The Summoning of the Stones is a compelling true-life story with an ending so extraordinary, that it might just catch you unawares. Is it conceivable that the pulse of ancestral Celtic guidance can mingle with the forces of the ancient Australian Dreamtime? The telling of The Summoning of the Stones was initially motivated by the reality of the shattered lives and ambitions, the unfulfilled promise of a young nation's best, bravest and brightest. It soon became apparent their loss was entirely manipulated by a government's belief in the dynasty of the British Empire. Once enlisted, the safety of young men was shown no regard and they were forced to face death over and over, directed by ominous and inept planners. Death was inevitable for many. Despite the passing of 100 years, a truly remarkable spiritual return home to Country is contemplated for one of the fallen. The author's belief in family, his seduction into the world of ancestral Irish intervention and his own deep Australian beliefs. Never say never. Extraordinary fingers are at play in Summoning the Stones. If you feel belongings that can have no possible scientific explanation, or in the power of ancestors to guide your actions, this is a story for you. If you are able to tune into your earliest origins and if you can listen to the deep heartbeat of Country, the ancient rhythm of Australia, you too will be captured by this uplifting story." -- Back cover.
The author takes direct aim at currently held positions on science, philosophy, and religion by closely examining facts. Convinced there is an underlying simplicity to complicated and vague issues that beguile our thinking, the author set out to find a simple formula that provides answers. How we have learned what we learned and become what we have become begins with recognizing we are part of a universe comprised of three of something at every level. Hence the term Triology. Scientific, philosophical and religious ideas, theories and beliefs are challenged and shown to be not only wrong, but aberrations of truth and common sense. Principle among these are intelligence and time, concepts that have been presented in confusing and vague terms, leading to greater confusion and fallacies. While the author does not present new facts, his application is fresh, clear, and simple, not resorting to mystical concoctions.
Bruton's debut novel offers an entertaining perspective into a generation's struggles with prolonged adolescence and the awkward, humorous, and sometimes embarrassing moments of entering adulthood.
YouTube sensations Dan Howell (danisnotonfire) and Phil Lester (AmazingPhil) were just two awkward guys who shared their lives on the Internet…until now. Dan Howell and Phil Lester, avoiders of human contact and direct sunlight, actually went outside. Traveling around the world on tour, they have collected hundreds of exclusive, intimate, and funny photos, as well as revealing and candid side notes, to show the behind-the-scenes story of their adventure. Fans of Dan and Phil’s #1 New York Times bestseller, The Amazing Book Is Not on Fire, and their more than 10 million YouTube subscribers will love this full-color book featuring never-before-seen photos and stories from Dan and Phil.
While the 1960s may have been a decade of significant upheaval in America, it was also one of the richest periods in musical theatre history. Shows produced on Broadway during this time include such classics as Bye, Bye Birdie; Cabaret; Camelot; Hello Dolly!; Fiddler on the Roof; How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying; Oliver!; and Man of La Mancha. Performers such as Dick Van Dyke, Anthony Newley, Jerry Orbach, and Barbara Streisand made their marks, and other talents—such as Bob Fosse, John Kander, Fred Ebb, Alan Jay Lerner, Frederick Loewe, Jerome Robbins, and Stephen Sondheim—also contributed to shows. In The Complete Book of 1960s Broadway Musicals, Dan Dietz examines every musical and revue that opened on Broadway during the 1960s. In addition to providing details on every hit and flop, Dietz includes revivals and one-man and one-woman shows that centered on stars like Jack Benny, Maurice Chevalier, Marlene Dietrich, Danny Kaye, Yves Montand, and Lena Horne. Each entry consists of: Opening and closing dates Plot summaries Cast members Number of performances Names of all important personnel, including writers, composers, directors, choreographers, producers, and musical directors Musical numbers and the names of performers who introduced the songs Production data, including information about tryouts Source material Critical commentary Tony awards and nominations Details about London and other foreign productions In addition to entries for each production, the book offers numerous appendixes: a discography, film and television versions, published scripts, Gilbert and Sullivan operettas, and lists of productions by the New York City Center Light Opera Company, the New York City Opera Company, and the Music Theatre of Lincoln Center. A treasure trove of information,this significant resource will be of use to scholars, historians, and casual fans of one of the greatest decades in musical theatre history.
Here is one man's uproarious, adventuresome journey through the 20th century: from Main-Line debutante parties to the Battle of the Coral Sea, from affluence in the Roaring '20s to poverty in the Great Depression and more.
Confluence reveals workout tips for seniors, untested business ideas, and insights on how best to liberate copper ore from its gangue. If you want to galvanize steel or order a pandemic burger with fries and a caramel fudge shake, this book is for you. "At times, relevant." Carl Fortas, Landscape Manager "Determined." Marcia Porch, Retiree
Despite the stock market crash of October 1929, thousands of theatregoers still flocked to the Great White Way throughout the country’s darkest years. In keeping with the Depression and the events leading up to World War II, 1930s Broadway was distinguished by numerous political revues and musicals, including three by George Gershwin (Strike Up the Band, Of Thee I Sing, and Let ’Em Eat Cake). The decade also saw the last musicals by Gershwin, Jerome Kern, and Vincent Youmans; found Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart in full flower; and introduced both Kurt Weill and Harold Arlen’s music to Broadway. In The Complete Book of 1930s Broadway Musicals, Dan Dietz examines in detail every musical that opened on Broadway from 1930 through 1939. This book discusses the era’s major successes, notorious failures, and musicals that closed during their pre-Broadway tryouts. It includes such shows as Anything Goes, As Thousands Cheer, Babes in Arms, The Boys from Syracuse, The Cradle Will Rock, The Green Pastures, Hellzapoppin, Hot Mikado, Porgy and Bess, Roberta, and various editions of Ziegfeld Follies. Each entry contains the following information: Plot summary Cast members Names of all important personnel, including writers, composers, directors, choreographers, producers, and musical directors Opening and closing dates Number of performances Critical commentary Musical numbers and the performers who introduced the songs Production data, including information about tryouts Source material Details about London and other foreign productions Besides separate entries for each production, the book offers numerous appendixes, including a discography, filmography, and list of published scripts, as well as lists of black-themed and Jewish-themed productions. This comprehensive book contains a wealth of information and provides a comprehensive view of each show. The Complete Book of 1930s Broadway Musicals will be of use to scholars, historians, and casual fans of one of the greatest decades in musical theatre history.
It’s the last day of school before Christmas vacation and Alex, Chase, and the rest of Mrs. Walter’s fifth-grade class couldn’t wish more for the final bell to ring. But the day takes a crazy turn when a mysterious meteorite crashes through the classroom window—and a genie pops out! Bob, as he’s called, is willing to grant only one wish for the class to share, and if they can’t agree on something before the bell rings in an hour, they’ll get nothing at all. What follows is a debate that is at turns thought-provoking and hilarious—and at all times irresistible.
Natural and Necessary Unions is a history for our time. It shows that the choice between 'union and independence' that shapes current debates about the future of the United Kingdom in the age of Brexit is a false one. Against the countervailing currents of hegemony and fragmentation that range across centuries - from the economic dominance of southern England and the burdens of social democracy to the rise of separatist nationalisms and European integration - unionists struggled to make a union-state that would protect the independence of its citizens and communities from these wider forces. Natural and Necessary Unions tells the story of how the quest for autonomy shaped the history of three communities: Scotland, Ireland, and Northumbria. It charts the different choices these societies made about their relationships within the British Isles and in wider international society, crystallizing in the choice that must be made again between the British and European unions. From these wildly differing experiences, Scotland's devolution emerges as an enviable middle-ground, compared to Ireland's satellite status and the hyper-centralism of England. Drawing on a wealth of evidence from polls to poetry, and a cast of characters ranging from Edmund Burke and Gordon Brown to Gerry Adams and Alex Salmond, Natural and Necessary Unions points the way to a new unionist politics for the twenty-first century.
MINISERIES PREMIERE THE NEXT CHAPTER OF THE COBRA THREAT BEGINS HERE.?Ê James McCullen Destro XXIV is the man behind M.A.R.S. Industries, the undisputed leader in providing high-tech weapons to world powersÉfor the right price.Ê But the emergence of Energon has changed everything.ÊÊ As DestroÕs ambitions grow, the ÒCrimson TwinsÓ Tomax and Xamot Paoli emerge to destroy their competition, and Cobra Commander realizes his current ally could be his future greatest enemy.Ê Acclaimed writer DAN WATTERS (UNIVERSAL MONSTERS: CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON LIVES!, Loki) and artist **ANDREI BRESSAN **(DARK RIDE, BIRTHRIGHT) change the balance of power in the Energon Universe forever.
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