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An Atlas of Endangered Alphabets

Writing Systems on the Verge of Vanishing

by Tim Brookes ...

A global exploration of the many writing systems that are on the verge of vanishing, and the stories and cultures they carry with them.If something is important, we write it down. Yet 85% of the world's writing systems are on the verge of vanishing - not granted official status, not taught in schools, discouraged and dismissed.When a culture is forced to abandon its traditional script, everything ... Read more

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A global exploration of the many writing systems that are on the verge of vanishing, and the stories and cultures they carry with them.If something is important, we write it down. Yet 85% of the world's writing systems are on the verge of vanishing - not granted official status, not taught in schools, discouraged and dismissed.When a culture is forced to abandon its traditional script, everything
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Guitar

An American Life

by Tim Brookes ...

From humble folk instrument to American icon, the story of the guitar is told in this "exceptionally well-written" memoir by the NPR commentator ( Guitar Player).In this blend of personal memoir and cultural history, National Public Radio commentator Tim Brookes narrates the long and winding history of the guitar in the United States as he recounts his own quest to build the perfect instrument ... Read more

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From humble folk instrument to American icon, the story of the guitar is told in this "exceptionally well-written" memoir by the NPR commentator ( Guitar Player).In this blend of personal memoir and cultural history, National Public Radio commentator Tim Brookes narrates the long and winding history of the guitar in the United States as he recounts his own quest to build the perfect instrument
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The Hound of Scrying Hollow

A Forest Where the Phoenix Sleeps Standalone

by Brooke Marley Jones ...

Narrated by Zura Johnson, Tim Campbell ...

Series series The Forest Where the Phoenix Sleeps
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10 hours 53 min

Stories creep through Scrying Hollow—whispers of a great beast. Come dusk, the first howl catches the wind and rustles the trees. Make haste, for it's no wolf bounding through the Hollow. The Hound comes for you.Liliwen, the eldest daughter of the Valet family, knows the tales well. You see, her father was the first to die to the Hound. Seven years later, heartbreak threatens again when Liliwen's ... Read more

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Stories creep through Scrying Hollow—whispers of a great beast. Come dusk, the first howl catches the wind and rustles the trees. Make haste, for it's no wolf bounding through the Hollow. The Hound comes for you.Liliwen, the eldest daughter of the Valet family, knows the tales well. You see, her father was the first to die to the Hound. Seven years later, heartbreak threatens again when Liliwen's
... Read more
The Blackface Minstrel Show in Mass Media

20th Century Performances on Radio, Records, Film and Television

by Tim Brooks ...

The minstrel show occupies a complex and controversial space in the history of American popular culture. Today considered a shameful relic of America's racist past, it nonetheless offered many black performers of the 19th and early 20th centuries their only opportunity to succeed in a white-dominated entertainment world, where white performers in blackface had by the 1830s established minstrelsy ... Read more

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The minstrel show occupies a complex and controversial space in the history of American popular culture. Today considered a shameful relic of America's racist past, it nonetheless offered many black performers of the 19th and early 20th centuries their only opportunity to succeed in a white-dominated entertainment world, where white performers in blackface had by the 1830s established minstrelsy
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The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows, 1946-Present

by Tim Brooks, Earle F. Marsh ...

AMERICA’S #1 BESTSELLING TELEVISION BOOK WITH MORE THAN HALF A MILLION COPIES IN PRINT–NOW REVISED AND UPDATED!PROGRAMS FROM ALL SEVEN COMMERCIAL BROADCAST NETWORKS, MORE THAN ONE HUNDRED CABLE NETWORKS, PLUS ALL MAJOR SYNDICATED SHOWS!This is the must-have book for TV viewers in the new millennium–the entire history of primetime programs in one convenient volume. It’s a guide you’ll turn to again ... Read more

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AMERICA’S #1 BESTSELLING TELEVISION BOOK WITH MORE THAN HALF A MILLION COPIES IN PRINT–NOW REVISED AND UPDATED!PROGRAMS FROM ALL SEVEN COMMERCIAL BROADCAST NETWORKS, MORE THAN ONE HUNDRED CABLE NETWORKS, PLUS ALL MAJOR SYNDICATED SHOWS!This is the must-have book for TV viewers in the new millennium–the entire history of primetime programs in one convenient volume. It’s a guide you’ll turn to again
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A Corner of Every Foreign Field

English Game to a Global Sport

by Tim Brooks ...

Explore the captivating story of cricket's global journey, from its English origins to its worldwide presence.A Corner of Every Foreign Field delves into the intricate history of cricket, going beyond mere scorecards to examine the profound issues of class, politics, and imperialism that have shaped the sport. Tim Brooks skillfully navigates the past, offering a fresh perspective on cricket's ... Read more

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Explore the captivating story of cricket's global journey, from its English origins to its worldwide presence.A Corner of Every Foreign Field delves into the intricate history of cricket, going beyond mere scorecards to examine the profound issues of class, politics, and imperialism that have shaped the sport. Tim Brooks skillfully navigates the past, offering a fresh perspective on cricket's
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The Batmaker of Copenhagen

The Story of Cricket's Second World War Hero

by Tim Brooks ...

In Nazi-occupied Copenhagen, a humble cricket scorer becomes a symbol of defiance.The Batmaker of Copenhagen tells the inspiring story of Frederick, a cricket enthusiast who risks everything to keep the spirit of the game alive. Under the watchful eye of the Gestapo, led by the ruthless 'Lucifer,' Frederick embarks on a perilous quest to craft cricket bats, sourcing scarce willow to defy the ... Read more

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In Nazi-occupied Copenhagen, a humble cricket scorer becomes a symbol of defiance.The Batmaker of Copenhagen tells the inspiring story of Frederick, a cricket enthusiast who risks everything to keep the spirit of the game alive. Under the watchful eye of the Gestapo, led by the ruthless 'Lucifer,' Frederick embarks on a perilous quest to craft cricket bats, sourcing scarce willow to defy the
... Read more
Walt Disney World for Teens and Tweens

by Tim Brooks ...

An E-Ticket for EducationThe last thing your kid, whether teen or tween, wants to do in Walt Disney World is learn. Have fun, sure. Learn? Never! But just like every ride and show has its Hidden Mickeys, every Disney vacation has hidden opportunities for your kids to take on some new skills.Tim Brooks' unique guide to Disney World posits a simple truth: your kids want to be involved in planning ... Read more

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An E-Ticket for EducationThe last thing your kid, whether teen or tween, wants to do in Walt Disney World is learn. Have fun, sure. Learn? Never! But just like every ride and show has its Hidden Mickeys, every Disney vacation has hidden opportunities for your kids to take on some new skills.Tim Brooks' unique guide to Disney World posits a simple truth: your kids want to be involved in planning
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No More Heroes

by Ian Whates, Keith Brooke, Ren Warom, Tim Lebbon, Storm Constantine, Alison Littlewood, Stephen Palmer, Gavin G. Smith, Maura McHugh, Michael Cobley, Allen Ashley, Vaughan Stanger, Neil Williamson, Jaine Fenn, Adam Roberts, Una McCormack, Martin Sketchley, Andrew Hook, Bryony Pearce, Chris Squire, Donna Scott ...

An anthology of stories inspired by artists who have left us too soon. The finished anthology includes tributes to megastars and lesser-known figures, to the predictable and the less so, and I'm proud to present each and every one. In these trying times, what could be better than kicking back, putting on your favourite piece of music, and enjoying a good story or two, which may just stir a memory ... Read more

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An anthology of stories inspired by artists who have left us too soon. The finished anthology includes tributes to megastars and lesser-known figures, to the predictable and the less so, and I'm proud to present each and every one. In these trying times, what could be better than kicking back, putting on your favourite piece of music, and enjoying a good story or two, which may just stir a memory
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Cricket on the Continent

by Tim Brooks ...

From sun-kissed olive groves to frosty pine glades, cricket is played in every corner of continental Europe. But the game is fragile at its frontiers, struggling for profile and participants on a football-obsessed continent. Cricket on the Continent reflects on how the sport was exported, introduced, and developed in mainland Europe, and the challenges it faced (and continues to face). It examines ... Read more

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From sun-kissed olive groves to frosty pine glades, cricket is played in every corner of continental Europe. But the game is fragile at its frontiers, struggling for profile and participants on a football-obsessed continent. Cricket on the Continent reflects on how the sport was exported, introduced, and developed in mainland Europe, and the challenges it faced (and continues to face). It examines
... Read more
Second XI

Cricket In Its Outposts

by Tim Wigmore, Gideon Haigh, Sahil Dutta, Tim Brooks, Peter Miller ...

As the world's second most popular sport, cricket is much richer and more diverse than many realize. Globally, passionate players give up holidays, time with loved ones, and hard-earned money to achieve the extraordinary and play for their country. Afghanistan, whose captain grew up on a refugee camp, will play in the 2015 World Cup not just in spite of the Taliban, but partly because of them. In ... Read more

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As the world's second most popular sport, cricket is much richer and more diverse than many realize. Globally, passionate players give up holidays, time with loved ones, and hard-earned money to achieve the extraordinary and play for their country. Afghanistan, whose captain grew up on a refugee camp, will play in the 2015 World Cup not just in spite of the Taliban, but partly because of them. In
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Silver Sweet

by Krista Ritchie, Becca Ritchie ...

Narrated by Alex Kydd, Tim Paige, Brooke Bloomingdale ...

Series series Cobalt Empire
Unabridged

20 hours 48 min

Phoenix is a hot drummer with a bad attitude. Tom is a punk-rock singer who's too hard to impress. Two problem children of their bands have one shot at making it big in this M/M rockstar romance―if they don't burn it all down.Tom Cobalt has been called a lot of things. Arrogant god. Overachiever. Demanding, uncooperative, jerk. It comes with the territory of being the fifth-born of a storied ... Read more

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Phoenix is a hot drummer with a bad attitude. Tom is a punk-rock singer who's too hard to impress. Two problem children of their bands have one shot at making it big in this M/M rockstar romance―if they don't burn it all down.Tom Cobalt has been called a lot of things. Arrogant god. Overachiever. Demanding, uncooperative, jerk. It comes with the territory of being the fifth-born of a storied
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