**From one of the world's most beloved and respected public intellectuals comes a sweeping work of musical criticism, examining the distance between the performer and their audience"Not since Virgil Thomson have we had a music critic with as wide ranging a view as Edward Said."—Studs Terkel"Wonderful personal thoughts on music and musicians . . . Mr. Said is marvelous."—New York Times Book Review**Filling a significant gap in contemporary cultural studies, ...

Julia was expelled from the home where she grew up after her mother died during childbirth. She was raised in the house of her mother's employers, but over time, she became just another servant, with no privileges or advantages in life.An elderly couple helps her restart her life; they guide her to a new job at the Diaz residence, where she becomes the new nanny for the successful businessman Renan. After being abandoned by his wife, Renan needs a nanny for his children. Julia is th...

At 12:17 a.m., Adam receives a final message from the woman he loves:“Don’t look for me.”Minutes later, explosions shake the city, the electricity disappears, and the network begins to die. By morning, Layan is gone.What begins as a desperate search for a missing woman soon leads Adam toward a locked door marked seventeen, an abandoned archive, a night erased from official records, and a secret connected to the father he has mourned since childhood.His close...

In a poignant narrative, this book contrasts the reception of European settlers with today's Somali diaspora in America. We follow the challenging journey of Somali Americans from war-torn origins to influential civic roles. It's a story of resilience and the struggle for acceptance, exploring the reality of 'Americanness' and the ongoing fight for an inclusive national identity. Witness their transformation from refugees to community leaders, as they claim their place in the American tape...

Title: "Beyond Tradition: A Journey to the Essence of Self and Union with the Source"In a world filled with intellectual noise and pre-packaged concepts, "Who Are We, and Who Is the Creator: A Journey to the Real Creator" by Hadi Said emerges not as a traditional religious or philosophical text, but as an existential guide designed to spark a revolution in human consciousness.This work is not a protest against religion, nor...

رحلة وثائقية داخل حياة الكائن الأكثر غموضاً في الليل.يكشف هذا الكتاب كيف تبيض البومة وتعتني بصغارها، ولماذا لا يُسمع لجناحيها صوت أثناء الطيران، وما السر وراء ريشها الفريد.ستعرف أين تعيش البومات حول العالم، وكيف تستطيع تدوير رأسها بزاوية مذهلة دون أن تتأذى، وغيرها من الحقائق العلمية المدهشة التي تجعل البومة مهندساً بيولوجياً لا مثيل له.كتاب موثق بالمعلومة، مكتوب بلغة واضحة لكل محبي الطبيعة.

The King of Jinn'sThis story is about Prophet Solomon (peace be upon him), written after four years of research. The story of Prophet Solomon (peace be upon him) has not yet been written in any language. This is the first book in which the story of Prophet Solomon (peace be upon him) has been written from beginning to end.Read it and enjoy it.

A child's character can be shaped and nurtured through their upbringing. Zuri is a fairytale set in an ancient African kingdom, but its universal themes can resonate with children everywhere.In the story, a stubborn, rude, and unfriendly little prince named Eze encounters a miraculous bird named Zuri, who is full of wisdom and magic. Under mysterious circumstances, Zuri takes Eze on a journey to a fantastical world that transforms him overnight, from an ill-mannered boy into a polite and w...

Bluebird starts on a morning that the protagonist believes to be the end of her life. An immigrant from Eastern Europe, the narrator has spent the last ten years thriving to be a writer or a journalist in London and failing on every front. In a bid to try and save herself, she takes a month off from her catering job and takes us down memory lane of experiences of being a young immigrant woman as well as a struggling artist. Minimum-wage jobs, unpaid internships, school certificates, rented...

Edition #3 of Novella Express A New Dawn for the Novella featuring: • Bluebird by Sonia Hadj Said • Between the Virgin and the Sea by Cath Barton • Dear FIN by Andrea Layne Black Novella Express is a book series publishing novellas submitted from around the world. CONTRIBUTING TO EDITION #3: Bluebird starts on a morning that the protagonist believes to be the end of her life. An immigrant from Eastern Europe, the narrator has spent the last ten years thriving to be a writer or a journalist...

Step into the heartwarming pages of Twenty Lessons in April and embark on an unforgettable journey of personal growth and positivity. This memoir shares the intimate experiences that have transformed my life into a beautiful tapestry of resilience and joy. Through twenty profound lessons, each chapter reveals stories of overcoming challenges, embracing moments of pure happiness, and finding the silver linings in everyday life. Twenty Lessons in April is more than just a collection of anecd...

'There are three doors that I may show you. You will find a different kind of power behind each one . . .'Adam has found something incredible in a rubbish dump in London. A mysterious, mythical, magical animal. A TYGER.And the tyger is in danger. Adam and his friend Zadie are determined to help, but it isn't just the tyger's life at stake. Their whole world is on the verge of destruction. Can they learn to use their powers before it's too late?