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An exploration of the year in which "the Beatles played Shea Stadium and made their first major artistic statement with Rubber Soul, the Rolling Stones topped the American charts for the first time with the sexually aggressive (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction, ... the Who staked out their territory with the classic My Generation, Bob Dylan released his six-minute opus Like a Rolling Stone from Highway 61 Revisited and sent shock waves through the music...
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"A fascinating account of the music and epic social change of 1973, a defining year for David Bowie, Bruce Springsteen, Pink Floyd, Elton John, the Rolling Stones, Eagles, Elvis Presley, and the former members of The Beatles. 1973 was the year rock hit its peak while splintering-just like the rest of the world. Ziggy Stardust travelled to America in David Bowie's Aladdin Sane. The Dark Side of the Moon began its epic run on the Billboard charts, inspired...
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Aldous Huxley's tour de force, Brave New World is a darkly satiric vision of a "utopian" future--where humans are genetically bred and pharmaceutically anesthetized to passively serve a ruling order. A powerful work of speculative fiction that has enthralled and terrified readers for generations, it remains remarkably relevant to this day as both a warning to be heeded as we head into tomorrow and as thought-provoking, satisfying entertainment.
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Andrew Jackson (1767 – 1845) was an American Frontiersman and General who defeated the British at the Battle of New Orleans during the War of 1812. Jackson served Tennessee as both the Senate and the House of Representatives. He also served for a short time under James Monroe as the Military Governor of Florida prior to being elected to the Presidency in 1829. This work brings together Jackson's eight State of the Union Addresses delivered between...
17) Desert
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A mixture of animation and live footage serves as a background for a narrated introduction to the geographical history of deserts, their animal life and their importance for human culture.
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"Human, All Too Human" is a philosophical work by Friedrich Nietzsche, first published in 1878. It represents a departure from his earlier writings, moving towards a more aphoristic and critical style. The book is divided into nine parts, covering various aspects of human nature, society, and morality. Nietzsche explores themes such as the nature of truth, the origins of morality, the role of religion, and the concept of the free spirit.
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"How to Live on Twenty-Four Hours a Day" by Arnold Bennett is a timeless self-help classic published in 1910. In this book, Bennett explores the concept of time management and personal development, offering practical advice on how individuals can make the most of their time and lead more fulfilling lives despite the constraints of a busy schedule. Bennett emphasizes the importance of seizing control of one's time and using it wisely to pursue personal...
20) The Dawn of Day
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"The Dawn of Day" (also translated as "Daybreak: Thoughts on the Prejudices of Morality") is a philosophical work by Friedrich Nietzsche, published in 1881. In this book, Nietzsche explores various themes related to morality, culture, religion, and human psychology. He critiques traditional moral values and advocates for a reevaluation of societal norms and beliefs. Nietzsche's writing style in "The Dawn of Day" is characterized by aphoristic statements...