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1. Beginning Rock Guitar for Kids
2. Who Were the Beatles? (Who Was...?)
3. Rock 'n Roll Camp for Girls: How to Start a Band, Write Songs, Record an Album, and Rock Out!
4. Who Was Elvis Presley? (Who Was...?)
5. Dog Train CD: And 16 Other Improbable Songs
6. Realistic Rock for Kids
7. Punk Rock Etiquette: The Ultimate How-to-Guide for DIY, Punk, Indie, and Underground Bands
8. Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!: The Beatles, Beatlemania, and the Music that Changed the World
9. Up Close: Elvis Presley
10. Snappy Sounds: Rock and Roll!
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Flu Season is Here: Learn Practical Tactics to Keep You and Your Family Safe from Colds and Flu Renowned Microbiologist, Charles (Dr. Germ) Gerba and Certified Germ Freak Mom Allison Janse, co authors of "The Germ Freak';s Guide to Outwitting Colds and Flu" are available for interviews on this timely topic. [PRWEB Oct 11, 2005]
600-Page Compleat Panther Cycles Is Published The Compleat Panther Cycles, the novel-length poetic memoir of a classic and consuming love affair, by William F. DeVault, is finally released as a single volume on July 18, 2005, the 10th anniversary of their first creation. [PRWEB Jul 1, 2005]
U.S. Army Soldier Releases Book of Poetry Jason Lammons (U.S. Army Communications Soldier) releases book of poetry dedicated to the memory of his little brother (R.I.P.) Daniel Jonathan Lammons. [PRWEB Jun 27, 2005]
Fashion Expert Mary Jo Matsumoto's New Online Fashion and Beauty Column Reel To Real: A Must-Read For Women Who Seek A Hip Yet Wearable Look
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Beginning Rock Guitar for Kids
Authors: Jimmy Brown. Paperback, 40 pagesPublisher: Hal Leonard Corporation Publication Date: 1994-08-01 Reviews :
HereÕs a book geared specifically to the needs of younger beginners. From picking up the guitar for the first time to power chords to easy blues solos, itÕs all here, and itÕs all written in an easy-to-understand style for kids ages 10-14. ...
$6.95
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Who Were the Beatles? (Who Was...?)
Authors: Geoff Edgers. Paperback, 112 pagesPublisher: Grosset & Dunlap Publication Date: 2006-01-05 Reviews :
Almost everyone can sing along with the Beatles, but how many young readers know their whole story? Geoff Edgers, a Boston Globe reporter and hard-core Beatles fan, brings the Fab Four to life in this Who Was...? book. Readers will learn about their Liverpudlian childhoods, their first forays into rock music, what Beatlemania was like, and why they broke up. It's all here in an easy-to-read narrative with plenty of black-and-white illustrations!...
$4.99
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Rock 'n Roll Camp for Girls: How to Start a Band, Write Songs, Record an Album, and Rock Out!
Authors: Rock 'n' Roll Camp for Girls. Paperback, 176 pagesPublisher: Chronicle Books Publication Date: 2008-06-11 Reviews :
Girls, get ready to rock! Since 2001, the Rock 'n' Roll Camp for Girls has taught legions of girls, ages 8 to 18, how to let loose and rock out. This book brings the camp's inspiring, hands-on approach and advice from its all-star crew of female musicians to girls everywhere. Fun and informative features offer instruction and tips on how to play instruments, write songs, publicize a show, sing your heart out, and much more. Featuring a short history of women in rock, 50 awesome illustrations and photos of young bands, and contributions by members of Sleater-Kinney, the Gossip, Mirah, and others, Rock 'n' Roll Camp for Girls will have readers turning up their amps in no time....
$14.95
New Price: $8.67
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Who Was Elvis Presley? (Who Was...?)
Authors: Geoff Edgers. Paperback, 112 pagesPublisher: Grosset & Dunlap Publication Date: 2007-08-16 Reviews :
Put on your blue suede shoes and get ready for the latest title in the Who Was…? series! The King could not have come from humbler origins: Born in Tupelo, Mississippi, during the Depression, he grew up with the blues music of the rural South, the gospel music of local churches, and the country-western classics. But he forged a sound all his own—and a look that was all his own, too. With curled lip, swiveling hips, and greased pompadour, Elvis changed popular music forever, ushering in the age of rock and roll. Geoff Edgers’s fascinating biography of this icon of American pop culture includes blackand- white illustrations on nearly every spread....
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Dog Train CD: And 16 Other Improbable Songs
Authors: Sandra Boynton and Michael Ford. Audio CD, 1 pagesPublisher: Workman Publishing Company Publication Date: 2006-08-10 Edition: Com/Bklt Reviews :
Who let the dog out? Out of its book, that is. Announcing the CD-only DOG TRAIN - the funky, fabulous collection of all-out rock music by the team that created the #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling Philadelphia Chickens. Take directly from Dog Train, the book and CD with 588,000 copies in print, it's the same great music, now in the brilliant format music-lovers love - the handy little jewel case....
$11.95
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The Horse Ain’t Dead Yet “Guarding Your Wealth” is a nationally syndicated weekly personal finance column written by Jeffrey D. Voudrie, CFP. Mr. Voudrie is the President of Legacy Planning Group, a private wealth management firm that employs sophisticated proprietary strategies designed to protect and grow its clients' investments. Please visit our website, www.guardingyourwealth.com to read past articles in our archive. [PRWEB Aug 19, 2005]
A Latin Comedy Like no Other El Vacilon 'The Movie' It is the highest rated Spanish language radio show in the United States and regularly ranks as the #1 morning show in New York City in any Language. Now Luis Jimenez brings us 'The Movie.' [PRWEB Sep 11, 2005]
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Realistic Rock for Kids
Authors: Rick Gratton. Paperback, 27 pagesPublisher: Alfred Publishing Company Publication Date: 2002-05 Reviews :
Realistic Rock for Kids is a method written by drum legend Carmine Appice. Similar to his award-winning drum method Realistic Rock, this book shows kids how to play rock 'n' roll drums the quick and easy way. It contains the basics of note reading, holding the sticks, simple hand/foot coordination exercises, and more. All of the exercises presented are performed on the accompanying CDs, which include Carmine rockin' out to some great play-along songs with his band. You can hear how he puts it all together then play along with the special remixed "drumless" versions....
$12.95
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Punk Rock Etiquette: The Ultimate How-to-Guide for DIY, Punk, Indie, and Underground Bands
Authors: Travis Nichols. Paperback, 144 pagesPublisher: Roaring Brook Press Publication Date: 2008-09-02 Reviews :
Looking to start an underground band? Don't make a move until you've read this book! So you KNOW you are destined to rock... well you're in luck -- all you need is this book! (Please note musical talent, bandmates, a car for touring, and an uncle who owns a record label might also help.) An original blend of nonfiction how-to's about all things DIY rock created by an indie-circuit veteran with a knack for hysterical snark, PUNK ROCK ETIQUETTE teaches you everything from how to pick your bandmates and choose a name (Never deliberately misspell your band's name. C how lame it lookz?), to detailed guides on screenprinting your own merch, and interviews and advice from studio owners about the do's and don'ts of recording. PUNK ROCK ETIQUETTE is an unfiltered peek backstage that will appeal to aspiring musicians and anyone who's curious about what goes on in the hours between the last chord and the next big show. ...
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Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!: The Beatles, Beatlemania, and the Music that Changed the World
Authors: Bob Spitz. Hardcover, 240 pagesPublisher: Little, Brown Young Readers Publication Date: 2007-09-19 Reviews :
It starts in the housing projects and school playgrounds of Liverpool, where four boys would discover themselves--and a new form of music called rock 'n roll. It takes us from the famous first meeting between John and Paul, to the clubs of Liverpool and Germany when George and Ringo join the band, down Penny Lane and Strawberry Fields, to America and the height of the Beatles' success--when they were still teenagers. In Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!, Spitz recreates the thrills, tears and magic of his New York Times bestselling adult biography, but in a style and format that's accesible for young readers. This book includes photos, sidebars and graphic elements. It's a book about teens who changed the world. ...
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Up Close: Elvis Presley
Authors: Wilborn Hampton. Paperback, 208 pagesPublisher: Puffin Publication Date: 2008-07-03 Edition: Reprint Reviews :
For fans of the king, the newest installment to the Up Close biography series! Elvis Presley made a sound so different it ushered in a new kind of music: rock and roll. He was able to combine gospel, honky-tonk, country and rhythm and blues to create a unique sound that crossed racial and cultural divides. Though he was incredibly popular, at heart, Elvis was a shy and polite man, and the demands of fame began to take a toll. While his dependence on prescription drugs cut short his life, Elvis’s influence on music and popular culture endures to this day....
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Snappy Sounds: Rock and Roll!
Authors: Beth Harwood. Hardcover, 12 pagesPublisher: Silver Dolphin Books Publication Date: 2005-11-01 Edition: Pop Reviews :
The hottest new group to hit the charts is the Snappy Town rock and roll band! This new entry in the best-selling Snappy series helps children learn about the world of music as Parrot, Rabbit, Elephant, and Duck learn about musical instruments and form a band of their own. Playful jumbo pop-ups and interactive sound effects are an innovative, engaging introduction to the guitar, keyboard, saxophone, and drums. While the Snappy gang practices their instruments, young readers practice their vocabulary skills as they match pictures to words on the sidebars of each spread. This delightful story ends with a crowd-pleasing concert and a giant, jammin’ pop-up spectacular!...
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Retirement Planning Guide Shows How You Can Do Better Than The Millionaire Next Door With Less Than Half the Capital In clear language, Jim Miller lays out the good, the bad and the ugly of retirement investment strategies, shattering some popular myths about financial planning in the process, says Kirkus Discoveries. [PRWEB Jun 28, 2005]
Online High School Opens Doors for Students Without a High School Diploma or GED Students who did not finish high school or get a GED can now receive a real high school diploma in as little as two days from Centennial High School. This diploma is accepted by many companies who require their employees to have a diploma or GED, so graduates can often qualify for better jobs than they could previously get. [PRWEB Jul 10, 2005]
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