Local Arts

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When Peter Mayle and his wife traded England's long, gray winters and damp summers for life in southern France, they entered an enchanting, wonderful, sometimes bewildering world. Now, share their adventures, pleasures, and frustrations: the joys and occasional hazards of wining and dining in...

The latest edition to the successful Hidden Magic series features updated information on the latest attractions at Walt Disney World, including Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway! Whether it’s your first or fiftieth visit to Walt Disney World, you’ll be...

Journalist Julie Satow's thrilling, unforgettable history of how one illustrious hotel has defined our understanding of money and glamour, from the Gilded Age to the Go-Go Eighties to today's Billionaire Row. From the moment in 1907 when New York millionaire Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt strode...

Ted Kooser describes with exquisite detail and humor the place he calls home in the rolling hills of southeastern Nebraska, an area known as the Bohemian Alps. Nothing is too big or too small for his attention, including memories of his grandmother's cooking. And Kooser reminds us that the closing of local schools, thoughtless county weed control, and irresponsible housing development destroy more than just the view.

After travelling the whole world, can exploring a single map ever be enough? Adventurer Alastair Humphreys spends a year investigating the small map around his own home. Can this unassuming landscape, marked by the glow of city lights and the hum of busy roads, satisfy his wanderlust? Could a single map provide a lifetime of exploration?

On the afternoon of December 30, 1903, during a sold-out matinee performance, a fire broke out in Chicago's Iroquois Theatre. In the short span of twenty minutes, more than six hundred people were asphyxiated, burned, or trampled to death in a panicked mob's failed attempt to escape. In Chicago Death Trap: The Iroquois Theatre Fire of 1903, Nat Brandt provides a detailed chronicle of this horrific event to assess not only the titanic tragedy of the fire itself but also the municipal corruption and greed that kindled the flames beforehand and the political cover-ups hidden in the smoke and ash afterwards.

Most books about Madrid tell you where to queue for the Prado. This one gives you the story behind what you’re seeing. Backstory Atlas Madrid: 10 Reasons We Can’t Stop Visiting The Deliberate City – A Guide to Its Travel History is a short, curated read that makes travel richer. It explores how a city with no great river, no natural harbor, and no obvious claim to greatness became one of Europe’s most important capitals — and why Madrid still feels so shaped by power, ambition, resilience, and reinvention. This is not a guidebook or a long, heavy history lesson. It is a short, ...

Born and raised in Hawai‘i by a father whose ancestors are indigenous to the land and a mother from the American South, Jessica Machado wrestles with what it means to be “local.” Feeling separate from the history and tenets of Hawaiian culture that have been buried under the continental imports of malls and MTV, Jessica often sees her homeland reflected back to her from the tourist perspective—as an uncomplicated paradise. Her existence, however, feels far from that ideal. Balancing her parents’ divorce, an ailing mother, and growing anxiety, Jessica rebels.

Introducing "Rebooting in Belize", an invigorating exploration of the tropical paradise of Belize that is set to guide you through the keys to a fulfilling life in this unique and captivating Central American country. This comprehensive guide is tailored to give you a 360-degree overview of all the essential aspects anyone considering a move should know when preparing for a life in the cultural hotspot that is Belize. This eBook doesn't just skim the surface we appreciate that immersing oneself in a new culture and habituating to a new lifestyle is no easy task. That's why we leave no stone...

NEW YORK CITY IN THE 1970S WAS A CULTURE OF OPEN CORRUPTION. EVERYONE WHO WAS ANYONE WAS IN ON THE GRIFT. Ford to City: Drop Dead. It’s the most famous tabloid headline of all time (with apologies to “Headless Body in Topless Bar”). It also supplied the narrative that came to be accepted as truth regarding the New York City fiscal crisis of 1975—an uncaring, hapless, accidental President Ford abandoning America’s greatest city in its hour of maximum need.

If you're a follower of Jesus who wants to know the truth about Christian App Development, and mobile technology then look no further! With this book, you're about to discover how to reach people for Christ, as well as make money, possibly a side income or even full-time income. All through the power of releasing your apps and establishing your own mobile app empire! In fact, if you want to learn how to make money by creating your own mobile apps, and do it for a Christian audience, as well as being a part of the solution to help fill the void within a market hungry for quality content. ...

Mark Clague brilliantly weaves together the stories of the song and the nation it represents. Examining the origins of both text and music, alternate lyrics and translations, and the song’s use in sports, at times of war, and for political protest, he argues that the anthem’s meaning reflects—and is reflected by—the nation’s quest to become a more perfect union. From victory song to hymn of sacrifice and vehicle for protest, the story of Key’s song is the story of America itself.

Most books about Athens tell you where to get the best view of the Acropolis. This one gives you the story behind what you’re seeing. Backstory Atlas Athens: 10 Reasons We Can’t Stop Visiting The Ancient Argument – A Guide to Its Travel History is a short, curated read that makes travel richer. It explores how a city with no great river, no easy geography, and no obvious path to global importance became one of the most influential destinations in human history. This is not a guidebook or a long, heavy history lesson. It is a short, curated read for travelers who want to know the story...

This book has been inspirational to countless economic developers. The comments and guidance of more than 50 of the world's best and brightest economic developers gives all those engaged in this meaningful work pearls of wisdom of the hundreds of years of experience these colleagues have in combined wisdom.

Are you thinking of running for local office, but don't know where to start? Start with shaping the most important weapon in the political strategists arsenal: the human mind. This book is based on 2,500 year beta-tested and proven principles. Sun Tzu was a military strategist and General who defeated an army 10 times larger than his by using strategic agility. Sun Tzu's treatise on military strategy has been studied in business school, sports, and of course in the Military Service schools and fighting units.

But like any art industry, there’s competition, dos and don’ts, and tricks of the trade that no one likes to tell. Achieving that music dream seems out of reach, and the overwhelming reality of building your music career can sap the joy out of your beloved passion.

Ghosting the News tells the most troubling media story of our time: How democracy suffers when local news dies. Reporting on news-impoverished areas in the U.S. and around the world, America's premier media critic, Margaret Sullivan, charts the contours of the damage but also surveys some new...

Feel the rhythm of your local community with "Unveiling the Local Artscape," the ultimate guide to the hidden cultural jewels in your neighborhood. Do your local galleries, theaters, and music performances pique your curiosity? Then you're moments away from diving into this immersive guide that takes the reader through each sector of the local art world with comprehensive, engaging, and enlightening content. This guide begins with helpful tips for discovering local arts and culture, providing an intimate view of your community's cultural wealth. Experience it, don't just read about it. Our ...

Who says you have to cross continents or dive deep into your savings to unravel the finest of experiences? Discover the allure of exploring your local terrain with the captivating eBook, "Unveiling Local Treasures." This immersive guide is your passport to uncovering the unobvious right in your backyard. With dedicated chapters ranging from understanding your local environment to ways of connecting with nature locally, this eBook uncovers the hidden gems nestled in your surroundings. Unveil the rich tapestry of your local area, learning how to assess its tourism potential, understanding the...