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Author : Anita Bradt
Release : 2007
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Book Synopsis The Cusp of Greatness by : Anita Bradt
Download or read book The Cusp of Greatness written by Anita Bradt. This book was released on 2007. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Mark Waddell
Release : 2016-04-17
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Book Synopsis On the Cusp of Greatness by : Mark Waddell
Download or read book On the Cusp of Greatness written by Mark Waddell. This book was released on 2016-04-17. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first collection of poetry from Mark Waddell; a new breed of comedy-poet-libertine for a modern generation.
Author : Zafar Iqbal Mohsin
Release : 2024-05-09
Genre : Antiques & Collectibles
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Book Synopsis The Rise of Stefon Diggs by : Zafar Iqbal Mohsin
Download or read book The Rise of Stefon Diggs written by Zafar Iqbal Mohsin. This book was released on 2024-05-09. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stefon Diggs, an eminent NFL-wide recipient, rises above the limits of the turf, making a permanent imprint on his local area through his magnanimous undertakings. Past his remarkable accomplishments on the football field, Diggs remains an image of trust and motivation, devoting himself to having a constructive outcome for the existence of others. Through his not-for-profit association, Pharagharph, he engages oppressed youth, furnishing them with assets and support to understand their true capacity. From arranging youth football camps to leading mentorship programs, Diggs is focused on supporting the future, imparting in them the upsides of difficult work and steadiness. Be that as it may, his impact stretches beyond organized programs; he effectively draws in the local area, offering his time and assets to help neighborhood schools, good causes, and associations. Whether visiting youngsters in clinics or talking on occasion, Diggs focuses on making certified associations and offering uplifting statements. As far as he might be concerned, magnanimity isn't simply an obligation but an honor, established in his confidence in the extraordinary force of generosity and sympathy. As he proceeds with his excursion past the bounds of the football field, Stefon Diggs stays relentless in his obligation to leave a tradition of liberality, compassion, and positive change. Through his resolute commitment to offering in return, he embodies the idea that genuine significance reaches a long way past athletic accomplishments, leaving a getting-through influence on those he contacts.
Author : Bryan McCann
Release : 2018-11-29
Genre : Music
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Book Synopsis João Gilberto and Stan Getz's Getz/Gilberto by : Bryan McCann
Download or read book João Gilberto and Stan Getz's Getz/Gilberto written by Bryan McCann. This book was released on 2018-11-29. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most die-hard Brazilian music fans would argue that Getz/Gilberto, the iconic 1964 album featuring "The Girl from Ipanema," is not the best bossa nova record. Yet we've all heard "The Girl from Ipanema" as background music in a thousand anodyne settings, from cocktail parties to telephone hold music. So how did Getz/Gilberto become the Brazilian album known around the world, crossing generational and demographic divides? Bryan McCann traces the history and making of Getz/Gilberto as a musical collaboration between leading figure of bossa nova João Gilberto and Philadelphia-born and New York-raised cool jazz artist Stan Getz. McCann also reveals the contributions of the less-understood participants (Astrud Gilberto's unrehearsed, English-language vocals; Creed Taylor's immaculate production; Olga Albizu's arresting, abstract-expressionist cover art) to show how a perfect balance of talents led to not just a great album, but a global pop sensation. And he explains how Getz/Gilberto emerged from the context of Bossa Nova Rio de Janeiro, the brief period when the subtle harmonies and aching melodies of bossa nova seemed to distill the spirit of a modernizing, sensuous city. 33 1/3 Global, a series related to but independent from 33 1/3, takes the format of the original series of short, music-based books and brings the focus to music throughout the world. With initial volumes focusing on Japanese and Brazilian music, the series will also include volumes on the popular music of Australia/Oceania, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and more.
Author : Mary Lawrence
Release : 2016-02-01
Genre : Fiction
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Book Rating : 135/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Death of an Alchemist by : Mary Lawrence
Download or read book Death of an Alchemist written by Mary Lawrence. This book was released on 2016-02-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Colorful alchemical lore and a vividly imagined 1543 London enrich Lawrence’s engaging . . . sequel to . . . The Alchemist’s Daughter.”—Publishers Weekly In the mid sixteenth century, Henry VIII sits on the throne, and Bianca Goddard tends to the sick and suffering in London’s slums, where disease can take a life as quickly as murder . . . For years, alchemist Ferris Stannum has devoted himself to developing the Elixir of Life, the reputed serum of immortality. Having tested his remedy successfully on an animal, Stannum intends to send his alchemy journal to a colleague in Cairo for confirmation. But the next day his body is found and the journal is gone. Bianca, the daughter of an alchemist, is well acquainted with the mystical healing arts. When her husband John falls ill with the sweating sickness, she dares to hope Stannum’s journal could contain the secret to his recovery. But first she must solve the alchemist’s murder. As she ventures into a world of treachery and deceit, Stannum’s death is only the first in a series of murders—and Bianca’s quest becomes a matter of life and death, not only for her husband, but for herself . . . Praise for The Alchemist’s Daughter “Unique characters, a twisty plot and a bold, bright heroine . . . Mystery and Tudor fans alike will raise a glass to this new series.”—Karen Harper, New York Times bestselling author “A realistic evocation of 16th century London’s underside. The various strands of the plot are so skillfully plaited together.”—Fiona Buckley, author of the Ursula Blanchard Mysteries
