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  A Chance to Harmonize - How...

  Sheryl Kaskowitz

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  In 1934, the Great Depression had destroyed the US economy, leaving residents poverty-stricken. First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt urged President Roosevelt to take radical action to help those hit hardest. They set up government homesteads in rural areas across the country, an experiment in cooperative living where people could start over. To boost morale and encourage the homesteaders to find community in their own traditions, the administration brought in artists to lead group activities—including folk music.Working almost entirely (and purposely) under the radar, the music unit would collect more than 800 songs and operate for nearly two years, until they were shut down under fire from a conservative coalition in Congress that deemed the entire homestead enterprise dangerously "socialistic."Despite its early demise, the music unit proved that music can provide hope and a sense of belonging even in the darkest times. It also laid the groundwork for the folk revival that followed.A Chance To Harmonize reveals this untold story and will delight listeners with the revelation of a new and previously undiscovered chapter in American cultural history.

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  Our Homes - Other Ways to Solve...

  Harrison Gardner

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  What if the answers to our housing crisis weren't locked in government policy or developer margins but already being built, quietly, by communities across the world? 
  In Our Homes, Eco-builder and broadcaster Harrison Gardner explores inspiring, practical responses to the housing crisis - rooted not in a single solution, but in a diversity of approaches. From Cooperative Housing and land trusts to shared equity models and modular design, this book reveals how a patchwork of community-led ideas is already shaping a more hopeful future. 
  Part handbook, part call to action, Our Homes is a concise and accessible guide for anyone seekingto reimagine where and how we live. Because solving the housing crisis won't come from one fix, but from many. And it won't just be about building houses. It will be about building the kind of future we want to come home to.

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  A Rare Recording of Film Icon...

  Veronica Lake

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  Constance Frances Marie Ockelman (November 14, 1922 - July 7, 1973), born in Brooklyn, NY, known professionally as Veronica Lake, was an American film, stage, and television actress. Lake was best known for her femme fatale roles in films noir with Alan Ladd during the 1940s, her peek-a-boo hairstyle, and films such as Sullivan's Travels (1941) and I Married a Witch (1942). The following audio recording is from a 1971 television interview.

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  The Twilight Zone Haiku

  Chad Ellis Boykin

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  The Twilight Zone Haiku explores the essence of Rod Serling’s iconic, uncanny 1960s television show through haiku, giving us dazzling, spot-on snapshots of each episode. In seventeen syllables, Boykin captures the show's main objective: to deliver a keen jolt of existential awareness. As you read, you find yourself marooned on an alien planet, lost in time, trapped inside a mannequin, surrounded by the debris of a nuclear attack, and always, always powerless to forces beyond your control. The Twilight Zone Haiku conjures the trappings of each haunting plot of the series, but more astutely, its scalpel-edged soul. Special audiobook bonus content includes: an interview by Tom Elliot with Earl Holliman, the first actor to ever step into The Twilight Zone, a special conversation between the author, Chad Ellis Boykin and audiobook producer and narrator, Tom Elliot, host of The Twilight Zone Podcast, an interview with haiku poet, artist, author, publisher, and Weirdo Poetry webmaster Jason McBride, and a special behind the scenes interview by audio engineer Christopher Sadler with the author, including new Twilight Zone Haiku poems exclusive to the audiobook.“Fans of The Twilight Zone will love this wonderful collection of haiku based on episodes of the classic series. Like Rod Serling’s doppelganger, Chad Ellis Boykin distills the theme of each episode into seventeen perfect syllables. Even if you’ve never seen an episode, the haiku can be enjoyed for the precision of the language and the lessons they share about the human condition. This book is smart, playful, and a joy to read. Be warned: once you step into that slippery dimension between time, space, and the open page, you’ll have a hard time leaving The Twilight Zone Haiku.”-Chuck Augello, author of Talking Vonnegut: Centennial Interviews and Essays and The Revolving Heart, a Best Books of 2020 Selection by Kirkus Reviews.

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  Bessie

  Chris Albertson

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  The definitive biography of musical legend Bessie Smith: “A landmark in the writing of jazz history . . . First-rate” (The Washington Post).   Known as the “Empress of the Blues,” Bessie Smith was a successful vaudeville entertainer who became the highest paid African American performer of the Roaring Twenties. This revised and expanded biography debunks many of the myths that have circulated since her untimely death in 1937.   Writing with insight and candor about the singer’s personal life and career, the author supplements his research with dozens of interviews with her relatives, friends, and associates—in particular Ruby Walker Smith, a niece by marriage who toured with Bessie for over a decade. Also included in this updated edition are more details of Bessie’s early years, new interview material, and a chapter devoted to events and responses that followed the book’s original publication.   “The product of painstaking research . . . Devastating, provocative, and enlightening.” —Los Angeles Times

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  Johann Sebastian Bach - Violin...

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  Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of Johann Sebastian Bach's masterpieces like never before. Introducing the digital audiobook "Johann Sebastian Bach - Violin Partita No. 1 and Thunderstorms," a captivating blend of classical music, the soothing ambiance of thunderstorms, and an enriching biography of one of history's greatest composers. 
   
  Musical Journey 
  Experience Bach's genius through a meticulously curated selection of his violin compositions, accompanied by the natural soundscape of thunderstorms. This unique combination creates a serene and introspective atmosphere, perfect for both relaxing and deepening your appreciation of classical music. The featured pieces include: 
   
  Bourree [I.S. Bach BWV 1002, Violin Partita No. 1 in B minor]: Delight in the lively and intricate melodies of the Bourree, enhanced by the gentle rumble of distant thunder. 
   
  Sarabande BWV 1002 (Partita No. 1 for Violin Solo in B minor): Feel the emotional depth of the Sarabande, its solemn tones beautifully contrasted with the patter of rain and the occasional roll of thunder. 
   
  No. 4 in E♭ major, BWV 815 (1-7): Revel in the elegance and sophistication of this suite, each movement enriched by the immersive background of a thunderstorm. 
   
  Suite in C minor, BWV 997: Explore the profound and contemplative nature of this suite, where each note resonates with the soothing sounds of nature. 
   
  Violin Sonata in G minor, BWV 1001: Appreciate the technical brilliance and expressive power of this sonata, accompanied by the rhythmic dance of raindrops and the dramatic presence of thunder. 
   
  Bach's Biography 
  In addition to the musical pieces, this audiobook offers a comprehensive biography of Johann Sebastian Bach. Learn about his life, his inspirations, and his enduring legacy. 

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