Traces the extraordinary career of Alicia Beth Moore from Pennsylvania through her stint in the girl group Choice to her incarnation as global superstar Pink. This book offers accounts of Pink's campaigns for PETA, her controversial marriage to motocross racer Corey Hart and her triumphant return to peak form with 2008's Funhouse album.

Offers a light-hearted look at the show, The X Factor , the controversies over vote rigging and the supposed rivalry between the judges and contestants. This book provides tips on how to win the coveted title. It also delves into the history of TV talent shows and profiles the judges and previous winners of the X Factor .

A reference source for guitarists, this volume covers all aspects of guitar playing. Chords, scales, riffs and tunings are all explained with easy to understand diagrams and photographs.

This volume contains over 120 songs written and sung by The Beatles, specially arranged from the actual recordings, in the original keys. Each song includes chord symbols, guitar chord boxes and complete lyrics. The book also includes a playing guide and full discography.

Updated editions to the series. They have been completely redesigned in colour.

Authorised by Michael Jackson during his lifetime, this edition includes events surrounding his sad death in 2009. From the fifties to his death in 2009, it is a complete record of Michael's moves, grooves and music. Illustrated with colour and black and white photographs, it includes Michael's records, concerts, videos, awards, and memorabilia.

Legendary American photographer Jim Marshall has documented the world's greatest musicians since the late Fifties. This book offers an insight into the work of this photographer and a look at some of the great figures in music history.

When Elbow won the Mercury Prize in 2008 for their fourth studio album - The Seldom Seen Kid - the accolade followed a 17 year long career marked by four classic albums and a cult following that cast them in the role of Manchester's best kept music secret. This book charts Elbow's long journey from humble roots to international recognition.

A collection of over 60 songs for acoustic guitarists. Each song is presented with full lyrics, chord symbols and guitar chord shapes. The songs are by artists including The Beatles, Boyzone, Oasis, Sting, The Beautiful South, the Lighthouse Family, Bob Marley, The Who, The Corrs and Pulp.

Having taken the iconic photograph that appeared on Bob Dylan's The Times They Are A-Changin album in 1963, the photographer was invited as the exclusive photographer on Dylan's European tour of 1966 and US tour of 1974. This title includes these photographs from these sessions and concerts.

It's no exaggeration that without Sonic Youth vast sectors of the independent rock community would not exist. Before Sonic Youth signed to Geffen in 1990, 'alternative rock', Riot Grrrl, and MTV grunge didn't exist. This book offers insights into one of the most complex and fascinating of rock bands.

A new edition with a new after word and details of John Entwistle's death and The Who's ongoing career.

After conventional rock beginnings, The Captain - aka Don Van Vliet - formed his legendary band in 1964 and went on to stake out startling new possibilities for rock music. This biography includes reports from Don van Vliet's base camp in Northern California.

Seventy-seven of the greatest Britpop songs arranged for acoustic guitar, including full lyrics, guitar boxes, guitar symbols and full lyrics.

Presents the truth about Metallica's early life on the San Francisco circuit, their heyday as the world's most uncompromising metal band and the notorious controversies which plagued their later years. This title covers Napster, Playboy, Rehab, St Anger and their return to form with Death Magnetic .

They were the pioneers of American hardcore, forming in California in 1878 and splitting up 8 years later leaving behind them a trail of blood, carnage and brutal, brilliant music. In the years they fought with the police, record industry and their own fans. This title presents the band's story, drawing upon interviews with the group's members.

This introduction to learning to play the recorder includes the chapters: holding the recorder; beginning to play; and developing skills and techniques.

Features cards which present the essential guitar riffs for acoustic, rock and pop classics, with full-colour photographs and diagrams. Each card includes full instruction in clear TAB format, including images and inside info for each riff. This work is ideal for the guitarists!