Music

Pop music, screaming fans, incredible tours - being a Pop Star certainly has rewards.

This is Louise's story, one of four individual journeys taken from Wherever You Are by The Military Wives.

This is Claire's story, one of four individual journeys taken from Wherever You Are by The Military Wives.

This is Nicky's story, one of four individual journeys taken from Wherever You Are by The Military Wives.

This is Paula's story, one of four individual journeys taken from Wherever You Are by The Military Wives.

With characteristic humour and a down-to-earth approach to the Buddhist path, the Dalai Lama offers us an inspirational way to transform our hearts and minds and create the happiness we seek.

This is a chapter from Alex Ross's groundbreaking history of twentieth-century classical music, 'The Rest is Noise'.

This is a chapter from Alex Ross's groundbreaking history of twentieth-century classical music, 'The Rest is Noise'.

This is a chapter from Alex Ross's groundbreaking history of twentieth-century classical music, 'The Rest is Noise'.

This is a chapter from Alex Ross's groundbreaking history of twentieth-century classical music, 'The Rest is Noise'.

This is a chapter from Alex Ross's groundbreaking history of twentieth-century classical music, 'The Rest is Noise'.

This is a chapter from Alex Ross's groundbreaking history of twentieth-century classical music, 'The Rest is Noise'.

This is a chapter taken from Alex Ross's groundbreaking history of twentieth-century classical music, The Rest is Noise.

This is a chapter taken from Alex Ross's groundbreaking history of twentieth-century classical music, The Rest is Noise.

This is a chapter taken from Alex Ross's groundbreaking history of twentieth-century classical music, The Rest is Noise.

This is a chapter taken from Alex Ross's groundbreaking history of twentieth-century classical music, The Rest is Noise.

The first official account of the iconic record label.

He's young, he's hot and he's set to be the biggest thing in pop - 16-year-old Cody Simpson is sending shockwaves around the world.

This is a chapter from Alex Ross's groundbreaking history of twentieth-century classical music, 'The Rest is Noise'.

This is a chapter from Alex Ross's groundbreaking history of twentieth-century classical music, 'The Rest is Noise'.

This is a chapter from Alex Ross's groundbreaking history of twentieth-century classical music, 'The Rest is Noise'.

This is a chapter from Alex Ross's groundbreaking history of twentieth-century classical music, 'The Rest is Noise'.

This is a chapter from Alex Ross's groundbreaking history of twentieth-century classical music, 'The Rest is Noise'.

'An absolutely masterly work' Stephen FryAlex Ross, renowned author of the international bestseller The Rest Is Noise, reveals how Richard Wagner became the proving ground for modern art and politics-an aesthetic war zone where the Western world wrestled with its capacity for beauty and violence.

Robert Plant is one of the few genuine living rock legends.

Updated for Christmas 2013!

Collins Shorts - insight in an instant.

The Penguin Book of English Song anthologizes the work of 100 English poets who have inspired a host of different composers (some English, some not) to write vocal music.

Steven Patrick Morrissey was born in Manchester on May 22nd 1959.

In American Smoke, Iain Sinclair hits the road to America in the tracks of the Beats.

The definitive account of Whitney Houston's astonishing life, ground-breaking career and tragic death - complete with never-before-seen photographs - from the only one who truly knows the story behind the headlines: her mother, Cissy Houston.

An introduction to Buddhist mantras and mudras, used by meditators to open doors within.

Calling all One Direction fans!

First published in 1986, "e;Real Life"e; gives the full background to Marsha Hunt's astonishing rise from Philadelphia ghetto girl to become the 'face' of the cult 60s rock musical "e;Hair"e; and the girlfriend of Mick Jagger, father of her daughter Karis.

A Space Opera.

The acclaimed classic biography, now available as an ebook.

In 2012 the Rolling Stones celebrate their 50th anniversary.

Get your backstage pass at the ready as you go behind the scenes with Justin Bieber, in his brand new book - 100% official - and discover what life is really like as the world's hottest pop star!

"e;Masterful, fun .

Tai Chi Chuan began as a martial art in China over 1000 years ago and is now widely recognized for its great health benefits.

Autobiography by the singer and creative force of 70s rock group The Stranglers.

A revealing and intimate biography about Janis Joplin, the Queen of Classic Rock, written by her younger sister.

A treasure trove for any fan of the four-stringed (and occasionally more) instrument.

In this funny, evocative, personal eBook, previously published as 'Music for the People: The Pleasures and Pitfalls of Classical Music', Gareth Malone takes us on a journey of musical discovery that explains and entertains in equal measure.

A darkly enchanting tale set in Seattle in the 1990s - the fictional life of Kurt Cobain's childhood imaginary friend.

Zakk Wylde - the man, the guitar god, the legend - invites all who dare to follow onto the tour bus for tales of glory, debauchery and metal mayhem.

A riveting look at the transformative year in the lives and careers of the legendary group whose groundbreaking legacy would forever change music and popular culture.

In this breathtaking cultural history filled with exclusive, never-before-revealed details, celebrated rock journalist Joel Selvin tells the definitive story of the Rolling Stones' infamous Altamont concert, the disastrous historic event that marked the end of the idealistic 1960s.

A magisterial narrative account of the creation and consumption of all forms of 'culture' across the European continent over the last two hundred years.

'A fine, intellectually sparkling and always engaging little book - a welcome addition to any Wagner library'Hans Vaget, Opera QuarterlyWhilst no one would dispute Wagner's ranking among the most significant composers in the history of Western music, his works have been more fiercely attacked than those of any other composer.