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OMNIBUS PRESS SHEET MUSIC REALLY EASY PIANO MOVIE MUSICALS
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£11.78
Page Street Publishing Co. Indulgent Eats at Home: 60 Crave-Worthy Recipes
Book SynopsisFrom Jen Balisi, creator of the unparalleled Indulgent Eats brand, comes an over-the-top collection of tantalizing recipes. With this incredible cookbook, unlock a whole new world of awesome flavors inspired by the most viral food discoveries from Jen's travels around the globe. Every outrageously delicious recipe will have you cooking unique and mouthwatering meals while reading through the stories behind the food, featuring easy QR code access to Jen's Instagram posts highlighting the top restaurants and secret food stall gems that inspired each dish. Her favorite recipes even come with cookbook-exclusive video content, so you can follow along, step-by-step, as the food gets made in that signature #IndulgentEats drool-worthy style. Luxuriate with mind-boggling cheese pulls, turn up the spice to 11 and get comfortable with that #CarbLife as you discover new and inspired recipes that will have your stomach doing a happy dance. From quick and easy flavor bombs you'll want to eat again and again, like Spicy Funky Shrimp Noodles or Cheesy Cheddar Bay Biscuits, to epic meals that will impress your family and friends, like Golden Lava French Toast or Double Smashed Burgers with Garlic Chili Mayo, Indulgent Eats at Home is all about savoring the foods you desire most. So come one, come all and make sure you come HUNGRY as you dive into everything this indulgent cookbook has to offer. This cookbook includes 60 recipes and 60 photos.
£15.19
Atria Books Dont Stop
£23.92
Simon & Schuster Oasis Talking Shite
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£17.00
Astral Horizon Press Mute
Book SynopsisMute is a story about the lies we tell to keep going until westop. Daniel plays keys in a famous rock band. When not on the road,he goes home to his mum. Scarred by a childhood accident, in a world ofmake-believe, it's his haven. But it's 1999 and change is coming
£22.50
Anness Publishing History and Directory of Electric Guitars
Book SynopsisThe electric guitar's versatility, along with its melodic and rhythmic potential, has made it an icon of modern music. This comprehensive history and directory features all the famous makes, such as Gibson, Fender, Gretsch and Rickenbacker, and also includes curiosities, rare guitars and boutique brands. Each entry provides detailed information about the instrument's date, place of origin, the material it is made from, and any unusual features. There are also panels describing electric guitar heroes and their styles of play. With over 230 guitars shown in 360 photographs, this book is an essential guide for anyone interested in this phenomenal instrument.
£9.49
Profile Books Ltd Psychotic Reactions and Carburetor Dung
Book SynopsisUntil his death aged thirty-three in 1982, Lester Bangs wrote wired, rock 'n' roll pieces on Iggy Pop, The Clash, John Lennon, Kraftwerk, Lou Reed. As a rock critic, he had an eagle-eye for distinguishing the pre-packaged imitation from the real thing; written in a conversational, wisecracking, erotically charged style, his hallucinatory hagiographies and excoriating take-downs reveal an iconoclast unafraid to tell it like it is. To his journalism he brought the talent of a great a renegade Beat poet, and his essays, reviews and scattered notes convey the electric thrill of a music junky indulging the habit of a lifetime. As Greil Marcus writes in his introduction, 'What this book demands from a reader is a willingness to accept that the best writer in America could write almost nothing but record reviews.'Trade ReviewBangs was one of the best writers ever to appear on newsprint ... when he died, American culture lost one its most astute, ornery, funniest and most soulful observers * New York Times *Still a byword for rock writing at its most unrestrained and passionate ... his two posthumous anthologies ... attest to his brilliance -- John Harris * Guardian *A superb collection ... wild and funny and unpredictable. Lester Bangs was a great American writer who happened to write about rock 'n' roll * Rolling Stone *A marvellous collection ... it will unquestionably teach you more about rock music and the appreciation thereof than a two-year subscription to all of the current British rock papers and mags * Time Out *A powerhouse in the American music journalism scene ... It's one of the oddest yet most original pieces on music you're ever likely to read ... This is rock criticism in its raw state - it is vulgar, conversational, and abusive towards its subjects ... That a collection of music criticism continues to be republished 28 years after its first appearance - and 44 years after the publication of the earliest essay it contains - is perhaps a better testament to the quality of Bangs' writing than anything else. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm off to listen to 'Astral Weeks' one more time. * Irish Examiner *
£10.44
Fantom Films Limited Goodnight Sweetheart A Guide to the Classic
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£18.70
Hal Leonard Europe Limited Trevor Wye Practice Book for the Flute Books 1-6:
Book Synopsis(Music Sales America). Trevor Wye''s acclaimed Practice Books for the Flute have now sold over one million copies and proved invaluable to players at every grade. Each book explores individual aspects of flute technique in concise detail. This revised edition features updated diagrams, clearer musical notation and improved overall design. This omnibus edition of all six books in the Practice Book series is invaluable for both amateur and would-be professional players. Together these books form a complete reference guide for players who are looking to overcome technical difficulties, and who are seeking advice on how best to practice.
£23.74
Hal Leonard Europe Limited Direct Hits
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£18.99
Guardian Faber Publishing The 101 Greatest Plays: From Antiquity to the
Book SynopsisHaving surveyed post-war British drama in State of the Nation, Michael Billington now looks at the global picture. In this provocative and challenging new book, he offers his highly personal selection of the 101 greatest plays ranging from the Greeks to the present-day. But his book is no mere list. Billington justifies his choices in extended essays- and even occasional dialogues- that put the plays in context, explain their significance and trace their performance history. In the end, it's a book that poses an infinite number of questions. What makes a great play? Does the definition change with time and circumstance? Or are certain common factors visible down the ages? It's safe to say that it's a book that, in revising the accepted canon, is bound to stimulate passionate argument and debate. Everyone will have strong views on Billington's chosen hundred and one and will be inspired to make their own selections. But, coming from Britain's longest-serving theatre critic, these essays are the product of a lifetime spent watching and reading plays and record the adventures of a soul amongst masterpieces.
£13.49
Hal Leonard Europe Limited Really Easy Piano: The Big One Direction Songbook
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£16.14
Hal Leonard Europe Limited John Thompson's Easiest Piano Course: Pop Songs
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£9.99
Hal Leonard Europe Limited Really Easy Piano: Classic Rock
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£10.44
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music More Piano Sight-Reading, Grade 7
Book SynopsisThis book contains valuable material to help players strengthen their sight-reading skills in preparation for the ABRSM Grade 7 exam. Featuring preparatory exercises that gradually introduce key new elements encountered at Grade 7, along with a comprehensive selection of sample sight-reading pieces, More Piano Sight-Reading supports students with the transition between grades, and encourages them to integrate sight-reading into their daily practice. More Piano Sight-Reading is available for ABRSM Grades 1 to 8, offering additional support for the sight-reading requirements of the current syllabus.
£10.88
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Piano Scales & Arpeggios, ABRSM Initial Grade:
Book SynopsisThis book contains all the scales and arpeggios required for ABRSM's Initial Grade Piano exam. It covers all the new requirements from 2021.
£7.45
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Flute Exam Pack from 2022, ABRSM Grade 4:
Book SynopsisThis book brings together selected exam pieces, scales and arpeggios, sight-reading and audio downloads, to support ABRSM's Grade 4 Flute syllabus from 2022. Key features: Nine pieces in a range of styles, chosen from Lists A, B and C - Includes flute part and piano accompaniment -Classic repertoire and newly commissioned pieces and arrangements - Scales and arpeggios, and sample sight-reading tests, for requirements from the current syllabus.- Audio performances of the nine pieces by expert musicians, plus accompaniment-only tracks for use when practising (download code included in the book) The Exam Pack is an ideal resource for preparation for ABRSM's Practical Grade 4 Flute exam, as well as providing an excellent toolkit for the general development of technical skills at this level.
£18.52
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music More Music Theory Sample Papers, ABRSM Grade 5
Book SynopsisABRSM's official More Music Theory Sample Papers are additional resources for candidates preparing for our new online Music Theory exams. Providing more authentic practice material and a reliable guide as to what to expect in the exam. -Essential practice material for the new format ABRSM Grade 5 Theory exams -Includes four sample papers -Model answers also available separately
£8.99
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Flute Exam Pack from 2026 ABRSM Grade 3
Book SynopsisThis Exam Pack is the ideal resource to help you prepare for your exam.
£18.52
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Flute Exam Pack from 2026 ABRSM Grade 5
Book SynopsisThis Exam Pack is the ideal resource to help you prepare for your exam.
£20.42
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Flute Exam Pieces from 2026 ABRSM Grade 1
Book SynopsisThis book contains nine pieces in a range of styles, from Lists A, B and C of the syllabus
£14.72
Orion Publishing Co The Flip Side of Pulp Fiction: Unofficial and
Book SynopsisLittle White Lies film magazine presents a The Flip Side of Pulp Fiction, a comic spin on a cult classic. A fleeting yet delightful flipbook experience, The Flip Side of Pulp Fiction is the physical embodiment of a one-liner – the perfect gift for the Quentin Tarantino fan. Discover other The Flip Side of… flipbooks by Little White Lies: The Flip Side of Jurassic Park and The Flip Side of Alien
£6.99
Orion Publishing Co The Flip Side of…Jurassic Park: Unofficial and
Book SynopsisLittle White Lies film magazine presents a The Flip Side of Jurassic Park, a comic spin on a cult classic. A fleeting yet delightful flipbook experience, The Flip Side of Jurassic Park is the physical embodiment of a one-liner – the perfect gift for the dinosaur-loving fan. Discover other The Flip Side of… flipbooks by Little White Lies: The Flip Side of Alien and The Flip Side of Pulp Fiction.
£6.99
Bonnier Books Ltd Marvel Universe: An Atlas of Marvel: Key
Book SynopsisJourney through the entire Marvel universe in this comprehensive book of official Marvel maps!This fully illustrated collection of detailed Marvel maps begins in New York before moving out to America, planet Earth, the solar system and the entire universe.With recognisable buildings from the Marvel comics located in situ, detailed buildings, such as the Avengers Mansion and the Xavier Institute, and zoom-ins to scenes from the comics, this comprehensive book maps out the whole Marvel universe. The biggest Marvel characters are put under the spotlight: see all of Spider-Man's costumes, the whole X-Men line-up, the history of Black Widow, the different incarnations of Hulk and much more besides. Marvel Universe is the ultimate book for all fans of this unique universe, young and old.Trade ReviewPublished by Studio Press, an imprint of Bonnier Books UK, the 96-page, this fully illustrated collection offers detailed Marvel maps that begins in New York before moving out to America, planet Earth, the solar system and the entire universe.With recognisable buildings from the Marvel comics located in situ, detailed buildings, such as the Avengers Mansion and the Xavier Institute, and zoom-ins to scenes from the comics, this comprehensive book maps out the whole Marvel universe.The biggest Marvel characters are put under the spotlight: see all of Spider-Man's costumes, the whole X-Men line-up, the history of Black Widow, the different incarnations of Hulk and much more besides.Marvel Universe is the ultimate book for all fans of this unique universe, young and old. -- John Freeman * Down the Tubes *
£17.00
Omnibus Press Every Little Thing: The Adventures of Sting,
Book SynopsisAn American drummer, a bass player from Newcastle and a guitarist a decade older than the other two, with little in common other than their musical brilliance and towering ambition, formed one of the most successful bands in history. Covering the years 1977-1986 and the brief reincarnation in 2007-2008, acclaimed biographers Caroline and David Stafford chronicle the rise and fall of the Police. Much like Reservoir Dogs but without the light relief, it's a tale of jealousy, anger and attrition both on the road and in the studio. And yet, despite - or perhaps because of - the battles, these three musicians, Sting, Andy and Stewart, each supremely talented in his own right, together achieved a symbiosis that produced music of soaring magnificence.Trade Review'Full of stories, full of events, full of being in a band like The Police. A cracking read.' HiFi World
£17.00
Omnibus Press Defying Gravity Jordans Story Special Edition
Book SynopsisSpecial edition of Defying Gravity by Jordan Mooney, with Cathi Unsworth.Withher white beehive and Mondrian make-up, Jordan's look helped shape arevolution on the King's Road and has become an iconic part of pop culture.Withcommentary from key players, including Vivienne Westwood, Paul Cook and herpartner behind the SEX counter Michael Collins, Defying Gravity is therevealing story of a life at the eye of punk's storm.Deluxebox-set edition - Limited to 500 copiesAcopy of the book hand signed by JordanAspecially designed poster featuring Graham Humphreys' jacket designAT-shirt designed by Graham HumphreysAcertificate of authenticity
£75.00
Octopus Publishing Group Rickenbacker Guitars: Pioneers of the electric
Book SynopsisA STUNNING NEW AND COMPLETELY REVISED EDITION OF THE RICKENBACKER BIBLE FOR 2023'Knowing Martin and Paul Kelly's perfectionism and attention to detail it's no surprise that this is the ultimate and complete story of all things Rickenbacker.' - Johnny Marr'A wonderful history of my favourite guitar. The attention to detail is amazing!' - Roger McGuinn'There are few things more satisfying than the shimmer of an open chord played on a Rickenbacker through a Fender Deluxe Reverb amplifier. Martin and Paul have given us the definitive history of these magical instruments.' - Susanna HoffsRickenbacker Guitars is the highly anticipated follow up to Fender: The Golden Age, charting the story of one of the most important and influential guitar makers of all time. From George Beauchamp's invention of the world's first commercially viable electric guitar in 1931, through the company's heyday during the 1960s - when their instruments were favoured by The Beatles, The Byrds and The Who - and up to the continuing legacy of Rickenbacker today.This definitive collection features unprecedented access to the company archives, 350 beautifully photographed original instruments - including all 7 surviving Beatles owned Rickenbackers - and new interviews with legendary Rickenbacker players such as Roger McGuinn, Peter Buck, Susanna Hoffs, Johnny Marr, Mike Campbell, Geddy Lee and Paul Weller.Rickenbacker Guitars is the most comprehensive history of the brand to date and a must-have for all guitar enthusiasts.Trade ReviewI have been reading and thoroughly enjoying your book! Thanks for such a wonderful history of my favorite guitar. -- Roger McGuinnMartin and Paul have given us the definitive history of these magical instruments. -- Susanna HoffsMartin and Paul Kelly have combined art and information to create the definitive book about Rickenbacker in all its profound and quirky incarnations. It's a joy to the eyes and is a must have reference guide to this fascinating and historic musical brand. -- Geddy LeeKnowing Martin and Paul Kelly's perfectionism and attention to detail it's no surprise that this is the ultimate and complete story of all things Rickenbacker. -- Johnny Marr
£32.00
Bonnier Books Ltd Being Britney: Pieces of a Modern Icon
Book Synopsis'[An] astute reckoning with modern celebrity' - The Times'A wild read' - The Guardian'A well-researched, measured account' - The SunPart biography, part social history, Being Britney pieces together a collage of stories, interviews, legends and fan experiences to construct a definitive portrait of one of the biggest stars in recent history.In her unique narrative, acclaimed music author Jennifer Otter Bickerdike provides a sympathetic yet objective re-examination of Britney's trajectory from girl next door to woman trapped by fame. Being Britney is the compelling account of a talented, troubled and talked-about modern icon, whose life, work and individual significance will be recognised for many decades to come.'After years of being framed as a victim, Britney deserves to be celebrated as the fighter, inspiration and enigma she truly is.' - Jennifer Otter BickerdikeTrade Review'This shocking biography details the misogyny and exploitation that have scarred the singer's life ... Bickerdike is on a mission to free Britney by restoring her reputation as a cultural icon ... [An] astute reckoning with modern celebrity.' -- The Times'Being Britney gathers up fragments of news stories, fan gossip, documentaries, chat forums, opinion pieces and more ... this fragmented style is fitting for the digital age in which we live. The book sets up the star as a blank canvas on to which audiences can project whatever they like ... its broad brushstrokes make for a wild read.' -- The Guardian'A well-researched, measured account about one of the world's most recognisable singers.' -- The Sun'A great, thorough piece of work from a Britneyologist.' -- Pandora Sykes'Britney is blessed to have such a talented writer and perceptive mind broaching the complexities of her story thus far.' -- Shirley Manson, Garbage'Yassss! At last, a book that truly celebrates the queen that is Britney Spears. Bickerdike goes deep in Being Britney: Pieces of a Modern Icon to reveal a unique, heartbreaking and funny perspective on Spears.' -- Big Freedia'Jennifer Otter Bickerdike's book on Britney Spears is a masterclass in analysis and an insight into one of the most intriguing and fascinating cultural icons of our time. Essential reading.' -- Stuart Brathwaite, Mogwai'Jennifer is smart and insightful. Being Britney offers a thorough look at Britney's life, including the fraudulent conservatorship that stripped her of her human rights and her fight for freedom.' -- Megan Radford, #FreeBritney campaigner
£17.00
Bonnier Books Ltd Rebel With a Cause
Book Synopsis'Darcus Beese is a formidable cat' CHUCK D'An inspiration' ANNIE LENNOX'A prince of a man' BONOThe must-read memoir from Darcus Beese - the first black president of Island Records and one of the greatest A&Rs of his generation. From growing up as a teenager on the streets of West London to running one of the biggest record labels in the world in New York - this is a truly remarkable rags to riches tale. Rebel With a Cause is the story of how a teenage apprentice hairdresser from Fulham worked his way up from teaboy to head one of the UK's biggest and most successful record labels, Island Records, signing and nurturing some of the greatest artists of the twenty-first century - from Amy Winehouse and Jessie J to U2 and Florence and the Machine.But this is also the story of a young man raised in musically fertile and politically febrile times. His activist parents Darcus Howe and Barb
£18.70
Bonnier Books Ltd Phew, Eh Readers?: The Life and Writing of Tom
Book SynopsisIdiosyncratic.Iconoclastic.Acerbic.Hilarious.The influence of Tom Hibbert's music writing across print, radio, TV and podcasts is incomparable. From his genre-defining work at Smash Hits to his 'Who the Hell ... ?' profiles for Q magazine and beyond, this book brings together many of Hibbert's funniest writings.Compiled by Barney Hoskyns and Jasper Murison-Bowie at Rock's Backpages, the archive of music journalism, Phew, Eh Readers? showcases some of Hibbert's greatest pieces. Presented thematically and chronologically, they highlight his marvellously eccentric perspective on life and popular culture.Many leading writers and journalists attest to Hibbert's genius. This compendium supplements his writing with new reflections on Tom from some of his peers, colleagues and admirers, including Mark Ellen, Bob Stanley, Tom Doyle, Chris Heath, Sylvia Patterson, along with his widow Allyce.Phew, Eh Readers? is a must-read homage to one of the most influential writers of our time, a man who left an indelible mark on our cultural landscape.Trade Review'The funniest and most revealing of all music journalists.' -- Neil Tennant
£18.70
Titan Books Ltd Harry Potter: The Film Vault - Volume 1: Forest,
Book SynopsisHarry Potter: The Film Vault compiles the filmmaking secrets and visionary artistry behind the Harry Potter films into a series of twelve deluxe collectible volumes. Each intricately designed book features gorgeous concept art and unit photography from the Warner Bros. archive paired with striking insights about bringing JK Rowling's Wizarding World to the big screen. In addition, a collectible poster accompanies each volume.
£13.49
Titan Books Ltd Over the Moon: Illuminating the Journey:
Book SynopsisFueled with determination and a passion for science, a bright young girl builds a rocket ship to the moon to prove the existence of a legendary Moon Goddess. There, she ends up on an unexpected quest, and discovers a whimsical land of fantastical creatures. Directed by animation legend Glen Keane, and produced by Gennie Rim and Peilin Chou, Over the Moon is an exhilarating musical adventure about moving forward, embracing the unexpected, and the power of imagination.Trade Review“An incredible behind-the-scenes journey” - Animation Magazine“Stunning” - Animation Magazine “A good example of how art books are a great way to enrich the moviegoing experience” 9.5/10 - Adventures in Poor Taste‘A great follow-up and tie-in for fans of the film’ - Borg.com
£31.99
HAL LEONARD Rock School Drums Debut
Book SynopsisRockschool is the original way to study, learn, and become qualified inrock, pop, and contemporary music. Started in 1991, the books are now betterthan ever! The specially written arrangements for each syllabus develop theskills and techniques you need to play some of the world's most popular songson your drums and help you achieve your musical goals. Each Graded publicationcontains 9 tracks, expertly arranged and benchmarked per grade. Get ready foryour Grade 1 exam with the new Rockschool drums syllabus now.
£21.59
RSL Awards Rockschool Piano Grade 7
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£18.89
RSL Awards Rockschool Piano Grade 8
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£18.89
Intellect Books Remembering Paris in Text and Film
Book SynopsisThis new book explores aspects of Paris from the time of Baudelaire within the context of nostalgia and modernity. It seeks to see Paris, through written texts and movies, from the outside, and as both concrete reality and a collection of myths associated with it. This collection of essays contains original research on the intersections of several disciplinary approaches to Paris and modernity. It is designed to make these complex concepts speak to an academic audience, but also to an undergraduate readership. It will therefore create intersections and problematize what are otherwise considered the remit of single disciplines. The book springs from two interdisciplinary courses on Paris and modernity – Paris at Dawn, which looks at modernity in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, and Paris at Midnight, which looks at left-bank culture following the Second World War – coordinated by Associate Professor Alistair Rolls (French studies) and Professor Marguerite Johnson (classics and classical reception) at the University of Newcastle, Australia. While it is driven by original research, notably by examining the intersections of any number of disciplinary lenses and positions on Paris and modernity, it is also designed to make these complex concepts understandable for a wider readership, including undergraduates. It will therefore create intersections and problematize what are otherwise considered the remit of single disciplines (with their monoliths and taxonomies); at the same time, it will also provide clarity and, importantly, make logical links between, for example, the past and present, myth and reality, poetry and history, and various schools and movements, including psychology, poetics, poststructuralism and critical theory, classical reception, feminism and existentialism. All contributors are academics working in the School of Humanities and Social Science, who have contributed to the development and delivery of these twinned courses. Remembering Paris investigates Paris as an urban and poetic site of remembrance. For Charles Baudelaire, the streets of Paris conjured visions of the past even as he contemplated the present. This book investigates this and other cases of double vision, tracing back from Baudelaire into antiquity, but also following Baudelaire forwards as his poetry is translated, received and referenced in texts and films in the twentieth century and beyond. Primary readership will be academics, educators, scholars and students – both undergraduate and postgraduate. The chapter structure and the relatively classic choice of authors and filmmakers is well suited to course use. Many universities are now turning to interdisciplinary courses, which combine historical, cultural, literary and artistic approaches to thematic studies. This book, therefore, will also be of interest to academics teaching courses on French language, literature and culture; literary studies; film studies; cultural studies; women studies, gender studies; LGBTQ+ studies; even human geography. Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction: Remembering in Paris and Paris as Remembering 1. Charles Baudelaire’s Paris Spleen: Re-presenting Paris – Alistair Rolls 2. Baudelaire and the Classical Tradition: Virgil, Ovid and Sappho in Paris – Marguerite Johnson 3. Sappho in the Salons – Marguerite Johnson 4. Memory, Modernity and the City in Agnès Varda’s Paris Films – Felicity Chaplin 5. Looking (Back) at the Moon in Parisian Cinema – Alistair Rolls 6. Breathless in Paris – Christopher Falzon 7. As Sedate as Swans: The Parisian Side of Jean-Paul Sartre’s La Nausée – Alistair Rolls 8. ‘La forme d’une ville/Change plus vite, hélas! […]’: Translation and the Changing Modes of Urban Cognition – Clive Scott 9. Paris, Capital of the Australian Poetic Avant-Garde: Christopher Brennan’s ‘Musicopoematographoscope’, John Tranter’s ‘Desmond’s Coupé’ and Chris Edwards’ ‘A Fluke’ and After Naptime – David Musgrave 10. Forms of Remembrance in the Sculpted Verse of Louise Colet, Anaïs Ségalas and Some of their Male Contemporaries – Daniel A. Finch-Race and Valentina Gosetti Contributors Index
£18.71
Intellect Books Insights in Applied Theatre: The Early Days and
Book SynopsisMuch more than an archive, these are the vivid, still pertinent voices and messages of the pioneers worldwide. The nineteen articles chosen by the editors of Applied Theatre Research represent key themes and elements from the early days of applied theatre that are still – and indeed now more than ever – relevant. They are all high-quality articles, some of which were highly influential in their own time. All of them still have plenty to say to today’s applied theatre, both in their own terms and sometimes in terms of how their publication influenced the development at the time of this still-expanding field, or refracted it in ways that give us new insights with hindsight. They have been arranged in sections according to some of the key themes – and problematic issues – that were discovered, thought out and sometimes stumbled across by the pioneer writers in the collection. Each section is preceded by a critical editorial commentary on those themes, besides thorough introductions to all the articles and in some cases re-evaluations. The editors have added substantial additional new material to the collection and in doing so, bring their own applied theatre experience to bear on these themes, as they raise general questions that are wide-ranging, contemporary and urgent: from the vital and contested issues of power, partnerships and the giving of voice through theatre to applied theatre’s proactive response to COVID-19, to the need to identify, take account of and address the needs of all stakeholders in any applied theatre project. The articles are grouped in six sections, covering areas such as diversity of geography, community contexts, forms of applied theatre and organizational factors that characterize applied theatre; the definition and nature of applied theatre; how the best intentioned projects could be compromised by any of the many opportunities for applied theatre to go wrong; opportunities for change it can offer and the incorporation of new media technologies, and ethnographic performance, two factors that have now become major preoccupations for our field, particularly in the years since the articles were written. The final section recognizes that applied theatre has been around not for 30 years, but for thousands, and in countless cultures. The editorial chapters have strong connections with the rest of the book, but are written with the editors’ deep insights into the field, and are sharp in their focus and context. The book offers useful insights into the start of applied theatre and its development as an area of practice and research. The chapter collection is relevant and includes influential names in the field who have contributed significantly to the development of applied theatre over time. The primary market will be academics and advanced practitioners in applied theatre, drama education and theatre studies – including the expanding fields of drama therapy, theatre and health etc. It will also be useful for educators exploring creative pedagogy and drama in education strategies across the curriculum. It will be valuable introductory background reading for advanced undergraduate and post-graduate students in drama, theatre studies and theatre arts, performance studies and community theatre. Table of ContentsIntroduction: Then and now John O’Toole PART 1: INSPIRING STORIES 1. Life drama Papua New Guinea: Contextualising practice Andrea Baldwin 2. Audience participation, aesthetic distance and change: Reflections on Fifty Square Feet, a theatre in education programme on urban poverty Chan Yuk-Lan (Phoebe) 3. Converging worlds: Fostering co-facilitation and relationships for health promotion through drama at the grassroots Christine Sinclair and Andrea Grindrod 4. Shakespeare in Nicaragua Els van Poppel PART 2: WHAT IS APPLIED THEATRE? 5. Applied theatre: Problems and possibilities Judith Ackroyd 6. Applied theatre and the power play: An international viewpoint Bjørn Rasmussen 7. Conversations with the devil Tim Prentki 8. Applied theatre: An exclusionary discourse? Judith Ackroyd PART 3: RISKY BUSINESS: GOOD INTENTIONS AND THE ROAD TO HELL 9. Ethical tensions in drama teachers’ behaviour Shifra Schonmann 10. Community theatre in a South Samic community: The challenges of working with theatre in small communities Tordis Landvik 11. Spectacular violence and the Kachahari theatre of Sindhuli, Nepal Alberto Guevara PART 4: THE DESIRE FOR CHANGE: VOICE, POWER AND PARTNERSHIP 12. Tabula rasa: Starting afresh with classroom drama Kathleen Gallagher 13. Making a break for it: Discourse and theatre in prisons James Thompson 14. Evaluating the efficacy of community theatre intervention in/as performance: A South African case study Kennedy Chinyowa 15. ‘We like good disco!’: The ‘public sphere of children’ and its implications for practice Nora Roozemond and Karola Wenzel PART 5: THEATRE OF INNOVATIONS 16. Theatrical reflections of health: Physically impacting health-based research Julia Gray 17. Playing the game, role distance and digital performance John Carroll and David Cameron PART 6: A NOD TO THE ANCESTORS 18. Educational and critical dimensions in Turkish shadow theatre: The Karagöz Theatre of Anatolia Mehmet Takkaç and A. Kerin Dinç 19. Christmas traditions and performance rituals: A look at Christmas celebrations in a Nordic context Stig A. Eriksson
£22.46
John Blake Publishing Ltd The Doctor Who Quiz Book: Travel the Whoniverse
Book SynopsisEveryone has their favourite.You might have grown up on long scarves and jelly babies, or a pinstriped suit and converse. You may love a white-haired man in a junkyard, or a mysterious woman in a rainbow shirt. Maybe you're thrilled to see David Tennant and Russell T Davies return for the sixtieth anniversary in 2023.Ever since the Doctor landed on our screens six decades ago, a nation was hooked. But how well do you know the many faces of the Doctor?Packed with over 200 Time Lord questions from across the Whoniverse, celebrating every regeneration of our two-hearted hero, The Doctor Who Quiz Book is perfect for any fan, new and old:Who played the very first Doctor?What powers their famous time machine?Which kind of companion would you be?Test your limits, solve the puzzles and travel the stars as you begin your own Doctor Who adventure and celebrate the sixtieth anniversary of the Time Lord.
£11.69
Sonicbond Publishing Humble Pie On Track: Every Album, Every Song
Book SynopsisThe hard-rocking British supergroup was fronted by Steve Marriott, possessor of what is generally regarded as one of the finest ever rock and blue-eyed soul voices. They achieved global success in the early 1970s and earned themselves a reputation as one of the best live bands of the era. As fate would have it, however, this enormous success was to be short-lived and the group initially disbanded in 1975. There were to be subsequent reformations and reunions, but the heady days of the early 1970s were not to be repeated. Ultimately, rock music history books have tended to somewhat overlook the band in favour of some of their contemporaries – the likes of Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, Faces, Free and Bad Company – but Humble Pie’s influence on the rock and metal bands that followed in their wake cannot be denied. This book examines all of Humble Pie’s recorded output in detail – album by album, track by track – covering every chapter of the band’s musical story, from the early carefree and democratic days of genre experimentation through to their halcyon period of hard-rocking R&B. The various subsequent reformations and reunions are also covered in detail, bringing the band’s story bang up-to-date in the 21st century. Ultimately, this detailed guide offers fans, old and new alike, a fully comprehensive look at the band’s musical legacy.
£14.39
Sonicbond Publishing Duran Duran On Track
Book SynopsisDuran Duran, New Romantic trailblazers and '80s teen idols, are a British institution. This book provides a roadmap to their extraordinary catalogue, with something for every reader - both new listeners and the most dedicated Duranies.
£16.14
Sonicbond Publishing The Temptations 1960 to 1978 On Track
Book SynopsisThe Temptations are one of the iconic soul vocal groups, this book covers the first phase of their career, with volume two to follow in 2026. Hits in this period include the classics My Girl', Get Ready', Ball Of Confusion' and Papa Was A Rolling Stone.'
£15.29
Sonicbond Publishing Deep Purple and Rainbow 1968 to 1979 On Track Revised and Updated
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£15.29
Equinox Publishing Ltd Hired Guns
Book SynopsisHired Guns: Portraits of Women in Alternative Music is a look across several decades of the music industry through the experiences and careers of a selection of professional female musicians.
£23.75
Equinox Publishing Ltd The Handbook on Music Business and Creative
Book SynopsisThe Handbookprovides a practical and engaging resource for faculty, staff, administrators, graduate students, and industry members working on the front lines in teaching and learning. It presents a wide range of global perspectives from academics, BIPOC voices, and ECRs from the United States, the UK, Europe, Australia, and Canada.
£25.60
Headline Publishing Group The Little Guide to Audrey Hepburn: Screen and
Book SynopsisAudrey Hepburn was one of the most admired and emulated women of the twentieth century, an Oscar-winning actress, a model and humanitarian. But Hepburn also had huge sadness in her life: two failed marriages, a broken engagement, and the crushing disappointment that occupied her triumph in My Fair Lady. Chronicling Hepburn's life, from her nearly dying in Hitler's occupied Europe, to her conquering, in just one year, the New York stage and the Hollywood screen, this fascinating tribute illustrates and illuminates all things Audrey Hepburn.While trapped in the Netherlands at the end of WW2, Audrey and her family received critical food and medical relief from UNICEF – an act of charity she never forgot, as later in life, Hepburn devoted much of her time to UNICEF, becoming a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador. From her early years as an ingénue to her status as an icon of elegance, in her Oscar-winning performance for Roman Holiday and the career high of Breakfast at Tiffany's, Hepburn's star quality resonates across the globe – even so long after her death. Few stars before or since are as beloved as Audrey Hepburn and The Little Guide to Audrey Hepburn details why.'My appearance is accessible to everyone. With hair tied in a bun, big sunglasses and black dress, every woman can look like me.' Audrey Hepburn'For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone.' Audrey Hepburn'Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, it's at the end of your arm. As you get older, remember you have another hand: The first is to help yourself, the second is to help others.' Audrey HepburnTable of ContentsThe Young Audrey • Screen Legend • Style Icon • The Private Audrey • Fairy Godmother • The Inimitable Audrey.
£7.44
Bonnier Books Ltd Star Wars Quotes To Live Your Life By:
Book Synopsis"Do, or do not. There is no try." - Yoda"Be mindful of your feelings." - Mace WinduFrom the original films to the newest TV releases, Star Wars isn't short of inspirational quotes, words of wisdom and iconic lines. Featuring 54 of the most memorable quotes, this small-format gift book is perfect for Star Wars fans, whether they're looking for some inspirational motivation or to relive their favourite moments from the films and TV series. Each quote is accompanied by character art.Features a diverse range of quotes from favourite characters such as Yoda, Luke Skywalker, Leia, The Mandalorian, Ahsoka Tano, Obi-Wan Kenobi and many more.
£7.59
Headline Publishing Group The Cure - Pictures of You: Foreword by Robert
Book SynopsisA ROUGH TRADE BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022WITH A FOREWORD BY ROBERT SMITHThe definitive collection of renowned photographer Tom Sheehan's images of The Cure – with photographs seen here for the very first time.Spanning three decades, more than 20 sessions and hundreds of images, Tom Sheehan's photographs of The Cure are a breathtaking visual chronicle of the most important alternative rock band in the world.Encompassing early portraits, epic live shows, studio sessions and snatched moments on tour around the world, Sheehan's photographs capture the band's journey from cult heroes to global rock stars. Many of the images published in this brand new book have never been seen anywhere before now.Beautifully presented in a cloth-bound hardback and featuring a new, original four-part biography by acclaimed author Simon Goddard, this is the ultimate collection of Sheehan's work, indispensable to any fan of The Cure.
£27.00
Titan Books Ltd Marvel Studios The Infinity Saga AntMan The Art
Book SynopsisThe official art book for the movie Ant-Man, the 11th title reissue of the 24-book Marvel Studios: The Infinity Saga series published as a resized matching set.
£23.99
