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1	Cash: The Autobiography more books like this by Johnny Cash add to wishlist This fascinating autobiography of the country music legend recounts the highs and lows, the struggles and hard-won triumphs of his remarkable life. The story takes us from his childhood on an Arkansas cotton farm to his early years at Sun Records. We read of his life on the road and meetings with, and performances for, world leaders. There is ... see all copies from £1.24! new only from £3.12! \| first editions
2	Messiah: Vocal Score Paperpack more books like this by George Frideric Handel (Composer), Watkins Shaw (Editor) add to wishlist The world-famous Novello choral edition of Handel's beautiful masterpiece. Arranged for SATB with piano part. Edited with piano reduction by Watkins Shaw. see all copies from £5.02! new only from £5.78!
3	Music: An Appreciation more books like this by Roger Kamien add to wishlist This book is the leading text for the nonmajors' introduction to music courses. Some of the books distinctive features include the listening outlines (created by Kamien), the clear concise writing style, the well chosen examples, and the strong elements section. The fifth edition includes new selections throughout, additional listening outlines, ... see all copies from £4.98! new only from £6.85! \| first editions
4	Jazz Styles: History & Analysis more books like this by Mark C Gridley add to wishlist For undergraduate courses in Introduction to Jazz and History of Jazz. This broad and encompassing survey provides a rich, informative, and chronological study of jazz, with insightful commentaries on it's origins, and full descriptions of the various styles of jazz and the personalities that have contributed to this innovative form of music. The ... see all copies from £5.07! new only from £9.90! \| first editions
5	Heavier Than Heaven: A Biography of Kurt Cobain more books like this by Charles R Cross add to wishlist Based on more than 400 interviews; four years of research; exclusive access to Cobain's unpublished diaries; and a wealth of documentation, Heavier Than Heaven traces Cobain's life from his early days in a trailer to his rise to fame and the adulation of a generation. Cross reveals the familial turmoil that fuelled Cobain's creativity and the ... see all copies from £1.24! new only from £5.82! \| first editions
6	Technical Manual and Dictionary of Classical Ballet more books like this by Gail Grant add to wishlist From adagio to voyage, over 800 steps, movements, poses, and concepts are fully defined. A pronunciation guide and cross-references to alternate names for similar steps and positions also included. see all copies from £1.25! new only from £1.79! \| signed copies \| first editions
7	Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business more books like this by Dolly Parton add to wishlist She's hit the top as a singer, songwriter, actress, music publisher, theme park owner, television producer, philanthropist and cosmetics maker but she has kept her sense of humour and the country philosophy that has helped her from the start. In this memoir, Dolly tells the personal stories her fans can't wait to hear about: growing up in ... see all copies from £1.24! new only from £18.55! \| signed copies \| first editions
8	The Inner Game of Music more books like this by Barry Green, W Timothy Gallwey add to wishlist By the best-selling co-author of Inner Tennis, here's a book designed to help musicians overcome obstacles, help improve concentration, and reduce nervousness, allowing them to reach new levels of performing excellence and musical artistry. see all copies from £1.47! new only from £4.53! \| first editions
9	Listening to Music more books like this by Professor Craig Wright add to wishlist More than any other music appreciation text, "Listening to Music, 5th Edition", helps students to develop and refine their listening skills. Wright covers traditional Western music from medieval to modern and integrates non-Western music throughout the text where appropriate, drawing comparisons between Western and non-Western musical cultures. ... see all copies from £2.49! new only from £5.61! \| first editions
10	Classical Music for Dummies more books like this by David Pogue, Glenn Dicterow, Scott Speck add to wishlist The more you know about classical music, the more you love it. Now, thanks to Classical Music For Dummies, you can achieve a whole new level of insight into both the composers and the compositions that have made classical music one of the great accomplishments of humankind. Classical Music For Dummies doesn't assume that you have a degree in ... see all copies from £5.61! new only from £5.61! \| first editions
11	La Toya: 2growing Up in the Jackson Family more books like this by La Toya Jackson, Patricia Romanowski add to wishlist The Jacksons are the most famous family in show business, a clan of superstars that has sold more than 200 million records since 1969. To the uninitiated, their story looks like the American Dream come true, but their shocking success came at a high price. . . . La Toya Jackson tells a tale of child abuse, physical violence, and psychological ... see all copies from £8.09! new only from £23.03! \| first editions
12 view cover	R. Crumb's Heroes of Blues, Jazz & Country more books like this by R Crumb (Illustrator), Terry Zwigoff (Introduction by), Stephen Calt (Text by) add to wishlist For over three decades R. Crumb has shocked, entertained, titillated and challenged the imaginations (and the inhibitions) of comics fans the world over. The acknowledged father of "underground comix," Crumb is the single greatest influence on the alternative comics of today. The three companion sets of trading cards - Heroes of the Blues, Early ... see all copies from £8.15! new only from £8.15!
13 view cover	O ye jigs & juleps! more books like this by Virginia Cary Hudson add to wishlist "In China there are two classes of people, the upper crust and the under crust, just like there is in Leesville. China has three religions stated by Mr. Confuscius, Mr. Tao and Mr. Buddha. Leesville has seven religions, Catholics, Episcopalians, Methodists... see all copies from £1.24! new only from £15.69! \| first editions
14 view cover	Rockin' in Time: A Social History of Rock-And-Roll more books like this by David P Szatmary add to wishlist For undergraduate courses in Rock and Roll Music History, Recent American History, American Sociology, and African-American History. Rockin' in Time intrigues students by providing a social history of Rock and Roll music and explaining its influence. Story: This book was written to address an area that seldom has been discussed. Rather than a ... see all copies from £4.98! new only from £18.70! \| first editions
15 view cover	The History of Jazz more books like this by Ted Gioia add to wishlist Jazz is the most colourful and varied art form in the world and it was born in one of the most colourful and varied cities, New Orleans. From the seed first planted by slave dances held in Congo Square and nurtured by early ensembles led by Buddy Bolden and Joe 'King' Oliver, jazz began its long winding odyssey across America and around the world, ... see all copies from £8.68! new only from £9.11! \| signed copies \| first editions
16 view cover	Ballet Basics more books like this by Sandra N Hammond add to wishlist Written for the adult beginner, "Ballet Basics" is a well-illustrated introduction to the fundamentals of ballet technique. The text also provides an overview of the history of ballet and introduces students to the world of ballet. see all copies from £5.61! new only from £17.90! \| first editions
17 view cover	What's That Sound?: An Introduction to Rock and Its History more books like this by John Covach add to wishlist The second edition of What's That Sound? offers a balanced, insightful look at the evolution of rock music from its roots to the present. With innovative listening guides (both print and electronic), a rich visual program, and a strong support package, the text gives students a comprehensive and engaging introduction to rock history. see all copies from £5.61! new only from £6.20! \| first editions
18 view cover	Shout: The Beatles in Their Generation more books like this by Philip Ross Norman add to wishlist /Philip Norman Now back in print--"The best, most detailed, and most serious biography of the Beatles and their times" (Chicago Sun Times). Shout! is the classic chronology of the Beatiles, from the naive joy of their early recordings to the psychedelic triumph of "Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band", from the unified sounds of "Abbey Road" ... see all copies from £4.98! new only from £8.88! \| first editions
19 view cover	Jazz more books like this by Scott DeVeaux, Gary Giddins add to wishlist This is the story of jazz as it has never been told before: from the inside out. In this vivid history of jazz, a respected critic and a leading scholar capture the excitement of America's unique music with intellectual bite, unprecedented insight and the passion of enthusiastic fans. They explain what jazz is, where it came from and who created ... see all copies from £19.91! new only from £19.91!
20 view cover	Angry Blonde more books like this by Eminem add to wishlist It's a sign both of Eminem's belief in his own songwriting skills and of his wide-ranging popularity that he has the confidence to publish a book of his rap lyrics: it's irrefutable proof of his talent that they prove to be not only readable but consistently compelling. The rapper reveals the origins and purposes of the various pieces featured ... see all copies from £1.24! new only from £5.61! \| first editions
21 view cover	Roadshow: Landscape with Drums: A Concert Tour by Motorcycle more books like this by Neil Peart add to wishlist In the summer of 2004, with 20 gold albums to their credit, Rush embarked on a celebratory 30th Anniversary World Tour, which carried them to nine countries to perform 57 shows in front of more than half a million fans. Between shows, Peart travelled by motorcycle, riding 21,000 miles of back roads and highways in North America and Europe, to ... see all copies from £5.61! new only from £5.61! \| first editions
22 view cover	A History of Western Music more books like this by Donald Jay Grout add to wishlist One of finest surveys of Western art music in the English language, now in its fifth edition and fully revised to incorporate recent scholarship. Includes a chapter added that is devoted to American music. see all copies from £1.24! new only from £11.81! \| first editions
23 view cover	Worlds of Music: An Introduction to the Music of the World's Peoples more books like this by Jeff Todd Titon add to wishlist New edition of a text that studies music as a way of life for people around the world. Rather than surveying all music, musicologists from leading universities discuss a small number of representative human groups. Through geographical and historical context, biography and autobiography, discussion see all copies from £5.61! new only from £35.95! \| first editions
24 view cover	24 Italian Songs and Arias - Medium High Voice (Book/CD): Medium High Voice - Book/CD more books like this by Gregory A Schirmer, Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation (Creator) add to wishlist For well over a century, the G. Schirmer edition of 24 Italian Songs and Arias of the 17th and 18th Centuries has introduced millions of beginning singers to serious Italian vocal literature. Offered in two accessible keys suitable for all singers, it is likely to be the first publication a voice teacher will ask a first-time student to purchase. ... see all copies from £7.79! new only from £9.62!
25 view cover	The American Night: The Writings of Jim Morrison more books like this by Jim Morrison add to wishlist Culled from the journals, notebooks and typescripts left in the care of his wife Pamela, this title explores the writings of the songwriter and lead singer of the sixties band "The Doors". This is the second volume of Jim Morrison's poetry and writings. see all copies from £3.02! new only from £8.91! \| first editions

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