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When A Rich Thug Loves the Nanny
Nikqua - 2019
Now a single father, Landon didn’t know who to turn to when it comes to taking care his kids for him when he’s a working man. Fresh out of jail, headstrong Patricia is ready to get her life back together after losing a year of it behind bars. Needing a place to stay and a job, she turned to her brother. When Landon’s best friend told him about someone who could help him take care his kids, Landon jumped at the chance of meeting the person. Not knowing it was his first love. Shocked, guilt, and regret filled Landon at once when he laid eyes on Patricia again after what he did to her nearly 5 years ago. Not only does Landon wants Patricia to be there taking care his kids, he also wants her in his life—his bed and his heart. Would Patricia put her hurt aside to help Landon out knowing she needs a job? Will Landon be able to break down the wall Patricia have around her heart when it comes to him and let him in? Will Patricia be able to forgive Landon for the pain he caused her? Come hell or high water, Landon will soon finds out how it is when he loves the nanny.
The Notorious Byrd Brothers
Ric Menck - 2007
"Ladyfriend", a song written by Crosby, had just failed miserably as a chart single despite the fact that he lobbied hard to get it released. This - coupled with the fact that he made what the rest of the band considered an embarrassing political speech onstage during their set at the Monterey Pop Festival, and then sat in with rivals the Buffalo Springfield the following day - pushed McGuinn and Hillman in particular to the limits of their patience. Then, for the Notorious sessions, Crosby presented a song called "Triad", written about a threesome, and although McGuinn and Hillman reluctantly agreed to record it, they later decided to place a less controversial Goffin & King pop number called "Goin' Back" on the album instead. Crosby declared the song banal and refused to sing on it. A few too many studio flare-ups later, McGuinn and Hillman finally screeched up into the Hollywood Hills in their Jaguars and fired Crosby on the spot. Also brooding during this period was drummer Michael Clarke, who had always borne the brunt of the other band members' rage while recording. He was by far the least accomplished member of the band musically, and when they suggested bringing in a studio drummer to embellish some tracks (Jim Gordon, later of Derek & the Dominos fame), he finally declared he'd had enough and moved to Hawaii to get away from the music scene altogether. So, McGuinn and Hillman were left to cobble together an album with the help of producer Gary Usher (known for his work with Brian Wilson, the Millenium, Sagittarius and many others). The fact that it turned out to be one of the defining albums of the 60s psychedelic pop experience was either a sheer stroke of luck, or a testament to McGuinn and Hillman's determination to prove that they didn't need Crosby's help to construct their masterpiece.
Something in the Air: Radio, Rock, and the Revolution That Shaped a Generation
Marc Fisher - 2007
But radio came roaring back with a whole new concept. The war was over, the baby boom was on, the country was in clover, and a bold new beat was giving the syrupy songs of yesteryear a run for their money. Add transistors, 45 rpm records, and a young man named Elvis to the mix, and the result was the perfect storm that rocked, rolled, and reinvented radio.Visionary entrepreneurs like Todd Storz pioneered the Top 40 concept, which united a generation. But it took trendsetting “disc jockeys” like Alan Freed, Murray the K, Wolfman Jack, Cousin Brucie, and their fast-talking, too-cool-for-school counterparts across the land to turn time, temperature, and the same irresistible hit tunes played again and again into the ubiquitous sound track of the fifties and sixties. The Top 40 sound broke through racial barriers, galvanized coming-of-age kids (and scandalized their perplexed parents), and provided the insistent, inescapable backbeat for times that were a-changin’.Along with rock-and-roll music came the attitude that would literally change the “voice” of radio forever, via the likes of raconteur Jean Shepherd, who captivated his loyal following of “Night People”; the inimitable Bob Fass, whose groundbreaking Radio Unnameable inaugurated the anything-goes free-form style that would come to define the alternative frontier of FM; and a small-time Top 40 deejay who would ultimately find national fame as a political talk-show host named Rush Limbaugh.From Hunter Hancock, who pushed beyond the limits of 1950s racial segregation with rhythm and blues and hepcat patter, to Howard Stern, who blew through all the limits with a blue streak of outrageous on-air antics; from the heyday of summer songs that united carefree listeners to the latter days of political talk that divides contentious callers; from the haze of classic rock to the latest craze in hip-hop, Something in the Air chronicles the extraordinary evolution of the unique and timeless medium that captured our hearts and minds, shook up our souls, tuned in–and turned on–our consciousness, and went from being written off to rewriting the rules of pop culture.
Planet Drum: A Celebration Of Percussion And Rhythm
Mickey Hart - 1991
It is a stunning pictorial map of the World Beat and a dazzling companion to "Drumming at the Edge of Magic." The wisdom of thinkers such as Tsao-Tzu and Joseph Campbell mingle with the recorded thoughts of a Siberian villager and a Cheyenne shaman to provide a fascinating accompaniment.
Metallica: Back to the Front
Matt Taylor - 2016
Thirty years later, this six-time platinum album is considered to be the high-water mark of Metallica’s incredible career, with songs like “Battery,” “Welcome Home (Sanitarium),” and the title track, “Master of Puppets,” still a staple of their sell-out live shows. Sadly, this hugely successful period for Metallica was marred by a tragedy that shook the band to its foundation: the death of bassist Cliff Burton in a tour bus accident on September 27, 1986. For the first time, Metallica: Back to the Front tells the fully authorized story of the creation of the Master of Puppets album and the subsequent tour. Featuring new and exclusive interviews with band members James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, and Kirk Hammett, this is the definitive account of the most venerated period of Metallica’s history, from the incredible highs of touring in support of Ozzy Osbourne to the lows of losing a key member of the band and crucial part of the Metallica sound. Metallica: Back to the Front will also feature interviews with other important figures in the band’s history, including managers Cliff Burnstein and Peter Mensch, Faith No More guitarist Jim Martin, Anthrax band members Scott Ian and Charlie Benante, and many, many more. Filled with hundreds of never-before-seen images from the band’s personal archives, this deluxe volume will combine an in-depth narrative with stunning visuals, taking fans further into this defining period of the band’s career than ever before. Released to coincide with the thirtieth anniversary of the Master of Puppets album and tour, Metallica: Back to the Front is created with the full cooperation and support of the band. The result is a treasure trove of stories, anecdotes, and never-before-seen photographs that legions of Metallica fans will cherish for generations to come.
Inside the Business of Illustration
Steven Heller - 2004
Using an entertaining, running narrative format to look at key concerns every illustrator must face today, this book covers finding one's unique style and establishing a balance between art and commerce; tackling issues of authorship and promotion; and more. In-depth perspectives are offered by illustrators, art directors, and art buyers from various industries and professional levels on such issues as quality, price negotiation, and illustrator-client relationships.• Includes an afterword by Milton Glaser, well-known designer/illustrator• From the authors of The Education of an Illustrator (1-58115-075-x)
Andy Goldsworthy
Andy Goldsworthy - 1990
The many-pointed star formed from large icicles balances on a rock in a quiet Dumfriesshire valley, a delicate bamboo screen stands on a Japanese beach, a great serpentine ridge of earth extends along a disused railway cutting on Tyneside, four massive snow rings mark the position of the North Pole.
Beast Control (The Crossroads Series #5)
Stephen R. King - 2015
King’s “Crossroads” series that will help keep you entertained late into the night. Discover the bright imagination, suspense, thrilling drama, picturesque visions, and a deeper look into the true landscape of the “Crossroads” series.WARNING: Not the famous Stephen King from Maine.
51 Inspirational Sweet Western Romances Box Set (Mega Box Set Series Book 11)
Katie Wyatt - 2019
Included in this amazing set are our number-one best sellers by Kat Carson, Brenda Clemmons, Ellen Anderson, and Ada Oakley, as well as some of my own stories. This collection will introduce you to some of our popular historical mail order bride stories as well as historical westerns and contemporary westerns.51 Inspirational Sweet Western Romances Box setBook 1 The Fur TrapperBook 2 Home For Christmas GiftBook 3 Sally’s ChristmasBook 4 New Christmas DreamsBook 5 The Cowboy pirateBook 6 The Pony's Tail RanchBook 7 Catching Christmas SpiritBook 8 Clara and BenBook 9 Freeman's FarmBook 10 Smoldering FuryBook 11 A love So UnstagedBook 12 The School MasterBook 13 Vagabond HeartBook 14 Mary's English GentlemanBook 15 Katie and JaneBook 16 Trixie, Bella and EvaBook 17 Rose, Annie and LauraBook 18 JenBook 19 MaryBook 20 Maggie's MaelstromBook 21 Hanna's HazardBook 22 Anna's AnswerBook 23 Fanny’s FlawsBook 24 Gloria's GloryBook 25 Jesse JamesBook 26 Stolen BridesBook 27 Love Never FailsBook 28 Deborah’s DiscoveryBook 29 Valentine ElizaBook 30 The Lost BrideBook 31 Belle’s TrainBook 32 Fallacies of LoveBook 33 Emily’s True LoveBook 34 Rachel’s LessonBook 35 A Musical InterludeBook 36 Song of The HeartBook 37 The Sheriff's SweetheartBook 38 Bodie's Most WantedBook 39 Nature's BountyBook 40 Ella’s MiracleBook 41 Grace’s TruthBook 42 Love of JaneBook 43 Heather’s HealingBook 44 Juliet’s CourageBook 45 Martha's CourageBook 46 Dusk of AcceptanceBook 47 A Sublime NightBook 48 Midnight TranquilityBook 49 Three BridesBook 50 Mary’s Frontier FreedomBook 51 Jenny’s Unexpected Love
Read all the books by bestselling author,Katie Wyatt!
- 50 Boxset Inspirational Historical Western Romances, Mail Order Bride (Mega Box Set Series Book 8-24 Books Western Women Tales of Love Box Set : Historical Western Mail Order Bride and Contemporary Western Romance (Mega Box Set Series Book 9-31 Sweet Inspirational Romances Mail Order Bride & Christmas Box Set: Historical Western ,Christian Contemporary Collection (Mega Box Set Series Book 10)
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-25 Book Mega Box Set 5 Complete Series: Mail Order Bride-27 Book Mega Box Set 5 Complete Series-Box Set Wild West Brides of Bodie Complete Series-Complete Series Emma Jackson's Western Frontier Love Plus Oregon Trail-Orphans of Albany Complete Series-Christmas Brides Collection: 7 Book Heartwarming-25 Book Mega Box Set Complete Series-Box Set Unexpected Love Complete Series-8 Book Complete Series Peril or Prosper Plus The Grant Boys
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ride historical Western box set romance series is enjoyable for all ages.
Yuma Prison: A Western Adventure (Marshal Jack Black Book 6)
Ash Lingam - 2019
Deputy Marshal Harold Stampede. But the outlaw has managed to break out and take a dozen hardened convicts with him as they sweep a path of violence across Southern Arizona. The leader of the gang has sworn an oath to kill the deputy marshal for shooting dead his partner, Jimmy So-Fast. And Marshal One-Eyed Jack Black intends to do whatever he can to stop him and protect the citizens of Cochise County – all this, while an unsuspecting killer is on the loose in Peirce City during the lawmen’s absence.
Minecraft: 14 Book Mega Minecraft Box Set: Minecraft Wimpy Zombies, Minecraft Creeper, Minecraft Steve, Minecraft the island, Minecraft Enderman, Minecraft Wimpy Ender Dragon, Minecraft Crash
Craft Steve - 2018
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The Vane-Martin Conundrum (Terrorist #3)
Phillip Strang - 2015
There is only one person who can save the country, but she's not in authority - YET!
It is clear that the Prime Minister, a pacifist at heart, cannot stop the carnage, but the tough-minded Anne Argento, a member of his government can. She needs to take control, and she can only do that if she is Prime Minister.The Prime Minister of Great Britain is to be assassinated – Frederick Vane and Andrew Martin, two government analysts, are sure of it. Do they allow the assassination to continue? Do they tell DCI Isaac Cook, a tall black man of Jamaican heritage? Do they inform Anne Argento? Can a policeman and a politician be trusted with the information?A nuclear-powered submarine has been lost. A cathedral prevented from destruction at the last minute. Shopping centres and churches throughout the length of England subjected to random attacks. Patrons at public houses enjoying a quiet night’s drink slaughtered.The Master, the head of the Islamic State in England is orchestrating the attacks. Durrani, the bomb maker, is giving him the weapons of destruction. Shafi, an unscrupulous drug dealer, is out on the street aiming to infiltrate the Islamic State, and the Master’s daughter, the beautiful Sara, seduces her future husband, a Naval officer, and forces him to sabotage his submarine after she has inadvertently fallen in love with him.The lead policeman, DCI Isaac Cook, and Anne Argento, the Deputy Prime Minister are heading towards a romantic entanglement where their professional proprieties conflict with their personal feelings.
A Listener's Guide to Free Improvisation
John Corbett - 2016
Maybe they’re even suspicious of it. John Coltrane’s saxophonic flights of fancy, Jimi Hendrix’s feedback drenched guitar solos, Ravi Shankar’s sitar extrapolations—all these sounds seem like so much noodling or jamming, indulgent self-expression. “Just” improvising, as is sometimes said. For these music fans, it seems natural that music is meant to be composed. In the first book of its kind, John Corbett’s A Listener’s Guide to Free Improvisation provides a how-to manual for the most extreme example of spontaneous improvising: music with no pre-planned material at all. Drawing on over three decades of writing about, presenting, playing, teaching, and studying freely improvised music, Corbett offers an enriching set of tools that show any curious listener how to really listen, and he encourages them to enjoy the human impulse— found all around the world— to make up music on the spot. Corbett equips his reader for a journey into a difficult musical landscape, where there is no steady beat, no pre-ordained format, no overarching melodic or harmonic framework, and where tones can ring with the sharpest of burrs. In “Fundamentals,” he explores key areas of interest, such as how the musicians interact, the malleability of time, overcoming impatience, and watching out for changes and transitions; he grounds these observations in concrete listening exercises, a veritable training regime for musical attentiveness. Then he takes readers deeper in “Advanced Techniques,” plumbing the philosophical conundrums at the heart of free improvisation, including topics such as the influence of the audience and the counterintuitive challenge of listening while asleep. Scattered throughout are helpful and accessible lists of essential resources—recordings, books, videos— and a registry of major practicing free improvisors from Noël Akchoté to John Zorn, particularly essential because this music is best experienced live. The result is a concise, humorous, and inspiring guide, a unique book that will help transform one of the world’s most notoriously unapproachable artforms into a rewarding and enjoyable experience.
The Soul of the Camera: The Photographer's Place in Picture Making
David duChemin - 2017
But with over one trillion photos taken each year, why are there so few successes? Why do so many fail? With advances in camera technology, it is not because the images lack focus or proper exposure; the camera does that so well these days. Photographer David duChemin believes the majority of our images fall short because they lack soul. And without soul, the images have no ability to resonate with others. They simply cannot connect with the viewer, or even--if we're being truthful--with ourselves.In The Soul of the Camera: The Photographer's Place in Picture-Making, David explores what it means to make better photographs. Illustrated with a beautiful collection of black-and-white photographs, the book's essays speak to topics such as craft, mastery, vision, audience, discipline, story, and authenticity. The Soul of the Camera is a personal and deeply pragmatic book that quietly yet forcefully challenges the idea that our cameras, lenses, and settings are anything more than dumb and mute tools. It is the photographer, not the camera, that can and must learn to make better photographs--photographs that convey our vision; that connect with others; that, at their core, contain our humanity.
Hang the DJ: An Alternative Book of Music Lists
Angus CargillMichel Faber - 2008
Including contributions from bloggers, journalists, novelists, poets and musicians, it is the literary equivalent of a great pub jukebox.