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  Popcorn with the Pope - A Guide...

  Michael Ward, David Paul Baird,...

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  In 1995—one hundred years after the birth of cinema in Paris—a Vatican-appointed commission compiled a list of forty-five significant films. The entries vary widely, ranging from light-hearted favorites like The Wizard of Oz to challenging arthouse features such as The Seventh Seal.  This list, released under Pope St. John Paul II, was an important milestone in the dialogue between the Church and the wider culture. Yet for many Catholics and cinephiles alike, it remains undiscovered or unclear. What was the list for? And why did the commission choose these particular titles? In this groundbreaking study, David Paul Baird, Andrew Petiprin, and Michael Ward walk readers through the entire Vatican List, film by film. The authors show that its aim was not to serve as a “best-ever” register, nor as an anthology of approved works; rather, it was to guide people in an appreciation of cinema as an artistic language and a bearer of spiritual and moral messages. In addition to theologically and historically informed commentary, each chapter includes film stills, quotations, fun facts, and questions for further reflection and discussion. Elevated yet entertaining, Popcorn with the Pope is perfect for anyone interested in delving deeper into a Christian approach to movies. 

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  Mahabharata

  Miriam Fernandes, Ravi Jain

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  Winner of 2025 Toronto Theatre Critics’ Awards Best New Canadian Work 
  Winner of 2025 Toronto Theatre Critics’  Awards Best Production of a Play 
  Winner of 2025 Toronto Theatre Critics’  Awards Best Sound Design and Music of a Play or MusicalA contemporary dramatic take on a 4,000-year-old Sanskrit epic that is foundational to Indian culture.  
  Why Not Theatre’s large-scale, once-in-a-generation retelling of Mahabharata brings together a cast of performers entirely from the South Asian diaspora, blending cultures and art forms in a spectacular production at the Shaw Festival and the Barbican Theatre in London. Over two parts (Karma and Dharma) and a communal meal (Khana), this translation and adaptation of Mahabharata spans generations and takes audiences into the hearts and minds of some of the most complex and enduring characters ever created.  
  With warring families and devious revenge plots, Mahabharata tells the story of an ancient feud with philosophical and spiritual questions that are no less urgent today. In times of division, how do we find wholeness? Are we destined to repeat the mistakes of our ancestors? And how can we build a new world when we have nearly destroyed this one?  
  Contains the full text of the play along with materials opening up the behind-the-scenes world of the production, including interviews with the creators, background and context about the source material, production photographs, a Mahabharata family tree, and glossary. 
  "Ravi Jain and Miriam Fernandes’s contemporary take on the Mahabharata is one of the most beautiful emotional journeys I have had the privilege to witness. It is inspiring, mind broadening, and speaks to all the senses. It even brings you back to the origins of theatre itself, when people would gather in the quarries around a bonfire to tell stories. With their tasteful use of technology, dance, and opera, the 4,000-year-old Sanskrit poem comes to life and feels more universal than ever. A captivating theatre experience, from the first flame to the last pixel." – Robert Lepage 
  "In their stunning rendition of the great Indian epic Mahabharata, Ravi Jain and Miriam Fernandes brilliantly reverse the whole concept of what Bertolt Brecht famously advised theatre directors: to make the familiar, unfamiliar. Jain and Fernandes have turned the unfamiliar into the familiar. The 4,000-year-old saga most Indians grew up with is made accessible to a contemporary audience the world over. No mean feat.
    ‘The play, true to its source, crosses all boundaries of culture, class, and geography. Its timeless storytelling and evocative stage design is transformed into a saga for the world, with its fundamental emotions of human nature – power, hate, jealousy, greed, and lust. To be gob-smacked by this innovation would be an understatement. Immerse yourself in this take on the Mahabharata and travel with it in time into the past, present, and future of humanity." – Deepa Mehta

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  Backstage Pass - A Business Book...

  Harvey Lee

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  It started with Sex, Drugs and Rock and Roll and finished in a well-cut suit. 
  Ask anyone with a dream: The road to success can be akin to riding shotgun on the Highway to Hell, as Harvey Lee, rebel turned Vice President of Product Marketing will testify... 
  From modest beginnings in Northern England, to the promised land of the USA, Harvey recalls how he was forced to grab life by the horns, and embarked on a 40-year white-knuckle ride through the business world, establishing himself as an MBA-level trained and renowned product marketer. 
  But it wasn't always smooth sailing. Harvey shares how he survived and thrived in the cut-throat music industry before joining the corporate world and launching the original Xbox. 
  Part business book, part personal memoir, Backstage Pass is packed with hilarious tales spanning music, videogame, and technology industries. But behind the humour lay stories of grit and determination that'll leave you invigorated, inspired, and equipped to embark on an adventure of your own making.  
  Regardless of your past, present, or future aspirations, this tale of personal growth, born from a passion for music, will strike a chord with anyone pursuing a dream and leave you shouting, "Encore!"

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  The Public Purpose of Art

  Arlene Goldbard

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  We’re on the cusp of a paradigm shift, a radical change in worldview that will thrust art and culture onto center stage. What does that mean? How will the world be different? What is the rising spirit of the times and how is it being expressed in art? Arlene Goldbard says, “I have this overwhelming image of energy gathering force and taking shape.” She likens this force to a wave and says, “No one masterminds a wave, ordering all the drops of water into line. Many independent forces operate simultaneously – wind, gravity, disturbances of all kinds – and somehow, the wave mounts.” In this dialogue we explore this mounting force and what’s opposing this rolling tide. (hosted by Justine Willis Toms)

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  Remembering Roots - How an...

  Lucas L. Johnson II

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  "Remembering Roots highlights the indomitability of the human spirit; and reminds us that, like our ancestors, as long as we continue to breathe, there's hope."—LEVAR BURTON, award-winning actor, director, author, and original cast member of Roots 
    
  Discover how the book and TV miniseries Roots became a cultural phenomenon that has shaped our understanding of heritage, race, identity, and family for fifty years.  
    
  As we approach the 50th anniversaries of Alex Haley's Pulitzer Prize–winning novel Roots (1976) and its landmark television adaptation (1977), journalist and storyteller Lucas L. Johnson II reflects on the enduring legacy of Haley's work through the voices of those it continues to move, including scholars, artists, genealogists, students, and original cast members like LeVar Burton and Ben Vereen. 
    
  With vivid personal anecdotes, emotional tributes, and probing reflections, Remembering Roots shows how Haley's vision gave birth to a genealogy movement, inspired generations to reclaim their identities, and challenged America to confront its past. From a sixth-grader who became the first lawyer in her family, to a blind musician empowered by his father's retelling of Roots' most iconic scene, Johnson traces the ripple effects of Haley's griot storytelling across time and culture. 
    
  As debates rage over which histories get told, Remembering Roots boldly asserts the necessity to remember and retell our stories. A call to action, this book reaffirms that storytelling is not just an art—it's a path to healing.

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  Agile Project Management for...

  Daniel Garfield

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  Are you a novice project manager eager to enhance your project delivery process and achieve remarkable results? Look no further! "Agile Project Management for Beginners" is your comprehensive and accessible guide to embracing Agile methodologies and transforming your project management approach. 
  In today's fast-paced and dynamic business world, traditional project management practices often struggle to keep up with evolving project requirements and customer expectations. Agile Project Management, with its adaptive and iterative approach, has emerged as a game-changer, enabling teams to deliver value faster, stay responsive to change, and foster a collaborative work environment. 
  This step-by-step guide is tailor-made for project managers like you who are new to the Agile world. It demystifies the concept of Agile Project Management and equips you with the essential knowledge and tools to implement Agile practices successfully. Whether you work in software development, marketing, construction, or any other field, this book will empower you to drive success in your projects. 
  Packed with real-life success stories and insightful examples, this book is the ultimate companion for novice project managers seeking to embark on their Agile journey. Each chapter offers clear explanations, actionable takeaways, and practical advice to ensure that you can seamlessly adopt Agile Project Management principles and elevate your project outcomes. 
  Whether you lead a small team or a large organization, "Agile Project Management for Beginners" will empower you to harness the power of Agile methodologies, increase project flexibility, improve team collaboration, and delight your stakeholders with outstanding results. Embark on your Agile transformation today and embrace a more efficient and rewarding approach to project management. 
   

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