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  The Pope & the Heretic - The...

  Michael White

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  Giordano Bruno challenged everything in his pursuit of an all-embracing system of thought. This not only brought him patronage from powerful figures of the day but also put him in direct conflict with the Catholic Church. Arrested by the Inquisition and tried as a heretic, Bruno was imprisoned, tortured, and, after eight years, burned at the stake in 1600. The Vatican "regrets" the burning yet refuses to clear him of heresy.But Bruno's philosophy spread: Galileo, Isaac Newton, Christiaan Huygens, and Gottfried Leibniz all built upon his ideas; his thought experiments predate the work of such twentieth-century luminaries as Karl Popper; his religious thinking inspired such radicals as Baruch Spinoza; and his work on the art of memory had a profound effect on William Shakespeare.Chronicling a genius whose musings helped bring about the modern world, Michael White pieces together the final years -- the capture, trial, and the threat the Catholic Church felt -- that made Bruno a martyr of free thought.

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  Call Of The Yukon

  Willard Manus

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  In his late teens, Jack London heads for gold in the Yukon. On board a ship heading to the tundra, he meets Klondike Kate and other members of a motley crew. London becomes a boxer to earn his keep, treks into a gold claim with Cassius and meets Pippa who is looking for her brother, lost in the arctic. Aided by his friends and a Native American tribe, London has the experience of a lifetime that propelled his career as an author.  
  STARRING: MacKENZIE ASTIN as Jack London, IAN ABERCROMBIE as Nigel, BEVERLY GARLAND as Mother, JOHN O'CALLAGHAN as Yakaga, CORNELIA HAYES O'HERLIHY as Pippa, BOB LEGIONAIRE as The Assayer, TOM WILLIAMS as Michael and The Cook, WILLIAM WINDOM as Cassius and The Stablekeeper, JO ANNE WORLEY as Klondike Kate, H.M. WYNANT as Maltais and Geoffrey; AND: CART's Announcer JOHN HARLAN as The Shopkeeper.

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  Persian Art

  Vladimir Lukonin, Anatoly Ivanov

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  Housed in the Hermitage Museum along with other institutes, libraries, and museums in Russia and the republics of the former Soviet Union are some of the most magnificent treasures of Persian Art. For the most part, many of these works have been lost, but have been catalogued and published here for the first time with an unsurpassed selection of colour plates. In a comprehensive introduction, Vladimir Lukonin, Director of the Oriental Art section of the Hermitage Museum, and his colleague Anatoli Ivanov have broadly documented the major developments of Persian Art: from the first signs of civilisation on the plains of Iran around the 10thcentury BCE through the early 20th century. In the second part of the book they have catalogued Persian Art giving locations, origins, descriptions, and artist biographies where available. Persian Art demonstrates a common theme which runs through the art of the region over the past three millennia. Despite many religious and political upheavals, Persian Art whether in its architecture, sculpture, frescoes, miniatures, porcelain, fabrics, or rugs; whether in the work of the humble craftsmen or the high art of court painters displays the delicate touch and subtle refinement which has had a profound influence on art throughout the world.

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  HiBrow: Richard Strange's "A...

  Richard Strange, Mike Figgis

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  Richard Strange's 'A Mighty Big If' event at The Crypt, St Martin in the Fields, London. 
  Writer and adventurer Richard regularly staged entertaining and illuminating conversations with major cultural figures. HiBROW captures a lively and informed encounter between the groundbreaking filmmaker and artist Mike Figgis and the raconteur Richard Strange.

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  Be More Sausage: Lifelong...

  Matt Whyman

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  A love letter to the small but mighty dachshund or, as it’s more affectionally known, the Sausage Dog.  
  This book – almost as adorable as its namesake – proves that sausage dogs are not just sweet, soft and a little bit silly to look at. They can be an example to us all. 
  Despite having the odds stacked against it, this little pooch can turn any situation to its advantage. It’s the underdog that always comes out on top, displaying remarkable resilience, tenacity and bravery at every turn. 
  Sausage dogs may be only ankle high, but they will stop at nothing to live life to the fullest, teaching us humans some valuable life lessons along the way. They don’t care that they look more like a wind-up toy than a fierce guard dog, or that their bark is much louder than their bite. 
  Being more sausage is about breaking free from restraints, overcoming physical and emotional shortcomings, and chewing up the social conventions that conspire to hold us back. This is our chance to unleash that inner dachshund, live long and prosper! 
  Whyman's Be More Sausage is a delightful exploration of the world of pets, particularly focusing on the humorous and resilient nature of the dachshund breed. Through engaging narratives and stunning photography, the book captures the essence of these animals, encouraging readers to embrace their own inner sausage. 
  For fans of Damian Hall (We Can't Run Away From This), Dean Karnazes (Ultramarathon Man), Richard Askwith (Unbreakable), Anna Mcnuff (Barefoot Britain), and Kim Smith (Enjoy Your Life).

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  The War of the Worlds

  H. G. Wells, Howard Koch

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  Join actors from Star Trek and Star Trek: The Next Generation as they recreate this classic radio thriller. The breathless pace and convincing details make it clear why the 1938 broadcast of an "eyewitness report" of an invasion from Mars caused a nationwide panic. Originally directed by Orson Welles and performed by his Mercury Theatre of the Air, The War of the Worlds is an adaptation of H. G. Wells' novel of the same name.The War of the Worlds is truly the mother of all space invasions, offering a rare combination of chills, thrills and great literature. An L.A. Theatre Works full-cast performance featuring John de Lancie, Meagan Fay, Jerry Hardin, Gates McFadden, Leonard Nimoy, Daryl Schultz, Armin Shimerman, Brent Spiner, Tom Virtue and Wil Wheaton.The War of the Worlds is part of L.A. Theatre Works’ Relativity Series featuring science-themed plays. Major funding for the Relativity Series is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation to enhance public understanding of science and technology in the modern world.

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