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Terry Burrows

    Treasures of the Beatles
    Complete Illustrated Book of the Electric Guitar
    ITV Visual History of the Twentieth Century
    The World's Worst Scandals
    Total Keyboard Tutor
    1001 Guitars to Dream of Playing Before You Die
    • 2021

      El Chapo

      The Story of the World's Most Notorious Drug Lord

      • 240 pages
      • 9 hours of reading
      3.4(48)Add rating

      El Chapo's life is a gripping saga of crime, ambition, and escape. Starting as a farmhand, he ascended to lead the Sinaloa Cartel, becoming a billionaire and Public Enemy Number One. The narrative details his dramatic arrest in Guatemala, his ability to orchestrate cartel operations from prison, and his notorious escape in a laundry cart. The book also covers his recapture and extradition for a landmark trial, complemented by chilling photographs and insights into the brutal world of drug trafficking.

      El Chapo
    • 2020

      The World's Worst Scandals

      Sex, Lies and Corruption

      • 128 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      Exploring a range of historical scandals, this book delves into the intertwining lives of politicians, celebrities, and corporate leaders who misused their influence. It addresses infamous events, such as alleged affairs involving American presidents and the Watergate scandal, alongside modern controversies like the Cambridge Analytica data breach. By examining these shocking incidents, the narrative reveals how power can lead to moral failings and the consequences faced by those involved.

      The World's Worst Scandals
    • 2020
    • 2019

      The Nuremberg Trials: Volume I

      Bringing the Leaders of Nazi Germany to Justice

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading
      3.9(70)Add rating

      The Nuremberg trials marked a pivotal moment in international law, as high-ranking Nazi officials faced charges for war crimes and crimes against humanity. This detailed account by Terry Burrows includes shocking excerpts from original transcripts, revealing chilling admissions from the accused alongside harrowing testimonies from victims. The narrative sheds light on the profound impact of these trials, exposing the full extent of the atrocities committed during the Nazi regime and setting a precedent for future justice.

      The Nuremberg Trials: Volume I
    • 2017

      Hovercrafts and Humvees

      Engineering Goes to War

      • 48 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Set against the backdrop of World War II, the narrative explores the critical role of engineers in military operations, highlighting the construction of a floating harbor that facilitated supply delivery to soldiers in France. It delves into the historical significance of engineering innovations, from fortifications and transportation to advanced weaponry, showcasing how these developments have transformed warfare across various domains—land, sea, and air. The book emphasizes the profound impact of engineering on military strategy and effectiveness throughout history.

      Hovercrafts and Humvees
    • 2017

      The Art of Sound

      • 349 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      This complete illustrated history of recorded sound reveals the masterful product design behind the evolving technology of sound recording, with specially commissioned photography of iconic, rarely seen artifacts from the collections of the EMI Archive Trust

      The Art of Sound
    • 2017

      MUTE: A Visual Document

      • 320 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      Mute Records is one of the most revered and influential independent music labels of all time. Through the music of its tight-knit community of artists - ranging from Cabaret Voltaire, Throbbing Gristle, Nick Cave's 'The Birthday Party' and Einsturzende Neubauten to Depeche Mode, Yazoo, Erasure, Laibach and Goldfrapp - it has had an incalculable impact on popular music for forty years. This authoritative, sumptuously illustrated history of the label features stunning artwork and photography - much of it previously unseen - and insights from those who have worked with the label

      MUTE: A Visual Document
    • 2017

      "The Beatles revolutionized popular music. They altered fashion. They transformed the way people thought. The Beatles defined an era and changed the world with their music, their words and their personalities. This book tells the story of the Fab Four with insightful text, stunning photographs and rare, carefully reproduced on-the-page memorabilia. It documents the group's journey, from small Liverpool clubs through chart-topping records, sell-out tours and their quest for musical perfection, to their split in 1970"--Back cover

      The Beatles : the band that changed the world
    • 2013

      The electric guitar is arguably the most important musical instrument of the modern age. This book explains how to buy the right instrument and set it up, and how to play. It demonstrates basic techniques and chords, and introduces genres such as rock 'n' roll, jazz, heavy rock, metal and blues.

      Complete Illustrated Book of the Electric Guitar