Títulos em Artes e Entretenimento

Paul Rees’ Raised on Radio s, remarkably, the first biography of AOR (“Album-Oriented Rock”), critically derided at the time but massively popular during its 1976–1986 heyday when artists such as Journey, Boston, Foreigner, Toto, REO Speedwagon, Heart, Pat Benatar, Bryan Adams, and Styx sold many millions of albums and toured stadiums. Today, those very same songs are streaming in record numbers and many of the artists continue to play to sellout audiences around the world.

From its start, when studio executives drafted a plan to recoup costs after what they predicted would be the series' inevitable failure, to the 1992 prequel movie that elicited boos at Cannes, to its unexpected and acclaimed return some twenty-five years later, Twin Peaks garnered millions of devoted fans who refused to let it die. In A Place Both Wonderful and Strange, entertainment reporter Scott Meslow takes listeners behind the curtain of Lynch’s and Frost’s dedication to finishing what they started.

In We Were Here: A History of Black People and Alternative Music, author, journalist, and musician Stephanie Phillips, the singer and guitarist of British post punk band Big Joanie, presents readers with a revised history of rock and roll and alternative music, repopulating it with the extraordinary Black artists and influential figures who truly steered its course. From the genre's earliest moments, Black musicians have consistently pushed musical boundaries that forever impacted the music that followed.

Imagine a world without the music of Stevie Wonder. A world without hits like “I Was Made to Love Her” and “Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day.” That's the world we would live in had it not been for Sylvia Moy, a woman whose legacy has been carefully tucked away within the annals of music history—until now. It’s No Wonder examines the groundbreaking career of the pioneer who battled sexism and broke down barriers to become Motown’s first certified female in-house songwriter and producer.

Rock and roll thrives on rhythm, but the drummers who drive that pulse often stay in the shadows. In Backbeats, acclaimed music historian John Lingan brings these unsung heroes into the spotlight, delivering a fascinating journey through six decades of rock history. Lingan’s deep research and vivid storytelling explores the lives of fifteen pathbreaking drummers and their fellow timekeepers—men and women who together laid down the beat of an era.

In John Williams: A Composer's Life, the first biography of the composer, author Tim Greiving offers an engaging account of a man whose body of work is well-known but whose personal life has consistently remained very private.

Culture is like a language. Art, architecture, history and philosophy are its grammar. And, like a language, anyone can learn it. In 2022, Sheehan Quirke took to Twitter (now X) as The Cultural Tutor with the aim of making culture accessible for everyone. He wrote about poetry, paintings, building design, and counter-intuitive but fascinating facts about history and geography. It wasn’t the sort of content you usually find on a newsfeed. Taught in forty-nine short lessons, Sheehan takes listeners on a delightful and fascinating journey through culture.

Agile in Hardware, Engineering, Construction, and Linear Environments is a comprehensive guide designed to bridge the gap between traditional project management practices and the Agile methodologies that have revolutionized software development.

This book is filled with tips and strategies to sell your art no matter which kind of artist you are; painters, handmade crafts, soap-making, interior designers, wood crafts, theatre artists, puppeteers, photographers, videographers, storytellers, circus artists, etc.

The paranormal investigator series picks up with what we are calling series two. This series will feature more Famous investigators both real and fictional. This book will explore not only the lives of these investigators but their specialized fields of study. Collin de Plancy, like most other demonologists who came before him, followed the tradition of cataloging demons according to their names and titles. Dictionnaire Infernal is his most renowned work. Reginald Scot wasn't at first convinced of the idea of witches.

"The Psychology of Bluey" delves into the vibrant world of the beloved Australian animated series, exploring the intricate layers of emotional intelligence, family dynamics, and societal values woven into its storytelling. With each episode, Bluey and her family embark on adventures that are not just playful escapades but lessons in resilience, empathy, and the complexities of human emotions. This book offers an in-depth analysis of how the series impacts both young minds and adult viewers, making profound observations on parenting, childhood development, and the power of imaginative play.

In The Look, Michelle Obama explores the joy and the purpose of fashion and beauty and how - when wielded with grace and care - they can uplift and affirm the values one holds most dear. Confidence, she concludes, cannot be put on. But when you're wearing something that's intentional or beloved, clothing can make you feel like the best version of yourself.

In The Wicked Witch of the West: The Enduring Legacy of a Feminist Icon, Lona Bailey explores the radical feministic undertones of one of the most enduring characters in popular culture. This book traces her transformation over the past century, highlighting how she has evolved through countless adaptations from The Wizard of Oz to the film adaptation of Wicked while maintaining her core identity as a powerful, defiant figure.

Step into the Advent season with The Art of Living in Advent, a beautifully crafted daily devotional by Sylvie Vanhoozer. Centered around the traditional French santons, or "little saints," this book invites you to imagine Christ's presence in your daily life―right where you are. Through thoughtful devotions and prompts for prayer and reflection, this devotional offers a creative and meaningful way to deepen your faith this Advent.

De televisieprogramma's van Arjan Ederveen zijn een begrip. Hij brak halverwege de jaren tachtig samen met Tosca Niterink door met Theo en Thea. Het werd onmiddellijk een succes bij de doelgroep, maar ook een culthit onder tieners, studenten en oudere kijkers. Na Theo en Thea maakten Ederveen en Niterink voor volwassenen het al even memorabele Kreatief met Kurk en Borreltijd. Steeds met vaste regisseur en goede vriend Pieter Kramer, met wie Ederveen ook samenwerkte voor zijn bekroonde serie 30 minuten. Ederveen speelde daarnaast talloze andere theater-, film en televisierollen.

When Winnie-the-Pooh first appeared in print on Christmas Eve 1925, his creator had no idea that this bear, and the fellow inhabitants of the Hundred Acre Wood, would go on to capture the imaginations of people of all ages all over the world for the next hundred years. In this new biography Gyles Brandreth tells the remarkable story of A A Milne. This is the story of a man, a boy and a bear – but it is also a gripping family drama, and a fascinating exploration of the complicated nature of growing up, and the impossible longing for a return to the enchanted places of childhood.

From music and movies to relationships, Gilmore Girls taught us all so much throughout the years. Now, take a walk down Stars Hollow’s memory lane and reflect on the show’s profound impact with author Kristine Eckart, founder of the Gilmore Book Club, in this beautiful guide to the beloved show.

Wrapped up in a snarky idealism, it starts as a funny and poignant love letter to art, and winds up making a compelling case for a kinder, more connected world.

When a story resonates with audiences generation after generation, it reaches “classic” status. Francis Ford Coppola saw that potential in S. E. Hinton’s novel about two rival groups in 1960s Tulsa and knew it was meant for the silver screen. Now, in this definitive oral history, we’re given a rare glimpse into the filmmaking process: How Coppola’s team recruited unknown actors destined to become household names. How a film that could have easily been shot in a Hollywood studio was instead produced on location where the original novel was set.

In Anatomy of a Gildy Episode, author Peggy Adler offers a compelling, behind-the-scenes look at The Great Gildersleeve, one of radio’s most iconic comedies. Through a single 1947 episode, Adler explores the artistry of Emmy-nominated scriptwriter John Ogden Whedon—tracing his impact from radio’s Golden Age to the birth of the television sitcom.