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  British 60s Music

  Robin Bextor

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  The 1960s was simply the most exciting decade in music history known to man. The eruption of talent after the discovery of the Mersey Sound, spearheaded of course by the Fab Four, changed the world.
  What was special was that for a glorious and colourful short period of time, hardly a week went by without some new creative talent emerging on our airwaves, some new direction in music being created; something fresh to excite us being presented for our edification. Looking back at the charts week by week you realise that there was an explosion in song writing, a huge growth in people being interested in music and, as a result, some really great sounds were made.
  In this book we have not tried to quantify that, or even order those bands and artists who helped to change our society and our way of looking at it, but we have created a top 40 of artists that can simply not be ignored for what they did. From artists such as Cliff Richard to The Kinks and Pink Floyd, The Rolling Sones and, of course, The Beatles!

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  Frozen II Sámi Mythology &...

  Niina Niskanen

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  Uncover the enchanting myths and folktales that inspired Frozen II! 
  Join folklore researcher Niina Niskanen on a captivating journey into Sámi mythology and Arctic storytelling, revealing the ancient legends behind Disney’s beloved film. This audiobook delves into the mystical world of Arctic spirits, nature deities, and hero tales, offering a rich exploration of the narratives that shaped Frozen II’s lore. 
  Additionally, experience Niina’s insightful conversation with Maggie Freeman on the Nomad’s Podcast, where they discuss the influence of Sámi traditions on the film’s storyline and characters. 
  ✨ Perfect for fans of folklore, mythology, and Disney magic! 
  🎧 Listen and discover the untold stories behind the icy adventure.

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  The Pirates of Penzance

  Arthur Sullivan, W. S. Gilbert

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  The Pirates of Penzance 
  by William S. Gilbert and Sir Arthur Sullivan 
   
  A comic opera in two acts, with music by Arthur Sullivan and libretto by W. S. Gilbert. Its official premiere was at the Fifth Avenue Theatre in New York City on 31 December 1879, where it was well received by both audiences and critics.Its London debut was on 3 April 1880, at the Opera Comique, where it ran for 363 performances. 
   
   
  Cast 
  Narrator: Julie VW 
  Frederic: Karen Savage 
  Pirate King: StephenC 
  Samuel: Phil Chenevert 
  Ruth: Liberty Stump 
  Major-General Stanley: Kevin S. Mellis 
  Mabel: Catharine Eastman 
  Edith: BookAngel7 
  Kate: Ezwa 
  Isabel: JemmaBlythe 
  Sergeant of Police: John Fricker 
  Chorus: 
  Alex Foster 
  BookAngel7 
  Catharine Eastman 
  Ezwa 
  Fred DeBerardinis 
  Helen Song 
  Henry Frigon 
  Jane Smith 
  JemmaBlythe 
  John Fricker 
  Karen Savage 
  Liberty Stump 
  Miriam Esther Goldman 
  StephenC 
  ToddHW

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  The Who's The Who Sell Out

  John Dougan

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  Released in the U.S. in January 1968, The Who Sell Out was, according to critic Dave Marsh, a complete backfire--the album sold well, but not spectacularly [and was] ultimately a nostalgic in-joke: Who but a pop intellectual could appreciate such a thing? Further rarifying its in-joke status was its unapologetic Englishness; 13 tracks stitched together in a mock pirate radio broadcast, without a DJ, with cool, anglocentric commercials to boot. In the 36 years since its release, Sell Out, though still not the best selling release in The Who’s catalog, has been embraced by a growing number of fans who regard it as the band’s best work, one of the few recordings of the late 1960s that best represents the ambitious aesthetic possibilities of the concept album without becoming mired in a bog of smug, self-aggrandizing, high art aspirations. Sell Out, powerfully and ecstatically, articulates the nexus of pop music and pop culture.As much as it is an expression of the band’s expanding sonic palette, Sell Out also functions as a critique of the rock and roll lifestyle. Not the clichéd mantra of sex, drugs, and rock and roll but in the ways that commercial advertising fabricates a youth-oriented cultural reality by hawking pimple cream, deodorant, food, musical equipment, etc., and linking it with rock and roll. In this sense Sell Out is a reflective work, one that struggles with rock and roll as a cultural expression that aspires to aesthetic permanence while marketed as ephemera. From this conflict emerges a pop art masterpiece.

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  Oh I Wish I Could Ride on...

  Karen Bradley Shanks

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  What happens when your biggest Christmas wish finally comes true, but you suddenly remember all the naughty things you did this year? 
  All little Johnny wants is to ride on Santa's sleigh. When he wakes up to the sound of jingling bells, his dream comes true! He's bundled up next to Santa, sailing through the sky with Rudolph leading the way. But as Santa asks for his help delivering presents, Johnny's conscience kicks in. Does Santa know about the bald baby dolls? What about the hamster incident? And the frog in the bathtub? 
  Join Johnny on a magical journey that teaches him the true meaning of Christmas forgiveness and shows that even the naughtiest little boys and girls deserve a little magic.

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  British Architecture - A Very...

  Dana Arnold

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  British Architecture presents an original and engaging overview of the architecture of the British Isles, from medieval times to the present day. Avoiding the traditional approach of a chronological survey of architects and architectural style, each chapter presents a thematic exploration of key aspects of British architecture that endure across time and still have relevance today. Arnold also highlights the ways in which architecture can project national and regional identities. 
   
   
   
  British architecture tells of the intrinsic nature of Britishness and is an important means of understanding Britain's connection with the world. There is no doubt about the international significance of the work of recent and contemporary British architects. But Arnold also relates how a preoccupation with the past has been a constant theme in design. A thematic, historical understanding of British architecture in terms of its form and purpose explains much about society and culture. Architecture continues to shape patterns of living and social interaction and responds to new demands. Equally, debates about how best to express the nation through its architecture reveal much about Britain's perception of itself. Finally, Arnold explores how subsequent generations can offer new interpretations and meanings that change our view of British architecture's legacy.

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