Author: Pete Prown
Publisher: Hal Leonard
ISBN: 1476850933
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 707
Book Description
(Book). This book is a virtual encyclopedia of great electric guitar players, with 35 chapters examining the major players in each important era of rock. The book begins with rock's birth from the blues, covering masters like Robert Johnson and Muddy Waters. It proceeds to cover rockabilly greats like Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley, Buddy Holly; through the mop tops and matching suits of the British Invasion; to the psychedelia of the Dead and Hendrix; glam rock's dresses and distortion; fusion virtuosos like Metheny, Gambale, and Henderson; metal masters; shred stars; grunge gods; grindcore; and much more. Legends of Rock Guitar is not only a great resource for guitar fans, but an interesting and well-researched chronology of the rock idiom.
Legends of Rock Guitar
Author: Pete Prown
Publisher: Hal Leonard
ISBN: 1476850933
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 707
Book Description
(Book). This book is a virtual encyclopedia of great electric guitar players, with 35 chapters examining the major players in each important era of rock. The book begins with rock's birth from the blues, covering masters like Robert Johnson and Muddy Waters. It proceeds to cover rockabilly greats like Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley, Buddy Holly; through the mop tops and matching suits of the British Invasion; to the psychedelia of the Dead and Hendrix; glam rock's dresses and distortion; fusion virtuosos like Metheny, Gambale, and Henderson; metal masters; shred stars; grunge gods; grindcore; and much more. Legends of Rock Guitar is not only a great resource for guitar fans, but an interesting and well-researched chronology of the rock idiom.
Publisher: Hal Leonard
ISBN: 1476850933
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 707
Book Description
(Book). This book is a virtual encyclopedia of great electric guitar players, with 35 chapters examining the major players in each important era of rock. The book begins with rock's birth from the blues, covering masters like Robert Johnson and Muddy Waters. It proceeds to cover rockabilly greats like Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley, Buddy Holly; through the mop tops and matching suits of the British Invasion; to the psychedelia of the Dead and Hendrix; glam rock's dresses and distortion; fusion virtuosos like Metheny, Gambale, and Henderson; metal masters; shred stars; grunge gods; grindcore; and much more. Legends of Rock Guitar is not only a great resource for guitar fans, but an interesting and well-researched chronology of the rock idiom.
Joyful Babel
Author: Myriam Díaz-Diocaretz
Publisher: Rodopi
ISBN: 9789042009899
Category : French language
Languages : en
Pages : 230
Book Description
Diocaretz (European Centre for Digital Communication/Infonomics, Maastricht) and Searra (women and literature, French and Francophone literature and cinema, U. of Barcelona) bring together a collection of critical essays on translation and the writing of Cixous, featuring contributions by translators of Cixous' texts into various languages and cultures. Thirteen essays are organized into sections on translating special discourses (Cixous's notebooks and Paris seminars) into a written one; translation as an experience related to a dialogue with the Other, to difference, to the foreign, and possessing an ethical dimension; and practical and theoretical considerations, particularly with regard to gender. No subject index. Annotation : 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).
Publisher: Rodopi
ISBN: 9789042009899
Category : French language
Languages : en
Pages : 230
Book Description
Diocaretz (European Centre for Digital Communication/Infonomics, Maastricht) and Searra (women and literature, French and Francophone literature and cinema, U. of Barcelona) bring together a collection of critical essays on translation and the writing of Cixous, featuring contributions by translators of Cixous' texts into various languages and cultures. Thirteen essays are organized into sections on translating special discourses (Cixous's notebooks and Paris seminars) into a written one; translation as an experience related to a dialogue with the Other, to difference, to the foreign, and possessing an ethical dimension; and practical and theoretical considerations, particularly with regard to gender. No subject index. Annotation : 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).
Latino Baseball Legends
Author: Lew Freedman
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 0313378681
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
Told through profiles of the men who have made it a reality, this is the complex story of the triumphs achieved by—and challenges faced by—Latinos who have risen to the heights of Major League Baseball. Latino Baseball Legends: An Encyclopedia offers the most comprehensive, go-to source for everything relating to Latin American baseball stars, tracing the history of Latinos in baseball through the stories of those who have excelled at the game. Colorfully written 3,000-word entries explore the lives and careers of 25 dominant players, from legends such as Roberto Clemente to deserving, but comparatively unknown superstars such as Martin Dihigo. Shorter listings note another 75 Latinos who have figured prominently in the sport. The entries document the importance of baseball in Latin American culture and the way it has evolved in the players' home countries, but the encyclopedia does more than that. Its profiles also expose the difficulties faced by Latino players who are forced to overcome both a language barrier and the discrimination they face because of their skin color. And they demonstrate how proficiency with a bat and ball has become a great engine that can lift families out of poverty and provide hope for indigent youths.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 0313378681
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
Told through profiles of the men who have made it a reality, this is the complex story of the triumphs achieved by—and challenges faced by—Latinos who have risen to the heights of Major League Baseball. Latino Baseball Legends: An Encyclopedia offers the most comprehensive, go-to source for everything relating to Latin American baseball stars, tracing the history of Latinos in baseball through the stories of those who have excelled at the game. Colorfully written 3,000-word entries explore the lives and careers of 25 dominant players, from legends such as Roberto Clemente to deserving, but comparatively unknown superstars such as Martin Dihigo. Shorter listings note another 75 Latinos who have figured prominently in the sport. The entries document the importance of baseball in Latin American culture and the way it has evolved in the players' home countries, but the encyclopedia does more than that. Its profiles also expose the difficulties faced by Latino players who are forced to overcome both a language barrier and the discrimination they face because of their skin color. And they demonstrate how proficiency with a bat and ball has become a great engine that can lift families out of poverty and provide hope for indigent youths.
Ramblin' Jack Elliott
Author: Hank Reineke
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
ISBN: 0810872579
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 436
Book Description
The American singer and guitarist Ramblin' Jack Elliott (1931- ) is a seminal figure in the folk music revivals of the United States and Great Britain. Declared an American treasure by former President Bill Clinton, Elliott has traveled and performed for more than 50 years, and his life and career neatly parallel the ascension of folk music's 'renaissance' from the 1940s through the present day. Ramblin' Jack Elliott: The Never-Ending Highway is the first complete biography of this important figure in the history of folk music. Elliott's music and Beat-era sensibility influenced countless artists in the fields of folk, rock, and country and western music, and Hank Reineke provides the full story of Elliott's relationships and influences. Most notably, his associations with Woody Guthrie and Bob Dylan are well-documented: Elliott is considered Guthrie's most famous protZgZ and Elliott mentored Dylan in his early career. Reineke also recounts how Elliott's life intersected with Derroll Adams, Jack Kerouac and the Beats, Princess Margaret, James Dean, and scores of others. The book examines the full breadth of Elliott's career, discussing how the rough-edged cowboy singer survived in the music industry and eventually won a Grammy Award for Best Traditional Folk Recording and the prestigious National Medal of the Arts. In addition to the biography, Reineke has amassed the first exhaustive and comprehensive discography of albums from the singer's notable back-catalog (1955-2009), including nearly 60 LP and CD issues, many rare and sought-after 78rpm discs, EPs, and 45rpm recordings, as well as a number of contributions to compilations, soundtracks, festival recordings, and guest appearances. This impressive volume is rounded out with a bibliography, an index, and more than 30 photographs, making this a must-have for scholars and fans of American folk music.
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
ISBN: 0810872579
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 436
Book Description
The American singer and guitarist Ramblin' Jack Elliott (1931- ) is a seminal figure in the folk music revivals of the United States and Great Britain. Declared an American treasure by former President Bill Clinton, Elliott has traveled and performed for more than 50 years, and his life and career neatly parallel the ascension of folk music's 'renaissance' from the 1940s through the present day. Ramblin' Jack Elliott: The Never-Ending Highway is the first complete biography of this important figure in the history of folk music. Elliott's music and Beat-era sensibility influenced countless artists in the fields of folk, rock, and country and western music, and Hank Reineke provides the full story of Elliott's relationships and influences. Most notably, his associations with Woody Guthrie and Bob Dylan are well-documented: Elliott is considered Guthrie's most famous protZgZ and Elliott mentored Dylan in his early career. Reineke also recounts how Elliott's life intersected with Derroll Adams, Jack Kerouac and the Beats, Princess Margaret, James Dean, and scores of others. The book examines the full breadth of Elliott's career, discussing how the rough-edged cowboy singer survived in the music industry and eventually won a Grammy Award for Best Traditional Folk Recording and the prestigious National Medal of the Arts. In addition to the biography, Reineke has amassed the first exhaustive and comprehensive discography of albums from the singer's notable back-catalog (1955-2009), including nearly 60 LP and CD issues, many rare and sought-after 78rpm discs, EPs, and 45rpm recordings, as well as a number of contributions to compilations, soundtracks, festival recordings, and guest appearances. This impressive volume is rounded out with a bibliography, an index, and more than 30 photographs, making this a must-have for scholars and fans of American folk music.
Resting Places
Author: Scott Wilson
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 0786479922
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 887
Book Description
In its third edition, this massive reference work lists the final resting places of more than 14,000 people from a wide range of fields, including politics, the military, the arts, crime, sports and popular culture. Many entries are new to this edition. Each listing provides birth and death dates, a brief summary of the subject's claim to fame and their burial site location or as much as is known. Grave location within a cemetery is provided in many cases, as well as places of cremation and sites where ashes were scattered. Source information is provided.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 0786479922
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 887
Book Description
In its third edition, this massive reference work lists the final resting places of more than 14,000 people from a wide range of fields, including politics, the military, the arts, crime, sports and popular culture. Many entries are new to this edition. Each listing provides birth and death dates, a brief summary of the subject's claim to fame and their burial site location or as much as is known. Grave location within a cemetery is provided in many cases, as well as places of cremation and sites where ashes were scattered. Source information is provided.
Indigenous Peoples' Wisdom and Power
Author: Julian Kunnie
Publisher: Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.
ISBN: 9780754615972
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
xts across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, North & South America and Oceania.
Publisher: Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.
ISBN: 9780754615972
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
xts across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, North & South America and Oceania.
World Authors, 2000-2005
Author: Jennifer Curry
Publisher: H. W. Wilson
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 824
Book Description
Representing a broad range of ethnic diversity, these in-depth profiles present fascinating accounts of lives and careers, the circumstances under which works were produced, and their literary significance. Each profile also includes critical evaluation, a list of the author's principal works with date first published, a list of major critical works, and a portrait or photograph where available.
Publisher: H. W. Wilson
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 824
Book Description
Representing a broad range of ethnic diversity, these in-depth profiles present fascinating accounts of lives and careers, the circumstances under which works were produced, and their literary significance. Each profile also includes critical evaluation, a list of the author's principal works with date first published, a list of major critical works, and a portrait or photograph where available.
The Poetry Of William Shakespeare
Author: George Wyndham
Publisher: Atlantic Publishers & Distri
ISBN: 9788171565870
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 494
Book Description
The Book Includes Shakespeare'S Sonnets In Complete Along With His Longer Poems Venus And Adonis, The Rape Of Lucrece And The Lover'S Complaint. It Includes A Detailed Critical Introduction And Extensive Notes By George Wyndham. The Value Of His Critical Commentary Is Enhanced By His Deep Insight Into Shakespeare'S Life And Times.The Collection Is Of Great Value For The Students Of Shakespeare'S Poetry And Lovers Of Poetry In General. It Throws Light On The Background Of The Writing Of Some Of The Greatest And Most Passionate Verse In The English Language.
Publisher: Atlantic Publishers & Distri
ISBN: 9788171565870
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 494
Book Description
The Book Includes Shakespeare'S Sonnets In Complete Along With His Longer Poems Venus And Adonis, The Rape Of Lucrece And The Lover'S Complaint. It Includes A Detailed Critical Introduction And Extensive Notes By George Wyndham. The Value Of His Critical Commentary Is Enhanced By His Deep Insight Into Shakespeare'S Life And Times.The Collection Is Of Great Value For The Students Of Shakespeare'S Poetry And Lovers Of Poetry In General. It Throws Light On The Background Of The Writing Of Some Of The Greatest And Most Passionate Verse In The English Language.
The Century Cyclopedia of Names
Author: Benjamin Eli Smith
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biography
Languages : en
Pages : 1148
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biography
Languages : en
Pages : 1148
Book Description
No Way of Knowing
Author: Pamela Donovan
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135936412
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 247
Book Description
This book examines both 'old media' treatment of crime legends: news reports, fictional film and television depictions, as well as 'new' media interactive discussions of them via the Internet and electronic mail.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135936412
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 247
Book Description
This book examines both 'old media' treatment of crime legends: news reports, fictional film and television depictions, as well as 'new' media interactive discussions of them via the Internet and electronic mail.