Five Years Ahead of My Time

Five Years Ahead of My Time
Author: Seth Bovey
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Total Pages: 225
Release: 2019-06-10
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1789140943

Five Years Ahead of My Time: Garage Rock from the 1950s to the Present tells of a musical phenomenon whose continuing influence on global popular culture is immeasurable. The story begins in 1950s America, when classic rock ’n’ roll was reaching middle age, and teenaged musicians kept its primal rawness going with rough-hewn instrumentals, practicing guitar riffs in their parents’ garages. In the mid-1960s came the Beatles and the British Invasion, and soon every neighborhood had its own garage band. Groups like the Sonics and 13th Floor Elevators burnt brightly but briefly, only to be rediscovered by a new generation of connoisseurs in the 1970s. Numerous compilation albums followed, spearheaded by Lenny Kaye’s iconic Nuggets, which resulted in garage rock’s rebirth during the 1980s and ’90s. Be it the White Stripes or the Black Keys, bands have consistently found inspiration in the simplicity and energy of garage rock. It is a revitalizing force, looking back to the past to forge the future of rock ’n’ roll. And this, for the first time, is its story.

Journey to the Centre Of The Cramps

Journey to the Centre Of The Cramps
Author: Dick Porter
Publisher: Omnibus Press
Total Pages: 384
Release: 2015-01-12
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1783233885

Based upon work and materials compiled for the acclaimed and now much sought after 2007 Cramps biography A Short History of Rock'n'Roll Psychosis, Journey To The Centre Of The Cramps goes far beyond being a revised and updated edition: Completely overhauled, rewritten and vastly expanded, it now represents the definitive work on the group. In addition to unseen interview material from Ivy, Lux and other former band members, Journey To The Centre Of The Cramps also sees the Cramps' story through to its conclusion, recounting Lux's unexpected death in 2009, the subsequent dissolution of the group and their enduring legacy. The Cramps' history, influences and the cast of characters in and around the group are likewise explored in far greater depth. Features unseen first-hand interview material from Lux Interior and Poison Ivy. A wealth of new interview material with former band members and other key players in the band's history and never before seen/rare photographs and ephemera to help illustrate the book.

Just Slightly Ahead of My Time

Just Slightly Ahead of My Time
Author: Andrew R. Doble
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Total Pages: 123
Release: 2013-12-19
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1491886862

If you have an enquiring mind and want to learn how bobbing ostriches can reverse global warming, and how many blades were on Occams Razor, then this book is for you. If you dont, and have no interest in finding out why infinity should be abolished, or why you shouldnt take the first spaceship heading to Alpha Proxima, then it probably isnt. Although things can change, so you may want to play safe and get the book anyway. Just in case. Either way

Addiction

Addiction
Author: Griffith Edwards
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 408
Release: 2008-04-15
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1405147504

Over recent years the study of addiction has moved from being a fragmented and under-developed area of science to become a forefront subject with its own identity. This book describes that fascinating process of evolution through a series of probing face-to-face interviews with the international scientists and other actors in the field who helped make the process happen. Unique in-depth interviews with 30 influential figures who have shaped modern addiction science. Ten commentaries from leading contemporary experts interpret this material by section. Recent history as base for future research planning and policy development

Further Adventures of Slugger McBatt

Further Adventures of Slugger McBatt
Author: W. P. Kinsella
Publisher: Rosetta Books
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2017-11-17
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0795350953

The stories in this collection range in tone from zaniness to pathos. It's hard to choose a favorite…Highly recommended.”—Library Journal From “Reports Concerning the Death of the Seattle Albatross Are Somewhat Exaggerated,” about a mascot from outer space, to “K-Mart,” about boyhood, baseball, and betrayals, this collection of short fiction comes from the award-winning author of Shoeless Joe—basis for the movie Field of Dreams and one of Sports Illustrated’s “100 Greatest Sports Books.” These literary gems vary widely in their themes, yet each captures in one way or another the joy and poignancy of America’s pastime, and reminds us of why W.P. Kinsella is so beloved by those who love sports—or just outstanding literature.

Your Personality Tree

Your Personality Tree
Author: Florence Littauer
Publisher: Thomas Nelson Inc
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2005-05
Genre: Personality
ISBN: 084990644X

Littauer offers readers the opportunity to discover their true identity through a process of discovering how family relationships and circumstances can mask their natural temperament.

Bags to Bitches to Botox to Banned

Bags to Bitches to Botox to Banned
Author: Bruce Gareth
Publisher: Author House
Total Pages: 303
Release: 2014
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1496995198

Bruce Gareth was a boy with determination. He managed to emerge from a poor family background to become one of today's leading aesthetic injectors, a real rags-to-riches story. He points out that, with a little knowledge, life can become so much easier and more fruitful, especially when one incorporates a sense of humour in life's challenges. Also, meeting interesting characters adds extra flavour to an exciting life. Savoury incidents he couldn't believe, to enjoying and watching revenge being served cold This book exposes Gareth's adventures in all aspects of life, and even provides insight into how men think about sex and women. He touches on the world of plastic surgery and explains the art of injectables. He exposes some of the practices of Harley Street and its surgeons. And he explains how life can come crashing in on you, when only you know the terrible secrets why. Anything written by the author is subject to scrutiny of the Royal Courts of Justice of the United Kingdom.

Precious Metal

Precious Metal
Author: Albert Mudrian
Publisher: Da Capo Press
Total Pages: 380
Release: 2009-07-21
Genre: Music
ISBN: 0786749628

Decibel magazine is regarded as the best extreme music magazine around. Precious Metal gathers pieces from Decibel's most popular feature, the monthly “Hall of Fame” which documents the making of landmark metal albums via candid, hilarious, and fascinating interviews with every participating band member. Decibel's editor-in-chief Albert Mudrian, has selected and expanded the best of these features, creating a definitive collection of stories behind the greatest extreme metal albums of all time.

Embodied Wisdom

Embodied Wisdom
Author: Moshe Feldenkrais
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2011-06-28
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1583944192

A thorough study of the Feldenkrais Method, a leading form of exercise therapy designed to improve your mental and physical well-being through mindful movement An educational system of neuromuscular re-education known for its gentle approach, the Feldenkrais Method has been shown to dramatically improve individual functioning by increasing self-awareness and facilitating new patterns of thinking, moving, and feeling. Intended for those who need to improve their movement repertoire for professional reasons—dancers, musicians, martial artists, gymnasts, and athletes—a well as those wishing to reduce pain or limitations in movement, Feldenkrais is based on the idea that learning to move better can improve anyone’s overall health on many levels. Using Moshe Feldenkrais’s own words, Embodied Wisdom clearly explains the basic principles underpinning his techniques, Awareness Through Movement (ATM) and Functional Integration (FI). These thoughtful articles and lively, sometimes humorous interviews explore a diverse range of subjects: the importance of bodily expression, the primacy of hearing, the mind-body connection, martial arts, sleep and consciousness, movement and its effect on the mind. Embodied Wisdom gives readers the opportunity to deepen their understanding of the scientific and spiritual principles behind the Method and offers sound strategies for incorporating it into their lives.

The Blogfather

The Blogfather
Author: Iain Dale
Publisher: Biteback Publishing
Total Pages: 381
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Literary Collections
ISBN: 1849545456

"Iain Dale's Diary caught the beginning of the great blog wave and rode it until Twitter became the dominant form of digital communication. Dale was key in transforming British political comment - melding political convictions, personal views, gossip and emotional honesty. His diary of the Westminster Village quickly built up hundreds of thousands of readers and became a must for those on the inside and those on the outside as well. Dale had something for everyone and not just political geeks: chance encounters, domestic dramas, the travails of supporting West Ham, and even the joys of walking the dog. We miss it. Read all about it in The Blogfather, an offer you shouldn't refuse." - Adam Boulton