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  Dangerous Theatre - The Federal...

  George Kazacoff

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  Dangerous Theatre records the activities of the various organizations of the Federal Theatre Project involved with fostering the writing and production of new plays during the FTP's existence (1935-39). It presents a comprehensive and thorough picture of how playwrights actually worked and how their work was received by general audiences and critics. A critical perspective is established explaining how, why, and to what extent the aims of the FTP with regard to promoting new plays were, or were not achieved. "The Federal Theatre Project - one of the most ambitious and successful public enterprises in theatre (in America or anywhere) - is too often overlooked. FTP influenced theatre directing and staging, artists' approach to social issues, and playwriting for decades to come. It showed how public support for the performing arts can foster good art and lively debate while maintaining strong links to things that matter to masses of people: jobs, housing, peace, food, family relations. George Kazacoff's study of how the FTP provided places for new plays to be tested is an in1portant contribution not only to theatre scholarship but to An1erican history." -Richard Schechner New York University "Had it not been for the diligent investigations of George Kazacoff, it would still be a mystery. Now, however, it's finally possible to learn what Arthur Miller wrote for the Federal Theater's new plays project. In Dangerous Theatre, Kazacoff reveals who the subsidized playwrights were, what kind of plays they wrote-and how they related to the Depression Era, and, most important, how they were received by Federal Theatre readers and American audiences, when they were perfom1ed. While no great masterpieces emerged, the project was an important experiment in American Theatre. Kazacoff has now provided a missing chapter in our theatre history." - Glenn Loney The Graduate School and University Center of the City University of New York

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  Common Sense

  Thomas Paine

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  What if one short book could ignite a revolution?
  
  Published in 1776, Common Sense by Thomas Paine is one of the most influential political works in history. Written in clear, direct language for everyday readers, it challenged monarchy, exposed the flaws of inherited power, and made a powerful case for American independence.
  
  Paine's words transformed public opinion and helped unite ordinary citizens behind the cause of freedom. His arguments for liberty, self-government, and natural rights remain powerful and relevant today.
  
  This eBook presents the original text in a clear, accessible format, allowing readers to experience the bold ideas that shaped the birth of the United States.
  
  Inside, you'll explore:
  
  A direct and persuasive argument for independence
  
  A critique of monarchy and hereditary rule
  
  Early expressions of democratic and republican ideals
  
  A foundational text of American political thought
  
  Required reading in schools and studied worldwide, Common Sense remains essential for understanding the American Revolution and the principles of freedom it championed.
  
  Read the pamphlet that changed history. Buy now and experience one of the most powerful calls for liberty ever written.

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  Welcome to Dragon Talk -...

  Greg Tito, Shelly Mazzanoble

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  If it seems like everyone you know is playing Dungeons & Dragons, it's because they are! After nearly five decades, the iconic roleplaying game is more popular than ever. Famous Hollywood actors and directors, therapists, educators, politicians, kids, parents, and grandparents all count themselves as fans. In Welcome to Dragon Talk, hosts of the official D&D podcast Shelly Mazzanoble and Greg Tito and their surprising guests show how this beloved pastime has amassed a diverse, tight-knit following of players who defy stereotypes. 
   
   
    
  Shelly and Greg recount some of their most inspiring interviews and illuminate how their guests use the core tenets of the game in everyday life. An A-list actor defends D&D by baring his soul (and his muscles) on social media. A teacher in a disadvantaged district in Houston creates a D&D club that motivates students to want to read and think analytically. A writer and live-streamer demonstrates how D&D–inspired communication breaks barriers and empowers people of color. Listeners will see why Dungeons & Dragons has remained such a pop culture phenomenon and how it has given this disparate and growing community the inspiration to flourish and spread some in-game magic into the real world.

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  The Secret Destiny of America

  Manly Hall

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  From the author of the landmark Secret Teachings of All Ages comes two classic works on the mysterious origins and unique mission of America: The Secret Destiny of America and America’s Assignment with Destiny.  
  Focusing on often-forgotten moments in history, Manley P. Hall proposes that there was a Great Plan put forth 1000 years before our nation’s founding. Humanistic and mystical organizations wished for the continent to be the location for an experiment in self-government and religious freedom. As one of the leading esoteric scholars of the 20th century, Hall offers an intriguing view of our past, discussing everything from the symbolism of the Great Seal of the US to the prophecy announced at George Washington’s birth. 
  Brought to you by Altrusian Grace Media

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  Monks and Bishops - Lismore...

  Robert Hay

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  The Isle of Lismore has a long reputation as a holy island, beginning with the foundation of a monastery by St Moluag in the sixth century, when it became a major centre of Christianity. The Roman Catholic Bishopric of Argyll was founded on Lismore in 1200, and the medieval Cathedral Church of St Moluag was completed in 1400, the choir of which forms the basis of the present-day parish church.
  Robert Hay tells the story of Moluag's monastery, recently rediscovered by community archaeology, before exploring the rise and fall of the Bishopric of Argyll: the roles of the bishops; the years of prestige when leading families invested in elaborately carved graveslabs; the lean years when finances were strained; the struggles through decades of war, civil unrest, despoliation, famine and plague; and the final withdrawal of the bishop from Lismore to Dunoon in the mid fifteenth century. Even at the physical fringes of Scotland and Europe, the diocese was deeply affected by events on the national and international scene, with a major impact on this site of an unbroken tradition of Christian worship.

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  Origin Story: Book Summary &...

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of Origin Story, by David Christian.
   
  It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by  David Christian.
   
  Ideal those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
   
  Origin Story takes readers on a journey through the history of the universe, from the Big Bang to the present day. It explores how human beings and the world around us came to be, weaving together insights from science, philosophy, and history. The book provides a broad perspective on the evolution of life, offering a narrative that connects the origins of the cosmos with the development of human societies, cultures, and the modern world.

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