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'You're strong, you're a Kelly Clarkson song, you got this.

In 1993, a quirky California boy named Beck burst onto the scene with the irony warped anthem "e;Loser.

The Girl in the Song tells the stories of 50 women who have inspired classic rock songs.

A behind-the-scenes, in-depth look at the making of one of the greatest sonic masterpieces and most commercially successful albums of all time.

An intimate exploration into the musical genius of fifteen living jazz legends, from the longtime New York Times jazz criticJazz is conducted almost wordlessly: John Coltrane rarely told his quartet what to do, and Miles Davis famously gave his group only the barest instructions before recording his masterpiece "e;Kind of Blue.

Tulisa Contostavlos is the most remarkable new star in the country today.

The Sunday Times Sports Book of the YearA Times Book of the YearA Financial Times Book of the YearA Guardian Book of the YearA New Statesman Book of the Year'The heartwarming story of the collaboration and friendship between English football s oddest couple, Elton John and Graham Taylor' The Times' A wonderful, feel-good account of an ultimately English provincial story' Simon Kuper_____________________ An unforgettable British underdog story from one of our greatest narrative nonfiction writers, John Preston, and the international musical icon and bestselling author, Sir Elton John.

In 1903, the Victorian composer Cecil Sharp began a decade-long journey to collect folk songs that, he believed, captured the spirit of Great Britain.

Science, Politics and Gnosticism comprises two essays by Eric Voegelin (1901-85), arguably one of the most provocative and influential political philosophers of the last century.

As fans of entertainers our voice is often overlooked.

The most powerful, popular and enduring rock band of all time, the excitement of Led Zeppelin's music was matched only by the fever pitch of their off-stage antics.

From the Grammy-nominated singer, drummer, and percussionist who is world renowned for her contributions throughout the music industry, a moving memoir about the healing power of music and spiritual growth inspired by five decades of life and love on the stage.

Bob Dylan was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in June 2016, and seldom in recent years has it been more richly deserved.

Swing is back in style, and with it a renewed interest in the Big Band Era.

What is love?

One of the most-streamed female artists of all time, Ariana Grande is the voice of her generation.

The Rise, The Fall, and The Rise is the extraordinary story, in her own words, of Brix Smith Start.

SUNDAY TIMES MUSIC BOOK OF THE YEARROUGH TRADE BOOK OF THE YEARMOJO BOOK OF THE YEARIn 1975, Viv Albertine was obsessed with music but it never occurred to her she could be in a band as she couldn't play an instrument and she'd never seen a girl play electric guitar.

There were many reasons Moby was never going to make it as a DJ and musician in the New York club scene of the late 1980s and early 90s.

The sun shone, the crowds waved and cheered wildly and billions watched on TV all around the world as Kate lovingly kissed William on the balcony of Buckingham Palace - not once but twice!

Alice Cooper: Golf Monster is the full account of how Cooper became one of the biggest rock stars on the planet with hits like "e;School's Out"e; and "e;Elected"e;, nearly lost it all to alcoholism, and then turned things around by finding a healthy obsession (golf) to replace his unhealthy addiction to alcohol.

'When I came out of my mother's womb I screamed: "e;Girl Power!

A witty and self-deprecating memoir about headbanging your way through growing up.

'The NME mattered to all those generations who grew up with music at the centre of their universe.

El año crucial de David Bowie antes de su ascenso a la fama: por su amiga, amante y casera.

Ceci est la traduction française de Psychédélic Suburbia - traduit par Faubourg Psychédélique, écrit par Mary Finnigan, relatant sa relation avec le chanteur David Bowie et les premières étapes de sa carrière à Beckenham (banlieue sud de Londres) avant qu’il ne devienne une des pop stars mondiales le plus emblématiques.

From one of America's greatest and most iconic writers: an honest and courageous portrait of age and motherhood.

'Stuart does not like the manuscript.

With a sharp eye for the magnificently absurd, Rod Liddle sets light to modern-day Britain.

Adele touches the hearts of millions of people who love her for her music and share the real and honest emotion she brings to each and every song.

A remarkable memoir from the legendary drummer with The Police.

A comically sinister tale of wicked spirits and suburban mediums from the Man Booker Prize-winning author of Wolf Hall, Bring Up the Bodies and The Mirror & the Light.

George is the story of two extraordinary lives - the private man and the public legend.

Edi Clavo, batería de Gabinete Caligari, uno de los grupos fundamentales del pop español de todos los tiempos, revive la gestación, grabación, diseño de portada, promoción y gira de su álbum más celebrado, "Camino Soria", de 1987, que vendió más de trescientas mil copias, todo un hito para un grupo de música que nació en las profundidades del underground.

Un elegante, ameno y completo panorama de la música popular: desde el ragtime hasta el rock.

Klaus Modick über Leonard Cohen.

Eine berührende Reise durch die Höhen und Tiefen des LebensFrank Oceans Album »Blonde« ist für Sophie Passmann mehr als nur Musik – es ist ein Souvenir aus einer Zeit, in der nichts gut war und doch alles intensiv.

Because he can't, he won't and he don't stop.

Eine berührende Reise durch Liebe, Verlust und Versöhnung im Pop1996 musste Anja Rützel zweimal bitterlich weinen: um ihr eingestelltes Lieblingsmagazin Tempo – und um ihre aufgelöste Lieblingsband Take That.

Cancionero recreativo para escuelas y campamentos.

La importancia de Mário de Andrade para la cultura brasileña es inmensa.

Lady Bitch Ray über Madonna.

Melanie Raabe über Lady Gaga und die Kraft des Sich-selbst-Erfindens.

Der Funke, der die Gegenwart abfackelt.

Eine abenteuerliche Reise voller Idole, Erinnerungen und WandelTino Hanekamp lebt seit einigen Jahren im tiefen Süden Mexikos.

Este libro anda por tres caminos que se cruzan y se encuentran, por suerte, muchas veces y amorosamente: el del lenguaje musical, el de las infancias y el de la vida en las instituciones educativas.

Este libro se empezó a escribir cuando el autor aún era un adolescente y el trío de San Miguel daba sus primeros pasos.