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In Clothes...And Other Things that Matter, Alexandra Shulman delves into her own life to look at the emotions, ambitions, expectations and meanings behind the way we dress. From the bra to the bikini, the trench coat to trainers, the slip dress to the suit, she explores their meaning in women's lives and how our wardrobes intersect with the larger world - the career ladder, motherhood, romance, sexual identity, ambition, failure, body image and celebrity.

En el año 2000, Marc Randolph y Reed Hastings pasaban por uno de sus peores momentos personales. La empresa en la que habían invertido todos sus ahorros, esfuerzos y dos años de trabajo estaba a punto de naufragar. Su idea de crear una empresa de alquiler de DVD por correo sin multas por retornos tardíos, a pesar de su éxito moderado, se demostraba incapaz de dar beneficios. Tomaron entonces medidas desesperadas. Viajaron a Dallas para ofrecérsela a su mayor competidor, Blockbuster, por 50 millones de dólares. La respuesta fue tajante: "Largaos."

Women know what it’s like to feel powerless. We have had power taken from us and used over us, and sometimes we have had to give it away for our own safety. But when power is built internally, it is stronger and more enduring than that bestowed externally. In Power, renowned leadership coach Kemi Nekvapil introduces a new framework for cultivating your power from the inside out.

Amplified offers a fresh, innovative way to relate to and experience music. The audiobook shows the listener how to use the power of music in their everyday life - to awaken creativity, improve their well-being, deepen relationships, and amplify their true potential. Through a combination of personal stories, scientific research, inspiring anecdotes, and practical exercises, Frank Fitzpatrick provides us with a time-tested musical path to greater health and happiness.

The Dark Feminine is the part of the universal Divine Feminine that has been ignored, suppressed, demonized, and outcast by a society that prefers women to be sweet, silent, and of service. She is the energy of mystery, creativity, healing, growth, and change, and she exists within all people of all genders.

In this sweeping history of popular music in the United States, NPR's acclaimed music critic examines how popular music shapes fundamental American ideas and beliefs, allowing us to communicate difficult emotions and truths about our most fraught social issues, most notably sex and race.

In 2010—long before the release of Lemonade—Professor Kevin Allred created the university course "Politicizing Beyonce" to both wide acclaim and controversy. He outlines his pedagogical philosophy in Ain't I a Diva?, exploring the process of teaching Beyonce and what it means to use a superstar to blow up the canon. Allred brings his syllabus to life by pairing music videos and songs with historical and academic texts, and combines analysis with classroom anecdotes.

Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason knows and feels the transformative power of music as much as any musician alive. From winning the prestigious BBC Young Musician Award to performing at Harry and Meghan’s wedding; from Bach’s solo suites to Bob Marley’s reggae; his ferocious passion shines through in every single performance, whether in a packed-out concert hall or on record.

Children of the Stone chronicles Ramzi's journey - from stone thrower to music student to school founder - and shows how through his love of music he created something lasting and beautiful in a land torn by violence and war. This is a story about the power of music, but also about freedom and conflict, determination and vision.

From sold-out tours and standing ovations to Uber shifts and sold houses, drummer Gordy Marshall knows what it means to face the silence. In The Resilient Musician, he shares the raw, often funny, and always honest story of what happens when life hits pause-and how topress play again. This is not just a memoir, it’s more a roadmap for anyone who’s ever been knocked sideways and wondered how to get back up. Whether you’re a musician, a dreamer, a reinvention artist, or just someone trying to find the beat again, Gordy’s story offers more than inspiration — it offers truth.

Whether you’re a producer, screenwriter, filmmaker, or other creative, you probably have a project that needs constant exposure, or a product to promote. But how do you rise above the noise? In Crowdsourcing for Filmmakers: Indie Film and the Power of the Crowd, Richard Botto explains how to put crowdsourcing to use for your creative project, using social media, networking, branding, crowdfunding, and an understanding of your audience to build effective crowdsourcing campaigns, sourcing everything from film equipment to shooting locations.

Fun, bright, and playful, power pop is a sometimes adored, sometimes maligned, often misunderstood genre of music. From its heyday in the '70s and '80s to its resurgence in the '90s and '00s, power pop has meant many things to many people. In Go All the Way, today's best and brightest writers go deep on what certain power pop bands and songs mean and have meant to them. Whether they love or hate it, Go All the Way is a dive into the Beatles-inspired pop rock of the last five decades.

We all get dressed. But how often do we pause to think about the place of clothes in our world? What unconscious thoughts do we express when we dress every day? Can a philosophy of living be wrapped up in a winter coat? Can we see a handbag not just as an object, but as an idea? Dressed is the thinking person’s book about clothes. Ranging freely from suits to shoes, from Marx’s coat to Madame X’s gown, philosopher Shahidha Bari unveils the hidden power of what we wear, addressing the deepest questions of who we are and how we choose to face the world.

In '48 Laws of Power,' Robert Greene explores the timeless principles of power, influence, and human behavior. Drawing from historical examples and real-world strategies, Greene unveils a compelling and often provocative guide to understanding and mastering the dynamics of power. Whether you're an aspiring leader, a student of human psychology, or simply curious about the forces that shape our interactions, this book is a captivating journey into the intricacies of power dynamics.

Step into the future of entertainment with the innovative eBook, "The AI Revolution in Entertainment." This exciting volume delves into the captivating world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its dynamic impact on Entertainment. Your journey commences with an introductory understanding of AI in entertainment and evolves with a comprehensive explanation of its complex mechanisms, elucidating topics like machine learning, deep learning, and neural networks. Unearth the pivotal role of AI across various industries and the manifestation of AI in our everyday lives. The narrative then takes ...

In this poignant memoir of personal transformation, Jill Soloway takes us on a patriarchy-toppling emotional and professional journey. When Jill’s parent came out as transgender, Jill pushed through the male-dominated landscape of Hollywood to create the groundbreaking and award-winning Amazon TV series Transparent. Exploring identity, love, sexuality, and the blurring of boundaries through the dynamics of a complicated and profoundly resonant American family, Transparent gave birth to a new cultural consciousness.

A collection of stories about the influence music can have on a person, a crowd, or a culture, from John Schmid. John Schmid is the founder and director of Common Ground Ministries, a singing ministry with a focus on on prisons in the Ohio Prison System.

From the editor of the best-selling anthology The Meaning of Michelle, a celebration of one of the greatest stars of our time, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter.

"One door closes and another one opens." We've all heard it a million times. It could be a job, a close relationship, or just a pattern that pops up more times than we can bear. The sound of a slamming door is never a pleasant one and the amount of time between a missed opportunity and the next one can seem like ages. Usually, the difference between getting another shot or remaining stuck is pure perseverance and knocking until your fingers swell. And the cold hard truth is that if you give up, another chance may not come. Have you ever wondered why some people succeed while others fail? Is...

In '48 Laws of Power,' Robert Greene explores the timeless principles of power, influence, and human behavior. Drawing from historical examples and real-world strategies, Greene unveils a compelling and often provocative guide to understanding and mastering the dynamics of power. Whether you're an aspiring leader, a student of human psychology, or simply curious about the forces that shape our interactions, this book is a captivating journey into the intricacies of power dynamics.