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  Under the Dome - Politics Crisis...

  Alan M. Hantman, Sen. Harry M....

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  The domed US Capitol Building is recognized around the world as America's most iconic symbol, the forum for representative democracy, and the physical stage for the transfer of executive power. As the United States grew in size and complexity, the Capitol was built, rebuilt, enlarged, and extended many times under the direction of the few who have served as Architect of the Capitol. This official heads the agency dedicated to preserving and upgrading this magnificent structure, and all the buildings and grounds of Capitol Hill. 
   
   
   
  In Under the Dome, Alan Hantman, the Architect of the Capitol from 1997 to 2007, provides a personal account of how the Capitol works as a physical space; who runs it, how and why decisions are made about the security of the Capitol and the people who work there, and how politicians think about the Capitol Building. He also recounts security threats to the Capitol during his tenure—including the 1998 shooting murder of two police officers and the Capitol evacuation on 9/11 as a hijacked airplane approached—that underscore one of his greatest challenges as Architect. The tension between securing the Capitol and opening it to the public drove the design and construction under his direction of the Capitol Visitor Center, the largest expansion of the Capitol in its history, increasing its size by seventy percent.

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  The Heart of It's a Wonderful...

  Jimmy Hawkins

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  “The perfect hostess gift for the holidays or an ideal stocking stuffer.” - BookTrib 
  “You really had a wonderful life. Don’t you see what a mistake it would be to throw it away?” —CLARENCE 
  In this special book, Jimmy Hawkins helps us focus on the true meaning behind the classic holiday movie. It’s not just the message or its many famous lines but rather the motivation behind the creation of the film and director Frank Capra’s unrelenting vision for what it should be. 
  As a boy, Jimmy played George Bailey’s youngest son, Tommy. And he has spent the eight decades since living out the heart of the story and becoming arguably the world’s foremost expert on the movie. Filled with unpublished facts that the author has collected about the cast and crew, this book gives a clearer understanding of what they all brought to the scripted pages. 
  Through excerpts from the screenplay, never-before-seen photos, and a lifetime of friendship with both Frank Capra and the stars of the movie, Hawkins guides us to discover why this story still touches the spirit decades after its release. Because It’s a Wonderful Life is not just George Bailey’s or Frank Capra’s story—it’s the story of all of us, and of many generations to come. 
  Photographs can be found in the audiobook companion PDF download.

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  Kakatiya Dynasty - Fortresses...

  Rolf Hedger

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  The Kakatiya Dynasty emerged as a formidable power in the Deccan region of India, leaving behind a rich legacy of military strength, administrative brilliance, and cultural contributions. Their origins can be traced back to the 10th century, though historical records regarding their early rulers remain scarce. Initially, the Kakatiyas served as feudatories under the Rashtrakutas and later the Western Chalukyas, gradually expanding their influence over the Telugu-speaking region. 
  The name "Kakatiya" is believed to have originated from their association with the goddess Kakati, a form of Durga, who was worshipped as their family deity. The earliest known ruler, Venna or Beta I, established the dynasty’s foundation, but it was during the reign of Prola I that the Kakatiyas started asserting their independence. Prola II played a crucial role in strengthening their foothold by resisting Chalukyan dominance and expanding Kakatiya control over the eastern Deccan. 
  During this period, the Deccan was a contested space where multiple regional powers sought dominance. The Kakatiyas capitalized on the declining influence of the Western Chalukyas, strategically aligning themselves with or resisting various rulers to carve out an independent identity. Their stronghold was initially located in Hanamkonda, which later evolved into the grand city of Warangal, a center of Kakatiya power and cultural patronage.

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  Gays on Broadway

  Ethan Mordden

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  Writing with his customary verve and wit, author Ethan Mordden follows the steady liberation of gay themes on the American stage. The story begins in the early twentieth century, when gay characters were virtually banned from productions. The 1920s saw a flurry of plays closed on moral grounds as well as the Wales Padlock Act, which forbade representation of "sex degeneracy". While authorities made consistent attempts to shutter the movement, the public remained curious, and after a few decades of war making, a truce broke out when The Boys In the Band became a national smash hit. From this point on, gay theatre proved too popular to abolish. 
   
   
   
  With this change, theatre was graced with a host of unforgettable characters—from thrill killers to historical figures to drag performers, as well as professional gays (such as the defiantly effeminate window dresser in Kiss of the Spider Woman), closeted gays, and those run-of-the-mill citizens who don't reside entirely within the colorful nonconformist identity (like the two male lovers in the comedy Norman, Is That You?). 
   
   
   
  Spoken plays and musicals, playwrights, directors, and actors all played their part in popularizing the gay movement through art. Gays on Broadway is an essential chronological review of the long journey to bring the culture of gay men and women onto the American stage.

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  Exorcist The - The Ultimate...

  Film Trivia Metaverse

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  THE EXORCIST 
  THE ULTIMATE TRIVIA COLLECTION 
    
  FROM THE MOVIE DIRECTED BY WILLIAM FRIEDKIN 
    
  CREATED BY FILM TRIVIA METAVERSE 
    
  ABOUT THE FILM 
  The Exorcist is a 1973 supernatural horror film directed by William Friedkin, based on William Peter Blatty's novel. The story follows Chris MacNeil, an actress whose 12-year-old daughter, Regan, begins exhibiting strange and violent behavior. As doctors fail to find a cause, Chris turns to Father Damien Karras, a Jesuit priest and psychologist, who suspects her daughter may be possessed by a demon. The film explores themes of faith, good versus evil, and the battle for the soul, set against a backdrop of chilling supernatural events, making it one of the most iconic and unsettling horror films in cinema history. 
    
  TRIVIA SAMPLES: 
    
  “Due to threats against Linda Blair from religious extremists who believed the film glorified Satan, Warner Bros. provided her with bodyguards for six months after the film's release.” 
    
  “On the first day of filming the exorcism sequence, Linda Blair's foul-mouthed dialogue so shocked the gentlemanly Max von Sydow that he forgot his lines.” 
    
  “The Exorcist became Warner Bros.' highest-grossing film of all time when adjusted for inflation.” 
    
  “The original teaser trailer, which featured quick flashes of a white-faced demon, was banned in several theaters for being too frightening.” 
    
  “If adjusted for inflation, The Exorcist would still hold the title of the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time.”

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  Building Your Music Business...

  Henry Harris

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  Are you someone who is looking to build your own music business? Do you want to get your hands on a highly informative, practical, and constructive book that will ensure that you create the music legacy you’ve been dreaming of? If your answer is yes to any of these questions, then this is the book for you! 
  Studies show that today, the line between being a musician, a businessperson, and a salesperson have become largely blurred. Not only is this a risk for you if you’re trying to succeed in this business, but it also creates an empowering opportunity for you to master the industry. Are you ready to learn how? 
  Building Your Music Business Basic Foundation (MBBF) is not just a book that is going to show you how to build a life-long investment through this powerful art. It’s an all-inclusive guide that will give you straightforward steps that will help you register your music, market your business, and grow it to its full potential. Whether you’re a musical artist, manager, marketer, or member of the music business community, you’re going to benefit from this book! 
  Inside Building Your Music Business Basic Foundation, you’ll discover: 
  ●      A comprehensive introduction to the music foundation, its advantages, and five important policies you should know about to ensure that you’re legally covered. 
  ●      The four components of an MBBF and how they relate to your growth and success in the music industry. 
  ●      Effective ways to create, register, and distribute your creative power so that you’re guaranteed the musical career you deserve. 
  ●      An enlightening quiz and detailed further reading list that will help you track your growth, take advantage of further resources, and have all your music business foundation questions answered.

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