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Sounds Like London
For as long as people have been migrating to London, so has their music. An essential link to home, music also has the power to shape communities in surprising ways. Black music has been part of London's landscape since the First World War, when the Southern Syncopated Orchestra brought jazz to the capital. Following the wave of Commonwealth immigration, its sounds and styles took up residence to become the foundation of the city's youth culture. Sounds Like London tells the story of the music and the larger-than-life characters making it, journeying from Soho jazz clubs to Brixton blues parties to King's Cross warehouse raves to the streets of Notting Hill - and onto sound systems everywhere. As well as a journey through the musical history of London, Sounds Like London is about the shaping of a city, and in turn the whole nation, through music. Contributors include Eddy Grant, Osibisa, Russell Henderson, Dizzee Rascal and Trevor Nelson, with an introduction by Soul2Soul's Jazzie B.
Bass Culture
Black music journalist Lloyd Bradley describes reggae music's origins and its development in Jamaica, from ska to rock-steady to dub and then to reggae itself, a local music which conquered the world.
This is Reggae Music
A history of Jamaica's contribution to world culture--reggae--traces the history of the form from African rhythms to the slums of Kingston and the international recording industry.
Reggae
The story of Jamaican music - truly an urban folk music - that has conquered the world and rocked successive generations. Although it originated on the streets of Kingston, it has remained on the streets wherever it has roamed, London, Birmingham or New York.
The Rough Guide to Men's Health (2nd edition)
Spiralling work stress, junk food overload, and makeover madness all make staying healthy seem a taller order than ever before. The Rough Guide to Men's Health provides you with everything you need to know to ensure your lifestyle isn't at war with your health. Avoiding flabby waffle and well being puritanism, features include: - Wherever, whenever - down-to-earth health advice whether you are in the kitchen, the bedroom, the gym, out on the town or simply looking in the mirror; - How to improve performance - life coach strategies aimed at optimizing your outlook so you can feel your best every day; - Wear and tear - identifying the causes of health problems and what to do about them, with "how it works" features on key problem areas like the back and gut and how to cope with sport's injuries, and; - Tooling up: getting back into shape, sex and relationships, returning to work, and staying sane plus the low down on supplements. Now available in ePub format
A Life in Football: My Autobiography
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Wrighty's characteristic honesty means his book is far more engrossing than most bland football memoirs' Sunday Times Ian Wright, Arsenal legend, England striker and TV pundit extraordinaire, is one of the most interesting and relevant figures in modern football. His journey from a South London council estate to national treasure is everybody's dream. From Sunday morning football directly to Crystal Palace; from 'boring, boring Arsenal' to inside the Wenger Revolution; from Saturday afternoons on the pitch to Saturday evenings on primetime television; from a week in prison to inspiring youth offenders, Ian will reveal all about his extraordinary life and career. Ian will also frankly discuss how retirement affects footballers, why George Graham deserves a statue, social media, why music matters, breaking Arsenal's goal-scoring record, racism, the unadulterated joy of playing alongside Dennis Bergkamp and, of course, what he thinks of Tottenham. Not a standard footballer's autobiography, Ian Wright's memoir is a thoughtful and gripping insight into a Highbury Hero and one of the greatest sports stars of recent years.
Rod Stewart
Illustrated throughout with classic and often rare photographs, this biography showcases both the laudable and the lamentable aspects of the wannabe-Scotsman''s career - the music, the clothes, the football and, of course, the women.'
Leader
Having achieved only minor success as Paul Gadd and Paul Raven, the newly renamed Gary Glitter was warned he was too old to be a star. Proving them wrong, he became a pop star in the 1970s, with 12 consecutive top ten singles with I Love You Love selling over one million copies. Gary Glitter was a landmark of the decade with his silver platform shoes, tight glittering outfits and outrageous stage act. By 1980 he was an addict, bankrupt and after attempting suicide he went into self-imposed exile. He is now making a come back with a new six album deal and tours of the UK. This book is his personal biography and an insight into the 70s rock scene.
Homecoming
'A remarkable oral history of black postwar British life... Homecoming is an extraordinary and compelling book' Daily Telegraph Homecoming draws on over a hundred first-hand interviews, archival recordings and memoirs by the women and men who came to Britain from the West Indies between the late 1940s and the early 1960s. In their own words, we witness the transition from the optimism of the first post-war arrivals to the race riots of the late 1950s. We hear from nurses in Manchester; bus drivers in Bristol; seamstresses in Birmingham; teachers in Croydon; dockers in Cardiff; inter-racial lovers in High Wycombe, and Carnival Queens in Leeds. These are stories of hope and regret, of triumphs and challenges, brimming with humour, anger and wisdom. Together, they reveal a rich tapestry of Caribbean British lives. Homecoming is an unforgettable portrait of a generation, which brilliantly illuminates an essential and much-misunderstood chapter of our history. ** A BBC Radio 4 Book of the Week** **A Daily Telegraph Book of the Year**
The Rough Guide to Running
The Rough Guide to Running will propel you ahead of the pack with a power brew of reliable guidance and inspirational tips. The guide includes the basics from good running technique, goal setting and motivation to schedules, preparation and how to deal with injuries and strains. You�ll find the low-down from our team of professional runners, coaches, health experts, including a nutritionist and an osteopath as well as the best advise on running shoes, clothes, accessories and gadgets, and where to buy them. They�re all covered, from fun runs and charity runs to clubs, competitive racing, marathons and best running events around the world. Whether you have already notched up many miles or are a beginner taking your first steps in this addictive pastime, you need this book. Stay ahead of the pack with The Rough Guide to Running!
