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  Symposium The (Librovox)

  Plato

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  The Symposium is a philosophical book written by Plato sometime after 385 BCE. On one level the book deals with the genealogy, nature and purpose of love, on another level the book deals with the topic of knowledge, specifically how does one know what one knows. The topic of love is taken up in the form of a group of speeches, given by a group of men at a symposium or a wine drinking party at the house of the tragedian Agathon at Athens. Plato constructed the Symposium as a story within a story within a story. This architecture creates the space for Plato to build his philosophy of knowledge. The speech of Socrates points out that the highest purpose of Love is to become a Philosopher, or Lover of Wisdom. (Summary from Wikipedia)

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  Swimming with the Blowfish -...

  Jim Sonefeld

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  The ultimate front-row seat to Hootie & the Blowfish and Jim “Soni" Sonefeld’s breathtaking path from addiction to recovery. 
   
  For a time, there was no bigger band in the world than Hootie & the Blowfish—rock & roll’s unexpected foil to the grunge music that dominated the early ’90s airwaves. Jim Sonefeld, drummer and one of the group’s principal songwriters,  
  reveals their humble beginnings, meteoric rise, Grammy Award–winning musicianship, sudden fall, and ultimate rebirth—and opens his heart to readers about addiction, recovery, and faith. 
   
  Hootie’s debut album Cracked Rear View was one of the bestselling in the history of rock music. It saturated radio airwaves, television, and culture, and placed the quartet at the center of the American music conversation—for better and for  
  worse. Though Jim enjoyed the perks that came with fame—the parties, the relationships, the money, the drugs and alcohol—eventually it all became a camouflage that hid a deeper spiritual malady. As his life careened toward  
  disaster, he sought relief in twelve-step recovery, eventually devoting himself to a loving but by no means uncomplicated home life. 
   
  Swimming with the Blowfish is an unpretentious, emotional story of one man’s spiritual path to a more fruitful life. Jim’s journey is staggering and redeeming, and ultimately as comforting as your favorite flannel shirt.

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  Beyond Blue and White - The...

  Genevieve Wheeler Brown

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  An engaging work of cultural history that reveals the stories behind one of the world's most coveted and beloved ceramic. 
   
  When over seventy-five pieces of rare and intriguing seventeenth and eighteenth century Delftware are rediscovered in an historic Manhattan townhouse, decorative art advisor and writer Genevieve Wheeler Brown quickly recognizes that, together, these pieces tell an amazing story. What begins as a curatorial exercise quickly evolves not only into an exploration of this colorful, expressive, and sometimes even humorous decorative art, coveted for hundreds of years, but also an unexpected uncovering of forceful female lives yet untold.Connecting the accounts of women across centuries, Beyond Blue and White allows us to craft a more complete picture of female experience through the lens of material culture. Beyond Blue and White is a colorful celebration of an iconic decorative art and dynamic women living in extraordinary times. Wheeler-Brown's rich narrative encourages us to see beyond the dazzling cobalt glaze of Delftware to consider that these vessels are also our connection to a history with a fascinating group of women at its center.

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  Teaching and Learning Jazz

  Richie Beirach, Michael Lake

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  Richie and Mike provide direct practical guidance on the skills and knowledge necessary for jazz to be passed on and performed well. The conversational tone of the book makes for entertaining and worthwhile reading. Those who have been teaching jazz for a long time will appreciate Richie's stories and his fearless opinions on jazz including how the teaching and learning of it are evolving (for good and for bad). 
  For readers new to teaching, they will gain a perspective and perhaps some greater insight into jazz education that your students want from you and benefit from. 
  Justin DiCioccio of the Manhattan School of Music called it the best book on jazz education he's ever read. Why?Because of the stories that will capture student's attention on things like the art of jazz time (swing), dynamics, 'wrong' notes, the right amount of notes, and how the masters think about musicA view of what can and cannot be taught in the process of making students better jazz playersHow to be more motivating and effective with studentsA candid and pointed review of the film, Whiplash, and what it teaches us to defend against in our roles as jazz educatorsFly on the wall insight into one of Richie's most inspired trio recordings with George Mraz and Al Foster. 
  Students of jazz will appreciate:How to choose the right school for one's personal needs and ambitionsMany of the skills that musicians need in order to be successful that are not taught in the classroomHow best to use some of the more popular digital tools for learning and practicing jazzRichie's telling of the blow-by-blow experience of group interaction while recording the Tune "Nardis" with George Mraz and Al Foster 
  A chapter is dedicated to a review of the movie Whiplash, a film about a college jazz gig band led by a tyrannical conductor played by J.K. Simmons.

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  From One Stage to Another - A...

  Glenn Medeiros

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  “Medeiros’ voice is refreshingly earnest, pleasantly humble, and attentive to the formative episodes that shaped his understanding of success and responsibility.”—Kirkus Reviews 
  Born on a tiny island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, Glenn Medeiros grew up surrounded by modest means and strong values. Music wove its way into every path in his life, and soon, it stood as not only a hobby, but a passion and lifestyle, something to be pursued. 
  Through From One Stage to Another, Glenn shares his trials and tribulations of being swept into fame, the lessons he learned and people he met. His unique experiences and compelling writing style makes this book a must-have, especially for music lovers. In this audiobook production, you’ll enjoy original music by the author along with an exclusive interview with bestselling author Rusty Komori.

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  396 Hz Root Chakra Sleep Music...

  8 Hour Sleep Music

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  😴 This sleep music audiobook contains 8 hours of relaxing music and nature sounds to help you fall asleep fast and stay asleep all night. 
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  Drift into a state of deep grounding and peaceful rest with 8 Hours of 396 Hz Root Chakra Sleep Music. This sleep music audiobook experience is designed to calm the mind, ease tension, and promote deep restorative sleep through soothing sound layers and grounding frequencies. 
  Included in this experience: 
  • 396 Hz Root Chakra Frequency – Commonly associated with the Root Chakra (Muladhara), this tone is often used for feelings of stability, security, and emotional grounding. 
  • Deep Sleep Music – Soft ambient music creates a peaceful atmosphere that helps slow racing thoughts and prepare the body for rest. 
  • Gentle Rain Sounds – Natural rainfall adds comfort and serenity while helping mask distracting outside noise. 
  • Rich Brown Noise – Deep low-frequency noise creates a sound environment that many listeners find calming and sleep-friendly. 
  • 8 Hours of Music – Designed for overnight listening, allowing uninterrupted relaxation from bedtime through morning. 
  Perfect for sleep, meditation, chakra balancing, stress relief, anxiety reduction, or simply creating a calm nighttime atmosphere. 
  Close your eyes, breathe deeply, and allow yourself to feel safe, grounded, and ready for deep sleep.

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