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  The Pirates of Penzance

  Arthur Sullivan, W. S. Gilbert

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  The Pirates of Penzance 
  by William S. Gilbert and Sir Arthur Sullivan 
   
  A comic opera in two acts, with music by Arthur Sullivan and libretto by W. S. Gilbert. Its official premiere was at the Fifth Avenue Theatre in New York City on 31 December 1879, where it was well received by both audiences and critics.Its London debut was on 3 April 1880, at the Opera Comique, where it ran for 363 performances. 
   
   
  Cast 
  Narrator: Julie VW 
  Frederic: Karen Savage 
  Pirate King: StephenC 
  Samuel: Phil Chenevert 
  Ruth: Liberty Stump 
  Major-General Stanley: Kevin S. Mellis 
  Mabel: Catharine Eastman 
  Edith: BookAngel7 
  Kate: Ezwa 
  Isabel: JemmaBlythe 
  Sergeant of Police: John Fricker 
  Chorus: 
  Alex Foster 
  BookAngel7 
  Catharine Eastman 
  Ezwa 
  Fred DeBerardinis 
  Helen Song 
  Henry Frigon 
  Jane Smith 
  JemmaBlythe 
  John Fricker 
  Karen Savage 
  Liberty Stump 
  Miriam Esther Goldman 
  StephenC 
  ToddHW

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  Nora and the Night Balloons - A...

  Sophie Bellamy

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  In Nora and the Night Balloons: A Dreamy Journey Through Midnight Skies, join Nora as she embarks on a magical adventure beyond the stars. Guided by glowing balloons that float softly through the quiet night, Nora discovers a world where dreams take flight and the sky whispers secrets only the midnight hours can hold. This enchanting tale weaves wonder and whimsy into every page, inviting readers to drift alongside Nora on a serene journey through starlit skies, where imagination soars and the night feels alive with endless possibilities.

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  A Darker Electricity - The...

  Mark Angelo Harrison

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  At the time, it was unclear why the UK government targeted the Spiral Tribe travelling sound system. Even after arresting many key members and launching one of Britain's biggest court cases against them. 
  Was it really because they were a marauding horde of anarcho-techno-pirates, their outlandish music calling a generation to rise up in rebellion against conservatism, convention, and even consensus reality? 
  Or was it because, as pioneers of the 1990s free party movement, championing the new British breakbeat and European techno sound, they were reclaiming social space in warehouses and out under the stars? 
  Each weekend they pulled ever bigger crowds away from consumer culture. No superstar DJs, no door policy and everyone dancing together as equals. An inspiring, unifying force of creativity. 
  As Spiral Tribe's co-founder and visual artist (or as the Crown Prosecutor described him, 'the criminal ringleader' who'd helped 'mastermind' Britain's 'biggest ever illegal rave' at Castlemorton), Mark Angelo Harrison has a unique perspective to tell their inside story. He vividly charts their nomadic journey and the rapid escalation of their popularity - and notoriety. 
  From small squat-scene parties in London to enormous warehouse raves and free festivals. From one little overloaded van to the mighty convoy of matt-black military vehicles that instigated the teknivals of Europe.

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  The Gothic Cathedral -...

  Harris Ropes

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  The origins of Gothic architecture lie in the transition from the Romanesque style that dominated Europe in the early medieval period. Romanesque churches, with their thick walls, small windows, and rounded arches, provided a sense of solidity but limited natural light and height. By the 12th century, new architectural innovations emerged, driven by a desire for greater verticality, spacious interiors, and an infusion of divine light. These aspirations led to the birth of the Gothic style, first appearing in France before spreading across Europe. 
  One of the key figures in this transition was Abbot Suger of the Abbey of Saint-Denis, near Paris. In the 1130s, he initiated the reconstruction of the abbey church, incorporating pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and extensive stained glass windows. Suger believed that light was a manifestation of the divine, and through these architectural changes, he sought to transform the church into a place of spiritual illumination. His innovations set a precedent for what would become the defining characteristics of Gothic architecture. 
  The pointed arch, a hallmark of the Gothic style, replaced the rounded arch of the Romanesque period. This architectural shift was more than an aesthetic change; it allowed for greater structural efficiency, enabling builders to construct taller and more spacious interiors. The ribbed vault, another significant innovation, helped distribute weight more evenly, allowing for thinner walls and the introduction of expansive stained glass windows. These windows, often adorned with biblical scenes, served both a decorative and didactic function, educating the largely illiterate medieval population about religious narratives.

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  The Wit and Wisdom of Bridgerton...

  Julia Quinn

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  Dear Reader, 
  The Bridgertons are by far the most prolific family in the upper echelons of  
  society, both in deed and word, and now, for the first time, their most indelible  
  quips and barbs have been gathered here for your reading pleasure. 
  From Anthony’s arrogance to Hyacinth’s hijinks, the family has long been fodder  
  for society gossips … and indeed even for This Author, who has come out of  
  retirement to pen thirteen new columns, each more delicious than the last. 
  Whether the topic is love or family, courtship or competition, you may be assured  
  that the Bridgerton wit and wisdom is on full display within these pages. And  
  although a Bridgerton never passes up the opportunity to tease and torment  
  another Bridgerton, their love and devotion is never in doubt. It is why you, Dear  
  Reader, will come to understand what the rest of the ton already knows … there is  
  nothing like a Bridgerton. 
  Yours truly, 
  Lady Whistledown

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  Spies in History - From the...

  Stephen Alford, Alastair Benn,...

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  The public appetite for spies, both real and fictional, seems inexhaustible. But where and when did spying begin and how has the art and craft of espionage developed over the centuries? Spies in History is a collection of portraits of some of the most famous spies we know, but it also includes some lesser known and more surprising names. A remarkable line-up of distinguished historians, scholars and writers examine the evolution of intelligence and counter-intelligence – from ancient times to the Cold War and the age of Putin, Trump and Xi Jinping – to reveal the truth about espionage and the myths that surround it.

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