Download or read book Meet Me Backstage written by MJ Ray and published by MJ Ray. This book was released on 2022-05-31 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I can’t talk to boys. But theres only one I want to talk to. Why did I have to fall for the brooding drummer? Talking has never been my strong suit. Anxiety holds me back from expressing myself. But music... oh, music speaks the words I can't. It consumes me, it fills my soul. But the thought of performing in front of an audience terrifies me, turning something that eases my stress into a source of fear. Then there's Cooper. I've had a secret crush on him for years and now were thrown together as we're forced to work on the school music show. Spending time with Cooper, I find he's the one person I can talk to, my safe haven in a world of silence. But it’s wrong to lie to him. I need to tell him the truth. "Meet Me Backstage" takes you on an emotional rollercoaster, the fourth book in the captivating Arrowsmith High series. Prepare for a brooding main character, a resilient heroine battling mental health issues, and characters who push themselves to become more than they thought possible. MJ Ray weaves a spellbinding YA romance that will tug at your heartstrings. If you're wanting a story that tackles real-life challenges, while still being fun, this book is a must-read. Don't miss your chance to experience the magic of "Meet Me Backstage." Buy your copy now and immerse yourself in a tale that will resonate with your soul.
Download or read book Meet Me in the Bathroom written by Lizzy Goodman and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2017-05-23 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Named a Best Book of 2017 by NPR and GQ Joining the ranks of the classics Please Kill Me, Our Band Could Be Your Life, and Can’t Stop Won’t Stop, an intriguing oral history of the post-9/11 decline of the old-guard music industry and rebirth of the New York rock scene, led by a group of iconoclastic rock bands. In the second half of the twentieth-century New York was the source of new sounds, including the Greenwich Village folk scene, punk and new wave, and hip-hop. But as the end of the millennium neared, cutting-edge bands began emerging from Seattle, Austin, and London, pushing New York further from the epicenter. The behemoth music industry, too, found itself in free fall, under siege from technology. Then 9/11/2001 plunged the country into a state of uncertainty and war—and a dozen New York City bands that had been honing their sound and style in relative obscurity suddenly became symbols of glamour for a young, web-savvy, forward-looking generation in need of an anthem. Meet Me in the Bathroom charts the transformation of the New York music scene in the first decade of the 2000s, the bands behind it—including The Strokes, The Yeah Yeah Yeahs, LCD Soundsystem, Interpol, and Vampire Weekend—and the cultural forces that shaped it, from the Internet to a booming real estate market that forced artists out of the Lower East Side to Williamsburg. Drawing on 200 original interviews with James Murphy, Julian Casablancas, Karen O, Ezra Koenig, and many others musicians, artists, journalists, bloggers, photographers, managers, music executives, groupies, models, movie stars, and DJs who lived through this explosive time, journalist Lizzy Goodman offers a fascinating portrait of a time and a place that gave birth to a new era in modern rock-and-roll.
Download or read book Meet Me at the Bus Stop written by M. J. Ray and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2020-11-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rosie has had enough high school drama to last her a lifetime. Bullied by the mean girls at her previous school she hopes the new school will be different. After all, this is a chance for her to start fresh and become whoever she wants to be. And though she isn't confident in her looks, she knows that her brilliant mind can be an asset in her new life.However, her goals begin to shift when she meets Liam, the most popular boy at her school, but someone with a bad reputation...Liam has spent his school career feeling misunderstood. With a hard outer shell, he spends his days in detention and getting into trouble. But he knows that he needs to improve his reputation in order to graduate. And what better way to do that than asking out the new girl?Liam asks Rosie to form an alliance and pretend to be his girlfriend. For her, it's a chance at being the one thing she wasn't at her old school: popular. And for him, it's a way to gain the trust and admiration of his teachers. But what begins as a simple arrangement becomes something much more complicated...As the first in its series, MJ Ray's "Meet Me at the Bus Stop" serves as a lovely and exciting introduction to charismatic characters and an intriguing story. For those looking for a sweet young adult romance, this is the perfect novel.Suitable for ages 13 to any age!
Download or read book The Ballad Untold written by Mandy Anstine and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2008-12 with total page 536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Harmony Rae... With her long, blonde hair, body made for sin, and the voice of a mythical siren; Harmony is the epitome of a ROCK STAR. The mother of two beautiful sons, the wife of a supportive, handsome man. It would seem that the world is her's for the taking...that is until her past comes crashing back in the form of a brooding, sexy ROCK STAR... Adrian Gillette... Leaving the love of his life behind to become a ROCK GOD...he can't take watching Harmony from a far anymore. So moving back to The City of Angels, he plans to win back her heart...and to finally find out what's hiding behind her eyes...
Download or read book Messages from Spirit written by Colette Baron-Reid and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2010-09-07 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A mother receives an undeniable message of love from her deceased son A series of meaningful coincidences appear to save a life; A conversation overheard between strangers delivers a life-altering personal message to a bystander; A dream warns a woman of a wounded animal miles away; A reading of oracle cards prepares a daughter for an impending tragedy....Extraordinary? Unusual? It's not! Messages from Spirit are received every day by ordinary people in a multitude of ways. We are made of, and surrounded by, an all-knowing Divine field of intelligence that is just waiting to guide us and give us help whenever we ask for it. We just need to learn how to enter the conversation and understand the dialogue. So how do we ask? How do we receive and interpret the answers? By exploring ancient methods in a modern context of connecting to the Divine, renowned intuitive counselor and best-selling author Colette Baron-Reid shows you magical, fun, and practical methods that will enable you to delve into your own dialogue with Spirit. She'll take you on a mysterious and enlightening journey that will shake up your perspective, stir your curiosity, and prepare you for a Divine conversation that will forever change your understanding of the world around you.
Download or read book Getting Past the Tears written by K.L. Smith and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2020-02-07 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Getting Past the Tears is a fictional novel that tells of how lives were affected by the war in Vietnam. It is set in Eastern North Carolina and Southern Virginia during the late 1960s and into the twenty-first century. It is the fifth and final book in the series. Getting Past the Tears continues the story where Gardenia Lane ends. Kay Peel was happily married to her childhood sweetheart. Their lives were interrupted when her husband was drafted into the army and deployed to Vietnam. When the messengers arrived to notify Kay that her husband had been killed in action, she felt cheated out of the life they had planned. She leans on God, her friends, and her late husband's family to help her through her grief and broken heart. She decides to concentrate on her job as a registered nurse and close her heart to love to avoid having her heart broken again. Quint Sterling is a handsome doctor who had served in Vietnam. When he returned home from Vietnam, he found that his wife had not waited for him. He was welcomed home with divorce papers. His heart and dreams were shattered. He swore off women for fear of being hurt again. God has other plans for Kay and Quint. When the pretty young widow and the handsome doctor meet, there is an instant attraction between them. Even though Quint is fifteen years older than Kay, the couple bonds. It is as if their broken hearts reach out to each other. Neither of them is looking for love. They become close friends. Their friendship becomes the most important part of their lives. This is a story of how love can mend broken hearts and restore broken dreams. Through God's love, the couple realizes that what's gone is gone. Their hearts heal by letting go of the past and moving forward in love. True love conquers all. They find that love is more joyful the second time around.
Download or read book Really Really Really Really Weird Stories written by John Shirley and published by Night Shade Books. This book was released on 2021-11-23 with total page 455 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John Shirley takes us on a journey from the mildly bizarre to the downright weird and then some in this, his latest collection of short fiction. The book incorporates some of Shirley's classic stories along with some revised and hard to find material and is highlighted by nine never before published works. A must have for the Shirley reader or collector. Includes art work by Alan M. Clark. Skyhorse Publishing, under our Night Shade and Talos imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of titles for readers interested in science fiction (space opera, time travel, hard SF, alien invasion, near-future dystopia), fantasy (grimdark, sword and sorcery, contemporary urban fantasy, steampunk, alternative history), and horror (zombies, vampires, and the occult and supernatural), and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller, a national bestseller, or a Hugo or Nebula award-winner, we are committed to publishing quality books from a diverse group of authors.
Download or read book Because I Have Been Given Much written by Bob Turney and published by Waterside Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bob Turney was raised on a notorious housing estate in South London, England. At age 15 he was consigned to the scrap heap by an education system that labelled him 'educationally subnormal'. Engulfed by a life of crime from an early age, he graduated to the fringes of organized crime and spent over 20 years drifting in and out of prisons and institutions. Today Bob's life is completely different. As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, he has held many callings including Ward Mission Leader, Stake Sunday School President - and has served in an Elders' Quorum Presidency, as High Priest Group Leader and on the High Council in three Bishoprics. Working within the UK Criminal Justice System and frequently with difficult and damaged people, Bob Turney has gained a unique reputation as someone who has 'crossed over the tracks', triumphed against huge odds and become an inspiration to other people looking to do the same. Building on three earlier books, he now tells of the role that faith has played in his life and how he and his wife Sue enjoy the benefits that flow from their Temple marriage, including five children, two grandchildren - and counting!
Download or read book The Perfect Guy written by Ann Herrick and published by Hard Shell Word Factory. This book was released on 2005-06 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 15-year-old Rebecca is excited when her mother marries again. She thinks her new stepfather's son will be the perfect boyfriend.
Download or read book Groundbreaking Magic written by Martha Blanding and published by Disney Electronic Content. This book was released on 2024-10-01 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An empowering and moving story of a young woman from South Central Los Angeles (Watts and Compton) who took a chance, defied the odds, and became the first-ever Black American to achieve a half-century-long career with The Walt Disney Company. Disneyland was groundbreaking when it opened in 1955 and continues to possess a legacy of being a trend setter in both the world of themed, immersive, entertainment and workplace culture, experiences, and training. Although change was inevitable it didn’t always come easy. Here is the incredible story of a young woman from South Central Los Angeles (Watts and Compton) who took a chance, defied the odds, and became the first-ever Black American to achieve a half-century-long career with The Walt Disney Company. When Martha Blanding started working at Disneyland Park in 1971, it was already a wildly successful and internationally beloved travel destination that had welcomed more than 100 million guests. This book is a personal journey through fifty years of Disneyland as told like never before . . . through the eyes and perspective of a successful Black woman who was indeed an example of Groundbreaking Magic. This book tells how a twenty-year-old college student came to work in Walt Disney’s original theme park during the racially charged era of the early 1970s, starting as the park’s first Black tour guide and eventually overseeing multi-million dollar generating merchandise-based events, many featuring globally acclaimed artists and celebrities. Martha also had a unique vantage point as she saw how societal changes impacted and changed Disneyland while she helped make much of that change possible. In addition to all the Disney pixie dust, an incredibly loving, resilient, and close American family is at the heart of this book. With her bedrock parents who had joined the Great Migration out of the Deep South, her family witnessed firsthand some of our country’s most shameful events while never faltering in their faith or pride in being Black Americans. Part memoir and part cultural history, Groundbreaking Magic is sweet, insightful, sometimes blunt, occasionally heartbreaking, and often funny and surprising, providing the first-ever account of Disney history as seen through the eyes of “Martha B.”
Download or read book Battle of the Bands written by Eric Smith and published by Candlewick Press. This book was released on 2021-09-07 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fifteen young adult authors and one real-life rock star band together for one epic—and interconnected—take on a memorable high school rite of passage. A daughter of rock ’n’ roll royalty has a secret crush. A lonely ticket taker worries about his sister. An almost-famous songwriter nurses old wounds. A stage manager tires of being behind the scenes. A singer-songwriter struggles to untangle her feelings for her best friend and his girlfriend. In this live-out-loud anthology, the disparate protagonists of sixteen stories are thrown together for one unforgettable event: their high school’s battle of the bands. Told in a harmonic blend of first- and third-person narrative voices, roughly chronological short stories offer a kaleidoscopic view of the same transformative night. Featuring an entry from Justin Courtney Pierre, lead vocalist of Motion City Soundtrack, Battle of the Bands is a celebration of youth, music, and meeting the challenges of life head-on. With stories by Brittany Cavallaro, Preeti Chhibber, Jay Coles, Katie Cotugno, Lauren Gibaldi, Shaun David Hutchinson, Ashley Poston, Jenny Torres Sanchez, Sarah Nicole Smetana, Eric Smith, Jenn Marie Thorne, Sarvenaz Taghavian, Jasmine Warga, Ashley Woodfolk, and Jeff Zentner, and featuring Motion City Soundtrack’s Justin Courtney Pierre.
Download or read book I Just Happened to Be There written by Nick Perito and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2004-09-29 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NICK PERITO has accompanied, arranged, composed and conducted for many of the world’s most famous singers and entertainers. His career in television has earned him twelve Emmy nominations. This book offers an affectionate glimpse of his upbringing as the son of Italian immigrants and recounts his successful career in the colorful and unpredictable world of show business. “I NEVER THOUGHT I could get up in front of an audience and just sing my favorite songs – and even make it into a one-woman show. It was Nick’s idea and he was relentless in insisting that I do it. God will get him for that!” – Bea Arthur “I ADORE THE work of Nick Perito because it is an extension of the warmth, humor and charm of the man. He has made a tremendous contribution to the preservation of great music and continues to create fresh and essential sounds for our time. Bravo, Nick!” – Michael Feinstein “SOMETIMES WHEN I’m listening to a Perry Como recording and I hear Nick Perito playing so beautifully behind him, it brings me to a sweeter time in my life. All those great songs and arrangements. Recently I had the good fortune to have Nick as my conductor and what a treat. I almost stopped the show just to watch him play. What a life he has led! Sometimes it’s just the quiet guy behind the piano who has the best stories to tell. Nick is one of them. You’ll love his book.” – Regis Philbin “NICK PERITO NOT only just happened to be there,’ he was a vibrant and active participant in the glory days of American popular music. For those interested in the music and personalities of this marvelous era, I cannot recommend this book more highly.” – Patrick Williams “NICK IS A great arranger, a wonderful musician, a dear friend...and he can write, too.” – Linda Hope
Download or read book The Exclusive written by Marwan Elfakharany and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2015-06-17 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I used to be weak, I would fall for anything, cry from the most simple cut. You could hurt me with the slightest touch; make me love you by just a look. But breaking me doesnt hurt me anymore. It strengthens me. This mistake only makes me stronger. I am dangerous. Olivia Williams is exactly how she described herself: dangerous. Shes got blue hair, a strange marking and strange abilities. Do you think that will stop her from living her life to the fullest? No. But what else does it bring? A battle, heartbreak and a whole load of excitement.
Download or read book Shirley Jones written by Shirley Jones and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-02-25 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The actress and singer explores her life and career, examining "the real flesh-and-blood Shirley Jones, not just the movie star or Mrs. Partridge"--Dust jacket flap.
Download or read book A Broken Promise written by Cornell L. Brent and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2015-04-23 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After jumping from one relationship to the next and making careless mistakes during adolescence, Xavier Gibson could not stop until he found unconditional love. Suddenly, one night, he met a girl who had a crush on him named Naomi, leaving her with a kiss that convinced her into thinking that they were a couple. Xavier was already in an unhappy relationship but was unexpectedly falling head over heels in love with Naomi. When Naomi found out that she was a fool by revealing the fact that he was already with someone else and lying to her, she moved away and disappeared. While battling with guilt and a naive girlfriend, Xavier did everything he could to prove to Naomi that he was sorry and wanted to get back together. Sooner or later, he was dumped by his girlfriend, and after finally reuniting with Naomi, they fell deeply in love and stood by each others side in desperation, no matter what people thought or disliked. They were so happy that they made a promise to always be honest and faithful as they got older. Until one of them failed the temptation of infidelity, turning an open mind into a closet of secrets. What happens at the end will blow your mind!
Download or read book Shine written by Jessica Jung and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2022-05-10 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seventeen-year-old Rachel Kim confronts the dark underbelly of the K-pop world as she strives to become a K-pop star.
Download or read book Once a Shooter written by T.J. Stevens and published by Salem Books. This book was released on 2020-06-23 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “This is my story. You see, I was once a shooter.” Twice pardoned—first by God and later by the state—TJ Stevens now walks in freedom and grace. At first, reluctant to tell his story but compelled now to share what God has done, he gives a firsthand account, four decades later, of what it was like to be a high school shooter. What makes his story different from all the others that have commanded headlines over the last twenty-odd years? How did he not only make it out alive, but go on to have a successful life when so many other high school shooters are now behind bars or in the grave? What happened during that day-long hostage standoff—and in the years that followed—took TJ out of suffocating darkness and into the light. In Once a Shooter: Redemption of a High School Gunman you will see that: • There is freedom in forgiveness • Redemption is available for everyone • God will never stop pursuing you • Faith can overcome fear • Prayer makes a difference
