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A number 1 bestseller, this definitive biography of Michael Jackson is now completely updated to include the events leading to the untimely death of the star. J. Randy Taraborrelli is the expert on Michael Jackson, having known him since they were both...

Pianoworks Duets 2 is the perfect resource for developing pianists to explore duet-playing. They'll develop balance, playing in time, and sight-reading while learning attractive and accessible arrangements in a huge variety of styles and genres,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783982379524Author Christina LevanteFormat PaperbackPage Count 94Imprint Sontig PressPublisher Sontig PressWeight(grams) 240gDimensions(mm) 279mm * 216mm *...

'Brilliant biography of an undersung late-blooming treasure . . . subtly profound as well as wickedly entertaining, this biography does its subject scintillating justice' MojoCruel to Be Kind is the definitive account of Nick Lowe's uncompromising life...

'Daniel Rachel imagines what the next Beatles album might have been like, with painstaking detail and great stories' - David Hepworth, The Guardian'A fantastical journey through what might have been... Exciting and compelling.' - Chris Hawkins, BBC 6...

'Ian Stone has one of the sharpest comic minds in the country. I would read anything he's written about anything. This book made me start listening to The Jam' Romesh Ranganathan'Full of wit, cheek and energy - not just for fans of The Jam, this is for...

A century after his death, Gustav Mahler is the most important composer of modern times. Displacing Beethoven as a box-office draw, heard in Hollywood films and on state occasions, his music inspires particular devotion. Some believe it helps heal...

'I see my story as a suite of songs that have a magical connection. I never understood that connection until I sat down to write. It was then that the magic started to flow.'Let Love Rule is a work of deep reflection. Lenny Kravitz looks back at his life...

for viola Viola Time Runners is the second book in the popular Viola Time series, which is enjoyed by students and teachers all over the world. It contains Kathy and David Blackwell's trademark attractive and engaging compositions that appeal to...

WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY CRAIG BROWN, BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF ONE TWO THREE FOUR Everybody knows the Beatles: John, Paul, George, Ringo ... and Brian. The Fab Four's meteoric rise is one of the most famous rags-to-riches stories ever told. And behind...

A Book of the Year in Rolling Stone, Uncut, Mojo, The Telegraph and the Glasgow HeraldThis troubadour life is only for the fiercest hearts, only for those vessels that can be broken to smithereens and still keep beating out the rhythm for a new song.Last...

This unique collection approaches Advent afresh, drawing together 52 beautiful and accessible pieces that span the whole gamut of periods, styles, and traditions. Advent for Choirs is the perfect musical and liturgical resource for all church, cathedral,...

A History of the Trombone, the first title in the new series American Wind Band, is a comprehensive account of the development of the trombone from its initial form as a 14th-century Medieval trumpet to its alterations in the 15th century; from its...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781495051647Author BrahmsPage Count 176Imprint Hal Leonard CorporationPublisher Hal Leonard Corporation

From its first publication in 1997, Altered State established itself as the definitive text on Ecstasy and dance culture. This new edition sees Matthew Collin cast a fresh eye on the heady events of the acid house 'Summer of Love' and the rave scene's...

An excellent primer for those with little or no experience playing the flute Always wanted to play the flute? Are you a former flautist who wants to refresh your skills? Flute For Dummies is the guide for you. Following along with the book's accompanying...

An exploration of public performance in everyday life, by the leading cultural and social thinkerThe Performer explores the relations between performing in art (particularly music), politics and everyday experience. It focuses on the bodily and physical...

What does a rock star do after leaving the band? If you're David Lee Roth, you have a Las Vegas residency, write a memoir, become a radio host, start a YouTube series, star in a Japanese-language short film, launch a tattoo skincare line, and release a...

'Love me or hate me. It's a great read' - Billy Bragg He was a punk. He was a soldier. He was a flag-waver for the Labour Party and the miners. He is Billy Bragg, passionate protest folk singer and tireless promoter of political and humanitarian causes...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781804902585Author Ralph AllwoodFormat PaperbackPage Count 80Imprint Trinity College London PressPublisher Trinity College London PressWeight(grams) 312g

Inspired by the great British tradition of the hardback annual, the Gorillaz Almanac is a full colour, one-of-a-kind, fun-packed, 200 page, sideways homage to two glorious decades of Gorillaz. Jammed with exclusive new artwork, including the first ever...

Appetite for Destruction was the debut studio album by American hard rock band Guns N' Roses. Released in 1987, it was well received by critics and topped the American Billboard 200 chart. 20 years afer its release, the album has been certified diamond...

'Highly stimulating ... Kraftwerk is a pleasure to read' Jon Savage, New StatesmanThe story of the phenomenon that is Kraftwerk, and how they revolutionised our cultural landscape'We are not artists nor musicians. We are workers.' Ignoring nearly all...

Core Classics is a collection of seven books of music from the piano canon, selected and graded by leading educationalists. Each volume contains a rich selection of engaging pieces to form the backbone of any pianist's repertoire. With pieces from...

Revealing, funny, whimsical, and wise, outlaw country legend Willie Nelson shares the untold stories behind the his favorite songs, with all the lyrics and a dynamic assortment of never-before-seen photos and ephemera.From his earliest work in the 1950s...

'Exhilarating' - Sunday Times 'Funny and moving' - Jarvis Cocker Music critic and writer Paul Morley weaves together memoir and history in a spiralling tale that establishes classical music as the most rebellious genre of all. Paul Morley had...

This book contains nine pieces selected from ABRSM's Grade 3 Saxophone syllabus from 2022. Key features: Nine pieces in a range of styles, chosen from Lists A, B and C - Includes saxophone part and piano accompaniment - ideal for both Practical and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593230657Author FAT JOEFormat PaperbackPage Count 304Imprint Random House IncPublisher Random House USA Inc

Synopsis coming soon.......Book InformationISBN 9781451648768Author DylanFormat HardbackPage Count 688Imprint Simon & SchusterPublisher Simon & SchusterWeight(grams) 1902gDimensions(mm) 262mm * 212mm * 47mm

In 1974, with Apple winding down, George Harrison still aspired to help new artists, so rather than trying to salvage Apple, he set up his own label Dark Horse Records, on a much smaller scale. His plan was to release records from new artists as well as...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781495099779Author Hal Leonard Publishing CorporationPage Count 188Imprint Hal Leonard CorporationPublisher Hal Leonard Corporation

'The book is f***ing BRILLIANT! Just arrived NYC and wanked myself laughing. Literally tears. Irritated looks all around. What a great writer you are. It's a classic. You absolutely got the whole shite early 70s thing down precisely as it was. Names,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780312134990Author R. VincentFormat PaperbackPage Count 375Imprint St Martin's PressPublisher St Martin's PressWeight(grams) 490g

Hired Guns is a look across several decades of the music industry through the experiences and careers of a selection of professional female musicians. Those women profiled are members of influential, acclaimed bands and touring musicians with major acts;...

ABRSM's official Music Theory Practice Papers are essential resources for candidates preparing for ABRSM Music Theory exams. They provide authentic practice materials and are a reliable guide to what to expect in the exam. These Grade 3 Practice Papers...

How does one pay homage to A Tribe Called Quest? Hanif Abdurraqib digs into the group's history and draws from his own experience to reflect on how its distinctive sound resonated among fans like himself. He traces the Tribe's creative career, from their...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780573708855Author Ana s MitchellFormat PaperbackPage Count 124Imprint Samuel French LtdPublisher Samuel French Ltd

Written in 1966, 'Tarantula' is a collection of poems and prose that evokes the turbulence of the times in which it was written, and gives a unique insight into Dylan's creative evolution. 'The good samaritan coming in with the words "round &...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781250177834Author Cyrus BozorgmehrFormat PaperbackPage Count 288Imprint Flatiron BooksPublisher Flatiron BooksWeight(grams) 454g

'I was spotty, wore an anorak, had biro-engraved flared blue jeans with "purple" and "Sabbath" written on the thighs, and rode an ear-splittingly uncool moped. Oh yes, and I wanted to be a drummer...' Bruce Dickinson...