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‘I’m just a cosmic yob, I suppose.’‘I change every day. I’m not outrageous. I’m David Bowie.’‘I’m an instant star. Just add water and stir.’Genre-hopping, gender-bending: Bowie has never been afraid to pushthe boundaries. Whether masquerading as an alien, a spaceman or a goblin king, this rock ‘n’ roll hero was a true visionary. The death of the Man Who Fell to Earth shook fans around the world, but his influence lives on.Pocket Bowie Wisdom is full of insights into music, identity, fame, love and creativity from one of the most pioneering musicians of all time. This collection of quotes makes a perfect gift for the Bowie fan in your life. Σελίδες: 96, Διαστάσεις: 11.7x11.7cm

\'He who sings frightens away his ills.\' Miguel De CervantesIt’s official: singing is good for you. Singing delivers a host of physical and emotional benefits including lower heart pressure, increased aerobic exercise, improved breathing, posture, mindset, confidence and self-esteem. Whether you do it alone or in a choir, singing will help you find the rhythm in your life.Sing examines the culture and history of singing, why we sing, the mechanics of sound, what it is to sing, how to take control of your voice and get creative. The book also tackles how to exercise your inner instrument and overcome your fear of singing. Drawing on singing teacher Rosie Dow’s extensive work and experience in singing, this book offers expert guidance and practical exercises to cultivate emotional and physical wellbeing. Crucially, anyone can do it – you just need to find your voice! Σελίδες: 144, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

Authentic advice on subverting expectations and embracing kindness.What would Harry do? Songwriter, trendsetter, social activist, mindfulness master - we\'d all love to be more like Harry Styles. This \"Golden\" guide, packed with Styles wisdom, will show you how. Want to learn how to be your most authentic self, have the confidence to wear what you want, and find inner peace? Discover how Harry finds his sparkle, so you can too. Inside the pages of this book you will find: - A mix of humour and sage advice that will resonate with any fan- Chapters covering style, career, creativity, attitude, relationships, and more - Stylish artwork and design appeals to key demographicFamously charming, fabulously dressed, and unapologetically himself - there are so many reasons to want to be more Harry Styles. This book will show you how to channel this once-in-a-generation pop icon.Following his stratospheric levels of fame as a member of One Direction, Harry has carved out his own unique path in the industry as a solo artist, actor, and fashion icon. Harry\'s approach to life, career, music, relationships, and style is inspirational to anyone who wants to subvert expectations, be authentically themselves, and treat people with kindnessBe More Harry Styles is the perfect gift for Harry Styles fans. Σελίδες: 64, Διαστάσεις: 13.4x13.4cm

Kit includes:- 20 heart-shaped magnets in assorted colors featuring fun expressions ranging from the sweet to the sassy- 16-page full-color mini book including die-cut, conversation heart stickers Σελίδες: 16, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0211, Διαστάσεις: 8.4x8.4cm

“What Would Ariana Do?”Let the magic of Ariana Grande help you break free and be your best self! This inspirational guide to the pop phenomenon’s way of life shares words of wisdom, wonderful insights and suitably funky illustrations.Want to learn how to rock a perfect ponytail, write beautifully from the heart or overcome adversity with strength and honesty? Discover how Ariana finds her courage so you can, too!Become the diva you were born to be:Be inspired by Ariana’s resilience and strength, with life lessons relevant for readers from all walks of lifeFun facts and trivia about the pop star accompany the wholesome life lessons, offering fulfilling insights into living more authenticallyBeautiful illustrations and bite-size facts make this book the perfect gift for Ariana Grande fans of all agesPop princess, whistle-note expert, dangerous woman – we’d all love to be more like Ariana. This excellent guide, packed with Grande wisdom, will show you how. Σελίδες: 64, Διαστάσεις: 13.2x13.2cm

From Nickelodeon’s Cat Valentine and subsequent teen idol status to her chart-topping music career and acting prowess, Ariana has marked herself as an all-time great solo super-talent and an artistic collaborator. This unofficial and unauthorized celebration of Ari is packed with facts and stats on her childhood and family, her film, Broadway and TV appearances, her songs, albums and tours – as well as that incredible four-octave voice. Fitting perfectly in your pocket, the book is full of the singer’s inspirations, influences, beliefs and thoughts on everything from romance and self-empowerment to climate change. A perfect gift for a Glinda superfan. Σελίδες: 128, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1029, Διαστάσεις: 11.4x11.4cm

Seven men. Seven years. 31 million Twitter followers. 11 billion YouTube views. 13 billion Spotify streams. Sold out world tours. BTS are a global phenomenon – this is their story. This fully revised and updated edition of the bestselling biography covers their journey from debut to Map of the Soul: 7, and looks at how this group of guys from South Korea have taken over the world. RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook can sing, dance and rap, and write and produce their own music too. From humble beginnings at a small agency to topping charts all over the world, their story is truly incredible, and testament to the amazing talent and hard work of each of the members. Their dedicated fanbase, ARMY, have supported them through thick and thin, celebrating triumphs alongside their idols and pushing them to ever-greater heights. Extensively researched, and written in an upbeat and accessible style, this book interweaves the backstories of each of the members with the narrative of the band as a whole, their modest debut and their astonishing rise to fame in their home country and beyond. It also includes 16 pages of full colour photographs of the band performing, posing and having fun. Σελίδες: 272, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

This volume contains valuable practice material for candidates preparing for the ABRSM Grade 4 Piano exams. The book is written in attractive and approachable styles and representative of the technical level expected in the exam. Σελίδες: 16, Διαστάσεις: 23x23cm

This book contains nine pieces from ABRSM\'s Initial Grade Piano syllabus for 2023 & 2024, three pieces chosen from each of Lists A, B and C - ideal for both Practical and Performance Grade exams. The pieces have been carefully selected to offer an attractive and varied range of styles, creating a collection that provides an excellent source of repertoire to suit every performer. The book also contains helpful footnotes and, for those preparing for exams, useful syllabus information. A version of this book with audio download is also available. Σελίδες: 12, Διαστάσεις: 22.8x22.8cm

The Music Theory in Practice series has helped more than one million musicians worldwide to learn about the notation and theory of music. Now fully revised, this workbook remains the best way to prepare for ABRSM\'s Grade 3 Theory of Music Exam. Features a clear explanation of music notation, many worked examples and practice exercises, definitions of important words and concepts, specimen exam questions and helpful tips for students. As well as supporting the ABRSM Theory syllabus, this workbook also provides an excellent resource for anyone wishing to develop general music literacy skills. Σελίδες: 40, Διαστάσεις: 22.8x22.8cm

This in-depth biography details Harry\'s life so far. From his childhood and his journey to fame on the X-Factor to releasing incredibly successful solo music and becoming a fashion icon, this book gets you closer to Harry than ever before.From the start of his career we follow the roller coaster of emotions as One Direction broke up, and we learn how Harry reinvented himself. Free from the shackles of being in a boyband he was able to be the rock star he had always dreamed of being and conquer the US by himself.Not content with being one of the world\'s biggest popstars, Harry has also cultivated a career as a film star, kicking off with a starring role in box-office hits like Dunkirk before going on to become a member of the iconic Marvel universe and, in 2022, taking the lead in My Policeman and Don’t Worry Darling. Now, as universally acknowledged fashion royalty, he has hosted the Met Gala with Serena Williams and Lady Gaga and regularly models for Gucci. In 2021 he released his beauty brand, Pleasing, and he has even partnered with the meditation app Calm to record a story designed to help listeners drift off. His new album Harry’s House soared to the top of the charts in both the UK and the US, and his 2022 tour \'Love on Tour\' has sold out globally. In short, his phenomenal success shows no signs of slowing down. Get to know the iconic singer in greater depth with this book that gets you to the heart of a very modern pop star – a must read for all of Harry\'s fans.Also available:Ariana: The Biography (9781782439745)Adele: To 30 and Beyond: The Unauthorized Biography (9781789294361)Britney: The Unauthorized Biography (9781789294590) Σελίδες: 224, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

But before Whitesnake-and life on the road with former Deep Purple singer David Coverdale-became a chaotic reality, Moody had already formed a teenaged band with Free\'s Paul Rodgers, played with Juicy Lucy, been a founder member of Snafu and worked as an in-demand session musician. This saw him play with performers whose egos, neuroses-and, in some cases, supreme talent-led to some memorable encounters, giving him the opportunity to contribute, with some gusto, to the hedonism of the Seventies. His musical footprint has been nothing short of epic. But how did such a party-loving, excess-fueled outfit as Whitesnake conquer the mighty world of hard rock-and at what cost? Outrageous stories about catastrophic narcotic mix-ups and infamous groupies come as thick and fast as the band\'s musical output itself. However, with success comes a price, and as global domination, commercial success and late-night carousing began to give way to suspicion, greed and the repercussions of excess on the road, serious fallout was inevitable. In his memoirSnakes and Ladders, Micky relates his musical odyssey with fondness and a wry sense of humour. From, guitar lessons to guitar hero, this is his story of climbing the ladder-and surviving the \'Snake. Σελίδες: 288, Διαστάσεις: 13.1x13.1cm

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A PITCHFORK MUSIC BOOK OF THE YEARA radical, literary and intimate insight into one of the twentieth century\'s most vital vocalists. \'Tongson serves up a number of astute observations about fantasy, projection, longing, normalcy, and aberrance.\' MAGGIE NELSON\'Deftly weaves memoir, history, and cultural criticism to highlight the dynamic relationship between artists and listeners.\'PITCHFORKIn the \'60s and \'70s, America\'s music scene was marked by raucous excess, reflected in the tragic overdoses of young superstars such as Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin. At the same time, the uplifting harmonies and sunny lyrics that propelled Karen Carpenter and her brother, Richard, to international fame belied a different sort of tragedy - the underconsumption that led to Karen\'s death at age thirty-two from the effects of an eating disorder.In Why Karen Carpenter Matters, Karen Tongson (whose parents named her after the pop icon) interweaves the story of the singer\'s rise to fame in the 1960s and \'70s with her own trans-Pacific journey between the Philippines - where imitations of American pop styles flourished - and Karen Carpenter\'s home ground of Southern California. Tongson reveals why the Carpenters\' chart-topping, seemingly white-washed musical fantasies of \'normal love\' have profound significance for her - as well as for other people of colour, LGBT+ communities, and anyone outside the mainstream culture usually associated with Karen Carpenter\'s legacy.This hybrid of memoir and biography excavates the destructive perfectionism at the root of the Carpenters\' sound, while finding the beauty in the singer\'s all-too-brief life.\'Engrossing . . . a triumphant delight.\' 4COLUMNS\'Heartfelt . . . excellent . . . breathtaking.\' EXCLAIM!\'Will resonate with readers who have never even heard of Carpenter.\' LITERARY HUBMUSIC MATTERS: SHORT BOOKS ABOUT THE ARTISTS WE LOVE- Why Solange Matters by Stephanie Phillips- Why Marianne Faithfull Matters by Tanya Pearson- Why Karen Carpenter Matters by Karen Tongson Σελίδες: 160, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

In Long Players, fifty of our finest authors write about the albums that changed their lives, from Deborah Levy on Bowie to Daisy Johnson on Lizzo, Ben Okri on Miles Davis to David Mitchell on Joni Mitchell, Sarah Perry on Rachmaninov to Bernardine Evaristo on Sweet Honey in the Rock. Part meditation on the album form and part candid self-portrait, each of these miniature essays reveals music’s power to transport the listener to a particular time and place. REM’s Automatic for the People sends Olivia Laing back to first love and heartbreak, Bjork’s Post resolves a crisis of faith and sexuality for a young Marlon James, while Fragile by Yes instils in George Saunders the confidence to take his own creative path. This collection is an intoxicating mix of memoir and music writing, spanning the golden age of vinyl and the streaming era, and showing how a single LP can shape a writer’s mind. Featuring writing from Ali Smith, Marlon James, Deborah Levy, George Saunders, Bernardine Evaristo, Ian Rankin, Tracey Thorn, Ben Okri, Sarah Perry, Neil Tennant, Rachel Kushner, Clive James, Eimear McBride, Neil Gaiman, Daisy Johnson, David Mitchell, Esi Edugyan, Patricia Lockwood, among many others. Σελίδες: 224, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0802, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

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Here is the story of how the Sex Pistols shocked and shamed EMI - the UK\'s most revered and profitable record company - and ended up GBP40,000 the richer thanks to manager Malcolm McLaren\'s cunning business strategy. Σελίδες: 164

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This edition of Improve your sight-reading! Horn Grades 1-5 has been revised to support the ABRSM syllabus from 2023. It also includes online audio of the \'going solo\' pieces for students to check their performances against. The ability to sight-read fluently is a vital skill, enabling students to learn new pieces more quickly and play with other musicians. The best-selling Improve your sight-reading! series, by renowned educationalist Paul Harris, is designed to develop sight-reading skills and improve confidence. Step by step you build up a complete picture of each piece, firstly through rhythmic and melodic exercises related to specific technical issues, then by studying prepared pieces with associated questions, and finally \'going solo\' with a series of meticulously graded sight-reading pieces. Σελίδες: 48, Διαστάσεις: 22.9x22.9cm

This edition of Improve your sight-reading! Trumpet Grades 1-5 has been revised to support the ABRSM syllabus from 2023. It also includes online audio of the \'going solo\' pieces for students to check their performances against. The ability to sight-read fluently is a vital skill, enabling students to learn new pieces more quickly and play with other musicians. The best-selling Improve your sight-reading! series, by renowned educationalist Paul Harris, is designed to develop sight-reading skills and improve confidence. Step by step you build up a complete picture of each piece, firstly through rhythmic and melodic exercises related to specific technical issues, then by studying prepared pieces with associated questions, and finally \'going solo\' with a series of meticulously graded sight-reading pieces. Σελίδες: 48, Διαστάσεις: 22.9x22.9cm

A new edition as part of the Faber Greatest Hits - books that have taken writing about music in new and exciting directions for the twenty-first century.In his critically acclaimed book, In the Country of Country, Nicholas Dawidoff travels to the origins of country music and talks to the musicians who created this original American art form. Here, amongst others, are indelible portraits of Johnny Cash, behind whose black apparel lies a Faustian dilemma; Merle Haggard, a man as elusive as he is gifted; and Patsy Cline, a lonely figure striding out bravely in a male-dominated world. An exhilarating journey from Maces Springs, Virginia to Bakersfield, California, In the Country of Country conveys the spirit and passion that informs country music and confirms Dawidoff\'s reputation as one of the most gifted cultural commentators of his generation. Σελίδες: 384, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

Dolly Parton\'s best quotes compiled into a handy pocket-sized edition, perfect for reading on the go. Dolly Parton, the Queen of Country, or the Dolly Lama, as she has been called is renowned for her hilarious quotes, witty one-liners, and self-deprecating humour.I\'m not offended by all the dumb blonde jokes because I know I m not dumb and I\'m not blonde either. Don\'t get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life. People are always asking me in interviews, What do you think of foreign affairs? I just say, I\'ve had a few. So if yo\' re feeling blue, need a laugh, a hug, or some solid Southern advice, this is the book for you. From love to diets, life advice, and more, there\'s something for every Dolly fan. Σελίδες: 89, Διαστάσεις: 11.8x11.8cm

Since she rose to international fame in 1985 with her seminal Irish jazz album Tired and Emotional, Mary Coughlan\'s battles with addiction, the problems in her personal life and career have been well documented. But until now she has never spoken of the traumatic events in her childhood that led to a life of rebellion, running away, and reliance on drugs and alcohol.In this funny, moving and typically outspoken memoir, Ireland\'s best-loved jazz singer pulls no punches in getting to the heart of what made Mary so contrary.Detailing her battles with the bottle, her suicide attempts and her confinement in psychiatric hospitals, Mary tells of how, after hitting rock-bottom, she pulled herself out of the dregs of a vodka bottle to confront the foundations of her problems head-on.As she tells her story - with a ribald, running commentary on the highs and lows of celebrity culture - we get to experience an alternative evolution of Ireland in the \'70s and \'80s, populated with hippies, rock stars and movie moguls, and one wild Irish girl determined to live a life less ordinary. Σελίδες: 304, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0601, Διαστάσεις: 12.6x12.6cm

The remarkable autobiography of the last great wartime icon. Born Vera Welch on 20 March, 1917 in the East End of London, Dame Vera Lynn’s career was set from an early age – along with her father, who also did a ‘turn’, she sang in Working Men’s Clubs from just seven years old. She had a successful radio career with Joe Loss and Charlie Kunz in the 1920s and ‘30s, but it was with World War II that she became the iconic figure that captured the imagination of the national public. Her spirit and verve, along with her ability to connect with the men fighting for their country and those left behind praying for their loved ones, made her the ‘Forces’ sweetheart’. Performing the songs that she will always be associated with, such as ‘We’ll Meet Again’ and ‘Yours’, Vera toured Egypt, India and Burma to entertain the troops and bring them a sense of ‘back home’. Her career after the war flourished, with hits in the US and the UK, but Vera was never able to leave behind her wartime role and was deeply affected by what she had seen. Still heavily involved with veteran and other charities, this is Dame Vera’s vivid story of her life and her war – from bombs and rations to dance halls and the searing heat of her appearances abroad. Epitomising British fortitude and hope, Dame Vera gives a vivid portrait of Britain at war, and a unique story of one woman who came to symbolize a nation. Σελίδες: 320, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0429, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

London. Wham! Pop, glitz and glamour. And two girls with stars in their eyes.Our friendship began one windy day in 1982, outside Finsbury Park tube. It was an instant like at first sight. We were on our way to a Wham! rehearsal. Pepsi was the new girl in the band and over a car stereo, a cassette tape and that journey to Bushey we bonded. We had no idea that we were on the first of many journeys together and that soon we\'d be travelling all over Europe, Australia, America, China and Japan. Or that no matter where we went, together, we\'d find a way to make every exotic destination feel like home.We\'d both been teenagers during the seventies – a dreary and difficult decade, especially if you were young in London and you didn\'t have much money.So, in 1982, anything was possible for us – a pair of twentysomethings who hadn\'t been to university, who didn\'t have any money, who dreamt of singing and dancing, but ultimately lived for fun. Everything felt new and life was a question mark. We had no idea what was lying ahead, but we wanted to say yes.What we didn\'t know was that we were saying yes to a lifetime of connection that has endured whatever we\'ve done, wherever we\'ve been. From the side of the stage to its centre – we have many stories to tell.And it\'s all here, it\'s all in black and white. Σελίδες: 336, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0816, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

* A Rough Trade, Mojo and Evening Standard Book of the Year *\'Peerless cultural history.\' Ian Thomson, Evening Standard\'Original.\' Guardian\'Fascinating.\' Mail On Sunday\'Exceptional.\' Irish TimesOver the course of the twentieth century, The Lark Ascending by Ralph Vaughan Williams is the piece of music that has come to define the mythical concept of the English countryside, with its babbling brooks and skylarks. Yet, the landscape is not really an unaffected utopia, but a living, working and occasionally rancorous environment that has forged a nation\'s musical personality. On a journey that takes us from post-war poets and artists to the free party scene embraced by the acid house and travelling communities, Richard King explores how Britain\'s history and identity have been shaped by the mysterious relationship between music and nature. Σελίδες: 368, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

**Finalist in the Outstanding Music Education Print Resource Category for the 2025 Music & Drama Education Awards** Stringtastic Book 2: Violin teaches through playing in an engaging exploration of musical styles. Part of the fully integrated Stringtastic series in which violin, viola, cello and double bass can all learn and play together in any combination. Learn as you play through the world of Stringtastic, with 62 imaginative pieces that have been specifically designed to establish a secure playing technique and build confidence one step at a time. Following on from Stringtastic Book 1, this book takes the student from Grade 1 (Early Elementary) to Grade 2 (Elementary) level. Featuring equal-level duets for all instruments, the pieces are ideal for individual and group tuition as well as fl exible ensemble and classroom settings. Every piece is supported by an exciting backing track plus a piano-only track for practice, all available to download. The Stringtastic Book 2: Teacher’s Accompaniment book provides the complete piano score which works with any combination of the instrumental parts. Mark Wilson and Paul Wood have developed an engaging and accessible new series of string-playing method books… The presentation will appeal to young learners, and the careful, well-conceived pedagogy will thrill their teachers! Furthermore, the Stringtastic integrated approach gives proper deference to the social aspect of music-making by allowing violinists, violists, cellists, and bassists to play together from the start. I look forward to sharing this method with my young students and colleagues in early music education. Dr. Mark Elliot Bergman, Director of Strings and Orchestral Studies, Sheridan College.   Σελίδες: 44, Διαστάσεις: 22.9x22.9cm

**Finalist in the Outstanding Music Education Print Resource Category for the 2025 Music & Drama Education Awards** Stringtastic Book 2: Cello teaches through playing in an engaging exploration of musical styles. Part of the fully integrated Stringtastic series in which violin, viola, cello and double bass can all learn and play together in any combination. Learn as you play through the world of Stringtastic, with 62 imaginative pieces that have been specifically designed to establish a secure playing technique and build confidence one step at a time. Following on from Stringtastic Book 1, this book takes the student from Grade 1 (Early Elementary) to Grade 2 (Elementary) level. Featuring equal-level duets for all instruments, the pieces are ideal for individual and group tuition as well as flexible ensemble and classroom settings. Every piece is supported by an exciting backing track plus a piano-only track for practice, all available to download. The Stringtastic Book 2: Teacher’s Accompaniment book provides the complete piano score which works with any combination of the instrumental parts. Mark Wilson and Paul Wood have developed an engaging and accessible new series of string-playing method books… The presentation will appeal to young learners, and the careful, well-conceived pedagogy will thrill their teachers! Furthermore, the Stringtastic integrated approach gives proper deference to the social aspect of music-making by allowing violinists, violists, cellists, and bassists to play together from the start. I look forward to sharing this method with my young students and colleagues in early music education. Dr. Mark Elliot Bergman, Director of Strings and Orchestral Studies, Sheridan College. Σελίδες: 44, Διαστάσεις: 22.9x22.9cm

Pop music’s a simple pleasure. Is it catchy? Can you dance to it? Do you fancy the singer?But what’s fascinating about pop is our relationship with it. David Hepworth is interested in the human side of pop. He’s interested in how people make the stuff and, more importantly, what it means to us. In this collection of essays written throughout his career, Hepworth shows how it is possible to take music seriously and, at the same time, not drain the life out of it. From the legacy of the Beatles to the dramatic decline of the record shop via the bewildering nomenclature of musical genres; with characteristic insight and humour Hepworth asks some essential questions about music and, indeed, life: is it all about the drummer; are band managers misunderstood; and is it appropriate to play ‘Angels’ at funerals?As Pope John Paul II said ‘of all the unimportant things, football is the most important’. David Hepworth believes the same to be true of music and this selection of his best writing, covering the music of last fifty years, shows you precisely why. Σελίδες: 240, Διαστάσεις: 12.7x12.7cm

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