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  • Fabulous Female Musicians
    Sammy Stein
    Few writers are better placed than award-winning author Sammy Stein to speak directly to musicians. Sammy’s work has won praise across the globe. From Readers’ Digest and The Library of Congress to magazines and books, Sammy has been sharing musicians’ stories for many years.In Fabulous Female Musicians, Sammy celebrates 21 remarkable female musicians who have made an indelible...
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    20,17 €

  • Chasing My Father
    Dylan Cramer
    About the Book: In Chasing My Father, Dylan Cramer revisits his time beside the father he adored and cherished. He also recounts the peace movement of the sixties and his life as a commune child. Despite numerous struggles and heartbreaks in his early years, Cramer soldiered on into adulthood where more tragedy befell him. Taken to the brink several times, Cramer reveals an 'in...
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    15,41 €

  • Female Force
    Michael Frizell
    Alecia Beth Moore learned to channel teen angst and anger into a dynamic, fearless singer and songwriter: P!nk. Known for her independence and work ethic, P!nk’s life story is as engaging as her sell-out concerts. Reading her life story will convince you she’s an authentic Female Force.The 'Female Force' imprint features prominent and influential authors, business executives, e...
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    21,83 €

  • Pepper Adams
    Gary Carner
    A compelling biography of virtuoso, baritone saxophonist Pepper Adams and how his life intersected with some of the greatest poets, writers, painters, and musicians of his time. ...
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    23,86 €

  • Envuelta en sonidos
    Sara Marianovich
    Desde que estaba en el vientre materno, estuve envuelta en los sonidos de los vinilos y, posteriormente, del piano que tanto me cautivó. El sonido del alma, aquella voz interior, marcaba el rumbo de mi vida indicándome sutilmente cuál era mi camino.Creo que pocos músicos han tenido que lidiar con tantos problemas de distinta índole, muy duros e imprevisibles, como los que me ha...
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    16,12 €

  • The Indomitable Musician
    Tefta Radi
    I dedicate the book to my late husband, the well-known Albanian artist, Françesk Radi. He left behind the story of a 20-year-old man with a guitar who was persecuted by one of the cruelest dictatorial regimes. My never-fading love for Franko empowered me to raise myself above the pain and lethargy in order to prevent his story hiding beneath the dust of forgetfulness.Franko was...
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    87,39 €

  • The History of the Music Industry 1910 to 2022 Vol. 1-5
    Matti Charlton
    Discover the rhythmic journey of the music industry from 1910 to 2022 in this comprehensive 5-volume masterpiece by Matti Charlton. Immerse yourself in the evolution of melodies, from the early 20th century to the digital age. Unearth stories of iconic artists, game-changing labels, and groundbreaking technologies that shaped each era. With richly detailed entries for each year...
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    53,66 €

  • The Greatest Rock And Roll Band You Never Heard Of
    Marcus Mason
    The 1980’s were a unique period in Rock and Roll history shaped by some of the greatest names in the Hard Rock/AOR genre including the likes of Whitesnake, Journey, Survivor and Warrant. These bands are some of many that signed multi album deals, made millions marketing multi-platinum albums, charted many top 40 staple hits, toured the world to large audiences and sold endless ...
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    17,91 €

  • Beyond His Control
    Linda Hale Bucklin
    Linda Hale Bucklin’s Inspiring Story of Forgiveness and ResilienceBeyond His Control is for anyone seeking to understand the power of forgiveness and resilience. Linda Hale Bucklin recounts her extraordinary life, the unraveling of her family, and her own journey of forgiveness. With this book, you will discover: • The power of resilience and overcoming adversity • The strength...
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    18,68 €

  • Gettin’ Kinda Itchie
    Richard B. Campbell
    Before soundtracking the Summer of Love as The Mamas & The Papas, musicians John Phillips, Michelle Phillips, Cass Elliot, and Denny Doherty honed their talents in groups like The Smoothies, The Journeymen, The Halifax Three, The Big 3, and The Mugwumps. In Gettin’ Kinda Itchie, author Richard Campbell traces the circuitous lives of these groups and individuals-featuring secret...
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    44,18 €

  • Uncharted Destiny
    Gerry Leiske
    'Uncharted Destiny' is a captivating memoir exploring the many paths that shape our lives and the challenges we face in choosing which to follow. Gerry Leiske’s book takes readers on a journey through family history, religion and the music industry of the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries.Leiske’s story begins with exploring his forefathers’ DNA, tracing their exp...
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    30,28 €

  • Mi Propio Yo
    Chelique Sarabia
    Un joven que desde muy niño dijo lo que quería ser, que a tan temprana edad conoce la fama, que de alguna u otra manera siempre estuvo muy cerca del poder, que no se creyó el cuento y que con sus principios y valores como su gran capital, ha transitado una vida plena, ejemplar, regocijado en el amor, agradecido y como el mismo dice, ha sido profeta en su tierra, con su sencille...
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    12,68 €

  • Mi Propio Yo
    Chelique Sarabia
    Un joven que desde muy niño dijo lo que quería ser, que a tan temprana edad conoce la fama, que de alguna u otra manera siempre estuvo muy cerca del poder, que no se creyó el cuento y que con sus principios y valores como su gran capital, ha transitado una vida plena, ejemplar, regocijado en el amor, agradecido y como el mismo dice, ha sido profeta en su tierra, con su sencille...
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    21,00 €

  • The Trials and Tribulations of Dora Schintz
    John Athersuch
    This book tells the story of Dora Schintz a little-known female philanthropist who inherited a vast fortune and was at one time owner of one of the finest houses in the country. She rose to prominence in the world of hackney horses, gave generously to charity and financed hospitals for incurables and the wounded of The First World War. Her generosity led her to fund an inspired...
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    25,89 €

  • Confessions of a Waiter
    David Woodward
    Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes of a top hotel?From the glamour of the Swiss Alps to the hustle and bustle of the Kings Road, long-serving hotelier David Woodward has seen it all. For the past thirty years, he has spent his days hosting, serving and peering into the world of celebrity. But all that glitters is not gold. With unflinching honesty, David takes readers...
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    14,47 €

  • Theda Bara
    Roy Liebman
    Although a major star in the 1910s, Theda Bara--known as ''The Vamp''--was largely neglected until the 1990s, when her fame began to resurface. Since then, there have been biographies, documentaries and other works that have brought the silent film actress back into the spotlight, including a painstaking stills reconstruction of her lost epic Cleopatra. This is a complete ex...
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    58,53 €

  • Joy Girl
    Laini Giles
    Olive Borden is a poor, beautiful Virginia girl who struggles as a Hollywood extra for years until becoming a WAMPAS baby star. She catches the eye of cowboy star Tom Mix, who picks her to star with him in The Yankee Señor. Her career-making part in Fox’s 3 Bad Men in 1926 opens the door to stardom, and her fame grows. Olive finds love with co-star George O’Brien and leaps head...
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    18,26 €

  • Icons, Idols and Idiots of Hollywood - My Adventures in America’s First Boy Band
    Bruce Belland
    The son of fundamentalist preacher sings his first solo in front of an audience at age four. The congregation’s enthusiastic response inspires his dream of becoming a singer. That dream comes true as front man of America’s first 'Boy Band', Capitol Records vocal group The Four Preps, whose classic hit '26 Miles (Santa Catalina)' lands them in the Vocal Group Hall of Fame. One b...
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    35,02 €

  • YOU and the Music Business
    Tara Shannon
    Introducing 'YOU and the Music Business: Empowering Independent Artists' - the ultimate self-care guide designed to help you find balance, joy, and success as a music creator in today’s dynamic and demanding music industry.In this enlightening book, author and music industry expert, Tara Shannon, shares invaluable insights, practical strategies, and empowering advice to navigat...
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    12,71 €

  • The Bard and his Sister-in-Law
    Mallika Sengupta / Lopamudra Banerjee
    A historical novel/biographical nonfiction by award-winning feminist author/poet Mallika Sengupta from Kolkata, India, ’Kabir Bouthan’ focuses on the multifaceted history of the illustrious Jorasanko Thakurbari, Kolkata, the birth place of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore (mentioned in the book as ’Rabi’). The narrative chronicles the inter personal relationships between the ...
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    25,59 €

  • Marshalling Beats of Your Heart
    Amanda Joyce
    How can you experience your life to its fullest? Be inspired to use your heart sensations more than your head in this self-help memoir.We are all given a body that goes through trials and triumphs, pains and pleasures. When you feel that life is just too heavy, Marshalling Beats of Your Heart is the guide that teaches you to remember to enjoy the weight. Marshall will teach y...
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    24,89 €

  • Small House Big Dreams
    Lomenka / Lomenka Bourne
    I remember taking my over one hour bus ride to high school. They called it busing. Busing was the codeword for the integration of urban schools. As I rode on that long bus ride, I used to sit and daydream about my life far and long away from that entire experience, knowing that I would soon see the angry people in the park with their rifles cocked and loaded waiting for us to a...
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    16,35 €

  • Small House Big Dreams
    Lomenka / Lomenka Bourne
    I remember taking my over one hour bus ride to high school. They called it busing. Busing was the codeword for the integration of urban schools. As I rode on that long bus ride, I used to sit and daydream about my life far and long away from that entire experience, knowing that I would soon see the angry people in the park with their rifles cocked and loaded waiting for us to a...
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    25,45 €

  • Life and Soul (New Edition)
    William Roache
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    16,93 €

  • Just Getting Started
    Scott Simon / Tony Bennett
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    19,44 €

  • G.I. Hollywood
    George Mannix / Lila McLaughlin
    A fast-paced memoir that takes you from Los Angeles, California to Baghdad, Iraq. This book tells the story of a former talent and literary agent who became a combat soldier. While showing the differences between the worlds of show business and the military, it also illuminates several similarities between the two. ...
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    18,86 €

  • Walter James Dodd
    John Albert Macy
    Walter James Dodd was a gifted musician and composer who made significant contributions to the arts in the early 20th century. In this biographical sketch, John Albert Macy highlights Dodd’s career and achievements, from his early studies in Paris to his influence on American music. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of music and culture.This wor...
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    32,83 €

  • CLARA SCHUMANN AN ARTIST’s LIFE VOLUME- I
    Berthold Litzmann
    This detailed biography of Clara Schumann, one of the most celebrated pianists of the 19th century, provides a fascinating look into her musical career, her personal life, and her relationships with other composers and musicians of the time. Berthold Litzmann’s thorough research and engaging writing make this a must-read for fans of classical music and women’s history.This work...
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    42,22 €

  • MISTER MUSIC MAKER,LAWRENCE WELK
    MARY LEWIS COAKLEY
    A memoir of Lawrence Welk’s life and career, including his rise to fame as a bandleader and television personality. Filled with personal anecdotes and behind-the-scenes stories of the music industry.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the Unit...
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    36,43 €

  • Pages From A Musician S Life Fritz Busch
    Marjorie Strachey
    Fritz Busch was one of the most acclaimed conductors of the 20th century, known for his passionate interpretations of Mozart, Wagner, and other composers. This memoir, written by his wife Marjorie Strachey, offers a deeply personal look at their life together and the challenges they faced during the turbulent years of World War II. Filled with intimate anecdotes and insights in...
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    35,53 €