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  What Your Favorite Color Says...

  John Harpoon

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  Color is a fundamental part of human experience, shaping emotions, perceptions, and even behavior. From ancient civilizations to modern psychology, color has been studied for its impact on the human mind. Some colors evoke feelings of warmth and excitement, while others create a sense of calm and relaxation. But beyond their immediate effects, colors can also serve as a reflection of personality and identity. The idea that a person’s favorite color reveals something about their character has intrigued psychologists, researchers, and individuals alike. This book explores the fascinating connection between color preferences and human psychology, offering insights into how and why we gravitate toward certain shades.  
  How a person develops a preference for a particular color is influenced by multiple factors, including early childhood experiences, cultural associations, and even genetic predispositions. Some psychologists suggest that color preferences are rooted in personal memories—positive experiences with a specific color may lead to a lasting affinity for it. Additionally, cultural and societal norms play a significant role in shaping perceptions of color. For example, while white represents purity and new beginnings in Western cultures, it is often associated with mourning in parts of Asia. These cultural variations demonstrate that color meanings are not universal, but rather deeply ingrained in social contexts.  
  Despite these external influences, color preferences are also highly personal and can evolve over time. A child who loves bright and playful colors like yellow or orange may later develop an appreciation for more subdued tones such as blue or gray. Life experiences, emotional growth, and shifting priorities contribute to these changes.

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  Assuming the Ecosexual Position...

  Jennie Klein, Beth Stephens,...

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  What's sexy about saving the planet? Funny you should ask. Because that is precisely—or, perhaps, broadly—what Annie Sprinkle and Beth Stephens have spent many years bringing to light in their live art, exhibitions, and films. In 2008, Sprinkle and Stephens married the Earth, which set them on the path to explore the realms of ecosexuality as they became lovers with the Earth and made their mutual pleasure an embodied expression of passion for the environment. Ever since, they have been not just pushing but obliterating the boundaries circumscribing biology and ecology, creating ecosexual art in their performance of an environmentalism that is feminist, queer, sensual, sexual, posthuman, materialist, exuberant, and steeped in humor. 
   
   
   
  Assuming the Ecosexual Position tells of childhood moments that pointed to a future of ecosexuality—for Annie, in her family swimming pool in Los Angeles; for Beth, savoring forbidden tomatoes from the vine on her grandparents' Appalachian farm. The book describes how the two came together as lovers and collaborators, how they took a stand against homophobia and xenophobia, and how this union led to the miraculous conception of the Love Art Laboratory, which involved influential performance artists Linda M. Montano, Guillermo Gómez-Peña, and feminist pornographer Madison Young.

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  Towards a New Architecture

  Le Courbusier

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  Towards a New Architecture is a seminal work by the Swiss-French architect Le Corbusier, first published in 1923.
  
  Le Corbusier presents his vision for modern architecture, advocating for a break from traditional architectural forms and a move towards a more functional, rational, and utilitarian approach to design. The book is a manifesto for the principles that would later influence the International Style and modernist architecture.
  
  Le Corbusier argues that architecture should be shaped by the needs of modern society, particularly the advancements in technology, industry, and engineering. He calls for a design language that reflects these changes, emphasizing clean lines, open spaces, and the use of new materials such as steel and concrete. He famously promotes the idea of the "machine for living," where buildings should serve as efficient, functional spaces rather than decorative structures.
  Towards a New Architecture is a foundational text for modern architecture which has significantly influenced the development of the International Style, urban planning, and the way we think about the built environment today.

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  Karolina ~ and the Old French...

  Mike Blake

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  Karolina ~ and the Old French Violin.:I can smell – PARIS.This poem was created after watching one of her many videos on playing Major & minor scales, testing hernew / Old Violin. She was unsure what year the Violin was made, was it 1874 or 1864.As she studied the inside and debated with her Dad, she exclaimed 'I can smell Paris'.So that is what the theme of this Poem is, and her celebrating her milestone Birthday @ 16.The Launch date for this Poem in written form was on her B'day of Oct. 3rd.  :)

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  Music Production 2020 Edition...

  Tommy Swindali

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  Take your music productions to the next level and make timeless music.  
  Want to take your music productions to the next level?  
  If you feel like you're always getting stuck in your music productions, or if you feel like you're not improving, then don’t worry because you're not alone.   
  According to Digital Music News, just 1.4 percent of producers actually "make it" in producing music...which means almost 99 percent of producers are focusing on the wrong things. In the end, most of them give up producing before they peak.  
  But if you had access to a wealth of proven technical, practical, and theoretical knowledge in one book, then you could take your music to the next level.  
  These inside secrets can be applied to real world scenarios - whether it's in audio production, electronic music production, mixing, editing, mastering, or sound for media. They even work for schools, colleges, and universities.   
  In this book, you will discover:Everything you need to know about advanced audio, recording, and music production in 2020 and beyond How a 19-year-old young producer used “deliberate practice” to create the global smash Old Town RoadBuilding a professional recording studio (without spending millions)Optimize your computer for music production (PC and Mac)Audio recording tips: microphones and placementDesign any basic or complex sound from scratchMixing and mastering explained - elite levelAnd much, much more... 
  This book covers just about everything music production related, giving you the advanced skills required by today’s global music industry. And if you take the time to apply the knowledge then your music will elevate to a whole new level!

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  The Jewel in Mumbai

  Bikram Dandiya

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  The Global Vipassana Pagoda in Mumbai was built to mark the birth centenary year of Sayagyi U Ba Khin, the Burmese Dhamma teacher of S.N. Goenka. The monument is built in the Myanmar style of the Shwedagon pagoda, as a token of gratitude to that country where the essence of the Buddha’s teachings was maintained in its pristine purity, and from where it is now spreading throughout India, and via India to the rest of the world. Mr. S.N. Goenka became the vehicle to make this happen and was the inspiring guide for every important aspect of this building project. Tremendous volition and effort went into the building of this staggering monument, and it is interesting and educative to explore the journey. Mr. Bikram Dandiya has beautifully chronicled some of these experiences in this booklet, The Jewel in Mumbai, the story of the making of the crystal bud atop the Global Vipassana Pagoda.

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