Roadsong, Volume 1

Roadsong, Volume 1
Author: Allan Gross
Publisher: TokyoPop + ORM
Total Pages: 202
Release: 2020-04-20
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1427865949

Accused of murder, two teen musicians are on the run to survive and clear their names in this manga adventure series opener. Two runaway boys form the ultimate band on the run in order to let music save their souls! The popular Monty and down-on-his-luck Simon cross paths when they collaborate on a song for a wedding between members of their respective families. But when an explosion kills the wedding party, the boys’ lives are irrevocably changed. Charged with murder, the boys are forced to go on the lam, and to make matters worse, the real killers are after them, too! But using their talent as musicians, Monty and Simon flee to the seedy world of broken-down bars in the Midwest, where they must survive life on the wild side while trying to clear their names.

Road Song

Road Song
Author: Natalie Kusz
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 270
Release: 1990-10-24
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0374528276

"Riveting--Kusz's gifts as a writer, her original voice and sparkling perceptions, give this memoir the literary precision of a novel."--Los Angeles Times When she was six years old, Natalie Kusz left Los Angeles with her family and headed north to Alaska on a classic quest for freedom, a house on the land, and a more wholesome way of living. Here is hery and survival in an unforgiving environment. "Riveting. . . ."--Los Angeles Times. Serial rights to McCall's and Harper's.

Roadsong, Volume 3

Roadsong, Volume 3
Author: Allan Gross
Publisher: TOKYOPOP
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2020-04-20
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 142786599X

Mystery, romance, and danger await two teen musicians as they take their act west in this continuing manga adventure series. Go West, young men! Simon and Monty have gotten some kicks on the way, perhaps even on Route 66, but in the end, all roads lead to San Francisco. The boys head to California to learn more about Monty’s family in the hopes that it will shed some light on their current situation—and maybe even help clear Jake McBride’s name. But with Yamada and Kyle hot on their heels, things look pretty dire. It’s hard to be mellow when a loony recording industry exec and his bad-girl sidekick are out to kill you.

Roadsong, Volume 2

Roadsong, Volume 2
Author: Allan Gross
Publisher: TokyoPop + ORM
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2020-04-20
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1427865957

Two teen musicians deal with mystery, romance, adventure, and drama as they take their act south in this continuing manga series. Simon and Monty head to the South, thinking they can make a fortune playing country music in Nashville. They find plenty to write about, of course, in the sordid world they encounter. First, a love triangle with the singer of an all-girl band sets the boys at each other’s throats. Next, their seductive band manager seems to do whatever it takes to rekindle her career. And as Monty’s father heads for jail, the boys’ problems are just beginning . . .

Hurt Road

Hurt Road
Author: Mark Lee
Publisher: Revell
Total Pages: 232
Release: 2017-09-05
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1493412477

Third Day guitarist Mark Lee is no stranger to heartache and hopes deferred; the road to success is never traveled without missteps along the way. Life is messy and uncertain and full of surprises. And one of the best things he's ever done is let go of his expectations about how life should be in order to embrace life as it is: a moment-by-moment walk with God. Hurt Road is the engaging true story of a man who, as a teen, found in music a refuge from the uncertainties of life. Who set out to discover a better way to live than constantly struggling to make sure life turned out the way he planned it. Who stopped substituting what's next for what's now and learned the truth--that coming or going, God's got us. Poignant, funny, and thoughtful, Hurt Road dares anyone feeling knocked down or run over by their circumstances to give up control to the One who already has the road all mapped out. Includes black and white photos.

I was Walking Down the Road

I was Walking Down the Road
Author: Sarah Barchas
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1975
Genre: Animals
ISBN: 9780590101370

A little girl catches all sorts of creatures and puts them in a cage, only to free them all in the end.

Geolinguistic Studies in Language Contact, Conflict, and Development: Volume 1, Second Edition

Geolinguistic Studies in Language Contact, Conflict, and Development: Volume 1, Second Edition
Author: Wayne Finke
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 374
Release: 2018-02-12
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1387589717

This is a publication of the American Society of Geolinguistics that celebrates its 52nd anniversary and covers a wide range of geolinguistics related topics. The editors in chief are Wayne Finke and Hikaru Kitabayashi. Its co-editors are Marcelline Block, Alan Hauk, Thomas Muzart, Hakeem Habdul Sule, Michio Tajima, and Yongsheng Zhang.

The Wonky Donkey

The Wonky Donkey
Author: Craig Smith
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2010
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0545261244

Kids will love this cumulative and hysterical read-aloud that features a free downloadable song "I was walking down the road and I saw... a donkey, Hee Haw And he only had three legs He was a wonky donkey." Children will be in fits of laughter with this perfect read-aloud tale of an endearing donkey. By the book's final page, readers end up with a spunky hanky-panky cranky stinky-dinky lanky honky-tonky winky wonky donkey Download the free song at www.scholastic.com/wonkydonkey.

The Art of Solo Bass

The Art of Solo Bass
Author: Michael Dimin
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 63
Release: 2015-11-18
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1610652460

The Art of Solo Bass is a jumping off point, a place to glimpse the possibilities of the electric bass. This book examines the use of chords and chord/melody in performance, arranging, composing and the development and exploration of new techniques. from using chords to enhance and embellish your groovin' bass lines, to developing a comping style to perform with an ensemble and finally to create solo arrangements and compositions for practice and performance.The Art of Solo Bass will open new horizons for you, the bass player. This is a step-by-step tutorial into the techniques, theory and practical application of solo bass. the Art of Solo Bass includes actual arrangements, recordings, notation and tablature to guide you along the way.

ULTIMATE Collection of Rudyard Kipling: His Greatest Works in One Volume (Illustrated Edition)

ULTIMATE Collection of Rudyard Kipling: His Greatest Works in One Volume (Illustrated Edition)
Author: Rudyard Kipling
Publisher: DigiCat
Total Pages: 1570
Release: 2023-12-06
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

The 'ULTIMATE Collection of Rudyard Kipling' showcases the prolific works of the renowned author in a single comprehensive volume, including classic stories such as 'The Jungle Book,' 'Kim,' and 'Just So Stories.' Kipling's literary style is characterized by vivid storytelling, rich imagery, and profound themes of colonialism, identity, and adventure. His works are considered essential reading in the canon of English literature, reflecting the complexities of his time. This illustrated edition provides a visual dimension to Kipling's timeless tales, enhancing the reader's experience with captivating images. The collection offers a glimpse into Kipling's mastery of the written word and his enduring impact on literature. Rudyard Kipling's diverse experiences in British India, his deep connection to the natural world, and his exploration of cultural differences and societal norms are reflected in his works. His unique perspective and keen observations are evident in the narratives, making them both entertaining and thought-provoking. The 'ULTIMATE Collection of Rudyard Kipling' is a must-read for those seeking to delve into the captivating world of one of the greatest literary voices of the 19th century.