John Lennon was a pivotal figure in 20th-century popular music, whose influence extends beyond melody into activism. His early work with The Beatles defined an era, but his solo career revealed deeper intellectual and political ideas. Lennon's songwriting often explored themes of peace and social change with a rebellious spirit and acerbic wit. His songs became anthems for generations, underscoring his enduring cultural impact.
On Your Special Day, Enjoy the Wit and Wisdom of John Lennon, Rock's Greatest Dreamer
98 pages
4 hours of reading
Celebrating the wisdom and creativity of John Lennon, this birthday gift book compiles a collection of his most inspiring quotations. It captures his unique perspective on love, peace, and individuality, making it a thoughtful present for fans and admirers. Each quote is a reflection of his artistic spirit and philosophical insights, perfect for those seeking motivation and introspection. Ideal for special occasions, this book serves as a tribute to Lennon's enduring legacy.
The perfect introduction to chess, whether you're a budding master or you've
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of the world's greatest players, there's also unusual trivia and unbelievable
true chess stories from history.
This study examines the waves of graffiti that occur before, during, and after a conflict—important tools of political resistance that make protest visible and material.Graffiti makes for messy politics. In film and television, it is often used to create a sense of danger or lawlessness. In bathroom stalls, it is the disembodied expression of gossip, lewdness, or confession. But it is also a resistive tool of protest, making visible the disparate voices and interests that come together to make a movement.In Conflict Graffiti , John Lennon dives into the many permutations of graffiti in conflict zones—ranging from the protest graffiti of the Black Lives Matter movement in Ferguson and the Tahrir Square demonstrations in Egypt, to the tourist-attraction murals on the Israeli Separation Wall and the street art that has rebranded Detroit and post-Katrina New Orleans. Graffiti has played a crucial role in the revolutionary movements of these locales, but as the conflict subsides a new graffiti and street art scene emerges—often one that ushers in postconflict consumerism, gentrification, militarization, and anesthetized forgetting.Graffiti has an unstable afterlife, fated to be added to, transformed, overlaid, photographed, reinterpreted, or painted over. But as Lennon concludes, when protest movements change and adapt, graffiti is also uniquely suited to shapeshift with them.
In this gorgeously illustrated picture book, the universally loved words to
With a Little Help from My Friends come vividly to life, showing that
sometimes, all you need is a little help from your friends!--
