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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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  Chronicle The - Book Four -...

  Mr Punch

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  Voices from the Past with David Suchet as Lord Nelson writing to his beloved Emma on the eve of Trafalgar, hoping in God that he will live to finish his letter after the Battle, while Harriet Walter as Virginia Woolf hangs about the House of Commons mourning the passing of Edward VIII and the coming of King Albert I.  Winston Churchill is captured and imprisoned by the Boers and Jane Austen sells 'Pride & Prejudice' for £110. Howard Carter discovers the tomb of Tutankhamen, and on Christmas Day, while Alan Clark is amused to find that Lord Byron once rhymed 'intellectual' with 'hen pecked you all'. And not forgetting dear Anthony Powell, who is having considerable trouble with his waterworks. 
   
  “It’s WONDERFUL.  In fact, I would describe it as one of the all-time audio greats... an unmissable five-star production.”  (The Guardian) 
  “I recommend the reader to hunt down and buy this series wherever it may be found.”  (The Spectator) 
    
  Dramatised and performed by a distinguished cast of over 30 actors, including Charles Dance, Harriet Walter, David Suchet, Timothy West, James Bolam, Maureen Lipman, Robert Powell, Jenny Agutter, Joss Ackland, Eleanor Bron, John Sessions, Imogen Stubbs. 
   
  Also available as part of the CHRONICLE BOX SET, over 11 hours of audio bliss.

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  Beverly Hills Confidential - A...

  Barbara Schroeder, Clark Fogg

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  Acid-throwing brides, axe murdering maids, mysterious deaths at Greystone mansion, and the real story of what happened the night a superstar publicist was gunned down on Sunset Boulevard; just a few of the many stories in this "Rip-roaring" story featuring the first 100 years of grand times and grand crimes in the world's glamour capital of Beverly Hills. 
   
   
   
  With unprecedented access to police files, coauthors Barbara Schroeder, an award-winning investigative journalist, and Clark Fogg, the lead CSI investigator for the BHPD, reveal never-before-scene photos and details of dramas involving secret shadow wives, murdered studio executives, and a new theory on who really killed mobster Bugsy Siegel. 
   
   
   
  Contains mature themes.

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  The Wealthy Peasant

  Shauna Madsen

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  She overcame hardships and redefined success! 
  The Wealthy Peasant is a captivating memoir chronicling Shauna Madsen's remarkable journey. From her tumultuous upbringing to achieving total independence at the age of 16, Madsen's story unfolds, revealing her challenges as a single mother and transformation into a flourishing entrepreneur. This inspiring narrative showcases the indomitable spirit of resilience and determination, exemplifying how one can forge triumph from past trials. 
  With wisdom and insight into the human condition, it provides a valuable lesson on developing inner wealth and understanding true abundance. The Wealthy Peasant is a powerful reminder that anything is possible if you dare to believe in yourself, even in the face of hardship. It is a creative exploration of resilience that will leave you feeling motivated, inspired, and ready for whatever challenges come your way. 
  What readers are saying: 
  "There are few books that I consider page-turners. From the time I picked up this book, I could not put it down because it is a global story of epic proportions…. I saw myself and humanity in every story and every precious nugget of wisdom. 
  Shauna gently and lovingly shares her own incredible life story and by doing so, allows us to create a path back to ourselves, back to true happiness and success. She never dictates one way as “the way", yet through her journey, we are inspired to glean the wisdom that whispers through every page to make the journey home back to our own true definition of wealth and joy." 
  Karen McGregor, International Speaker and author of the Wall Street Journal Bestseller, The Tao of Influence: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Leaders and Entrepreneurs

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  Warrior Empires of India -...

  Rolf Hedger

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  The history of India is filled with tales of powerful warrior empires that shaped the destiny of the subcontinent. Among them, the Hoysala Empire, the Rashtrakuta Empire, and the Kakatiya Dynasty stood as formidable forces in the Deccan region, each leaving behind a unique legacy of conquest, governance, and cultural patronage.  
  The Rashtrakutas, known for their military might, expanded their rule across vast territories, engaging in wars with the Pratiharas and Palas while fostering art and architecture, as seen in the magnificent Kailasanatha temple at Ellora.  
  The Hoysalas, emerging later, were fierce warriors and master builders, commissioning iconic temples such as those at Belur and Halebidu while defending their kingdom against rival invasions.  
  The Kakatiya Dynasty, renowned for its defensive strategies, constructed impressive fortifications like the Warangal Fort and resisted repeated invasions, including those from the Delhi Sultanate.  
  These warrior empires not only fought to expand and defend their territories but also enriched Indian culture, trade, and architecture, leaving an enduring impact on the history of the Deccan.

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  The Pirates of Penzance

  Arthur Sullivan, W. S. Gilbert

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  The Pirates of Penzance 
  by William S. Gilbert and Sir Arthur Sullivan 
   
  A comic opera in two acts, with music by Arthur Sullivan and libretto by W. S. Gilbert. Its official premiere was at the Fifth Avenue Theatre in New York City on 31 December 1879, where it was well received by both audiences and critics.Its London debut was on 3 April 1880, at the Opera Comique, where it ran for 363 performances. 
   
   
  Cast 
  Narrator: Julie VW 
  Frederic: Karen Savage 
  Pirate King: StephenC 
  Samuel: Phil Chenevert 
  Ruth: Liberty Stump 
  Major-General Stanley: Kevin S. Mellis 
  Mabel: Catharine Eastman 
  Edith: BookAngel7 
  Kate: Ezwa 
  Isabel: JemmaBlythe 
  Sergeant of Police: John Fricker 
  Chorus: 
  Alex Foster 
  BookAngel7 
  Catharine Eastman 
  Ezwa 
  Fred DeBerardinis 
  Helen Song 
  Henry Frigon 
  Jane Smith 
  JemmaBlythe 
  John Fricker 
  Karen Savage 
  Liberty Stump 
  Miriam Esther Goldman 
  StephenC 
  ToddHW

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