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Billy

by Pamela Stephenson

Billy Connolly has worked his way to the top from his working class roots. Billy has proved beyond doubt his versatility and sheer determination. Pamela writes about him - a highly talented musician, actor and comedian.

Facing the Other Way: The Story of 4AD

by Martin Aston

FACING THE OTHERWAY: THE STORY OF 4AD is the first comprehensive account of the iconic record label. Drawing on over a hundred interviews with the label’s menagerie of artists and staff, music writer and 4AD aficionado Martin Aston follows the course of the label’s defining years; initially populated by the likes of Bauhaus, The Birthday Party, Cocteau Twins, This Mortal Coil and Dead Can Dance, each band resembled a new genre on its own, before 4AD embarked on a new era with a wealth of equally startling American signings, including Throwing Muses, Pixies and The Breeders. Yet for every artistic triumph, there was a backlash. Behind the scenes, an accumulation of feuds and enforced commercial compromises in the wake of alternative music’s invasion of the mainstream left 4AD adrift and Watts-Russell a broken man, soon to sever all ties with the music industry, including his beloved label. This definitive history explains why 4AD has been called the greatest independent label of all time, one of the most influential, and certainly the most collectable. The story of 4AD is an unparalleled drama from a pivotal phase in independent music culture.

A Sound Move

by Linda Montoya

Eddie Hernandez and his band have been invited to play in a festival. One member refuses to practice. Will the band be ready in time?

Spotlight on Music 4th Grade (Texas Edition)

by Betsy M. Henderson Emily Crocker John Jacobson Judy Bond Margaret Campbelle-Holman Marilyn C. Davidson Mary Goetze Michael Jothen Robert De Frece Virginia Ebinger Rene Boyer

The text contains Music for Everyone, Musical Messages, Musical Journeys, Happy Go Lucky! A Time to Dream, A Time to Sing, One Musical Planet, Musical Discoveries, etc.

Spotlight on Music 6th Grade (Texas Edition, 2 Volume Set)

by Betsy M. Henderson Emily Crocker John Jacobson Judy Bond Margaret Campbelle-Holman Marilyn C. Davidson Mary Goetze Michael Jothen Robert De Frece Virginia Ebinger Rene Boyer

This textbook on music includes Spotlights on Concepts, Music Reading, Performance and Celebration.

Memories: The Autobiography of Ralph Emery

by Tom Carter Ralph Emery

Memories is the autobiography of country music star Ralph Emery.

Bette

by Charles Higham

This candid biography vividly captures Bette Davis as she really was and includes a complete filmography.

Beethoven

by Maynard Solomon

Biography of the composer with selective bibliography and an index of his compositions

1791: Mozart's Last Year

by H. C. Landon

Biography of Mozart's last year, in which he wrote The Magic Flute, La Clemenza di Tito, and the Clarinet Concerto, as well as most of the Requiem.

Holt World History, the Human Journey: Modern World

by Holt Rinehart Winston

History and geography share many elements. History describes important events that have taken place from ancient times until the present day. Geography describes how physical environments affect human events. It also examines how people's actions influence the environment around them. One way to look at geography is to identify essential elements of its study.

Holt Elements of Literature: 4th Course (Kentucky Edition)

by Kylene Beers

Learn more about literature in this high-school textbook

The Flower Fairies (Fairy Realm #2)

by Emily Rodda

Jessie returns to the magical world where her grandmother was born, where she deals with some griffins, dances with fairies, and borrows something to help her dance in her school concert.

More Havoc

by June Havoc

"More Havoc" is the story of June Havoc's long struggle, from vaudeville performer aged 2-1/2, to stardom on the Broadway stage.

Roseanne: My Life As A Woman

by Roseanne Barr

She was the creator and star of America's #1 TV show-55 million Americans watched her every week. But none of you know the real Roseanne Barr-none of you know, unless you've read Roseanne: My Life as a Woman. From her childhood as a Jewish outcast in the strict Mormon society of Salt Lake City, Utah, to the pinnacle of success as television's newest and funniest star, Roseanne Barr's life story has been one of tremendous drama. Yet, through it all, her indomitable spirit and sharp wit have shone through. With this, her autobiography, she proves herself to be not only a terrific comedian but a wonderful writer and storyteller as well. Vogue said "she flings truth on the table like a TV dinner," and, after reading a few pages of Roseanne, you'll know: The truth will be flung tonight. Here you'll learn the truth about her horrifying, near-death experience as a teenager; her stay in a mental institution; and her escape from Utah. Here's the truth about her early years as a mother, a member of the working poor, struggling to raise a family in a trailer park. You'll read of the great people in her life who gave her the courage to follow her feelings and be true to herself; you'll learn what a beginner in show business has to do to get ahead; you'll read about her Woody Allen and Mel Gibson fantasies, and the drive it takes to keep going in the hard and tough world of Hollywood. Roseanne's life is the story of a woman who started with nothing, overcame great adversity, and with the strength of her convictions - and a brilliant wit triumphs. But most important, here, for the first time, is the real Roseanne; the woman whose spirit and love for life, whose honesty and passion are on every page of this startling, funny, and remarkable autobiography.

Leading with My Chin

by Jay Leno Bill Zehme

Leading With My Chin is an interesting book to read. The comic stories explain Jay Leno's childhood, adult life and career.

Mozart: A Life

by Maynard Solomon

This scholarly 1995 book is more than a biography. It is a psychological portrait of the whole Mozart family, including Leopold, Wolfgang and Marianne. You don't have to be a musician to get into this book. This very readable biography contains a few musical examples but more emphasizes text and facts. It includes a complete list of all of Mozart's works and an analysis of bibliographical resources including how attitudes about Mozart have changed over time. If your view of Mozart was shaped by the Peter Shaffer play and movie, Amadeus,this book may contain quite a few surprises. Was Mozart poisoned? Was he an eternal child?

Chasing Down The Dawn: Life Stories

by Jewel Kilcher

Jewel takes her fans on a singular and very personal odyssey through her world, in this beautifully illustrated collection of remembrances, stories, journal entries, drawings, and personal photos. Three 16-page color photo inserts.

Without Reservation: How a Controversial Indian Tribe Rose to Power and Built the World's Largest Casino

by Jeff Benedict

All about the founding of Foxwood Casino and the Indian tribe responsible. Very interesting.

Celine Dion: My Story, My Dream

by Celine Dion Bruce Benderson Georges-Hébert Germain

Now, in her own words, the most dynamic vocal talent of our time--the international singing sensation whose recordings have sold millions, and whose performances electrify the world's great arenas--gives us her poignant, intimate, and inspiring life story . . . from the heart. She was born into a working-class Canadian family, the youngest of fourteen children. She gave her first performance standing on a kitchen table and dreamed of becoming a superstar. Few in her field can rival the phenomenal God-given abilities of Celine Dion. Fewer still have experienced the love, sorrow, accomplishment, and ecstasy that have shaped her remarkable life and carried her to the pinnacle of the entertainment world. "In Celine Dion: My Story, My Dream Celine takes us backstage, on the road, into the recording studio, and behind the scenes to reveal the hard work that creates the magic. But her book, much more than a chronicle of early breakthroughs and professional high-water marks, of unforgettable encounters with the luminaries and legends of show business is, first and foremost, a story of love. This talented and beautiful woman who has moved us with her singing now moves us with her words as she tells of growing up in a large, close-knit household fortified in its daily struggles by powerful bonds of heartfelt affection and the family tragedies their shared love enabled them to overcome. Here, also, Celine recounts warmly and intimately the storybook romance that remains her most enduring passion and greatest joy: Celine's marriage to René Angélil, her manager and soul mate. She tells of the devastating pain they both experienced when a doctor informed them that René had cancer, and how fighting the disease together helped strengthen their relationship. And she shares her joy, anxiety, and breathless anticipation of the impending fulfillment of their most cherished dream: parenthood. A true story of courage, perseverance, dedication, and devotion--told with the wide-eyed honesty of someone who, though she has basked in the glowing adoration of millions of fans, has never lost touch with her working-class roots--Celine Dion: My Story, My Dream is for anyone who has ever wondered about the real person behind the magnificent voice. Touching and funny, fascinating and uplifting, it is an exquisitely detailed portrait of a remarkable woman who has never backed away from a challenge ... even the most daunting challenges of the heart. CELINE DION is one of the world's most popular and well-known singers today. When she sang at the opening ceremonies of the Olympic Games in Atlanta, her voice reached 3.5 billion people worldwide. Her albums are instant bestsellers upon release. She has sold more than 60 million copies of her English-language recordings, millions more of her French recordings, and 18 million copies of "My Heart Will Go On," the theme from Titanic. Celine is admired and loved by fans around the world, and her concerts fill stadiums, whatever the size. With 115 separate music awards to her name, she is a living legend.

Kelly 'n' Me

by Myron Levoy

Fifteen-year-old Anthony falls for Kelly, the mysterious girl whom he meets singing in Central Park and joins to perform street music all over New York, but their romance is threatened by their very different backgrounds.

Mama Don't Allow

by Thacher Hurd

TOO LOUD! WHAT A RACKET! UNBEARABLE! Why don't you practice outside, dear? Not only Miles' parents, but the whole neighborhood has had enough of Miles' new saxophone! However, when Miles teams up with three other musicians to form the Swamp Band, their music suddenly gets a startlingly different reception. "We love that Swamp Band music!" yell the sharp-toothed, long-tailed, yellow-eyed alligators. "We like it LOUD! Come and play for the Alligator Ball." The Swamp Band is delighted . . . but little do they know what is in store for them after their first all-night jamboree. Every noise-loving child (and noise-hating parent) will revel in Thacher Hurd's funny, jazzy tale inspired by the traditional American song "Mama Don't Allow." Presch-3

The Philharmonic Gets Dressed

by Karla Kuskin

The 105 members of the Philharmonic Orchestra get ready for a performance. For children.

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