Rock The Books

Book arrived exactly when the company said it would. The book was in perfect condition, highly recommend !!

This is a great RHCP book. It has tabs and sheet music for their landmark album, Blood Sugar Sex Magik. The album itself has great songs but the guitar book is a step up because now you can sound like the great John Fruchante with a single book. Dont hesitate to purchace it. Buy the album too. It Rocks

This is their most funky, and punkish album in my opinion. With (bassist) Flea pop slapping the groves, and (guitarist) John jamming the catchy tunes that stay in your head this CD is very well put together. I would highly recomend this book to any guitarist who wants to have some fun, and learns the famous chart topping hits, or to any fan of the Peppers.

This book is great if you want to learn to play like John F. Highly reccomended.

this book is the best it is much more right than any tabs u will find on the internet.

This is a faannttasstic guitar book for anyone who wants to play Cali songs to perfection. Great notes and includes a few great pics (black and white) of the band. FAB FAB FAB FAB FAAAABBB!!!! A MUST!

I have loved this book ever since I became a Beatles fan. It's the perfect book to buy if you are new to the lads or know them well. Michael was Paul's personal photographer throughout the early years. Inside this book you will find professional photos captioned with anecdotes of hilarious moments or things you may not know about the people pictured.

It begins with childhood photos that his father had taken Paul and Michael, then we slowly see Michael take hold of the camera and watch as Paul grows up as you progress through the book. This book isn't ALL about Paul, you'll find pictures of their mother and father, and tons of random shots of himself, Pete Best, George, John, Brian Epstein, Uncle Albert (remember the song?), Auntie Gin (song "Let'em In"), Jane Asher, The Goons, Elton John, Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard, and a few of and the earliest shots of Ringo before he trained his hair into a moptop. The best part about these photos is that he was there as the magic happened, for example a photo of Paul looking through a shop window at new italian-style boots that would soon become known as "beatle boots". George's first car (he was the first Beatle to get a car!) also gets a few photos, and also the proud moment of when he traded it in for a shiny new Jaguar. Michael was even invited backstage and to band parties, taking along his trusty camera to shoot some very in-the-moment photos. There are also photos of places like an overview of the city of Liverpool, the Pierhead, the Cavern Club, a Mersey riverboat, and overhead shot of their high school playground area. Michael was also an artist, he experimented with double exposures and silk-screening pictures, which shows up in this book as well. There are also pictures from the movie Help! that were deleted scenes from the film.

Anyway, there is too much to mention about this book. I really suggest you pick this up for yourself, a friend, or anyone who is a fan of old photographs or the Beatles.

This book is amazing. The pictures of the boys are historic and beautiful.Definatly worth it! The coolest part is that the pictures are used all the time and in all kinds of Bealtes stuff. I love it.

If you have ever visited Paul & Michael McCartney's teenage home is to walk away wanting to own copies of these priceless photographs of our heroes in their youth. The best photographic book on the early Beatles that I have ever seen.

If you are like me, you grew up listening to popular music, "girl groups" singing catchy melodies, without regard to the cultural or historical context of the tunes. Dorothy Marcic, in a well-researched and documented, highly readable book, has succeeded in placing our nostalgic memories into a larger framework. The political picture, the economic realities, the evolution of female roles are all chronicled by incorporating the popular music that enthralled us over the years. Who knew that the path from "My Man" to "I Will Survive" led us along our own path of liberation and independence. A book that entertains and makes you think at the same time! If you ever get the opportunity to see Dr. Marcic perform and illustrate her material in person, by all means do so! Highly recommended!

Whether our popular music is a reflection or shaper of culture, it's fascinating to read the lyrics of these songs -- and to see how far we've come over the past century. I really like the way that music is used as a thread for weaving together political and world events, as well as psychology, business, and spirituality. A great read!

Respect: Women and Popular Music is a powerful book that chronicles the best known music of women in the 20th Century and examines the sociological and personal implications the music had. Marcic masterfully weaves a relationship between the development of the music and the development of women over the century. From the early 1900s, the lyrics of dependency eventually evolve into the powerful lyrics of independence and resolve heard in the late century.

A particularly effective feature of the book is the use of personal rememberances about the music. These diverse reflections show how the music enters our hearts and minds -- our consciousness and unconsciousness. This technque further shows how the music not only reflects our roles, but may powerfully influence our roles and may even empower, motivate and affirm us toward change.

This is a great book for anyone who wants to take a deeper and different look at the development of women and their roles. It presents a new and refreshing perspective, not shown before in the literature about women.

After having finished book and being a person who grew up in the fifties and came of age in the sixties, I have to wonder how did we as women ever get past the music messages that we grew up with and become the trailblazers of the women movement?

I first thought that the title " Ring of Bright Water " ( taken from a poem ) was a reference to the author`s love of Mij , his second otter. But, from a line in the book he indicates it to be a love of nature/life his home in the wilds of Scotland and its animal inhabitants. I rate the trilogy (edited version) higher than the unedited first volume as it is free of most of the unnecessary descriptive details of the landscape, and also because Gavin learned to better provide safety for his animal friends ( tho he does take part in a hare hunt, really unforgiveable ). That said the pages are crammed with the miserable deaths of many animals under his " care ", and they all seem to take place when he is away. All this leads up to ultimate disappointments and disaster despite massive efforts to set things right by the author and for me it shows most of all that life and the force behind it ( the underlying reality ) is indifferent to suffering. Never has a voice spoken to me across time and space as has that of Gavin Maxwell. The books leave me distressed.

A difficult book (or trilogy of abridged books) to review, this - I suppose I should start by conceding that, despite the dark moments, the catastrophes, the sadnesses, the nature red in tooth and claw moments and the man blood-stained with gun and whatever comes to hand moments, this trilogy made me laugh out loud with joy and merriment more than any book I can remember reading since adolescence. The writing is superbly Thoreauvian at its best, particularly the descriptive passages of natural landscapes and, of course, otters! Maxwell doesn't pack the Transcendentalist reflective heft of Thoreau (What writer does?). But this is a good thing. I can't imagine Thoreau falling in love with an otter and writing so deftly about both them and his feelings toward them.

Indeed, reading this book is more than a little like riding an emotional rollercoaster. But it is not in any way what is called "sentimental" - a word which, in so many cases, is simply what those lacking in emotional depth are wont to term the writings of those who possess such depths. The writer is an Oxford-educated stylist and man-of-learning whose love for the natural world and the wild creatures that inhabit it is deep and abiding.

What else can I say? Well, there is a philosophical subtext here. On the first page, Maxwell writes that, "I had yet to learn that happiness can neither be achieved nor held by endeavour." Happiness is something one encounters - A hard lesson, but one which the reader (this one, in any event) feels he has learned, along with Maxwell, at the end.

The story captures the essence of the Western Highlands and Islands of Scotland. The beauty and the brutality. The second and third books in the trilogy provide an honesty that leaves you with a respect for and a desire to know more about a man who lived this remarkable life. You will of course fall in love with the otters who allowed people to share their lives for better and for worse.

This is better than the Riot Grrrl film "Don't Need You" because this book also talks about the British Grrrls. I like Kathleen Hanna & Allison Wolf, but my favorite bands are the English ones. My favorite band coming out of the earth's core in the early 90's was Huggy Bear. They called out the revolution in a style and urgency than their American counterparts. Great read!!

I wasn't sure what to expect from this book as it had not been reviewed at the time I purchased it, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's split into 4 sections: the first two cover the history of riot grrrl, the third riot grrrl writing and zines, and the fourth the movement's relevance to feminism at large. The book is very well designed, and is full of colour photographs of bands, flyers, zines, and more. I know this is a book that I will peruse often.

Another perspective on a movement that still seems to shoot under the radar. A nice blend of first person information and the history of Riot Grrl. The name is taken from Bikini Kill's 1991 self released first album.

An evening of relaxation with a good book is all you can ask on a rainy evening after a hard's day work. Living in the south, David's writing surprisingly took me to my old childhood and to him I am thankful. It can only be topped off by knowing him and hoping he is busy writing his second book!

Great characters and a story that makes it hard to put down, this book is ideal for an easy read on a sunny afternoon. River Rock makes you feel like you have stepped into the Mississippi Delta and found folks just like you used to know. The story is entertaining and draws you right in. I would definitely recommend River Rock.

Everyone has a desire to return to their roots, but River Rock does it in a way that makes you feel like you are really there. It will draw parallels that make you wish for the home of your childhood. Not just of a place, but of a time. A very enjoyable read.

Last Week I was driving east of Flagstaff, Arizona when I noticed a sign saying Walnut Creek National Monument. I had no idea what was there, but turned off to go see. It was fascinating. A collection of cliff dwellings from the long ago Sinagua indian tribe. It was only by accident that I went there.

Then I found this book that describes and pictures all or nearly all of what remains from these early cultures in the four corners area. It is beautifully done, both the writing and the pictures. Using it we were able to find numerous points to visit that we simply wouldn't have thought about otherwise.

The book talks about a lot of places such as Walnut Creek as well as the larger, better known sites such as Mesa Verde. It covers my own favorites of Hovenweep, Chaco Canyon and Canyon de Chelly quite well. This is, foremost a visitors guide. It is not a book on the people, where they came from or why they left. It doesn't cover things like why do experts think that people didn't really live at Chaco Canyon. It tells you instead that Chaco exists, how to find it, and what's there.

I reviewed this book for the Gila Cliff Dwellings bookstore that I run down here in Southwest New Mexico and am extremely pleased with this publication and thrilled to add it to my stock as a "Staff Pick." For the SW visitor (or resident!)interested in exploring ruins and sites here I encourage the purchase of this book not only for the outstanding photography that captures the essence of this area but for the research and accurate content, which is often hit-or-miss with travel books. The authors have included many obscure sites along with the popular ones.

Gordon and Cathie Sullivan have done an outstanding job of describing many of the more accessible ruins and rock art sites of the Southwest. The text gives a succinct overview of each site and what is known about its history. The color photography is outstanding, and the production qualities of the book are first-rate. This has clearly been a labor of love by two people who have really done their homework.

I own many books on prehistoric ruins and rock art of the Southwest. None can cover everything. This book focuses on the more easily accessible sites (not always well known) and a few well-known but less accessible ones like Keet Seel and Betatakin. It also doesn't go into a lot of detail about what you will see when you get there. But as an overall introduction to prehistoric Indian ruins and rock art, there is none better.

As a psychiatric registered nurse I liked the way that the author portrayed his assistants. He addresses their illnesses and idiosyncratic behaviors with dignity, respect and humor. It is apparent that he has had experience with the mental health system.
He weaves a storyline with interest, ingenuity and using the music business as the backdrop, excitement. I could feel the music and the enthusiasm of the band and especially the fans.
I especially enjoyed the plot as it took turns and twists throughout the novel. I really did not expect the murderer to be who it was when revealed.

Murder, music and the mob make a marvelous mix in RJ McDonnell's first novel "Rock and Roll Homicide," a delightfully witty and superbly crafted tale of novice detective Jason Duffy's investigation into the murder of a rising rock star.

The story revolves around the death of Terry Tucker, the hard-driving head of San Diego-based rock band Doberman's Stub, who was killed when his earphones exploded just as he was wrapping up work on the band's third CD - a promising release that was to shoot the group to superstardom.

The list of suspects in Tucker's death is enough to make even the most hard-nosed detective cringe. There's the rocker's wife, who stands to inherit a $5 million insurance payoff, record label executives with sinister ties to the Russian Mafia and his beleaguered band mates, including a hard-partying drummer and a singer/songwriter living well-beyond his means.

Toss in a cast of dysfunctional characters like Duffy's obsessive compulsive assistant, his retired police detective father and a photographer afflicted with Tourrette's Syndrome and you have all the makings for a fast-paced and funny look at life in the music business.

McDonnell takes the reader on a wild ride through the murder investigation, which has enough twists and turns to keep even the most hardened mystery lover intrigued. It's his insider's knowledge of the music industry, strong attention to detail and witty insights into the characters, however, that really makes this novel stand out.

Fast moving and at times laugh-out-loud hilarious, "Rock and Roll Homicide" has all the makings of a sure-fire winner. Anyone who loves murder, mysteries or music should pick it up.
As an avid reader, I've found McDonnell to be one of the most engaging, enjoyable, and funniest writers I've come across in a long, long time. With his smart style and well-crafted characters, "Rock and Roll Homicide" can easily break out to make McDonnell one of the most sought after new writers of his generation.

I, for one, am hoping McDonnell revives Duffy and his dysfunctional cast of characters in a second novel - or perhaps an entire series. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if some astute movie executive signs up for the film rights to the Duffy franchise.

Here's hoping we see more of this novice detective - and more of McDonnell's sharp wit and clever writing in the future.

I never thought anyone would combine an intriguing detective story with humor, the way Nelson DeMille does in his John Corey series - until now.
Rock & Roll Homicide leads the reader through a diverse maze of suspects, ranging from a drugged-out drummer to the Russian Mafia. But, for me, the centerpiece to this intriguing whodunit is the laugh-out-loud humor that happens in between the action scenes and serious sleuthing.
The detective, Jason Duffy, who is young and working his first murder case, was a counselor at a mental health center prior to becoming a detective.
His two employees are both former patients, and he hires a third, as a temp, later in the book. While the two regular employees are both very good at their jobs, the way they relate to the world is frequently hilarious. The temp, a security guard with Delusions of Grandeur, is completely over the top.
The case involves an ambitious rock star who was killed in an explosion while recording a CD. The widow, who is the chief suspect, hires Jason to help prove her innocence.
The other aspect of this book that I really enjoyed was the relationship between Jason and his ex-police detective father. It's not unusual for teenage boys to run into problems with their fathers while establishing their own identities. Jason's dilemma was magnified by the fact that he played in a rock band from high school until he became a private investigator. As a cop, his father knew all too well the downside to a rock & roll musician's lifestyle.
Throughout the book we watch them take tentative steps toward reestablishing their relationship.
Finally, as a rock fan since the `60s, I enjoyed the information about the impact of how file sharing on the Internet, download sales, and demographic profiling affected the victim's record company contract negotiations. In fact, there was quite a bit of backstage information that I found fascinating. My only criticism is that I wish the author would have developed this area in greater depth.
You don't have to be a rock fan to enjoy this book. The well-crafted plot and humor alone make it an excellent read.

Under the guise of a huge, phone directory size book, this one insinuates that it is a list of famous single songs and maybe some bios collected from library books. WRONG. It's fun! Prof. Dean teaches music, talks about his stars really crossing with 'THE REAL GUYS", his reminising about a youth seeking a place in the entertainment world, plus homey touches including his dog Snarf, his old cars, his family...Just open any page and start having a ball. I did and no-one paid me to say it! Yet!

This is the perfect book for any fan of any kind of Rock n Roll music. Heavy Metal, Classic Rock, or Light Easy Listening. It has every great artist from Elvis to Buddy Holly to Beatles to Metallica to The Doors to Black Sabbath to Chuck Berry to Linkin Park to Led Zeppelin to Jefferson Airplane and everything in between. Along with countless of facts about every artist and song, it shows the songs numbers and dates when they peaked on the charts. Also the book is filled with great photos. its a must have for any Rock fan. i thought i knew rock n roll until i purchased this book, i learned something new on every page .

Except I forgot to get around to reading it ^^;
A true source to every rockin' sound you can think of, or can't. Check this un-cyclopedia out! Written with true rock n' roll soul! ^_- ...I like to say Rockin'!!