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Cultural Currents You Need to Know
Selected by Elizabeth Babbitt
Music
Beck: The InformationInterscope Records
Combining fun, spontaneity and innovation, Beck’s new album again draws the listener into his world. To add to the experience, Beck allows listeners to design their own art for the cover and has included a DVD filled with short videos of each of the songs.
Ali Farka Toure: Savane
Nonesuch
The final album by Ali Farka Toure, the acclaimed guitarist and singer from Mali, was recorded shortly before his death in March 2006. On this primarily acoustic album, Toure combined American blues with traditional African music. Full of life and history, his unique style has created a cult following.
Various Artists: Between the Covers
Sony
This great compilation CD brings together classic rock songs sung by such popular artists as Sheryl Crow, U2, Eric Clapton and others. All proceeds benefit the T.J. Martell Foundation, which provides funding for research and treatment of leukemia, cancer and AIDS.
Waylon Jennings: Nashville Rebel (Box Set)
RCA
Created with Waylon Jennings’ widow, Jessi Colter, and their son Shooter Jennings, the box set features Jennings’ evolution from rock ’n’ roll musician to country icon. This four-disc set with 140-page companion book captures the detail and span of his work and talent.
Andrew Lloyd Webber: Andrew Lloyd Webber Divas
DECCA
With a quasi “greatest hits” feel, this new CD showcases a variety of actresses and singers performing some of Webber’s best songs — some made famous by renowned composer Webber, and some made famous by performers.
Books
Brainiac: Adventures in the Curious, Competitive, Compulsive World of Trivia BuffsBy Ken Jennings
Random House Publishing Group ISBN: 1400064457
After winning a record 74 games on “Jeopardy!” in 2004, Ken Jennings has written a book on the world of trivia and the history behind it. Using a variety of information and facts, Jennings ponders various questions and provides an intelligent and amusing ride into the world of trivia.
Mavericks at Work: Why the Most Original Minds in Business Win
By William C. Taylor, Polly G. LaBarre
HarperCollins Publishers ISBN: 0060779616
Going after business leaders and innovators, William Taylor and Polly LaBarre push them to shake the status quo and make things happen. After studying 32 companies and organizations, the authors promote innovation and imagination within the workplace to succeed.
Mindless Eating: Why We Eat More Than We Think
By Brian Wansink
Bantam Books; ISBN: 0553804340
Emphasizing self-knowledge and food knowledge, Brian Wansink tells readers that making more mindful food-related decisions will cause everything else to fall into place. He also covers the pros and cons of popular current diets.
What Would MacGyver Do?: True Stories of Improvised Genius in Everyday Life
By Brendan Vaughan
Penguin Group (USA) ISBN: 1594630240
This hilarious book provides readers with 45 true stories of people in everyday life and their genius solutions to difficult problems. Inspired by the hit TV show “MacGyver,” a secret agent who relied on brains and resourcefulness to get out of tough situations.
Mind Set!: Reset Your Thinking and See the Future
By John Naisbitt
HarperCollins Publishers ISBN: 0061136883
Disclosing the secrets of forecasting, “Megatrends” author John Naisbitt gives the readers tools to guide them through five forces that will dominate society in the coming years. Using examples ranging from today’s business leaders to sports figures, Naisbitt challenges readers to become more aware and see beyond what society is telling us to see.
MISC.
Giftscriptions: Magazine Subscription Gift Box (Fall 2006)Manufactured by Magazine Retail Enterprises Inc. ISBN: 140064724X
Undecided on what to get someone who has everything? Try Giftscriptions, a gift box that includes a prepaid gift certificate for a magazine subscription of choice. There are 50 magazines to choose from and detailed descriptions of each magazine.
An Inconvenient Truth
Paramount
The documentary, hosted and narrated by former Vice President Al Gore, discusses the scientific facts behind global warming and the effect it has and will have on our environment. This is a powerful and important DVD on one of today’s most-debated topics.
Crystal Jewel-Stone Dominoes Set
Z Gallerie, Downtown Plaza, Sacramento
The classic game of dominoes gets an upgrade with this lovely crystal jewel-stone set. Great as a hostess gift, a birthday present, or a just-because-dominoes-are-fun gift. This is a classy edition of an easy game that can provide a new avenue for entertainment.
Thank You for Smoking
20th Century Fox
With a look at all sides of the anti-smoking issue, the DVD is intelligent and comical when presenting the pros and cons of smoking. DVD extras include deleted scenes, “The Charlie Rose Show” interview with members of the cast, a making-of short feature and more.
Second Life
secondlife.com
If you haven’t heard of “Second Life” yet, get ready for a new experience. The newest rage online, “Second Life” is a 3-D virtual world entirely built and owned by its residents. Sort of like an expanded and upgraded “Sims” computer game, the concept is fascinating and can keep you at the computer for hours.
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