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  Secrets of the Sky Lantern - A...

  Lily Prescott

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  Under the shimmering glow of a starlit sky, Secrets of the Sky Lantern invites you on a magical nighttime journey filled with mystery, friendship, and the thrill of discovery. As glowing lanterns rise into the dark, endless heavens, hidden stories unfold—whispering ancient secrets and illuminating dreams once thought unreachable. Join a cast of curious adventurers as they unlock the wonders of the night, navigating through shadows and light to uncover the true magic that lies within the sky. This enchanting tale will captivate your imagination and remind you that sometimes, the greatest adventures happen when the world is asleep.

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  The secret of the world stars -...

  Heiko Schrang

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  Their melodies mesmerized you, their lyrics moved you - but it’s what you didn’t know about the artists that will SHOCK you.
  Finally - This book is a must-read for all lovers and fans of the greatest music stars of all time. For the very first time, explosive unpublished details about the greatest music geniuses and the secrets of their success are presented in one book.
  You will be guided through the most intimate stories and intricate details of their lives, victories and losses - and suspicious deaths. Uncover the greatest conspiracies you never knew existed. And eventually, understand the TRUE PURPOSE OF MUSIC.
  From Elvis to Bob Marley to the Beatles and current stars, all those who have made a name for themselves are included. Go on a thrilling true crime adventure hidden beneath these topics:
  - Were Michael Jackson, Prince, Whitney Houston, and Jimi Hendrix murdered?
  - The mysterious Club 27 and its chilling history
  - The dark side of the excessive rockstar life
  - Is the most influential music producer in the world a murderer?
  - The well-guarded secret of classical music
  - How will artificial intelligence revolutionize the music market?
  - What music brings you closer to your life's purpose?
  - Secret messages in their songs

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  Ride Lonesome

  Kirk Ellis

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  Ride Lonesome, the fifth film in the "Ranown cycle," is both the best and most representative of the whole series, which has been called "the most remarkable convergence of artistic achievement in the history of low-budget moviemaking." Director Bud Boetticher captures the alienation and loneliness of an America faced with the Cold War and the daily threat of nuclear annihilation. Shot in seventeen days for under a half-million dollars, Ride Lonesome is a masterpiece of cinematic minimalism. 
   
   
   
  Veteran screenwriter Kirk Ellis brilliantly unpacks the themes, narrative, visual language, and editing in this seminal film. In Ride Lonesome Ellis not only shows how this one film embodies a turning point for the Western, but he also explores the unique vision and contributions of director Boetticher and his writing partner Burt Kennedy.

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  No Daylight in That Face -...

  Barry Gifford

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  For a tour of noir cinema, No Daylight in That Face is the perfect companion, and Barry Gifford is an ideal guide. His choice selection of films exposes the menacing, moody, and oftentimes violent underbelly of this dark movie genre that occupies a favorite niche in American popular culture. Some are classics, some are little known and seldom seen, but all, once viewed, are deeply remembered by aficionados of noir. Gifford's roll call of unforgettables includes these, and more: The Asphalt Jungle, Body and Soul, Body Heat, Charley Varrick, Chinatown, The Devil Thumbs a Ride, D.O.A., Double Indemnity, High Sierra, Key Largo, Kiss of Death, Mean Streets, Mildred Pierce, Mr. Majestyk, Out of the Past, The Strange Love of Martha Ivers, Strangers on a Train, and White Heat. 
   
   
   
  Gifford identifies the directors and names the many noir stars, the greats and not-so-greats who were cast in the indelible roles of hoods, B-girls, psychopaths, grifters, gumshoes, waifs, tarts, femme fatales, mobsters, molls, and ex-cons. 
   
   
   
  With a connoisseur's insight and an offbeat sensitivity perfectly tailored to his subjects, Gifford's brief essays cover a hundred of the noir buff's favorites. His highly polished impressions take the listener through five decades of noir to find both the heart and the art of the plotline.

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  Early Indian Empires -...

  Rolf Hedger

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  The history of early Indian empires is a fascinating story of conquest, governance, and cultural transformation. Over centuries, three powerful dynasties—the Maurya, Satavahana, and Gupta Empires—laid the foundations of Indian civilization, shaping its political, economic, and social structures.  
  The Maurya Empire, established by Chandragupta Maurya, was the first large-scale empire to unify much of the Indian subcontinent, creating a highly organized administrative system.  
  Under Ashoka, the empire saw a shift from military expansion to the promotion of Buddhism and moral governance. Following the Mauryas, the Satavahana Empire emerged as a vital force in the Deccan, maintaining stability through a blend of military strength and trade dominance. They controlled key routes linking northern and southern India, facilitating cultural and commercial exchanges.  
  Later, the Gupta Empire brought about a golden age of Indian history, marked by advancements in science, mathematics, literature, and the arts. Their reign saw the revival of Hindu traditions alongside continued Buddhist and Jain influences. Together, these three empires set the stage for India’s rich historical and cultural legacy, influencing the region for centuries to come.

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  Classic Rock & Rock Radio...

  Various Authors

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  This fascinating audio program includes actual radio commercials from the 1960s for the following bands: Canned Heat, Janis Joplin, H.P. Lovecraft, The Byrds, The Doors, Steppenwolf, Jethro Tull, Ravi Shankar, Bob Seger System

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