Hugh Fielder is a veteran rock journalist whose career has offered a front-row seat to the evolution of popular music. He has meticulously chronicled the rise of numerous genres, from the raw energy of punk to the grand scale of stadium rock. Fielder possesses a deep understanding of musical movements and a keen analytical eye that informs his writing. His work provides readers with an insightful and engaging exploration of the music and the artists who shape it.
The Beatles were - are - probably the most famous and successful band in the world, and despite breaking up over 40 years ago, their popularity remains rock solid. Organized by year, this brilliant book covers all the major events in their relatively short career.
Guitarist, singer, and songwriter Jimi Hendrix was a superstar. The extravagance of his high-octane blues-rock blew away the top guitarists of the 60s - Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck and Clapton - earning both their respect and all those who followed. This new illustrated book is timed for the 50th anniversary of his death in September 1970.
Young cats are on the hunt for a mouse named Sleepy in this energetic picture book from New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Tony Cliff. These cats are on an adventure to find that darn mouse called Sleepy.
Jeremy Corbyn's leadership of the Labour Party has given hope to millions of Labour supporters who were deeply disillusioned by Blair's New Labour. Corbyn stands for opposition to war and neo-liberalism but the Labour Party itself is deeply divided, with many in its parliamentary leadership openly opposed to the hopes of its new mass membership. Can the Labour Party become the vehicle for socialism in Britain? This path breaking Marxist history of the British Labour Party was first published in 1988. This new and updated third edition contains additional chapters on New Labour and Labour Under Corbyn.
Led Zeppelin's blend of rock and heavy metal with other genres of music such as blues, soul, folk, pop, Indian and Celtic ranks them as one of the all-time greatest bands. Taking a chronological look at their career, this work takes the reader from the heady days in 1968, up to 1980 when they became household names on both sides of the Atlantic.
Sportopedia is your ultimate guide to the diverse world of sport. From the best known to the most obscure, this guide showcases team sports, target sports, as well as track and field, aquatic sports and much more.
The Beatles were - are - probably the most famous and successful band in the world, and despite breaking up 40 years ago, their popularity remains rock solid. Organized by year, this brilliant book covers all the major events in their relatively short career, accompanied by often intimate, always evocative images.
Updated with new diagrams and links. A best-selling one-stop resource packed with practical advice on how to tackle the basics, such as simple chords and finger-picking, right through to more complex power chords, slurs, bends and slides. The galleries of guitars and guitarists, the chord dictionary and scales all comprehensively updated.
Globetrotting troublemaker Delilah Dirk and her loyal friend Selim are just minding their own business, peacefully raiding castles and and traipsing across enemy lines, when they attract the unwanted attention of the English Army. Before they know it, Delilah and Selim have gotten themselves accused of espionage against the British crown!
With clear and accessible text and illustrations Avid Pro Tools Basics will guide you through everything you need to know to get started, from setting up and making your recordings, explaining the 'mixing board', working with electronic instruments and microphones, using the various features, working with files, editing, mixing and mastering.