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So, You Want To Be A DJ?    by Graham Charles
You set the price! 57640 words. Language: English. Published on May 24, 2013. Nonfiction » Entertainment » Music.

An often hilarious insight to the world of entertainment, music and how to become a top DJ! This book is a valuable resource for up-and-coming DJ's with tips and advice cemented in between Graham’s witty stories as he plays around the world sharing the adventures & mishaps that happen along the way. From London to New York, France to Malta. From a humble start to playing to 1000's!
The Ultimate Book on Songwriting    by Al Kasha
Price: $14.99 USD. 75280 words. Language: English. Published on May 22, 2013. Nonfiction » Music » Instruction and Study - Songwriting.

MR. AL KASHA has won awards and acclaim in every musical medium. In the combined areas of POP, R&B and COUNTRY music, he has won two ACADEMY AWARDS for BEST SONG- “THE MORNING AFTER” from THE POSEIDON ADVENTURE, and “WE MAY NEVER LOVE LIKE THIS AGAIN” from THE TOWERING INFERNO. MR. KASHA has also been nominated for two other Awards in BEST SONG and BEST SCORE for “CANDLE ON THE WATER’ from WALT
“How [Not] To Write A Hit Song! - 101 Common Mistakes To Avoid If You Want Songwriting Success”    by Brian Oliver
Price: $6.99 USD. 43330 words. Language: English. Published on May 21, 2013. Nonfiction » Music » Instruction and Study - Songwriting.

This book looks at the essential elements found in the structure, melodies and lyrics of all hit songs. It highlights the most common mistakes made when these key components are built into a song, so that new songwriters can try to avoid such errors in their own songs. It will help aspiring writers to eradicate weaknesses in their songwriting so they can achieve the success they’re seeking.
The Concise Musical Guide to King Crimson and Robert Fripp (1969 - 1984)    by Andrew Keeling
Price: $2.99 USD. 26840 words. Language: English. Published on April 30, 2013. Nonfiction » Music » Rock music.

This Musical Guide sets the musical innovations of Robert Fripp and King Crimson within the wider artistic and cultural landscape tied together through the author's relation to both.
Portait of an Artist as a Young Improviser    by Armen Nalbandian
Price: $9.99 USD. 26520 words. Language: English. Published on April 29, 2013. Nonfiction » Music » Jazz.

A look inside Armen Nalbandian's thought process as he created his classic album: Manchester Born and his performances throughout this time period. This book contains essays and entries written by Nalbandian from 2006-2007. Included are listening guideposts and footnotes looking back on the process. A must read for fans of Jazz and improvised music!
Clive: Working for the Man in the Age of Vinyl    by Don Silver
Price: $2.99 USD. 27690 words. Language: English. Published on April 28, 2013. Nonfiction » Biography » Personal memoir.

In 1978, at age 21, after years of playing in a band, the author was hired by Clive Davis to be a talent scout for his new label, Arista Records. It was a dream job for somebody who'd lived and breathed music. The only problem was it was 1981, disco topped the charts and Clive was more interested in having hits and building his empire than making great records. A riff on life, ambition and music.
250 Anecdotes About Opera    by David Bruce
Price: $1.00 USD. 27860 words. Language: English. Published on April 26, 2013. Nonfiction » Music » Opera.

This book contains 250 anecdotes about opera, including this one: Theater director Tyrone Guthrie was a fan of opera — and especially of Verdi’s Requiem. Often, he would sing along with his recording and shout, “Yes! Yes!” His wife, Judy, occasionally asked him, “Tony, can we just listen to it?” Mr. Guthrie always replied by shouting, “No — get involved.”
The Rise and Fall of The Clash    by Danny Garcia
Price: $5.99 USD. 53100 words. Language: English. Published by Thin Man Press on April 24, 2013. Nonfiction » Music » Punk.

In 1983, at the height of their fame, punk band The Clash simply disintegrated. This is the full story of what really happened, as told to film-maker Danny Garcia by members of the band and those who knew them. The book contains the story of Garcia’s odyssey to the eye of rock ‘n’ roll’s most tumultuous tornado, the complete script of the resulting film, and some previously unpublished photos.
Garth Brooks on Life, Love, and Music    by Toby Welch
Price: $0.99 USD. 20630 words. Language: English. Published on April 11, 2013. Nonfiction » Music » Biography.

To say Garth Brook is a superstar is a major understatement. Brooks is the best selling solo artist in history with more than 130 million albums sold worldwide. Since he released his debut album in 1989, he has been a mainstay on country music charts. What follows are quotes spoken by Brooks on all aspects of his life. Each quote is attributed to its original source.
Cartea despre demnitate    by Alexandru Pătrașcu
Price: Free! 84970 words. Language: Romanian. Published on April 3, 2013. Nonfiction » History » Biography.

We should all ask ourselves the logical question: what would I have done? In 1989, in the last days of Ceaușescu`s regime, a young man who was ready to graduate from high school had just a few options. Normality did not exist any longer. As far as I was concerned, 1989 came at the right moment, before I got to answer this question: what road will I take?