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The History of the Snowman: From the Ice Age to the Flea Market , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 245min
Who made the first snowman? Who first came up with the idea of placing snowballs on top of each other, and who decided they would use a carrot for a nose? Most puzzling of all: How can this mystery ever be solved, with all the evidence long since melted? The snowman appears everywhere on practically everything - from knickknacks to greeting cards to seasonal sweaters we plan to return. Whenever we see big snowballs our first impulse is to deck them out with a top hat. Humorist and writer Bob Eckstein has long been fascinated by this ubiquitous symbol of wintertime fun -- and finally, for the first time, one of the world's most popular icons gets his due. A thoroughly entertaining exploration, The History of the Snowman travels back in time to shed light on the snowman's enigmatic past -- from the present day, in which the snowman reigns as the King of Kitsch, to the Dark Ages, with the creation of the very first snowman. Eckstein's curiosity began playfully enough, but soon snowballed into a (mostly) earnest quest of chasing Frosty around the world, into museums and libraries, and seeking out the advice of leading historians and scholars. The result is a riveting history that reaches back through centuries and across cultures -- sweeping from fifteenth-century Italian snowballs to eighteenth-century Russian ice sculptures to the regrettable "white-trash years" (1975-2000). The snowman is not just part of our childhood memories, but is an integral part of our world culture, appearing -- much like a frozen Forrest Gump -- alongside dignitaries and celebrities during momentous events. Again and again, the snowman pops up in rare prints, paintings, early movies, advertising and, over the past century, in every art form imaginable. And the jolly snowman -- ostensibly as pure as the driven snow -- also harbors a dark past full of political intrigue, sex, and violence. With more than two hundred illustrations and a special section of the best snowman cartoons, ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Christopher Price. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/adbl/014106/bk_adbl_014106_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Blessed Miguel Pro , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 26min
The Martrydom of Blessed Miguel ProThe cold, biting air of the November morning sent a chill across his face. His hair blew in the wind. The sun was shining brightly. It was a glorious day. Miguel surveyed the situation in the courtyard.It was as he feared. Soldiers were lined up for a firing squad! All the eyewitnesses, various generals and dignitaries, as well as members of the press, came to attention as they saw for the first time, the famous Jesuit, who had made such fools of President Calles and his entire police force for so long. Cameras began clicking photos for posterity of this man, who looked more like a student than a conspirator. Blessed Miguel Pro walked straight as a rod into the center of the courtyard. It was as if he was running the show, as he had always done. He was asked his last request. He asked to pray. He went down on his knees, folded his arms, and closed his eyes. What did Blessed Miguel Pro say to the Lord on this, the most important moment of his life? Did he ask for strength and courage, to set an example not only for his brothers, but for all those who were yet to come? Did he ask for help from his founder, the fearless Ignatius Loyola? Did he speak to Mary? Did he ask her to help him now? He needed her so much. He wanted to do this right. He wanted to give glory to her Son, Jesus, and to her. He wanted them to be proud of him. He wanted all the martyrs before him, to look on him with pride. He wanted, by his last simple act, to make the plight of his countrymen, worthwhile. Blessed Miguel Pro stood up. His communication with Jesus and his heavenly family gave Miguel the strength he needed. Eyewitnesses report, his face was aglow, shining as if a reflection of the sun. He raised his arm to his executioners in the form of a blessing. He shouted in a loud, strong voice, "May God have mercy on you! May God bless you! Lord, Thou knowest that I am in ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Bob Lord. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/197608/bk_acx0_197608_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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James L. Hosay: Of Dreams & Courage
James L. Hosay James L. Hosay was born in Nashville, Tennessee and grew up in Norfolk, Virginia, where he attended public school and began playing trumpet in the 6th grade. While playing in every ensemble he could, James was greatly influenced by Symphonic Band composers who's work he performed - Frank Erickson, Claude T. Smith, W. Francis McBeth, James Clifton Williams, Alfred Reed, Joseph W. Jenkins, and others, as well as all the great classical masters. It was during Jr. High School that James began writing arrangements for his school band and became interested in composition. After graduating from High School, he decided to join the Army as a Trumpet player and began what would become a 20 year military band career which culminated with obtaining the position of Staff Arranger/Composer for The United States Army Band (Pershing's Own) in Washington, DC. During his tenure with the U.S. Army Band, James Hosay wrote arrangements for numerous celebrity recording artists, including Patti LaBell, Amy Grant, Reba McEntire, and Lee Greenwood. Quite often, his original music was performed for U.S. and foreign dignitaries, foreign heads of State, and the President of the United States. His tour of duty spanned the administrations of Presidents Carter through Clinton. Upon retiring from the Army in 1999, Master Sergeant Hosay received his second Meritorious Service Medal. For the past 10 years, James L. Hosay has been an exclusive Composer, Arranger, and Play-Along CD Producer for CURNOW MUSIC PRESS and DE HASKE PUBLICATIONS, publishing over 75 original works and arrangements, and producing dozens of Play-Along CDs. He has produced several Symphonic Band recordings, including two CDs for the prestigious United States Continental Army Band at Fort Monroe, Virginia. He has written commissioned works for numerous organizations, including the Duke Ellington School of the Arts in Washington, DC, the U.S. Atlantic Fleet Band, the U.S. Naval Academy Band, the U.S. Continental Army Band, the Virginia Music Educators Association, and most recently, the Virginia Symphony Orchestra. For the past five years, Mr. Hosay has served as an adjudicator for Spectrum Festivals, judging performances of bands and orchestras from all over the country. James L. Hosay resides once more in the greater Hampton Roads area, in the beautiful and peaceful city of Chesapeake, Virginia, where he finds much inspiration for life and music.- Shop: odax
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Joy-Prayer in Song 3
Joseph C. Moorman... is originally from Parma, OH, USA (outside of Cleveland) and currently lives in Wellington, New Zealand where he moved after finding the love of his life 'down under' and marrying. He has been performing professionally since 1985, doing concerts, light opera, and musical theater throughout the world. His recordings have made their way into homes in each of the US states, and across each of the seven continents. Concert tours have spanned both Eastern and Western Europe and New Zealand, additionally, he worked for Carnival Cruise Lines, and once cantored the High Mass at St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City. In 2004, he had the privilege of singing at a preview showing of Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ, for Catholic dignitaries in California, USA. Some stage roles include Tommy in Brigadoon, Capt. Paul Fontaine in The Desert Song, and Curly in Oklahoma! Joseph is a member of the professional Actor's Equity Association (AEA), American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA), and Catholic Association of Musicians (CAM). He thanks God for the many blessings in his life and challenges others to use their talents as 'prayer to God.'- Shop: odax
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Sunshine & Tears
A diverse performer with extensive solo and ensemble experience, Audrey Cupples has traveled throughout the United States, performing in such prestigious concert halls as New York's Carnegie Hall and Boston's Symphony Hall. Ms. Cupples was also part of an historic 18-day concert tour of the Soviet Union in 1990 that took her to Kiev, Moscow, Leningrad, L'vov, and Minsk. In 1992, she traveled to England for another concert tour that took her to the White Cliffs of Dover and London, where the final concert was given at Royal Albert Hall. In 2001, Audrey had the opportunity to perform in Lucerne, Switzerland at the WASBE convention. During her career, she has appeared with celebrities Marvin Hamlisch, Theresa Stratas, Lynn Redgrave, Shirley Jones, Aretha Franklin, Trisha Yearwood, Al Gallodoro, and Benny Carter, has performed under famous conductors including Leonard Slatkin, John Williams, Gunther Schuller, Frederick Fennell and Donald Hunsberger, and has performed for many famous dignitaries including the late President Reagan,the first and second President Bush, President Clinton, the late Yitzak Rabin, Russian Federation President Boris Yeltsin and South Africa's President Nelson Mandella. Ms. Cupples is also the baritone saxophonist with the East Coast Saxophone Quartet, who in 1995 released their first album, "Americana Suite." Audrey has appeared with the National Gallery Orchestra, the Arlington Symphony, and the McLean Orchestra and has presented clinics and masterclasses at various universities and conventions to include the Eastman School of Music, Northwestern, Loyola, All-Eastern, Mid-Western, and the Saxophone Symposium. In 1999, Audrey released her first solo album, "Sunshine and Tears," featuring a variety of styles, colors, and emotions. A 1986 graduate of the Eastman School of Music and a recipient of the prestigious Performer's Certificate, she played principal saxophone on Wynton Marsalis' Grammy-nominated 'Carnaval' album recorded with the Eastman Wind Ensemble. In 2000, Audrey received her master's degree in music from the University of Maryland, College Park. Since 1988, Ms. Cupples has been the first and only woman saxophonist in 'The President's Own' United States Marine Band, where she has been a featured soloist on both alto and soprano saxophone. In 2001, she was invited to become a Yamaha Artist, writing articles for the Yamaha Educators Series and giving recitals, masterclasses, and clinics across the country. In 2002, Audrey was a featured saxophonist on the cover of 'The Saxophone Journal' giving an in-depth interview about herself and her career. She received her Doctorate in Musical Arts from the University of Maryland in 2008.- Shop: odax
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Million Arthur: The Complete Series
The legendary sword "Excalibur" weighs and measures all. Anyone it deems worthy of gaining tremendous power does so, and inherits the name "Arthur". However, Excalibur dubs generously. With an overabundance of "worthy" dignitaries, six Arthurs travel to England to defeat the corrupt leadership that plagues their country and the world.- Shop: odax
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Beethoven: Sonata in E minor-Schumann : Fantasiest
Award winning, international concert pianist, Caroline Clipsham has played all over the world, from the Wigmore Hall, to the famous ocean liner, the QE2. She has played for such dignitaries as the Duchess of Gloucester, the Emir of Qatar and the FA Cup! Caroline has recorded for television and radio, including a documentary for Carlton television, playing Chopin's original piano, and for ORF (Austrian Radio) and BBC Radio 3. ' A scintillating performance' Arts Council 'radiates a charisma of confidence, professionalism and charm...top class in every way' Surrey Mirror 'A very gifted pianist with an assured technique and natural musicality' Artistic Director, Banff Centre for the Arts,Canada 'She communicates extraordinarily well,and everything she does is a delight to the ear' Alexander Kelly.- Shop: odax
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Sonoras Fragancias
Douze Cordes Guitar Duo at Strathmore Mansion, July 28th, 2005 (Washington Post Review) 'The most interesting and rhythmically exciting music-making came in the second half of the program in Turina's 'Rafaga' played as a solo by Whitehead, in two pieces by Bonfa that Bard played with considerable intensity, and in a flamboyant Flamenco dance by Baliardo delivered by the duo with compelling energy.' Joan Reinthaler, The Washington Post, July 30th, 2005. Dr. Corey Whitehead has performed on television, radio and in concert halls in North America, South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia to critical acclaim. He has has performed as a Cultural Ambassador for the U.S. Department of State on three occasions with his guitar duo Douze Cordes. They were the first Americans to perform in Kuwait after September 11th, 2001. He has given performances for the Kennedy Center Millennium Series (three times), Chitarra Imperia Italia (2001,2003), Casa Thomas Jefferson (Brasilia, Brazil), Club de Jazz de Santiago (Chile), Strathmore Hall (Bethesda, Maryland), The California Guitar Panorama (2003-2005), the Washington D.C. Guitar Society, The Columbus State Guitar Symposium, Virginia Commonwealth University, The Phillips Collection in Washington, D.C., and the Musee de la Musique in Paris, France just to name a few. His duo Douze Cordes have performed in the U.S.A. for fourteen U.S. Senators, and for Royalty and dignitaries in Kuwait, Jordan, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Yemen. Corey has been appointed to the Guitarist-Lecturer position at California State University, Fresno where has been teaching Flamenco, and Classical guitar performance during the sabbatical terms of one of the greatest guitarists of all time, the incomparable Maestro Juan Serrano, and has since assumed his duties at CSU, Fresno. He has studied Flamenco guitar privately with Juan Serrano and at the Curso Flamenco XIV with Gerardo Nuñez.- Shop: odax
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