The Rough Guide to IPods, ITunes & Music Online

The Rough Guide to IPods, ITunes & Music Online
Author: Peter Buckley
Publisher:
Total Pages: 228
Release: 2004
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9781843533832

"The Rough Guide to iPod and iTunes" is the ultimate companion to thedefining gadget of the digital music era. An essential guide, the book is packed with tips and hints on everything from choosing the right iPod to troubleshooting, downloading tunes and managing your playlists. 1-84353-383-9$8.99 / DK Publishing, Inc.

The Rough Guide to IPods, ITunes, and Music Online

The Rough Guide to IPods, ITunes, and Music Online
Author: Peter Buckley
Publisher:
Total Pages: 260
Release: 2006
Genre: Computers
ISBN:

This essential guide is the ultimate companion to iPods, the defining gadget of the digital music era. After learning how to select the right model and get the best deal, readers learn how to import CDs, manage a music library, and create playlists for every occasion.

The Rough Guide to iPods & iTunes

The Rough Guide to iPods & iTunes
Author: Duncan Clark
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 227
Release: 2009-08-31
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1848369166

The Rough Guide to iPods and iTunes is the ultimate companion to the defining gadget of the digital music era - and an essential guide to music and video on the Net, on your PC or Mac. Fully updated and revised, The Rough Guide to iPods and iTunes covers the full iPod range of products: from the best of the iTunes App Store, iPod Touch, iTunes 8 to practical information for the iPod Nano and Classic Shuffle. Written by Peter Buckley, author of the best-selling Rough Guides to the Internet and Rough Guide to Macs & OSX, this guide will suit novices and experts alike. Complete with reviews of all the latest gadgets and extras; including the new Apple Headphones, the latest home stereo and TV systems that work with iPods, history of the iPod and the truth about iTunes going DRM-free. Discover how to import your CDs and DVDs, manage your music and video library, how to digitize music from vinyl or cassette and download from the best online sites and stores, all this plus much, much more. Whether you already have an iPod or you’re thinking of buying one, you need The Rough Guide to iPods and iTunes!

Rough Guide to the Universe

Rough Guide to the Universe
Author: John Scalzi
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 436
Release: 2008-05-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1405383704

Whether you’re a novice or a more experienced astronomer, The Rough Guide to The Universe is indispensable. The truth may or may not be out there, but space is the place to look, and the Rough Guide to the Universe takes it all in, from our own moon to the furthest frontiers of the known universe - and then speculates about what lies beyond. This fascinating guide is not meant to delve too deeply; instead it gives the reader the grounding needed to appreciate the night sky. Clue- up on the basics with concise information on every planet in the solar system, and practical advice on observing the planets and stars with binoculars, telescopes and the naked eye. You’ll find the latest theories about how the universe came to exist, incisive explanations of the formation of galaxies and weird concepts such a dark matter, wormholes and superstrings. The guide also provides travel-based information on planetariums, observatories and 'deep sky' sites as well as listings of star clubs, space news sources and other Internet resources. With dozens of photographs and star charts of every constellation, The Rough Guide to the Universe is The Stargazer’s essential handbook

The Rough Guide to Film

The Rough Guide to Film
Author: Rough Guides
Publisher: Rough Guides UK
Total Pages: 676
Release: 2008-05-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1848361254

Get the lowdown on the best fiction ever written. Over 230 of the world’s greatest novels are covered, from Quixote (1614) to Orhan Pamuk’s Snow (2002), with fascinating information about their plots and their authors – and suggestions for what to read next. The guide comes complete with recommendations of the best editions and translations for every genre from the most enticing crime and punishment to love, sex, heroes and anti-heroes, not to mention all the classics of comedy and satire, horror and mystery and many other literary genres. With feature boxes on experimental novels, female novelists, short reviews of interesting film and TV adaptations, and information on how the novel began, this guide will point you to all the classic literature you’ll ever need.

The Rough Guide to Videogames

The Rough Guide to Videogames
Author: Kate Berens
Publisher: Rough Guides UK
Total Pages: 316
Release: 2008-08-01
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 1848362293

The Rough Guide to Videogames is the ultimate guide to the world’s most addictive pastime. Both a nostalgic look at the past and a celebration of the latest in joystick-wrecking wonders, this book covers the full story from the first arcade machines to the latest digital delights. Easy access to 75 of the greatest games of all time, from Civilization and Pro Evolution Soccer to We Love Katamari and World of Warcraft. The guide profiles the stories behind the software giants, famous creators and the world’s favourite characters, including Mario, Lara Croft and Sonic the Hedgehog. All the gadgets and devices for consoles, hand-helds, phones and PCs are explored as well as the wider world of gaming, from websites and movies to books.

The Rough Guide to Led Zeppelin

The Rough Guide to Led Zeppelin
Author: Nigel Williamson
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 294
Release: 2007-08-02
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1405384212

Rock legends Led Zeppelin remain a colossal music force with songs at once mystical, heavy, traditional and highly original. The Rough Guide to Led Zeppelin tells the story of the life and afterlife of this most extraordinary supergroup. Features include: The Story: from the first meeting of Plant and Page to the untimely death of John Bonham, detailing the magic, mayhem and excesses of the era. The Music: the band’s fifty best songs unpicked, plus coverage of blues influences, bootlegs, solo careers, and the best Jimmy Page guitar solos and most outstanding Robert Plant vocals. The Passengers: profiles of collaborators and colleagues including Roy Harper and Mickie Most. The Cargo: Zeppelin films, places, myths and memorabilia, books, websites and the afterlife of “Stairway to Heaven.”

The Rough Guide to San Francisco & the Bay Area

The Rough Guide to San Francisco & the Bay Area
Author: Nick Edwards
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 460
Release: 2009
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1848360606

Presents guidance and tools for visitors to San Francisco and the Bay Area, including maps, lodging and restaurant suggestions, and details on history, culture, and things to see and do.

iPodpedia

iPodpedia
Author: Michael Miller
Publisher: Que Publishing
Total Pages: 652
Release: 2007-04-26
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0132713896

iPodpedia is the first book to show you everything that the iPod and iTunes have to offer–from music to movies and beyond. Whether you want to get the most out of your iPod’s music playback, create your own playlists, edit your music info and album art, convert your home movies and DVDs to iPod videos, listen to audiobooks and podcasts, or just unfreeze a frozen iPod, iPodpedia will show you how to do it. Michael Miller has written more than 75 non-fiction how-to books over the past two decades, including Googlepedia: The Ultimate Google Reference, Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Computer Basics, How Microsoft Windows Vista Works, How Home Theater and HDTV Work, Tricks of the eBay Masters, and YouTube 4 You. His books have collectively sold more than a million copies worldwide, and he has established a reputation for offering real-world advice about complicated topics. More information can be found at the author’s website (www.molehillgroup.com) and at iPodPedia: The Blog (ipodpediatheblog.blogspot.com). Category Digital Music Covers iPod and iTunes for Windows® and Mac® Level Intermediate to Advanced

Popular Music: The Key Concepts

Popular Music: The Key Concepts
Author: Roy Shuker
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 520
Release: 2017-03-27
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1317189531

Now in an updated fourth edition, this popular A-Z student handbook provides a comprehensive survey of key ideas and concepts in popular music culture. With new and expanded entries on genres and subgenres, the text comprehensively examines the social and cultural aspects of popular music, taking into account the digital music revolution and changes in the way that music is manufactured, marketed and delivered. New and updated entries include: Age and youth Black music Digital music culture K-Pop Mash-ups Philadelphia Soul Pub music Religion and spirituality Remix Southern Soul Streaming Vinyl With further reading and listening included throughout, Popular Music: The Key Concepts is an essential reference text for all students studying the social and cultural dimensions of popular music.