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Book SynopsisThis book focuses on Somatic Movement Dance Therapy and the importance of self-regulation and co-regulation. The chapters attend to self-regulating different tissues through movement, breath, sound and the imagination. Throughout the book the author shares processes and practices that support participants to balance their living tissues, moving from sympathetic arousal into parasympathetic ease and release. The study of the autonomic nervous system and how to innervate the parasympathetic through breath awareness, heart-sensing and intero-ception is the central through-line in the book. Uniquely, Williamson attends to the anatomical and physiological complexity underlying the apparent simplicity of somatic movement dance practice. How to sense-perceive and move with attuned awareness of specific body tissues, such the skeletal-muscular and craniosacral system invites the reader into a deep anatomical and physiological excavation of self-regulation. The interconnectivity of fascia, and the importance of cardio-ception, breath awareness and gravity lie at the heart of this book. Sensory-perceptual awareness of the heart is foregrounded as the most important ingredient in the efficacy of practice, as well as gravi-ception, soft-tissue-rolling and fascial unwinding. Includes a collective foreword from Sarah Whatley, Daniel Deslauriers, Celeste Snowber and Karin Rugman This is a must-read practice-as-research book, for under- and postgraduate students, researchers and educators and especially important for practitioners who feel the weight and condescension of the mechanistic paradigm.Trade ReviewDr. Amanda Williamson is a master teacher and opens up a deeply pedagogical space for understanding on multiple levels, with the sensitivity of an open heart and a poetic eye. This book will be a companion for me and for chiropractors, dancers, somatic therapists, doctors, philosophers, educators, body workers, musicians, therapists and all those who want to nurture the body, mind and soul will find this a magnificent resource. -- Professor Celeste Snowber * Simon Fraser University, Canada *An exceptional artist and compassionate teacher, Amanda Williamson brings a rigorously researched knowledge of the body to this book. The wisdom she has gained through her many years of practice infuses her writing: she shares her insights with generosity and sensitivity. It will be a primary source for all those interested in how to tune the body’s sensory-perceptual pathways to support a profoundly holistic approach to health and well-being. -- Professor Sarah Whatley * Chair in Dance and Director: Centre for Dance Research (C-DaRE) *'Amanda Williamson’s Somatic Movement Dance Therapy: The Healing Art of Self-regulation and Co-regulation is an informative text that illuminates the author’s practice and key influences that inform it. She brings her years of experience to create her work—somatic movement dance therapy—based on improvisation, self-regulation, and co-regulation. This book will be of relevance for anyone interested in a therapeutic application of somatic movement and dance, as well as those interested in deepening their understanding of their body through movement, anatomy, physiology, and a non-western lens that moves away from the “[reduction of] mental health to mechanistic approaches” (186). This text is a welcome addition to courses in somatics—a clear example of a therapeutic practice inviting discourse on the application of somatic practices with strong connections to research in science, psychology, and the mind-body-psyche relationship.' -- Hetty King, Journal of Dance EducationTable of ContentsForeword: Transatlantic Reflections Sarah Whatley, Daniel Deslauriers, Celeste Snowber and Karin Rugman Introduction: The Seabed, Waves and Ripples in this Book Autogenic Self-Regulatory Movement Sympathetic Holding and Parasympathetic Release: Vagal Tone and Social Engagement Fulcrums of Support and Soft Tissue Reorganization Co-regulation, Cardio-ception and the Transpersonal Witness Co-regulatory Touch and Somatic Unwinding Sense-Perceiving the Craniosacral System Soft-Tissue-Rolling and Fascial Health Bibliography

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Book SynopsisThe definitive illustrated retrospective on the Oscar-winning director of some of the most resonant and enduring films of all time. For more than five decades, Steven Spielberg has created inspiring, exciting and unforgettable movie magic. Jaws, E.T., the Indiana Jones series, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan and West Side Story are among the many favourites that have thrilled cinema audiences all over the world. They are some of the highest-grossing, most captivating and enduring films of all time contemporary classics that indelibly remain part of our lives. This timely retrospective celebrates more than fifty years of Steven Spielberg's boundless energy and his unwavering commitment to excellence in all areas of his work. Drawing on his many first-person interviews, distinguished writer and critic Richard Schickel provides unique insight on every one of Spielberg's thirty-four major movies. Including a personal foreword by the direct

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Book SynopsisIT’S SHOW TIME! Celebrate Halloween, the holidays, or any special occasion with this official countdown enamel pin set inspired by the beloved horror comedy film Beetlejuice™. The set features 12 one-of-a-kind enamel pins, including fan favorites like the Handbook for the Recently Deceased™, Lydia, and of course Beetlejuice™! Experience one surprise a day and proudly wear or display these pins to show your love for the ghost with the most. DISCOVER 12 UNIQUE ENAMEL PINS: Open a pocket each day and discover 12 exciting pins featuring iconic characters and elements from the film. This deluxe advent calendar is a must-have for any Beetlejuice™ fan. HOLIDAY COUNTDOWN: Countdown to Halloween, Christmas, birthdays, or any special occasion by unwrapping one pin every day for the 12 days leading up to the big day. ADD TO YOUR COLLECTION: Add more fun Beetlejuice™-inspired pro

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Book SynopsisA much-anticipated biography—twenty years in the making—of the entertainer who redefined late-night television and reshaped American culture.In 2002, Bill Zehme landed one of the most coveted assignments for a magazine writer: an interview with Johnny Carson—the only one he’d granted since retiring from hosting The Tonight Show a decade earlier. Zehme was tapped for the Esquire feature story thanks to his years of legendary celebrity profiles, and the resulting piece portrayed Carson as more human being than showbiz legend. Shortly after Carson’s death in 2005 and urged on by many of those closest to Carson, Zehme signed a contract to do an expansive biography. He toiled on the book for nearly a decade—interviewing dozens of Carson’s colleagues and friends and filling up a storage locker with his voluminous research—before a cancer diagnosis and ongoing treatments halted his progress. When he died in 20

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Book SynopsisIn this candid and empowering A to Z of being an actor, Julie Hesmondhalgh draws on her decades of experience on stage and screen – including in massively popular television shows such as Broadchurch, Happy Valley and Coronation Street – to lift the lid on the realities of life in today's industry, and show you how to navigate it. She shares practical advice on preparing for roles (don't be afraid of looking like a dick), managing the ups and downs of your career (and how to be out of work without losing your mind), dealing with failure (and success), not constantly comparing yourself to others (bloody hard, but try), looking after your mental health, and the power of knowing when to say 'no'. Passionate about the arts, she makes a compelling case for their importance to society, but also calls out the industry on where it continues to fall short – including a clear-eyed assessment of what needs to change to make it safer and healthier, more accessible and inclusive. Written with refreshing honesty and self-deprecating humour, An Actor's Alphabet is a book for anyone who dreams of becoming an actor, wants to be a better one, or just wants to learn what being one is really like. 'Endearingly honest, funny and eye-opening. I loved it!' Francesca Martinez 'Like its author, this book is brimming with wisdom, intelligence, empathy and humanity... An absolute must!' Maxine Peake 'This is the best book on acting and being an actor I've read… Julie Hesmondhalgh is the mentor/best friend/guide we all need in these troubled times' Paul Chahidi 'Wonderful… not just a book about acting, but also about life. Us. The world. Humanity. Battling through this shit and finding time for a hug. I adore it.' Russell T Davies 'A must-read, whether you've been on the artist's journey for years or are just starting out' Shobna Gulati 'This book is bold, brash, sincere and angry. It regrets nothing and questions everything… Treasure it like we should treasure Julie' Jack Thorne 'A generous gift to actors, full of honesty, hope and wit. There is loads of tangible advice, not just for acting but for life' Anna Jordan 'Julie's book is honest, challenging and helpful. A great read' Andy NymanTrade Review'Brilliantly conversational and no-nonsense... very personal, focused on the things that mean something to her. She writes with passion; wise words that cover subjects from class to parenting, sex to tax... shows a huge generosity' * Reviews Hub *'Very interesting… has a warmth and humanity that isn't often found in training manuals or self-help books... will be extremely useful for anyone taking their first steps into this unstable industry and will raise plenty of smiles of recognition from more experienced members of the profession, but it will also give the general reader insight into the struggles of forging a long-term career in the performing arts' * British Theatre Guide *'Honest and revealing... Hesmondhalgh has risen imaginatively to the challenge of the A-Z format, and the result is interesting, informative and unusual... the sound advice she gives and the different topics she covers are very relevant to students considering a career in acting or other branches of the profession... She writes with honesty, humour and sincerity... a comprehensive and up-to-date toolkit for all those involved in and teaching within the profession' * Word Matters (Journal of the Society of Teachers of Speech and Drama) *

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Book SynopsisFOREWORD BY ALAN WARNER''A book that sets new standards for rock biography'' GuardianReissued as part of White Rabbit''s Deep Cuts series, On Some Faraway Beach is the first and only ever comprehensive and authoritative biography of Brian Eno, featuring interviews with many of his key collaborators over the years: from Bryan Ferry to David Byrne and Robert Wyatt. First published in 2008, it has been fully revised and updated to cover Eno''s life and creative output since, with brand new material and a new introduction by Alan Warner.''This exceptionally well-written biography duly celebrated [Eno''s] great achievements with Roxy, Bowie, Talking Heads and his own solo work in compelling detail'' Uncut''[An] honourable, authorised attempt to do justice to a mind-bogglingly restless and prolific subject'' Sunday Times

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Book SynopsisA powerful personal journey with multi-platinum country star John Denver, featuring intimate stories and never-before-seen photographs. This memoir from Lowell Norman, a close friend and videographer of the late star, offers a rare and fascinating look inside Denver’s successful but turbulent life.The award-winning country star, John Denver was once described as a complicated man who wrote simple songs. In Rocky Mountain Highway, close friend and videographer, Lowell Norman reveals rare stories and never-before-seen photos of a John Denver that is at turns familiar and shockingly unexpected. He recounts the emotional live performances and the challenges of shooting such a big star. He describes in harrowing detail the frightening experience of being harassed by gun wielding soldiers with Denver on his tours of Africa for The Hunger Project. He tells the riveting story of dangling from a helicopter with a video camera while the intrepid singer tried to swim with hum

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Book SynopsisSelected writings on three decades of popular music from one of the most influential critics of his generation.Spanning three decades worth of astute, acerbic, and overall astounding music writing, Kick Out the Jams is the first large-scale anthology of the work of renowned critic Dave Marsh. Ranging from Elvis Presley to Kurt Cobain, from Nina Simone to Ani DiFranco, from the Beatles to Green Day, the book gives an opinionated, eye-opening overview of 20th-century popular music—offering a portrait not just of an era but of a writer wrestling with the American empire. Every essay bears the distinct Dave Marsh attitude and voice. That passion is evident in a heart-wrenching piece on Cobain’s suicide and legacy; a humorous attack on “Bono’s bullshit;” an indignant look at James Brown and the FBI; deep, revelatory probes into the work of underappreciated artists like Patty Griffin and Alejandro Escovedo; and inspiring insight int

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Book SynopsisFirst as a journalist and then a publicist at Warner Brothers Records for nearly twenty years, Barbara Charone has experienced, first-hand, the changes in the cultural landscape. Access All Areas is a personal, insightful and humorous memoir packed with stories of being on the cultural frontline, from first writing press releases on a typewriter driven by Tip Ex, then as a press officer for heavy metal bands taking the bus up to Donnington Festival with coffee, croissants and the much more popular sulfate. To taking on Madonna, an unknown girl from Detroit, and telling Smash Hits 'you don't have to run the piece if the single doesn't chart', and becoming a true pioneer in music, Charone continues to work with the biggest names in music, including Depeche Mode, Robert Plant, Foo Fighters and Mark Ronson at her agency MBCPR. The story of how a music-loving, budding journalist from a Chicago suburb became the defining music publicist of Trade ReviewBarbara is the quintessential force of nature. In this great memoir her insatiable thirst for beauty and adventure is fabulously quenched, be it by great music, interesting people or ultimately a fine rosé, all for the reader to sit back and enjoy. Of course, having been in the right place at the right time also helps, and every day I thank my lucky stars we crossed paths years ago and I was permitted to join her on such a fabulous adventure. -- Rufus WainwrightFrom Keith Richards to Madonna to Mark Ronson, the inimitable BC is a music industry legend and Access All Areas is the story of a life like no other -- Alexis PetridisBarbara Charone had a massive role in shaping my career over the past 15 years and she's one of the most adored figures in the music industry for good reason. Access All Areas is a warm, funny, boozy take on the last 40 years of the British music industry from the perspective of someone who helped shape it but is also obviously still a massive fan at heart. Her teenager-like enthusiasm for every project and artist she's ever worked beams from very page and as a music trivia junky, I lived for all the 80's Smash Hits-era insider information . . . This book rules -- Mark RonsonI loved this book! Smart, sharp and hilarious -- Suggs

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Book SynopsisThis volume is one of three companion catalogues to an exhibition taking place simultaneously at three venues in Rome on the large-scale projects of Pier Paolo Pasolini. They explore a theme dear to Pasolini — sacredness — with a multidisciplinary approach that will shed a light on his main characteristics as a poet, writer, director, and artist and on the cultural influence he wielded. This catalogue for the exhibition at the Palazzo Barberini connects a selection of paintings from the Gallerie Nazionali as well as other national and international museums to photographs, audio samples, and texts linked to Pasolini. It investigates what we may call “Pasolinian imagery” by focusing on a series of questions, such as: What is Pasolini’s influence on today’s visual culture? To what extent are our observations of past works, their interpretation, and the impressions they elicit indebted to a manner of seeing, an “optical subconscious” of sorts, that Pasolini’s aesthetics and ideology contributed to shaping? Text in English and Italian.Table of Contents6 Foreword Flaminia Gennari Santori 12 Figures of Figures: Pasolini and the Resistance of Images Michele Di Monte 42 Chaplin, Dreyer, Murnau, and the Others. Auteur Cinema in Pasolini’s Filmaking Roberto Chiesi 70 The Caravaggio Theorem Andrea Cortellessa 106 “Cardboard Man” Pier Paolo Pasolini, Accattone, 1961 Philippe-Alain Michaud 130 Prologue | Figures | Epilogue 132 Prologue | The Virtual Body of Images 138 Figure I | The Epiphanic Body 150 Figure II | The Body of the Scandal 162 Figure III | The Body of Grief 172 Figure IV | The Body of the People 184 Epilogue | The Body as Subject 192 Bibliography: Pasolini and Visual Art

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Book SynopsisIn a comprehensively revised and updated new edition, James Naremore provides an illuminating critical account of the films of Stanley Kubrick, from his earliest feature, Fear and Desire (1953), to the posthumously-produced A.I. Artificial Intelligence (Steven Spielberg, 2001). Naremore offers provocative analyses of each of Kubrick's films, considering his emphasis on the absurdity of combat, as in Paths of Glory (1957) and Full Metal Jacket (1987), the failure of scientific reasoning, as in 2001 (1968), and the fascistic impulses in masculine sexuality, as in Dr Strangelove (1964) and Eyes Wide Shut (1999). He argues that while Kubrick was a voracious intellectual and a life-long autodidact, the fascination of his work has less to do with the ideas it espouses than with the emotions it evokes. Combining close readings with new insights into the production histories and cultural contexts of key films, Naremore provides a concise yet thorough discussion that will be useful to students of Kubrick's filmmaking and cinephiles who seek a deeper insight into the work of this perfectionist genius. Revised throughout, this new edition also includes a fully updated bibliography of critical writings on Kubrick's cinema.Table of ContentsList of Figures Acknowledgements for the Revised Edition Acknowledgements for the First Edition Introduction to the New Edition: Kubrick’s Cold Modernism and Major Themes PART I Prologue 1. Portrait of the Late Modernist as a Young Photographer 2. Silence, Exile and Cunning 3. Grotesque Aesthetics PART II Early Kubrick 1. No Other Country but the Mind 2. Dream City PART III Kubrick, Harris, Douglas 1. The Criminal and the Artist 2. Ant Hill 3. Dolores, Lady of Pain PART IV Stanley Kubrick Presents 1. Wargasm 2. Beyond the Stars 3. A Professional Piece of Sinny 4. Duelist 5. Horrorshow PART V Late Kubrick 1. Warriors 2. Lovers PART VI Epilogue 1. Summation 2. Some Unproduced Films 3. Love and Death in A. I. Artificial Intelligence Filmography Select Bibliography Index

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Book Synopsis''The rainbow reaches right across the sky, for miles and miles, and has landed right in the middle of our field. My mother, Alison, is standing at the beginning. I''m sure it''s a beginning, rather than the end, as there''s no pot of gold in sight. The point where everything forms or, perhaps, is not quite formed as yet. That''s my favourite place. A place alive with possibility.''Strange Things Are Happening begins with the wonder of that rainbow, and continues with many escapades down the rabbit hole. From punk and the beginnings of the DIY scene, through Acid House, psychedelia, the rise of electronic dance music and much more, Richard Norris has been involved in countless countercultural revolutions. From misadventures in Amsterdam with Timothy Leary, with Sun Ra at customs, and Shaun Ryder in Joe Strummer''s beaten up Cadillac in Tijuana, to his extraordinarily influential output in The Grid and Beyond The Wizards Sleeve, Richard Norris'' story is one of

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewComedy Bang! Bang! is to podcasts what roasted turkey is to lunch meat. This book is to reading what underpants are to daydreams. * JON HAMM *Everything you'd want in a CBB book: chapters, pages, words, letters, pictures, syllables, winks, gravy, live bees, and, of course, Scott's signature dance! I'm going to read it five more times then go back to sleep. * ADAM SCOTT *I look forward to reading this book. Or at least scanning it for my name. In all honesty, I probably won't read it. * ZACH GALIFIANAKIS *Scott has the most interesting guests, including a guy named Paul F. Tompkins. I've never met him, but everyone says we'd really get along. * GILLIAN JACOBS *I'm feeling a tremendous amount of pressure to write something hilarious about this hilarious book. . . . I've got nothing! But it's hilarious!! * JACK BLACK *Scott's a friend. I met him in kindergarten. (He dropped out of school right after that.) I want to preserve my friendship with him, so: I think the book is unbelievable! * PAUL REUBENS *The Comedy Bang! Bang! book is far better than I expected it to be. Like, when Scott said I had to do a blurb, I kind of dreaded it, but then I actually skimmed it and was like, Holy shit, Aukerman did the work on this one. * THOMAS LENNON *I am scared of how hilarious this book might be. If I'm found dead anytime soon, look to see if this tome is near my lifeless hands and avenge me. * EDGAR WRIGHT *“Impressive . . . Aukerman and his gang of high-powered friends and contributors can tell a funny story. Devotees will love the origin stories and comedy bits from the series’ beloved characters, and the collection’s creative structure may land the show some new fans as well.” * KIRKUS REVIEWS *

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Book SynopsisTwo of Captain Underpants' funniest and most fearsome adventures in one! Includes a full sheet of stickers

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Book SynopsisArguably the most important British post-minimalist composer, Gavin Bryars has worked in classical music, jazz, free improvisation, minimalism, historicism, avant-garde, and experimental music. This new book brings together musicians and academics who have worked with Bryars, each discussing one particular aspect of his work.Trade Review'Listening to The Sinking of the Titanic, Jesus' Blood Never Failed Me Yet, Double Bass Concerto (Farewell to St. Petersburg), Cello Concerto (Farewell to Philosophy) and One Last Bar then Joe Can Sing gave me the distinct impression of a thoughtful, committed composer with a very strong personal voice - always the main issue for me.' - Steve Reich; 'The music of Gavin Bryars falls under no category. It is mongrel, full of sensuality and wit and is deeply moving. He is one of the few composers who can put slapstick and primal emotion alongside each other. He allows you to witness new wonders in the sounds around you by approaching them from a completely new angle. With a third ear maybe?' - Michael OndaatjeTable of ContentsForeword by Steve Reich Preface by David Wordsworth Prologue - an interview with Gavin Bryars 1. Vocal Music - John Potter 2. Choral Music - David Wordsworth 3. Opera - David Wordsworth 4. Jazz and Improvisation - Brian Morton 5. Experimental Music - Virginia Anderson 6. Dance - Roger Heaton 7. Titanic and Jesus' Blood - Brian Morton 8. Orchestral Music - Martin Cotton 9. Notes from a Collaborator - Blake Morrison 10. The Adnan Songbook - Anna Maria Friman 11. The Flower of Friendship - The Gavin Bryars Ensemble - Audrey Riley 12. Bryars and Art School - Simon Strange 13. After Handel's 'Vesper' and the Harpsichord's Dual Life - Mahan Esfahani 14. Tributes - Howard Skempton and Bryn Harrison Epilogue: Career and Evolution - Gavin Bryars Appendices Bryars' Desert Island Discs Catalogue of Works Arrangements by others Discography Contributors Index of Names Acknowledgements

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Book SynopsisFrom the beloved star of Gilmore Girls and the New York Times bestselling author of Talking as Fast as I Can comes a candid, insightful, and wildly entertaining essay collection about her years in show business, featuring stories that range from the sublime to the ridiculous.Lauren Graham has graced countless television screens with her quick wit and larger-than-life personality, earning a reputation as a pop culture icon who always has something to say - and fast. Now Graham shares personal stories about her career in entertainment, from her early days navigating Los Angeles as a struggling actress in a red Volkswagen, to her first appearance on late-night TV, to the challenges of ageing gracefully in Hollywood. With her signature sense of humour and down-to-earth storytelling, she tells all and never spares a detail (as long as she hasn''t forgotten it).In ''R.I.P. Barneys New York'' she writes about an early job as a salesperson at the legendaTrade ReviewWith her signature humour, tenderness and warmth, Lauren Graham offers us another gem of a book in Have I Told You This Already? A read so good it feels like having a hot cup of coffee with the author herself * Rebecca Serle, New York Times bestselling author of One Italian Summer *As funny and warm and charming as Lauren herself * Jenny Han, #1 New York Times bestselling author of To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before series and The Summer I Turned Pretty series *Have I Told You This Already?, Lauren Graham's fourth delicious book of musings, is fast, furious, smart and ridiculously funny. Apparently she's not just our modern day answer to Carole Lombard, she has a generous dose of Dorothy Parker thrown in for good measure. It's not particularly fair, actually. But then again life never is * Amy Sherman-Palladino, creator of Gilmore Girls, Bunheads, and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel *Graham's writing is fresh, sharp and very funny. Her voice invites the reader in, emanating a refreshing opennessthat will make them want to be her best friend * BookPage *While best known as the quirky Lorelai Gilmore on TV's Gilmore Girls, Graham has developed a strong second career as an author... This foray into personal reflections is a charming glimpseinto the life of a relatable and extremely likable actress. Graham's down-to-earth stories are funny and touching; a surefire fourth best-seller * Library Journal *Graham is fast and furiously funny in her latest collection of essays. . . Where Graham leads, we will definitely follow * E! Online *Graham's latest book is an insightful, honest, funny, and moving collection of captivating stories * BuzzFeed *Lauren Graham is candid, genuine and as per usual hilarious in this series of essays giving us that inside look at what it is like being in the public eye, entertaining millions. There is a real wit to her prose, chapters are very readable and it feels like you are having a conversation with a best friend... Such a treat * Glamour * Lauren Graham's fourth delicious book of musings is fast, furious, smart, and ridiculously funny. Apparently she's not just our modern-day answer to Carole Lombard, she has a generous dose of Dorothy Parker thrown in for good measure. It's not particularly fair, actually. But then again, life never is * Amy Sherman-Palladino, creator of Gilmore Girls, Bunheads, and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel *As funny and warm and charming as Lauren herself * Jenny Han, #1 New York Times bestselling author of To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before series and The Summer I Turned Pretty series *With her signature humour, tenderness and warmth, Lauren Graham offers us another gem of a book in Have I Told You This Already? A read so good it feels like having a hot cup of coffee with the author herself * Rebecca Serle, New York Times bestselling author of One Italian Summer *

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Book SynopsisThe Feisty Feminist. The Hot Lesbian. The Desperate Cougar. The Deranged Mother. Doon Mackichan is best known for her comedy characters, but throughout her career there are parts she''s refused to take and stereotypes she''s continually defied.In My Lady Parts, Doon shares her experience on stage, screen and in real life, examining how our culture still expects women to adhere to certain stereotypes - and punishes those who don''t. This is a courageous, vulnerable and empowering account of being a woman in an industry that has been exposed for its deep-rooted sexism.

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Book SynopsisKlein’s madcap romp of a photo-novel brilliantly translates his cult ’60s film into book form Based on the original images and dialogue of William Klein’s 1966 film Who Are You, Polly Maggoo?, this fantastic photo-novel tells the adventures of Polly Maggoo, a star model played by Dorothy McGowan (model for Vogue in the 1960s). The plot unfolds across the fashion world of Polly Maggoo; the world of television (based around the character of director Jean Rochefort); and a magical kingdom of operetta whose crown prince (played by Sami Frey) is in love with the young model. Also featuring in this star-studded cast are Alice Sapritch, Delphine Seyrig, Philippe Noiret, Roland Topor and Jacques Seiler. The publication ingeniously translates into book form the zany universe of the film. Klein’s masterful framing gives exquisite rhythm to its page composition and flow as we follow the crazy adventures of the extraordinary heroine in a madcap race through the streets and rooftops of Paris, all the way up to a distant palace lost in the snow. Born in New York, William Klein (1926–2022) was a multidisciplinary artist whose practice revolutionized photography, particularly fashion and street photography. His fashion work was the subject of several iconic photobooks, including Life Is Good and Good for You in New York (1957) and Tokyo (1964). In the 1980s, he turned to film projects. His works are held in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC, and the Art Institute of Chicago, among others.

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Book SynopsisThis updated fourth edition of Theatre Histories offers a critical overview of global theatre, drama, and performance, spanning a broad wealth of world cultures and periods, integrating them chronologically or thematically, and showing how they have often interacted.Bringing together a group of scholars from a diverse range of backgrounds and approaches to the history of global theater, this introduction to theatre history places theatre into its larger historical contexts and attends to communicationâs role in shaping theatre. Its case studies provide deeper knowledge of selected topics in theater and drama, and its âœThinking Through Theatre Historiesâ boxes discuss important concepts and approaches used in the book.Features of the fully updated fourth edition include: Deeper coverage of East Asian and Latin American theater. Richer treatment of popular culture. More illustrations, photographs, and information about online resources. New case studies, include several written by authoritative scholars on the topic. Pronunciation guidance, both in the text and as audio files online. Timelines. An introduction on historiography. A website with additional case studies, a glossary, recordings of the pronunciation of important non-English terms, and instructor resources. A case studies library listing, including both those in print and online, for greater instructor choice and flexibility. This is an essential textbook for undergraduate courses in theatre history, world theatre and introduction to theatre, and anyone looking for a full and diverse account of the emergence, development, and continuing relevance of theatre to cultures and societies across the world.

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Book SynopsisLike most Mancunians of his age, Sacha Lord''s life has been a tale of two cities. Then and now.Over the past three decades, Sacha has been in the eye of the storm of a musical and cultural revolution, from The Haçienda to The Warehouse Project. He has worked with the music industry?s most iconic acts including the Prodigy, New Order, Snoop Dogg, Fat Boy Slim, Skrillex, Calvin Harris, Four Tet, Fred again ? and has thrown some of the biggest parties that the UK has ever seen.But it wasn?t an easy journey getting there.Tales from the Dancefloor gives readers an all-access pass to the people, music and chaos behind the scenes. From being shot at in a drive-by shooting and dealing with gangs and the criminal underworld, to the excess and demands of some of music?s biggest names, launching the country?s largest urban festival, Parklife, and much more, Sacha reveals all the highs and lows for the very first time.Tales from the Dancefloor, co-authored with bestselling author Luke Bainbridge, is a love letter to the city and the dance floor. This is an incredible story of resilience, creativity and innovation.

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Book SynopsisPlaywright, composer, actor, director, and producer George M. Cohan looms large in musical theater legend. Remembered today for classic tunes like You''re a Grand Old Flag and Give My Regards to Broadway, he has been called the father of musical comedy, and his statue stands in the heart of the New York theater district. Cohan''s early twentieth-century shows and songs captured the spirit of an era when staggering social change gave new urgency to efforts to define Americanism. He was an Irish American who had the audacity to represent himself as the Yankee Doodle emblem of the nation, a vaudevillian who had the nerve to unapologetically climb the ranks and package his lower-brow style as Broadway. In Yankee Doodle Dandy, the first book on Cohan in fifty years, author Elizabeth T. Craft situates Cohan as a central figure of his day. Examining his multifaceted contributions and the various sociocultural identities he came to embody, Craft shows how Cohan and his works indelibly shaped the American cultural landscape. Informative and engaging, this book offers rich reading for Broadway musical aficionados as well as scholars of musical theater and American cultural history.

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Book Synopsis*WINNER OF THE ROYAL PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY STORYTELLING AWARD**SHORTLISTED FOR THE SLIGHTLY FOXED BEST FIRST BIOGRAPHY PRIZE 2023*The lives, loves, adventures and trailblazing musical careers of four extraordinary women from a stunning debut biographer.''Fabulous.'' Sunday Times ''A rare gift.'' Financial Times ''Passionate ... Vivid ... Timely.'' Telegraph ''Readable and inspiring.'' Guardian ''Compelling ... Ambitious ... Poignant.'' Spectator ''Magnificent.'' Kate Mosse ''Riveting.'' Antonia Fraser ''A breath of fresh air.'' Kate Molleson ''Fascinating.'' Alexandra Harris ''Wonderful.'' Claire Tomalin ''Splendid.'' Miranda Seymour ''Remarkable.'' Fiona Maddocks ''Pioneering.'' Andrew Motion ''Brilliant'' Helen PankhurstEthel Smyth (b.1858): Famed for her operas, this trailblazing queer Victorian

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Book SynopsisThis is a complete examination of all the songs from David Bowie's golden years, which extends from his days as a mod saxophonist through to his astonishing 1980 hit album, Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps). His songs run the gamut from extraordinary to esoteric but were always written from the heart.

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Book SynopsisWith a host of accessible, quality new settings, and with pieces based on all the major hymn tunes, these volumes are a must for every church organist''s library.

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Book SynopsisDiscover the Music that Changed EverythingEmbark on a complex and inspiring journey through the last 101 years as told through some of the most memorable hits and the artists behind them.Noah Lefevre, creator of Polyphonic, explores how our favorite music does more than entertain. From Aretha Franklin carving out her own space in what had been considered a man's world by reworking the chauvinistic lyrics to the 1967's hit Respect, to Doja Cat's successful backlash against toxic fans of the digital age; from a broken amplifier on Rocket 88 ushering in the distorted sounds of rock n' roll, to Kendrick Lamar's release of Alright, which became the unofficial anthem to the BLM protestseach song mirrors the strife, change and progress of our country's narrative. In this rich and engrossing guide for music lovers everywhere, you'll discover how a single song can make history.

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Book SynopsisDJ Huw Stephens analyses the highlights of the careers of the most important recording artists that Wales has ever produced, singing in English or Welsh - favourites such as Tom Jones, Shirley Bassey, Dafydd Iwan, Max Boyce, Manic Street Preachers, Super Furry Animals, Adwaith and Kelly Lee Owens. -- Cyngor Llyfrau Cymru

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Book SynopsisPay tribute to the legendary dragon key to the reign of House Targaryen with this official collectible set! Deluxe Collectible: Finely detailed, 3-inch replica of the skull of Balerion the Black Dread, the dragon ridden by Aegon the Conqueror during the War of Conquest and later ridden by King Viserys Lights Up: The candle-altar above which the skull hangs is recreated with a flickering, glowing base Book Included: Also includes a 32-page book featuring full-color photos that highlights the Targaryen dynasty and its relationship with dragons Officially Licensed: An authentic House of the Dragon collectible

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Book SynopsisRock is not just a genre of music. It is a way of being; an attitude. It was a movement that swept and sweeps stages around the world from the 1950s until present day. The universe of rock is a star-studded one; filled with artists and songs that have changed the world with their innovation, their ideas, their thoughts and their style. Almost 70 years since the birth of rock, this book honours the legends that gave it sound, as well as all of us who loved and go on living it.Table of ContentsElvis Presley Chuck Berry Johnny Cash Ray Charles Bob Dylan The Beatles The Rolling Stones The Velvet Underground Jimi Hendrix The Doors The Beach Boys Simon & Garfunkel The Who Frank Zappa Janis Joplin Jefferson Airplane Grateful Dead The Kinks Joni Mitchell Carlos Santana Led Zeppelin Eric Clapton CSN&Y Deep Purple Yes David Bowie Genesis Queen King Crimson Traffic Aerosmith Elton John Black Sabbath Roxy Music Bruce Springsteen Bob Marley Sex Pistols The Clash Patti Smith Talking Heads Kiss Fleetwood Mac AC/DC Ramones John Lennon The Eagles Neil Young Iggy Pop Motörhead Kraftwerk U2 R.E.M. Police Dire Straits Prince Steve Ray Vaughan Guns N’ Roses The Cure Depeche Mode The Smiths New Order Nick Cave Van Halen Red Hot Chili Peppers Simple Minds Tom Petty Metallica Nirvana Foo Fighters Radiohead Oasis Blur Green Day Pearl Jam Rage Against The Machine Soundgarden Coldplay Amy Winehouse Muse Arctic Monkeys

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Book SynopsisA rich and fascinating account of one of music history’s most ancient, varied, and distinctive instrumentsTrade Review“An excellent book, one which should become an important reference work on the instrument for many years to come.”—John Humphries, author of The Early Horn“Unlike anything on the horn to date, packed with detailed information, invaluable on organology. An extensive work.”—Thomas Hiebert, Professor of Music, California State University, Fresno

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Book SynopsisIn OPPENHEIMER Christopher Nolan has fashioned a story of discovery bathed in the light of a thousand suns - but one that is darkened by govrrnment surveillance and the travesty of a trial to which Oppenheimer was subjected.

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