Rock Star 1

Author : Kelly Starling Lyons
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2017-09-19
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780448487519

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Rock Star #1 by Kelly Starling Lyons Pdf

Fans of Princess Posey and Ivy and Bean will enjoy engaging with science-loving Jada Jones in this easy-to-read chapter book. When Jada Jones's best friend moves away, school feels like the last place she wants to be. She'd much rather wander outside looking for cool rocks to add to her collection, since finding rocks is much easier than finding friends. So when Jada's teacher announces a class project on rocks and minerals, Jada finally feels like she's in her element. The only problem: one of her teammates doesn't seem to like any of Jada's ideas. She doesn't seem to like Jada all that much, either. Can Jada figure out a way to make a winning science project and a new friend? The early chapter book bridges between leveled readers and chapter books for fluent readers adjusting to the chapter book format. At about 5,000 words, with short chapters and two-color art on almost every page, it will appeal to this unique reader. The two-color art throughout will help readers transition from the familiar four-color art of leveled readers and ease them into black-and-white chapter books.

Author : Kelly Starling Lyons
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2017-09-19
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781524783914

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Rock Star #1 by Kelly Starling Lyons Pdf

Fans of Princess Posey and Ivy and Bean will enjoy engaging with science-loving Jada Jones in this easy-to-read chapter book. When Jada Jones's best friend moves away, school feels like the last place she wants to be. She'd much rather wander outside looking for cool rocks to add to her collection, since finding rocks is much easier than finding friends. So when Jada's teacher announces a class project on rocks and minerals, Jada finally feels like she's in her element. The only problem: one of her teammates doesn't seem to like any of Jada's ideas. She doesn't seem to like Jada all that much, either. Can Jada figure out a way to make a winning science project and a new friend? The early chapter book bridges between leveled readers and chapter books for fluent readers adjusting to the chapter book format. At about 5,000 words, with short chapters and two-color art on almost every page, it will appeal to this unique reader. The two-color art throughout will help readers transition from the familiar four-color art of leveled readers and ease them into black-and-white chapter books.

Author : Tiffanie DeBartolo
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2005-09-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781402250392

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How to Kill a Rock Star by Tiffanie DeBartolo Pdf

"Funny, tender, edgy. I wanted the love story to go on forever."—Joan Johnston, bestselling author of No Longer a Stranger Written in the wonderfully honest, edgy, and hilarious voice she perfected in God-Shaped Hole, Tiffanie DeBartolo shines in a passionate new story of music, love, and sacrifice. Eliza Caelum, a young music journalist, is finally getting her footing in New York when she meets Paul Hudson, a talented songwriter and lead singer of the band Bananafish. They soon realize they share more than a reverence for rock music and plunge headlong into love. When Bananafish is signed by a big corporate label, and Paul is on his way to becoming a major rock star, Eliza's past forces her to make a heartbreaking decision that might be the key to Paul's sudden disappearance. A layered and emotional look into the world of music, this raw summer read will resonate with readers who loved Daisy Jones & the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Praise for Tiffanie DeBartolo's God-Shaped Hole: "From highs to heartbreak, DeBartolo conjures an affair to remember."—People "Honest, raw, and engaging."—Booklist "This generation's Love Story."—Kirkus Reviews

Author : S. M. Shade
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2019-10-22
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1700540130

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Rock Star, Interrupted by S. M. Shade Pdf

I found my stillness, my space between breaths, when I was a kid. The answer is simple. If it hurts, I pour music on it.After years of hard work, it's finally happening. Tragic has a number one album and we've gone from being discussed as one hit wonders to hearing words like meteoric mentioned alongside our name. With two tours planned and another album on its way, we have a lot to look forward to. Playing in a different city every night, the shimmer and roar of the crowd, after parties and endless women.My lifelong dream is in the palm of my hand until one phone call leaves everything hanging in the balance.

Author : Lisa Tolin
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2022-08-02
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781984814210

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How to Be a Rock Star by Lisa Tolin Pdf

In this hilarious, tongue-in-cheek picture book debut, one little kid who really loves to rock and roll explains everything there is to know about starting a rock band. “A joyous, raucous must-have manual for little rock stars everywhere.” —Savannah Guthrie, Today show co-anchor Becoming a rock star isn't easy—especially if you're a kid. From finding the right instrument, to mastering the best dance moves, to taking your band on the road, there's a lot to consider! And that's not to mention dealing with critics, crazed fans, and a little brother with a chocolate milk problem . . . Luckily, this book has everything you need to know to make it big. This giggle-inducing guide to aspiring rock and rollers, chock-full of laugh-out-loud illustrations, is sure to leave readers both young and young at heart shouting for an encore! “Kids who rock and parents who love them will cheer this fun, and very funny, picture book how-to guide for starting a band.” —Laurie Berkner, children’s recording artist

Author : Ted Demopoulos
Publisher : Morgan James Publishing
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2017-06-13
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781683504832

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Infosec Rock Star by Ted Demopoulos Pdf

Have you noticed that some people in infosec simply have more success than others, however they may define success? Some people are simply more listened too, more prominent, make more of a difference, have more flexibility with work, more freedom, choices of the best projects, and yes, make more money. They are not just lucky. They make their luck. The most successful are not necessarily the most technical, although technical or "geek" skills are essential. They are an absolute must, and we naturally build technical skills through experience. They are essential, but not for Rock Star level success. The most successful, the Infosec Rock Stars, have a slew of other equally valuable skills, ones most people never develop nor even understand. They include skills such as self direction, communication, business understanding, leadership, time management, project management, influence, negotiation, results orientation, and lots more . . . Infosec Rock Star will start you on your journey of mastering these skills and the journey of moving toward Rock Star status and all its benefits. Maybe you think you can’t be a Rock Star, but everyone can MOVE towards it and reap the benefits of vastly increased success. Remember, “Geek” will only get you so far . . .

Author : Ryan Blair
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2016-10-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781101980576

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Rock Bottom to Rock Star by Ryan Blair Pdf

Can you remember that one time you got recognized or someone thanked you for your contribution to their life? You were a rock star, even for just one second. This book isn't about a charmed path to success or some untouchable fairy tale that nobody can relate to-this is about going from rock bottom to rock star, something that everybody can relate to. In his first book, Blair shared the brutally honest story of how he went from an at-risk youth, sleeping on a mattress on the floor of a shack, to a self-made multimillionaire by his early twenties. As his story became a national sensation, fans started asking him how they too could become entrepreneurs, take their careers to the next level, and achieve financial freedom. Rock Bottom to Rock Star answers those questions. Blair has battled extreme obstacles: life as a former gang member, balancing a demanding career with single parenthood, building and selling multiple companies, and making and losing tens of millions of dollars (sometimes all in one day). He wants to help others avoid the mistakes he made in the school of hard knocks, so he has compiled his unique advice for going from rock bottom to rock star in whatever field you chose to pursue. Much of his advice is counterintuitive, and definitely not what you would learn in business school. Here's one example: "Don't believe your own hype. The moment you start celebrating, you've left the stage. It wasn't celebration that made you a rock star. It was hard work." If you're serious about making the most of your life and you're ready to become the "rock star next door" instead of just looking up to them, this may be the most rewarding book you'll ever read.

Author : Melissa Riddell
Publisher : Melissa Riddell
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2023-06-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Running From the Rockstar by Melissa Riddell Pdf

Love can be a neverending storm of pain or a second chance at life. Paxton Ross is a kid from the wrong side of the tracks. Finding his father dead in a seedy motel room due to an overdose, sixteen-year-old Paxton suddenly becomes homeless and destitute. Terri Kingston is a girl who seems to have everything: a lavish lifestyle, a good school, a perfect family. Except outside appearances can be deceiving. What she needs most—love and acceptance—has always been denied. When Terri and Paxton meet during their teen years, their worlds collide into a messy, beautiful, forbidden love. But Terri’s parents tear them apart for twelve years. When they run into each other again, things have changed, and not for the better. Will they get a second chance to find true love, or will the temptations of the rockstar world rip them apart once more?

Author : Shaun Ryder
Publisher : Atlantic Books
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2021-10-07
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781838953263

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How to Be a Rock Star by Shaun Ryder Pdf

THE TOP TEN BESTSELLER 'Candid, brilliant and bizarre' Guardian 'Stories about the frontman and his bandmates are legion ... [like] Peter Kay with menaces' The Sunday Times As lead singer of Happy Mondays and Black Grape, Shaun Ryder was the Keith Richards and Mick Jagger of his generation. A true rebel, who formed and led not one but two seminal bands, he's had number-one albums, headlined Glastonbury, toured the world numerous times, taken every drug under the sun, been through rehab - and come out the other side as a national treasure. Now, for the first time, Shaun lifts the lid on the real inside story of how to be a rock star. With insights from three decades touring the world, which took him from Salford to San Francisco, from playing working men's clubs to headlining Glastonbury and playing in front of the biggest festival crowd the world has ever seen, in Brazil, in the middle of thunderstorm. From recording your first demo tape to having a number-one album, Shaun gives a fly-on-the-wall look at the rock 'n' roll lifestyle - warts and all: how to be a rock star - and also how not to be a rock star. From numerous Top of the Pops appearances to being banned from live TV, from being a figurehead of the acid-house scene to hanging out backstage with the Rolling Stones, Shaun has seen it all. In this book he pulls the curtain back on the debauchery of the tour bus, ridiculous riders, run-ins with record companies, drug dealers and the mafia, and how he forged the most remarkable comeback of all time. 'There are enough stories about Happy Mondays to keep people talking about them forever. Bands live on through the myth really, myth and legend' (Steve Lamacq)

Author : Blake Nelson
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 159 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2006-04-06
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781101157435

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Rock Star Superstar by Blake Nelson Pdf

Music is Pete's life. From playing in a jazz band to jamming at 2 AM with his guitar-playing dad, Pete is almost never without his bass. He's sure his treasured Fender Precision bass, along with his vow never to be a sell-out, will lead him to a record deal one day. Then he meets the Carlisle brothers. They can't sing and they can barely play their instruments, but somehow they have a following. And they desperately need a bass player. Pete can play circles around these amateurs, but there's a raw power to their sound that's surprisingly appealing. He can't resist, and he joins The Tiny Masters of Today. When the band gets a chance at real superstardom, Pete wonders if he's ready for the big leagues. He knows the quality of the music should come first... but who knew selling out could be so much fun? Blake Nelson's riveting novel shows the realities of life in a band, and all the temptations that come with it.

Author : Heinz Zak
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Mountaineers
ISBN : UOM:39015041743108

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Rock Stars by Heinz Zak Pdf

Author : Tom McLaughlin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2019-07-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0192759000

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The Accidental Rock Star by Tom McLaughlin Pdf

All Ollie ever wanted was to become famous, and now he's a ROCK STAR! This is the crazy story of how it all happened . . .

Author : Roslyn Hardy Holcomb
Publisher : Genesis Press, Inc.
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2009-04-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781585715305

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Rock Star by Roslyn Hardy Holcomb Pdf

How does an LA sophisticate like rock star Bryan Spencer woo a small-town African-American girl like Callie Lawson? Bryan has come to a small Alabama town to recover after the death of his best friend. The small town is suffocating him until he meets Callie, triggering a contest between LA sin and Southern Sunday school. Bryan and Callie must overcome racial issues, the treacherous nature of the entertainment industry and the clash between urban sophistication and rural values if they are going to stay together.

Author : Chris J Reed
Publisher : Evolve Global Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2020-04-14
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781647645328

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How to Become a LinkedIn Rock Star by Chris J Reed Pdf

From front-page notoriety and being fired from his job to becoming a Singaporean citizen and LinkedIn’s most recommended CEO, entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and best-selling author. This is about his journey of how LinkedIn changed Chris J Reed's life and how to make other entrepreneurs into LinkedIn Rock Stars. Chris loves to share his entrepreneurial journey and how he became both famous and infamous through the power of LinkedIn. The tips, tricks, hacks, and lessons he shares in this, his fourth best-selling book, anyone can use to achieve their own Rock Star success. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, CEO, job seeker, graduate, keynote speaker, someone seeking to move country or get a promotion, or maybe you wish to enhance your personal brand, become a thought leader, or win new clients, new funding, or new employees—you can do everything on LinkedIn that you wish and achieve your professional goals. This book is the culmination of over a decade of Chris's experience of using LinkedIn globally to find clients both for himself through his acclaimed firm, Black Marketing, and for his clients across the world. This book incorporates the best of his three previous international best-selling books—LinkedIn Mastery for Entrepreneurs, Personal Branding for Entrepreneurs, and Social Selling Mastery for Entrepreneurs, as well as updates on all the tips and advice, so you, too, can become a LinkedIn Rock Star.

Author : Landon Palmer
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2020-06-30
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780190888435

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Rock Star/Movie Star by Landon Palmer Pdf

During the mid-1950s, when Hollywood found itself struggling to compete within an expanding entertainment media landscape, certain producers and studios saw an opportunity in making films that showcased performances by rock 'n' roll stars. Rock stars eventually found cinema to be a useful space to extend their creative practices, and the motion picture and recording industries increasingly saw cinematic rock stardom as a profitable means to connect multiple media properties. Indeed, casting rock stars for film provided a tool for bridging new relationships across media industries and practices. From Elvis Presley to Madonna, this book examines the casting rock stars in films. In so doing, Rock Star/Movie Star offers a new perspective on the role of stardom within the convergence of media industries. While hardly the first popular music culture to see its stars making the transition to screen, the timing of rock's emergence and its staying power within popular culture proved fortuitous for a motion picture business searching for its place in the face of continuous technological and cultural change. At the same time, a post-star-system film industry provided a welcoming context for rock stars who have valued authenticity, creative autonomy, and personal expression. This book uses illuminating archival resources to demonstrate how rock stars have often proven themselves to be prominent film workers exploring this terrain of platforms old and new - ideal media laborers whose power lies in the fact that they are rarely recognized as such. Combining star studies with media industry studies, this book proposes an integrated methodology for writing media history that combines the actions of individuals and the practices of industries. It demonstrates how stars have operated as both the gravitational center of media production as well as social actors who have taken on a decisive role in the purposes to which their images are used.