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Maurice Peress leads an unusual American musical life. Born to a Baghdadian father and Polish mother, his first music was Arabic and Yiddish songs. He grew up in New York's Washington Heights, became a busy dance band and symphonic trumpeter, and was drafted towards the end of the Korean conflict, landing him in a newly integrated Negro Regimental Band. In this memoir, he shares what he learned from an enormous range of American works and musicians. In his first book, Peress explored America's music and its African American roots. A musical mission emerges, a lifelong commitment to "give concerts that reconstruct delicious mixed marriages of music, black and white, Jazz and classical, folk and concert, Native American and European; works that bring people together, that urge us to love one another."
Main Line Maverick, with fast-paced dialogue, humor and complex characters, creates a realistic drama describing the struggles of being individualistic in a conformist society. The setting is suburban Philadelphia's Main Line, pre-World War II and subsequent years. It tells the life of Brenda Marr, a Main Line debutante who kicks the stuffy social scene for the theatre as a singing showgirl in a Broadway musical. Her maverick nature leads her into various romantic adventures, the New York nightlife and literary world, of entanglement with a literary agent and of her marriage to a dashing, hard drinking, abusive Naval test pilot…all against the wishes of her over possessive Mother. Main Line Maverick is a 'must read' for anyone who has desired to go against the grain and to discover their own place in the world.
Title: "Luka Dončic A Maverick's Legacy in the NBA - The Maverick Maestro" Description: In "Luka Dončic A Maverick's Legacy in the NBA - The Maverick Maestro," readers are invited to embark on an exhilarating journey through the extraordinary career of one of basketball's most captivating talents. From his early days as a prodigious young player in Slovenia to his emergence as a bona fide superstar for the Dallas Mavericks, Luka Dončic's story is one of talent, passion, and unwavering determination. In this captivating biography, readers will witness Luka's meteoric rise from a small-town prodigy to a global basketball icon. With his unparalleled combination of skill, basketball IQ, and charisma, Luka has captured the hearts of fans around the world and redefined the possibilities for international players in the NBA. As readers delve into Luka's remarkable journey, they'll uncover the pivotal moments, challenges, and triumphs that have shaped his legacy in the NBA. From his historic rookie season to his emergence as an All-Star and MVP candidate, Luka's impact on the game transcends statistics, as he continues to mesmerize audiences with his breathtaking performances and clutch plays. But "Luka Dončic A Maverick's Legacy in the NBA - The Maverick Maestro" is more than just a story about basketball-it's a testament to the power of perseverance, passion, and the pursuit of greatness. Through interviews with coaches, teammates, and family members, readers will gain insight into Luka's character, work ethic, and the values that have guided him on his journey to superstardom. Whether you're a die-hard basketball fan, an aspiring athlete, or simply someone who appreciates a good underdog story, "Luka Dončic A Maverick's Legacy in the NBA - The Maverick Maestro" offers a compelling narrative that will inspire and entertain readers of all ages. Join us as we celebrate the remarkable career of one of basketball's brightest stars and witness the birth of a true legend in the making.
As Rangers manager Walter Smith once put it, Scottish football supporters have always liked their footballing superstars to come complete with very human flaws. But what is it that makes the seriously flawed footballer so intriguing? From Hugh Gallacher, the Wembley Wizard who died of shame, to George Best, Hibernian's ageing lothario, to the Three Amigos - Celtic's trio of wayward overseas mercenaries - the great entertainers have always come with baggage. Never before have the individual stories of these mavericks of Scottish football's past been collated and told in one place. Flawed Genius does just that. Through the words of the men themselves - allied to testimonies from friends and close colleagues - McGowan recounts the in-depth stories of Gascoigne and Goram, Best and Baxter, Charnley and Cadette and the equally wayward figures of Paolo Di Canio, Andy Ritchie, Pierre van Hooijdonk and Willie Hamilton. Here, together for the first time, the colourful contributions of each and every player in the Scottish game's rich tapestry of flawed geniuses are brought vividly back to life.
With three Military Crosses, three Croix de guerre, a Légion d'honneur and a papal knighthood for his heroics during the Second World War, Sir Tommy Macpherson is the most decorated living soldier of the British Army. Yet for 65 years the Highlander's story has remained untold. Few know how, aged 21, he persuaded 23,000 SS soldiers of the feared Das Reich tank column to surrender, or how Tommy almost single-handedly stopped Tito's Yugoslavia annexing the whole of north-east Italy. Twice captured, he escaped both times, marching through hundreds of miles of German-held territory to get home. Still a schoolboy when war broke out, Tommy quickly matured into a legendary commando, and his remarkable story features a dizzyingly diverse cast of characters, including Winston Churchill, Field Marshal Montgomery and Charles de Gaulle.
In World Directors and Their Films, Bert Cardullo offers readable analyses of some of the most important films and the artists who produced them. Beyond simple biographical capsules and plot summaries, these readings demonstrate with clarity and elegance how international moviemakers use the resources of the medium to pursue complex, significant human goals. Including essays on filmmakers from China, Japan, India, Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Iran, Senegal, and Chad, this book is an engaging collection of enlightening and helpful essays that will appeal as much to the general reader as it will to scholars of international cinema.
Sharmistha Gooptu is a founder and managing trustee of the South Asia Research Foundation (SARF), a not-for-profit research body based in India. SARF’s current project SAG (South Asian Gateway) is in partnership with Taylor and Francis, and involves the creation of what will be the largest South Asian digital database of historical materials. She is also the joint editor of the journal South Asian History and Culture (Routledge) and the Routledge South Asian History and Culture book series.
The contribution of Mrinal Sen in reshaping the epistemic boundary of new wave of Indian cinema engaged in capturing socio- eco- political condition of Bengal can hardly be overstated. The doyen ignited the mass’ imaginative verve and presented it without any pretentious facade. This volume recaptures Mrinal Sen’s unique credentials as a cinematographer, as a director and as visionary who can anticipate future courses of events while indicating and intoxicating his indications with positive imaginative force. Sen’s rendering of the experience of sub altern groups and proletariat is analyzed with a critical acumen. Hope readers will find curiosity on the subject property addressed. Like filmmaker, Sen’s film have journeyed thematically from contemporary social and political crises to an examination of inner journey of individual.