Music: styles and genres

The story of how Toronto became a music mecca.

The story of how Toronto became a music mecca.

In the late 1970s and early 1980s, no Canadian band rocked harder, louder or to more hardcore fans than Teenage Head.

ELON MUSKFrom humble, if not dreadful beginnings, Elon Musk's story epitomizes the American dream.

'In 1980 on her defection, Heidi captivated the people of this nation' - Paul Connor Come into Heidi's world.

The emotional stories behind Delta Goodrem's sixth studio album.

A coming-of-age memoir of addiction, ambition and redemption in the high-stakes world of Michelin star kitchens.

The bestseller optioned for a major film and adapted to the stage,Fourteen is this generation's Holding the Man a moving coming-of-age memoir about a young man's search for identity and acceptance in the most unforgiving and hostile of places: high school.

A powerful memoir of a true Australian legend: stolen child, musical and lyrical genius, and leader.

Born near the docks in Geelong, Carrie Moore was destined to become the queen of the Edwardian stage.

Johnny Ruffo came to Australia's attention when he entered The X Factor in 2011.

An illuminating history of the song for every kind of music loverOften today, the word song is used to describe all music.

I'm a Wathaurong man.

The orchestra has tuned, the lights in the hall have dimmed, and the conductor's baton signals the downbeat for the beginning of the romance.

'How did such big balls get in such short pants?

Sol3 Mio are Kiwi stars on a meteoric rise.

Inspirational, razor-witted and funny, Can We Help It if We're Fabulous is Peta Mathias at her wisest - and naughtiest.

Delve into the rich and mysterious history of geishas with our latest book: "e;The History of Geishas in Japan - A Excursion through Japan's Cultural History"e;.

A memoir by an American who almost single-handedly introduced Soviet rock to the free world, [.

What views and attitude does the Religion of Islam have regarding Muslim Women?

Writing on Raving is the definitive mix of voices from the Brooklyn underground rave scene and beyond, providing fresh language for the shared and infinitely varied experience of dancing through the night until the morning.

Johann Sebastian Bach: His Life, Art, and Work is an early 19th-century biography written in German by Johann Nikolaus Forkel and later translated by Charles Sanford Terry.

Quotables from NotablesBobby you have a hit here [Mulholland Drive Cafe].

The Ballad as Song is a collection of essays tracing the authors decades-long exploration of the intersection between traditional ballads and their accompanying tunes.

A nationally best-selling author and pastor draws lessons of hope and transformation in the perils of excess, the agonies of repentance, and the wonder of redemption found in the life stories of several icons of pop music and rock and roll.

Schindlers List meets The Sound of Music as best-selling New York Post investigative journalist Isabel Vincent delves into pre-World-War-II history to recover the amazing story of two British spinsters who masterminded a plan to spirit dozens of Jewish stars and personnel of the German and Austrian opera to England and save them from a terrible fate under the Third Reich.

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Meticulously researched, Joan Crawford: The Last Word deals in full with her long movie career and explores in detail her turbulent private life.

Stan, surprisingly, is the first full-length biography of the legendary comic who was the creative half of the universally loved duo, Laurel and Hardy.

Marilyn Monroe remains the most provocative female legend of the twentieth century.

Jane Fonda has been in the public eye since birth; just being Henry's daughter qualified her for celebrity status.

Tyrone Power was as versatile in life as he was on the screen.

From Cleveland to Cincinnati and everywhere in between, Ohio rocks.

“Rock readers from Ohio and beyond will enjoy this quick and informative read” covering bands from the Breeders to the Black Keys and more (Library Journal).

In this digital age, it is more exciting than ever to seek a career in the entertainment industry—from stuntmen and musicians to actresses, dancers, and even make-up artists.

Songs are reflections of the writers' emotions, culture and ideas too.

Musical instruments come in all shapes and sizes!

Mistakes Were Made is a revealing memoir and unexpected love story from model and actress Fiona Lewis about her journey to self-acceptance as she restores a crumbling French chateau.

In 1971, college-freshman Larry Singer approached a local concert promoter for permission to take photographs for a local newspaper.

The intersection of Christian theology/living with one of the greatest pop albums of all time, the Beach Boys Pet Sounds, provides a look into the reality and truth of the Christian faith.