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  A 1960s Childhood - From...

  Paul Feeney

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  Do you remember Beatlemania? Radio Caroline? Mods and Rockers? The very first miniskirts? Then the chances are you were born in the or around 1960.  
  To the young people of today, the 1960s seems like another age. But for those who grew up in this decade, school life, 'mod' fashions and sixties pop music are still fresh in their minds. From James Bond to Sindy dolls and playing hopscotch in the street, life was very different to how it is now. After the tough and frugal years of the fifties, the sixties was a boom period, a time of changed attitudes and improved lifestyles. With chapters on home and school life, games and hobbies, music and fashion, this delightful compendium of memories will appeal to all who grew up in this lively era.  
  Take a nostalgic look at what it was like to grow up during the sixties and recapture all aspects of life back then.

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  20th Century’s Most Influential...

  Editors Charles River

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  In their biography of Pablo Picasso, Hans Ludwig and Chris Jaffe note that “for him, art was always adventure: ‘To find is the thing.’” Indeed, there is perhaps no artist who produced more art than Picasso, whose enormous oeuvre (which spanned most of his 91-year life) contained a countless number of paintings and drawings. Picasso also worked in other mediums as well, notably sculpture and lithography, and his constant experimentation with form makes him a useful case study through which to chart the growth of Modernism as an artistic movement and many of the artistic trends that would dominate the 20th century. At the same time, one of the challenges involved in examining Picasso’s body of work is the sheer breadth of it all.  
  	In his review of Salvador Dali’s first autobiography, George Orwell declared that “One ought to be able to hold in one’s head simultaneously the two facts that Dali is a good draughtsman and a disgusting human being.” Whether or not one agrees with the famous author’s assessment, Orwell captures the polarizing nature of Salvador Dali, and the extent to which his undeniable technical virtuosity often brushed against his penchant for provoking his audiences (not to mention provoking long-entrenched standards of “proper” taste).  
  	To truly grasp the significance of Jackson Pollock in 20th century art, it’s necessary to understand the dramatic departure he initiated away from the straightforward compositions associated with the social realist art of the 1930s, a Depression-era period in which political art offered readily comprehensible narratives that were grasped by viewers with little artistic training.  
  Few artists of the 20th century were as enigmatic as Andy Warhol, who once remarked, “If you want to know all about Andy Warhol, just look at the surface of my paintings and films and me, there I am. There’s nothing behind it.” This statement is hardly out of character for the famous artist.

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  Louisiana: A Captivating Guide...

  Captivating History

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  Embark on a Journey Through Louisiana's Soul: Discover the Land of Diversity & Resilience! 
  Two manuscripts in one audiobook:History of Louisiana: A Captivating Guide to Everything from Native Americans, Cajuns, and Creoles to the Louisiana Purchase, Battle of New Orleans, and MoreThe Louisiana Purchase: A Captivating Guide to a Major Turning Point in the History of the United States of America 
  Unlock the Secrets Within:Native American Heritage - Wander back to the beginning, where the land's first inhabitants set the stage for a diverse cultural landscape.The Epic Louisiana Purchase - Unravel the story behind one of America's boldest acquisitions, shaping the nation's destiny.The Legendary Battle of New Orleans - Relive the strategic brilliance and lasting legacy of a battle that became a symbol of resilience and courage.Jazz: A Cultural Revolution - Immerse yourself in the birthplace of jazz, a music genre that grew from Louisiana's unique melting pot of influences. 
  Deep Dive into the Louisiana Purchase:From Wilderness to Heartland - Explore how a vast expanse transformed into the heart of America, driven by visionaries and explorers.Great Minds and Bold Dreams - Meet the legends like Napoleon, Jefferson, and explorers who ventured into the unknown, shaping the future.Conspiracies, Spies, and Trailblazers - Uncover the untold stories of espionage, ambition, and the unsung heroes who charted new paths. 
  This audiobook is more than history; it's an invitation to experience the essence of a state that dances to the rhythm of jazz, resilience, and diversity. Click "Add to Cart" to start your journey through the spirited story of Louisiana!

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  Thought Forms

  Annie Besant, C. W. Leadbeater

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  What do ideas look like? This clairvoyant view of the shape, color, and atmospheric effect of mental energy includes black-and-white drawings and color plates to convey a graphic representation of the power of thought. 
  Prominent Theosophists Annie Besant and C. W. Leadbeater were pioneers in asserting that thoughts are, indeed, things. Originally released in 1901, Thought-Forms is a seminal work on what thoughts “look” like. It had an impact far beyond the circle of its primary readers and greatly influenced leading artists such as Piet Mondrian and Wassily Kandinsky. 
  Simple in style and clearly written, Thought-Forms is a classic of the theosophical tradition that has as much to say in our own day as it did a century ago. It lucidly sets forth a way to conceive of the invisible realms within and around us, with implications both for how we view the world and how we act in it. 
  Discussion includes the meaning of color, thought forms built by music, and the nature of helpful thoughts. Based on the authors’ clairvoyant vision, its illustrations suggest the form thoughts take in relation, for instance, to anger, fear, intellect, sympathy, devotion, and a meditative state. Annie Besant herself describes the book’s purpose as being to “serve as a striking moral lesson to every reader, making him realize the nature and power of his thoughts, acting as a stimulus to the noble and a curb to the base. With this belief and hope we send it on its way”.

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  Maxims and Reflections

  Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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  In Maxims and Reflections, Goethe distills a lifetime of wisdom into concise, thought-provoking aphorisms spanning art, nature, literature, philosophy, and the human condition. Drawn from his personal notebooks and conversations, these reflections reveal his deep insights into creativity, morality, and the interplay between reason and emotion. Rooted in Enlightenment ideals yet touched by Romantic sensibility, Goethe’s observations remain strikingly relevant, offering readers timeless guidance on living with purpose and understanding the world with clarity and wonder. A treasure trove of intellectual elegance and poetic depth.

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  How to Write Content: 7 Easy...

  Jaiden Pemton

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  Are you ready to dive into the world of content writing, but don’t know where to start? 
  Do you feel unclear about how to distinguish and use the elements of the content writing process? 
  Are you still on the search to write content that will set you apart from other writers and help inspire your readers to action? 
  How to Write Content is the guide you need! We will teach you how to write content in 7 easy steps. This guide is designed to provide you with all the tools you need in a concise, easy to understand format that will answer all your burning questions and get you on your way to successful content writing. 
  YOU’LL LEARN:How to determine your audienceHow to develop a purposeHow to assign purpose to each paragraphHow to develop main ideasHow to write an effective conclusionHow to edit for technical purposesHow to maintain audience engagementHow to define a call to actionHow to determine the correct language to useHow to create a communityAnd so much more!  
  Whether you're just starting on the journey of content writing and need to develop a clearer understanding of the elements, or have been at it for a while and are looking for fresh perspectives and tips for further develop how you perfect your craft, this guide is the companion you need. Let’s get started!

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