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  Frank Lloyd Wright in the Movies...

  Mark Anthony Wilson

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  What do Vincent Price, Harrison Ford, Jackie Chan, and Uma Thurman all have in common with Frank Lloyd Wright? Answer: The Movies.
  The influence of Frank Lloyd Wright on architecture can't be overstated, and his unique creations have also left a lasting impression on movie audiences.
  From the Marin County Civic Center's starring role in George Lucas's first feature film to the famous Ennis House appearing in multiple movies, eight of Wright's California buildings have served as dramatic settings for stories about power, wealth and dystopian futures. Inspiring generations of filmmakers, these sites—both public and private—remain some of the most iconic places captured on film. With behind-the-scenes production facts and a peek into Wright's design process, author Mark Anthony Wilson recounts the legacy of Frank Lloyd Wright's architecture in the movies.
  This book features:
  
  - 120 color and black and white images, including scenes from popular Hollywood films such as Blade Runner, Black Rain and A Summer Place, as well as cult favorites like House on Haunted Hill, Permanent Midnight, and Cannibal Women in The Avocado Jungle of Death.
  - Little known facts about how Frank Lloyd Wright's work influenced Alfred Hitchcock and about Wright's friendship with Walt Disney and his comments about some of Disney's most famous films.
  - Detailed information about how to visit those Frank Lloyd Wright buildings in this book that are open to the public.
  - The controversies created by several of these films that caused members of some audiences to leave the theater in moral outrage and caused other audiences to scream in horror.
  - Behind-the-scenes comments by Hollywood directors and producers about why they chose to use Frank Lloyd Wright buildings or design features in their films.
  - A look at how Frank Lloyd Wright's design philosophy influenced the style of Hollywood films and how some of his strong-willed female clients got him to change the design of their homes.
  - Why Frank Lloyd Wright was accused of being a "communist sympathizer" and "un-American" near the end of his career, and why this nearly derailed the construction of one of his most famous buildings.

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  Classic Rock & Rock Radio...

  The Beatles

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  The Beatles, an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960, became the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed act in the history of popular music. The songs of Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr scanned several genres, from pop ballads to psychedelic rock, often incorporating classical and other elements in innovative ways. As their songwriting grew in sophistication during the decade, they came to be viewed as integral to the development of the 1960s counterculture and popular music's recognition as an art form. This fascinating audio program includes actual radio commercials from the 1960s for the band.

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  Lost Time And The Meaning of...

  Jason Williams

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Do you ever feel like your memories are slipping away—until a photograph brings them flooding back? 
  In a world drowning in images, we're still haunted by one central question: What do photographs do to our memories—and our sense of self? 
  If you've ever wondered why a single photo can evoke tears, trigger buried trauma, or transport you across decades, Lost Time and the Meaning of Photography is your essential guide. Whether you're a photographer, historian, grieving loved one, or simply a human being living in the age of visual overload, this book will challenge your understanding of memory, mourning, and meaning. 
  Unlock the hidden power behind every photograph you've ever taken—or kept. 
  In this gripping and poetic exploration, you'll learn: 
  •	Why photography isn't just a way to capture life, but a way to construct identity. 
  •	How grieving individuals and entire cultures use images to keep the dead alive—and what that means for healing. 
  •	Why do some photographs bring comfort while others deepen the ache of loss? 
  •	The neuroscience behind memory and image—how your brain processes pictures and how it changes who you are. 
  •	How national tragedies and historical trauma are archived, mythologized, or erased through visual media. 
  •	What we risk losing in the flood of selfies, algorithm-curated memories, and disappearing snaps. 
  You'll walk away with a deep understanding of how personal photos shape the story you tell yourself—and how collective images shape the stories nations tell about themselves. 
  Ready to rediscover your past—and reshape your future—one image at a time? 
  Buy Lost Time and the Meaning of Photography today and start your journey into the memory behind the lens.

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  From Pessimism to Promise -...

  Payal Arora, Charles Hayes

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  When it comes to tech, the mainstream headlines are bleak: Algorithms control and oppress. AI will destroy democracy and our social fabric, and possibly even drive us to extinction. While legitimate concerns drive these fears, we need to equally account for the fact that tech affords young people something incredibly valuable—a rare space for self-actualization. In From Pessimism to Promise, award-winning author Payal Arora explains that, outside the West, where most of the world's youth reside, there is a significant different outlook on tech: in fact, there is a contagion of optimism toward all things digital. These users, especially those in marginalized contexts, are full of hope for new tech. 
   
   
   
  Drawing on field insights in diverse global contexts such as Brazil, India, and Bangladesh, Arora describes what drives Gen Z to embrace new technologies. From Pessimism to Promise discusses the shift to relationally-driven approaches to design; how to create "algorithms of aspiration"; how to reimagine the digital space for sex, pleasure, and care; and, what we can learn from feminist digital activists and women's collectives in the Global South on shared digital provenance and value, as well as indigenous approaches to sustainability, that challenges sacred ideas on degrowth, circular economy, and the doughnut economy.

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  Mastering The Cockney Accent -...

  Stephanie Lam

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  This is the ideal way to quickly master the Cockney (British) accent using a combination of approaches from pronunciation and oral posture techniques to dialect development (Cockney rhyming slang) and practice exercises. The course also contains guidance on developing a basic British accent to underpin a Cockney accent if desired dependent on your native accent. This course can help you prepare for a Cockney role or audition on stage or screen. The exercises deconstruct the elements of a Cockney accent making in a simple step-by-step process to develop an effective and authentic Cockney accent, the discussion of Cockney dialog also makes it possible to use Cockney in an unscripted setting. This course combines expert linguistic instruction with a range of exercises and Cockney accents to help you perfect and refine the perfect accent.

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  Singing like a Star

  Atiar Lyngdoh

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  “Singing Like a Star” is a helpful book for anyone who wants to get better at singing. It teaches you that every singer’s voice is unique and shows you ways to make your singing stronger. The book covers important singing skills like how to control your breathing, how to use vibrato, and how to sing in different vocal ranges. It also gives tips on finding your own singing style, staying calm during performances, eating right for your voice, and using body language effectively on stage. With exercises and tips, this book helps you feel confident and enjoy singing more. Whether you’re just starting out or have been singing for a while, “Singing Like a Star” is a great guide to improving and showing off your singing skills.

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