Biography: arts and entertainment

An incisive new look at the pivotal modernist composerAlban Berg and His World is a collection of essays and source material that repositions Berg as the pivotal figure of Viennese musical modernism.

Richard Wagner (1813-1883) aimed to be more than just a composer.

Edward Elgar (1857-1934) is undoubtedly one of the most fascinating, important, and influential figures in the history of British music.

Using the written word as her witness statement, Jessica Willis Fisher gives a lacerating portrait of a girl finding her voice after years of being silenced and an unforgettable story of risk and faith.

This edition of The Jesus Calling Magazine features an interview with GRAMMY award-winning, country music icon Loretta Lynn sharing how prayer has carried her through her life; the secret code that saved veteran and POW Carlyle "e;Smitty"e; Harris's life; NFL quarterback Kurt Warner's story of how he found God during the trials on his path to the NFL; and the COVID-19 recovery story of GRAMMY Award-winning artist Sandi Patty.

This edition of The Jesus Calling Magazine features includes a personal interview with Broadway star, Emmy Award-winning actor and author, Kristin Chenoweth, who tells how she finds joy in hard situations; tips from author Annie Downs on five ways to be brave today; author and "e;America's Pastor"e; Max Lucado helps readers find joy in journaling; and country music singer Aaron Watson shares how to celebrate Christmas the cowboy way.

This edition of The Jesus Calling Magazine features an interview with country music artist Lauren Alaina who shares how living the dream also means enduring the pain of the spotlight; four ways to help kids cultivate one big heart by journalist Linsey Davis; co-founder of Saddleback Church, Kay Warren, helping others redefine joy when tragedy strikes; and the powerful faith story of country music star Craig Morgan who found strength in God when facing the loss of his son.

The spring issue of The Jesus Calling Magazine includes an in-depth interview with the incomparable performer Patti LaBelle, read the incredibly moving story of survival and triumph by a victim of the Oklahoma City bombing, author Shauna Niequist explains how to "e;live lightly,"e; GRAMMY-award winner Chiquis Rivera shares her faith, and meet songwriting brothers Brett and Brad Warren as they discuss addiction, loss, and recovery.

This edition of The Jesus Calling Magazine features country singer-songwriter Chris Janson sharing how God guides his life and career; former WWE & AEW wrestler Brandi Rhodes talks about her life path; American television personality and Dancing with the Stars finalist Amanda Kloots gives her personal story of losing her husband to COVID-19; and Reverend Run, founding member of the chart-topping hip hop group Run-DMC, explains how his marriage is based on old school love.

Strengthen your faith with a daily dose of truth, morality, and biblical wisdom from A&E Duck Dynasty patriarch Phil Robertson in this 100-day devotional.

Behind the glamour and the crowds.

The page-turning, never-before-told story of Kim Campbell's roller-coaster thirty-four-year marriage to music legend Glen Campbell, including how Kim helped Glen finally conquer his addictions only to face their greatest challenge when he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.

Are you tired of people knowing who you are but no one really knowing you?

A riveting tale ofunfathomable successgreat joydeep pain, and redemption that can come only from above.

More than ever, politics seem to be driven by discord.

His name was Prince, and he was funky.

The latest addition to the 'Lives of the Artists' series: highly readable short biographies of the world's greatest artistsDavid Hockney is the most famous living British artist.

A relentless innovator, scoring chart hits while simultaneously incorporating radical and ground-breaking elements into his work.

Beyonc is not simply a pop sensation.

In her intense, brief life, Amy Winehouse's music spoke directly to millions.

Keith Haring was a revolutionary artist, who transformed the art world during his short but impactful life.

Step into the world of Frida Kahlo: behind the portraits and the surrealist art discover the fascinating woman who has transfixed the world.

At the height of his initial, turn-of-the-1990's infamy as the maraca-wielding dancer with 'Madchester' giants Happy Mondays, the pop-eyed Mark Berry, forever known to the world as Bez, was visibly a danger to society.

Out now the brand-new paperback from Rylan - fully updated to include stories from the last 12 months!

'A gold mine of gossip with a cast of thousands' GUARDIANThe unexpurgated diaries of one of the greatest, most talented, and wittily flamboyant characters of the 20th century - with a new introduction by Stephen Fry'Compulsive reading' SUNDAY TIMES'19th February 1956.

'I'm so glad you had the life you did, Barbara.

The Philosophy of Modern Song is Bob Dylan's first book of new writing since 2004's Chronicles: Volume One and since winning the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2016.

'A roadmap for a new generation' VOGUE'Radical, funny and fearless' VANITY FAIRTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERAn electric, searing memoir by the original Riot Grrrl and legendary frontwoman of Bikini Kill and Le TigreKathleen Hanna's rallying cry to feminists echoed far and wide through the punk scene of the 1980s, '90s, and beyond.

Descubre la esencia del 'hygge', el secreto danés para una vida más feliz y significativa, en esta guía práctica y acogedora que te llevará por un viaje transformador hacia el bienestar y la felicidad cotidiana.

Former poet laureate of the United States Donald Hall's final collection of essays, from the vantage point of very old age, once again ';alternately lyrical and laugh-out-loud funny.

"e;This is the book that all of us who care about bread-readers, bakers, bread buyers, bread eaters, and bread appreciators-want to read.

Stephen Gately was a singer, songwriter and actor, who, alongside Ronan Keating, was one of two lead singers in one of the biggest pop bands in the world, Boyzone.

Still Writing offers up a cornucopia of wisdom, insights, and practical lessons gleaned from Dani Shapiro s long experience as a celebrated writer and teacher of writing.

*A Times Best Music Book of 2023 - 'For Bowie nuts this is research-heavy heaven'*'[Soligny] has talked to just about anyone who had anything to do with Bowie's music.

An artful and contemplative tribute to the late actor famed for his role as Dylan McKay in Beverly Hills, 90210.

he owner of one of the most recognizable faces - not to mention voices - in the entertainment business, Sir Tom Jones is the definition of a national treasure.

The instant New York Times bestseller'Please read this joyful, tragic account of life in Gaza' - Miriam Margolyes'Transforms pain into poetry' - Rupi KaurIn early October 2023, Palestinian Plestia Alaqad was a recent graduate with dreams of becoming a successful journalist.

Discover the untold stories of rock history from Earl Slick, David Bowie's legendary guitarist.

From the noted Hollywood biographer and author of The Contender comes this celebration of the great American love storythe romance between Lauren Bacall and Humphrey Bogartcapturing its complexity, contradictions, and challenges as never before.

This insider's account of the lives of Brian Jones, Keith Richard, and Mick Jagger in the sixties and seventies has become legendary in the years since its first publication in 1979.

Using previously undiscovered material, Surreal tells the riveting story of Gala Dal ,(1894-1982) who broke away from her cultured but penurious background in pre-Revolutionary Russia to live in Paris with both France's most famous poet, Paul luard, and artist Max Ernst.

EINE UNGLAUBLICHE REISE DURCH DIE WELT DER SWIFTIES!

A wonderful book, I don't expect to read a better memoir for a very long time.

There's only one Christopher Biggins.