Publisher: Ethos Books
Spomenik is a collection of poems and photographs from the Balkans. These impressions of people and places bookmark a glimpse of life across a multitude of cities, crossing terrains of history, war, culture and faith.
On November 20, 1983, a three-hour made-for-TV movie, The Day After, premiered on ABC. Set in the heartland of Lawrence, Kansas, the film depicted the events before, during, and after a Soviet nuclear attack with vivid scenes of the post-apocalyptic hellscape that would follow. The film was viewed by over 100 million Americans and remains the highest rated TV movie in history. The path to primetime for The Day After proved nearly as treacherous as the film's narrative. Battles ensued behind the scenes at the network, between the network and the filmmakers. But these skirmishes pale in comparison to the culture wars triggered by the film in the press, alongside a growing Nuclear Freeze movement, and from a united, pro-nuclear Right. Once efforts to alter the script failed, the White House conducted a full-throttled propaganda campaign to hijack the film's message. Apocalypse Television features a dramatic insider's account of the making of and backlash against The Day After. No other book has told this story in similar fashion, venturing behind-the-scenes of the programming and news divisions at ABC, the backlash from the conservative movement and Religious Right, the challenges encountered by the film's production team, and the experiences of the citizens of Lawrence, Kansas, where the film was set and shot.Show book
A remarkable autobiography that stands as one of the most influential works in American history and literature. In this deeply personal memoir, Frederick Douglass recounts his life in slavery and his courageous journey toward freedom. Through vivid experiences and powerful reflections, he reveals the harsh realities of oppression while demonstrating the strength of the human spirit. As Douglass learns to read and think independently, education becomes a path to hope, resistance, and liberation. His determination to overcome injustice transforms his story into an inspiring testament to courage, dignity, and perseverance. Emotionally powerful and historically important, the book explores themes of freedom, identity, equality, and the fight for human rights. Douglass's clear and compelling voice continues to move readers across generations. Written by Frederick Douglass, this timeless classic remains an essential and unforgettable memoir. Discover a story that changed hearts, minds, and history—download your copy today.Show book
If you’re a DIY video and filmmaker, this book is for you! Having a coherent film or video is not solely the province of Hollywood. We all can accomplish the same feat by adding organization to our productions. So, if you want a successful project, keep reading.Show book
Nature's Rhapsody of Tranquil Morning Tunes Mixed with Ambient Rhythms for Inner Peace & Serenity is a transformative journey designed to bring you lasting emotional balance, inner peace, and rejuvenation. This book is crafted for those who seek mental clarity and a sense of calm amid the chaos of daily life. Whether you're looking to begin your day with intention or wind down with mindfulness, this experience guides you toward a state of wellness and presence. Discover the power of mindful awakening as you cultivate emotional wellness and nurture your mental and physical well-being. Through this carefully designed guide, you'll learn how to integrate practices that promote restoration and balance, leading to a more harmonious and centered lifestyle. Each moment spent with this book fosters a deep sense of stillness and renewal, allowing you to reconnect with your inner self and embrace peace. Rejuvenation comes naturally as you explore ways to restore your inner harmony. This book encourages you to adopt mindful techniques to manage stress and find holistic solutions to everyday challenges. From stress management techniques to daily renewal rituals, the insights provided here will help you achieve a holistic balance that enhances your mental clarity and well-being. Designed to support your journey toward mindfulness and relaxation, this book is perfect for anyone seeking a deeper connection to themselves and the world around them. Allow yourself to step into a space of calm, where presence is your guide, and balance becomes second nature. Embrace a new level of tranquility and emotional renewal, and experience the power of living with intention.Show book
No art form is as widely discussed—or as readily available—as music. With the click of just a few buttons, modern humans can decide what they think of the brand-new Beyoncé just as quickly as they can form opinions on Brahms or the Beatles or Bob Dylan. But things weren't always this way. In this brisk, breakneck history, award-winning musician and broadcaster Andrew Ford dives into the constant evolutions and reinventions that have led to the popularity and accessibility of modern music. Ford explores: ● Why playing history's earliest example of notated music—clay tablets from 1400 BCE Syria—doesn't produce a consistent sound ● How colonization and the slave trade led to one region in West Africa having an unparalleled influence on world music ● How clerical and royal support allowed early composers to invent the symphony ● What leads humans to make music in the first place—and why music plays such a massive role in our culture. The Shortest History of Music takes us on a lively tour through several thousands of years of music history, tracing our relationship with this essential art and allowing us to freshly appreciate and understand music today.Show book
THE TORONTO STAR'S "30 BOOKS WE CAN'T WAIT TO READ THIS SPRING"The updated edition of a Toronto favourite meanders around some of the city’s unique neighborhoods and considers what makes a city walkableWhat is the 'Toronto look'? Glass skyscrapers rise beside Victorian homes, and Brutalist apartment buildings often mark the edge of leafy ravines, creating a city of contrasts whose architectural look can only be defined by telling the story of how it came together and how it works, today, as an imperfect machine.Shawn Micallef has been examining Toronto’s streetscapes for decades. His psychogeographic reportages situate Toronto's buildings and streets in living, breathing detail, and tell us about the people who use them; the ways, intended or otherwise, that they are being used; and how they are evolving. Stroll celebrates Toronto's details – some subtle, others grand – at the speed of walking and, in so doing, helps us to better get to know its many neighbourhoods, taking us from well-known spots like the CN Tower and Pearson Airport to the overlooked corners of Scarborough and all the way to the end of the Leslie Street Spit in Lake Ontario "Shawn Micallef offers an alternative perspective on the shape of neighbourhoods with an updated edition of Stroll, which originally appeared fifteen years ago. His 'psychogeographic walking tours' take us through what he calls the Middle, Westish, Northish, Eastish, and Eastest areas of Toronto, showing us the known and sometimes obscure buildings and features that define Canada’s largest city." – Pamela Divinsky, Literary Review of Canada "Shawn Micallef is the unofficial mayor of Toronto, the genial ambassador the city needs and deserves. As he strolls Toronto’s broad avenues and its little streets, he finds hidden pockets of delight – and weirdness, too. Join him and fall in love with the city again." – Liz Renzetti, author of Bury the Lead "When I moved to Toronto in 2011, Stroll was the first book I added to my library and course reading lists. My students and I get lost in the PATH, sneak into lobbies, and visit the archives with this book as our guide. Micallef’s friendly voice invites us to slow down and notice not just a few landmark buildings but the city’s built fabric as a whole. This updated version offers our collective memory a much-needed affectionate yet critical view of recent changes to the city." – Erica Allen-Kim, Author of Building Little Saigon "Stroll is a delightful and eccentric guidebook, full of clever writing, amusing stories and charming maps that will make you want to strap on your walking shoes and head into the streets of Toronto." – Carol Off, Author/Broadcaster"Shawn Micallef looks at the city in a way we all should more often – he sees it as a living book that is alive with stories just waiting to be told to the attentive observer. In Stroll, he gives us an introduction to just how interesting and surprisingly dramatic those stories are, and how exciting our city is when we hear them." – David Crombie, former mayor of Toronto"A smart and intimate guide to the city that makes you feel like an insider from start to finish." – Douglas CouplandThis new edition updates things in the city that have changed and includes several new walks.Show book
