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The soloist: a lost dream, an unlikely friendship, and the redemptive power of music
Par Steve Lopez. 2008
Los Angeles Times columnist describes his relationship with Nathaniel Ayers, a former student at Juilliard, who became homeless after succumbing…
to paranoid schizophrenia. Lopez discusses his and his readers' efforts to expose callous treatment of Ayers and relates Ayers's attempts at recovery. Some violence and some strong language. Bestseller. 2008.La jeune fille et la mort: [théâtre]
Par Ariel Dorfman. 1997
En Amérique du Sud un pays passe d'une dictature militaire à un régime démocratique. Un jour, Gérardo ramène Roberto à…
la maison. Sa compagne Miranda croit reconnaître son tortionnaire et, pour dépasser ses tortures, le prend en otage pour obtenir sa confession. Pièce en trois actes créée en novembre 1997. 1997. Titre uniforme: Death and the maiden.On Highway 17
Par B. Z. Vukovina. 2013
On Highway 17 by B. Z. R. Vukovina where passion burns brighter than fame as an idealistic guitarist makes his…
way to California, and the young musician is suddenly forced to question his destiny.Raw
Par Amélie Hope. 2013
Raw by Amélie Hope is about lust and love and rock 'n' roll. A young groupie craves the pounding music…
and sexual freedom of the rock 'n' roll lifestyle. Will she ever be able to find love in this playground of music and lust?Well Played
Par Stella Harris. 2013
In Well Played by Stella Harris a young cellist has the chance of a lifetime at a very prestigious institution.…
But her position is soon compromised by her frustratingly gifted, handsome and manipulative section leader.Strummed
Par B. Z. Vukovina, Amélie Hope, Harper Eliot, Percy Quirk, Stella Harris. 2013
And the Midnight Trio
Par Harper Eliot. 2013
In And the Midnight Trio by Harper Eliot, a jazz singer teases with her eyes, her body and her voice,…
as the wealthy patrons appraise her body as intently as they appraise her songs. But the singer's lover plays piano in their little trio, and he is a very protective man...The Darkness Within Him: The Untwisted Series (Untwisted Series #1)
Par Alice Raine. 2014
Perfect for fans of 365 Days, E. L. James, Sylvia Day and Tara Sue Me, if you enjoyed Fifty Shades…
of Grey or Bared to You, you will love the Untwisted series which starts with The Darkness Within Him and follows the highly addictive relationship between Nicholas Jackson and Rebecca Langley.A dizzying, all consuming affair with famous pianist Nicholas Jackson drew in bookshop owner Rebecca Langley, engulfed her with his passion and dominance, and then spat her out heartbroken and bruised.Now, Rebecca is left trying to move on from the relationship she shared with Nicholas, but just as she starts to clear her head, he reappears in her life determined to win her back.But seeing as Nicholas has already shown once that the darkness within him is lurking just below the surface, can Rebecca really take that risk again with her heart and body?My Mamma Mia Summer: A feel-good sunkissed read to escape with in 2022!
Par Annie Robertson. 2018
She has a dream... now she's going to live it!When her beloved grandmother, Marnie, passes away, Laurel is left with…
a small inheritance and a note telling her to follow her dreams. As she and Marnie always did in difficult times, Laurel turns to her ABBA albums and her favourite film, Mamma Mia! Without pausing for thought, she grabs her passport, dons her best dungarees, and jets off to Skopelos for her own Meryl-inspired adventure...Laurel books into the faded but charming Villa Athena, and befriends its eccentric owner. As she explores the island's famous sights and finds herself caught between the attentions of a handsome writer and the charms of Athena's grandson Nikos, Laurel is having the time of her life... But should she return to her life in London, or could this be where she truly belongs?This summer dust off your passport, pack your best dancing shoes, and escape to Greece on your own Mamma Mia adventure!Read by Candida Gubbins(p) Orion Publishing Group 2018The Vicar's Organ
Par Percy Quirk. 2013
The Vicar's Organ by Percy Quirk tells a tale of indiscretion and exploitation running rife through the congregation of a…
quaint country parish. But, as the faithful flock reveal their secrets, who is truly the lamb and who is the lion?The Harward Girls
Par Kojo Black. 2009
The Harward Girls welcome you to a very special music school. Mistress Samantha Harward commands musical perfection from her girls,…
and she knows just how to get it! Toys, tongues, and nimble fingers are all part of the Mistress's curriculum, and her dutiful students lap up every lesson!Your Lie in April: A Six-Person Etude
Par Yui Tokiumi, Naoshi Arakawa. 2017
THE POPULAR MANGA AND ANIME DRAMA COMES TO LIFE IN WORDS! There’s not a competition that piano prodigy Arima hasn’t…
won since he started playing. His renditions are matchless in their precision. When he’s only eleven, however, his peerless fingers fall silent—right up there on stage. Exploring the shock of the incident and its aftermath from his friends and rivals’ perspectives, A Six-Person Etude accompanies the boy’s halting efforts to pick himself up as an adolescent. Based on the hit series, these prose chapters expand on the original but form a coherent and hard-hitting tale of its own.On The Many Deaths of Amanda Palmer
Par Rohan Kriwaczek. 2008
Amanda Palmer rose to indie rock fame as the front woman for The Dresden Dolls, and continues to thrive as…
a solo act. In On the Many Deaths of Amanda Palmer Kriwaczek builds on Amanda's playfully gothic image by centering the book around her imagined death, taking us once again into a strange alternative reality of his own imagining. Upon hearing rumours that Amanda Palmer had died, her fans began posting their own writing, artwork, and thoughts onto the Internet, eventually creating their own genre called the 'Palmeresque'. By collecting a selection of these submissions in one place and providing his own commentary, Kriwaczeck explores issues of authorship, celebrity, popular culture, marketing strategies and the corruption of art. Amanda's fans will of course enjoy this outrageous depiction of their favourite songstress, and this book also appeals to anyone interested in the essential questions of modern media.On the Many Deaths of Amanda Palmer: And the Many Crimes of Tobias James
Par Richard D. Davenport, Rohan Kriwaczek. 2008
Rohan Kriwaczek again takes us into a strange reality that is not quite real. Amanda Palmer rose to indie rock…
fame as the front woman for The Dresden Dolls, and continues to thrive as a solo act. In On the Many Deaths of Amanda Palmer Kriwaczek builds on Amanda's playfully gothic image by centering the book around her imagined death. Upon hearing news of Amanda Palmer's death, her fans began posting their own writing, artwork, and thoughts onto the Internet, eventually creating their own genre called the Palmeresque. By collecting a selection of these submissions in one place and providing commentary, Kriwaczeck explores issues of authorship, celebrity, popular culture, marketing strategies and the corruption of art. Amanda's fans will of course enjoy this outrageous depiction of their favorite songstress, and this book also appeals to anyone interested in the essential questions of modern media.C.A.L.M.: Crimes Against Love Memories
Par Jehnny Beth, Johnny Johnny Hostile. 2020
'Because a life lived in fear is equal to no life at all'This is the uncompromising vision of Jehnny Beth…
and Johnny Hostile. Fearless and highly erotic, these stories delight in ideas of sexual transgression and liberation, offering a window onto a world where anything is permitted, and everything is safe. As each of Jehnny Beth and Johnny Hostile's characters break from the bonds of acceptability and enter a darkness of desire, submission and sex, they discover their own humanity, a place where they can truly be free. A manifesto in the form of erotic photography, monologues and dialogues, Johnny Hostile's stimulating photography punctuates Jehnny Beth's seductive prose. Collapsing the barriers between sex an art while examining the universal values of human existence and consciousness through uninhibited desire, C.A.L.M. established Jehnny Beth and Johnny Hostile as two of the bravest and most provocative voices in fiction and erotic art today. The full collection of Johnny Hostile's photography is featured in a limited-edition hard cover art book of C.A.L.M.C.A.L.M.: Crimes Against Love Memories
Par Jehnny Beth, Johnny Hostile. 2020
'Because a life lived in fear is equal to no life at all'This is the uncompromising vision of Jehnny Beth…
and Johnny Hostile. Fearless and highly erotic, these stories delight in ideas of sexual transgression and liberation, offering a window onto a world where anything is permitted, and everything is safe. As each of Jehnny Beth and Johnny Hostile's characters break from the bonds of acceptability and enter a darkness of desire, submission and sex, they discover their own humanity, a place where they can truly be free. A manifesto in the form of erotic photography, monologues and dialogues, Johnny Hostile's stimulating photography punctuates Jehnny Beth's seductive prose. Collapsing the barriers between sex an art while examining the universal values of human existence and consciousness through uninhibited desire, C.A.L.M. established Jehnny Beth and Johnny Hostile as two of the bravest and most provocative voices in fiction and erotic art today. The full collection of Johnny Hostile's photography is featured in a limited-edition hard cover art book of C.A.L.M.C.A.L.M.: Crimes Against Love Memories
Par Jehnny Beth, Johnny Hostile. 2020
'Because a life lived in fear is equal to no life at all'This is the uncompromising vision of Jehnny Beth…
and Johnny Hostile. Fearless and highly erotic, these stories delight in ideas of sexual transgression and liberation, offering a window onto a world where anything is permitted, and everything is safe. As each of Jehnny Beth and Johnny Hostile's characters break from the bonds of acceptability and enter a darkness of desire, submission and sex, they discover their own humanity, a place where they can truly be free. A manifesto in the form of erotic photography, monologues and dialogues, Johnny Hostile's stimulating photography punctuates Jehnny Beth's seductive prose. Collapsing the barriers between sex an art while examining the universal values of human existence and consciousness through uninhibited desire, C.A.L.M. established Jehnny Beth and Johnny Hostile as two of the bravest and most provocative voices in fiction and erotic art today. The full collection of Johnny Hostile's photography is featured in a limited-edition hard cover art book of C.A.L.M.**Missing**: A Children's Picture Book (LyricPop #0)
Par Otis Redding, Steve Cropper. 1967
Included in Publishers Weekly's Spring 2021 Children's Sneak Previews Otis Redding and Steve Cropper's timeless ode to never-ending days is…
given fresh new life in this heartwarming picture book. Sittin' in the mornin' sun I'll be sittin' when the evening comes Watching the ships roll in Then I'll watch 'em roll away again, yeah (Sittin' on) The Dock of the Bay is a charming picture book set to one of the King of Soul's™ greatest hits. The song was one of the last Redding recorded, and ranked number four on Billboard's year-end Hot 100 chart, going on to win two GRAMMYs and be certified triple-platinum. With lyrics by Otis Redding and Steve Cropper and illustrations by Kaitlyn Shea O'Connor, this picture book imagines a lonesome cat fishing off a dock and hoping the fish will bite soon. (Sittin' on) The Dock of the Bay is the perfect picture book for parents wanting to share a classic song with their children, allowing both to find joy in it along the way. The Otis Redding Foundation: Redding was dedicated to improving the quality of life for his community through the education and empowerment of its youth. He provided scholarships and summer music programs which continued until his untimely death on December 10, 1967. Today, the mission of the Otis Redding Foundation, established in 2007 by Mrs. Zelma Redding, is to empower, enrich, and motivate all young people through programs involving music, writing, and instrumentation. To learn more, visit: otisreddingfoundation.orgDon't Stop: A Children's Picture Book (LyricPop #0)
Par Christine McVie. 1976
McVie's classic song about keeping one's chin up and rolling with life's punches is beautifully adapted to an uplifting children's…
book. Don't stop thinking about tomorrow Don't stop, it'll soon be here It'll be better than before Yesterday's gone, yesterday's gone Don't Stop is a beautifully illustrated picture book based on Christine McVie of Fleetwood Mac's enduring anthem to optimism and patience. The song was one of the singles on Fleetwood Mac's megahit album Rumours, which spent thirty-one weeks at number one on the Billboard charts and went on to sell over forty million copies worldwide. With lyrics by Christine McVie and illustrations by Nusha Ashjaee, this touching picture book imagines a rabbit willing her hibernating friends out of a long and dark winter and into joyous spring. Don't Stop is a great opportunity for fans of Christine McVie and Fleetwood Mac to introduce their favorite band to their young children, and for parents looking to share a bright message in song. Debuting in 1977, this song is one of the most identifiable of that decade A classic rock radio staple A top-five single in the US, and one of the band's most enduring hits Written by band keyboardist and vocalist Christine McVie Sung as duet between Christine McVie and guitarist Lindsey Buckingham Appears on the Grammy-winning album Rumours, which as of 2019 is the RIAA-certified tenth all-time best-selling album in the US It was the theme song for Bill Clinton's 1992 presidential campaign "Christine McVie's lyrics paired with woodland creatures is the wholesome content we want in 2020." --Paste Magazine "With her naturally smoky low alto voice and a knack for writing simple, direct, and memorable songs about the joys and pitfalls of love, Christine McVie has had a long and productive music career." --AllMusicHumble and Kind: A Children's Picture Book (LyricPop #0)
Par Lori McKenna. 2016
Award-winning songwriter Lori McKenna's iconic song--as popularized by Tim McGraw--is the perfect basis for a picture book that celebrates family…
and togetherness. Hold the door, say please, say thank you Don't steal, don't cheat, and do