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    Bob Dylan in Minnesota
    LEGO (R) Star Wars (TM): Scouting Time (with Scout Trooper minifigure and swoop bike)
    The History Of Miami Hip Hop
    Davy Crockett
    Beyond Surface Appeal - Literalism, Sensibilities, and Constituencies in the Work of James Carpenter
    An Anthology of Philosophy in Persia
    • 2023

      In the late 90s, the music scene in Miami was at the infancy of becoming the multi-million dollar cultural and artistic force that it is today. Musicians like Pitbull, DJ Khaled, and countless others staked Miami's claim as the newest Mecca for Hip Hop heads and graffiti artists. During this time, The Cipher was created. An independent newspaper that followed the scene and included reviews, interviews, essays, photos, and more, The Cipher was the choice source for discovering Miami's underground. The History of Miami Hip Hop chronicles the ups and downs of this legendary rag during its short tenure. Author John Cordero presents both a memoir of his time as one of the newspaper's creators, and an anthology of some of The Cipher's greatest hits. Both a love letter to The Cipher as well as 1990s Miami, this narrative is an essential chapter in the history of Hip Hop's third coast.

      The History Of Miami Hip Hop
    • 2023
    • 2023

      Bob Dylan born in Duluth in Minnesota, grew up in Hibbing, Minnesota and cut his musical teeth in the folk scene of Dinkytown, Minnesota. This book brings together wonderful stories from each of these key locations and provides detailed information about the roots and the early life of Bob Dylan. číst celé

      Bob Dylan in Minnesota
    • 2023

      Elvis Presley was born on January 8th, 1935, in a shack in Tupelo, Mississippi. Though he was born a twin, his brother - who had been named Jess Garon - was tragically stillborn. Elvis died on August 16th, 1977, at the age of just 42, in his Graceland mansion. His death marked something significant in the collective mind, like the assassinations of John F. Kennedy, Robert Kennedy, or Martin Luther King. Conspiracy theories took off about the circumstances surrounding his death: Was Elvis murdered by the mob? Was his death faked? Did Elvis commit suicide? Is he still alive? This book sheds new light on many of these questions, while also celebrating his music and legacy. Elvis Presley played a central and vital role in the development of Rockabilly music, drawing as he did on a vast range of styles, from the Gospel music of his southern youth to the country music of the Midwest. This book is dedicated to Elvis: the artist, the human being, and The King.

      Elvis Presley
    • 2023

      Society of Shame

      • 368 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      "In this timely and witty combination of So You've Been Publicly Shamed and Where'd You Go, Bernadette? a viral photo of a politician's wife's "feminine hygiene malfunction" catapults her to unwanted fame in a story that's both a satire of social media stardom and internet activism, and a tender mother-daughter tale. Kathleen Held's life is turned upside down when she arrives home to find her house on fire and her husband on the front lawn in his underwear. But the scandal that emerges is not that Bill, who's running for Senate, is having a painfully cliched affair with one of his young staffers: it's that the eyewitness photographing the scene accidentally captures a period stain on the back of Kathleen's pants. Overnight, Kathleen finds herself the unwitting figurehead for a social media-centered women's right movement, #YesWeBleed. Humiliated, Kathleen desperately seeks a way to hide from the spotlight. But when she stumbles upon the Society of Shame--led by the infamous author Danica Bellevue--Kathleen finds herself part of a group who are all working to change their lives after their own scandals. Using the teachings of the society, Kathleen channels her newfound fame as a means to reap the benefits of her humiliation and reclaim herself. But as she ascends to celebrity status, Kathleen's growing obsession with maintaining her popularity online threatens her most important relationship IRL: that with her budding activist daughter, Aggie. Hilarious and heartfelt, The Society of Shame is a pitch-perfect romp through politics and the perils of being "extremely online"-without losing your sanity or your true self"-- Provided by publisher

      Society of Shame
    • 2023

      ‘Evokes the thrill of the chase’ SPECTATOR ‘This book is a revelation’ THE HERALD ‘Baird writes with gusto . . . her remarkable book can guide all of us back towards the light’ SCOTTISH DAILY MAIL

      Meetings with Moths
    • 2012
    • 2008

      An Anthology of Philosophy in Persia

      • 390 pages
      • 14 hours of reading
      4.8(11)Add rating

      The tradition of philosophy in the Persian-speaking world is rich, creative and diverse. Extending over a period of more than two millennia, and showcasing translations by scholars, this anthology offers bibliographical references throughout. číst celé

      An Anthology of Philosophy in Persia
    • 1986