Brian Blessed has a lifelong love of animals and over the years has rescued cats and dogs, horses and ponies, and even a very ungrateful fighting cock.
A year after the end of the Second World War, the first International Summer Course for New Music took place in the Kranichstein Hunting Lodge, near the city of Darmstadt in Germany.
This easy-to-understand beginner's guide provides an introduction to playing the harmonica and includes helpful information about basic techniques, tools, and music knowledge.
Las memorias tan esperadas y tremendamente entretenidas de la leyenda del escenario Chita Rivera, tres veces ganadora del premio Tony, homenajeada en los Centros Kennedy y ganadora de la Medalla Presidencial de la Libertad.
Tracing the careers of hip-hop's three most dynamic stars, this deeply reported history brilliantly examines the entrepreneurial genius of the first musician tycoons: Diddy, Dr.
The ebook "e;The Evolution of Japanese Music from the Heian Period to the Present Day"e; covers the rich history and transformation of Japanese music across multiple periods.
Muchísimo máscombina lo mejor de La última lección y Un momento extraordinario en este relato conmovedor de cómo Zulema Arroyo Farley, La Médium Latina, vive su vida al máximo, rehusando permitir que una forma rara de cáncer o cualquier otra enfermedad crónica determine su destino.
A stirring and eye-opening celebration of the enduring legacy of The Miseducation of Lauryn Hillreleased in 1998 and named "e;Best Album of All Time"e; by Apple Music.
Part memoir, part testimonial, and part life guide, Stand by Your Truth mixes Rickey Smiley's down-home humor with the values he learned from being raised by three generations of elders, steeped in the Baptist church, and mentored by some of the most celebrated comics in the entertainment industry today.
THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A raw, honest, and revealing co-memoir by Brie and Nikki Bella: twin sisters, WWE Hall of Fame inductees, and stars of the hit E!
Film historian and acclaimed New York Times bestselling biographer Scott Eyman has written the definitive, ';captivating' (Associated Press) biography of Hollywood legend Cary Grant, one of the most accomplishedand belovedactors of his generation, who remains as popular as ever today.
As a ghostwriter, biographer, and lyricist, David Ritz has worked with some of the biggest names in music, such as Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, and Marvin Gaye.
This timely reflection on male identity in America that explores the intersection of fatherhood, race, and hip-hop culture ';is a page-turnerdrenched in history and encompasses the energy, fire, and passion that is hip-hop' (D.
A ';fascinating slice of rarely considered American history' (Booklist)the story of Henry Ford and Thomas Edisonwhose annual summer sojourns introduced the road trip to our culture and made the automobile an essential part of modern life.
';A hot-rod joy ride through mid-20th-century American history' (The New York Times Book Review), this one-of-a-kind narrative masterfully recreates the rivalry between the two men who innovated the electric guitar's amplified soundLeo Fender and Les Pauland their intense competition to convince rock stars like the Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, and Eric Clapton to play the instruments they built.
In this ';exhilarating yet poignant account of one boy taking flight' (Shelf Awareness, starred review), one of rock music's most entrancing figures transforms the vividness of his musical world into an unforgettable literary account of overcoming the odds and finding his true voice.
Penn Jillettes New York Times bestselling account of his extremely funny and somewhat profane journey to discovering a healthy lifestylethat will motivate others to seek weight-loss solutions (The Washington Post).
Bestselling authors of Life Is Short (No Pun Intended) and stars of TLCs The Little Couple return with an inspirational book that encourages us to reach for our dreams, no matter what obstacles we may face.
The companion book to the groundbreaking PBS and BBC documentary series celebrating the pioneers and artists of American roots musicblues, gospel, folk, Cajun, Appalachian, Hawaiian, Native Americanwithout which there would be no jazz, rock, country R&B, or hip hop today.
From the updated edition of The Revolution Was Televised, Alan Sepinwalls analysis of Breaking Bad and Mad Men, featuring new commentary and insights on the complete series and controversial finales.
In the tradition of John Greens The Fault in Our Stars and Me and Earl and the Dying Girl, this incredibly moving and harrowing true story of a teenager diagnosed with cancer is a resounding affirmation of how music can lift ones spirits beyond gray skies and bad news (Kirkus Reviews).
Emmy Awardwinning actress Sharon Gless tells all in this laugh-out-loud, juicy, ';unforgettably memorable' (Lily Tomlin) memoir about her five decades in Hollywood, where she took on some of the most groundbreaking roles of her time.
In her powerful and inspiring memoir, Cookie Johnson, wife of NBA legend Earvin ';Magic' Johnson, shares details of her marriage, motherhood, faith, and how an HIV diagnosis twenty-five years ago changed the course of their lives forever.
In Home Before Dark, Susan Cheever, daughter of the famously talented writer John Cheever, uses previously unpublished letters, journals, and her own precious memories to create a candid and insightful tribute to her father.
';With this charming, sardonic debut, stand up comedian and actor Todd Barry makes readers laugh as hard as the audiences at his shows' (Publishers Weekly) in this hilarious book of travel essays from his time on tour in the US, Canada, and Israel.
Illustrated wisdom from country stars past and present Country Music Association estimates 42% of American adults (98 million-plus) are country music fans From country legends and stars of todaymany interviewed by the author Country-inspired, colorful design with full illustrations and spot-art throughoutBuilt on a mix of homespun hand-me-downs and first-hand experience, the gorgeous, illustrated Little Book of Country Music Wisdom offers the wise, unvarnished words of country stars past and present on a variety of topics like love, family, fun, work, health, heartache and even death to offer the full, big-picture view of country wisdom.
The Real Singing Cowboys profiles contemporary cowboy--and cowgirl--singers and musicians who are, or have been, authentic working cowboys or ranchers, or involved in related occupations tied to ranching and cowboy culture.
On paper Steve Katz's career rivals anyone's except the 1960s' and '70's biggest stars: the Monterey Pop Festival with the legendary Blues Project, Woodstock with Blood, Sweat & Tears, and even producing rock's most celebrated speed addict, Lou Reed.
From the Allman Brothers Band to Frank Zappa, and through the interweaving lives of Bill Graham, Janis Joplin, Grace Slick, and Carlos Santana, author John Glatt chronicles the story of the 1960s rock music Colossus that stood astride the East and West CoastsGrahams twin temples of rock, the Fillmore East and Fillmore West.
