Otros libros que te pueden interesar

• 

  100 Plays Volume 1 - Lessons...

  Jason Cannon

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  From backstage blunders to standing ovations, 100 PLAYS is part memoir, part love letter to the theatre, and part inspirational handbook. 
  Actor, director, and playwright Jason Cannon draws on nearly three decades in the professional theatre to share true stories from real productions—and the lessons they taught him about craft, connection, and courage. 
  Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a curious audience member, welcome to this journey through 100 PLAYS—and all the lessons they carry. 
  Volume 1 contains Plays 1-10:Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?No ExitSnow WhiteA Clockwork OrangeTouchBuddy: The Buddy Holly StoryDoubt: A ParableHenry IV Part 1The Great Adventures of SpencerMillion Dollar Quartet

  Ver libro

• 

  Nara Period - Imperial Splendor...

  Rolf Hedger

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  The Nara Period (710–794) marked a transformative era in Japanese history, characterized by the establishment of a centralized government, the increasing influence of Buddhism, and cultural exchanges with China and Korea. It was during this time that Japan’s first permanent capital was established in Nara, shaping the foundations of political and cultural development for centuries to come. 
  Before the Nara Period, Japan’s capitals frequently shifted locations with the death of each emperor, a practice rooted in Shinto beliefs regarding spiritual purity. However, in 710, Emperor Genmei broke this tradition by moving the capital to Heijō-kyō (modern-day Nara), modeling it after the grand Tang dynasty capital of Chang’an. This decision signified Japan’s growing commitment to a stable and sophisticated political structure. Nara’s grid-like city layout, Buddhist temples, and administrative buildings reflected Chinese architectural and governmental influences, showcasing the era’s desire for centralized control and cultural refinement. 
  At the heart of the Nara government was the ritsuryō system, an adaptation of China’s bureaucratic model, which aimed to solidify imperial rule through codified laws, land distribution policies, and taxation systems. The emperor held supreme authority, but powerful aristocratic families, particularly the Fujiwara clan, played a crucial role in court politics. The implementation of the Taihō Code in 701 reinforced these administrative reforms, further consolidating the emperor’s influence while allowing aristocrats to maintain their dominance over court affairs.

  Ver libro

• 

  Beverly Hills Confidential - A...

  Barbara Schroeder, Clark Fogg

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Acid-throwing brides, axe murdering maids, mysterious deaths at Greystone mansion, and the real story of what happened the night a superstar publicist was gunned down on Sunset Boulevard; just a few of the many stories in this "Rip-roaring" story featuring the first 100 years of grand times and grand crimes in the world's glamour capital of Beverly Hills. 
   
   
   
  With unprecedented access to police files, coauthors Barbara Schroeder, an award-winning investigative journalist, and Clark Fogg, the lead CSI investigator for the BHPD, reveal never-before-scene photos and details of dramas involving secret shadow wives, murdered studio executives, and a new theory on who really killed mobster Bugsy Siegel. 
   
   
   
  Contains mature themes.

  Ver libro

• 

  Nature's Rhapsody Of Soothing...

  Selena Brooke

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Discover the ultimate guide to relaxation and stress relief with Nature's Rhapsody Of Soothing Rainfall For Inner Peace, Deep Relaxation & Stress Relief. This book is designed to help you cultivate a more peaceful, mindful existence through effective stress management tips and guided relaxation practices. 
  In our busy lives, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. This book offers a comprehensive collection of natural stress relief solutions that empower you to reclaim your calm. You'll learn practical techniques for deep relaxation methods, enabling you to unwind and recharge your mind and body. From simple breathing exercises to more structured self-care rituals for stress relief, each chapter provides easy-to-follow strategies that you can incorporate into your daily routine. 
  As you delve into the pages, you'll explore mindfulness strategies for anxiety that promote a greater sense of awareness and presence in your life. These methods will help you navigate challenges with ease and clarity, allowing you to embrace a more balanced, centered way of living. 
  Whether you seek to enhance your wellness and self-care practices or simply wish to find a moment of peace in your hectic schedule, this book serves as a gentle reminder of the power of relaxation. Each chapter invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with your inner self, creating a sanctuary of calm amid life’s demands. 
  Transform your approach to stress and unlock the tools you need for lasting relaxation and tranquility. With this book in hand, you’re one step closer to experiencing a harmonious, fulfilling life.

  Ver libro

• 

  Folk Punk Literary Style - The...

  Patrick Schneeweis

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  There are artists out there able to lift the spirits of the downtrodden, who point towards a better world with all they are. Sometimes, they do this in DIY punk style: raw, unplugged, and deeply human.Patrick Schneeweis, better known as Pat the Bunny, is an artist who chose the road less travelled, instinctively deeming it more honest and less controlling. Freer. He grew up in Vermont, where he found people liked his voice and the controversial topics he tackled, and by 16 years old, he had released his first album ‘Fire Hazard’.Pat had the courage to test his reality, and then nakedly vocalise it (in both the metaphorical and literal senses). His lyrics saw conflicting ideologies meet and fight to the death, in outlooks that were as captivating as his personal anecdotes were relatable. Pat’s journey offers direction to the lost, if only in the promise that so is he; and for all his youthful anarchism and burn-it-to-the-ground spiritedness, his commentary of the world is ironically sobering.Pat’s music career only spanned thirteen years, from 2003-2016. He reincarnated several times in different bands of his own making, and split albums with other folk-punk artists equally hungry to change the world. He fought like hell for a vision of peace, and made the battlegrounds his own state of consciousness.Like a flashfire burning everything in its wake, towards the end of his career, Pat’s had simmered down, but shoots of new life had sprung up from the ashes, a new direction for which his life could take.This book paints the picture of Pat’s fallings and risings, a final cadence before he left the punk scene behind him for good.

  Ver libro

• 

  Classic Movie Radio Commercials...

  Various Various

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  This fascinating audio program includes actual radio commercials from the 1960s and 1970s for the following classic movies: Barbarella (1968), directed by Roger Vadim, featuring Jane Fonda, John Phillip Law, Anita Pallenberg; Bunny Lake Is Missing (1965), directed by Otto Preminger, featuring Laurence Olivier, Carol Lynley, Keir Dullea; Chappaqua (1966), directed by Conrad Rooks, featuring Conrad Rooks, William S. Burroughs, Jean-Louis Barrault; Endless Summer (1965), directed by Bruce Brown, featuring Robert August, Michael Hynson, Lord James Blears; Seaside Swingers(1964), directed by James Hill, featuring John Leyton, Michael Sarne, Peter Birrell; The Green Slime (1968), directed by Finji Fukasaku, featuring Robert Horton, Luciana Paluzzi; Hells Angels On Wheels (1967), directed by Richard Rush, featuring Adam Roarke, Jack Nicholson; Help!(1965), directed by Richard Lester, featuring The Beatles; How I Won The War (1967), directed by Richard Lester, featuring Michael Crawford, John Lennon; I Am A Groupie (1970), directed by Derek Ford, featuring Esme Johns, Billy Boyle; Luv (1967), directed by Clive Donner, featuring Jack Lemmon, Peter Falk; Monterey Pop (1968), directed by D.A. Pennebaker, featuring Jimi Hendrix, The Mamas and the Papas; The Pied Piper (1972), directed by Jacques Demy, featuring Donovan, Donald Pleasence; Don't Make Waves (1967), directed by Alexander Mackendrick, featuring Sharon Tate, Claudia Cardinale; The Good, The Bad And The Ugly (1966), directed by Sergio Leone, featuring Clint Eastwood, Eli Wallach, Lee Van Cleef; The Producers (1967), directed by Mel Brooks, featuring Zero Mostel, Gene Wilder; Thunderball (1965), directed by Terence Young, featuring Sean Connery, Claudine Auger; Wild In The Streets (1968), directed by Barry Shear, featuring Christopher Jones, Shelley Winters; Yellow Submarine (1968), directed by George Dunning, featuring The Beatles.

  Ver libro