Boyz Two Men

Author : Maria Sherman
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2020-07-21
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780762468904

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Larger Than Life by Maria Sherman Pdf

This nostalgic, fully-illustrated history of boy bands -- written by culture critic and boy band stan Maria Sherman -- is a must-have for diehard fans of the genre and beyond. The music, the fans, the choreography, the clothes, the merch, the hair. Long after Beatlemania came and went, a new unstoppable boy band era emerged. Fueled by good looks and even greater hooks, the pop phenomenon that dominated the '80s, '90s, and 2000s has left a long-lasting mark on culture, and it's time we celebrate it. Written by super fan Maria Sherman for stans and curious parties alike, Larger Than Life is the definitive guide to boy bands, delivered with a mix of serious obsession and tongue-in-cheek humor. Larger Than Life begins with a brief history of male vocal groups, spotlighting The Beatles, the Jackson 5, and Menudo before diving into the building blocks of these beloved acts in "Boy Bands 101." She also focuses on artists like New Edition, New Kids on the Block, Backstreet Boys, *NSYNC, One Direction, and BTS before ending with an interrogation into the future of boy bands. Included throughout are Tiger Beat-inspired illustrations, capsule histories of the swoon-iest groups, in-depth investigations into one-hit wonders, and sidebars dedicated to conspiracy theories, dating, in-fighting, haters, fan fiction, fashion (Justin and Britney in denim, of course), and so much more. Informative, affectionate, funny, and never, ever fan-shaming, Larger Than Life is the first and only text of its kind: the ultimate celebration of boy bands and proof that this once maligned music can never go unappreciated.

Author : David Forbes
Publisher : Peter Lang
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Education
ISBN : 0820455369

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Boyz 2 Buddhas by David Forbes Pdf

Is conventional masculinity hazardous to young men's health? Boyz 2 Buddhas proposes that mindfulness meditation can help male teens deal with the unhealthy pressures of growing up today. After examining high school football - a popular activity that evokes troublesome aspects of male consciousness and behavior - David Forbes describes a meditation and discussion group he held with urban high school football players. The students meditated in order to play football in the zone, a state of higher awareness. Along the way they also learned to live their lives in the same manner, resulting in a more mindful, healthy way of growing up to be men. The counseling model illustrated in this book blends popular culture with contemplative practice, and addresses young men's need for greater personal meaning.

Author : Bryan Fischer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2017-12-20
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1935932047

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The Boy to Man Book by Bryan Fischer Pdf

Author : Daniel James Brown
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2013-06-04
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781101622742

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The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown Pdf

Now a Major Motion Picture Directed by George Clooney The #1 New York Times–bestselling story about the American Olympic rowing triumph in Nazi Germany—from the author of Facing the Mountain. For readers of Unbroken, out of the depths of the Depression comes an irresistible story about beating the odds and finding hope in the most desperate of times—the improbable, intimate account of how nine working-class boys from the American West showed the world at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin what true grit really meant. It was an unlikely quest from the start. With a team composed of the sons of loggers, shipyard workers, and farmers, the University of Washington’s eight-oar crew team was never expected to defeat the elite teams of the East Coast and Great Britain, yet they did, going on to shock the world by defeating the German team rowing for Adolf Hitler. The emotional heart of the tale lies with Joe Rantz, a teenager without family or prospects, who rows not only to regain his shattered self-regard but also to find a real place for himself in the world. Drawing on the boys’ own journals and vivid memories of a once-in-a-lifetime shared dream, Brown has created an unforgettable portrait of an era, a celebration of a remarkable achievement, and a chronicle of one extraordinary young man’s personal quest.

Author : Fred Bronson
Publisher : Random House Digital, Inc.
Page : 992 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Music
ISBN : 0823076776

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The Billboard Book of Number One Hits by Fred Bronson Pdf

Provides lists of hit songs by date with information on the artist, songwriter, producer, label, and offering interviews with popular artists.

Author : Anthony J. Fonseca,Melissa Ursula Dawn Goldsmith
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2021-09-09
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781440874888

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Listen to Hip Hop! by Anthony J. Fonseca,Melissa Ursula Dawn Goldsmith Pdf

Listen to Hip Hop! Exploring a Musical Genre provides an overview of hip-hop music for scholars and fans of the genre, with a focus on 50 defining artists, songs, and albums. Listen to Hip Hop! Exploring a Musical Genre explores non-rap hip hop music, and as such it serves as a compliment to Listen to Rap! Exploring a Musical Genre (Greenwood Press, Anthony J. Fonseca, 2019), which discussed at length 50 must-hear rap artists, albums, and songs. This book aims to provide a close listening/reading of a diverse set of songs and lyrics by a variety of artists who represent different styles outside of rap music. Most entries focus on specific songs, carefully analyzing and deconstructing musical elements, discussing their sound, and paying close attention to instrumentation and production values—including sampling, a staple of rap and an element used in some hip hop dance songs. Though some of the artists included may be normally associated with other musical genres and use hip hop elements sparingly, those in this book have achieved iconic status. Finally, sections on the background and history of hip hop, hip hop's impact on popular culture, and the legacy of hip hop provide context through which readers can approach the entries.

Author : Karah-Leigh Hancock
Publisher : Epic Ink Books
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2024-07-23
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9780760390146

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Boy Bands Ultimate Trivia Book by Karah-Leigh Hancock Pdf

Packed with hundreds of trivia questions, the Boy Bands Ultimate Trivia Book will test the expertise of every superfan.

Author : James Masterton
Publisher : James Masterton
Page : 530 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-06
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780463270998

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Chart Watch UK - Hits of 1988 by James Masterton Pdf

From the longest-serving music columnist online comes this comprehensive account of the Top 40 hit singles of 1988. Every artist to land a hit single during the year is documented and every one of their hits is catalogued. A full account of who made the charts, when, and most importantly why. The year when Kylie Minogue was transformed from Australian soap actress to global chart superstar. The year which saw House Music change the world. The year of Yazz, of S-Express, but also of Glen Medeiros. And the year which ended with Cliff redefining Christmas songs forever. The essential guide to a fascinating year in pop music, and the perfect reference book for any self-respecting 80s music fan.

Author : Thomas Harrison
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2011-06-16
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780313379437

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Music of the 1990s by Thomas Harrison Pdf

Red Hot Chili Peppers, Goo Goo Dolls, Nirvana, Green Day, Mariah Carey, Notorious B.I.G., Billy Ray Cyrus, Backstreet Boys... the list goes on. Meet all the 1990s' essential musical artists in one insightful volume. During the 1990s, musical genres became more commercialized than ever—and that was just one of the many changes that characterized the decade. Music of the 1990s offers a detailed and wide-ranging view of the important music of the '90s, identifying the artists and the important compositions—popular, classical, and jazz—that helped shape the period. The book focuses on key artists in specific genres in popular music, including pop, hard rock/heavy metal, rock, and country. Specialized genres are examined as well, in a chapter that discusses prominent artists and composers in musical theater, jazz, popular Christian music, and classical music. Among other topics, the book looks at the growth of urban-based rap and other popular music in the context of the rise of music television. Hard rock and heavy metal are also examined within the music video idiom. New trends in mainstream rock and country music are explored as well.

Author : Jonathan P. D. Abrams
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Basketball draft
ISBN : 9780804139250

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Boys Among Men by Jonathan P. D. Abrams Pdf

Explores the trend of teenage basketball stars skipping college and making the transition to playing professionally, resulting in the 2005 age limit instituted by the NBA, mandating that all players must attend college or another developmental program for at least a year.

Author : New York Public Library. Music Division
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 980 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Music
ISBN : UOM:39015040456405

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Bibliographic Guide to Music by New York Public Library. Music Division Pdf

Author : Leah Furman
Publisher : St. Martin's Griffin
Page : 155 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2001-07-06
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781466805613

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Sisqo by Leah Furman Pdf

This stunning biography of Sisqo follows "The Man Behind the Thong's" life and career. Sisqo broke into the music scene with his top five album, Unleash The Dragon and never before has the music scene been faced with such a dynamic cross-over artist. Sisqo's life however, has not always been a success story. He was ravaged by media scandal when his former band Dru Hill had to go to court to be released from their recording contract with Island Records after allegations of violence against the bands manager by record executives. However, Sisqo has risen above this to go on to be one of the hottest rap artists on the scene. Named one of Vibe Magazine's 100 Most Influential People, Sisqo is a force to reckon with,. In Sisqo: The Man Behind the Thong, Leah Furman finds the man inside the reigning master of the rap world.

Author : Norman Abjorensen
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 695 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2017-05-25
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781538102152

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Historical Dictionary of Popular Music by Norman Abjorensen Pdf

This book seeks to trace the rise of popular music, identify its key figures and track the origins and development of its multiple genres and styles, all the while seeking to establish historical context. It is, fundamentally, a ready reference guide to the broad field of popular music over the past two centuries. It has become a truism that popular music, so pervasive in the modern world, constitutes a soundtrack to our lives – a constant though changing presence as we cross thresholds and grow from children to teenagers to adults. But it has become more than a soundtrack; it has become a narrative. Not just an accompaniment to our daily lives but incorporating our lives, our sense of identity, our lived experiences, into it. We have become part of the music just as the music has become part of us. The Historical Dictionary of Popular Music contains a chronology, an introduction, an appendix, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 1000 cross-referenced entries on major figures across genres, definitions of genres, technical innovations and surveys of countries and regions. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about popular music.

Author : David K. Far-El
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780557705184

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Bet, Dbrad & Me by David K. Far-El Pdf

Author : James E. Perone
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2021-02-23
Category : Music
ISBN : 9798216112013

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Listen to Soul! by James E. Perone Pdf

Listen to Soul! Exploring a Musical Genre provides an overview of soul music for fans of the genre, with a focus on 50 must-hear singers, songs, and albums that define it. Listen to Soul! Exploring a Musical Genre provides both an overview and a critical analysis of what makes soul music in the United States. A list of 50 songs, albums, and musicians includes many of the best-known hits of the past and present as well as several important popular successes that are not necessarily on the "best-of" lists in other books. Like the other books in this series, this volume includes a background chapter followed by a chapter that contains 50 critical essays on must-hear albums, songs, and singers, approximately 1,500 words each. Chapters on the impact of soul music on popular culture and the legacy of the genre further explain the impact of these seminal compositions and musicians. This volume additionally includes a greater focus on soul music as a genre, making it a stand-out title on the topic for high school and college readers.