"An excellent study of both the visible and invisible elements that constitute the Ge performance of the Dan People of western Côte d'Ivoire." — The World of MusicGe, formerly translated as "mask" or "masquerade," appears among the Dan people of Côte d'Ivoire as a dancing and musical embodiment of their social ideals and religious beliefs. In Dan Ge Performance, Daniel B. Reed sets out to discover what resides at the core of Ge. He finds that Ge is...

"Studies of four musicians . . . and a broader discussion about diaspora and migration provides an important study of African music in the United States." —Alex Perullo, author of Live from Dar es SalaamDaniel B. Reed integrates individual stories with the study of performance to understand the forces of diaspora and mobility in the lives of musicians, dancers, and mask performers originally from Côte d'Ivoire who now live in the United States. Through the ...

Hip Hop Africa explores a new generation of Africans who are not only consumers of global musical currents, but also active and creative participants. Eric Charry and an international group of contributors look carefully at youth culture and the explosion of hip hop in Africa, the embrace of other contemporary genres, including reggae, ragga, and gospel music, and the continued vitality of drumming. Covering Senegal, Mali, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, and South A...

You don’t need injections to quiet hunger — you just need biology that works.This short audio guide decodes the real mechanisms behind GLP-1 drugs and shows how to trigger them naturally. Learn how protein and fiber replicate the body’s appetite-calming signals, how Zone 2 training reprograms your metabolism for endurance, and how small daily patterns build the same balance the medications imitate.No hype. No extremes. Just the natural chemistry of satiety, energy, and rhy...

# **Book Description** Build, secure, optimize, and manage high-performance web infrastructure with NGINX. **NGINX Masterclass** is a practical, step-by-step guide for developers, system administrators, DevOps learners, cloud engineers, and IT professionals who want to use NGINX confidently in real-world environments. Whether you are hosting a website, deploying backend applications, configuring HTTPS, building a reverse proxy, or setting up a custom load balancer, this book gives you the ...

The Joy of Baking Daily: Easy Oven Recipes for Every CravingAuthor: Daniel CrossNarrator: Evan ReedWarm your kitchen—and your spirit—with The Joy of Baking Daily, a deliciously approachable audiobook for anyone who finds comfort in the oven’s glow. From the first whiff of buttery biscuits to the golden crunch of perfectly roasted veggies, Daniel Cross invites you into a world where baking is simple...

In the silence between stars, one voice calls — and no one answers. Project Hail Nobody turns the story of cosmic survival into a meditation on solitude, faith, and human purpose. A lone astronaut’s mission to save a dying planet becomes something deeper: a confession of our species’ longing for meaning in a universe that remains indifferent.Blending science and spirituality, this book challenges the myth of the hero and the illusion of divine intervention. It asks what it...

Discover the timeless spiritual blueprint for prosperity, love, and true happiness. Florence Scovel Shinn’s classic reveals the laws of manifestation and abundance, teaching you how to align your thoughts and actions to win the game of life. First published in 1925, this influential self-help audiobook has guided millions in achieving success, attracting wealth, and creating a fulfilling life.In this manifestation audiobook, you will learn how to:Apply the law of attraction...

You don’t fix sleep by trying harder — you fix it by syncing with biology.This short audio guide shows you how to sleep like a scientist in seven days: with light, timing, and temperature as your tools. Learn how morning sunlight resets your circadian clock, how caffeine and artificial light delay melatonin, and how simple temperature shifts trigger REM and deep recovery.No supplements. No hacks. Just rhythm, clarity, and evidence-backed rest — so you wake up as the person ...

In 2005, the SAT implemented major revisions, including: New reading sections Analogies removed Multiple-Choice Grammar and Usage Questions Modified Reading Questions. Vocabulary Power Plus for the New SAT addresses all of the revisions in the test without vocabulary studies. Students will benefit from: Focused prefix, suffix, and root practice Challenging inference exercises Detailed critical reading exercises New SAT-style writing and grammar exercises Recommended for grade 10. This book is...

***** Vet-developed calming soundscapes for peaceful homes, quiet nights, and calmer routines ***** Create a calmer environment for your pets with CALM PETS COLLECTION, a carefully curated set of relaxing music for dogs and cats designed for everyday soothing—at home, during rest, and in stressful moments. This collection is vet-developed (created with veterinary guidance) and shaped by principles used in successful pet-calming music programs: gentle, simplified arrangements, predictable r...

This book is not just a productivity guide, but a manifesto for living better. In the midst of a world full of distractions, pseudo-busyness, and relentless pressure, this work invites you to stop chasing the illusion of being busy and start focusing on what really matters. With concise, sharp, and inspiring language, each chapter opens up a new perspective on how to manage time, energy, habits, and build a sustainable productive mindset.This is the reading that will help you work s...