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  Edinburgh's Festivals - A Biography

  David Pollock

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  In August 1947, an émigré Austrian opera impresario launched the Edinburgh International Festival of Music and Drama to heal the scars of the Second World War through a celebration of the arts. At the same time, a socialist theatre group from Glasgow and other amateur companies protested their exclusion from the festival by performing anyway, inventing the concept of 'fringe' theatre.
  Now the annual celebration known collectively as the Edinburgh Festival is the largest arts festival in the world, incorporating events dedicated to theatre, film, art, literature, comedy, dance, jazz and even military pageantry. It has launched careers – from Peter Cook and Dudley Moore in Beyond the Fringe to Phoebe Waller-Bridge with Fleabag – mirrored the political and social mood of its times, shaped the city of Edinburgh around it and welcomed a huge all-star cast, including Orson Welles, Grace Kelly, Yehudi Menuhin and Mark E Smith's The Fall and many many more.
  This is its story.

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  Robert Shaw - An Actor's Life on...

  Christopher Shaw Myers

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  "Go for the Jaws, stay for the Shaws." —Nat Segaloff, author of The Exorcist Legacy 
   
   
   
  Robert Shaw unforgettably commanded attention as the weathered seaman Captain Quint in the blockbuster sensation, Jaws. But what came before and after that landmark film is as dramatic as the hunt for the great white shark itself. 
   
   
   
  Capturing the many facets of the vibrant, generous, and sometimes polarizing man is his nephew, Christopher, who explores the forces that shaped a dynamic personality—including Robert's indomitable mother, his deeply troubled father, and his activist sister, Joanna, with whom Robert shared an unbreakable bond. Out of the traumatic events of their childhood in the Orkney Islands and Cornwall, Mrs. Shaw pushed her children to pursue their dreams. For Robert, that dream was acting and writing. 
   
   
   
  Despite a storied career on the British and American stage—as both performer and playwright—and a string of hit films including From Russia with Love, A Man for All Seasons, The Sting, and The Taking of Pelham One Two Three, international celebrity eluded Robert . . . until he was summoned to star in "a little horror film" called Jaws.

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  Zen Garden The: 8 Hours of 528...

  8 Hour Sleep Music

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  Find your inner calm with The Zen Garden, an 8-hour meditative soundscape crafted to guide you into deep rest and spiritual tranquility. This peaceful journey blends healing 528 Hz ambient music (known as the “miracle frequency” for its ability to promote inner peace, DNA repair, and emotional healing) with the soft tones of a meditative Buddhist flute, a light jungle rainstorm, and a gently flowing creek. 
  Set within a serene Zen garden at night, this immersive sound experience evokes a sense of stillness and sacred presence, perfect for sleep, relaxation, or mindful meditation. 
  Whether you’re looking to drift off into restorative slumber or ground yourself in the moment, The Zen Garden provides a deeply relaxing environment, free of distractions. With 8 hours of soothing 528 Hz music and nature ambience, this audiobook invites you to surrender to a state of balance, clarity, and peace.

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  Supes Ain't Always Heroes -...

  Matthew Snyder, Lynn S. Zubernis

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  Go deeper inside the hit TV show The Boys and its characters with psychologists, media experts, filmmakers, and more—including the original comic series' cocreator and the actors behind Soldier Boy and Stormfront. 
   
   
   
  Supes Ain't Always Heroes offers a fresh look at The Boys, delving into the show's unflinching depiction of celebrity, politics, social media, corporate greed, racism, sexism, and more: 
   
   
   
  ● The true difference between Homelander and Billy Butcher—and who the show's biggest villain really is 
   
   
   
  ● What Soldier Boy's characterization says about how we define masculinity 
   
   
   
  ● How today's media landscape has contributed to The Boys' success 
   
   
   
  ● What the evolutions of Hughie, Starlight, A-Train, Mother's Milk, and other show standouts reflect about addiction, family, identity, and self-acceptance 
   
   
   
  PLUS: Exclusive interviews with The Boys comics cocreator Darick Robertson and actors Jensen Ackles, Jim Beaver, Aya Cash, and Nathan Mitchell provide a unique glimpse behind the scenes. Comments from editor interviews with more of the show's stars give further insight into their experiences in bringing these complex characters to life.

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  George Michael's Faith

  Matthew Horton

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  On Saturday, June 28, 1986, George Michael picked up his tasseled leather jacket, walked out of London’s Wembley Stadium and cheerfully tore up five years of glittering pop history. He’d just disposed of Wham!, the band he’d formed with school friend Andrew Ridgeley when they were teenagers, and now, at 23, he knew he was all grown up. He just needed to convince everyone else. Faith is what happens when you’ve outstripped your dreams, your peers, your friends and your fans, and no one’s caught up yet. It’s about pouring all of that confusion, insecurity and sizzling ambition into music that comes out confused, insecure and ambitious – and then selling 25 million copies of it. George Michael was always preparing for this and, in the process, he set a template for all disaffected singers making that move. This book examines that model and the themes that went into Faith – from engaging in politics to crossing over to a Black audience and writing classic pop songs to endure – and speaks to the surviving key players to tell the story of how it was made.

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  American Notes

  Rudyard Kipling

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  "American Notes" is a fascinating travelogue written by the renowned British author Rudyard Kipling. In this work, Kipling shares his observations and experiences during his travels in the United States. Let's explore more about this intriguing book:    Background:  Rudyard Kipling, known for his iconic works such as "The Jungle Book" and "Kim," visited the United States in the late 19th century.  His journey inspired him to write "American Notes," which provides a unique perspective on American culture, society, and people.  Content:  Kipling's travelogue covers various aspects of American life, including politics, landscapes, and social interactions.  He offers candid observations, sometimes critical and sometimes appreciative, as he explores different cities and regions.  The book reflects Kipling's wit, keen eye for detail, and ability to capture the essence of a place.  Legacy:  "American Notes" remains a valuable historical document, shedding light on the late 19th-century United States.  Kipling's impressions, whether accurate or colored by his own biases, contribute to our understanding of America during that era."

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