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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 Passion for Castles - The...

  Janet Brennan-Inglis

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  In the 1880s two Edinburgh architects began to survey, measure and sketch the castles of Scotland, travelling the length and breadth of the country on trains, bicycles and on foot. Together they produced the five magnificent volumes of The Castellated and Domestic Architecture of Scotland, an unrivalled work of research that surveys more than 700 of Scotland's castellated buildings, ranging from great medieval fortresses to small lairds' houses with pepper-pot turrets, and is illustrated with thousands of sketches and plans.
  The first part of A Passion for Castles tells the life stories of David MacGibbon and Thomas Ross and their work as Edinburgh architects before they embarked on their magisterial survey, revealing interesting and previously unknown details about the two men. The second part of the book sets their enormously ambitious castles project in its historical context, and describes how MacGibbon and Ross managed to achieve their pioneering, systematic and comprehensive survey.
  The final part of the book provides a regional overview of the current status of all the castles surveyed by MacGibbon and Ross, followed by a thematic exploration of those that have been lost, those that have been transformed and those at risk of collapse, before posing questions about what the future holds for the castles of Scotland.

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  Unparallel Careers - Bowie & Me

  Stephen Wyatt-Gold

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  A ROLLER COASTER RIDE THROUGH THE WORLD OF MUSIC AND SHOWBIZ including MUSIC CLIPS.  British beat group The Lower Third came into being early in 1962.   Of the musicians who, at various times, contributed to the fun only two went on to spend the rest of their lives in music and show business. The first was Robin Stephen Wyatt (much later Stephen Gold and later still Stephen Wyatt-Gold). The second was David Robert Jones (who was soon to become David Bowie). The memoir takes a sometimes 'tongue in cheek' look at how two careers started from the same place and, over time, diverged spectacularly.  Robin Stephen Wyatt-Gold - Guitarist, singer, songwriter, cowboy, agent, producer, scriptwriter, manager and even a bear. A fascinating journey!

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  Eric Krasno Plus One Vol 11

  Eric Krasno

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  Eric Krasno Plus One is an interview-style series that brings listeners backstage and deep into the lives of incredible musicians.After twenty years on the road, Eric Krasno has spent time sharing stories with countless artists—and these conversations have become some of his most cherished memories. In Eric Krasno Plus One, the audience is invited to join moments like these in podcast form—topics range from early inspirations to discussions about the state of the music industry, to the challenges of life on the road, backstage shenanigans, and much more.Episode 51: Luther DickinsonEpisode 52: John MedeskiEpisode 53: Avery*SunshineEpisode 54: Charlie HunterEpisode 55: Nikki Glaspie

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  Nora and the Night Balloons - A...

  Sophie Bellamy

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  In Nora and the Night Balloons: A Dreamy Journey Through Midnight Skies, join Nora as she embarks on a magical adventure beyond the stars. Guided by glowing balloons that float softly through the quiet night, Nora discovers a world where dreams take flight and the sky whispers secrets only the midnight hours can hold. This enchanting tale weaves wonder and whimsy into every page, inviting readers to drift alongside Nora on a serene journey through starlit skies, where imagination soars and the night feels alive with endless possibilities.

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  Struggle Against

  Gary Llama

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  This audiobook takes the listener on the journey of punk rocker Gary Llama's teenage years as singer and guitarist of the punk band 500$Fine.From playing shows at age 14, to writing and recording their own music, to becoming active in the punk and activist scenes in Richmond, Virginia, this book tells a tale of kids trying to make a positive impact on the world, while being challenged at every step. Then, when a tragic death occurs, trying to honor their friend's life.This audiobook takes the listener through a story of pursuing your dreams, fighting for what you believe in, and ultimately, trying to process the life and death of a kid's best friend.

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