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Featuring exclusive additional content and guest contributions from Chris Stein and Clem Burke. 'I was saying things in songs that female singers didn't really say back then. I wasn't submissive or begging him to come back, I was kicking his ass, kicking him out, kicking my own ass too. My Blondie character was an inflatable doll but with a dark, provocative, aggressive side. I was playing it up, yet I was very serious.' BRAVE, BEAUTIFUL AND BORN TO BE PUNK DEBBIE HARRY is a musician, actor, activist and the iconic face of New York City cool. As the front-woman of Blondie, she and the band forged a new sound that brought together the worlds of rock, punk, disco, reggae and hip-hop to create some of the most beloved pop songs of all time. As a muse, she collaborated with some of the boldest artists of the past four decades. The scope of Debbie Harry's impact on our culture has been matched only by her reticence to reveal her rich inner life - until now. In an arresting mix of visceral, soulful storytelling and stunning visuals that includes never-before-seen photographs, bespoke illustrations and fan art installations, Face It upends the standard music memoir while delivering a truly prismatic portrait. With all the grit, grime, and glory recounted in intimate detail, Face It recreates the downtown scene of 1970s New York City, where Blondie played alongside the Ramones, Television, Talking Heads, Iggy Pop and David Bowie. Following her path from glorious commercial success to heroin addiction, the near-death of partner Chris Stein, a heart-wrenching bankruptcy, and Blondie's break-up as a band to her multifaceted acting career in more than thirty films, a stunning solo career and the triumphant return of her band, and her tireless advocacy for the environment and LGBTQ rights, Face It is a cinematic story of a woman who made her own path, and set the standard for a generation of artists who followed in her footsteps - a memoir as dynamic as its subject.

Chris Stein, Debbie Harry (Author), Alannah Currie, Chris Stein, Clem Burke, Gary Valentine (Narrator)

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The Best Binaural Beats Collection - Conscious to Relaxation: Volume 2 - Conscious to Relaxation

Binaural beats result from hearing 2 dissimilar frequencies in each ear so headphones are required. If you hear two different frequencies in each ear, you'll hear the difference between two as a binaural beat. Listening to binaural beats may increase particular brainwave frequencies. Our brain mimics the frequencies we hear in the beat. If you wish to better your alpha brainwaves, listen to a binaural beat in the alpha range. This is called entrainment or frequency-following response. If you wish to relax, practice stress reduction, learn to meditate, or evoke the Relaxation Response download and listen to these binaural beat MP3 files. There are various ones that use different frequencies and patterns. Most have descriptions you can utilize to help decide which one(s) to use. You might find these binaural beat files helpful while learning how to meditate. Utilize them to get started. Or you might find them of use on a more regular basis. The only way to learn is to try them yourself and determine what works best for you. Beta brainwaves (13-40 Hz) are associated with active thinking and concentration. Alpha brainwaves (7-13 Hz) are associated with relaxation and/or drowsiness. Theta brainwaves (4-7 Hz) are associated with dreams, meditation, and REM sleep.

Empowered Living (Author), Empowered Living (Narrator)

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Blues

From the revered Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and writer, comes his National Bestseller on one of the world's oldest and most popular activities, fishing. Presented in narrative form as a conversation between a Fisherman and the Stranger, Hersey draws upon his own experiences and passion as the fisherman reflects on the age old sport, offering his own insights and thoughts. From the depths of the ocean to the creatures near the shore, Hersey perfectly answers why fishing has been such an integral part of humanity. "Almost no one has answered "why fish?" better than Mr. Hersey . . . what he does best of all is evoke wonder."-New York Times Book Review "Blues is, of course, about much more than the pleasures and techniqu3es of fishing; it is, as Fisherman tells Stranger, about interconnections-the ties between mankind and the natural world, among others."-The New Yorker "Wonderful . . . He gives us a rich and vivid sense of ocean life. . . . The whole thing is as stately as a minuet, and as graceful."-Chicago Sun-Times

John Hersey (Author), Norman Dietz (Narrator)

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Crossroads: In Search of the Moments that Changed Music

Standing at the crossroads - the Mississippi crossroads of Robert Johnson and the devil's infamous meeting - Mark Radcliffe found himself facing his own personal crunch point. Aged sixty, he had just mourned the death of his father, only to be handed a diagnosis of mouth and throat cancer. This momentous time in his life, and being at the most famous junction in music history, led Radcliffe to think about the pivotal tracks in music and how the musicians who wrote and performed them - from Woodie Guthrie to Gloria Gaynor, Kurt Cobain to Bob Marley - had reached the crossroads that led to such epoch-changing music. In this warm, intimate account of music and its power to transform our lives, Radcliffe takes a personal journey through these touchstone tracks, looking at the story behind the records and his own experiences as he goes in search of these moments.

Mark Radcliffe (Author), Mark Radcliffe (Narrator)

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Directing Actors: Creating Memorable Performances for Film and Television

Judith Weston (Author), Judith Weston (Narrator)

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Hope, Never Fear

Award-winning photographer Callie Shell presents an intimate and moving portrait of Barack and Michelle Obama and the presidency that made history. This unique look behind the curtains spans more than eight years, following the journey from the Obama's family home in Chicago to the most powerful house in the United States. An in-depth introduction written and read by Shell is followed by a collection of personal stories from her time spent with the Obamas. These uniquely intimate anecdotes are interwoven with inspiring excerpts from live speeches by Barack and Michelle Obama, that reveal their warmth, compassion, and unending commitment to service. Hope, Never Fear: A Personal Portrait of the Obamas, the audiobook, provides an affecting and deeply personal insight into this extraordinary couple who inspired and empowered millions of people around the world. The audiobook edition features the following recordings of live speeches, among others: Democratic National Convention, Denver, Colorado, USA, August 25, 2008 Democratic National Convention, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, September 4, 2012 State of the Union Address, United States House of Representatives, Washington, DC, USA, January 28, 2014 United Nations General Assembly, New York City, New York, USA, September 24, 2014 State of the Union Address, United States House of Representatives, Washington, DC, USA, January 13, 2016 Democratic National Convention, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, July 27, 2016 Interview with Oprah Winfrey, the White House, Washington, DC, USA, December 19, 2016 (Audio Courtesy of Harpo. Inc.) Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture, Johannesburg, South Africa, July 17, 2018 © 2019 Callie Shell, ℗ 2019 Blackwell and Ruth Limited Produced by Blackwell & Ruth for Chronicle Books Audio All rights reserved

Callie Shell (Author), Callie Shell (Narrator)

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The Show Won't Go On: The Most Shocking, Bizarre, and Historic Deaths of Performers Onstage

There has never been a show business book quite like The Show Won't Go On, the first comprehensive study of a bizarre phenomenon: performers who died onstage. From the comedy magician who dropped dead on live television to the amateur thespian who expired during a play called The Art of Murder, the book is a celebration of lives both famous and obscure, as well as a dramatic and accurate recounting of events leading to the moments they died 'doing what they loved.' The Show Won't Go On covers almost every genre of entertainment, and is full of unearthed anecdotes, exclusive interviews, colorful characters, and ironic twists.

Burt Kearns, Jeff Abraham (Author), Michael Butler Murray (Narrator)

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Do Sing: Reclaim your voice. Find your singing tribe

Singing is one thing, but singing together is something else. Powerful and uplifting, group singing creates deep human connections and benefits our wellbeing. And it's fun. Vocal leader James Sills believes that group singing has the power to change lives. It is a joyful expression of our humanity that gives us purpose, encourages us to be fully present, and helps us to foster social bonds. In Do Sing, James invites us to look back on our singing journey. Was there a time when you stopped singing or were told you couldn't sing? Do certain songs trigger happy memories? With exercises to help unlock your voice, improve breathing, release tension, and a few simple songs to get started, Do Sing will help you to overcome (often deep-rooted) inhibitions and reawaken a love of singing. Do Sing is a welcome remedy to the demands of modern life - and an invitation to experience the joy of group singing for yourself.

James Sills (Author), James Sills (Narrator)

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Twin Flames Love is Blind: Are You Ready For The Truth?

What you're about to read might stir your emotions or break your mental patterns of being. It may even send you into doubt. Or it may just re-awaken you to the fact that love really is blind. What story have you been sold on? I could be the only person willing to tell you. Maybe you'll listen; maybe you won't. The only thing that matters is that you take back your power and decide for yourself. Rediscover all the potential lovers that have passed you by since Twin Flame came to town.

Jay R. Charles (Author), Carol Weakland (Narrator)

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Time is the Thing a Body Moves Through

How do the bodies we inhabit affect our relationship with art? How does art affect our relationship to our bodies? T Fleischmann uses Felix Gonzáles-Torres's artwork-piles of candy, stacks of paper, puzzles-as a path through questions of love and loss, violence and rejuvenation, gender and sexuality. From the back porches of Buffalo to the galleries of New York and L.A. and the farmhouses of rural Tennessee, artwork acts as still points, sites for reflection situated in lived experience. Fleischmann combines serious engagement with warmth and clarity of prose, reveling in the experiences and pleasures of art and the body, identity, and community.

T Fleischmann (Author), Joel Froomkin (Narrator)

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Abbott and Costello: Joining the Merchant Marines

Abbott and Costello were one of the most popular duo comedy teams in history on radio and television. William (Bud) as Abbott and Lou Costello (born Louis Francis Cristillo). The two comedians first worked together in 1935 at the Eltinge Burlesque Theater on 42nd Street in New York. They became famous for their most popular act, 'Who's on First?' whose rapid-fire word play and comprehension confusion set the preponderant framework for most of their best-known routines. Digitally remastered by DDT Recordings.

Ddt Recordings (Author), A Full Cast (Narrator)

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Abbott and Costello: Lou Goes to the Racetrack to Lose Money

Abbott and Costello were one of the most popular duo comedy teams in history on radio and television. William (Bud) as Abbott and Lou Costello (born Louis Francis Cristillo). The two comedians first worked together in 1935 at the Eltinge Burlesque Theater on 42nd Street in New York. They became famous for their most popular act, ''Who's on First?'' whose rapid-fire word play and comprehension confusion set the preponderant framework for most of their best-known routines. Digitally remastered by DDT Recordings.

Ddt Recordings (Author), A Full Cast (Narrator)

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