Laurence Olivier, and some of this is simply due to the fact that he was actually knighted in 1947, along with a lengthy list of other honors that include being named a life peer in 1970 and admission to the Order of Merit in 1984. To speak of The Right Honourable Lord Laurence Olivier is not a figure of speech but rather a fact. Of course, in addition to the literal sense of the term, there is undeniably a manner in which Laurence Olivier qualifies as acting royalty, as it is not for nothing that Spencer Tracy once referred to Olivier as “the greatest actor in the English-speaking world” (Bacall). It is also important to note that Tracy refers to Olivier not as a film or theater actor specifically, because much of Olivier’s lofty standing derives from his ability to successfully navigate different mediums like stage, film, and television. The breadth of mediums in which he worked, the various roles he inhabited within them (actor, producer, director), and the formidable time span of his career lend Olivier’s career a scope of perhaps unmatched magnitude.   
  	In the 1960s, the most popular actor in the world was Richard Burton, a hard-drinking Welshman who was nevertheless so professional that he was one of the preeminent stage performers of his day. In fact, he performed Shakespeare so magnificently that he was compared to British legend Laurence Olivier, and that success ultimately led to a film career that earned him 7 Academy Award nominations, as well as BAFTA and Golden Globe awards for Best Actor. Given his accomplishments on the stage and in Hollywood, Burton became one of the world’s most recognizable leading men, so it seemed fitting that he engaged in one of Hollywood’s most legendary romances with Elizabeth Taylor.

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  A Career in Music - 10 Steps to...

  Bob D'Eith

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  “If you’re hoping to make a career out of music, this book could be the difference between getting it right and flaming out.”  
  Alan Cross (Broadcaster and Host of The Ongoing History of Music) 
  "A Career in Music: 10 Steps to Success" by Bob D'Eith is a comprehensive guide to assist aspiring recording artists to navigate the complexities of the music industry. This third edition of the book offers current, practical advice on building a successful music career in the digital world. The book is structured into ten steps, each focusing on a critical aspect of career development, taking the artist from writing a song to launching a successful career in the music business. The book also explores the business and legal relationships between artists and their agents, managers, labels, and publishers. Drawing from his extensive 30 years of experience in music as an artist, lawyer and music company executive, D'Eith provides real-world examples and actionable insights, making this book a valuable resource for musicians at any stage of their career.

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  The Alchemist

  Ben Jonson

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  An outbreak of plague in London forces a gentleman, Lovewit, to flee temporarily to the country, leaving his house under the sole charge of his butler, Jeremy. Jeremy uses the opportunity given to him to use the house as the headquarters for fraudulent acts. He transforms himself into 'Captain Face', and enlists the aid of Subtle, a fellow conman and Dol Common, a prostitute.    In The Alchemist, Jonson unashamedly satirizes the follies, vanities and vices of mankind, most notably greed-induced credulity. People of all social classes are subject to Jonson's ruthless, satirical wit. He mocks human weakness and gullibility to advertising and to "miracle cures" with the character of Sir Epicure Mammon, who dreams of drinking the elixir of youth and enjoying fantastic sexual conquests. The Alchemist focuses on what happens when one human being seeks advantage over another. In a big city like London, this process of advantage-seeking is rife. The trio of con-artists - Subtle, Face and Dol - are self-deluding small-timers, ultimately undone by the same human weaknesses they exploit in their victims.

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  Nora and the Cloud Chasers - An...

  Maren Skydancer

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  Nora and the Cloud Chasers: An Adventure Above the Skylands is a thrilling journey through a magical world floating high above the clouds. Join Nora, a brave and curious young explorer, as she teams up with a group of daring cloud chasers to uncover ancient secrets hidden in the Skylands. Facing mysterious creatures, breathtaking landscapes, and unexpected challenges, Nora must rely on her courage, wit, and newfound friends to navigate the skies and protect their world from looming dangers. Packed with wonder, friendship, and heart-pounding adventure, this story will take you on a soaring ride beyond imagination.

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  Superwoman & her Kryptonite

  Varuchhi Dubey

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  In this Episode, Varuchhi talks about how a fit lifestyle can help counter lifestyle diseases in women. He also talks about how to tackle the cycle during workouts. The guest is Dr. Anshumala Kulkarni (Gynaecologist) and will discuss a doctors viewpoint on such cases and whether exercise really works in prevention or cure of the same.

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  The Bond Code - The Dark World...

  Philip Gardiner

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  The Bond Code is the remarkable story of how Fleming's association with the occult world led him to create a masterful series of clever clues, cyphers, and codes within his books. Philip Gardiner finally unravels the secret of James Bond piece by piece from the novels and films used to create his aura of mystique. This book not only introduces new material but also radically reappraises everything we thought we knew about Bond - and his creator.

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