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  Facing the Nation - The...

  Bill Hare

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  Illustrated with 167 full colour images, this landmark book charts Alexander Moffat's career from student days at Edinburgh College of Art in the 1960s to the recent Scotland's Voices. Iconic portraits of major figures in literature and the other arts are represented. The cultural significance of the visual chronicle Moffat has created lies in his approach to portraiture. He aims not only to capture a sitter's appearance but also to convey something of their inner character, reaching 'a balance between emotional expression and compositional order'.

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  All the Years Combine - The...

  Ray Robertson

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  A Grateful Dead concert, Ray Robertson argues, is life. 
   
   
   
  Like life, it can be alternately compelling and lackluster; familiar and foreign; occasionally sublime and sometimes insipid. Although the Grateful Dead stopped the day Jerry Garcia's heart did, what the band left behind is the next best thing to being there in the third row, courtesy of the group's unorthodox decision to record all of their concerts. Meaning that it's possible to follow the band's evolution (and devolution) through their shows, from the R&B-based garage band at the beginning, to the jazz-rock conjurers at their creative peak, to the lumbering monolith of their decline. 
   
   
   
  In All the Years Combine: The Grateful Dead in Fifty Shows, Robertson listens to and writes ecstatically about fifty of the band's most important and memorable concerts in order to better understand who the Grateful Dead were, what they became, and what they meant—and what they continue to mean.

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  Saving Private Ryan- The...

  Film Trivia Metaverse

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  SAVING PRIVATE RYAN 
  THE ULTIMATE TRIVIA COLLECTION 
    
  FROM THE MOVIE DIRECTED BY STEVEN SPIELBERG 
    
  CREATED BY FILM TRIVIA METAVERSE 
    
  ABOUT THE FILM 
  Saving Private Ryan is a 1998 war film directed by Steven Spielberg, set during World War II. The story follows Captain John Miller and a small group of U.S. Army Rangers as they are tasked with finding and bringing home Private James Ryan, whose three brothers have been killed in action. The film is renowned for its realistic portrayal of the brutalities of war, particularly in its graphic depiction of the D-Day invasion of Normandy. It explores themes of sacrifice, camaraderie, and the emotional toll of war, focusing on the personal stories of soldiers amidst the chaos of battle. 
    
  TRIVIA SAMPLES: 
    
  “In 2006, Tom Hanks was inducted into the U.S. Army's Ranger Hall of Fame as an honorary member, largely due to his portrayal of Captain John Miller.” 
    
  “Steven Spielberg stated that even if the film had been given an NC-17 rating, he would have released it uncut.” 
    
  “Cinemas were instructed to increase the volume when showing the film, as the sound effects played a crucial role in the overall impact.” 
    
  “In the German-dubbed version, a German veteran of the Normandy invasion had to be replaced because the film's emotional realism was too intense for him.” 
    
  “Saving Private Ryan was the last film edited using a non-digital editing system to win an Academy Award for editing.”

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  Social Network The - The...

  Film Trivia Metaverse

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  THE SOCIAL NETWORK 
  THE ULTIMATE TRIVIA COLLECTION 
    
  FROM THE MOVIE DIRECTED BY DAVID FINCHER 
    
  CREATED BY FILM TRIVIA METAVERSE 
    
  ABOUT THE FILM 
  The Social Network is a 2010 biographical drama directed by David Fincher, depicting the founding of Facebook and the legal battles that followed. The film centers on Mark Zuckerberg, a Harvard student who creates a social networking site that becomes a global phenomenon. As Facebook grows in popularity, Zuckerberg faces betrayal and lawsuits from former friends and business partners, including Eduardo Saverin and the Winklevoss twins. The movie explores themes of ambition, friendship, betrayal, and the cost of success in the digital age, highlighting the complex dynamics of power and identity in the tech world. 
    
  TRIVIA SAMPLES: 
    
  “Mark Zuckerberg originally planned to never watch this movie. However, he ended up going with several of his employees and later commented that despite some inaccuracies, they got his clothing right.” 
    
  “Jesse Eisenberg, who has obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), said that one of the hardest parts of his role was intentionally acting in ways that contradicted his natural behavior, something he had struggled against his whole life.” 
    
  “David Fincher's favorite line in the movie is, "I'm just checking your math on that. Yes, I got the same thing." 
    
  “Jesse Eisenberg and Andrew Garfield became close friends during filming. Eisenberg revealed that the dramatic rivalry between their characters was emotionally challenging for them, as it affected their relationship in real life.”

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  Secrets of the Sky Lantern - A...

  Lily Prescott

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  Under the shimmering glow of a starlit sky, Secrets of the Sky Lantern invites you on a magical nighttime journey filled with mystery, friendship, and the thrill of discovery. As glowing lanterns rise into the dark, endless heavens, hidden stories unfold—whispering ancient secrets and illuminating dreams once thought unreachable. Join a cast of curious adventurers as they unlock the wonders of the night, navigating through shadows and light to uncover the true magic that lies within the sky. This enchanting tale will captivate your imagination and remind you that sometimes, the greatest adventures happen when the world is asleep.

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  Practicing Presence - A Mother's...

  Joy Prouty, JJ Heller

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  A Mother's Guide to Memorializing the Ordinary and Savoring the Present 
   
   
   
  As a mother, life often feels like it is passing by in a blur. You take countless pictures trying to freeze time and capture the memories, but in looking back find you barely even remember experiencing the moments. But what if there were a way to preserve your family's story while also becoming fully present within it? 
   
   
   
  Combining the science of memory preservation with photography principles, professional photographer Joy Prouty shows you how to exit survival mode and enter the present moment through the photos you're already taking. With the camera as your magnifying glass for meaning, you'll learn to let go of perfect pictures, embody self-compassion, and rewire your brain to experience more joy in the memories you are making right now. Through human stories and poetic motherly wisdom, Practicing Presence is your invitation to show up to the practice of fully living.

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