When Menolly, daughter of Yanus Sea Holder, arrived at the Harper Craft Hall, she came in style, aboard a huge bronze dragon, followed by her nine fire lizards. The Masterharper of Pern, aware of her unique skills, had chosen her as his only girl apprentice. But the holdless girl had first to overcome many heartaches in this strange new life. Two things sustained her -- her devoted lizards, a ...

A compelling, spine-tingling chiller' (Harlan Coben), one of the most memorable debuts in decades

The first volume in a series of memoirs by an influential musician and songwriter.

As a young cellist, Renne was hailed as potentially the greatest cellist who had ever lived, until, this is, at age 18 when he lost the gift. For the next 15 years he lost himself in teaching music until two things happened - a summons to jury service, and his agreement to teach a cello prodigy.

Mingus by Mingus. From the shabby roadhouses to fabulous estates, from the psychiatric ward of Bellevue to worlds of mysticism and solitude, these are the celebrated, demonic, anguished and, above all, profoundly moving memoirs of the great jazz bassist and compose Charles Mingus.

Of all the young singers at the Harperhall of Pern, Piemur was the one chosen for the leading role at Lord Groghe's Gather...and then his voice broke. Suddenly his whole future at Harperhall became uncertain. But Masterharper Robinton, Menolly and Sebell had other plans for Piemur. They were sure that his quick wits and discretion could be used to keep a check on the troublesome Oldtimers and ...

A 4-way biography of Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, her sister Mimi and Richard Farina and how these beatniks made folk the new rock.

He's hot, he's sexy, he's dead. But Jim Morrisons demise was just the beginning. Twenty years later he is even more famous, and soon a blockbusting film, The Doors, is to be released. Now for the first time THE book on Jim Morrisons life is available as a mass market paperback. A huge publicity campaign will ensure massive sales. Dump bin and poster available. Serial in national press. Jerry ...

Step-families are difficult enough to get your head around without having a world-famous creative genius for a stepdad... who is also crazy. But, Cassie's mom loves Dino Cavalli, and Cassie has got used their chaotic lifestyle. But then, Cassie falls for Dino's protege at the same time as Dino's behaviour starts to spiral out of control.

A powerful love story from the author of the international bestseller A SUITABLE BOY

Motley Crue's Nikki Sixx shares his mesmerising diary entries from the year he spiralled out of control, died and came back to life.

The accidental bequest of a cello bow from his dead father sets Feliu Delargo on the course of becoming a musician, unlikely given his beginnings in a dusty village in Catalonia. This title presents the history of Feliu Delargo, who just misses being 'Feliz' by a misunderstanding at his birth, which he barely survives.

Eric Clapton is far more than a rock star. Like Dylan and McCartney he is an icon and a living legend. This autobiography describes the story of the author's personal and professional journeys.

In November 1955, Nasser Ali Khan, one of Iran's celebrated tar players, is in search of a new instrument. His beloved tar has been broken. He decides that life is no longer worth living. He takes to his bed, renouncing the world and all of its pleasures. This book presents the story of the eight days he spends preparing to surrender his soul.

When Curt (skinny punk guitar genius) stops Troy (hugely overweight social leper) from committing suicide, it's the start of a very unlikely friendship. Troy's family think Curt is just a junkie loser, but Troy knows there's more to him.

A frank autobiography of the jazz trumpeter Miles Davis. This book records his life - the music, the women and the drugs. It talks about the white promotors and producers who exploited black musicians as well as the critics.

The legendary Frank Zappa, one of the most influential, innovative and controversial musical artists for the past 20 years, takes us on a wild, funny trip through his life and times. Along the way, Zappa offers his inimitable views on many things such as art, politics and beer.

In this Sunday Times bestseller Bono - the biggest rock star in the world - tells his life story, and speaks passionately about his hopes for the future. Paperback edition contains a new chapter covering LIVE8, G8 and U2's massive Vertigo Tour.