Editorial: Tales of Terror
Robots are machines capable of carrying complex actions. They can be autonomous or semi-autonomous, they can be cyborgs or androids, and they are often driven by artificial intelligence. They are a major archetype of horror movies. In this book, film critic Steve Hutchison reviews and ranks 50 of the best horror movies featuring robots ever released. How many have you seen?
We all hold dreams within, yearning to manifest our highest potential. Yet when opportunity arises, inner obstacles often trigger self-sabotage. What mental traps prevent actualizing our possibilities? In Rise Above the Script, psychologist and talent agent Dr. Albert Bramante unravels the hidden drivers behind self-defeat. By strengthening self-belief, managing motivation, optimizing natural talents, and confronting deep-seated fears like failure and success that distort our path, we clear the way for actualizing dormant gifts. Dr. Bramante integrates scientific research on peak performance with insights gained through guiding actors’ careers. Practical strategies help construct unshakable confidence and self-efficacy. Examining personality traits in the Big Five model highlights maximizing strengths while overcoming weaknesses. Confronting fears of rejection, change, isolation, and other roadblocks paves the way for boldly pursuing aspirations. Rise Above the Script provides the mental toolkit for recognizing and breaking free of limiting patterns holding you back. Its wisdom applies equally to artists, entrepreneurs, students, parents—anyone feeling the friction between their ambition and their achievement. Equipped with this empowering psychology, you will finally transform possible into reality. The guidance you need to take flight awaits these pages. Grab your copy today!Ver libro
Ever wonder what that '90s song "Peaches" is really about? How about that other hit from Presidents of the United States of America, "Lump"? We've got the answers, along with the stories behind "Mr. Jones," "Wicked Game," "Little Miss Can't Be Wrong" (evil stepmother alert!) and other memorable songs from the decade directly from the singer-songwriters who made them.Ver libro
Bern Minster, the most important late Gothic church building in Switzerland, together with the new town hall, represents the remarkable awakening of the free city of Bern in the 15th century. The prerequisite for this were the favourable political and economic circumstances, promoted by an upwardly mobile class of merchants who rose to the ranks of the city’s patrician class. At the laying of the foundation stone in 1421, the mighty aspirations associated with the building project were already manifest in terms of size and expense. The city commissioned Matthäus Ensinger, son of the famous Strasbourg and Ulm cathedral master builder. Despite the lengthy construction period, Ensinger’s plans resulted in a church building of great harmony, with superb features including the medieval stained-glass windows, the opulently decorated vaults spanning the period from late Gothic to Renaissance and the Portal of the Last Judgement with its rich array of figures.Ver libro
How much do you really know about the man from Minnesota? You can find out by exploring the 1,000 questions set out in 100 categories that make up the Bob Dylan Quiz Book. Bob Dylan's work is chock-full of references. It's one of the things that puts him in front of the rest, where he's always been. All the usual suspects are inside, but how many books on Dylan include references to War and Peace, Maigret, Proust, Moby-Dick, Boardwalk Empire, Kafka, Charlie Chaplin, Paradise Lost, Trotsky and Regent's Park Zoo? This one does! Try these for size: 1. The first four words of Bob's response to the 'Judas' heckler in 1966 also formed the title of one of his songs. Which one was it, and from which album did it come? 2. Not counting words that form parts of larger words, can you name the four Beatles singles that can be found in the lyrics of Dylan's Tangled Up in Blue? 3. On Maggie's Farm, the eponymous Maggie's Ma is less than straight about her age. How old does she claim to be and how old is she in reality? 4. Which innovative guitarist who died in 2024 produced in 1965 a very rare beast, namely an album of Dylan's songs minus the words?Ver libro
Delve into the eloquent world of emotions with "Is There Ginger on M’ Plate?: Emotional Poems" by Baye Rohde, where each verse is a window into the human experience. This captivating audiobook, narrated by Claire Glover and Michael Hajiantonis, offers a profound journey through themes of love, lust, friendship, loneliness, happiness, loss, longing, and hope. Rohde's debut poetry collection is a nuanced exploration of life's emotional tapestry, ranging from whimsical and light-hearted moments to deeply contemplative reflections. Each poem is crafted with meticulous attention to evoke a spectrum of feelings, inviting listeners to immerse themselves in its lyrical beauty and introspective depth. From the tender exploration of love's intricacies to the poignant solace found in moments of solitude, "Is There Ginger on M’ Plate?" captures the essence of human emotions with sensitivity and grace. Rohde's poetic voice resonates with authenticity, offering perspectives that are both personal and universal. #EmotionalPoetry#LoveAndLoss#FriendshipReflections#BayeRohdePoetry#ClaireGloverNarration#MichaelHajiantonisNarration#HeartfeltPoetry#PoetryCollection#LifesEmotions#PoetryLovers#DebutPoetry#HumanExperience#LyricalBeauty#PoetryCommunity#ReflectivePoemsVer libro
A stylish celebration of some of the greatest buildings in Britain, from the 20th century and beyond, by the country's leading organisation for the protection of 20th century architecture. This fascinating book showcases 100 standout buildings from 1914 onwards, representing the broad variety of 20th century British architecture. The structures celebrated in this book include the Royal Festival Hall, the Hepworth Gallery, Preston Bus Station, Battersea Power Station, the Barbican Estate, the Aquatics Centre and many more. The glorious photography in 100 20th Century Buildings is accompanied by insightful text from a range of expert architectural writers and enthusiasts including Alan Powers, Owen Hatherley and Rowan Moore, along with several longer essays on different aspects of the 20th-century built environment: the late Gavin Stamp on the inter-war decades, the much missed Elain Harwood on post-war architecture and Timothy Brittain-Catlin on postmodernism. From factories to art galleries, churches to health centres, office blocks to individual private dwellings, this book provides a captivating overview of the 20th century built environment.Ver libro
