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  The Greatest Story Ever Retold -...

  Jeannine K. Brown, John Anthony...

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  From Scripture to Screen: Understanding How We All Direct Our Own Jesus Story 
   
  In this innovative book, two respected New Testament scholars explore the ways the Jesus story has been told and retold from the earliest Gospel writings to contemporary film adaptations. John Anthony Dunne and Jeannine Brown highlight what later narratives can teach us about the hermeneutical process we employ, knowingly or unknowingly, as we read the Gospels. 
   
  In this book, you will 
   
  ● learn how we visualize the Jesus story in particular ways as we read the Gospels, inevitably casting actors, blocking scenes, and interpreting dialogue as we imagine our own Jesus film; 
  ● journey through two thousand years of storytelling to discover how humanity has grappled with the Jesus narrative, from Gospel harmonizations to modern cinema; 
  ● discover how Jesus films illuminate the interpretive choices we make when reading Scripture, from filling narrative gaps to characterizing Judas, Pilate, and Jesus himself; and 
  ● benefit from rigorous New Testament scholarship made accessible through engaging analysis of contemporary film adaptations. 
   
  The Greatest Story Ever Retold accounts for the ways humanity has been grappling with the Jesus story for two millennia, often casting it in a way that forms to our own questions and identities. The authors show that Jesus films can help us think through how and why we direct our own film in the way that we do when we read or hear the story of Jesus. 
   
  This book is essential reading for students, scholars, and anyone interested in how we interpret Scripture, create meaning from biblical narratives, and participate in the ongoing retelling of Christianity's central story.

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  Within You Without You -...

  Seth Rogovoy

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  How did the most reluctant member of the Fab Four put his mark on all of their music? This book helps listeners hear how George Harrison shaped the sound of The Beatles and how he carried that sound forward into his solo career 
   
   
   
  Within You Without You is a highly personal exploration of George Harrison's essential contributions to the Beatles and his solo work, as well as his significant role as a Western proponent of Indian music and beliefs. Through close examination of his guitar playing in the Fab Four and his songwriting both in and out of the Beatles, author Seth Rogovoy demystifies the enigma of this most reluctant of rock stars. 
   
   
   
  Drawing upon the insights of the author—a rock critic and historian of over forty years standing—as well as those of expert observers, including Beatles filmmaker Michael Lindsay-Hogg and English rock singer-songwriters Robyn Hitchcock and John Wesley Harding, among others, this book extensively examines George Harrison's contributions to the musical world. Within You Without You will forever change the way listeners hear the music of the Beatles and view Harrison's role in the group, as well as enhancing appreciation of Harrison as a cultural figure above and beyond his work as a musician.

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  Irreplaceable - How to Create...

  Kevin Ervin Kelley

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  Do we still need physical places like grocery stores, restaurants, and office buildings? Or will the "Replacement Economy" led by the tech titans and retail giants wipe out these venues in their rapid ascent to unicorn status? 
   
   
   
  What about museums, universities, and performing arts venues? Considering the power of technology today, can't we replace these relics with faster, cheaper, and more efficient online tools, apps, and AI? 
   
   
   
  Through engaging storytelling, human behavior insights, and proven design techniques, Kevin Kelley—an attention architect and cofounder of Shook Kelley, a strategic design firm that pioneered the field of "convening"—unfolds why physical places are essential to civil society, business, and community. 
   
   
   
  In this book, he reveals what it takes for brick-and-mortar establishments to attract an audience and maintain a competitive edge in our increasingly digital world, whether you're a: 
   
   
   
  ● Retail leader or institutional manager trying to attract people to your offering while keeping the disruptors at bay 
   
   
   
  ● Student of design who values social facilitation over object-oriented design 
   
   
   
  ● Concerned citizen worried about the loss of community and civility

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  Johann Sebastian Bach - Violin...

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  Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of Johann Sebastian Bach's masterpieces like never before. Introducing the digital audiobook "Johann Sebastian Bach - Violin Partita No. 1 and Thunderstorms," a captivating blend of classical music, the soothing ambiance of thunderstorms, and an enriching biography of one of history's greatest composers. 
   
  Musical Journey 
  Experience Bach's genius through a meticulously curated selection of his violin compositions, accompanied by the natural soundscape of thunderstorms. This unique combination creates a serene and introspective atmosphere, perfect for both relaxing and deepening your appreciation of classical music. The featured pieces include: 
   
  Bourree [I.S. Bach BWV 1002, Violin Partita No. 1 in B minor]: Delight in the lively and intricate melodies of the Bourree, enhanced by the gentle rumble of distant thunder. 
   
  Sarabande BWV 1002 (Partita No. 1 for Violin Solo in B minor): Feel the emotional depth of the Sarabande, its solemn tones beautifully contrasted with the patter of rain and the occasional roll of thunder. 
   
  No. 4 in E♭ major, BWV 815 (1-7): Revel in the elegance and sophistication of this suite, each movement enriched by the immersive background of a thunderstorm. 
   
  Suite in C minor, BWV 997: Explore the profound and contemplative nature of this suite, where each note resonates with the soothing sounds of nature. 
   
  Violin Sonata in G minor, BWV 1001: Appreciate the technical brilliance and expressive power of this sonata, accompanied by the rhythmic dance of raindrops and the dramatic presence of thunder. 
   
  Bach's Biography 
  In addition to the musical pieces, this audiobook offers a comprehensive biography of Johann Sebastian Bach. Learn about his life, his inspirations, and his enduring legacy. 

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  The Hartford Circus Fire -...

  Michael Skidgell

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  Through firsthand accounts and interviews with survivors, author Michael Skidgell attempts to make sense of one of Hartford's worst tragedies. 
   
   
   
  Almost 7,000 fans eagerly packed into the Ringling Brothers big top on July 6, 1944. With a single careless act, an afternoon at the "Greatest Show on Earth" quickly became one of terror and tragedy as the paraffin-coated circus tent caught fire. Panicked crowds rushed for the few exits, but in minutes, the tent collapsed on those still struggling to escape below. A total of 168 lives were lost, many of them children, with many more injured and forever scarred by the events. Hartford and the surrounding communities reeled in the aftermath as investigators searched for the source of the fire and the responsible parties.

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  1996: My Backstage Pass to The...

  Dominic Mohan

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  I was in the right place at exactly the right time. 
  I was handed a precious backstage pass to this magical period, as a chronicler of some of its most significant moments, of its wild protagonists, whether in music, entertainment, fashion, football, art or politics.  
  I had a front-row seat for that insane decade, but it was 1996 that was the period’s stunning apex. Oasis at Maine Road and Knebworth, the births of Robbie Williams the solo star and the Spice Girls, the Euro 96 football tournament and ‘Three Lions’, the rise of New Labour and Tony Blair. 
  I was there for the lot. 
  1996. Britpop ruled the airwaves. The tabloids framed reality long before Instagram. Football was finally coming home. Tony Blair was learning to play rock star – and rock stars were learning they could play politics. Everyone was partying hard, and Britain was the coolest place on earth.  
  Showbiz reporter Dominic Mohan wasn’t watching the party from afar – he was in the room. 
  Backstage at Knebworth with Oasis. In strip clubs with Robbie Williams. On the phone to Bowie. On the receiving end of Spice Girls gossip, Gallagher gobbiness and tabloid-era chaos. From Euro ’96 euphoria to Brit Awards anarchy, from rave culture to New Labour, Mohan witnessed the moment the UK went from scruffy indie island to global cultural powerhouse. 
  Part memoir, part cultural autopsy and part riotous tour through the 90s and its greatest year, 1996 is a jaw-dropping front-row seat to the madness, the music, the football, and the politics that reshaped Britain – and created legends along the way. 
  Three decades on, Mohan returns to the year everything peaked, and asks: what the hell happened, why did it matter, and can it ever happen again? 
  If you were there – this book will feel like going home. 
  If you weren’t – you’ll wish you had been. 
  nan

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