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  2001 - A Space Odyssey - The...

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  2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY 
  THE ULTIMATE TRIVIA COLLECTION 
    
  FROM THE MOVIE DIRECTED BY STANLEY KUBRICK 
    
  CREATED BY FILM TRIVIA METAVERSE 
    
  ABOUT THE FILM 
  2001: A Space Odyssey is a groundbreaking science fiction film directed by Stanley Kubrick and based on a story by Arthur C. Clarke. The film explores humanity's evolution, from the dawn of man to the exploration of space. It follows the crew of the spaceship Discovery One as they journey to Jupiter, investigating the mysterious monolith discovered on the Moon. The film delves into themes of artificial intelligence, extraterrestrial life, and the nature of existence, with a focus on humanity's quest for knowledge and transcendence. Its iconic visuals, minimal dialogue, and classical music make it a timeless cinematic masterpiece. 
    
  TRIVIA SAMPLES: 
    
  “At the premiere screening, 241 people walked out, including Rock Hudson, who exclaimed, ‘Will someone tell me what the hell this is about?’ Arthur C. Clarke later explained that the film was meant to raise more questions than it answered.” 
    
  “Katharina Kubrick revealed that Stanley Kubrick himself provided the breathing sound effects for the spacesuits.” 
    
  “Stanley Kubrick calculated that it would take 13 years for one person to hand-paint all the mattes needed for space scenes, so he hired 12 people to complete the task in one year.” 
    
  “Stanley Kubrick sought insurance to protect against the discovery of extraterrestrial intelligence before the movie's release, but Lloyds of London refused the policy.”

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  Satavahana Empire - Buddhism...

  Rolf Hedger

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  The Satavahana Empire, one of the earliest and most influential dynasties in ancient India, emerged in the Deccan region after the decline of the Mauryan Empire. The origins of the Satavahanas remain a subject of historical debate, but they are believed to have belonged to the Andhra region, gaining prominence as local chieftains before consolidating their rule into a powerful dynasty. Their rise marked a significant transition in Indian history, bridging the gap between the Mauryan administration and later regional powers. 
  The early history of the Satavahanas is primarily reconstructed through inscriptions, numismatic evidence, and references in ancient texts. The Puranas mention them as the Andhra dynasty, while inscriptions such as the Naneghat and Nasik inscriptions provide valuable insights into their rulers and governance. The first known ruler of the dynasty, Simuka, is credited with establishing Satavahana rule by overthrowing remnants of Mauryan authority in the Deccan and expanding his control over parts of present-day Maharashtra, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh. His successors continued to strengthen the empire, laying the foundation for centuries of Satavahana dominance. 
  Following Simuka, his brother and successor Krishna further expanded the territory, but it was under the reign of Satakarni I that the empire gained considerable power. Satakarni I led successful military campaigns, extending his influence northward to the Narmada region and challenging the Shunga and Kshatrapa rulers. His achievements were commemorated in inscriptions and coins, some of which depict him performing Vedic sacrifices such as the Ashvamedha, indicating his aspirations for imperial legitimacy. This period also saw the Satavahanas emerging as key players in trade, administration, and culture, integrating diverse communities into their governance system.

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  Ear Training Course for Piano:...

  Julia Whitlock

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  Hi, fellow music lover! Congratulations on starting your music-making journey. 
  Ear training is one of the most rewarding skills you can develop, and it’s one that you can work on every day. Which makes total sense: music is an aural experience, after all. Ear training helps you turn the music you hear into music you make on your piano. This works for your own musical ideas, too: when you dream up a great riff or chord progression, you naturally want to sit down and play it right away. Ear training helps you do just that. 
  This lesson is broken into several chapters. The first part focuses on chord identification exercises, starting with grouped chords and ending with all chords mixed up. The second part of the book focuses on extremely valuable exercises with the help of a drone. The third part brings you very close to a real-life situation. Short chord progressions played by either a full band or a solo piano put your ears to the final test. 
  Best of all, this lesson doesn’t limit itself to dry theory: after a brief introduction to every concept, we completely focus on listening exercises to sharpen your ear. 
  Oh, and before I forget, the most important tip of all: have fun! 
  What's inside the audiobook: 
  •all triads, i.e., major, minor, suspended, augmented, diminished, covered 
  •all commonly used sixth and seventh chords, i.e., major 6th, minor 6th, major 7th, dominant 7th, minor major 7th, minor 7th, minor 7th b5, covered 
  •well-chosen chord comparisons, plus final exam 
  •6+ hours of chord exercises 
  •calm & encouraging male narrator 
  •bonus track preparing for real-life situations 
  •holistic approach

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  Richard Neutra Encounters with...

  Catherine R. Ettinger

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  Richard Neutra, an iconic figure of architectural modernity, particularly well-known for his glamourous California houses, had another less visible facet: his concern for social architecture. This book presents Neutra's interest in and contacts with Latin America, paying particular attention to his designs for schools and hospitals in Puerto Rico. The author explores Neutra's connections with Latin American architects through his travels and the importance of his publications in the region. More importantly, she examines the impact these contacts had on Neutra and his later built work in the United States.
  The research is based on archival documents and the book includes transcripts of talks and interviews Neutra gave in Rio de Janeiro, Caracas, Lima and Mexico City.

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  101 Amazing Facts about Blink-182

  Jack Goldstein, Frankie Taylor

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  Are you the world's biggest Blink-182 fan? Do you know everything there is to know about pop-punk's greatest band? Or are you new to the scene and want to become an instant expert on the band everyone is talking about? Then this is the audiobook for you. Contained within are 101 amazing facts covering everything from the band’s early days through the more difficult times (including the infamous plane crash) right up to their 2016 comeback – although WE all know they never really went away! Amaze yourself and your friends with these handily-packaged facts which are easily organised into relevant categories for maximum enjoyment.

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  Greatest Mystery Shows Volume 5...

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  OASIS AUDIO CLASSIC RADIO SHOWCASE SERIES   Oasis Audio has gone into the vaults and dusted off the very earliest form of audio book, old time radio shows, for our listeners. Introduced episode by episode by Jim Engel, old time radio authority and board member of the Museum of Broadcast Communications in Chicago, this series of classic radio shows is sure to have something for everyone. Celebrity casts and top-notch writers made the 1920s through the early 1950s, the golden era of radio. The series features seven exciting themes with 100 episodes in each. That is 700 classic radio programs in all.   Greatest Mystery Shows   Before TV’s The Twilight Zone, there was radio’s The Inner Sanctum Mystery, Lights Out!, The Weird Circle, and so many other great mysteries starring Orson Welles, Jane Wyman, Dana Andrews, Edmond O’Brien, James Cagney and more. 100 great Mystery classics in ten volumes. Volume 5 Inner Sanctum Mystery 2-6-45 Death in Depths with Santos OrtegaInner Sanctum Mystery 2-20-45 No Coffin for The Dead with Les TremayneInner Sanctum Mystery 4-10-45 The Bog-Oak Necklace with Miriam HopkinsInner Sanctum Mystery 5-15-45 The Black Art with Larry HainesLights Out! 1-26-43 The Projective Mr. Drogan with Edgar BarrierLights Out! 3-16-43 Dream with Lou MerrillLights Out! 4-27-43 Execution with Mercedes McCambridgeLights Out! 8-24-43 Sub-Basement with Joseph Kearns & Bea BenaderetThe Lux Radio Theatre 11-22-48 The Big Clock with Ray Milland & Maureen O’SullivanThe Unexpected 7-18-47 Birthday Present with Marsha Hunt

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