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  Elegy Written in a Country...

  Thomas Gray

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  Few poets can collect thoughts and words to such perfect harmony

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  The Akron Anthology

  Jason Segedy

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  An evocative collection of essays, poetry, photography and more from some of Akron, Ohio’s best authors, artists, and activists. Between 1910 and 1920, Akron, Ohio, tripled in size, making it the fastest growing city in the United States. Its period of rapid growth coincided with the expansion of the rubber and tire industry, which in turn corresponded with the automobile boom. But since the mid-1970s, industry has abandoned Akron, and the city has lost thirty-one percent of its population. Once-opulent neighborhoods are now swaths of abandoned homes, and the factories that made Akron the Rubber Capital of the World lie dormant. Edited by Jason Segedy, and bringing together established writers like Rita Dove and David Giffels with the work of emerging voices, The Akron Anthology collects essays, poems, and photographs from the writers, artists, and activists who call Akron home. Here you’ll find stories that include:  The diaries of a doorman  The trials and triumphs of refugees who have relocated to the city  A portrait of Jamie Stillman, world-renowned effects pedal manufacturer  Archie the talking snowman.

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  Player Kings - Shakespeare's...

  William Shakespeare

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  The crown meets the criminals. Welcome to England.
  Hal wasn't born to be king. Only now, it seems, he will be. His father longs for him to leave behind his friends in the taverns of Eastcheap, most notably the infamous John Falstaff. War is on the horizon. But will Hal ever come good?
  Adapted by award-winning writer and director Robert Icke, Player Kings brings together two of Shakespeare's great history plays, Henry IV Parts 1 & 2, in a visionary new version.
  It opened at the Noël Coward Theatre, London, in 2024, before embarking on a UK tour. It was directed by Robert Icke, with a cast including Toheeb Jimoh, Richard Coyle and Ian McKellen as Falstaff.
  'Robert Icke is the great hope of British theatre'Time Out

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  Shadow Play

  James Norcliffe

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  Norcliffe professes not to be a confessional poet; nevertheless he freely acknowledges that places and people served as prompts for the poems. New Zealand based, Norcliffe is well-travelled and his poems have international resonance. Placing Shadow Play with one other poetry collection as a finalist for the annual international Proverse Prize in 2011, the judging panel (reviewing entries with no knowledge of the writers) found an expert hand behind a wide variety of well-wrought poems on a range of topics, pleasingly interwoven with literary allusions.  
  "Though the 'ordinary world' most of these poems inhabit is rich with the familiar—ATMs, case managers, vindaloo—what James Norcliffe finds there is far from typical. And when he turns his considerable imagination up a notch, setting a giraffe on the Russian steppe, say, or exploring the largest statue of a strawberry in the world, the results have the surprise and gleam of the truly extraordinary. Shadow Play is a treasure chest of fresh, insightful work."—Don Bogen, poet and editor of the Cincinnati Review, USA. 
  "James Norcliffe is part bar wag, part trapeze artist, and every bit the literary raconteur. He wields his imagination like a spot welder, spraying out glowing trails of hot sparks. And yet so much in these pages happens in slo-mo, in fractured memory. There are poems for cartographers and window washers, personae poems for Hamlet, Alice in Wonderland, and sadistic Empress Dowager Cixi, love poems for books, ATMs, and vindaloo. But his great poem for the Icthyosaurus -- "not one centimetre / of human history in the / kilometres of its eyes" -- exposes the slinky sinister undertow at work. Suicide, heart attacks, suicide bombers, and auto da fe suck us in. Norcliffe pokes and prods the reader like a forensic tech and in the end his poems leave spatter patterns."—Richard Peabody, poet, novelist, and editor of Gargoyle Magazine, USA.

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  Actor's Guide To Mastering the...

  Oscar Stanley

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  Unlock the power of the Indian accent and bring your characters to life with authenticity and confidence. Whether you're preparing for a specific role or expanding your range as an actor, mastering this accent can set you apart in auditions and on screen. This audio-based training guides you through every step, helping you sound natural, nuanced, and believable — without falling into stereotypes. 
  The course breaks down the unique sound patterns of Indian-accented English, teaching you how to shape vowels, soften consonants, and replicate the musical rhythm that defines the accent. You'll learn how regional languages influence speech, giving your delivery a natural flow that goes beyond surface imitation. With a focus on ear training and vocal drills, you'll fine-tune every sound while developing an instinct for the accent's melody and pacing. 
  This training is designed to help actors create rich, layered performances. You'll understand not only how the accent sounds, but why it sounds that way — from the influence of Indian language structure to the subtle shifts in emphasis and intonation. By connecting the accent to character and context, you'll avoid clichés and build performances that feel grounded and authentic. 
  Every lesson is crafted with actors in mind, combining technical precision with practical exercises. Dialogue practice helps you integrate the accent into performance, preparing you for auditions, rehearsals, and on-camera work. The flexible audio format fits easily into your daily routine, letting you learn at your own pace. 
  With the right training, an accent becomes a powerful tool for storytelling. Mastering the Indian accent will give you the confidence to step into any role and deliver performances that are both compelling and true to life.

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  Vortex Street - Travel Poems &...

  Adam G Fleming

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  In Vortex Street, World traveler and author Adam G. Fleming shares poems and humorous flash fiction from his travels to Thailand, Congo, Belize, Egypt and beyond. Between poems and stories, the author's son, JJ Fleming, provides sick beats for relaxing moments as you think about what you're thinking about. Has there ever been a better audio book? You bet! But if you're looking for fresh, innovative stuff that breaks all the rules, you've got it in Vortex Street. Enjoy!

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