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  The Tenderness of Silent Minds -...

  Martha C. Nussbaum

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  The human body is the primary instrument of war, yet those waging war often confront soldiers' bodies in a detached or merely intellectual way. In The Tenderness of Silent Minds, Martha C. Nussbaum, a leading thinker on emotion, morality, and justice, conducts a pioneering study of Benjamin Britten's musical representations of the tender male body amidst the brutality of war, and their ability to transform consciousness by evoking potent, non-personal emotions. 
   
   
   
  Offering a reading of Britten's views about the value and beauty of the body that situates these in the context of his thirty-nine year partnership with his lover, the singer Peter Pears, and also surveying pacifist themes in works written both before and after War Requiem, Nussbaum presents a compelling framework for critically assessing Britten's oeuvre. Nussbaum engages with a remarkably wide range of Britten's works, examining his treatment of aggression and its roots in his collaborations with the poet W. H. Auden, offering readings of the value placed on the body in early partnerships with Britten's beloved and singer Peter Pears, and surveying pacifist themes in Britten's earlier works. The analysis throughout is enriched with perspectives from Britten's personal letters and thoughtful study of the social and political backdrop of fear and homophobic disgust in mid-twentieth century Britain.

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  Irreplaceable - How to Create...

  Kevin Ervin Kelley

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  Do we still need physical places like grocery stores, restaurants, and office buildings? Or will the "Replacement Economy" led by the tech titans and retail giants wipe out these venues in their rapid ascent to unicorn status? 
   
   
   
  What about museums, universities, and performing arts venues? Considering the power of technology today, can't we replace these relics with faster, cheaper, and more efficient online tools, apps, and AI? 
   
   
   
  Through engaging storytelling, human behavior insights, and proven design techniques, Kevin Kelley—an attention architect and cofounder of Shook Kelley, a strategic design firm that pioneered the field of "convening"—unfolds why physical places are essential to civil society, business, and community. 
   
   
   
  In this book, he reveals what it takes for brick-and-mortar establishments to attract an audience and maintain a competitive edge in our increasingly digital world, whether you're a: 
   
   
   
  ● Retail leader or institutional manager trying to attract people to your offering while keeping the disruptors at bay 
   
   
   
  ● Student of design who values social facilitation over object-oriented design 
   
   
   
  ● Concerned citizen worried about the loss of community and civility

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  KEYBOARD LESSONS - Comprehensive...

  Green Light Studios

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  Imagine you’re seated at a grand piano in front of a huge audience. Your fingers are dancing across the keys expertly as you perform a beautiful melody. The notes from your piano fill the room, enchanting everyone in the room and transporting them to a place of pure musical bliss. This is the magic of the melodious music of a keyboard, a powerful and versatile instrument that can evoke emotion and create beautiful memories. Do you want to learn to master the keyboard and discover the joys of playing music? Then, look no further. This book is the ultimate guide for anyone looking to learn to play the piano, from the curious beginner to the aspiring musician. The chapters cover everything from choosing your first keyboard, maintenance, and features to diving into the intricacies of scales and chords. It will be your perfect companion on your journey to mastering the keyboard.

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  Spies in History - From the...

  Stephen Alford, Alastair Benn,...

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  The public appetite for spies, both real and fictional, seems inexhaustible. But where and when did spying begin and how has the art and craft of espionage developed over the centuries? Spies in History is a collection of portraits of some of the most famous spies we know, but it also includes some lesser known and more surprising names. A remarkable line-up of distinguished historians, scholars and writers examine the evolution of intelligence and counter-intelligence – from ancient times to the Cold War and the age of Putin, Trump and Xi Jinping – to reveal the truth about espionage and the myths that surround it.

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  Mel Brooks - Disobedient Jew

  Jeremy Dauber

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  A spirited dive into the life and career of a performer, writer, and director who dominated twentieth-century American comedy 
   
   
    
  Mel Brooks, born Melvin Kaminsky in Brooklyn in 1926, is one of the great comic voices of the twentieth century. Having won almost every entertainment award there is, Brooks has straddled the line between outsider and insider, obedient and rebellious, throughout his career, making out-of-bounds comedy the American mainstream. 
   
   
    
  Jeremy Dauber argues that throughout Brooks's extensive body of work—from Your Show of Shows to Blazing Saddles to Young Frankenstein to Spaceballs—the comedian has seen the most success when he found a balance between his unflagging, subversive, manic energy and the constraints imposed by comedic partners, the Hollywood system, and American cultural mores. Dauber also explores how Brooks's American Jewish humor went from being solely for niche audiences to an essential part of the American mainstream, paving the way for generations of Jewish (and other) comedians to come.

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  The Itsy Bitsy Spider Itzi Bitzi...

  Iesha Wright

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  Rain or shine, this charming melody will captivate hearts and minds with its delightful tale. Watch in wonder as the Itsy Bitsy Spider defies the odds, climbing up the waterspout with determination. Down comes the rain, but fear not! Our spunky spider faces adversity head-on, showcasing resilience until the sun comes out. Witness the magic as the sun dries up the rain, paving the way for our heroic spider to climb up the waterspout with ease. Presented in both English and Spanish, this dual language story and song teaches the valuable lesson of perseverance and courage!

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