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Book Record Scratch

    Book Details:
  • Author : J.J. Hensley
  • Publisher : Down & Out Books
  • Release : 2018-10-22
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 260 pages

Download or read book Record Scratch written by J.J. Hensley and published by Down & Out Books. This book was released on 2018-10-22 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “There are two types of men you must fear in this world: Men who have everything to lose—and men like me.” It’s a case Trevor Galloway doesn’t want. It’s certainly a case he doesn’t need. The client—the sister of a murdered musician—seems a bit off. She expects Galloway to not only solve her brother’s homicide, but recover a vinyl record she believes could ruin his reputation. Galloway knows he should walk away. He should simply reach over the desk, give back the envelope of cash that he admittedly needs, and walk away. However, when the client closes the meeting by putting a gun under her chin and pulling the trigger, his sense of obligation drags him down a path he may not be ready to travel. As Galloway pieces together the final days of rock and roll legend Jimmy Spartan, he struggles to sort through his own issues, to include having the occasional hallucination. He’s not certain how bad his condition has deteriorated, but when Galloway is attacked in broad daylight by men he assumed were figments of his imagination, he realizes the threat is real and his condition is putting him and anyone nearby at risk. The stoic demeanor that earned Galloway the nickname The Tin Man is tested as he reunites with an old flame, becomes entangled in a Secret Service investigation, and does battle with old enemies. A story divided into twelve songs from Jimmy Spartan’s final album. Praise for RECORD SCRATCH: “Record Scratch shocks you out of your ordinary groove. Sometimes witty, other times haunting, but when the needle jumps the track, the body count screams.” —Marc E. Fitch, author of Paradise Burns and Dirty Water “In Record Scratch, Hensley, a former secret service agent, gifts us with a bounty of goods: a solid mystery, a damaged but relatable main character—one you root for, and swift plotting that weaves a compelling, compulsive tale of music and death and the demons carried by those in law enforcement. Bring me more Trevor!” —Shannon Kirk, international bestselling author of Method 15/33 “J.J. Hensley’s Record Scratch is a tersely written and tightly plotted gem, featuring one of the most unique protagonists around, Trevor Galloway, a man who has a way of getting himself into and out of trouble at an alarming rate. The book is action-packed with a dash of mordant wit, and I can’t wait to read more in this intense, engaging series.” —David Bell, USA Today bestselling author of Somebody’s Daughter “J.J. Hensley’s tale of a stoic PI investigating the murder of a has-been rock star is equal parts classic whodunnit and gritty noir, peppered with high-octane action scenes that will leave you breathless. Record Scratch is like a throat punch: powerful, shocking, and unapologetic, but the surprising poignant ending will stay with you a long after you’ve finished the book. This is a thriller that crackles from the first page to the last.” —Jennifer Hillier, author of Jar of Hearts

Book On the Record

    Book Details:
  • Author : Phil White
  • Publisher : Macmillan + ORM
  • Release : 2009-04-14
  • ISBN : 1429966238
  • Pages : 337 pages

Download or read book On the Record written by Phil White and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2009-04-14 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the three decades since Kool Herc first put the same record on two side-by-side turntables, DJs have moved out of city parks, house and block parties, and the darkened booths of nightclubs, and onto center stage, performing before admiring crowds of thousands. They have not only given rise to hip-hop and house—DJs have influenced fashion, film, TV, and more. With On the Record, Scratch DJ Academy, the premiere institution for DJ education, brings together years of training and expertise to create an authoritative guide to the dynamic art of DJing. More than just a "how-to," this is a sonic adventure, guiding you through forty years of music, creativity, and culture. From beat matching to body tricks, Grandmaster Flash to Fatboy Slim, the Bronx to Ibiza, On the Record is an all-in-one guide. So whether you're learning the ropes, considering going pro, or just want insight into a broader range of music, this book is for you.

Book Miscommunications

    Book Details:
  • Author : Timothy Barker
  • Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
  • Release : 2021-01-14
  • ISBN : 1501363840
  • Pages : 346 pages

Download or read book Miscommunications written by Timothy Barker and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2021-01-14 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What happens when communication breaks down? Is it the condition for mistakes and errors that is characteristic of digital culture? And if mistakes and errors have a certain power, what stands behind it? To address these questions, this collection assembles a range of cutting-edge philosophical, socio-political, art historical and media theoretical inquiries that address contemporary culture as a terrain of miscommunication. If the period since the industrial revolution can be thought of as marked by the realisation of the possibilities for global communication, in terms of the telephone, telegraph, television, and finally the internet, Miscommunications shows that to think about the contemporary historical moment, a new history and theory of these devices needs to be written, one which illustrates the emergence of the current cultures of miscommunication and the powers of the false. The essays in the book chart the new conditions for discourse in the 21st century and collectively show how studies of communication can be refigured when we focus on the capacity for errors, accidents, mistakes, malfunctions and both intentional and non-intentional miscommunications.

Book The House That Trane Built  The Story of Impulse Records

Download or read book The House That Trane Built The Story of Impulse Records written by Ashley Kahn and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2007-11-17 with total page 349 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Following the path of its star musician John Coltrane, Impulse Records cut a creative swath through the 1960s and 1970s. This volume tells the story of the label, balancing tales of individual passion, artistic vision, and commercial motivation--with nearly one hundred interviews with executives, journalists, producers, and musicians. 120 illustrations.

Book Annual Feed Circular

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  • Author : University of Rhode Island. Agricultural Experiment Station
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 1920
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 542 pages

Download or read book Annual Feed Circular written by University of Rhode Island. Agricultural Experiment Station and published by . This book was released on 1920 with total page 542 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Annual Feed and Fertilizer Circular

Download or read book Annual Feed and Fertilizer Circular written by University of Rhode Island. Agricultural Experiment Station and published by . This book was released on 1922 with total page 668 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The New New Rules

Download or read book The New New Rules written by Bill Maher and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-05-01 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From bestselling author and host of HBO's Real Time, Bill Maher's new book of political riffs serves up a savagely funny set of rules for preserving sanity in an insane world. A follow-up to the New York Times bestselling The New Rules, The New New Rules delivers a series of hilarious, intelligent rants on everything from same-sex marriage to healthcare, from Republican agendas to celebrity meltdowns, with all the razor-sharp insight that has made Bill Maher one of the most influential comedic voices shaping the political debate today. With another presidential campaign on the horizon and a stellar set of real-life characters to have fun with - "New Rule: If Charlie Sheen's home life means he can't have a TV show, then I say Newt Gingrich can't be president." This enlightening and important book may be the best thing you pretend to read all year.

Book Essentials of Emerging Communication Engineering

Download or read book Essentials of Emerging Communication Engineering written by Dr. V.Nagaraj and published by V. Nagaraj. This book was released on with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An information exchange between two points is described by the communication system. Communication is the process of sending and receiving information. The information transmitter, the channel or medium of communication, and the information receiver are the three main components of communication. This book deals with Five major essentials and emerging Communication System starting with Analog,Digital, Optical,Satellite and Mobile Communication. 1. Analog Communication System: It transmits data using analogue signals. Radios AM and FM are two examples. 2. Digital Communication System:It transmits data using digital signals. Mobile phones and the internet are two examples. 3.Optical Communication System:It communicates by means of light waves. Cables made of fibre optics are an example. 4.Satellite Communication System: Long-distance information transmission is done using satellites. GPS and satellite television are two examples. 5. Mobile Communication:It transmits information wireless using radio waves. Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are two examples. It enables two-way conversation between the parties. Phones and walkie-talkies are two examples. One-to-many communication is possible with the broadcast communication system. Radio and television broadcasts are two examples. Point-to-Point System of Communication: It enables communication between two particular parties. Email and telephones are two examples.

Book The Gramophone

Download or read book The Gramophone written by and published by . This book was released on 1924 with total page 1100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Professional Techniques for Video Game Writing

Download or read book Professional Techniques for Video Game Writing written by Wendy Despain and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2020-04-21 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This second edition of Professional Techniques for Video Game Writing is updated with new chapters and new authors, but it’s still a no-nonsense guide to the professional craft of writing for video games. Not only does the text cover story and narrative elements, but it also addresses dialogue, documentation, and strategy guides. Seasoned video game writers each address a different topic, including the best way to break into the video game industry, how to be an efficient part of a team, and the principles of narrative design. The book also offers script samples, technical writing advice, effective writing tips, and suggestions for how to innovate in game narrative. Key Features Comprehensive enough for veterans and accessible enough for novices Goes into detail about how to write tutorials, script doctoring, and writing for AAA games Delivers invaluable experiences directly from writers in the games industry Full of practical advice from industry pros on how to get a job, and then how to get the job done Author Bio Wendy Despain has more than two decades of experience spearheading digital media projects. She has worked with teams around the world as a writer, narrative designer, producer, and consultant on interactive experiences ranging from video games to augmented reality. She’s worked with EA, Disney, Ubisoft, Cartoon Network, PBS, Marvel, and Wargaming. Currently, she’s a Production Director at ArenaNet, makers of the Guild Wars franchise. Her books include: Writing For Videogame Genres: From FPS to RPG Talking to Artists/Talking to Programmers 100 Principles of Game Design

Book The Settler s Plot

Download or read book The Settler s Plot written by Alex Calder and published by Auckland University Press. This book was released on 2013-11-01 with total page 421 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A study of the relationship between writing, place, and the history of the Pakeha/European settlement in New Zealand, this book explores the most frequently chosen settings in classic New Zealand literature—the beach, the farm, the bush, and the suburb—and reflects on the plots and storylines that go with them. Through fascinating and unpredictable readings of some of the country's greatest works, writers such as Curnow, Frame, Mansfield, and Sargeson are viewed from new angles, while neglected masterpieces by Guthrie-Smith and Maning are deemed central to New Zealand tradition. Topics include identity, cross-culturalism, the settling and unsettling of land, suburbanization, and the role of distance.

Book Physics and Music

    Book Details:
  • Author : Harvey E. White
  • Publisher : Courier Corporation
  • Release : 2014-06-18
  • ISBN : 0486779343
  • Pages : 452 pages

Download or read book Physics and Music written by Harvey E. White and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2014-06-18 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comprehensive and accessible, this foundational text surveys general principles of sound, musical scales, characteristics of instruments, mechanical and electronic recording devices, and many other topics. More than 300 illustrations plus questions, problems, and projects.

Book Popular Radio and Television

Download or read book Popular Radio and Television written by and published by . This book was released on 1927 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Popular Radio

    Book Details:
  • Author : Kendall Banning
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 1927
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 510 pages

Download or read book Popular Radio written by Kendall Banning and published by . This book was released on 1927 with total page 510 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book LIFE

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  • Author :
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 1947-11-17
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 164 pages

Download or read book LIFE written by and published by . This book was released on 1947-11-17 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: LIFE Magazine is the treasured photographic magazine that chronicled the 20th Century. It now lives on at LIFE.com, the largest, most amazing collection of professional photography on the internet. Users can browse, search and view photos of today’s people and events. They have free access to share, print and post images for personal use.

Book The Palgrave Handbook of Music in Comedy Cinema

Download or read book The Palgrave Handbook of Music in Comedy Cinema written by Emilio Audissino and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-11-28 with total page 792 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handbook tackles the understudied relationship between music and comedy cinema by analysing the nature, perception, and function of music from fresh perspectives. Its approach is not only multidisciplinary, but also interdisciplinary in its close examination of how music and other cinematic devices interact in the creation of comedy. The volume addresses gender representation, national identities, stylistic strategies, and employs inputs from cultural studies, musicology, music theory, psychology, cognitivism, semiotics, formal and stylistic film analysis, and psychoanalysis. It is organised in four sections: general introductions, theoretical investigations, music and comedy within national cinemas, and exemplary case studies of films or authors.

Book In the Heights

    Book Details:
  • Author : Quiara Alegria Hudes
  • Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
  • Release : 2013-04-01
  • ISBN : 1480354945
  • Pages : 177 pages

Download or read book In the Heights written by Quiara Alegria Hudes and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2013-04-01 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Applause Libretto Library). Music and Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Book by Quiara Alegria Hudes. Conceived by Lin-Manuel Miranda, In the Heights is an exciting musical about life in Washington Heights, a tight-knit community where the coffee from the corner bodega is light and sweet, the windows are always open, and the breeze carries the rhythm of three generations of music. During its acclaimed Off-Broadway and Broadway runs and now a hit movie musical, In the Heights became an audience phenomenon and a critical success. It's easy to see why: with an amazing cast, a gripping story, and incredible dancing, In the Heights is an authentic and exhilarating journey into one of Manhattan's most vibrant communities. And with its universal themes of family, community, and self-discovery, In the Heights can be enjoyed by people of all ages and backgrounds. Among the musical's many accolades are two Drama Desk Awards, a Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album, and a nomination for the 2009 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Find out what it takes to make a living, what it costs to have a dream, and what it means to be home... In the Heights.