Author: G. Henry Kinahan
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3368182684
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
Reprint of the original, first published in 1873.
A Handy-Book of Rock Names
Author: G. Henry Kinahan
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3368182684
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
Reprint of the original, first published in 1873.
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3368182684
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
Reprint of the original, first published in 1873.
Rock Names
Author: Adam Dolgins
Publisher: Citadel Press
ISBN: 9780806520469
Category : Rock groups
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This newly revised edition includes the origins of the names of the such contemporary bands as Chumbwamba, Savage Garden, Smash Mouth, and others. Illustrations.
Publisher: Citadel Press
ISBN: 9780806520469
Category : Rock groups
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This newly revised edition includes the origins of the names of the such contemporary bands as Chumbwamba, Savage Garden, Smash Mouth, and others. Illustrations.
A handy-book of rock names, with brief descriptions of the rocks
Author: K.G. Henry
Publisher: Рипол Классик
ISBN: 1177371642
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
Publisher: Рипол Классик
ISBN: 1177371642
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
The Big Book of Rock & Roll Names
Author: Adam Dolgins
Publisher: ABRAMS
ISBN: 1683353374
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 403
Book Description
The Big Book of Rock & Roll Names tells the behind-the-scenes stories of how the world’s most popular and influential rock and pop acts got their names. By turns fascinating, funny, and bizarre, the pages offer insight into the peculiar choices and idiosyncratic psychologies of hundreds of top musicians from the 1960s to the present. Originally published more than two decades ago to great success, it’s been out of print for years and has now been completely updated and expanded to feature dozens of exclusive interviews including conversations with groups like The Black Keys, The Killers, Twenty One Pilots, Coldplay, Cage the Elephant, and Vampire Weekend. From Arcade Fire to ZZ Top, this diverting and handsome collection reveals the often overlooked but defining histories of hundreds of the biggest names in rock and pop.
Publisher: ABRAMS
ISBN: 1683353374
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 403
Book Description
The Big Book of Rock & Roll Names tells the behind-the-scenes stories of how the world’s most popular and influential rock and pop acts got their names. By turns fascinating, funny, and bizarre, the pages offer insight into the peculiar choices and idiosyncratic psychologies of hundreds of top musicians from the 1960s to the present. Originally published more than two decades ago to great success, it’s been out of print for years and has now been completely updated and expanded to feature dozens of exclusive interviews including conversations with groups like The Black Keys, The Killers, Twenty One Pilots, Coldplay, Cage the Elephant, and Vampire Weekend. From Arcade Fire to ZZ Top, this diverting and handsome collection reveals the often overlooked but defining histories of hundreds of the biggest names in rock and pop.
The Dictionary of Rock & Pop Names
Author: Mark Beech
Publisher: Pen and Sword
ISBN: 1844689093
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 488
Book Description
Mark Beechs 1998 predecessor, The A-Z of Names in Rock generated over 50 radio interviews, 15 articles, 7 features in nationals and two serializations. This extended and updated version covers more genres than just rock (e.g. pop, punk, indie, reggae, soul, country, blues, folk, jazz, heavy metal, grunge and rap artists and bands) and will appeal to music fans internationally, as well as being the must-buy book for pub quiz fans. With almost 3,000 entries, its a chance to discover why artists chose their names and which ones shouldnt have. An informative and often humorous read, the worlds leading expert on music names (BBC), Mark Beech, is guaranteed another best-seller.
Publisher: Pen and Sword
ISBN: 1844689093
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 488
Book Description
Mark Beechs 1998 predecessor, The A-Z of Names in Rock generated over 50 radio interviews, 15 articles, 7 features in nationals and two serializations. This extended and updated version covers more genres than just rock (e.g. pop, punk, indie, reggae, soul, country, blues, folk, jazz, heavy metal, grunge and rap artists and bands) and will appeal to music fans internationally, as well as being the must-buy book for pub quiz fans. With almost 3,000 entries, its a chance to discover why artists chose their names and which ones shouldnt have. An informative and often humorous read, the worlds leading expert on music names (BBC), Mark Beech, is guaranteed another best-seller.
Rock 'n Roll Call
Author: Dean M. Boland
Publisher: Dowling Press
ISBN: 9780964645295
Category : Rock groups
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This definitive encyclopedia explores rock bands and how they got their names. Comprehensively covering everything from AC/DC to ZZ Top, the volume spans four decades of the rock 'n' roll name game. Illustrations.
Publisher: Dowling Press
ISBN: 9780964645295
Category : Rock groups
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This definitive encyclopedia explores rock bands and how they got their names. Comprehensively covering everything from AC/DC to ZZ Top, the volume spans four decades of the rock 'n' roll name game. Illustrations.
Lexicon of Geologic Names of the United States
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 1168
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 1168
Book Description
Lexicon of Geologic Names of the United States (including Alaska).
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 1168
Book Description
Issue identified as 1935 covers names used through Dec. 1935.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 1168
Book Description
Issue identified as 1935 covers names used through Dec. 1935.
Baby Names For Dummies
Author: Margaret Rose
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118069005
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
The fun and easy way to name the new bundle of joy Brimming with over 5,000 names, from traditional to unique, this is the perfect reference for parents-to-be looking for naming guidance. It features a an impressive assemblage of options for both boys and girls-from Biblical, medieval, and Shakespearean names to musical and international names-along with a list of today's most popular names and the favorite names of previous decades. Each entry contains variant spellings as well as the name's meaning, history, and derivations. Plus, fun sidebars offer examples of celebrities who chose unique names for their little ones and perfect suggestions for future political leaders, artists, and movie stars.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118069005
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
The fun and easy way to name the new bundle of joy Brimming with over 5,000 names, from traditional to unique, this is the perfect reference for parents-to-be looking for naming guidance. It features a an impressive assemblage of options for both boys and girls-from Biblical, medieval, and Shakespearean names to musical and international names-along with a list of today's most popular names and the favorite names of previous decades. Each entry contains variant spellings as well as the name's meaning, history, and derivations. Plus, fun sidebars offer examples of celebrities who chose unique names for their little ones and perfect suggestions for future political leaders, artists, and movie stars.
Dictionary of American Family Names
Author: Patrick Hanks
Publisher: Oxford University Press on Demand
ISBN: 0195081374
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 2094
Book Description
Where did your surname come from? Do you know how many people in the United States share it? What does it tell you about your lineage?From the editor of the highly acclaimed Dictionary of Surnames comes the most extensive compilation of surnames in America. The result of 10 years of research and 30 consulting editors, this massive undertaking documents 70,000 surnames of Americans across the country. A reference source like no other, it surveys each surname giving its meaning, nationality, alternate spellings, common forenames associated with it, and the frequency of each surname and forename.The Dictionary of American Family Names is a fascinating journey throughout the multicultural United States, offering a detailed look at the meaning and frequency of surnames throughout the country. For students studying family genealogy, others interested in finding out more about their own lineage, or lexicographers, the Dictionary is an ideal place to begin research.
Publisher: Oxford University Press on Demand
ISBN: 0195081374
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 2094
Book Description
Where did your surname come from? Do you know how many people in the United States share it? What does it tell you about your lineage?From the editor of the highly acclaimed Dictionary of Surnames comes the most extensive compilation of surnames in America. The result of 10 years of research and 30 consulting editors, this massive undertaking documents 70,000 surnames of Americans across the country. A reference source like no other, it surveys each surname giving its meaning, nationality, alternate spellings, common forenames associated with it, and the frequency of each surname and forename.The Dictionary of American Family Names is a fascinating journey throughout the multicultural United States, offering a detailed look at the meaning and frequency of surnames throughout the country. For students studying family genealogy, others interested in finding out more about their own lineage, or lexicographers, the Dictionary is an ideal place to begin research.