Author: LA Reid
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062274775
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 334
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In this long-awaited memoir, illustrated with over 100 never-before-seen photos from his personal collection, the groundbreaking record producer chronicles his struggles, his success, and the celebrated artists that made him a legend. Over the last twenty-five years, legendary music producer and record man LA Reid—the man behind artists such as Toni Braxton, Kanye West, Rihanna, TLC, Outkast, Mariah Carey, Pink, Justin Bieber, and Usher—has changed the music business forever. In addition to discovering some of the biggest pop stars on the planet, he has shaped some of the most memorable and unforgettable hits of the last two generations, creating an impressive legacy of talent discovery and hit records. Now, for the first time, he tells his story, taking fans on an intimate tour of his life, as he chronicles the fascinating journey from his small-town R&B roots in Cincinnati, Ohio, and his work as a drummer to his fame as a Grammy Award-winning music producer and his gig as a judge on the hit reality show, The X Factor. In Sing to Me, Reid goes behind the scenes of the music industry, charting his rise to fame and sharing stories of the countless artists he’s met, nurtured, and molded into stars. With fascinating insight into the early days of artists as diverse as TLC, Usher, Pink, Kanye West, and Justin Bieber, his story offers a detailed look at what life was like for stars at the start of their meteoric rise and how he always seemed to know who would be the next big thing. What emerges is a captivating portrait from the inside of popular music evolution over the last three decades. Part music memoir, part business story of climbing to the top, this beautifully designed book, jam packed with photos, showcases Reid's trademark passion and ingenuity and introduces a multifaceted genius who continues to shape pop culture today.
Author: Miles Marshall Lewis
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
ISBN: 1250231698
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 352
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A stunning, in-depth look at the power and poetry of one of the most consequential rappers of our time. Kendrick Lamar is one of the most influential rappers, songwriters and record producers of his generation. Widely known for his incredible lyrics and powerful music, he is regarded as one of the greatest rappers of all time. In Promise That You Will Sing About Me, pop culture critic and music journalist Miles Marshall Lewis explores Kendrick Lamar’s life, his roots, his music, his lyrics, and how he has shaped the musical landscape. With incredible graphic design, quotes, lyrics and commentary from Ta-Nehisi Coates, Alicia Garza and more, this book provides an in-depth look at how Kendrick came to be the powerhouse he is today and how he has revolutionized the industry from the inside.
Author: Diane C. Ohanesian
Publisher: Cartwheel Books
ISBN: 9780545098878
Category : Bedtime
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Sing and learn! This book-and-CD set features favorite songs with concept-based lyrics! With a ten-song companion audio CD and Nadine Bernard Westcott's celebrated art, this padded book with a die-cut cover offers creative and catchy new lyrics to the most popular bedtime songs. Who is sleeping? Who is sleeping? In the barn? In the barn? Cows and calves and chickens, Pigs and goats and brown hens, On the farm. On the farm. Who is sleeping? Who is sleeping? At the zoo? At the zoo? Zebras, tigers, hippos, Tigers, chimps and rhinos, Lions too. Lions too. From "Twinkle, Twinkle, Count With Me" to "Rock-A-Bye Seasons", Bedtime Sing to Me invites readers to become singers as they learn through music. Educationally proven, and kid-tested!
Author: Diana López
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 0593110951
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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An exuberant picture book celebrating the life and legacy of Selena Quintanilla, beloved Queen of Tejano music. From a very early age, young Selena knew how to connect with people and bring them together with music. Sing with Me follows Selena's rise to stardom, from front-lining her family's band at rodeos and quinceañeras to performing in front of tens of thousands at the Houston Astrodome. Young readers will be empowered by Selena's dedication--learning Spanish as a teenager, designing her own clothes, and traveling around the country with her family--sharing her pride in her Mexican-American roots and her love of music and fashion with the world.
Author: Vee Bdosa
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1462081835
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 169
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Vee Bdosa (Pronounced "Buh-Dosa" has been part of the US Military world for over half a century. During those years, he has travelled, or been transferred between such places as Poitiers, France, Spain, Germany, Italy, Greece and most of her neighboring Islands, through the Suez Canal twice, played softball in Eritrea and Aden, BCC (now called something else," all over the Caribean Islands, and even a few select United States cities. It is from these adventures, that his poetry comes from, and specifically from a beautiful little town called Doylestown, Pennsylvania. It would be impossible for Vee Bdosa to even recall all of the thousands and thousands of people he has interacted with, and each one of them is special.Each place is special, and each adventure, though seemingly unbelievable at times, was also special and unforgettable. The most special event in the life of Vee Bdosa is being a citizen of the United States of America, although much of his poetry is about Paris, France, where he became the poet, Vee Bdosa.
Author: Leia Layton
Publisher: Page Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1643501003
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 304
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Author: Oscar Wilde
Publisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 364
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Author: Ilka Tampke
Publisher: Text Publishing
ISBN: 1925626679
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 385
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One woman’s quest to defend her culture. Haunted by the Roman attack that destroyed her home, Ailia flees to the remote Welsh mountains in search of the charismatic war king, Caradog, who is leading a guerrilla campaign against the encroaching army. Ailia proves herself an indispensable advisor to the war king, but as the bond between them deepens, she realises the terrible role she must play to save the soul of her country. Set in Iron-Age Britain, Songwoman is a powerful exploration of the ties between people and their land and what happens when they are broken. Ilka Tampke teaches fiction at RMIT University. Her first novel, Skin, was published in eight countries and was nominated for the Voss Literary Prize and the Aurealis Awards in 2016. Ilka lives on five acres in the Macedon Ranges of Victoria. ‘Vivid world-building, a seamless blend of research and imagination, and the heightened lexicon of fantasy lend a beguiling lustre to this Iron Age saga.’ Age ‘Songwoman is a sparkling piece of writing, shot through with complex moral struggles and questions about what it means to belong to a place. Ilka Tampke transported me into the mind of Ailia, into her intense relationship with war king Caradog and her even more intense relationship with the land. Fine-tuned historical research blends seamlessly into this gripping story of a young woman fighting to stop the destruction of her home.’ Jane Rawson, author of From the Wreck ‘Those who root for Game of Thrones’ Daenerys Targaryen will find much to love in Ailia’s personal quest, with Tampke more successfully navigating the realms of almost fantasy than Ishiguro, marking her out as an exciting talent to watch.’ New Daily on Skin ‘[Tampke’s] vision is clear and brought to life vividly through the strength of her singular heroine. We have no heard the last from this resonant new Australian voice.’ Readings on Skin ‘Fantasy lovers will enjoy the mysticism and world building, and historical fiction readers will appreciate the Roman invasion story line.’ Booklist on Skin ‘Tampke has created a visceral tale of ritual, magic and violence.’ Sunday Times on Skin
Author: Amy Cruse
Publisher:
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Category : English literature
Languages : en
Pages : 666
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Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0141393750
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 192
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Part of a new series Legends from the Ancient North, The Wanderer tells the classic tales that influenced JRR Tolkien's The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings 'So the company of men led a careless life, All was well with them: until One began To encompass evil, an enemy from hell. Grendel they called this cruel spirit...' J.R.R. Tolkien spent much of his life studying, translating and teaching the great epic stories of northern Europe, filled with heroes, dragons, trolls, dwarves and magic. He was hugely influential for his advocacy of Beowulf as a great work of literature and, even if he had never written The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, would be recognised today as a significant figure in the rediscovery of these extraordinary tales. Legends from the Ancient North brings together from Penguin Classics five of the key works behind Tolkien's fiction.They are startling, brutal, strange pieces of writing, with an elemental power brilliantly preserved in these translations.They plunge the reader into a world of treachery, quests, chivalry, trials of strength.They are the most ancient narratives that exist from northern Europe and bring us as near as we will ever get to the origins of the magical landscape of Middle-earth (Midgard) which Tolkien remade in the 20th century.
