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Découvrez les histoires qui se cachent derrière les paroles de vos chansons françaises préférées !
La Javanaise de Gainsbourg, Le Sud de Nino Ferrer, ou encore Tombe la Neige d'Adamo... Autant de chansons chères au cœur des Français. Mais derrière ces titres, se cachent de passionnantes histoires. Vos chansons préférées n'ont-elles vraiment plus de secrets pour vous ? Ce livre lève le voile sur les paroles autobiographiques, les rencontres...
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Marcel Séguier nous livre ses plus belles rencontres sous le signe de l'amitié.
Le titre est emprunté au poème de Rutebeuf. Marcel Séguier est, pour le principal, romancier. Mais dans ces récits s'apparentant à des nouvelles, les héros sont bien réels, qui font pour la plupart partie de l'histoire littéraire. L'auteur y fait participer son lecteur à des moments significatifs par de petites anecdotes.
On y fait des rencontres, toutes...
9203) Taylor Swift
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Taylor Swift: The Platinum Edition gets to the heart of this superstar with albums and singles that head straight to the top of the pop and country music charts, a shelf full of awards, and millions of fans around the world.
Fans looking for Taylor's complete story should look no further than this detailed biography, which chronicles her childhood in Pennsylvania where she was teased and bullied, to her early days trying to land a record deal by personally...
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Sixteen-year-old Jolene, named after the girl in the Dolly Parton song, is from a long line of lowlifes, but at least they're musical lowlifes. Her mother is a tanning-salon manager who believes she can channel her karaoke habit into a professional singing career. Jolene's dad, a failed bass player, has gone back to the family demolition business and lives by the company motto: "We do not build things; we only tear them down." But Jolene and her big...
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Scholastic and Latin Grammy nominee Rita Rosa Ruesga have joined together to bring a wonderful bilingual songbook.
¡Las canciones infantiles más populares de Latinoamérica! Con la letra de las canciones en español e inglés, las partituras correspondientes y hermosas ilustraciones, esta colección es una introducción ideal a la rica tradición musical de los países hispanohablantes. A los chicos les encantará.
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Propelled by the unlikely hit "Take Five," the pianist's 1959 classic Time Out! was the first jazz album to earn platinum status, making it one of only eight platinum records in jazz history. Born as an experiment in time signatures and eclectic musical styles the artist encountered while traveling abroad, Time Out! moved the genre forward and became one of the most influential albums of all time. What was it about this subtle, artsy session that...
9207) 100th Day of School
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In winter, students celebrate the 100th Day of School with their classmates and teachers. All day long, they have fun with the number 100 and all the things they've learned.
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Né du contact entre la musique des esclaves noirs du sud des États-Unis et la culture occidentale, le blues va exercer une influence majeure sur de nombreux courants musicaux du XXe siècle. Ce dictionnaire, dont les articles sont empruntés au fonds de l'Encyclopædia Universalis, explore l'histoire et l'esthétique de ce style musical. D'Allison (Luther) à Williamson (Sonny Boy), il retrace la vie et l'œuvre de plus de 70 musiciens et musiciennes...
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"I recommend this book wholeheartedly to new music lovers" Sir Charles Groves CBE Thanks to Nigel Kennedy and Pavarotti, millions of people have recently discovered that classical music is a highly enjoyable experience, perhaps contrary to their expectations. But the world of classical music can be highly intimidating and confusing. Ian Christians, for many years a passionate believer in broadening the interest in classical music, has developed a...
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Sung to the tune of I'm a Little Teapot
Vodka in my teapot, yes, it's true.
I've cleaned up the vomit, and I've cleaned up the poo.
When I finished cleaning, I found you,
drinking water from the loo.
Are bedtime stories getting you down? This one is sure to be your new favorite.
Follow Flocker the Flamingo as she mums her way through the day with the help of a little rosé.
Is she your spirit animal?
Nursery rhymes for today's busy mums are here and...
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"I recommend this book wholeheartedly to new music lovers" Sir Charles Groves CBE Thanks to Nigel Kennedy and Pavarotti, millions of people have recently discovered that classical music is a highly enjoyable experience, perhaps contrary to their expectations. But the world of classical music can be highly intimidating and confusing. Ian Christians, for many years a passionate believer in broadening the interest in classical music, has developed a...
9212) Keith Urban
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In this definitive biography of Keith Urban, music biographer Jeff Apter presents the legendary Australian country star turned international superstar whose career spans the Nashville music scene, American Idol, The Voice, and much more, including the highs and lows along the way.
Keith Urban came from humble origins. His father worked at the local landfill and Keith was a high school dropout. But Keith had a plan: conquer Nashville. "It's my...
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As the 1960's drew to a close, the gathering at Woodstock defined a moment in history and redefined the world of music and politics over the course of a single weekend. From the Cuban Missile Crisis to the Vietnam war, Woodstock placed three days of peace and music amid a decade of political turmoil.
Woodstock At 50 by Aidan Prewett captures this significant, historical anti-war movement and event from luminaries that were a part of the 1960's hotbed...
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The King's Road in Chelsea was at the epicentre of not one, but two worldwide cultural shifts. In the mid-sixties, it became a focal point and shop window for the new 'swinging' London, encompassing music, theatre, the visual arts, fashion and much more. It remained at the forefront of developing trends throughout the following decade until it became the breeding-ground for UK punk rock, helping inspire youthful rebellion the world over.
In short,...
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To each of us who has enjoyed a piece of birthday cake, the strains of 'Happy Birthday to You' are as familiar to our ears as our own names. Yet how many people know the origin of the tune and its place in American history? In 1889 Patty and Mildred Hill, two Kentucky sisters, wrote the words and composed the melody of 'Good Morning to All' for their kindergarten students. Initially written as a simple greeting and welcome, they later changed the...
9217) Scratch and the Sniffs
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The He-Man Women Haters are rocking out in a punk band! With Wolfgang newly installed as their leader, the He-Men recruit club members Scratch and Cecil, and form a garage punk band. In no time at all, Scratch and the Sniffs is born-the problem is, no one can actually play an instrument. But lack of talent doesn't stop the He-Man Women Haters Club from chasing stardom-or at least a few bucks!
9218) Twice
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In the last four years, Twice have taken the K-pop world by storm. For the first time, this unofficial biography tells the full story of this fun and fiercely talented group.
Since debuting in 2016, Twice have achieved global success. With over 400 million views on YouTube and a sell-out world tour under their belts, the Twice girls have well and truly earned their place in the K-pop hall of fame.
Complete with colour photo sections, Twice - The Story...
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The first of its kind – original, unique and beautifully illustrated by the author. Engagingly written, it will appeal to fans and academics alike.
A lavishly illustrated study of the heavy metal battle jacket in a historical and cultural context, with a unique approach to analysis and interrogation of form and style through painting practice and theory.
Since the 1970s, customized denim 'battle jackets' have been worn by heavy metal fans...
9220) The Crush
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Never settle for anything less.A combination hopeless romantic and old soul trapped in a teenager's body, closet musician Emery Brooks wonders if she'll ever find a love as timeless as her grandparents'. Fear of judgment and social alienation due to her older brother's past mistakes render her incapable of writing a love song. Still, Emery holds fast to the ideals her Grandma Adeline instilled in her from a young age, vowing to allow God to handwrite...
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