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Would you know what to do if you were lost in the bush?
Sam loves the amazing bush, but he knows he's not to go into the bush alone. When Tuffy the dog escapes, though, Sam rushes in to save him...and before long, Sam realizes he's lost! What do you want your child to know if they are ever lost in the bush? What basic survival steps will they need to follow to increase their chances of being found? These are questions for every parent or person responsible...
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Get the Summary of Dean Nelson's Talk to Me in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Talk to Me: How to Ask Better Questions, Get Better Answers, and Interview Anyone Like a Pro" by Dean Nelson is a comprehensive guide to the art of interviewing. Drawing from his own experiences and those of other professionals, Nelson emphasizes the importance of a central idea to steer both writing and interviewing. He illustrates...
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In the fifties and sixties, in the period leading up to the partial decriminalisation of homosexuality and the founding of the Gay Liberation movement, a group of gay men behind the scenes of rock'n'roll was changing pop, politics and society for good.
Through a mix of new interviews and contemporary reports, Darryl W. Bullock shines a light on the lives of the so-called 'Velvet Mafia', including impresario Larry Parnes, Beatles manager Brian Epstein,...
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From the very beginning, the blues has had a close connection with the LGBTQ community. There is a long and decorated history of so-called 'dirty blues' songs, stretching back beyond the earliest attempts to capture the blues on record. The 1920s and 30s saw the release of dozens of raunchy, bawdy blues recordings aimed at a knowing LGBTQ audience.
Queer Blues tells the story of the pioneering LGBTQ composers and entertainers that wrote, performed...
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A no-holds barred account of working with Beefheart featuring interviews with all key players inside and around The Magic Band and the Mothers Of Invention.
As drummer and musical director for the iconoclastic Captain Beefheart, John "Drumbo" French was a key contributor to the band's many groundbreaking albums including Trout Mask Replica.
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An American drummer, a bass player from Newcastle and a guitarist a decade older than the other two, with little in common other than their musical brilliance and towering ambition, formed one of the most successful bands in history.
Covering the years 1977–1986 and the brief reincarnation in 2007–2008, acclaimed biographers Caroline and David Stafford chronicle the rise and fall of the Police. Much like Reservoir Dogs but without the light relief,...
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I Just Can't Stop It is the honest and compelling autobiography from British Music Legend, Ranking Roger.
As the enigmatic frontman of the multicultural band The Beat, Ranking Roger represented the youthful and joyous sound of the post-punk 2 Tone movement. As well as his illustrious career with The Beat and its subsequent iterations, this absorbing book explores Roger's upbringing as a child of the Windrush generation, touring America and his outstanding...
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White Knuckles chronicles the personal and professional journey of one of rock's most influential musicians: Gary Moore. Born in Belfast and rising to conquer some of the world's biggest stages, the guitarist-singer-songwriter enjoyed spells with the likes of rock giants Thin Lizzy before becoming a successful solo artist in his own right.
Moore's solo career spanned three decades and millions of album sales until his untimely passing in 2011. Balancing...
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The image of Jordan in her white shards of beehive and Mondrian make-up is one of the most iconic in pop history. But nobody knows what was really going on behind those watchful eyes when Anarchy hit the UK.
How did a ballet-mad girl from sleepy Sussex make her way, via the clandestine gay clubs of Brighton and London, to 430 King's Road and the eye of punk's storm? Help shape a revolution and deal with the consequences of being in the spotlight...
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In Up Above the City, Down Beneath the Stars, the enigmatic Barry Adamson shines a probing light into his own heart of darkness.
Born in the black and white world of post-industrial Manchester, Adamson saw music as a chance to turn his world technicolour. Propelled into punk via Magazine, he was the founding bass player in Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, before stumbling too far down a dark, drug-induced path.
Adamson steers the reader through a mix...
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El lector hallará definiciones esenciales de esta disciplina. En este volumen, que se ocupa de las letras B y C, ofrecemos definiciones acerca de la cadena significante lacaniana, el campo perceptual de Köhler, el conductismo de Watson y sus variantes (Tolman y Skinner), y conceptos tan caros al psicoanálisis, como catarsis, censura, chiste, complejo de castración, complejo deEdipo, condensación, conciencia y culpa, entre muchos otros.
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Este volumen incluye, no sólo los cruciales conceptos freudianos de falo, fantasías primordiales, fetiche, fijación o formaciones del inconsciente, sino también conceptos tales como frenología, fobia, la escuela de la gestalt, grupos primarios y secundarios, entre otros. También se ofrecen breves biografías de Gustav Fechner y Eric Fromm.
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Discover the ultimate fan experience with the "Kansas City Chiefs Trivia Book" – an exciting journey through the rich history and legendary moments of this iconic NFL team. Packed with 125 multiple-choice questions, this family-friendly book is designed to challenge and entertain fans of all ages while deepening their knowledge of the Kansas City Chiefs.Immerse yourself in the heart-pounding action, unforgettable plays, and standout players that...
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Ian Hunter's fifty-year-long career and extensive repertoire of percipient, creative songs have earned him a reputation as a true rock phenomenon.
This second part of a two-volume authorised biography offers inside stories from Ian's solo career following his departure from Mott the Hoople, including his collaborations with Mick Ronson, Queen and Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band, and reflects on resonant recordings such as 'You're Never Alone with...
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American society has it in for growing old. Common phrases such as "Never trust anyone over 30!" and accusations such as "You make me feel old!" imply living a long life is an embarrassment. Miss Manners suggests Americans re-examine their reasoning and leave misplaced vanity at the door. She responds with wit and wisdom to "Gentle Reader" queries and anecdotes revolving around the proper way to give and receive respect in this e-book original, On...
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Además de las biografías de Jacques Lacan, Gustave Le Bon y Kurt Lewin, en este volumen el lector tendrá acceso a definiciones tan importantes vinculadas, por ejemplo, con las leyes del campo perceptual (gestalt), la mediación cultural (Lev Vigotsky), y los conceptos freudianos de lapsus, libido, método catártico y moción pulsional.
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Best known as the divisive but iconic frontman of The Mission and a poster boy for the-then fledgling gothic scene of the 80s, Wayne Hussey has been making music since he was inspired to pick up a guitar by his childhood hero, Marc Bolan.
As he began making his name in music with The Invisible Girls, Dead Or Alive and The Sisters Of Mercy, Wayne was at first seduced and then ultimately corrupted, swapping the repression of his religious upbringing...
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The kindly, white-heaired old fellow with the bushy mustache once called "the world's grandfather," Albert Einstein was easily the twentieth century's most remarkable and revered man of science. His leaps of imagination changed forever the way we look at the universe. He gained international celebrity by the very force of his personality, his wry sense of humor (often at the expense of himself), and his limitless humanity.
The mind of Albert Einstein...
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