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  Great Musical Composers: German...

  George T. Ferris

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  Great Musical Composers: German, French, and Italian by George T. Ferris is a classic biographical anthology exploring the lives, works, and legacies of the most influential composers in Western music. This elegant and informative volume spans three major traditions—German, French, and Italian—and introduces readers to the artists whose musical genius has defined the cultural identity of Europe and beyond. Through engaging biographical sketches, Ferris examines the creative journeys of titanic figures such as Handel, Gluck, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, and Wagner, along with Romantic visionaries like Chopin and Schumann. The book then transitions to the brilliance of the Italian and French schools, showcasing composers like Palestrina, Rossini, Verdi, Cherubini, Donizetti, Bellini, Gounod, Meyerbeer, and others. This work is not merely a chronological retelling of lives; it highlights personal struggles, artistic philosophies, innovations in form, and the profound cultural impacts of each composer's legacy. Whether used as a historical resource or a leisurely read for music lovers, this book remains an enduring introduction to the great masters of classical music.

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  Annie Korzen: Funny Jewish & Live!

  Annie Korzen

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  Humorist and comic actress Annie Korzen -- as seen on Seinfeld, Oliver Beene, New Girl, I'm Sorry -- has spent her career making people laugh. Hear the best of live comedy performances from this master storyteller!

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  In Defense of Cinema: An...

  Tom Thudiyanplackal

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  Cinema — in the strict sense this book reclaims — is not the broad category of moving-image entertainment. It is an art form arrived at only through the thorough distillation of ideas down to their essences. Though every work deserving the title is also a movie, not every movie should be confused for cinema. 
  Across five parts and just over 100,000 words, In Defense of Cinema: An Initiation establishes what cinema is, traces the lineage it inherits, holds up thirteen witnesses — Tarkovsky, Bergman, Kubrick, Fellini, Kiarostami, Ray, Kieślowski, Campion, Iñárritu, Coppola, Arnold, Von Trier, Moodysson — who carried the form across its first century, diagnoses what has been done to it across its second, and names what is now required of the practitioner and the audience who would defend it. 
  Written by filmmaker, production technologist, and futurist Tom Thudiyanplackal — whose forty years in service of the medium run from Mumbai advertising through Prague Film School, Vinod Chopra Films, and USC’s Entertainment Technology Center — this is not a study but a defense: a sermon delivered at a funeral by someone who actually loved the dead, sent into the world as a war cry for those who care to rise up in arms. 
  And for the creator staring down the AI era — the displaced professional, the artist told to feed the feed or disappear — the subtitle is meant literally. This book is an antidote: not a ban on the new tools and not a surrender to them, but a discipline for using them without becoming a generator and consumer of slop — so that minds built for the real work are not sacrificed to the machinery that profits from their imitation.

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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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  Acrylic Painting for Beginners

  Chi Ose

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  Acrylic painting is indeed a wonderful hobby that can bring a lot of joy and fulfilment into your life. You can create beautiful and unique artworks that reflect your personality and vision and impress your loved ones with your talent and skills. Painting with acrylics is also a great way to unwind and relax, and it can provide a sense of satisfaction that is hard to find in other activities. That's where this book comes in. It is the ultimate guide for beginners who want to learn acrylic painting from scratch. In this book, you will discover everything you need to know about acrylic painting, including: 
  - The Beauty of Acrylic Painting 
  - Getting Started with Acrylic Painting 
  - Basic Acrylic Painting Techniques 
  - Colour Theory for Acrylic Painting 
  - Painting Landscapes with Acrylics 
  - Painting Portraits with Acrylics 
  - Painting Still Life with Acrylics 
  - How to Create Abstract Art 
  - How to Paint Animals 
  - A Guide to Painting Cityscapes 
  - Adding details to acrylic paintings 
  - Sharing Your Art with the World 
  This book is packed with practical advice, tips, tricks, and examples that will teach you everything you need to know about acrylic painting. You will also find exercises and projects that will challenge you and help you improve your skills and creativity.  
  By the end of this book, you can paint with acrylics like a pro and create your fantastic artwork. Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced artist looking to expand your skills, this book is the perfect resource for learning and mastering acrylic painting. So why wait? Start your acrylic painting journey today and discover the joy and beauty of this fantastic hobby!

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  Blossom: Unfolding the Heart

  Bethany Livers

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  Blossom: Unfolding the Heart, is a poetry book about delving deeper into the feelings that have become normalized and ignored. It's common to acknowledge a feeling, thinking it will go away; but sometimes it never does. This poetry book also goes deep into the struggle to be Black in America in this day and age, and we still have a lot of work to do. To sit and listen to what your mind is telling you is way more important than playing it cool. In Blossom, I hope to show teens and young adults that you can have feelings about situations and you do not always have to fit a perfect mold of what society wants. I hope Blossom makes you smile, laugh, think, feel appreciated, look at the world a little more clearly, and even understand why some other people act the way they do.

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