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  Aloha Rodeo - Three Hawaiian...

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  In August 1908, three unknown riders arrived in Cheyenne, Wyoming, their hats adorned with wildflowers, to compete in the world’s greatest rodeo. Steer-roping virtuoso Ikua Purdy and his cousins Jack Low and Archie Ka’au’a had travelled 4,200 miles from Hawaii, of all places, to test themselves against the toughest riders in the West. Dismissed by whites, who considered themselves the only true cowboys, the native Hawaiians would astonish the country, returning home champions—and American legends.  
  An unforgettable human drama set against the rough-knuckled frontier, David Wolman and Julian Smith’s Aloha Rodeo unspools the fascinating and little-known true story of the Hawaiian cowboys, or paniolo, whose 1908 adventure upended the conventional history of the American West.  
  What few understood when the three paniolo rode into Cheyenne is that the Hawaiians were no underdogs. They were the product of a deeply engrained cattle culture that was twice as old as that of the Great Plains, for Hawaiians had been chasing cattle over the islands’ rugged volcanic slopes and through thick tropical forests since the late 1700s. 
  Tracing the life story of Purdy and his cousins, Wolman and Smith delve into the dual histories of ranching and cowboys in the islands, and the meteoric rise and sudden fall of Cheyenne, “Holy City of the Cow.” At the turn of the twentieth century, larger-than-life personalities like “Buffalo Bill” Cody and Theodore Roosevelt capitalized on a national obsession with the Wild West and helped transform Cheyenne’s annual Frontier Days celebration into an unparalleled rodeo spectacle, the “Daddy of ‘em All.” 
  The hopes of all Hawaii rode on the three riders’ shoulders during those dusty days in August 1908. The U.S. had forcibly annexed the islands just a decade earlier. The young Hawaiians brought the pride of a people struggling to preserve their cultural identity and anxious about their future under the rule of overlords an ocean away. In Cheyenne, they didn’t just astound the locals; they also overturned simplistic thinking about cattle country, the binary narrative of “cowboys versus Indians,” and the very concept of the Wild West. Blending sport and history, while exploring questions of identity, imperialism, and race, Aloha Rodeo spotlights an overlooked and riveting chapter in the saga of the American West.

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  20 Game Changers in History...

  Patrick Marcus

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  Want to learn about the most INSPIRING figures in history, without the information overload? Then keep reading. 
  Whether it’s the Greatest: Military Leaders, Flawed Geniuses, Religious Leaders, Polar Explorers, Revolutionaries, or Ground-Breaking Scientists… this book has what you need. Add in the most notable Ancient Philosophers, Emperors, Musicians, Artists, Con-Artists, and more—and there is someone here for everyone. 
  This book contains:Summaries of the Greatest Historical Figures that ever lived.Their impact and ACHIEVEMENTS which changed the world.The unique stories of each character told an easy-to-follow, engaging manner.The ADVERSITIES and SETBACKS they faced.The moments of INSPIRATION they found in their darkest hour.Rare characteristics and and their most inspirational QUOTES. 
  The List of Historical Figures Includes:Nikola TeslaCarl JungMarcus AureliusProphet MuhammadRoald AmundsenMiyamoto MusashiNapoleon BonaparteRagnar LothbrokNelson MandelaAnne FrankFrank AbagnaleVictor E FranklCharles DarwinGeorges LemaitreMichelangeloMarie CuriePlatoLudwig van BeethovenRosa ParksLucifer

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  History of Art Volume 4 - Modern...

  Élie Faure

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  Discover "History of Art. Volume 4. Modern Art" by Élie Faure - a philosophical and poetic journey to the heart of artistic creation. In this final volume, Faure transcends eras to explore the essence of art as the vital pulse of humanity. From African idols to Venetian masterpieces, he reveals the profound connections between cultures and figurative expressions, analyzing the alternating rhythm of synthesis and analysis that drives History. From Ancient Egypt to the modern age, through Greece, India, and the West, Faure deciphers how art unites the chaos of passions with spiritual order - from architecture to painting, from sculpture to music. With enchanting prose, Faure celebrates the artist as a heroic Sisyphus, seeking the absolute in the fleeting. This fluid and immersive audiobook reading awakens the spirit to universal analogies, inviting us to reconsider our connection with the world. A visionary work that nourishes the soul and inspires.

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  Textile Creativity Through...

  Jeanette Appleton

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  New ideas for working with nature to nurture creativity in felted and embroidered textile art.
  Immerse yourself in nature and rewild your creative practice with inspiration from textile artist Jeanette Appleton. With a focus on the versatile medium of felt, she takes readers through a series of ideas for working with nature to boost creativity, inspire, and make us more sustainable as artists. The book covers:
  • How to capture the nuances of nature through creating exciting felt surfaces – lines of sea, frosted puddles, hedge and grass – and how to translate them into subtleties of texture and stitch.
  • Transforming recycled cloth by bonding memories, mixed-media and found objects into your work.
  • Cutting and repairing techniques: making cuts and slits in the layers of fabric to reveal the secret strata of nature beneath, echoing the planet's fragility.
  • How to make the best use of sketchbooks, maps and mapping to record inspiration from time spent in nature.
  • A variety of strategies for overcoming artist's block, from revisiting past diaries and sketchbooks to interacting differently with your local environment. 
  Throughout, the author constantly challenges the felt process, discovering a new creative working practice through connecting with the outside world.
  Richly illustrated with exciting examples of the author's beautiful and reflective work, this inspirational and practical guide will appeal to textile and felt artists of all levels.

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  A Rare Recording of Film Icon...

  Carole Lombard

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  Carole Lombard, born Jane Alice Peters (October 6, 1908 - January 16, 1942), was born in Fort Wayne, IN. Lombard was one the most commercially successful Hollywood actresses of the 1930s and is remembered as one of the definitive actresses of the screwball comedy genre. She received an Academy Award for Best Actress nomination for My Man Godfrey. Lombard was killed in a plane crash in 1942 while returning from a war bond tour. She was married to actor Clar Gable at the time of her death. The following recordings are from various tv and radio appearances from the late 1930s and early 1940s.

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  How Music Heals Us - Music the...

  Kim Cannan

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  Music is your life-long friend, the soundtrack to your life and an incredible healing tool. It has the power to transform feelings of burn-out, stress, depression and anxiety and create experiences beyond your expectations. 
  Alongside a compelling conversation of music and sound and their vital roles, How Music Heals Us can empower you with the tools to enhance your mental health, as well as physical and emotional wellbeing. 
  Kim Cannan's book is a remarkable blend of science, philosophy and practical insight backed up by the latest research in music therapies, new technologies and neuroscience. 
  Develop your own personal growth as well as provide assistance to others. This innovative and creative exploration of the limitless potential of music and sound helps you to understand and create your own personal "Sonic healing Environments" as well as, create and work within a therapeutic framework.

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