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Guy Pratt knows rock.As bass player forthe likes of Madonna, Michael Jackson, Pink Floyd, Jimmy Page and Bryan Ferry (not to mention Sophie Ellis-Bextors classic Murder on the Dance Floor), his playing is renowned. But Guy also has a talent for putting his foot in it - and for telling the tale afterwards.Laced with his trademark charm, enthusiasm, behind-the-scenes access, it-couldnt-happen-to-a-bassist anecdotes and self-deprecating humour, the new book will bring Guys musical adventure working alongside some of the biggest names in music up to date for fans of first book and legions of new fans introduced to him through the hit Rockonteurs podcast he hosts with Spandau Ballets Gary Kemp.

From award-winning author Kyle Lukoff comes an emotionally charged and unexpectedly funny not-quite-love story, set against the backdrop of college orientationFor Thomas, matriculating at Erikson, the storied Ivy League University on New Yorks Upper West Side, is about more than trading in small-town Vermont for life in the big city. Its about returning to the place he was born, walking the same streets his late uncle did in his early 20s, and finally, finally getting a chance to ditch the nice trans boy persona hes been carrying since coming out in middle school. Not that Thomas isnt nice or trans, but he longs to be just one of the guys, another face in the crowd.Blending in has never been Annabelles aim, but ever since her most recent (and most disastrous) breakup, shes been counting down the days until she can escape Seattles claustrophobic queer scene for the relative anonymity of NYC. No one at Gilman College, or its sibling school Erikson, knows anything about Annabelle or her exes. Its the perfect fresh start, and this time, everything will be different. When Thomas and Annabelle meet, their connection is electric. Neither one can believe theyve found someone so perfect before classes even start. But as the heady thrill of new love (and lust) begins to fade, both teens will discover that what you think you want isnt always what you need.

A global perspective on early childhood learning and education giving us clear evidence that children are smart and capable, and why agency is so important for childrens learningYoung children are smart and capable. They already have most of what they need to learn and grow. Author Dr. Jennifer Keys Adair, a Professor of Early Childhood Education and a preschool teacher-turned-cultural anthropologist draws upon 20 years of stories and scientific evidence to show why agency is so important for childrens learning, even in a society that can be dangerous and complicated.Using examples from many different countries and communities around the world from Austin, Texas to Bangalaru, Karnataka - this book offers nine core experiences that honor and support young childrens agency: Exploration, Participation, Caring for the Natural World, Conflict, Difficult Discussions, Caring for People, Multilingualism, Multiplicity, and Protection.Adair emphasizes that the nine experiences have endless variation and will look different depending on where you live, what you have access to, and the types of realities you face. This book is not a manual or a "how to for teachers and parents, because there is no one best way to support childrens agency. To make this case, Adair includes stories of infants, toddlers, and young children in parks, homes, childcare programs, preschools, elementary classrooms and community centers using their agency in a variety of circumstances.The heart of the book is a hope that adults will find their own ways to create environments in which children can enact their agency early and safely, so children can shift the world they are inheriting to the world they want.

An engaging collection that shows how Nick Sousaniss groundbreaking book Unflattening is inspiring teaching and learning across disciplines in higher ed.Includes both inspiration and practical strategies for classrooms, research projects, and professional training.Over the past decade, Nick Sousaniss groundbreaking graphic novel Unflatteningan experiment in visual thinking written entirely in comics, published in 2015has quietly been transforming higher education across a broad range of disciplines. Sousaniss innovative fusion of words, images, and nonlinear narrative challenges the dominance of text-only scholarship and models an accessible, multimodal approach to thinking and learning.Unfurling Unflattening, edited by Amanda Latz, Darron Collins, and Andrea Kantrowitz, brings together 14 chapters by educators who have integrated Unflattening into first-year seminars to doctoral programs. Each of the chapters demonstrates how Sousanis innovative scholarship has been used to inspire students to connect ideas across disciplines, embrace ambiguity, and interrogate the status quo.The book addresses a pressing pedagogical need: how to cultivate complexity, adaptability, and creativity in the age of AI, cultural disruption, and shifting educational models. Contributors share examples of students making comics, translating concepts into dance and music, and applying Unflattenings principles to systemic change initiatives.The collection bridges theory and practice, providing a roadmap for educators seeking to expand their repertoire beyond conventional, text-based approaches.

A four-color extravaganza from the Mal Evans archives, including sections from his never published memoirs, his detailed (and humorously illustrated) diaries and hundreds of unseen photographs he took during his time with the Beatles. Truly a goldmine of new insight into the most famous band in the world, from a man who knew them better than most.Malcolm "Mal" Evans was an integral figure in the lives of The Beatles, acting as everything from roadie and assistant to confidante and, above all else, friend. Even after the bands split, Evans remained close to each member as they ventured out into solo careers, though he was closest to Paul McCartney. And through it all, he kept a detailed diary.In the 1970s, Mal made a deal with a publisher for a memoir, and the typed manuscript he submitted remained in that publishers basement until it was discovered by a temp, tasked with cleaning out a storage unit. Along with the manuscript, the temp discovered an amazing collection of photographs and diaries. Instead of throwing them away as instructed, the temp sent a letter to Yoko Ono, who quickly responded. Yoko retrieved the materials, and returned them to Mals family in England. Unfortunately, Mal had taken his life years prior in a drug fueled showdown with the police.Now, from the author who wrote our own acclaimed Living the Beatles Legend, comes a visual celebration of the Mal Evans archives. Once thought lost forever, this holy grail for Beatles die-hards is being shared for the first time. With annotated (by Ken) excerpts of Mals memoir, the first-hand account of life with the worlds most important band through the eyes of the man that was there for it all, and bits from his diaries showing the comings, goings, recording schedules, and personal appointments of John, Paul, Ringo, and George, their life as a group, time on the road, and lives after their dissolution.A companion to Womacks thoroughly researched and family blessed biography of Mal, Living the Beatles Legend, now with the words of the man himself, and featuring hundreds of never before seen photos as well, this will be a beautifully designed must-own for Beatles lovers everywhere.

The little-known history of nuclear reactors in American life, and the role of public colleges in the Atomic Age.In The Atom Goes to College, David Munns explores the creation and forgotten prominence of teaching reactors, nuclear reactors dedicated to education during the golden age of American atomic ambitions. From the 1950s to the 1970s, a generation took the science of the atom and made it into the engineering of the reactor. Across two dozen teaching reactors in colleges and universities, the new students of nuclear engineering learned to contain, control, and govern the atom.Munns shows that teaching reactors stemmed from the agreement between American private interests and public universities to limit government control and secrecy over the atom. Teaching reactors warded off the threat of government-controlled atomic power by opening nuclear secrets to undergraduates, graduate students, and a growing international community of nuclear engineers. Over 150 nuclear engineering programs shaped attitudes toward the Atomic Age because teaching reactors were open educational facilities celebrated as accessible and visible in contrast to remote government labs doing classified work. Students witnessing the atom became a public-facing part of the atomic age, not secret but celebrated.

Set sail with this collection of cocktails for smooth drinking inspired by yacht rocks most beloved tunes.Drop anchor, dust off your captains hat, and pull out your cocktail shaker. Yacht Rock Cocktails is your invitation to the golden age of good vibes. Whether youre hosting the soiree of the summer or settling in for an evening of easy listening, this is your ticket to beachy drinks, watercolor sunsets, and that breezy West Coast sound.Part cocktail book and part soundtrack, Yacht Rock Cocktails pairs fifty iconic yacht rock hits with delicious drinks so transportive, they might just trick you into thinking youre on a boat with Kenny Logins or Steely Dan. Song and drink pairings include:Sailing by Christopher Cross + a double-rum TradewindsI Keep Forgettin by Michael McDonald + a booze-forward Last Memory This is It by Kenny Logins + a simple Gin & It And many more! With cocktail expert and yacht rock connoisseur Chris Vola at the helm and recipes that feature a mix of everyday and unique ingredients, you will be laughing into your shaker as you mix a Gentlemans Daiquiri while contemplating the deep, blue depths of the oceanand Michael McDonalds eyes. Each recipe is delivered with Chriss trademark wit and includes delightful trivia any yacht rock afficionado will appreciate.Featuring gorgeous, nostalgic photography, this stunning book will make you feel like youre riding the waves, even if youre docked at home. Whether a die-hard music or umbrella-drink fan, Yacht Rock Cocktails will soon have you mixing, sipping, andto paraphrase noted yacht rock scholar Questlovedancing while still sitting down.

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An intimate collection of essays by 80 widely acclaimed and esteemed artists, from Brian Eno to Erykah Badu to Angélique Kidjo to Justin Vernon of Bon Iver each revealing an overlooked but beloved album that has resonated deeply with them and inspired their work.Discover the music that shaped Dolly Partons earliest memories through her mothers voice, the rare recording Black Thought of The Roots discovered and continues to draw from , the album that changed the way Chris Stapleton heard and approached music and the albums that influenced Billie Eilish and Finneass approach to making music. On the Records gathers musical hidden gems and word-of-mouth albums, selected by 80 celebrated artists. Featuring essays by luminaries across genres and spanning generations, the book offers an intimate look at the music that has privately influenced and moved these artists. Each essay features an album, artist, or a set of songs that the artist feels should have been considered classics among the collective consciousness but have been underappreciated. Some reflect chapters in the work of widely recognized artists, while others are long out of print, self-released, or hard to find. Many of the essays were written by the artists themselves, while others grew out of exclusive new conversations, shaped into written stories that preserve the voice and spirit of those exchanges.Each artists reflection is paired with album art and imagery that bring these records to life. On the Records unfolds with the quiet pleasure of browsing a well-loved record collectiona book to linger with as much as to read.This is the book for music-lovers who want to be inspired again, by the discovery of songs and sounds that theyve never heard before. For listeners who value discovery and the deeper connections people form with great recordings, On the Records opens a path to extraordinary music, shared by the artists whose work has shaped the way we listen.

The year is 1907 and Maurice Ravel is one of the most admired but also most controversial composers in France. An aloof, dandyish figure, he is at the centre of a group of rebellious artists who call themselves the Apaches. It is considered a scandal that he has never won the Prix de Rome, despite entering compositions for it several times. As for his personal life, he has no known attachments, and no one seems to know whether his romantic leanings incline him towards men, or women, or neither.In December, Ravel takes on a new pupil: a rising British composer who is two years his senior, and has come to Paris for three months specifically to study with him. His name is Ralph Vaughan Williams.The two men could hardly be more different. Ralph is down-to-earth, married, and currently engaged in a long-term project of collecting forgotten British folk songs a musical form in which Ravel has no interest. All they have in common is that in clear but indefinable ways, each of them seems an archetypal representative of his own country. One of them typically French, the other so English. And yet this will be the beginning of a deep friendship one which will come to symbolise the new, tentative alliance between France and Britain in the run-up to the First World War.

How iconic psychedelic records of the 1960s unleash the transformative capacity of music to expandand unhingethe mind.In the mid-Sixties, The Beatles abandoned live performance, complaining they could no longer hear themselves on stage. Obsessed with the latest records of Bob Dylan and Brian Wilson, and with imaginations fueled by weed and acid, they retired to the studio. With the help of their producers and engineers, the Beatles left a trail of novel recording practices, audio technologies, and records in their wake. But their realization that the act of listening to recorded sound was itself a means for altering consciousness may be the Beatles most significant, though largely unacknowledged, contribution to psychedelia. The records of subsequent groups such as the 13th Floor Elevators, Pink Floyd, the Byrds, and Love further reveal how psychedelic music changes not just what we hear but how we listen.In The Magic Circle, Trace Reddell threads accounts of his own psychedelic listening sessions into a hallucinatory tapestry of rock lore, drug literature, media studies, cognitive philosophy, and psychopharmacology. He builds on the pillars of psychedelic researchset (the users mood, fears, expectations) and setting (physical surroundings, social and cultural contexts)to argue for a third term, sonic substance, that emphasizes musics blending of mental and environmental influences. Proposing that the psychedelic record is a mind-manifesting drug, Reddell traces the effects of a magic circlethe feedback loop between the record and the listeneras it transforms culture, technology, and consciousness.

A vibrant, official, celebration of Andrew Lloyd Webbers iconic multi-award winning musical, exploring its rich history, with letters from its cast, crew, and global fanbase, and featuring exclusive photos and archival materials.Since its opening night in 1986, Phantom of the Opera has become not only one of the longest-running musicals, but one of the most globally renowned productions of all time. This celebration of Andrew Lloyd Webbers Phantom of the Opera features exclusive stories from the cast and crew, unearthed archival documents, and brand new never-before-seen photography, with an in-depth look at how the story came to be and the expansive future it holds.From the Phantoms labyrinthine underworld to Christines lamplit dressing room to the dreamlike grandeur of the Opera House rooftop at twilight, the evocative power of Andrew Lloyd Webbers Phantom of the Opera has always extended far beyond its intimate theatrical setting.Starting with the shows creation (including the writing process, set design, and costume), Andrew Lloyd Webbers Phantom of the Opera takes a deep dive of the shows storied characters; then explores the shows global fanbase, including popular international tours in over 58 countries and a smash-hit movie in 2004; and celebrates the exciting and innovative ways in which the world of Phantom continues to expand, with a look at whats to come in the future.Visually rich and packed with enchanting and fascinating storytelling, this book will delight Phantom fans, both new and old.

PRE-ORDER THE PIANIST OF PRAGUE NOW, AND DIVE INTO A DAZZLING WARTIME TALE OF ENDURING LOVE AND HUMAN RESILIENCE THAT WILL LEAVE YOU BREATHLESS---1924, PRAGUETwo worlds collide, until a world at war threatens to tear them apart . . .On her first day at the Viennese Conservatory, gifted pianist and darling of Austrias salons Charlotte is struck by the intensity of her young Jewish lecturer and composer Felix, the tousled-hair son of the citys raucous working-class districts. Destiny has its hand in their meeting, and as their worlds collide, the glamorous, glittering concert halls of Vienna and Prague play host to their blossoming, whirlwind romance.But as Europe hurtles toward war, their worlds come crashing down. Charlotte and Felix end up in Theresienstadt, a camp the Nazis used for propaganda purposes to convince outsiders that Jews were being well-treated. Their tragic fate might be sealed, but when the SS commander in charge commissions them to write an opera about the wonders of Life in Paradise Camp, they seize their only chance to leave a lasting legacy . . .Can their love - and the power of music - triumph over death, politics and the horrors of war?

Learn all about the life and career of former Disney star Selena Gomez, and discover how she went from Wizards of Waverly Place to becoming one of the biggest names in music, television, and pop culture.Selena Gomez has always had a knack for performing. She grew up singing, dancing, and putting on shows for her Italian Mexican American family at home in Texas. It didnt take long for Selena to become a television regular on Barney & Friends, landing the role when she was only ten years old! Disney Channel saw her potential, and cast Selena in the role of Alex Russo in Wizards of Waverly Place. Suddenly, Selena was an international star! Her world changed overnight, but Selena settled into the spotlight, eventually releasing her own music in addition to continuing her work as an actress, notably on the hugely popular television show Only Murders in the Building.Over the course of her career, Selena learned to use her fame and voice for causes she cared deeply about. She eventually became a producer on a television series that brought awareness to mental health, and she created her own makeup brand, Rare Beauty, which encourages people to feel good in their own skin. Learn all about the inspiring life and career of Latina actress Selena Gomez in this biography for young readers.

The definitive autobiography from Alice Cooper, the Godfather of Shock Rock and one of the worlds most iconic musicians with a career spanning six decades.In the beginning, Alice Cooper was the name of a rock group. Then my stage name. And then a monster. Now Ive written a book that tracks Alices evilution, how he and I became almost fatally intertwined, and how Ive tamed him at last.After over thirty records and sixty-plus years, the story of Alice Cooper has become a tangle of embellishments, elaborations and outright fabrications, that I think its time to sort reality from myth: the slaughtered chickens, the bans and record burnings, the evangelical terrors, Ouija boards and poltergeists, resurrections and revenge from the grave, the cross-dressers, thieves, drug addicts and hopeless alcoholics, the house fires and car crashes all will be revealed for what they really were.Im also coming clean about the extent of my addictions, my blackout years, the creative process fuelled by alcohol, drugs and round-the-clock TV, my scramble to the top of the pile and the terrible slide back down. I want to talk about the origin of Cold Ethyl, the guillotine and the dead babies, the best and worst of my reviews, my feelings of guilt and regret after people got hurt or died, what life was like on the road until the wheels came off the bus, what a romantic I am at heart and how Ive stayed married for half a century even after my wife came at me with a frying pan.And I want to talk about God. Dont worry, Im not gonna bang you on the head with a Bible, I just want to describe how it is that I found Him dwelling in me. Alice, that inveterate liar, was a voice in my ear for so long, whispering lies and sweet nothings, pretending to be my better conscience and my inspiration, pretending to be me, that I think its only right to present both sides of the story: the angel on one shoulder, the devil on the other.

It was so obvious she had something. You know, she was 13, and she had that sparkle. So much sparkle dust around her - Renee Bell, head of A&R at RCA RecordsMeet Taylor, 2003. Shes a teen who came to Nashville with blisters on her fingers from learning to play a 12-string guitar. In every room she enters, shes the youngest person (by decades) and often the only woman. And if anyone asked if she could see herself becoming the biggest superstar on the planet, her answer probably would have been yes.Writing alongside industry veterans after school, Taylor Swifts song-writing ability set her apart. But her origins are more complex than a teen tapping into a new generation of country music fans. Its a story of taking risks, like walking away from powerhouse label RCA to strike out with an unknown, unfunded new label, and of trusting her instincts when no one else did.Washington Post reporter Emily Yahr pulls back the curtain on the country music industry?from executives who said yes to Taylor (and those who regret saying no), to collaborators like Scott Borchetta, Nathan Chapman, and Liz Rose, to Nashville itself. Intimate and immersive, Yahr takes us to iconic locations like Music Row and The Bluebird Cafe, as well as to Hendersonville High and the Swifts own lakefront house.Taylor Swift: The Debut Years tells the definitive origin story of todays biggest star, with never-before-published interviews. Taylors decade in Nashville shaped her as a musician, and ultimately changed country music itself long after she left the genre.

An intimate, beautiful collection of more than two hundred never-before-collected photos of the Beatles at work and at playmany published for the first timetaken by their lead guitarist, George HarrisonThis extraordinary book features: 200+ intimate images chronicling the Beatles rise to world fame, captured by one of their own Running commentary on the photos including never-before-seen quotes from Harrison himself Essays by Harrisons widow, Olivia Harrison, and writers Colm Toibin and George SaundersFrom 1963 to 1969, George Harrison traveled the world with his bandmates, Pentax in hand, chronicling their impossible path from Liverpool to Ed Sullivan, Adelaide to Rishikesh, the Eiffel Tower to the beaches of Tahiti and beyond.In this extraordinary collection of Georges personal photos and 8mm film stillscurated by Olivia Harrison, Georges widoware singular images of Paul, John, Ringo, and George and the bands friends and entourage as they rocketed to stardom and fostered the joyful madness that came to be known as Beatlemania. This revelatory, beautifully designed book takes the reader along on their first plane ride to the US, motorcades through the Australian outback, shopping trips in Paris, and more.The candid, unguarded photos, brimming with Harrisons wit, intelligence and penchant for experimentation (he was enamored of selfies, long before the iPhone), and snapped in those rare moments out of the spotlight offer a remarkable, inside look at the human beings behind the Beatles, trying to hold onto themselvesand enjoy themselveswhile standing at the center of the storm.The Third Eye opens a window into the world of the Beatlesand the transformative cultural moment that they sparkedthrough the singular artistic vision of George Harrison.

Les 198 chansons de Brassens présentées et analysées une par une : histoire, sources dinspiration, choix des mots, versification, syntaxe... Tout ce que vous avez toujours voulu savoir sur le répertoire de Brassens sans jamais oser le demander.Apres des recherches systematiques et meticuleuses, Loic Rochard, specialiste de luvre de Georges Brassens, retrace dans cette somme foisonnante toutes les originalites des chansons du Setois.Quels evenements ou reflexions lont inspire ? Qua-t-il soigneusement dissimule derriere ses mots : ses sources litteraires, ses reminiscences poetiques, ses inventions ou fantaisies linguistiques, ses libertes de versification ou de syntaxe, la musicalite virtuose de ses phrases et ses audaces de ton et de rythme ?Au fil de ces 198 recits, Loic Rochard nous mene de surprise en revelation. Et si tout ce quon avait compris de luvre de Brassens etait a revoir ? Ou du moins, a completer...