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  Authentic Interiors - Rooms That...

  Philip Gorrivan

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  Incorporating vivid hues, a palette of intriguing textures, and a scholarly understanding of exquisite objects, art, and furnishings, his work transcends period and milieu. His aesthetic spans the globe and the decades, from 18th-century English and European antiques to vintage French Modernism and the work of the finest international contemporary artisans. His projects, tailored and layered, are reminiscent of the stylish past, but always utterly up to date. With unfailing attention to scale, he is unafraid to wield a jolt of glamour or inject the unexpected, but never forgets that a room must ultimately reflect the genuine inner life of those who inhabit it.

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  Abba's Abba Gold

  Elizabeth Vincentelli

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  Starting a song with the chorus is the equivalent of drawing your gun too early in a shoot-out, of revealing your hand too hastily in a poker game: Once you’ve given everything you have, where’s the pay off? And yet “Dancing Queen” doesn’t flag after its flamboyant beginning: The chorus acts as both teaser and pay off. Ironically for a band that was supposed to be a bunch of control freaks with a solution to every technical or musical conundrum, it later surfaced that “Dancing Queen” starts with the chorus because Abba just couldn’t figure out how to make it work any other way.Perhaps more than any other Greatest Hits compilation, Abba Gold has come to define a band’s career on one disk. More than that, its release in 1992 heralded the critical rehabilitation of a group which had, since its demise a decade earlier, become little more than a memory of trashy costumes and cheesy tunes to many people. Here, Elisabeth Vincentelli charts the circumstances surrounding the birth of Abba Gold, looks at the impact it had on the music world, and tells the stories behind some of the greatest pop songs ever recorded.

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  Overture of Nature’s Soothing...

  Selena Brooke

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  Discover the transformative power of nature with Overture of Nature’s Soothing Ocean Soundscapes in Tune with Immersive Piano Rhythms for Stress Relief. This enchanting guide will take you on a journey to cultivate a sense of tranquility and balance in your life and provide you with the tools to enhance your well-being and emotional health. 
  Delve into holistic wellness for emotional balance as you explore the therapeutic benefits of nature and music. This book is designed to help you create a serene atmosphere in your home, allowing you to practice mindfulness techniques for deep relaxation. Each chapter is filled with practical insights, exercises, and meditative practices that are easy to incorporate into your daily routine, making it simple to prioritize self-care amidst life’s demands. 
  You will learn effective relaxation strategies for peaceful living, empowering you to navigate stress and find harmony within yourself. By embracing these natural remedies, you’ll discover how to foster inner calm and promote overall wellness. The gentle guidance throughout the book encourages you to take small yet meaningful steps toward a more balanced and fulfilling life. 
  Embrace this journey towards emotional clarity. Each page invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and connect with the beauty of the natural world. As you engage with the content, you’ll find inspiration in the gentle rhythms of nature, helping you cultivate a deeper awareness of your surroundings and inner self.

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  Aragon Masks

  Soborova Inga, Iryna Karmazinko,...

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  This book is a collection of short stories on a variety of topics. About life, the philosophy of relationships, the complexity of communication between people and ways to overcome these difficulties. The title of the collection is based on the first story. The rest of the stories do not overlap with the first one at all, but they are also full of philosophy and psychology of relationships.

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  The Science of Star Trek - The...

  Mark Brake

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  Star Trek is one of the highest-grossing media franchises of all time. It has changed our cultural landscape in so many ways since it first aired in 1966. The franchise has generated billions of dollars in revenue, leading to a wide range of spin-off games, novels, toys, and comics. Star Trek is noted for its social science, too, with its progressive civil rights stances and its celebration of future diversity that began with The Original Series, one of television's first multiracial casts. 
   
   
   
  The Science of Star Trek explores one of the greatest science-fiction universes ever created and showcases the visionary tech that inspired and influenced the real-world science of today. The perfect Star Trek gift for fans of the franchise, this book addresses many unanswered, burning questions, including: What can Star Trek tell us about aliens in our Milky Way?; How has Star Trek influenced space culture?; What can Star Trek tell us about planet hunting?; What Star Trek machines came true?; And when will we boldly go? 
   
   
   
  Learn more about one of our favorite modern epics with The Science of Star Trek!

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  Stars of the Silent Film Era

  Editors Charles River

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  Only a select few actors become international stars in their time, but none had as unique a career as Charlie Chaplin. Chaplin was the first true film star, and he managed to do so even when films were still silent. He has been honored with too many awards to count, and the fact that his name remains instantly recognizable nearly a century after his first film is a testament to his influence.  
  In the 1920s, the burgeoning movie industry was starting to come into its own, and alongside actor and director Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton was at the peak of Hollywood. It’s no surprise that Keaton was so effective in silent films, because he had been practicing comedy in his family’s vaudeville acts as “The Little Boy Who Can’t Be Damaged”, becoming a popular performer by the age of 5. Indeed, his physical form of comedy, which initially involved having his father throwing him around the stage, translated well onto the screen, and some of his slapstick and other comic gags remain legendary even today. 
  Everything about Rudolph Valentino, from his body to the characters he played, was exotic. His career may have been abbreviated by his premature death at the age of 31, but Valentino popularized the (somewhat racist) stereotype of the “Latin lover” in Hollywood, and even his name was markedly more out of the ordinary than those of other actors.  
  Of all the great movie stars, there may be none more enigmatic than Greta Garbo, who remains internationally famous despite the fact her life and career raise more questions than answers. How did a Swedish actress with very little film acting experience in her native land arrive in the United States and achieve instant stardom? Most actresses had to wait years before they were offered starring roles in major films, yet Garbo was ushered to the front of the line and perched atop the MGM pantheon at a time in which it was the studio par excellence. 

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