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  Gurdas Nangal de Shaheed

  Giani Tarlok Singh

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  Gurdas Nangal De Shaheed by Giani Tarlok Singh vividly recounts the heroic sacrifice of Sikh warriors during the siege of Gurdas Nangal. The book presents a harrowing and detailed narrative of bravery, oppression, and martyrdom under Mughal rule, highlighting the cruelty faced by innocents and the unshakable courage of the Sikh community. Through gripping storytelling, it brings to life the struggles, valor, and unwavering faith of those who stood against tyranny. This work serves as both a historical record and a tribute to Sikh heroism and resilience.

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  Opera and Ballet as Audio Drama...

  Engelbert Humperdinck

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  "Hansel and Gretel" is a full-cast audio drama featuring famous melodies, exquisite arias and outstanding voice actors.
  
  When Hansel and Gretel, in disgrace for mucking about, are sent into the woods, they fall into the hands of an evil witch. She enchants the two children and plans to roast and eat them. The siblings, Hansel and Gretel, save their lives by outwitting the witch and pushing the old woman into her own oven. The children escape and are reunited with their parents.
  
  Experience Engelbert Humperdinck's world-renowned opera "Hansel and Gretel" as an audio play, performed by esteemed actors, complemented by intricate sound design and effects as well as a wealth of original opera music. Each act is introduced with engaging insights into the life of Engelbert Humperdinck (1854-1921).

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  Necessary Death - What Horror...

  Chris Grosso, Preston Fassel

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  Based on very real and practical commentary, life experience, and occasionally, tongue-in-cheek-misfortunes of horror legends, Necessary Death explores how the horror genre offers individuals a unique opportunity for insight and understanding of their own lives. 
   
   
   
  Using some of the most quintessential movies in the genre, Chris Grosso and Preston Fassel invite listeners to an in-depth examination of the human condition—its fears, anxieties, hopes, joys, sorrows, and everything in-between—and how it's all grist for our personal and collective evolutionary mill. A hallmark of the genre is how horror films force their characters to find some semblance of inner strength and wherewithal in order to stand up to the monster, ghost, or villain that is trying to take their lives. Through fascinating discussion of this and other elements, Fassel and Grosso relate these films' dark subject matter and characters to real world issues people face every day. This sharp analysis is complemented by exercises that prompt listeners to consider gratitude, forgiveness, determination, and bravery in the face of adversity. 
   
   
   
  An unusual mix of film study and self-help, Necessary Death might surprise or even shock listeners, but it will also enlighten, educate, and most importantly hearten those looking for an unexpected source of inspiration.

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  The Monster Movies of Universal...

  James L. Neibaur

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  This history and critique of classic scary films “honors Universal’s horror legacy. . . . an excellent resource for film students and monster movie fanatics” (Library Journal). In 1931 Universal Studios released Dracula starring Bela Lugosi. This box office success was followed by a string of films featuring macabre characters and chilling atmospherics, including Frankenstein, The Mummy, and The Invisible Man. With each new film, Universal established its place in the Hollywood firmament as the leading producer of horror films, a status it enjoyed for more than twenty years. In The Monster Movies of Universal Studios, James L. Neibaur examines the key films produced by the studio from the early 1930s through the mid-1950s. In each entry, Neibaur recounts the movie’s production, provides critical commentary, considers the film’s commercial reception, and offers an overall assessment of the movie’s significance. Neibaur also examines the impact these films had on popular culture, an influence that resonates in the cinema of fear today. From the world premiere of Dracula to the 1956 release of The Creature Walks among Us, Universal excelled at scaring viewers of all ages—and even elicited a few chuckles along the way by pitting their iconic creatures against the comedic pair of Abbott and Costello. The Monster Movies of Universal Studios captures the thrills of these films, making this book a treat for fans of the golden age of horror cinema.   “Studio stills and trade ads for several of the films add a suitably scary touch to this treat for fans and scholars alike. ― Booklist “An impressive work of film scholarship.” ― Cinema Retro  

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  Art and Civilization of Persia -...

  Vladimir Lukonin, Anatoli Ivanov

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  In Art and Civilization of Persia: Splendour and Heritage Across Dynasties, with excerpts from Omar Khayyām's Rubaiyat, we explore the magnificent legacy of Persia, from the opulent splendour of the Sassanid courts to the exquisite artistry of the Qajar era. This edition introduces a richly annotated chapter dedicated to the Rubaiyats of Omar Khayyam, featuring new translations accompanied by historical and literary context.

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  Auguste Rodin - The Birth of...

  Rainer Maria Rilke

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  Influenced by the masters of Antiquity, the genius of Michelangelo and Baroque sculpture, particularly of Bernini, Auguste Rodin (1840-1917) is one of the most renowned artists in history. Though Rodin is considered a founder of modern sculpture, he did not set out to critique past classical traditions. Many of his sculptures were criticised and considered controversial because of their sensuality or hyperrealist qualities. His most original works departed from traditional themes of mythology and allegory, and embraced the human body, celebrating individualism and physicality. This book uncovers the life and career of this highly acclaimed artist by exploring his most famous works of art, such as the Gates of Hell, The Thinker and the infamous The Kiss.

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