Download or read book Brutally Honest written by Melanie Brown and published by Hardie Grant Publishing. This book was released on 2018-11-27 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Utterly absorbing and deeply affecting' – The Guardian As a Spice Girl, TV talent show judge and Broadway star, Mel B a.k.a Scary Spice, has been a global icon since her twenties. But behind the glittering façade of fame, the struggles and pain of this working-class, mixed-race girl from Leeds are laid bare in her critically acclaimed best-selling memoir, Brutally Honest. With deep personal insight, remarkable frankness and trademark Yorkshire humour, the book tells how she went from Girl Power to girl powerless during her ten-year emotionally abusive marriage. Tracing a path through the key moments in her life, she reflects on her childhood, rise to fame and her chilling downward spiral before she finally broke free. In this expanded edition, written with Louise Gannon, Mel brings her story up to date. With her trademark honesty, she tells the unfiltered story of piecing herself back together, dealing with trauma and new heartbreak whilst becoming a champion for survivors of abuse, performing once more with the Spice Girls and receiving her MBE from Prince William.
Download or read book Wannabe a Spice Girl written by Mark Leigh and published by HarperCollins Publishers. This book was released on 1997 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the space of a year The Spice Girls have become a worldwide phenomenon. Love them, or loath them, you can not ignore them. This inspirational spoof guide to Spice culture tells you everything you need to know about achieving chart-topping fame and fanatical adoration.
Download or read book Spice Girls Revisited written by David Sinclair and published by Omnibus Press. This book was released on 2009-12-17 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Spice Girls phenomenon was a genuine pop music landmark. No group since The Beatles had commanded as much media attention. Ginger, Baby, Posh, Sporty and Scary became international stars and, whether they were adored or ridiculed, they became the ultimate expression of global media fame in the Nineties.
Download or read book Pop Sonnets written by Erik Didriksen and published by Quirk Books. This book was released on 2015-10-06 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Goodreads Choice Award nominee The Bard meets the Backstreet Boys in this collection of 100 classic pop songs reimagined as Shakespearean sonnets This hilarious book of poetry transforms disco staples, classic rock anthems, and recent chart-toppers into hilarious iambic pentameter! All your favorite songs are here, including hits by Jay-Z, Johnny Cash, Katy Perry, Michael Jackson, Talking Heads, and many others. An entertaining journey into the world of Elizabethan poetry, and based on the immensely popular Tumblr of the same name, Pop Sonnets is the perfect gift for Shakespeare fans and music lovers alike. “Ever wonder what Taylor Swift and Beyoncé would sound like in iambic pentameter? We hadn’t either, but now we can't get enough.” —TIME
Download or read book Mama You Got This written by Emma Bunton and published by Random House. This book was released on 2021-06-10 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER You have a baby! Isn't it amazing - and also pretty terrifying?! I love being a Spice Girl, but what I am proudest of is being a mum. Even though I had all the real-life girl power of the actual Spice Girls on speed-dial, my incredible partner and my mum, I had so many worries and questions I couldn't always ask out loud. What I really, really wanted was one, easy-to-read, honest book that would give me support without judgement - that might even make me chuckle occasionally. So, I've written it for you! I've included all my stories about what that precious, exhausting first year was like for me, and I've also asked some brilliant experts for their help too, including a paediatric sleep consultant, a trusted NCT counsellor, a mindfulness coach, and no-less than five amazing midwives and doulas. I want you to feel like you've got this. Because guess what mama? You have!
Download or read book Wannabe written by David Sinclair and published by Omnibus Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Spice Girls became the most famous pop trademark of the 1990s, and for a while they were the biggest-selling act on planet pop. This is the first book to examine the life and times of the Spice Girls in a way that puts the group and its music into a broader social and historical context.
Download or read book Spice Girls written by Harry Lime and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-12-12 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Spice Girls are a pop girl band formed in London, England, UK during 1994. The group's menbers were Melanie Brown, aka Mel B (Scary Spice), Melanie Chisholm, aka Mel C (Sporty Spice), Emma Bunton (Baby Spice), Geri Halliwell (Ginger Spice), and Victoria Beckham (Posh Spice). They were signed to Virgin Records then issued their debut single Wannabe in 1996, which topped the charts in 37 countries.
Download or read book Geri Halliwell written by Geri Halliwell and published by Random House. This book was released on 2003 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This follow-up to Geri Halliwell's biography, 'If Only', brings her story up to date and includes many photographs of the former Spice Girl.
Download or read book If Only written by Geri Halliwell and published by Random House. This book was released on 2002 with total page 564 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The former Spice Girl known as "Ginger Spice" takes readers inside the life that led to "Girl Power", revealing the real woman beneath the glamorous facade. Part coming-of-age story, part celebrity memoir, Halliwell relates how she has gone from an international pop star who walked away from it all to her role as Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations.
Download or read book The Sporty One written by Melanie Chisholm and published by Grand Central Publishing. This book was released on 2022-09-27 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An intimate memoir from international pop star Melanie Chisholm--better known as Mel C. or Sporty Spice--chronicling her trajectory from small-town girl to overnight icon as part of the Spice Girls. 25 years ago, The Spice Girls, a girl band that began after five women answered an ad in the paper, released their first single. 'Wannabe' became a hit and from that moment and, almost overnight, Melanie Chisholm went from small town girl to Sporty Spice, part of one of the biggest music groups in history. Beginning in her bedroom in the north-west of England dreaming of performing on stage, THE SPORTY ONE follows the meteoric rise of the Melanie and The Spice Girls, from the incredible highs of becoming one of the world’s most recognizable popstars – playing at Wembley, conquering the BRITs, closing the Olympics – to the difficult lows. For the first time ever, Melanie talks about the pressures of fame, the shaming and bullying she experienced, the struggles she has had with her body image and mental health, and the difficulty of finding yourself when the whole world knows your name. THE SPORTY ONE is an incredible story of resilience, hope and how you can find your power.
Download or read book The Spice Girls written by Anna Louise Golden and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 1997-10-29 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After storming America with the might of a hurricane, the Spice Girls have become a British force to be reckoned with. After all, this fab five's first album, Spice, still tops the charts in thirty-five countries across five continents. Not too shabby for a once-struggling group of unknown artists.
Download or read book Havana Sheet Music written by Camila Cabello and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2017-11-01 with total page 21 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Piano Vocal). This sheet music features an arrangement for piano and voice with guitar chord frames, with the melody presented in the right hand of the piano part as well as in the vocal line.
Download or read book Spice Girls written by Primo Scagnetti and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-04-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Spice Girls...Scary, Sporty, Baby, Ginger and Posh. A world famous girl group formed in 1994 that released three studio albums between 1996 and 2000, and a commercially successful movie in 1997. This project simply pairs the alphabet with 26 songs from their current discography at this time.
Download or read book All about the Spice Girls and Me written by Egmont Books, Limited and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Cambridge Companion to Pop and Rock written by Simon Frith and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2001-08-16 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Companion maps the world of pop and rock, pinpointing the most significant moments in its history and presenting the key issues involved in understanding popular culture's most vital art form. Expert writers chart the changing patterns in the production and consumption of popular music, the emergence of a vast industry with a turnover of billions and the rise of global stars from Elvis to Public Enemy, Nirvana to the Spice Girls. They trace the way new technologies - from the amplifier to the internet - have changed the sounds and practices of pop and they analyse the way maverick entrepreneurs have given way to multimedia corporations. In particular they focus on the controversial issues concerning race and ethnicity, politics, gender and globalisation. Contains full profiles of a selection of figures from the pop and rock world.
Download or read book Preppy Kitchen written by John Kanell and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2022-10-04 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Decadent, delicious seasonal comfort foods and desserts you can make at home no matter what your cooking level from the beloved social media star @PreppyKitchen. Preppy Kitchen creator John Kanell delivers his fan-favorite recipes and baked goods so everyone can create them at home. Organized by season so you can shop at peak freshness and embrace new traditions, the dishes featured in Preppy Kitchen are inspired by well-loved staples updated with a touch of Kanell’s signature sophistication. Recipes include: -Chive and Parmesan Buttermilk Biscuits -Pecan Shortbread and Rosemary Caramel Bars -Roasted Garlic and Olive-Stuffed Chicken Breasts -Blackberry-Balsamic Pork Chops -Apple Butter and Marzipan Bread -Chorizo Beef Burgers with Queso and Avocado -Fresh Tostadas with Green Tomato and Mango Salsa -And many more! In addition to the delicious recipes that feature tips and tricks throughout to help save time in the kitchen, Kanell includes special projects, everything from making flower arrangements and winter wreaths to pickling vegetables. Through these mouthwatering recipes, inspirational crafts, and beautiful photography, Preppy Kitchen is sure to delight longtime fans and newcomers alike.
Download or read book A Cappella Warm Ups written by Deke Sharon and published by Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation. This book was released on 2017-08 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Choral). What choral conductor or soloist has not looked around for new ideas for warming up the voice? Here are over 39 creative exercises which do more than just warm up the voice: they help to relax the body, train the ear and develop an awareness of dynamics and rhythm. Two top authors, Deke Sharon and J.D. Frizzell, have provided a wide array of warm ups specifically designed for pop and jazz choirs but these warm ups will work well for contemporary a cappella groups of all sizes and styles. Every vocal ensemble has its strengths and weaknesses which vary from year to year. The warmups within can to help polish your weak spots and hone your strengths. Regardless of your group s strengths, this book is can help you address the full range of skills required for great musicmaking. Topics include: Rhythm, Syllables, Tone, Intervals, Dynamics, Intonation, Blend, Balance, Pitch, Improvisation, Solo Techniques, and Vocal Percussion.
