Download or read book The Ungrateful Dead written by Rose Cooper and published by Delacorte Press. This book was released on 2016-09-13 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Middle school is a life and death experience for Annabel Craven, a girl able to communicate with the spirit world with her phone. From the author of I TEXT DEAD PEOPLE comes the second novel in the Dead Serious series! All Annabel Craven wants is to be normal. But that’s hard to do when ghosts keep texting her. And keeping her secret from her nosy new stepsister isn’t going to be easy. When a ghost girl named Harper begs Anna to help her rejoin the living, Anna warns her that it’s impossible. Once you’re dead, you can’t just start living again . . . or can you? Includes morbidly-cute black-and-white illustrations! "Goosebumps lite, featuring mean girls, machinations, and cell phones with unusual apps." --Booklist

Download or read book The Ungrateful Dead written by Adam Simcox and published by Gollancz. This book was released on 2023-07-20 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The gripping third instalment in Adam Simcox's supernatural crime DYING SQUAD series. A MISSING DETECTIVE Detective Joe Lazarus is missing. The Dying Squad are on the case, but following reports of his sighting, signs suggest he may have fallen back into his criminal ways. A DEATH IN A NIGHTCLUB A new drug is taking the world by storm. Spook allows the living to see the dead, but its effects are often fatal. The Dying Squad's visit to a Berlin nightclub quickly turns their search into an entirely more sinister case. TWO WORLDS COLLIDE Because the invention of Spook has another purpose. One that's been decades in the planning. Two worlds are on a collision course - the living and the dead's - and the Dying Squad must summon all their investigatory cunning to stop a plot that could change people's (after)lives for ever.

Download or read book The Ungrateful Dead written by Barbara Rose Cooper and published by Delacorte Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2016 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Annabel Craven is receiving texts from a ghost girl named Harper who begs Anna to help her rejoin the living.

Download or read book Our Grateful Dead written by Vinciane Despret and published by U of Minnesota Press. This book was released on 2021-09-21 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An award-winning exploration of the presence of the dead in the lives of the living A common remedy after suffering the loss of a loved one is to progress through the “stages of grief,” with “acceptance” as the final stage in the process. But is it necessary to leave death behind, to stop dwelling on the dead, to get over the pain? Vinciane Despret thinks not. In her fascinating, elegantly translated book, this influential thinker argues that, in practice, people in all cultures continue to enjoy a lively, inventive, positive relationship with their dead. Through her unique storytelling woven from ethnographic sources and her own family history, Despret assembles accounts of those who have found ways to live their daily lives with their dead. She rejects the idea that one must either subscribe to “complete mourning” (in a sense, to get rid of the dead) or else fall into fantasy and superstition. She explores instead how the dead still play an active, tangible role through those who are living, who might assume their place in a family or in society; continue their labor or art; or thrive from a shared inheritance or an organ donation. This is supported by dreams and voices, novels, television and popular culture, the work of clairvoyants, and the everyday stories and activities of the living. For decades now, in the West, the dead have been discreet and invisible. Today, especially as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, Despret suggests that perhaps we will be willing to engage with the dead in ways that bring us happiness despite our loss. Despret’s unique method of inquiry makes her book both entertaining and instructive. Our Grateful Dead offers a new, pragmatic approach to social and cultural research and may indeed provide compassionate therapy for those of us coping with death.

Download or read book Ungrateful Dead written by Gary L. Holleman and published by Leisure Books. This book was released on 1999 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Alana first came to Dr. Shea's office, she claims that her mother is interfering in her life. Which sounds normal, except that her mother is dead. Bit by bit, Alana sees herself taking on the physical characteristics of her mother. But the more Dr. Shea looks into Alana's claims, the more he comes to believe that she might be right after all--and the more he comes to fear for both her life and his own.

Download or read book I Text Dead People written by Barbara Rose Cooper and published by Delacorte Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2015 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "As if living in a creepy house on cemetery grounds weren't horrible enough, Annabelle accidentally becomes a guide that bridges the gap between the living and the dead with her cell phone. Which means she is pestered by the deceased 24/7. And until she helps them with their absurd unresolved issues and ridiculous requests, no one will be able to rest in peace."--

Download or read book Ungrateful Dead written by Patricia Morrison and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2007-10-01 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's March 1966: not quite the Summer of Love. When Rennie's best friend, rock singer Prax McKenna, is busted for being at two savage crime scenes---one of them backstage at the newly opened Fillmore Auditorium---despite her own problems (her failed marriage and getting established in the rock biz), Rennie sets out to clear her friend's name. But nobody expects what happens next. Especially not Rennie.

Download or read book Grateful Dead s Workingman s Dead written by Buzz Poole and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2016-04-21 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Released in 1970, Workingman's Dead was the breakthrough album for the Grateful Dead, a cold-water-shock departure from the Acid Test madness of the late '60s. It was the band's most commercially and critically successful release to date. More importantly, these songs established the blueprint for how the Dead would maintain and build upon a community held together by the core motivation of rejecting the status quo – the “straight life” – in order to live and work on their own terms. As a unified whole, the album's eight songs serve as points of entry into a fully-rendered portrait of the Grateful Dead within the context of late twentieth-century American history. These songs speak to the attendant cultural and political anxieties that resulted from the idealism of the '60s giving way to the uncomfortable realities of the '70s, and the band's evolving perspective on these changes. Based on research, interviews, and personal experience, this book probes the paradox at the heart of the band's appeal: the Grateful Dead were about much more than music, though they were really just about the music.

Download or read book Dead to the Core written by Eric Wybenga and published by Delta. This book was released on 2011-08-17 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Grateful Dead have left us a musical bounty of thirty years and thousands of shows. Now Dead to the Core: An Almanack of the Grateful Dead takes Deadheads through the seasons and years of the Dead's dazzling array of music, with lavish treatment of those "bumper crop" eras from which their most succulent songs and shows and shows can be harvested. It is part reference, part critical companion to the best the Dead have to offer, a work liberally stocked with trivia, lore, humor, and arcana. No Head "farmer" wanting to reap the dankest of the Dead kind will want to be without this essential resource. Includes... Show-a-day seasonal calendars Detailed show reviews from key years Musical and lyrical analyses of the Dead's core tunes Annotated lists of hot versions of key tunes Capsule reviews of shows from throughout the Dead's career Personal anecdotes and observations from Deadheads A guide to the best Dead-related sites on the Internet In-depth essays on the Dead's prime eras ...And much, much more, including the Dead-Dylan connection, the Dead and Garcia's place in the musical universe, the Deadhead pantheon, tour lore...

Download or read book The Grateful Dead written by Gordon Hall Gerould and published by . This book was released on 1908 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Reading the Grateful Dead written by Nicholas G. Meriwether and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2012 with total page 347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Reading the Grateful Dead: A Critical Survey, Nicholas G. Meriwether has assembled a collection of essays that examine the development of Grateful Dead studies. This volume includes work from three generations of scholars and includes a wide variety of perspectives on the b...

Download or read book The Grateful Dead written by Gordon Hall Gerould and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-12-10 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gordon Hall Gerould's 'The Grateful Dead' delves into the theme of death and mourning in literature, examining how various cultures and time periods have depicted these concepts. Written in a scholarly yet accessible manner, the book explores the significance of the 'grateful dead' motif in myths, folklore, and literature, shedding light on its role in shaping narratives surrounding mortality and remembrance. Gerould's comprehensive analysis spans from ancient Greece to modern times, offering readers a rich tapestry of literary examples and cultural insights. His meticulous research and insightful commentary make this book a valuable resource for students and scholars interested in the intersections of literature and mortality. Gordon Hall Gerould, a renowned literary scholar with a focus on folklore and mythology, brings his expertise to 'The Grateful Dead' by delving into how literary representations of death reflect societal attitudes and beliefs. His extensive knowledge and passion for the subject are evident throughout the book, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in exploring the complexities of mortality in literature. I highly recommend 'The Grateful Dead' to readers looking to deepen their understanding of how death is portrayed and perceived in literature. Gerould's meticulous research and engaging writing style make this book a must-read for those interested in folklore, mythology, and the cultural significance of death narratives.

Download or read book Living with the Dead written by Rock Scully and published by Cooper Square Press. This book was released on 2001-08-28 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a manager for the Grateful Dead, Rock Scully was with the band from its early days in San Francisco to the years it spent touring the globe as one of the most enduring legends in music history. In Living with the Dead , Scully gives a complete account of his outrageous experiences with the band, during years that saw the Grateful Dead transform from a folksy revivalist band to psychedelic explorers of outer space. In addition to close-up portraits of band members Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir, Pigpen, Phil Lesh, Micky Hart and Bill Kreutzmann, Scully brings into the story many of the people the Dead encountered in their journeys across America's musical landscape, including Ken Kesey, Janis Joplin, Etta James, Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, and the Jefferson Airplane. Scully tells the story of the band with genuine feeling; the tour disasters, acid trips, and burnouts, but most importantly the exaltation of delivering fantastic music.

Download or read book The Tragic Odes of Jerry Garcia and The Grateful Dead written by Brent Wood and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-03-26 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Tragic Odes of Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead is a multifaceted study of tragedy in the group’s live performances showing how Garcia brought about catharsis through dance by leading songs of grief, mortality, and ironic fate in a collective theatrical context. This musical, literary, and historical analysis of thirty-five songs with tragic dimensions performed by Garcia in concert with the Grateful Dead illustrates the syncretic approach and acute editorial ear he applied in adapting songs of Robert Hunter, Bob Dylan, and folk tradition. Tragically ironic situations in which Garcia found himself when performing these songs are revealed, including those related to his opiate addiction and final decline. This book examines Garcia’s musical craftsmanship and the Grateful Dead’s collective art in terms of the mystery-rites of ancient Greece, Friedrich Nietzsche’s Dionysus, 20th century American music rooted in New Orleans, Hermann Hesse’s Magic Theater, and the Greek Theatre at Berkeley, offering a clear prospect on an often misunderstood phenomenon. Featuring interdisciplinary analysis, close attention to musical and poetic strategies, and historical and critical contexts, this book will be of interest to scholars and researchers of Popular Music, Musicology, Cultural Studies, and American Studies, as well as to the Grateful Dead’s avid listeners.

Download or read book All Graceful Instruments written by Nicholas Meriwether and published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. This book was released on 2021-04-16 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All Graceful Instruments: The Contexts of the Grateful Dead Phenomenon gathers thirteen representative essays from a wide array of fields into an interdisciplinary anthology that reveals the depth and extent of this fascinating, variegated cultural phenomenon. Contributors use the techniques of literary criticism, musicology, sociology, philosophy, business theory, and more to explore the meaning and significance of the music of the Grateful Dead, the implications of their artistic and commercial success, and the social dimensions of their following, the Deadheads. For scholars and students of American history and culture, this book makes a convincing case for why the Grateful Dead phenomenon is worthy of academic attention and what that study can offer. By focusing a wide array of critical approaches on a single, discrete subject, All Graceful Instruments provides a refreshing approach to interdisciplinary studies that should appeal to a wide audience.

Download or read book Grateful Dead written by Michele C. Hollow and published by Enslow Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A biography of American folk rock band Grateful Dead.

Download or read book Studying the Dead written by Nicholas G. Meriwether and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2013-07-11 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although academic study of the Grateful Dead began shortly after the group’s formation, the dramatic growth of scholarly literature only occurred after the band’s formal retirement of the name in 1995. One major incubator of much of this work has been the Grateful Dead area of the Southwest/Texas Popular Culture and American Culture Association. Inaugurated as a separate section in 1998 and nicknamed the Grateful Dead Scholars Caucus, it has produced almost three hundred papers over fifteen years, nearly a third of which have been revised for publication. Caucus presenters have also edited a dozen books and periodical volumes, all of which have drawn on Caucus presentations, some almost exclusively. Studying the Dead: The Grateful Dead Scholars Caucus provides an informal history of the Caucus and sketches its significance as a scholarly community, focusing on its increasing self-awareness, its ability to span diverse disciplinary and theoretical perspectives, and most of all, its contribution to our understanding of the Grateful Dead phenomenon. For the academy as a whole, the Caucus is a fascinating model for the development of discourse communities, from the role of orality to its interrogation of the texts that are derived from them. Remarkable for its interdisciplinary dialogue, the Caucus demonstrates how the nature of the art—and the phenomenon that it studies—can shape these discourses. Though ostensibly aimed at scholars of the Grateful Dead, others who will find this book of interest include students and teachers of popular culture, as well as fans of the band.