When singer Amy Winehouse was found dead at her London home in 2011, the press inducted her into what Kurt Cobain's mother named the 27 Club. "Now he's gone and joined that stupid club," she said in 1994, after being told that her son, the front man of Nirvana, had committed suicide. "I told him not to..." Kurt's mom was referring to the extraordinary roll call of stars who died at the same young age, including Brian Jones of the Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, and Jim Morrison of the Doors. All were talented. All were dissipated. All were 27. In this haunting book, author Howard Sounes conducts the definitive forensic investigation into the lives and deaths of the six most iconic members of the Club, as well as some lesser known members, to discover what, apart from coincidence, this phenomenon signifies. In a grimly fascinating journey through the dark side of the music business, Sounes uncovers a common story of excess, madness, and self-destruction. The fantasies, half-truths, and mythologies that have become associated with the Club are debunked. Instead, a clear and compelling narrative emerges, one based on hard facts, that unites these lost souls in both life and death.

Paul McCartney er den mest suksessrike populærkomponisten gjennom alle tider, med ansvar for over 50 hitlåter. Som medlem av The Beatles ble han et ikon for flere generasjoner musikkelskere over hele verden. Sammen med John Lennon, George Harrison og Ringo Starr revolusjonerte han popmusikken på 1960-tallet. Han er antakelig den mest berømte person i verden i dag. Denne boken følger Paul fra fødselen under bombingen av Liverpool i 1942, gjennom oppveksten, tiden med The Beatles, først i Hamburg og deretter under den enorme suksessen som har fått betegnelsen "Beatle-mania". Så får vi høre om gruppen Wings og Pauls senere karriere som soloartist. I en alder av 71 år er Paul McCartney fortsatt en av verdens mest populære live-musikere. Ikke minst får vi et innblikk i Pauls McCartneys forhold til kvinner, fra de første kjærestene og forlovelsen med Jane Asher til det lange og lykkelige ekteskapet med Linda Eastman og det korte og ulykkelige med Heather Mills. I dag er han gift for tredje gang, nå med Nancy Shevell.

The living embodiment of The Beatles and a musical juggernaut without parallel, Paul McCartney is undoubtedly the patriarch of pop. In this authoritative biography, acclaimed author and journalist Howard Sounes creates the most accurate and extensive profile of McCartney ever built, leaving no stone unturned, and no shadow unexplored.He is the torch-bearer of the Beatles - the greatest band in pop - and one of the most closely studied stars in show business. But surprises and secrets still linger in the life of Sir Paul McCartney.In FAB, his full story is told for the first time.Acclaimed author Howard Sounes spent more than two years investigating every aspect of Sir Paul's life and work, including interviewing over 200 people. The result is the richest and more comprehensive biography of McCartney ever written.Uniquely, FAB pays equal attention to the story of Paul McCartney both in the Beatles and post-Beatles, creating a unique narrative spanning the arc of the artist's life. FAB culminates in the sensational human story of Sir Paul's calamitous marriage to Heather Mills, which is fully revealed for the first time. Sounes proves a judicious critic of the music of an iconic star while also delivering a superb psychological portrait of the man.

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NEW AND UPDATED EDITION Fred and Rose West are virtually unique in British criminal history: a husband and wife who loved and killed together.FRED & ROSE IS THE DEFINITIVE ACCOUNT OF THIS INFAMOUS CASE (NOW WITH A POSTSCRIPT FROM THE AUTHOR)During their long relationship, the Wests murdered a series of young women, burying the remains of nine victims under their home at 25 Cromwell Street, Gloucester, including those of their daughter. What was left of Fred West's eight-year-old stepdaughter was dug up from under the Wests' previous Gloucester home; his first wife and nanny were buried in open country. Most victims had been decapitated and dismembered, their remains showing signs of sexual torture. These twelve are just the ones police found when the Wests were arrested in 1994. There may be more whose bones have not been located . . . Howard Sounes broke the first major story about the Wests as a journalist, and covered the murder trial of Rosemary West, before writing Fred & Rose, the definitive account of this infamous case. Beginning with Fred's and Rose's bizarre childhoods, Sounes charts their lives and crimes in forensic detail, creating a fascinating and truly frightening account of a marriage soaked in blood.

**** COMPELLING - The Sunday TelegraphCONTROVERSIAL ... Sounes' book pushes the standard Reed narrative - The New York TimesLou Reed, who died in 2013, was best known to the general public as the grumpy New Yorker in black who sang 'Walk on the Wild Side'. To his dedicated admirers, however, he was one of the most innovative and intelligent American songwriters of modern times, a natural outsider who lived a tumultuous and tortured life.In this in-depth, meticulously researched and very entertaining biography, respected biographer Howard Sounes examines the life and work of this fascinating man, from birth to death, including his time as the leader of The Velvet Underground - one of the most important bands in rock'n'roll.Written with a deep knowledge and understanding of the music, Sounes also sheds entirely new light on the artist's creative process, his mental health problems, his bisexuality, his three marriages, and his addictions to drugs and alcohol.In the course of his research, Sounes has interviewed over 140 people from every part of Lou Reed's life - some of whom have not spoken publicly about him before - including music industry figures, band members, fellow celebrities, family members, former wives and lovers.This book brings Lou Reed and his world alive.

The death of Amy Winehouse at the age of 27 was a tragedy.She was one of the brightest music stars in years -a brilliant, original song writer with a mighty voice and great personal charm. Amy was loveable, but troubled. She was as notorious for her messy personal life, drug addiction and alcoholism, as she was celebrated for her songs, and her death in 2011, while shocking, was not unexpected.Amy was also the latest in a series of iconic music stars who died at the same young age; starting with Brian Jones of the Rolling Stones whose death in 1969 was followed by Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin in 1970, Jim Morrison in 1971, and Kurt Cobain in 1994. All were gifted. All were dissipated. All were 27.The 27 Club was first used as a collective term for these lost souls after a comment by Kurt Cobain's mother. 'He's gone and joined that stupid club,' she said after Kurt shot himself. 'I told him not to ...'In this ground-breaking book, Howard Sounes delivers a detailed and insightful study of Amy Winehouse's life, and sets that life in the context of the 27 Club. That six big music stars died at 27 -- along with 44 less well-known names -- is on one level a coincidence. But behind this coincidence Sounes reveals is a disturbing common narrative that explains how these artists met their fate, and casts new light on Amy's death in particular.

Locked in The Arms Of A Crazy Life is the acclaimed biography of Charles Bukowski.

The Definitive Jazz & Blues Encyclopedia, now fully updated from the illustrated edition, is the ultimate guide to two musical styles that have fundamentally influenced popular music. Divided into chapters, each covering a different era, the book traces the evolution of jazz and blues from their nineteenth-century African-American origins right through to the present day. Each chapter starts with a Sounds & Sources section, looking at the key developments in the music during that period. This is followed by an A-Z of artists from that era, with more extensive entries on key artists that include recommended classic recordings. With further sections on Styles, covering everything from Ragtime to Bebop and Texas Blues to Rhythm & Blues, and more; and Instruments, all written by a team of experts, this invaluable encyclopedia is comprehensive, easy to use and highly informative.

The acoustics of a space can have a real impact on the sounds you create and capture. Acoustics and Psychoacoustics, Fifth Edition provides supportive tools and exercises to help you understand how music sounds and behaves in different spaces, whether during a performance or a recording, when planning a control room or listening space, and how it is perceived by performers, listeners, and recording engineers.With their clear and simple style, Howard and Angus cover both theory and practice by addressing the science of sound engineering and music production, the acoustics of musical instruments, the ways in which we hear musical sounds, the underlying principles of sound processing, and the application of these concepts to music spaces to create professional sound. This new edition is fully revised to reflect new psychoacoustic information related to timbre and temporal perception, including an updated discussion of vocal fold vibration principles, samples of recent acoustic treatments, and a description of variable acoustics in spaces, as well as coverage of the environment's effect on production listening, sonification, and other topics. Devoted to the teaching of musical understanding, an accompanying website (www.routledge.com/cw/howard) features various audio clips, tutorial sheets, questions and answers, and trainings that will take your perception of sound to the next level.This book will help you:Gain a basic grounding in acoustics and psychoacoustics with respect to music audio technology systemsIncorporate knowledge of psychoacoustics in future music technology system designs as appropriateUnderstand how we hear pitch, loudness, and timbre Learn to influence the acoustics of an enclosed space through designed physical modifications

The acoustics of a space can have a real impact on the sounds you create and capture. Acoustics and Psychoacoustics, Fifth Edition provides supportive tools and exercises to help you understand how music sounds and behaves in different spaces, whether during a performance or a recording, when planning a control room or listening space, and how it is perceived by performers, listeners, and recording engineers.With their clear and simple style, Howard and Angus cover both theory and practice by addressing the science of sound engineering and music production, the acoustics of musical instruments, the ways in which we hear musical sounds, the underlying principles of sound processing, and the application of these concepts to music spaces to create professional sound. This new edition is fully revised to reflect new psychoacoustic information related to timbre and temporal perception, including an updated discussion of vocal fold vibration principles, samples of recent acoustic treatments, and a description of variable acoustics in spaces, as well as coverage of the environment's effect on production listening, sonification, and other topics. Devoted to the teaching of musical understanding, an accompanying website (www.routledge.com/cw/howard) features various audio clips, tutorial sheets, questions and answers, and trainings that will take your perception of sound to the next level.This book will help you:Gain a basic grounding in acoustics and psychoacoustics with respect to music audio technology systemsIncorporate knowledge of psychoacoustics in future music technology system designs as appropriateUnderstand how we hear pitch, loudness, and timbre Learn to influence the acoustics of an enclosed space through designed physical modifications

The Oxford Guide to Middle High German is the most comprehensive self-contained treatment of Middle High German available in English. It covers the language, literature, history, and culture of German in the period from 1050 to 1350 and is designed for entry-level readers, advanced study, teaching, and reference. The book includes a large sample of texts, not only from Classical works such as Erec, the Nibelungenlied, Parzival, andTristan, but also from mystical writing, chronicles, and legal documents; the selection represents all major dialects and the full time span of the period. The volume begins with an introduction that defines Middle High German linguistically, geographically, and chronologically. Chapter 2 then provides a detailed exploration of the grammar, covering sounds and spelling, inflectional morphology, syntax, and lexis. Each section in this chapter begins with a summary of the main points, followed by detailed paragraphs for in-depth study and reference. Chapter 3 deals with versification, discussing metre, rhyme, lines of verse in context, and verseforms, and includes practical tips for scansion. Chapter 4 offers an account of the political and social structures of Medieval Germany and a survey of the principal types of texts that originated in the period. The final chapter of the book comprises over forty texts, each placed in context andprovided with explanatory footnotes; the first two texts, to be taken together with the introductory grammar sections, are aimed at newcomers. A glossary provides full coverage of the vocabulary appearing in the texts and throughout the book.

The first book ever produced with full access the Pink Floyd archive. Published to accompany the V&A's major summer exhibition, Pink Floyd: Their Mortal Remains, celebrates 50 years of one of the greatest bands of all time. Five essays tackle different aspects of their far-reaching legacy in music and the visual arts. Authors including Jon Savage, Howard Goodall and Rob Young examine what makes the band truly special, from the mythology underpinning their output, through to their experimentation with technology to create new sounds. their epic staging and performance impact will also be explored, along with the anti-authoritarianism that infuses their lyrics.The book is heavily illustrated throughout, emphasizing the essential role that visual material played in supporting the music and creating the lasting Pink Floyd phenomenon.

An evocative, glamorous look at the golden years of Las Vegas, captured in more than 125 lush color and black-and-white photographs. "I love that town. No clocks. No locks. No restrictions."-Marlene Dietrich The playground in the desert built by the mob and transformed by Howard Hughes, the "fabulous, extraordinary madhouse," that is Las Vegas, Nevada, has long been regarded as the Entertainment Capital of the World. During the post-war boom years, no place was as fascinating as Vegas. Distinguished by millions of colorful neon lights, the sounds of rhumba music, and the clink of silver dollars, Vegas was a recreational colony for Hollywood's most glamorous and a dream destination for thousands of ordinary Americans. Vegas Gold vividly showcases the glitz, glamour, and charm of Sin City's golden years, from the 1950s to the 1980s. An adoring ode to this ultimate adult playground, it celebrates the best of old Las Vegas-the Sands Hotel, the Stardust, Fremont Street, the Golden Nugget, the Riviera Hotel, the Desert Inn, and the Horseshoe-and its legendary headliners, including Frank Sinatra, Marlene Dietrich, Elvis Presley, Liberace, Ann-Margret, Sammy Davis Jr.,Eartha Kitt, Noel Coward, and of course, the gorgeous Vegas showgirls. Framed by quotes and short essays that profile the marquee names that made Las Vegas the ultimate destination, the legendary years of this magical city live on in all their glory in Vegas Gold.

Twenty top Major League Baseball players share stories about life off the field and their favorite foods-with nearly 100 full-color photos and more than 60 easy-to-make recipes Baseball and food are two of life's uncomplicated pleasures, stirring up sizzling passion across all generations. Now, for the first time, baseball fans and food lovers get a behind-the-scenes look into the kitchens of twenty of their favorite Major League All Stars. Author Julie Loria shares their stories, from memorable meals growing up, to their current fitness routines, food rituals, and guilty food pleasures. And within these pages you will even discover quite a few amusing anecdotes about life beyond the diamond, and so much more. And, oh what great food! America's favorite game not only brings together people from around the world but also blends a wonderful variety of cuisines-including classic dishes native to all corners of the United States and spicy Latin American fare.Julie recreates and collects the down-home family recipes, favorite authentic meals, and top dishes from on-the-road eateries of today's top players-from Derek Jeter's buttermilk pancakes and Dustin Pedroia's pasta primavera to Albert Pujols' Home Run Chicken and Ryan Howard's macaroni and cheese. An official Major League Baseball publication, Diamond Dishes is more than a cookbook. It's a singular and scrumptious backstage look at ballplayers flexing their culinary muscles and discussing the roles of family, friends, and food in their lives. With exclusive, full-color photos of Major League stars at home and in their kitchens, and more than sixty easy-to-prepare recipes, this book is a treasure trove of sights, sounds, tastes, and aromas that penetrate the hearts and souls of the players and their fans alike.-- Players featured in the book include: Lance Berkman, St.Louis CardinalsMiguel Cabrera, Detroit TigersAndre Ethier, Los Angeles DodgersAdrian Gonzalez, Boston Red SoxRoy Halladay, Philadelphia PhilliesJosh Hamilton, Texas RangersRyan Howard, Philadelphia PhilliesDerek Jeter, New York YankeesJosh Johnson, Florida MarlinsPaul Konerko, Chicago White SoxEvan Longoria, Tampa Bay RaysJoe Mauer, Minnesota TwinsDustin Pedroia, Boston Red SoxAlbert Pujols, St. Louis CardinalsHanley Ramirez, Florida MarlinsAlex Rodriguez, New York YankeesJohan Santana, New York MetsGrady Sizemore, Cleveland IndiansChase Utley, Philadelphia PhilliesDavid Wright, New York Mets VIDEOS:Book trailerBehind the Scenes: Players During the Photo ShootsMartha Stewart TelevisionMLB NetworkLocal NBC Miami News

Hverdagslig samhandling handler om noe som tas for gitt, og kan virke betydningsløst og trivielt. Det kan være hvordan vi veksler blikk, hvordan vi hilser på hverandre eller hvordan prat foregår. Forfatteren bruker eksempler fra eget forskningsarbeid innenfor rus- og psykisk helsefeltet, og retter oppmerksomheten mot uformell og alminnelig samhandling som en del av yrkesutøvelsen. For personer i utfordrende og sårbare livssituasjoner kan det å bli møtt som en alminnelig person være et viktig element i en terapeutisk prosess. En kan bevege seg fra å se seg selv som en avviker, til å få et selvbilde som en alminnelig og verdig person. Denne hverdagsresponsiviteten har ikke status som profesjonell, faglig virksomhet og er ofte undervurdert som verktøy for bedring, hevder forfatteren. Hun presenterer en sosiologi om små ting, og med bidrag fra Erving Goffman, Howard Becker, Randall Collins og Johan Asplund gir hun bedringsprosesser i hverdagslivet en teoretisk forankring. Forfatteren viser til at det er sider ved hverdagslivet som har eksistensielle dimensjoner. Slik sett handler boka også om noe allmennmenneskelig. Astrid Skatvedt er sosiolog. Hun arbeider som førsteamanuensis ved Institutt for sosiologi og sosialt arbeid ved Universitetet i Agder.

Make complex blood banking concepts easier to understand with Basic & Applied Concepts of Blood Banking and Transfusion Practices, 5th Edition. Combining the latest information in a highly digestible format, this approachable text helps you easily master all areas of blood banking by utilizing common theory, clinical scenarios, case studies, and critical-thinking exercises. With robust user resources and expanded content on disease testing and DNA, it's the effective learning resource you need to successfully work in the modern lab. Coverage of advanced topics such as transplantation and cellular therapy, the HLA system, molecular techniques and applications, automation, electronic cross-matching, and therapeutic apheresis make the text more relevant for 4-year MLS/CLS programs. Illustrated blood group boxes provide the ISBT symbol, number, and clinical significance of antibodies at a glance. Robust chapter pedagogy helps break down this difficult subject with learning objectives, outlines, key terms with definitions, chapter summaries, critical thinking exercises, study questions, and case studies. NEW! Completely updated content prepares you to work in today's clinical lab environment. NEW! Additional information on disease testing covers diseases such as Zika and others of increased importance. NEW! Expanded content on DNA covers the latest developments in related testing. NEW! Enhanced user resources on the Evolve companion website now include expanded case studies, and new animations in addition to the existing review questions and lab manual.

Hva utfordrer samarbeidet mellom profesjonelle innenfor samme institusjon, på tvers av institusjoner og med foreldrene? Hva må til for å oppnå en samlet tidlig innsats for barn og unge i barnehage og skole? Boken viser hvordan en kan oppnå en felles forståelse og komme frem til hensiktsmessige mål og tiltak. Det er viktig å sikre gode overganger i utdanningsløpet, og sammen må lærere og hjelpeapparat sikre at ingen faller utenfor. Det trengs grunnleggende kompetanse i alle samarbeidende ledd for å sikre at alle barn får utnyttet sitt utviklings- og læringspotensial i både barnehage og skole. Gode relasjoner mellom voksne og barn styrker barnets tillit og motivasjon for læring og utvikling. Målgruppen for boken er masterstudenter i pedagogikk, spesialpedagogikk og utdanningsvitenskap, barnehage- og skoleledere, samt hjelpeapparatet. Redaktørene Heidi Omdal og Ragnar Thygesen har med seg bidragsyterne David Lansing Cameron, Carla Chinga-Ramirez, Guy Howard Gilberts, Åse Haraldstad, Magnhild M. Høie, Maryann Jortveit, Øyvind Kvello, David Mitchell, Per Egil Mjaavatn, Heidun Oldervik, Ellen Saur, Anne Brita Thorød, Anne Dorthe Tveit og Elsa Westergård.