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  Georges Seurat and artworks

  Lucie Cousturier

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  Universally celebrated for the intricacy of his pointillist canvases, Georges Seurat (1859-1891) was a painter whose stunning union of art and science produced uniquely compelling results. Seurat’s intricate paintings could take years to complete, with the magnificent results impressing the viewer with both their scientific complexity and visual impact. His Un Dimanche Après-Midi à l’Île de la Grande Jatte (Sunday Afternoon on the Island of Grand Jatte) has held its place among the most treasured and distinguished pieces of 20th-century art. Klaus H. Carl offers readers an intriguing glimpse into the detailed scientific technique behind Seurat’s pointillist masterpieces.

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  Adventures of Pinocchio

  Carlo Collodi

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  Adventures of Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi. Translated by Carol Della Chiesa
  
  libreka classics – These are classics of literary history, reissued and made available to a wide audience. 
  Immerse yourself in well-known and popular titles!

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  The Conquest of Byzantium

  Stefan Zweig

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  The conquest of Constantinople in 1453 by a besieging army of around 80,000 men led by the Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II ended the Byzantine Empire. The city's defense was in the hands of Emperor Constantine XI, who had 7,000 to 10,000 soldiers at his disposal and, likely, fell during the last storm on the city. The fall of the Byzantine Empire also marked the final rise of the Ottoman Empire to become a major power. The conquest has a high symbolic value in both Turkish and Western European reception; Depending on one's perspective, it is viewed as evidence of imperial greatness or as a beacon of decay and demise. In historiography, the conquest of Constantinople is sometimes cited as one of the events that marked the transition from medieval Europe to modern times.

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  Women's Lives and Clothes in WW2...

  Lucy Adlington

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  An illustrated history of World War II-era women’s fashions, featuring ladies from all nations involved in conflict.   What would you wear to war?   How would you dress for a winter mission in the open cockpit of a Russian bomber plane? At a fashion show in Occupied Paris? Singing in Harlem, or on fire watch in Tokyo?  Women’s Lives and Clothes in WW2 is a unique, illustrated insight into the experiences of women worldwide during World War II and its aftermath. The history of ten tumultuous years is reflected in clothes, fashion, accessories, and uniforms. As housewives, fighters, fashion designers, or spies, women dressed the part when they took up their wartime roles.   Attractive to a general reader as well as a specialist, Women’s Lives and Clothes in WW2 focuses on the experiences of British women, then expands to encompass every continent affected by war. Woven through all cultures and countries are common threads of service, survival, resistance, and emotion. Historian Lucy Adlington draws on interviews with wartime women, as well as her own archives and costume collection. Well-known names and famous exploits are featured—alongside many never-before-told stories of quiet heroism.   You’ll indulge in luxury fashion, bridal ensembles, and enticing lingerie, as well as thrifty make-do-and-mend. You’ll learn which essential garments to wear when enduring a bomb raid and how a few scraps of clothing will keep you feeling human in a concentration camp.  Women's Lives and Clothes in WW2 is richly illustrated throughout, with many previously unpublished photographs, 1940s costumes, and fabulous fashion images.   History has never been better dressed.

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  Chord Chemistry: Unlocking the...

  Philip Palette

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  Chord Chemistry is the ultimate guide to understanding chords and unlocking the secrets of harmony. This comprehensive book provides a deep dive into the theory and structure of different types of chords, including major and minor chords, augmented and diminished chords, suspended chords, dominant chords, and chord inversions. With this knowledge, you can unlock your creativity and transform your music. 
  Whether you're a beginner or an experienced musician, Chord Chemistry will help you take your music to the next level. The book includes easy-to-follow exercises and examples that will help you master chord progressions and harmonize melodies with ease. You'll learn how to create beautiful, rich-sounding harmonies that will add depth and complexity to your music. 
  One of the unique features of this book is its focus on Brazilian music. Brazil is renowned for its rich musical heritage and unique approach to harmony, and this book explores the chord structures and progressions that make Brazilian music so captivating. You'll learn about the use of extended chords, chromatic passing chords, and unique chord progressions that create a sense of richness and complexity in Brazilian music. 
  Chord Chemistry is not just a theory book; it's a practical guide that will help you apply your newfound knowledge to your own music. The book includes a wealth of examples from a variety of musical styles, including pop, rock, jazz, and classical music. You'll learn how to create compelling chord progressions and harmonies that will take your music to the next level. 
  Whether you're a songwriter, composer, or musician looking to expand your knowledge of chords and harmony, Chord Chemistry is the perfect book for you. The easy-to-follow exercises and examples make it easy to understand and apply the concepts covered in the book, and the focus on Brazilian music adds a unique and exciting dimension to the material.

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  In the Vault with Jack Benny

  Carl Amari

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  Jack Benny gets a violin lesson in one of this week’s classic radio offerings. We’ll also hear Jack Webb in Dragnet, The Damon Runyon Theater, and Mystery House. Plus trivia, Hollywood news with Lisa and Carl, and Sarah Adamson’s movie reviews.A Falcon Picture Group audio production.

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