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  Streaming Sharing Stealing: Book...

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of Streaming, Sharing, Stealing , by Michael D. Smith and Rahul Telang.
   
  It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Michael D. Smith and Rahul Telang.
   
  Ideal those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
   
  Streaming, Sharing, Stealing explores the impact of digital streaming on the entertainment industry, analyzing how platforms like Netflix, Spotify, and others have transformed how we consume media. The book delves into the economics of streaming, the rise of piracy, and the evolving relationships between consumers, content creators, and distributors. It provides a detailed look at how digital platforms are reshaping the media landscape, offering both challenges and opportunities for businesses and artists.

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  Thomas Alva Edison: A short...

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  Thomas Alva Edison, the father of electricity: Life and work in a short biography! Everything you need to know, brief and concise. Infotainment, education and entertainment at its best!

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  Death in the Rubble - The Female...

  Richard Bodek

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  In 1949, the year of the Berlin airlift and the founding of the two post-war German states, Elisabeth Kusian (nurse, black marketeer, morphine and methamphetamine addict, and pathological liar) garroted and dismembered two people in a mini crime spree. Her actions both fascinated and terrified the public—how could this woman, a nurse, commit such a violent act? 
   
  West Berlin detectives attempted to run an efficient investigation under new democratic rules. Their East Berlin counterparts, newly structured along Soviet lines, employed their restricted resources to solve the case and prove the advantages of their socialist system. Both tried to use the investigation to demonstrate their distance from the Third Reich and build a brighter future. 
   
  Based on the true story of Elisabeth Kusian, Death in the Rubble explores shifting identities, evolving gender expectations, post-fascist politics and norms, and the violence lurking beneath a city struggling to redefine itself.

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  Kingdom of Mapungubwe - The...

  Rolf Hedger

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  The discovery of Mapungubwe in the early 20th century marked a turning point in the understanding of Southern Africa’s ancient civilizations. Hidden for centuries, this once-thriving kingdom remained unknown to the modern world until 1933, when a group of researchers stumbled upon its ruins on Mapungubwe Hill in present-day South Africa. What they uncovered would challenge colonial-era narratives and reshape the history of African state formation. 
  Archaeological excavations at the site revealed an advanced society that flourished between the 11th and 13th centuries. The remains of elaborate stone structures, pottery, and intricate gold artifacts painted a picture of a powerful kingdom with a sophisticated political and economic system. Among the most significant discoveries was the famous Golden Rhino, a small yet exquisitely crafted artifact that symbolized the wealth and status of Mapungubwe’s elite. Made from delicate sheets of gold carefully shaped around a wooden core, the rhino became an enduring emblem of the kingdom’s prosperity. 
  The site also yielded evidence of a complex social hierarchy. The ruling class resided atop Mapungubwe Hill, separated from the common people who lived in the surrounding lowlands. This physical division suggested a structured society where power was centralized, a departure from earlier African settlements where leadership was more communal. The arrangement of dwellings, burial sites, and ceremonial areas further confirmed that Mapungubwe had developed into a true kingdom with a distinct ruling elite.

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  Gilded Age - The Rapid...

  Kelly Mass

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  The Gilded Age was a period in American history that covered the late 19th century, from the 1870s till around 1900. The Gilded Age was a period of great financial development in the United States, specifically in the North and West. The time saw an increase of countless European immigrants as American incomes were considerably higher than those in Europe, specifically for experienced workers, while industrialization demanded an ever-increasing common labor force. 
  Between 1860 and 1890, the quick growth of market led to a sixty percent boost in real salaries, which was dispersed over an ever-increasing manpower. The typical annual wage for a commercial worker (consisting of men, women, and kids) increased by 48 percent from $380 in 1880 to $564 in 1890. On the other hand, the Gilded Age was also a time of severe poverty and inequality, as countless immigrants-- many from poor parts-- gathered to the United States, bringing with them a high concentration of wealth that ended up being more obvious and controversial.

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  The Letters of Charlotte Brontë...

  Alan Drury

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  Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Charlotte Brontë featuring the remarkable performance of Imogen Stubbs as the iconic author herself in “The Letters of Charlotte Brontë”. 
   
  “Imogen Stubb’s reading of her letters show us a character so fine, so sympathetic that in the end we are uplifted” Good Book Guide 
   
  “Imogen Stubbs reading is enthusiastic... and her reading of Emily’s slow death could not be faulted. 5-star rating.”  Talking Business 
   
  Step back in time to the early 19th century as we unveil the poignant and tragic life of Charlotte Brontë (1816-1855). From the desolate Haworth parsonage to the captivating landscapes of Brussels and the windswept Yorkshire moors, Charlotte's life unfolds before your ears through her heartfelt letters to her closest friend and confidante, Ellen Nussey.  
   
  Witness her triumphant creation of "Jane Eyre," only to be struck by the heart-wrenching loss of her siblings. Discover the resilience of a woman who, despite personal tragedy, continued to pen timeless novels and wander her cherished moors. 
   
  Enjoy a gripping narrative of Charlotte Brontë's remarkable life and untimely death, filled with passion, perseverance, and profound literary legacy. This is Charlotte Brontë’s world, a literary genius who left an indelible mark on literature. 
   
  Also available as part of the CLASSIC LETTERS & JOURNALS BOX SET, a sixteen hour, seven-volume edition featuring the letters and journals of Lord Nelson, Charlotte Brontë, Scott of the Antarctic, Queen Victoria, Lord Byron, Jane Austen and Dorothy Wordsworth. Performed by Charles Dance, Imogen Stubbs, Edward Fox, Virginia McKenna, Robert Powell, Fiona Shaw and Jenny Agutter. 
   
  © & ℗ 2022 Mr Punch Audiobooks Ltd

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