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  Sydney

  Yvonne Shafir

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  Sydney Bay was discovered by European explorers in 1770. Populated at first by colonial convicts and their guards, the city today accounts for one fifth of the entire population of Australia. Renowned for its Opera House, it presents an ultramodern vista to the tourists’ gaze. Sydney Harbour Bridge - one of the longest bridges in the world - and the immense high-rise buildings that sore skywards both astound and fascinate. At the same time the great city is truly cosmopolitan, incorporating a celebrated Chinatown and even more prominently an Aboriginal area in which the colourful way of life of these first Australians is plainly to be seen.

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  Little Women Podcast: Season 5

  Niina Niskanen, Christina Scott,...

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  Little Women Podcast: Season 5 🎙️ 
  Dive into a season full of thought-provoking discussions, literary analysis, and heartfelt fandom moments as Niina and her co-hosts explore Little Women like never before.📚 What's in Season 5?Adaptation Deep Dive: Join Niina and Christina as they analyze Little Women film adaptations spanning nearly a century, from the 1933 classic to Greta Gerwig's completely inaccurate version (which was promoted with fake news about the author's life). Discover how each adaptation uniquely interprets Alcott's timeless story and characters.Motherhood Unveiled: A robust discussion with Niina and Cecilia on the chapter "On the Shelf," where they examine Meg's struggle with burnout, identity, and the pressures of being a “super mom.”Fan Fiction Favorites: Listen as Niina reads excerpts from her favorite Little Women fan fiction, celebrating the fandom's creativity and reimagining the beloved characters in new and exciting ways. 
  Whether you’re a longtime fan of Little Women or new to the March sisters’ world, Season 5 promises captivating conversations, fresh perspectives, and a deep love for this literary classic. 
  Tune in and join the conversation! ❤️

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  The Mystique of Opium

  Donald Wigal

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  Opium used to have the same importance in international economy and state-led strategies as petrol has today. It became the basis for trade with isolationist China as soon as the Opium Wars obtained trading rights for Western Companies. International strategies for personal reveries… 19th-century European writers were to begin praising this “midnight fairy”. This book offers a tastefully illustrated history of this toxic substance, its paraphernalia and era.

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  Love Queenie - Merle Oberon...

  Mayukh Sen

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  Merle Oberon made history when she was announced as a nominee for the Best Actress Oscar in 1936. Her nomination marked the first time the Academy recognized a performer of color. Oberon, born to a South Asian mother and white father, broke through a racial barrier—but no one knew it. Oberon was "passing" for white. 
   
   
   
  In the first biography of Oberon in more than forty years, Mayukh Sen draws on family interviews and untapped archival material to capture the life of an oft-forgotten talent. Born into poverty, Queenie Thompson dreamt of big-screen stardom. By sheer force of will, she immigrated to London in her teens and met film mogul Alexander Korda, who christened her "Merle Oberon." Her new identity was her ticket into Hollywood. When she was in her twenties, Oberon dazzled as Cathy in Wuthering Heights opposite Laurence Olivier. Against the backdrop of Hollywood's racially exclusionary Golden Age and the United States's hostile immigration policy towards South Asians in the twentieth century, Oberon rose to the highest echelons of the film-world elite. 
   
   
   
  Tracing Oberon's story from her Indian roots to her final days surrounded by wealth and glamor, Sen questions the demands placed on stars in life and death. His compassionate, compelling chronicle illuminates troubling truths on race, gender, and power that still resonate today.

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  Mama's Feel Good Louisiana Style...

  Gina Meyers

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  Title summary"What happens when a group of friends gets together every afternoon at Olivia’s mothers’ Mama’s Feel Good Louisiana Kitchen in Baton Rouge? Mama’s Feel Good Louisiana Kitchen Restaurant is the backdrop for a group of students from the Episcopal School in Baton Rouge to express their concerns over the New Orleans Oil Spill. Stay tuned for more information. Inside, Mama’s Feel Good Louisiana Style Kitchen, You will find recipes for Marvelous Muffuletta Sandwich, French terms and terminology, Parisian Consume, Caesar Salad, Crepes Suzette, a special children’s tale, entitled: Why Frogs Live In Longs, and so much more! Bon Appetite! Also, hear from high school Freshman Lauren Meyers in her essay, The Past Brings Pain, the Future Brings Hope: The Gulf Oil Spill, Its Affects and Consequences."

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  Ethnomusicology - Music and Culture

  Mike Crawford

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  Ethnomusicology is the study of music within its cultural and social contexts. Unlike traditional musicology, which often focuses on musical structures, compositions, and theories, ethnomusicology examines music as a human activity that reflects the beliefs, values, and traditions of the societies that create and sustain it. It is an interdisciplinary field, drawing from anthropology, sociology, history, and linguistics to analyze the ways in which music functions within different cultural frameworks. By understanding music as an integral part of human life, ethnomusicologists seek to explore its role in shaping identity, transmitting heritage, and fostering social connections. 
  The scope of ethnomusicology is vast, encompassing diverse musical practices from indigenous chants and ritualistic drumming to contemporary global fusion genres. This field does not limit itself to non-Western or folk traditions but extends to all forms of music, including popular and classical traditions from different regions. One of the key principles of ethnomusicology is fieldwork, which involves immersive participation, interviews, and direct observation of musical traditions within their native environments. Through this hands-on approach, scholars can capture the lived experiences of musicians, the meaning behind musical performances, and the social structures that support musical expression. 
  Historically, ethnomusicology emerged as a formal discipline in the early twentieth century, evolving from earlier efforts to document and categorize world music traditions. Scholars such as Jaap Kunst, Alan Lomax, and Bruno Nettl contributed significantly to the development of the field, advocating for the study of music in its broader cultural and historical context.

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