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  Andy Wood To live die and shine...

  Valeria Sgarella

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  The book introduces the life and career of the late Andrew Wood, a key figure in the Seattle pre-grunge music scene, from his early band Malfunkshun to Mother Love Bone, up to the process that ultimately gave birth to Pearl Jam, via Temple Of The Dog.
  First released in 2016 as the very first publication on Andy Wood worldwide, the book includes conversations with people in Wood's closest circle; among others, his mother, Toni Wood, his brother Kevin Wood, his longtime friend and bandmate Regan Hägar, former Mother Love Bone members Stone Gossard, Greg Gilmore and Bruce Fairweather, Seattle producer Jack Endino. and Mudhoney's Mark Arm and Steve Turner. Plus, the book includes previously unseen pictures and documents, which testify an unrepeatable time in music, and help understand Wood's multifaceted and unique personality.
  Often referred to as "the pioneer of grunge", Wood was a true groundbreaking – and gender-fluid icon, whose legacy is still relevant. Now more than ever.

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  Why Bushwick Bill Matters

  Charles L. Hughes

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  In 1989 the Geto Boys released a blistering track, “Size Ain’t Shit,” that paid tribute to the group’s member Bushwick Bill. Born with dwarfism, Bill was one of the few visibly disabled musicians to achieve widespread fame and one of the even fewer to address disability in a direct, sustained manner. Initially hired as a dancer, Bill became central to the Geto Boys as the Houston crew became one of hip-hop’s most important groups. 
   
  Why Bushwick Bill Matters chronicles this crucial artist and explores what he reveals about the relationships among race, sex, and disability in pop music. Charles L. Hughes examines Bill's recordings and videos (both with the Geto Boys and solo), from the horror-comic persona of “Chuckie” to vulnerable verses in songs such as “Mind Playing Tricks On Me,” to discuss his portrayals of dwarfism, addiction, and mental illness. Hughes also explores Bill’s importance to his era and to the longer history of disability in music. A complex figure, Bill exposed the truths of a racist and ableist society even as his violent and provocative lyrics put him in the middle of debates over censorship and misogyny. Confrontational and controversial, Bushwick Bill left a massive legacy as he rhymed and swaggered through an often-inaccessible world.

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  Facing the Nation - The...

  Bill Hare

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  Illustrated with 167 full colour images, this landmark book charts Alexander Moffat's career from student days at Edinburgh College of Art in the 1960s to the recent Scotland's Voices. Iconic portraits of major figures in literature and the other arts are represented. The cultural significance of the visual chronicle Moffat has created lies in his approach to portraiture. He aims not only to capture a sitter's appearance but also to convey something of their inner character, reaching 'a balance between emotional expression and compositional order'.

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  Nature's Sanctuary of Relaxing...

  Molly Mey

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  Find Peace, Balance, and Emotional Renewal 
  Step into a world of tranquility with this transformative guide designed to help you achieve deep relaxation, emotional healing, and complete well-being. Through a carefully curated blend of mindfulness practices and restorative techniques, this book empowers you to release daily stress, find inner calm, and rejuvenate your spirit. 
  In today’s fast-paced world, it can be difficult to achieve serenity and a sense of balance, but this guide offers simple yet powerful methods to help you navigate life with clarity and ease. Each chapter introduces practical and actionable strategies that nurture emotional health, promote harmony, and help you find your true center. 
  Whether you are seeking to reduce anxiety, improve your physical and emotional wellness, or simply enhance your ability to relax, this book will guide you in embracing wellness and taking proactive steps toward long-lasting rejuvenation. 
  This book is for anyone looking to embark on a journey of self-care and growth. It provides a wealth of knowledge for improving resilience in the face of stress and challenges, offering a holistic approach to daily life. With its focus on emotional renewal, the methods in this book will empower you to take control of your emotional well-being and build a foundation for lasting peace and balance. 
  Start your journey toward a more peaceful, balanced life today. With the tools and techniques outlined in this book, you’ll be well on your way to embracing a life of serenity, emotional healing, and complete wellness. Experience the transformation and unlock the power of renewal to create the life you deserve.

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  The Secret of Headlam Height - A...

  Mr Punch

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  Set during the Golden Age of Detective Fiction, where every story promises a 'Thousand Thrills!', with ingenious plots, full of twists and surprises, driven along with exciting action and tongue in cheek humour. 
    
  As the First world War rapidly approaches, we arrive in a sleepy south coast town where Max Carrados, the celebrated blind detective, is soon investigating the sudden death of the local museum curator.  All is not as it seems, as our blind hero finds himself on the cliff top in a duel to the death with the ruthless German spymaster who is the one who knows The Secret of Headlam Height. 
    
    
  “Good News... Simon Callow stars as the blind detective, Max Carrados, Lionel Jeffries as his servant and ‘eyes’, Parkinson.”  Sunday Times – Gillian Reynolds Choice 
    
  “Atmospheric and Great Fun.” Daily Express  
    
    
  Also available as part of the THRILLER PLAYHOUSE BOX SET, eight episodes featuring Max Carrados, Norman Conquest and Ben from the popular BBC Drama series.  
    
    
  Cast 
  Simon Callow as Max Carrados 
  Lionel Jeffries as Parkinson 
  Charles Simpson as van der Burgh 
  Brett Usher as Linmarsh 
  Steve Hodson as Biles 
  Kathryn Pogson as Miss Baker 
  Paul Panting as Ferris 
  Brian Orrell as Publican 
  & full supporting cast. 
    
  Based on a story by Ernest Bramah 
    
  Dramatisation: Roger Danes 
  Music: Robert Rigby 
  Director: Alan Drury 
  Producer: Stewart Richards & Michael Cameron 
    
  © & ℗ 2022 Mr Punch Audiobooks Ltd

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  Stroll updated edition

  Shawn Micallef

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  THE TORONTO STAR'S  "30 BOOKS WE CAN'T WAIT TO READ THIS SPRING"The updated edition of a Toronto favourite meanders around some of the city’s unique neighborhoods and considers what makes a city walkableWhat is the 'Toronto look'? Glass skyscrapers rise beside Victorian homes, and Brutalist apartment buildings often mark the edge of leafy ravines, creating a city of contrasts whose architectural look can only be defined by telling the story of how it came together and how it works, today, as an imperfect machine.Shawn Micallef has been examining Toronto’s streetscapes for decades. His psychogeographic reportages situate Toronto's buildings and streets in living, breathing detail, and tell us about the people who use them; the ways, intended or otherwise, that they are being used; and how they are evolving. 
  Stroll celebrates Toronto's details – some subtle, others grand – at the speed of walking and, in so doing, helps us to better get to know its many neighbourhoods, taking us from well-known spots like the CN Tower and Pearson Airport to the overlooked corners of Scarborough and all the way to the end of the Leslie Street Spit in Lake Ontario 
  "Shawn Micallef offers an alternative perspective on the shape of neighbourhoods with an updated edition of Stroll, which originally appeared fifteen years ago. His 'psychogeographic walking tours' take us through what he calls the Middle, Westish, Northish, Eastish, and Eastest areas of Toronto, showing us the known and sometimes obscure buildings and features that define Canada’s largest city." – Pamela Divinsky, Literary Review of Canada 
  "Shawn Micallef is the unofficial mayor of Toronto, the genial ambassador the city needs and deserves. As he strolls Toronto’s broad avenues and its little streets, he finds hidden pockets of delight – and weirdness, too. Join him and fall in love with the city again." – Liz Renzetti, author of Bury the Lead 
  "When I moved to Toronto in 2011, Stroll was the first book I added to my library and course reading lists. My students and I get lost in the PATH, sneak into lobbies, and visit the archives with this book as our guide. Micallef’s friendly voice invites us to slow down and notice not just a few landmark buildings but the city’s built fabric as a whole. This updated version offers our collective memory a much-needed affectionate yet critical view of recent changes to the city." – Erica Allen-Kim, Author of Building Little Saigon 
  "Stroll is a delightful and eccentric guidebook, full of clever writing, amusing stories and charming maps that will make you want to strap on your walking shoes and head into the streets of Toronto." – Carol Off, Author/Broadcaster"Shawn Micallef looks at the city in a way we all should more often – he sees it as a living book that is alive with stories just waiting to be told to the attentive observer. In Stroll, he gives us an introduction to just how interesting and surprisingly dramatic those stories are, and how exciting our city is when we hear them." – David Crombie, former mayor of Toronto"A smart and intimate guide to the city that makes you feel like an insider from start to finish." – Douglas CouplandThis new edition updates things in the city that have changed and includes several new walks.

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