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  Music and Globalization -...

  Bob W. White

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  "World music" emerged as a commercial and musical category in the 1980s, but in some sense music has always been global. Through the metaphor of encounters, Music and Globalization explores the dynamics that enable or hinder cross-cultural communication through music. In the stories told by the contributors, we meet well-known players such as David Byrne, Peter Gabriel, Sting, Ry Cooder, Fela Kuti, and Gilberto Gil, but also lesser-known characters such as the Senegalese Afro-Cuban singer Laba Sosseh and Raramuri fiddle players from northwest Mexico. This collection demonstrates that careful historical and ethnographic analysis of global music can show us how globalization operates and what, if anything, we as consumers have to do with it.

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  The Beastie Boys' Paul's Boutique

  Dan LeRoy

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  Derided as one-hit wonders, estranged from their original producer and  record label, and in self-imposed exile in Los Angeles, the Beastie Boys  were written off by most observers before even beginning to record  their second album - an embarrassing commercial flop that should have  ruined the group's career. But not only did "Paul's Boutique" eventually  transformed the Beasties from a fratboy novelty to hiphop giants, its  sample-happy, retro aesthetic changed popular culture forever.

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  The Chronicle Of The African...

  Oke Ekpebe

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  In every child, lies the soul of a nation. 
  The Chronicle of the African Child is a powerful, emotional journey through the untold realities of growing up in the heart of Africa. Through moving chapters filled with raw honesty and deep compassion, this audiobook uncovers the silent struggles, stolen dreams, and enduring hopes of children born into a world that often forgets them. 
  More than a story, it is a mirror — forcing us to confront the consequences of neglect, poverty, and broken systems, and to imagine a future where every child is protected, nurtured, and allowed to dream. 
  If you believe in the power of change, in the power of truth, and in the precious light of every child’s heart, this audiobook will stay with you long after the last word fades. 
  Listen. Reflect. Act. 
  Because every child matters. Every story matters. And every soul holds the future of a nation.

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  A Very Nervous Person's Guide to...

  Mathias Clasen

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  Why your worst nightmares about watching horror movies are unfounded 
   
  Films about chainsaw killers, demonic possession, and ghostly intruders make some of us scream with joy. But while horror fans are attracted to movies designed to scare us, others shudder already at the thought of the sweatdrenched nightmares that terrifying movies often trigger. The fear of sleepless  
  nights and the widespread beliefs that horror movies can have negative psychological effects and display immorality make some of us very, very nervous about them. But should we be concerned? 
   
  In this book, horror-expert Mathias Clasen delves into the psychological science of horror cinema to bust some of the worst myths and correct the biggest misunderstandings surrounding the genre. In short and highly readable chapters peppered with vivid anecdotes and examples, he addresses the nervous person’s  
  most pressing questions: What are the effects of horror films on our mental and physical health? Why do they often cause nightmares? Aren’t horror movies immoral and a bad influence on children and adolescents? Shouldn’t we be concerned about what the current popularity of horror movies says about society  
  and its values? While media psychologists have demonstrated that horror films indeed have the potential to harm us, Clasen reveals that the scientific evidence also contains a second story that is often overlooked: horror movies can also help us confront and manage fear and bring us closer together.

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  Homes of Quiet Elegance - A...

  Wade Weissmann

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  Wade Weissmann has a passion for and commitment to creating significant and highly detailed luxury residences for clients who want homes where memories can be made and each generation can add their mark. WWA aims to create a certain quality that captures romance, beauty, and history no matter what or where the project is. Every place has a unique identity, with specific resources and limitations; yet the unifying element is clients who want to stretch all possibilities of the imagination to achieve something beautiful and lasting. From farmhouses and waterfront retreats to a high-rise unit, a sports barn, and a new greenhouse for an avid horticulturist, properties shown here will inspire readers with the range, versatility, and timelessness of both architectural styles and interiors. The properties are located in Wisconsin, Tennessee, Florida, and Southern California.

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  Drawing and Painting Leaves

  Leigh Ann Gale

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  Many artists struggle to stop leaves looking flat in their illustrations or find it challenging to mix shades of green accurately to reflect a true likeness to foliage. This book addresses these problems and many more to help you draw and paint leaves successfully and confidently.
  Written by a leading botanical artist and tutor, it explains key practical techniques and approaches with clear instructions and step-by-step tutorials. It also examines the fascinating world of foliage to reveal the important role that leaves play in the plant kingdom, including modified and adapted forms, so that your artwork accurately reflects the science. Packed with over 300 illustrations, this beautiful book is an essential read for all artists who want to understand the role of leaves and to depict them accurately.

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