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Series: Musicals, Second Edition Hardcover DK 9780744027419 $52.00 MUSIC Feb 16, 2021

Immerse yourself in the world of musicals, and fall in love all over again with the songs, stories, characters, and legendary stars from every era.From Show Boat and The Wizard of Oz to Les Misérables and Hamilton, discover the story of musical theatre and film and see the world’s best-loved musicals brought to life.This beautifully illustrated book is the perfect gift for musical fans everywhere, covering the complete history of the genre, from its earliest origins in dance halls and vaudeville, to the record-breaking West End musicals and spe... + Read More
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Series: Vibrate Higher A Rap Story Hardcover Talib Kweli 9780374283407 $38.00 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY Feb 16, 2021

From one of the most lyrically gifted, socially conscious rappers of the past twenty years,Vibrate Higher is a firsthand account of hip-hop as a political forceBefore Talib Kweli became a world-renowned hip hop artist, he was a Brooklyn kid who liked to cut class, spit rhymes, and wander the streets of Greenwich Village with a motley crew of artists, rappers, and DJs who found hip hop more inspiring than their textbooks (much to the chagrin of the educator parents who had given their son an Afrocentric name in hope of securing for him a more tr... + Read More
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Series: Music and How it Works The Complete Guide for Kids Hardcover DK 9781465499905 $21.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 7 - 9 Nov 17, 2020

Take a visual journey through the world of music and learn the science behind it, too.Budding music fans will love discovering musical geniuses of every era, from Mozart and classical music to Bowie and pop, as well as finding out how music is created and what links it all together.The book looks at music throughout history, beginning with the first known melody from the Fertile Crescent and covering modern music phenomena, from K Pop to hip-hop. Instruments and genres from across the world are featured, with “playlists” of key pieces encouragi... + Read More
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Series: The Civil Rights Era Singing for Equality Musicians of the Civil Rights Era Hardcover Diane C. Taylor 9781619309203 $29.95 YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION Age (years) from 12 - 15 Nov 12, 2020

A collective biography about five musicians and groups at the height of their careers, whose passion and talent influenced the Civil Rights Movement. Part of a new series on the Civil Rights Era for ages 12 to 15 from Nomad Press. Singing for Equality: Musicians of the Civil Rights Era introduces readers aged 12 to 15 to the history of the Civil Rights Movement and explores the vital role that music played in the tumultuous period of American history of the 1950s, ’60s, and ’70s. As protests, demonstrations, rallies, and new laws characterize... + Read More
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Series: The Civil Rights Era Singing for Equality Musicians of the Civil Rights Era Paperback Diane C. Taylor 9781619309234 $18.95 YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION Age (years) from 12 - 15 Nov 12, 2020

A collective biography about five musicians and groups at the height of their careers, whose passion and talent influenced the Civil Rights Movement. Part of a new series on the Civil Rights Era for ages 12 to 15 from Nomad Press. Singing for Equality: Musicians of the Civil Rights Era introduces readers aged 12 to 15 to the history of the Civil Rights Movement and explores the vital role that music played in the tumultuous period of American history of the 1950s, ’60s, and ’70s. As protests, demonstrations, rallies, and new laws characteri... + Read More
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Series: Me Elton John Official Autobiography Paperback Elton John 9781250770288 $26.99 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY Oct 27, 2020

INSTANT #1NEW YORK TIMESBESTSELLERNOW UPDATED WITH A NEW CHAPTERIn his first and only official autobiography, music icon Elton John reveals the truth about his extraordinary life, from his rollercoaster lifestyle as shown in the filmRocketman, to becoming a living legend.Christened Reginald Dwight, he was a shy boy with Buddy Holly glasses who grew up in the London suburb of Pinner and dreamed of becoming a pop star. By the age of twenty-three he was performing his first gig in America, facing an astonished audience in his bright yellow dungare... + Read More
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Series: Blood: A Memoir by the Jonas Brothers A Memoir from the Jonas Brothers Hardcover Joe Jonas 9781250257420 $34.99 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY Oct 20, 2020

Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum powerhouse trio Joe Jonas, Kevin Jonas, and Nick Jonas are ready to tell their story in BLOOD, a memoir that details the incredible true story of the Jonas Brothers, from the band’s creation, phenomenal rise to superstardom, break up at the height of their fame, and now reunification. Written with Neil Strauss, author ofThe Dirt, and told in their own words, this is a totally unfiltered memoir about three brothers who learn that BLOOD is thicker than fame.
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Series: Whose Blues? Facing Up to Race and the Future of the Music Paperback Adam Gussow 9781469660363 $37.95 MUSIC Oct 19, 2020

Mamie Smith's pathbreaking 1920 recording of "Crazy Blues" set the pop music world on fire, inaugurating a new African American market for "race records." Not long after, such records also brought black blues performance to an expanding international audience. A century later, the mainstream blues world has transformed into a multicultural and transnational melting pot, taking the music far beyond the black southern world of its origins. But not everybody is happy about that. If there's "No black. No white. Just the blues," as one familiar meme... + Read More
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Series: John Lennon, Yoko Ono and the Year Canada Was Cool Paperback Greg Marquis 9781459415416 $22.95 HISTORY Oct 13, 2020

John Lennon was the world's biggest rock star in the late Sixties. With his new wife Yoko Ono, the duo were icons of the peace movement denouncing the Vietnam War.In 1969, at the height of their popularity, they headed to Canada.Canada was already a politically charged place. In 1968, Pierre Elliott Trudeau rode a wave of popularity dubbed Trudeaumania for its similarities to the Beatlemania of the era. The sexual revolution, hippie culture, the New Left and the peace movement were challenging norms, frightening the authorities and provoking ba... + Read More
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Series: Rez Metal Inside the Navajo Nation Heavy Metal Scene Paperback Ashkan Soltani Stone 9781496205094 $22.95 SOCIAL SCIENCE Oct 01, 2020

Rez Metal captures the creative energy of Indigenous youth culture in the twenty-first century. Bridging communities from disparate corners of Indian Country and across generations, heavy metal has touched a collective nerve on the Navajo Reservation in Arizona in particular. Many cultural leaders—including former Navajo president Russell Begaye—have begun to recognize heavy metal’s ability to inspire Navajo communities facing chronic challenges such as poverty, depression, and addiction. Heavy metal music speaks to the frustrations, fears, tri... + Read More
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Series: Canadian Studies The Demons of Leonard Cohen Paperback Francis Mus 9780776631202 $39.95 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY Aug 25, 2020

"With my jingle in your brain, Allow the Bridge to arch again" Qui parle dans l’œuvre de Leonard Cohen ? En explorant les nombreuses apparences sous lesquelles Cohen se présente à son public, Francis Mus s’efforce de formuler une réponse à cette question. Les rôles innombrables assumés par Cohen ne doivent pas être considérés comme un simple jeu, mais plutôt comme une stratégie visant à répondre de la manière la plus efficace possible aux attentes parfois conflictuelles d’une « life in art » : ces rôles font office de masques qui traduisent le... + Read More
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Series: The Complete Guitar Manual Hardcover DK 9781465494108 $39.00 MUSIC Aug 11, 2020

From Jimi Hendrix to Ed Sheeran, every guitar hero started somewhere - so stop dreaming and start playing! Covering acoustic and electric, this book includes everything you need to know, from choosing your instrument and reading guitar tab, to using amplifiers and effects. Easy-to-follow lessons take you through all the steps to becoming a great guitar player: from tuning for beginners to advanced techniques for experienced players such as fingerpicking and two-handed tapping.Pick up guitar theory along the way, including rhythm, chords, and sc... + Read More
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Series: The Complete Classical Music Guide Hardcover DK 9781465494375 $32.00 MUSIC Aug 11, 2020

A comprehensive and accessible guide to classical music and music theory, including styles, form, instruments, and more than 280 composer profiles.What makes Mozart’s music so great? Why does a minor chord sound sad and a major chord sound happy? What’s the difference between opera and operetta? From Bach to Bernstein, this definitive guide offers a complete survey of the history of classical music.Whether you already love classical music or you’re just beginning to explore it, The Complete Classical Music Guide invites you to discover the spir... + Read More
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Series: Music Cats Board Book Board book Mudpuppy 9780735365698 $18.99 JUVENILE FICTION Reading age from 0 - 3 Jun 16, 2020

Introduce youngsters to music legends with this book of adorable cat portraits, each inspired by an iconic pop star. The Music Cats Board Book from Mudpuppy features clever kitty-inspired musician such as Tuna Turner, Dolly Purrton, Bob Meowly, The Notorious C.A.T., Meowyonce and more.• 28 sturdy pages• Book trim: 7 x 7", 18 x 18 cm• Ages 0+• Each spread features a musical legend illustrated as a cat + musicians' names and song titles with hilarious cat puns!• All Mudpuppy products adhere to CPSIA, ASTM, and CE Safety Regulations
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Series: More Myself A Journey Hardcover Alicia Keys 9781250153296 $35.99 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY Mar 31, 2020

An intimate, revealing look at one artist’s journey from self-censorship to full expressionAs one of the most celebrated musicians in the world, Alicia Keys has enraptured the globe with her heartfelt lyrics, extraordinary vocal range, and soul-stirring piano compositions. Yet away from the spotlight, Alicia has grappled with private heartache—over the challenging and complex relationship with her father, the people-pleasing nature that characterized her early career, the loss of privacy surrounding her romantic relationships, and the oppressiv... + Read More
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Series: Icons Notecards 20 Notecards of Inspiring Women Cards Monica Ahanonu 9781797201368 $24.95 NON-CLASSIFIABLE Feb 25, 2020

This boxed set of notecards and envelopes features bold, colorful illustrated portraits of 20 of the most admired women in contemporary culture, including Michelle Obama, Beyoncé, Aretha Franklin, Dolly Parton, Oprah Winfrey, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Yayoi Kusama, Lady Gaga, Diana Ross, and more.• 20 blank full-color notecards and 20 envelopes in a keepsake box with a pull-out tray• Ahanonu's illustrated portraits are both easily recognizable and also an artistic take on each of the featured women's likenesses and identities.• This collection of sm... + Read More
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Series: Meals, Music, and Muses Recipes from My African American Kitchen Hardcover Alexander Smalls 9781250098092 $47.50 COOKING Feb 25, 2020

Iconic chef and world-renowned opera singer Alexander Smalls marries two of his greatest passions—food and music—inMeals, Music, and Muses. More than just a cookbook, Smalls takes readers on a delicious journey through the South to examine the food that has shaped the region. Each chapter is named for a type of music to help readers understand the spirit that animates these recipes.Filled with classic Southern recipes and twists on old favorites, this cookbook includes starters such as Hoppin’ John Cakes with Sweet Pepper Remoulade and Carolina... + Read More
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Series: The Music of Life Hardcover Louis Thomas 9780374303150 $24.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 6 Feb 18, 2020

Full of joy and discovery, Louis Thomas'The Music of Life is a simple, melodious picture book about finding big inspiration and beauty in the smallest of details.At night when everyone else is asleep, one artist sits awake--pencil in hand,stuck. Lenny is a composer, but this evening, no music floats from his head.Then as night breaks into dawn, Lenny's cat, Pipo, begins lapping milk.Lick lick lick. Birds yawn awake, singing in the trees.Tweet tweet! A bike belltingson the street below. Suddenly, Lenny notices a rhythm to the world around him. H... + Read More
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Series: Queen Bey A Celebration of the Power and Creativity of Beyonce Knowles-Carter Paperback Veronica Chambers 9781250231451 $24.50 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY Feb 18, 2020

FEATURED IN:The New York Times Book Review("New and Noteworthy") •Essence •Newsweek•People • Bustle • PopSugar • Refinery 29 •HelloGiggles'• PureWow •Newsday•AMNewYorkThe UltimateBeyoncÃ© Collectible"BeyoncÃ© fans will eat it up." —People"You don't need to be in the Beyhive to appreciateQueen Bey...Voices including culture critic Luvvie Ajayi and actress and producer Lena Waithe give us a fresh take on BeyoncÃ©, who's arguably the biggest pop star of our time." —EssenceBeyoncÃ©. Her name conjures more than music, it has come to be synonymous wi... + Read More
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Series: Icons 50 Heroines Who Shaped Contemporary Culture (Inspirational Book about Strong Women, Empowering Book for Girls, Teens, and Women) Hardcover Monica Ahanonu 9781797201351 $35.95 DESIGN Feb 14, 2020

Icons features colorful portraits of 50 of the most admired women in the fields of music, politics, human rights, and film.This diverse and inclusive collection features the world's most inspiring women, including Michelle Obama, Beyonce, Aretha Franklin, Dolly Parton, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Yayoi Kusama and so many more.From singers to writers, activists to artists, politicians to filmmakers,Icons is a celebration of the strength of women. Illustrated by Monica Ahanonu, each portrait is accompanied by a short biography about what makes each woma... + Read More
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Series: Rough Ideas Reflections on Music and More Hardcover Stephen Hough 9780374252540 $39.99 MUSIC Feb 04, 2020

A collection of essays on music and life by the famed classical pianist and composerStephen Hough is one of the world’s leading pianists, winning global acclaim and numerous awards, both for his concerts and his recordings. He is also a writer, composer, and painter, and has been described byThe Economist as one of “Twenty Living Polymaths.”Hough writes informally and engagingly about music and the life of a musician, from the broader aspects of what it is to walk out onto a stage or to make a recording, to specialist tips from deep inside the ... + Read More
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Series: A Voice Named Aretha Hardcover Katheryn Russell-Brown 9781681198507 $24.50 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Jan 07, 2020

From acclaimed author and illustrator pairing comes a beautiful picture book biography about the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin and how she fought for respect throughout her life.Aretha Franklin is the Queen of Soul, a legend. But before she became a star, she was a shy little girl with a voice so powerful it made people jump up, sway, and hum along.Raised in a house full of talking and singing, Aretha learned the values that would carry her through life--from her church choir in Detroit to stages across the world. When she moved to New York C... + Read More
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Series: Fryderyk Chopin A Life and Times Paperback Dr. Alan Walker 9781250234827 $30.00 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY Dec 03, 2019

ANew York Times Book ReviewEditors' Choice. TheSunday Times(U.K.) Classical Music Book of 2018 and one ofThe Economist's Best Books of 2018."A magisterial portrait." --Corinna da Fonseca-Wollheim,The New York Times Book ReviewA landmark biography of the Polish composer by a leading authority on Chopin and his timeBased on ten years of research and a vast cache of primary sources located in archives in Warsaw, Paris, London, New York, and Washington, D.C., Alan Walker’s monumentalFryderyk Chopin: A Life and Times is the most comprehensive biogra... + Read More
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Series: 1973: Rock at the Crossroads Rock at the Crossroads Hardcover Andrew Grant Jackson 9781250299987 $39.99 MUSIC Dec 03, 2019

A fascinating account of the music and epic social change of 1973, a defining year for David Bowie, Bruce Springsteen, Pink Floyd, Elton John, the Rolling Stones, Eagles, Elvis Presley, and the former members of The Beatles. 1973 was the year rock hit its peak while splintering—just like the rest of the world. Ziggy Stardust travelled to America in David Bowie’sAladdin Sane.The Dark Side of the Moonbegan its epic run on the Billboard charts, inspired by the madness of Pink Floyd's founder, while all four former Beatles scored top ten albums, tw... + Read More
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Series: The History of Rock & Roll, Volume 2 1964-1977: The Beatles, the Stones, and the Rise of Classic Rock Hardcover Ed Ward 9781250165190 $39.99 MUSIC Nov 19, 2019

From rock and roll historian Ed Ward comes a comprehensive, authoritative, and enthralling cultural history of one of rock's most exciting eras.It's February 1964 and The Beatles just landed in New York City, where the NYPD, swarms of fans, and a crowd of two hundred journalists await their first American press conference. It begins with the question on everyone's mind: "Are you going to get a haircut in America?" and ends with a reporter tugging Paul McCartney's hair in an attempt to remove his nonexistent wig. This is whereThe History of Rock... + Read More
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Series: Thanks a Lot Mr Kibblewhite My Story Paperback Roger Daltrey 9781250237101 $24.50 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY Oct 22, 2019

The frontman of one of the greatest bands of all time tells the story of his rise from nothing to rock 'n' roll megastar, and his wild journey as the voice of The Who.“It’s taken me three years to unpack the events of my life, to remember who did what when and why, to separate the myths from the reality, to unravel what really happened at the Holiday Inn on Keith Moon’s 21st birthday,” says Roger Daltrey, the powerhouse vocalist of The Who. The result of this introspection is a remarkable memoir, instantly captivating, funny and frank, chock-f... + Read More
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Series: Me Elton John Official Autobiography Hardcover Elton John 9781250147608 $38.50 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY Oct 15, 2019

INSTANT #1NEW YORK TIMESBESTSELLERIn his first and only official autobiography, music icon Elton John reveals the truth about his extraordinary life, from his rollercoaster lifestyle as shown in the filmRocketman, to becoming a living legend.Christened Reginald Dwight, he was a shy boy with Buddy Holly glasses who grew up in the London suburb of Pinner and dreamed of becoming a pop star. By the age of twenty-three he was performing his first gig in America, facing an astonished audience in his bright yellow dungarees, a star-spangled T-shirt, a... + Read More
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Series: The Awesome Music Project Canada Songs of Hope and Happiness Hardcover Terry Stuart 9781989025291 $35.00 SELF-HELP Oct 10, 2019

MUSIC HEALS US. It can provide solace in difficult times, and help us celebrate moments of joy. The transformative power of music is at the heart of this compilation of intimate recollections by Canadians from every province and territory. In these remarkable stories, Canadians from all walks of life-including world-renowned celebrities from Sarah McLachlan and Chris Hadfield to Madeleine Thien and Theo Fleury-share how music changed their lives. The Awesome Music Project Canada: Songs of Hope and Happiness is a beautifully illustrated tribute ... + Read More
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Series: Blue Notes Jazz, Literature, and Loneliness Paperback Sam V. H. Reese 9780807172247 $40.95 LITERARY CRITICISM Sep 11, 2019

Jazz can be uplifting, stimulating, sensual, and spiritual. Yet when writers turn to this form of music, they almost always imagine it in terms of loneliness. In Blue Notes: Jazz, Literature, and Loneliness, Sam V. H. Reese investigates literary representations of jazz and the cultural narratives often associated with it, noting how they have, in turn, shaped readers? judgments and assumptions about the music. This illuminating critical study contemplates the relationship between jazz and literature from a perspective that musicians ... + Read More
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Series: The Dance of the Violin Paperback Kathy Stinson 9781554518999 $12.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 7 Sep 10, 2019

Even Joshua Bell makes mistakes, but there is always a second chance. As a young student of the violin, Joshua Bell learns about an international competition to be held in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He chooses a piece of music, which his teacher suggests may be too difficult, but Joshua is determined. It’s a piece of music he loves. At the competition, Joshua experiences the usual jitters. Once his name is called, he strides to the stage and begins to play, but almost immediately, he makes a mistake. As he is about to walk off the stage, he asks the... + Read More
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Series: Blue The Color of Noise Hardcover Steve Aoki 9781250111678 $37.99 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY Sep 03, 2019

The music. The mix. His life."[A] passionate, introspective memoir." —Publishers Weekly"Sometimes I think my whole life can be seen through shades of blue..."—Steve AokiBlue is the remarkable story—in pictures and words—of Steve Aoki, the superstar DJ/producer who started his career as a vegan straightedge hardcore music kid hellbent on defying his millionaire father, whose unquenchable thirst to entertain—inherited from his dad, Rocky Aoki, founder of Benihana—led him to global success and two Grammy nominations.Ranked among the top ten DJs in... + Read More
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Series: Oracle Music Oracles Creative and Life Inspiration from 50 Musical Icons (Channel your oracle's advice on attitude, lifestyle or inspiration!) Cards Stephen Ellcock 9781786274229 $24.99 GAMES & ACTIVITIES Jul 23, 2019

Music Oracles is a music–lover's favorite from the Laurence King oracle cards range, a series of charming and engaging card decks designed to guide and inspire.Horoscope aficionados, astrology enthusiasts, and die–hard music fans can use theMusic Oracles to ask history's most famous music icons for advice on attitude, lifestyle or inspiration.Are you suffering from creative block? Struggling to make a difficult life decision? Find out what David Bowie, Grace Jones, Maria Callas and other great artists would have done. Simply select a card from ... + Read More
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Series: Help Your Kids Help Your Kids With Music A unique step-by-step visual guide Paperback Carol Vorderman 9781465485489 $25.99 MUSIC Jun 04, 2019

Are your kids struggling with music theory? Do you wish you could help them learn how to read music?Help Your Kids With Music is what every frustrated parent needs. This invaluable guide covers all the core subjects needed to pass up to grade 5 music exams around the world, including melody, rhythm, chords and harmony, intervals, scales, and keys, styles and genres, and the instruments of the orchestra. Its unique visual approach, which uses simple, colorful illustrations and diagrams alongside a wide range of musical examples, allows parents a... + Read More
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Series: Guitar Genius: How Les Paul Engineered the Solid-Body Electric Guitar and Rocked the World (Children's Music Books, Picture Books, Guitar Books, Music Books for Kids) Hardcover Kim Tomsic 9781452159195 $25.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Apr 09, 2019

"An exuberant introduction to a musician and creative genius." –Kirkus ReviewsA beautifully-illustrated true story of rock and roll legend Les Paul: This is the story of how Les Paul created the world's first solid-body electric guitar, countless other inventions that changed modern music, and one truly epic career in rock and roll. How to make a microphone? A broomstick, a cinderblock, a telephone, a radio. How to make an electric guitar? A record player's arm, a speaker, some tape. How to make a legendary inventor? A few tools, a lot of curio... + Read More
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Series: How How Music Can Make You Better (Motivational book, Neuroscience book) Hardcover Indre Viskontas 9781452171920 $18.95 SELF-HELP Apr 02, 2019

"This brilliant little book is clear, lucid, and easy to read. It is packed with fascinating information that I didn't know... I shall give it to lots of friends." —Jonathan Lynn, comedy legendA fascinating field guide from neuroscientist and opera singer Indre Viskontas that investigates what music is and how it can change us for the better—from deep in our neurons to across our entire society. Learn how certain songs carry us through a tough workout, comfort us after a breakup, or unite 50,000 diverse fans. A vibrant and smart gift for any a... + Read More
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Series: Music Makers Portraits and Songs from the Roots of America Paperback Timothy Duffy 9781469651699 $40.95 PHOTOGRAPHY Feb 25, 2019

When he was in graduate school in the late 1980s, Timothy Duffy began documenting the "roots" music styles of largely forgotten southern musicians in a series of field recordings. Recognizing that too many artists working in these traditions--blues, R&B, hillbilly music, and other now increasingly popular forms--had been either ignored or taken advantage of by mainstream record labels and music media and were living in poverty as a result, Duffy established the Music Maker Relief Foundation to help these forgotten pioneers meet their basic need... + Read More
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Series: We Are the Music Makers! Preserving the Soul of America's Music Paperback Timothy Duffy 9781469651712 $40.95 PHOTOGRAPHY Feb 25, 2019

America tells its stories through song. Consolation to the lovelorn, courage to the oppressed, warning to the naive, or a ticket to the Promised Land, a great song can deliver the wisdom of ages directly to our souls. We Are the Music Makers! presents black-and-white portraits of artists who carry these songs from past to present: fathers and mothers, uncles and aunts, daughters and sons, grandparents and neighbors, who continue to lovingly stir the South's musical stew and feed American culture outside the realm of conventional fame and fortun... + Read More
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Series: After Dinner Amusements After Dinner Amusements: Name That Tune! 50 Music Trivia Questions and Challenges Game Chronicle Books 9781452175799 $13.50 GAMES & ACTIVITIES Feb 05, 2019

This trivia game will have kids and adults alike humming, singing, and shouting out song titles as they test their knowledge of music both past and present.