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Taylor Swift: A Life in Music (Want to know More about Rock & Pop?)
by Alice HudsonA quick read for anyone who wants to know a little more about the most incredible, talented superstar of her generation.Former country music sensation Taylor Swift is one of the most accomplished singer/songwriters to storm the charts. Talented and gorgeous, Swift is no stranger to winning awards, from Academy of Country Music Awards to Grammys, her enormous popularity amongst the country music scene has allowed her to cross over into popular music with hits such as &‘We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together&’, &‘I Knew You Were Trouble&’, 'Shake it Off', 'Look What You Made Me Do' and her latest album Evermore, not to mention her re-recordings of her masters, the latest being Red (Taylor's Version). Fascinating text tells the remarkable story of this inspirational and phenomenal performer.
Taylor Swift: A Little Golden Book Biography (Little Golden Book)
by Wendy LoggiaHelp your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about Taylor Swift, the Grammy Award–winning and multiplatinum artist. Little Golden Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction for preschoolers! This Little Golden Book about Taylor Swift--the singer and songwriter whose distinctive talent for storytelling has made her one of the biggest superstars in both country and pop music--is an inspiring read-aloud for young children as well as their Swiftie parents! Look for more Little Golden Book biographies: • Willie Nelson • Beyoncé • Dolly Parton • Tony Bennett <p> <b>New York Times Bestseller</b>
Taylor Swift: All Access
by ScholasticSo you think you’re a Swiftie? Find out everything you’ve ever wanted to know about the mega pop star in this biography! It’s a crash course in all things Taylor Swift.Get to know the real Taylor Swift in this biography that’s packed with fun facts, stats, top tens, listicles, and lots more! Follow Taylor’s journey from aspiring Broadway star to country music legend to queen of the pop-music scene.It’s all inside this book: Taylor’s love stories, her fame, her reputation, her tours, and her friends and fans. Plus, you’ll discover all Taylor’s faves – foods, fan moments, lyrics, fellow musicians, and much more – now and in every era!With eight pages of full-color photos!
Taylor Swift: Her Story
by Grace MackTaylor Swift is one of the biggest stars in the world! This easy-to-read biography is perfect for her youngest fans.Taylor Swift is one of today's biggest music superstars! She's got millions of fans around the world. But before she was famous, Taylor was just a young girl who loved to sing and dreamed of sharing her music with others.Discover how Taylor made it all the way to the top in this exciting biography! It's perfect for fans who have just learned to read. And it's packed with over 40 pages of photos and illustrations of the beloved singer/songwriter!
Taylor Swift: In Her Own Words (In Their Own Words)
by Helena HuntGet inside the head of one of the most influential musicians of our time with this collection of her most inspiring and revealing quotes.The quotations in this book have been carefully curated from Taylor Swift’s numerous public statements—interviews, op-eds, social media posts, and more. It’s a comprehensive picture of her meteoric rise to the top, her ever-savvy business sense, and her increasingly forthright perspective on the music world and beyond.Swift’s catchy, chart-topping songs have propelled her to become one of the bestselling musicians of all time. But in the more than fifteen years she’s been making music, she has also amassed enough power to buck the norms of an industry notorious for controlling the images of its often very young female artists. She’s stood up for herself and for other artists, championing their rights to fair royalties, and inspired tens of thousands of fans to register to vote. Swift’s achievements have earned her spots on both Forbes’s Most Powerful Women and Time’s 100 Most Influential People lists. Now, for the first time, you can find her most inspirational, thought-provoking quotes in one place.
Taylor Swift: Issue #10 (Scoop! The Unauthorized Biography #11)
by Jennifer PouxA new series of unauthorized biographies on the world's biggest names and rising stars in entertainment, sports, and pop culture! Complete with quizzes, listicles, trivia, and a full-color pull-out poster of the star, this is the definitive collection to get the full Scoop! and more on your favorite celebrities.Taylor Swift. Where to begin? • Has made Time's 100 most influential people in the world list. Three times...so far... • Holds six Guinness book of world Records. Yes, six. • Has won 10 Grammy Awards. Go on... • Oh, and an Emmy! So, what could possibly be next?Get the full Scoop! and more on Taylor Swift: America's biggest female popstar.
Taylor Swift: Little People, Big Dreams
by Maria Isabel Sanchez VegaraThis book provides an engaging look at the life and career of Taylor Swift, exploring her rise to fame, her impact on the music industry, and her journey as a pop icon. Through insightful text and vibrant illustrations, readers learn about Swift's achievements, her personal growth, and her influence on contemporary music and culture.
Taylor Swift: Superstar! (Step into Reading)
by Shana CoreyTaylor Swift is a singer, songwriter, and superstar! Fans ages 4-6 will love learning about their favorite music icon in this Step 2 biography!Is your child a Swiftie in their "wanting to know more" Era? This biography is the perfect fit! Follow the story of Taylor's life--from her childhood growing up on a Christmas Tree farm in Pennsylvania all the way to her sold-out international Eras Tour! This biography uses simple text, short sentences, and full-color illustrations to help new readers learn all about the life, albums, tours, and phenomenal impact of global sensation Taylor Swift!Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences. They are perfect for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.
Taylor Swift: The Platinum Edition
by Liv SpencerTaylor Swift: The Platinum Edition gets to the heart of this superstar with albums and singles that head straight to the top of the pop and country music charts, a shelf full of awards, and millions of fans around the world.Fans looking for Taylor’s complete story should look no further than this detailed biography, which chronicles her childhood in Pennsylvania where she was teased and bullied, to her early days trying to land a record deal by personally dropping off demos at Nashville record companies, to the performance that led Taylor to her current label — and international fame. Includes details on her 2012 album Red and coverage of all her recent romances and adventures in the spotlight.
Taylor Swift: The Whole Story
by Chas Newkey-BurdenThe full story of Taylor Swift’s stratospheric rise to fame; all any dedicated Swifty needs to know about the pop superstar who’s taking over the world. <p><p>A small-town girl with an incredible talent, and the strength to realise her dream, Taylor has grown into an award-winning, chart-topping artist and worldwide star, as well as a strong and stylish woman. But how did she get there? And what lies in store for her in the future? <p><p> From childhood dreams of a musical future in Pennsylvania, to determined and budding teen musician with a trademark she’s stayed faithful to ever since: honest lyrics about real-life events; her fight to be taken seriously in the music industry, through to the rewards of success and the intense pressure of expectation, Taylor Swift: The Whole Story is a full account of Taylor’s incredible journey, with everything you need to know about America’s Sweetheart. <p><p> This compelling book is packed full of fascinating details revealing the true Taylor – what drives, motivates and moves her, how she overcame the challenges that loomed on the road to fame and looks at how authentic her wholesome image is, plus the truth about her relationships with Harry Styles, Jake Gyllenhaal and Conor Kennedy and who she’s really talking about on her tracks. <p><p> The full portrait of a girl who could so easily have faded into the background – but who blossomed in the spotlight into a grounded, graceful and inspiring young woman.
Taylor Swift: This Is Our Song
by Tyler ConroyListen up Swifties! Ten years ago, an unknown sixteen-year-old released a self-titled debut country album. A decade later, Taylor Swift has reached record-breaking, chart-topping heights. She's been hailed for her songwriting talent, crossed effortlessly from country to pop, and established herself as a musician who can surprise, delight, and inspire! Amazingly, after all these years, there is still no great, comprehensive book about Swift for her fans. This book will change that by collecting the best writing and images that have been produced about Taylor over the past decade in one gorgeous volume. Simon & Schuster asked fellow Swifties to be part of the book and fans around the world have entered competitions to choose the book's title, design its cover and become its honorary author! It also includes submissions from the likes of Tavi Gevinson and Chuck Klosterman. This is an oversized, beautifully illustrated scrapbook that tells the story of Swift's first ten years as an artist in intimate detail. Use the hashtag #SwiftFanBook to join the conversation online.
Taylor Swift: This Is Our Song
by Tyler ConroyA book about Taylor. Made with love. By fans. For fans.Ten years ago, an unknown sixteen-year-old released a self-titled debut country album. A decade later, Taylor Swift has reached record-breaking, chart-topping heights. A ten-time Grammy winner, Swift has been hailed for her songwriting talent, crossed effortlessly from country to pop, and established herself as a musician who can surprise, delight, and inspire, all while connecting with her fans in a way that only she can. Amazingly, after all these years, there is no great, comprehensive book about Swift for her fans. Until now. This book, a fan-generated celebration of Swift's first decade as an artist, collects the best writing and images from the past ten years in one gorgeous volume. From prefame interviews with Swift in local Pennsylvania newspapers to major profiles in The New Yorker and Rolling Stone; from album reviews by top critics such as Robert Christgau, Sasha Frere-Jones, and Ann Powers to essays by beloved novelists like Maggie Shipstead; from Tavi Gevinson's classic ode to Swift in The Believer to Q&As with Chuck Klosterman and humorous analysis from McSweeney's and The Hairpin; from album-themed crossword puzzles and adult coloring pages to profiles of Taylor's biggest fans; from an excerpt of the soon-to-be-published novel Taylor Swift: Girl Detective to a "book within a book" of Swift's most inspiring quotations titled (naturally) The Tao of Tay, this book is the vital collection of all things Taylor. Here, finally, is the must-have book for every Swiftie and every music lover. For, as Klosterman wrote in GQ, "If you don't take Swift seriously, you don't take contemporary music seriously." * This book is a tribute to Taylor Swift, but she was not involved in its creation. *
Taylor Swift: Wildest Dreams, A Biography
by Erica WainerA dazzling must-have picture book biography for the rabid Taylor Swift lover. Features illustrations of the pop icon, from childhood to fearless stardom, and the story of how she broke out to share her sparkle with the rest of the world.Since the release of her self-titled first album, Taylor Swift has enchanted the world again and again. The fearless singer-songwriter empowers her listeners to be confident, brave, and expressive. This gorgeous picture book biography follows the big star from her childhood to present day. Follow Taylor’s earliest performances, her musical inspirations, and—above all else—her passion for writing and storytelling. Sweeter than fiction, Taylor’s story is the perfect collectible for every bejeweled Swiftie. There’s only one question: Are you ready for it?
Tchaikovsky
by Edward GardenRevised to mark the centenary of Tchaikovsky's death and the recent upsurge of interest in his music, Edward Garden's study assesses the operas, ballets and other works against the background of the composer's eventful life: his ill-judged marriage, his curious pen-friendship with his patron Nadezhda von Meck, and his relationship with Balakirev and other Russian composers. Edward Garden also examines conflicting theories on the manner of Tchaikovsky's death.
Tchaikovsky Papers: Unlocking the Family Archive
by Marina Kostalevsky Stephen Pearl Polina E. VaidmanThis fascinating collection of letters, notes, and miscellanea from the archives of the Tchaikovsky State House-Museum sheds new light on the world of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Most of these documents have never before been available in English, and they reveal the composer’s daily concerns, private thoughts, and playful sense of humor. Often intimate and sometimes bawdy, these texts also offer a new perspective on Tchaikovsky’s upbringing, his relations with family members, his patriotism, and his homosexuality, collectively contributing to a greater understanding of a major artist who had a profound impact on Russian culture and society. This is an essential compendium for cultural and social historians as well as musicologists and music lovers.
Tchaikovsky in America
by Elkhonon YoffeBiography of the famous composer, including his trip to New York in 1891 to celebrate the opening of Carnegie Hall.
Tchaikovsky's Empire: A New Life of Russia's Greatest Composer
by Simon MorrisonA thrilling new biography of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky—composer of some of the world&’s most popular orchestral and theatrical music &“A lively, argumentative and thoughtful reflection on one of the 19th century&’s most important musical figures.&”—Michael O&’Donnell, Wall Street Journal Tchaikovsky is famous for all the wrong reasons. Portrayed as a hopeless romantic, a suffering melancholic, or a morbid obsessive, the Tchaikovsky we think we know is a shadow of the fascinating reality. It is all too easy to forget that he composed an empire&’s worth of music, and navigated the imperial Russian court to great advantage. In this iconoclastic biography, celebrated author Simon Morrison re-creates Tchaikovsky&’s complex world. His life and art were framed by Russian national ambition, and his work was the emanation of an imperial subject: kaleidoscopic, capacious, cosmopolitan, decentred. Morrison reexamines the relationship between Tchaikovsky&’s music, personal life, and politics; his support of Tsars Alexander II and III; and his engagement with the cultures of the imperial margins, in Ukraine, Poland, and the Caucasus. Tchaikovsky&’s Empire unsettles everything we thought we knew—and gives us a vivid new appreciation of Russia&’s most popular composer.
Tchaikovsky: The Man Revealed
by John SuchetA tortured genius, a sensitive soul, and a great composer burdened by the weight of his private desires, Tchaikovsky’s life is explored in full by the incomparable John Suchet. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky is one of the most successful composers that Russia has ever produced, but his path to success was not an easy one. A shy, emotional child, intended for the civil service by his father, Tchaikovsky came late to composing as a career, and despite his success he was a troubled character. Doubting himself at every turn, he was keenly wounded by criticism. The death of his mother haunted him all his life and his incessant attempts to suppress his homosexuality took a huge toll. From Tchaikovsky’s disastrous marriage to his extraordinary relationship with his female patron, his many amorous liaisons, and his devotion to friends and family, Suchet shows us how the complexity of Tchaikovsky’s emotional life plays out in his music. A man who was by turns quick to laugh and to despair, his mercurial temperament found its outlet in some of the most emotionally intense music ever written.
Tchin the Storyteller (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Vocabulary Readers #Leveled Reader: Level: 4, Theme: 3.2)
by Caroline VidaA brief introduction to the famous Native American storyteller Tchin.
Te Maldigo con Alegría / I Curse You With Joy
by Tiffany HaddishFrom the author of The Coppersmith Farmhouse and The Lucky Heart comes another standalone novel in the Jamison Valley Series, perfect for fans of Helen Hardt, Kristen Ashley, and Linda Howard.Tiffany Haddish está de regreso con su nueva y muy esperada colección de ensayos, Te Maldigo con Alegría.La última vez que los lectores se sentaron con Tiffany Haddish fue con su exitoso debut El Ultimo Unicornio Negro. Desde entonces, se catapultó a la fama como estrella de Girls Trip. Desfiló por la alfombra roja de los Oscar, estrenó exitosas comedias en Showtime y Netflix y pasó a la historia como la primera comediante negra en presentar Saturday Night Live y Shark Week.Pero no todo ha sido una fiesta. En estos ensayos humorísticos y sentidos, Tiffany se enfrenta a los altibajos de la vida. Hubo una época en la que Tiffany no sabía del todo quién era Tiffany. Antes de descubrir su propio estilo, se presentaba en el escenario vestida como sus compañeras de trabajo en la aerolínea para contar insípidos chistes de pitos. Se hundió. Fue necesario un pene falso, la ayuda de algunos amigos y un poco de apoyo de Bob Saget para que Tiffany descubriera quién era Tiffany. En este libro, Tiffany se enfrenta a sus traumas de infancia, a los desafíos de ser mujer negra en la industria del entretenimiento y a su agridulce reencuentro con su padre después de casi veinte años.Te Maldigo con Alegría es Tiffany Haddish sin filtros, invitando al lector a su intimidad, donde la alegría, la honestidad, el amor y el corazón están a la orden del día. ENGLISH DESCRIPTIONTiffany Haddish is back with her highly anticipated new essay collection, I Curse You With Joy.It's been a minute. Readers last sat down with Tiffany in her bestselling debut The Last Black Unicorn. Since then, Haddish has catapulted to A-list fame as the breakout start of Girls Trip. She's walked the Oscars red carpet, released a hit stand-up special with Netflix, and made history as the first Black female comedian to host Saturday Night Live and Shark Week. But it hasn't been all VIP parties and free diving with apex predators. In these humorous and heartfelt essays, Tiffany gets real about the highs and lows of life. Believe it or not, there was a time when Tiffany didn't totally know who Tiffany was. Before she found her groove, she was on stage dressed like her snobby airline coworkers telling halfhearted dick jokes. She tanked. It took a fake penis, some help from friends, and a little encouragement from Bob Saget, but eventually Tiffany figured out Tiffany. I Curse You With Joy celebrates all the lessons she learned along the way--the joy and the pain. Tiffany reckons with the legacy of her childhood trauma, the challenges of being a Black woman in the entertainment industry, and her bittersweet reunion with her estranged father after twenty years apart. Don't worry, she's got plenty of advice to share, too. I Curse You With Joy is Tiffany Haddish unfiltered. (We know what you're thinking...how much more unfiltered can she get?) These essays lay it all bare, bringing readers into Tiffany's inner circle where joy, honesty, humor, and heart are the order of the day.
Te abraza con todo fervor revolucionario: Epistolario de un tiempo 1947-1967 (The Che Guevara Library)
by Ernesto Che GuevaraErnesto Che Guevara fue un viajero --y por lo tanto un escritor de cartas-- alo largo de su vida de adulto. Las cartas coleccionadas aquí incluyen un ampliorango, de cartas a sus padres durante su viaje en motocicleta a la extensivacarta a Fidel luego del éxito de la revolución cubana a comienzos de 1959, de lomás personal a lo intensamente político, revelando a alguien que no soloahondaba a través del pensamiento en todo lo que encontraba, pero para quienel proceso de transformación social fue un compañero constante desde sujuventud hasta poco antes de su muerte. Sus cartas nos dan al Che hijo, amigo,amante, guerrillero, líder político, filósofo y poeta. En estás cartas el Che esjuguetón, gracioso, a veces sarcástico y profundamente cariñoso. Su vida fuecorta, y estos veinte años, desde los 19 hasta días antes de su muerte,muestran que también fue increíblemente valiosa e intensa.Su hija Aleida Guevara, también doctora como su padre, escribe en el prólogo,"Cuando escribes un discurso, prestas atención al lenguaje, la puntuación ydemás. Pero cuando escribes una carta a un amigo o a un miembro de tufamilia, no te preocupan esas cosas. Eres tú quién habla, en tu voz autentica.Por eso me gustan estas cartas; muestran quien era realmente el Che y cómopensaba. Este es el verdadero testimonio político de mi padre."
Te buscaré mientras viva
by Paco LobatónTras 25 años de Quién sabe dónde Paco Lobatón sigue dando voz a los desaparecidos. Te buscaré mientras viva es un libro y un homenaje. En él se encuentran catorce testimonios que componen, en realidad, una única historia, la de aquellos familiares que han sufrido la desaparición de un ser querido. El relato de casos como los de Cristina Bergua, Yéremi Vargas, David Guerrero o la malograda historia de Diana Quer, entre otros, es un reconocimiento a quienes, frente al vacío que genera toda desaparición, resisten bajo una misma premisa: «Mientras no existe la evidencia de muerte, existe esperanza de vida». De la mano de Paco Lobatón nos adentramos en hogares donde el tiempo se ha detenido, en familias arrasadas por la incertidumbre, la angustia del no saber y el pulso cotidiano con un sufrimiento que no termina. A través del testimonio de sus familiares, buscadores incansables, este libro nos transmite la voz de los desaparecidos. Juntas, estas voces encarnan una autobiografía colectiva y un poderoso llamamiento a la sociedad para que no se les ignore ni se les condene a la doble desaparición que supondría el olvido. Son voces que nos recuerdan nuestro deber de solidaridad como ciudadanos y el deber de las instituciones como responsables de la seguridad de todos. Este libro es una expresa invitación a que acompañemos a quienes sobreviven a la incertidumbre con un impulso imparable que se resume en cuatro palabras: «Te buscaré mientras viva». Los derechos de autor obtenidos de la venta de este libro se destinan a la Fundación Europea por las Personas Desaparecidas QSDglobal, para el cumplimiento de sus objetivos de ayuda a las familias.
Te echo de menos, Becks: Una historia real de abuso infantil y desaparición
by David Noguera Jesamine JamesDespués de diez años preguntándose lo que le ha ocurrido a su amiga, Kayleigh abre su corazón y su mente para recordar el año anterior a la desaparición de Becks. Su esperanza es encontrar un cierre a la culpa con la que carga, debido a su pasividad del momento, y encontrarse más cerca de descubrir lo que ocurrió. El silencio de Becks acerca de su vida de secretos y abusos hacía que fuera difícil para Kayleigh juntar las piezas del rompecabezas de los hechos. Su mente está atormentada por los recuerdos y las posibilidades que imagina para darle sentido a su última llamada de teléfono.
Te invito a creer: historias y encuentros para construir otra realidad
by Manuel LozanoCuando la sensación térmica baja hasta los cero grados, ahí donde losgobiernos no tienen más contención para ofrecer, sale un grupo devoluntarios de la Red Solidaria comandados por Manuel. «Extender la mano para ayudar a aquellos que olvidaron lo que significacaminar, ser la voz de los que no la tienen, ofrecer sonrisas donde solohay lágrimas, viajar miles de kilómetros para llevar comida, ropa osimplemente para abrazar, contener, escuchar. Manuel es eso». GastónPauls«Cuando la sensación térmica baja hasta los cero grados, ahí donde losgobiernos no tienen más contención para ofrecer, sale un grupo devoluntarios de la Red Solidaria comandados por Manuel. Su misión es lade dar un plato de sopa, un té, un alfajor a aquellos que por algunarazón se quedaron en la calle en esos días helados. Lo que llama laatención no es la iniciativa de salir una vez, como yo mismo lo hicejunto a él, para dar ese plato de comida. Lo que me llena de orgullo yadmiración es la voluntad de salir todos los días. Lunes, martes,miércoles, jueves, fines de semana, feriados, todos los días a la mismahora estar para los demás. Porque ser solidario 24 horas es la tarea yel compromiso de Manu.Lamentablemente nuestra Argentina tiene mucho trabajo para aquellaspersonas que quieren ayudar. El rol del Estado es procurar quitarle esetrabajo a tipos como Manuel e ir emparejando las desigualdades entre losque más tienen y los que no tienen nada. Mientras tanto, cuantas máspersonas con conciencia social, solidaridad y ganas de hacer algo porlos demás existan, mucho más equitativa será la sociedad. Serán pequeñasbatallas, día a día, para llevarnos al triunfo de una utopía de esas queno son imposibles: la de un país un poco más justo». Andy Kusnetzoff«Anécdotas que nos acercan a una realidad muchas veces ignorada.Palabras y hechos simples, llenos de amor». Soledad Pastorutti
Tea & Antipathy: An American Family in Swinging London
by Anita MillerTea & Antipathy is a delightfully hilarious and true account of one American family's summer in the posh London neighborhood of Knightsbridge in 1965. Capturing the helpless feeling that living in a foreign city often brings, the book recounts how the Millers met a wide variety of memorable characters from all social classes, including Mrs. Grail the Irish cleaning woman, who was convinced that their home was haunted and who hated the English; Basil Goldbrick, a businessman from Manchester; and Basil's clever wife Daisy, who resented Americans. Told in a gently sardonic tone, this story provides insight on what London was like during the Swinging Sixties and what it was like to uproot a family for an adventurous summer abroad.