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  Inception - The Ultimate Trivia...

  Film Trivia Metaverse

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  INCEPTION 
  THE ULTIMATE TRIVIA COLLECTION 
    
  FROM THE MOVIE DIRECTED BY CHRISTOPHER NOLAN 
    
  CREATED BY FILM TRIVIA METAVERSE 
    
  ABOUT THE FILM 
  Inception is a mind-bending science fiction thriller directed by Christopher Nolan. The film follows Dom Cobb, a skilled thief who specializes in "extraction," stealing secrets from within a person's subconscious during dreams. Cobb is offered a chance to have his criminal past erased if he can perform the impossible: "inception," planting an idea in someone's mind without them realizing. To achieve this, he assembles a team and navigates multiple layers of dreams within dreams. The movie explores themes of memory, guilt, reality, and the power of the subconscious, blending action with deep philosophical questions about perception and identity. 
    
  TRIVIA SAMPLES: 
    
  “Christopher Nolan has said that the snow-based third-level dream was inspired by his favorite James Bond film, On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969).” 
    
  “Joseph Gordon-Levitt performed all but one of his own stunts during the famous hallway fight scene, which took place in a spinning hallway.” 
    
  “According to cinematographer Wally Pfister, Warner Brothers executives suggested making this movie in 3D, but Christopher Nolan rejected the idea, claiming it would distract from the storytelling.” 
    
  “Leonardo DiCaprio was the only choice for the role of Cobb, according to Christopher Nolan and producer Emma Thomas.” 
    
  “Christopher Nolan first pitched Inception to Warner Brothers after completing his third film, Insomnia (2002), and received approval. However, the movie wasn't written at that time. It took nearly eight years to complete the script.”

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  Clubland: How the working men’s...

  Pete Brown

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  The untold story of a British institution 
  ‘Brilliant.’ Alan Johnson 
  ‘Compelling.’ David Kynaston 
  ‘The beer drinkers’ Bill Bryson.’ Times Literary Supplement 
  Ferment Magazine’s Best Beer Book of the Year 
  Pete Brown is a convivial guide on this journey through the intoxicating history of the working men’s clubs. From the movement’s founding by teetotaller social reformer the Reverend Henry Solly to the booze-soaked mid-century heyday, when more than 7 million Brits were members, this warm-hearted and entertaining book reveals how and why the clubs became the cornerstone of Britain’s social life – offering much more than cheap Federation Bitter and chicken in a basket. 
  Often dismissed as relics of a bygone age – bastions of bigotry and racism – Brown reminds us that long before the days of Phoenix Nights, 3,000-seat venues routinely played host to stars like Shirley Bassey, Louis Armstrong, and the Bee Gees, offering entertainment for all the family, and close to home at that. Britain’s best-known comedians made reputations through a thick miasma of smoke, from Sunniside to Skegness. For a young man growing up in the pit town of Barnsley this was a radiant wonderland that transformed those who entered. 
  Brown explores the clubs’ role in defining masculinity, community and class identity for generations of men in Britain’s industrial towns. They were, at their best, a vehicle for social mobility and self-improvement, run as cooperatives for working people by working people: an informal, community-owned pre-cursor to the Welfare State. 
  As the movement approaches its 160th anniversary, this exuberant book brings to life the thrills and the spills of a cultural phenomenon that might still be rescued from irrelevance. 
  Pete Brown's Clubland is a cultural exploration of the British institution, weaving humour and criticism into the narrative. The book delves into the popular topic of beverages, specifically alcoholic ones, and their role in shaping regional and ethnic identities. 
  For fans of Adrian Tierney-Jones (London Local Pubs), Albert Jack (The Old Dog and Duck), David Kynaston (A Northern Wind), Marc Morris (Castles), and Christopher Mcdougall (Born to Run). 
  HarperCollins 2022

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  Fearless: ‘This book will change...

  Trinny Woodall

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  'Everything you could ever want for any age of woman. This book will change your life.' – Davina McCall 
  Trinny has one goal – to give everyone the tools they need to feel their best. 
  FEARLESS is a collection of everything Trinny has learnt throughout her life and career, and it will empower you to feel confident at every stage of your life. 
  This manual can be used as inspiration to challenge yourself; whether you need help with putting together an outfit that will make you feel great, knowing how to care for your skin, finding the colours that suit you and choosing makeup that enhances your natural beauty, FEARLESS includes all the tools you need to understand what suits you and will bring you joy. 
  Trinny also covers all the elements that will make you feel more confident on the inside, including different methods to navigate life’s challenges and help build faith in yourself and your choices. 
  It is time to fear less and be more. 
  Trinny Woodall's book 'Fearless' was a No.2 Sunday Times bestseller w/c 11-09-2023. 
  With its practical guides and references, FEARLESS is more than just a Sunday Times bestselling book; it's a manual for personal growth and self-esteem. From fashion and accessories to hobbies and crafts, Trinny Woodall's non-fiction masterpiece is a top reference for those seeking self-help. 
  For fans of Anuschka Rees (Beyond Beautiful), Liz Earle (A Better Second Half), Kat Farmer (Get Changed), Erica Davies (Leopard is a Neutral), and Bessel Van Der Kolk (The Body Keeps the Score). 
  HarperCollins 2023

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  Lynn Nottage: Ruined

  PBS NewsHour

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  Playwright Lynn Nottage talks to Jeffrey Brown about her Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, Ruined, set during Congo's civil war.

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  The Renaissance - A...

  Days of History

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  Are you looking for a definitive guide to the history of Europe's Rebirth?  
  Look no further than The Renaissance: A Comprehensive History of Europe's Rebirth 
  This comprehensive book is the definitive resource for anyone looking for an in-depth look at the history of the Renaissance period. It provides a comprehensive overview of the cultural, political, economic, and religious aspects of the period. 
  The book covers the Renaissance period from its beginnings in Italy to its spread across Europe and beyond. It describes the rise of art, literature, science, and philosophy, as well as the development of new technologies and social changes. It also examines the impact of the Renaissance on the modern world. 
  This book is the perfect resource for anyone interested in learning more about this important period of history. This comprehensive book is for anyone interested in the history of Europe's Rebirth. 
  So don't wait any longer. Get your copy of “The Renaissance: A Comprehensive History of Europe's Rebirth” today and start your journey into the world of the Renaissance!

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  Sundaland and Doggerland: The...

  Editors Charles River

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  By the time the Pleistocene Epoch ended around 12,000 years ago, Homo sapiens had become one of the most significant species on the planet. 	It was also near the end of that period of time that modern humans began to gradually populate what would become Europe, Asia, and the Americas, eventually becoming the inheritors of the Paleolithic era and the only human species to make it into the Neolithic era. 	The cold Pleistocene temperatures lowered water levels across the planet, exposing land that was not there before or after the period. At the same time, significant regions of the planet were very different during the Pleistocene, including Southeast Asia, particularly the modern islands of Bali, Borneo, Sumatra, and the Malay Peninsula, roughly equivalent to parts of Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. This region, which modern scholars refer to as Sunda or Sundaland, was unique because all of it was connected by land, meaning today’s islands were once part of a contiguous subcontinent, and in terms of the people, flora, and fauna, it was very different than it is today.  
  Among the most significant water displacement phenomena in the Western world was Doggerland on the northern European continent. The notable inundation occurred in both a steady and eruptive fashion covering a vast stretch of former tundra, a land bridge between today’s British Isles and the European continent. The event brought about the modern English Channel and an expanded North Sea, and unlike the early supercontinents, the inundation of Doggerland took place after the appearance of people. Incrementally submerged since roughly 18,000 years ago as the climate warmed, the patch of sea between Britain and Europe is the subject of much recent scientific scrutiny. 

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