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Monuments Askew

An Elliptical History of the Factory of the Eccentric Actor

by Maria Corrigan ...

Series series Media Matters
Monuments Askew: An Elliptical History of the Factory of the Eccentric Actor presents a cultural history of the Factory of the Eccentric Actor (FEKS), an avant-garde collective of Ukrainian artists whose unique approach to monumental history generated a new kind of cinema for a modernizing Soviet era. Often lost in the shuffle of this period, FEKS’s vibrant and experimental cinematic output ... Read more

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Monuments Askew: An Elliptical History of the Factory of the Eccentric Actor presents a cultural history of the Factory of the Eccentric Actor (FEKS), an avant-garde collective of Ukrainian artists whose unique approach to monumental history generated a new kind of cinema for a modernizing Soviet era. Often lost in the shuffle of this period, FEKS’s vibrant and experimental cinematic output
... Read more
Uncanny Histories in Film and Media

by Peter Bloom, Alenda Chang, Maria Corrigan, Naomi DeCelles, Hannah Goodwin, Priya Jaikumar, Masha Salazkina, Ellen C. Scott, Jasmine Nadua Trice, Cristina Venegas ...

Series series Media Matters
Uncanny Histories in Film and Media brings together a stellar lineup of established and emergent scholars who explore the uncanny twists and turns that are often occluded in larger accounts of film and media. Prompted by fresh archival research and new conceptual approaches, the works included here probe the uncanny as a mode of historical analysis that reveals surprising connections and ... Read more

$36.99 CAD

Uncanny Histories in Film and Media brings together a stellar lineup of established and emergent scholars who explore the uncanny twists and turns that are often occluded in larger accounts of film and media. Prompted by fresh archival research and new conceptual approaches, the works included here probe the uncanny as a mode of historical analysis that reveals surprising connections and
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Life Worth Living

A Guide to What Matters Most

by Miroslav Volf, Matthew Croasmun, Ryan McAnnally-Linz ...

Narrated by Kelly Corrigan, Maria Shriver ...

Unabridged

9 hours 21 min

**INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER"Life Worth Living is transcendent. A collection of wisdom punctuated by questions of great consequence, this is the only book you need to find your way from where you are to where you are called to be."--Kelly Corrigan, NYT bestselling author, host of Kelly Corrigan Wonders and PBS’s Tell Me MoreBased on the Yale class, a guide to defining and then creating a ... Read more

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**INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER"Life Worth Living is transcendent. A collection of wisdom punctuated by questions of great consequence, this is the only book you need to find your way from where you are to where you are called to be."--Kelly Corrigan, NYT bestselling author, host of Kelly Corrigan Wonders and PBS’s Tell Me MoreBased on the Yale class, a guide to defining and then creating a
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The Power of Saying No

The New Science of How to Say No That Puts You in Charge of Your Life

by Vanessa Patrick, PhD ...

Narrated by Jeed Saddy ...

Unabridged

8 hours 52 min

In The Power of Saying No, award-winning professor and researcher Vanessa Patrick delves into the new science of saying no. She introduces the ground-breaking concept of "empowered refusal"—a proven framework for saying no that puts you in charge of your life—and reveals some surprising secrets about the power of the word no.Dr. Patrick shares: why empowered refusal is a valuable superskill that ... Read more

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In The Power of Saying No, award-winning professor and researcher Vanessa Patrick delves into the new science of saying no. She introduces the ground-breaking concept of "empowered refusal"—a proven framework for saying no that puts you in charge of your life—and reveals some surprising secrets about the power of the word no.Dr. Patrick shares: why empowered refusal is a valuable superskill that
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The Warrior Poet Way

A Guide to Living Free and Dying Well

by John Lovell ...

Narrated by John Lovell, Rebekah Lovell ...

Unabridged

7 hours 46 min

**An instant Wall Street Journal Bestseller!From the founder of the Warrior Poet Society, a daring manual on how to become a dangerous—and good—man**There is a war on masculinity, and everywhere we look—on every front we hold sacred—we can see the painful reminders of this collapsing order. The chaos and crisis we are experiencing today should be a signal for men everywhere to rise up; to fight to ... Read more

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**An instant Wall Street Journal Bestseller!From the founder of the Warrior Poet Society, a daring manual on how to become a dangerous—and good—man**There is a war on masculinity, and everywhere we look—on every front we hold sacred—we can see the painful reminders of this collapsing order. The chaos and crisis we are experiencing today should be a signal for men everywhere to rise up; to fight to
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A User's Guide to Democracy

How America Works

by Nick Capodice, Hannah McCarthy ...

Narrated by Nick Capodice, Hannah McCarthy ...

Unabridged

7 hours 52 min

"An informative and appealing civics lesson for first-time voters and old hands alike."—Publishers WeeklyFrom Nick Capodice & Hannah McCarthy, the hosts of New Hampshire Public Radio’s Civics 101, and New Yorker cartoonist Tom Toro, A User's Guide to Democracy is a lively crash course in everything you should know about how the US government works.Do you know what the Secretary of Defense does all ... Read more

$30.99 CAD

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"An informative and appealing civics lesson for first-time voters and old hands alike."—Publishers WeeklyFrom Nick Capodice & Hannah McCarthy, the hosts of New Hampshire Public Radio’s Civics 101, and New Yorker cartoonist Tom Toro, A User's Guide to Democracy is a lively crash course in everything you should know about how the US government works.Do you know what the Secretary of Defense does all
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The Joy You Make

Find the Silver Linings--Even on Your Darkest Days

by Steven Petrow ...

Narrated by Steven Petrow, Michael Butler Murray, Maria Shriver ...

Unabridged

7 hours 35 min

**From award-winning Washington Post columnist Steven Petrow, a guide to finding joy even during life’s most difficult timesAN OPEN FIELD PUBLICATION FROM MARIA SHRIVER**We all know what it’s like to experience the disappointments and sorrows of life. Unexpected challenges like layoffs, divorce, illness, and the death of a loved one can leave us hurting and isolated. Add to that the unending ... Read more

$23.99 CAD

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**From award-winning Washington Post columnist Steven Petrow, a guide to finding joy even during life’s most difficult timesAN OPEN FIELD PUBLICATION FROM MARIA SHRIVER**We all know what it’s like to experience the disappointments and sorrows of life. Unexpected challenges like layoffs, divorce, illness, and the death of a loved one can leave us hurting and isolated. Add to that the unending
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Over Work

Transforming the Daily Grind in the Quest for a Better Life

by Brigid Schulte ...

Narrated by Rachel Perry ...

Unabridged

12 hours 37 min

“Brigid Schulte is a vital voice on the future of work, and her carefully researched book lights the way to fewer hours, less stress, and more meaning.” ―Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and Hidden Potential, and host of the podcast WorkLifeFrom the New York Times bestselling author of Overwhelmed, a deeply reported exploration of why American work isn’t working and ... Read more

$35.99 CAD

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“Brigid Schulte is a vital voice on the future of work, and her carefully researched book lights the way to fewer hours, less stress, and more meaning.” ―Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and Hidden Potential, and host of the podcast WorkLifeFrom the New York Times bestselling author of Overwhelmed, a deeply reported exploration of why American work isn’t working and
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True Wealth

9 Lessons from a Grandfather on Happiness and Abundance

by Ken Honda ...

Narrated by Ken Honda, Jesse Einstein, Jack Armstrong ...

Unabridged

4 hours 54 min

New lessons on success and abundance from the author of the international bestseller Happy Money, founded on Zen principles and delivered in a spirit of compassion, freedom, and joy.Embark on a transformative adventure with Kei as he unravels his grandfather’s legacy, one letter at a time.Upon the passing of his grandfather, Kei inherits a series of nine letters covering 80 years of his ... Read more

$29.99 CAD

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New lessons on success and abundance from the author of the international bestseller Happy Money, founded on Zen principles and delivered in a spirit of compassion, freedom, and joy.Embark on a transformative adventure with Kei as he unravels his grandfather’s legacy, one letter at a time.Upon the passing of his grandfather, Kei inherits a series of nine letters covering 80 years of his
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The Joy of Connections

100 Ways to Beat Loneliness and Live a Happier and More Meaningful Life

by Dr. Ruth K. Westheimer ...

Narrated by Allison Gilbert, Pierre Lehu, Tovah Feldshuh ...

Unabridged

3 hours 51 min

**In Dr. Ruth’s final book, the iconic therapist offers an urgent guide to combating loneliness with 100 ways to increase connectivity right now, based on insights from her life story and her unparalleled career.“Dr. Ruth’s strategies are essential for building the kinds of bonds that will reduce loneliness and transform lives.”—Gretchen Rubin, #1 New York Times bestselling author of** The ... Read more

$20.99 CAD

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**In Dr. Ruth’s final book, the iconic therapist offers an urgent guide to combating loneliness with 100 ways to increase connectivity right now, based on insights from her life story and her unparalleled career.“Dr. Ruth’s strategies are essential for building the kinds of bonds that will reduce loneliness and transform lives.”—Gretchen Rubin, #1 New York Times bestselling author of** The
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STFU

The Power of Keeping Your Mouth Shut in an Endlessly Noisy World

by Dan Lyons ...

Narrated by Dan Lyons ...

Unabridged

6 hours 44 min

This program is read by the author."Lyons is an able narrator who brings self-deprecation and humor to parts that may lose their impact in print. His emphatic delivery is dynamic, and listeners may find themselves nodding along in agreement."- Library JournalNew York Times bestselling author Dan Lyons is here to tell you—and don't take this the wrong way—that you really need to shut the f*ck up ... Read more

$30.99 CAD

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This program is read by the author."Lyons is an able narrator who brings self-deprecation and humor to parts that may lose their impact in print. His emphatic delivery is dynamic, and listeners may find themselves nodding along in agreement."- Library JournalNew York Times bestselling author Dan Lyons is here to tell you—and don't take this the wrong way—that you really need to shut the f*ck up
... Read more

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The Future of Nostalgia

by Svetlana Boym ...

**From an award-winning cultural theorist, the classic work on the intricate relationship between longing and belonging“A remarkable book… brilliant.”―New York Times**Can one be nostalgic for the home one never had? Why is it that the age of globalization is accompanied by a no less global epidemic of nostalgia? Can we know what we are nostalgic for? In the seventeenth century, Swiss doctors ... Read more

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**From an award-winning cultural theorist, the classic work on the intricate relationship between longing and belonging“A remarkable book… brilliant.”―New York Times**Can one be nostalgic for the home one never had? Why is it that the age of globalization is accompanied by a no less global epidemic of nostalgia? Can we know what we are nostalgic for? In the seventeenth century, Swiss doctors
... Read more

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