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  First Quarter

  John Tuomey

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  In this reflective and enriching memoir, John Tuomey navigates the places and memories of his life over the scope of twenty-five years. First recognised for the urban regeneration of Dublin's Temple Bar, which included the construction of the Irish Film Institute, the National Photographic Archive and Gallery of Photography, his life in architecture led him to design social and cultural spaces such as the Lyric Theatre in Belfast, the Glucksman Gallery in UCC and the Victoria & Albert East Museum in London.
  
  Imbued with many inter-textual references to poetry, drama and literature and written in limpid prose, this memoir is inherently literary in nature. Tuomey looks back to his early life where he was born in Tralee and lived in different counties around Ireland, from small towns to country landscapes, from schooldays in Dundalk to student activism at University College Dublin. He traces the pathways that led to his formation as an architect, reflecting on the many cultural and social influences on his life. He excels in capturing the social landscape of Dublin in the 1980s and pays particular attention to the many buildings and social hubs of the inner city. His transient years of moving from Dublin to London, and subsequently working in places like Nairobi and Milan, chronicle the international influences on his outlook. The key relationships in his life, including meeting his future wife, Sheila – a fellow student of architecture in UCD – and his pivotal employment by James Stirling in 1976, form the backbone of his personal and professional life.
  
  Tuomey's expertise in his field is unsurpassed, with meticulous detail given to the finer aspects of design and architecture. His thoughts on the challenges facing the encroaching erasure of city life in Dublin are essential reading for anyone with an interest in the future of building in the city.

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  Cheras Dynasty - Tamil Maritime...

  Rolf Hedger

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  The Chera dynasty, one of the three great Tamil dynasties of ancient South India, played a crucial role in shaping the political, economic, and cultural landscape of the region. Their rule, spanning centuries, witnessed the flourishing of trade, literature, and governance, laying the foundation for Kerala’s distinct identity. Emerging during the Sangam Age, the Cheras established themselves as a dominant force in Tamilakam, with their influence extending beyond the Western Ghats into the Indian Ocean trade networks. 
  The origins of the Cheras remain shrouded in legend and early Tamil literary references. Sangam literature, including works like the Pattinappalai and Akananuru, speaks of mighty Chera kings who ruled with valor and wisdom. The dynasty’s association with Vanji (also known as Karur) as their capital city highlights their strategic control over the fertile lands of present-day Tamil Nadu and Kerala. The geographical advantage of their kingdom, with access to the Arabian Sea on the west and the lush inland regions, enabled the Cheras to engage in extensive maritime trade. 
  The early rulers of the Chera dynasty established their power through military conquests and strategic alliances. One of the most celebrated kings was Uthiyan Cheralathan, considered the first known historical Chera ruler. He is mentioned as a patron of poets and a formidable leader who controlled trade routes. His successors, Nedum Cheralathan and Senguttuvan Chera, further expanded the empire. Senguttuvan, famously associated with the Silappadikaram, a great Tamil epic, is credited with the introduction of the Pattini cult, honoring Kannagi, a symbol of justice and womanhood. His military campaigns against northern kingdoms and his patronage of Tamil culture reinforced the Chera dynasty’s prestige.

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  Fuente Ovejuna

  Lope de Vega, Adrian Mitchell

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  A cruel conqueror has captured the Spanish city of Fuente Ovejuna. As his reign of terror builds, the townspeople look within themselves to find the courage to overthrow him. The eminent Spanish playwright Lope de Vega based his best-known play on a historical incident that took place in 1476. Written in the early 17th century, the play remains a timely meditation on honor and selflessness in the face of oppression. 
    
   Recorded at the DoubleTree Guest Suites, Santa Monica in June 1993. 
    
   Directed by Robert Robinson 
   Producing Director: Susan Albert Loewenberg 
    
   An L.A. Theatre Works full-cast recording starring: 
   Christine Avila as Laurencia 
   Ivonne Coll as Jacinta and Queen Isabel 
   Héctor Elizondo as Commander Fernándo Gómez de Guzmán 
   Jorge Galván as Mengo 
   Carlos Gómez as Frondoso 
   Peter A. Jacobs as Captain Flores and Master Rodrigo Téllez Girón 
   Marabina Jaimes as Pascuala 
   Jonathan Nichols as Barrildo and Cimbranos 
   Al Rodrigo as Leonelo, King Ferdinand, and Soldier 
   Ruben Sierra as Esteban  
   Sam Vlahos as Sergeant, Alonso, and Alderman  
    
   Associate Producer: Robert Robinson  
   Technical Director: Raymond Guarna  
   Second Engineer: Jim Machowsky  
   Technical Advisor: Leo del Aguila  
   Music Director: Gerald Sternbach  
   Guitar performed by Ricardo Gomez

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  T-dola 13

  KazeLoon

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  T-DOLA 13 based on true, real-life events that have taken place in the author KazeLoon's life. This book describes how KazeLoon was feeling when paroling and his transition back into society after doing around thirteen and a half years incarcerated. This audiobook talks about family, prison life, street life, business strategies, rainbow o.g kush, female relations, connections, laws, music in general, music business, etc. 
    
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  Vibrant Interiors - Living Large...

  Andrea Monath Schumacher

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  With exclusive projects and new photography, Vibrant Interiors features the best of Andrea Schumacher Interiors. Inviting, imaginative homes that draw the viewer in and ignite the desire to see more, ultimately revealing Andrea’s creativity and skill at developing energetic, exuberant, personality-filled interiors. Regardless of location or style, the skillfully designed homes are layered with a well-balanced mix of complexity and simplicity; sophisticated yet playful; layered but minimal. This dynamic interplay is compelling, unexpected, and creates conversation. In her debut interior design book, Vibrant Interiors, Andrea explores her creativity and ability to transform interior spaces into something unique for each client.

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  Keyboard Lessons - Advanced...

  Jessica Gilbert

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  Welcome to “Keyboard Lessons: Advanced Techniques and Methods to Playing Keyboard Chords and Scales.” This book serves as an invaluable guide for keyboard players at all skill levels aspiring to elevate their playing and deepen their understanding of music theory. Featuring a carefully structured approach, each chapter methodically builds upon the previous one, fostering seamless progression through the material and allowing you to develop your skills step-by-step.  
  Beginning with the foundation of your musical journey, the book encompasses a diverse range of topics, including chord theory, essential building blocks of music, advanced chord voicings, and finger dexterity development. As you progress through the chapters, you will delve into various techniques and methods for playing keyboard chords and scales, hone your improvisational skills, and immerse yourself in advanced rhythm concepts such as polyrhythms and unusual time signatures.  
  Further chapters discuss chord progression analysis, technical approaches to chord changes, and advanced applications of music theory, equipping you with the tools necessary to create captivating compositions. You will explore topics such as advanced harmony, rhythmic modulation, counterpoint, and sophisticated songwriting techniques, enriching your understanding of music and enhancing your creative capabilities. 

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