With a string of hits like "Take Me to the River", "Burning the House Down" and "Psycho Killer", and a Hollywood film of their live performances, Talking Heads have achieved the status of rock legends. With access to the original band members, this title offers incident, rock personalities and musical insights. The complex relationship between the band members, in particular Byrne and Tina Weymouth, is also dissected in detail. The author charts the early years, the success and acrimonious break up.

Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa: The Adventures of Talking Heads in the Twentieth Century

David Bowman

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc.

Talking Heads have achieved the status of rock legends. With unforgettable hits including "Take Me to the River", "Burning Down the House" and "Psycho Killer", and a Hollywood film of their live performances, the band, formed in New York, 1970, have always been musical pioneers. Their ground-breaking fusion of different influences and styles - rock, funk, ska, reggae, country, Afro-Brazilian rhythms - combined with the relentlessly hip lead singer David Byrne has curiously afforded Talking Heads mainstream success. In "FA FA FA FA FA FA" David Bowman charts the early years, the worldwide success and eventual acrimonious break-up of the band. With unprecedented access to the original members the book is teaming with incident, rock personalities and fascinating musical insights capturing one of the most charismatic and individual groups of the twentieth century.

Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa : The Adventures of 'Talking Heads' in the 20th Century

Arts & Photography

Music

Bloomsbury Paperbacks

For students learning about aural perception.

AURAL MATTERS +2CD +CD

Boosey & Hawkes {schott & Co}

Learn to write clearly, correctly, and powerfully. 300 Days of Better Writing teaches you to write and edit like a professional--one day at a time. Strategies and techniques are broken down into specific actions, and major concepts are presented as a series of discrete lessons. The topic index and cross-reference guide will help you explore broad topics in depth. Use this book to answer the question, What can I do right now to make my writing better? 300 Days of Better Writing provides 300 strategies for effective writing. Broad topics are presented as individual lessons and distributed throughout the book so that you have time to learn, practice, and master one strategy before learning a new strategy on the same topic. Whether you learn one strategy a day, read them all at once, or explore a specific topic, 300 Days of Better Writing will help you write well. As one early reader noted: "The book's style and structure make each 'daily' lesson easy to understand and help the reader start applying the lesson immediately. Bowman skillfully hits his intended target on every page, providing great perspective and examples without unnecessary fluff. Furthermore, Bowman does a superb job of communicating the mechanics, tactics, and strategy for each tool, assisting the readers with their immediate challenges while reminding them of the 'big picture' objectives involved in any writing effort." Will this book help people who write [insert genre]? Yes! Most writing issues cut across writing genres. Where do you put the comma? What are the components of paragraphs? How do you structure sentences to improve reader understanding? Who is your audience? How do you transform lifeless, boring writing into vigorous writing that engages your reader? These questions apply to business, fiction, nonfiction, technical, and academic writing. So yes, if you write [insert genre again], 300 Days of Better Writing will help you.

300 Days of Better Writing

Reference

Dictionaries & Thesauruses

CEREB PRESS

Children's Book of Mormon Picture Book If you think children ages three and up should help more around the house, complain less while doing it, and have the courage to always choose the right, then this book is a must-have! Who’s Your Hero? teaches young children about heroic examples from the Book of Mormon, but even more: At the end of each scripture story, children will learn a timely, heroic lesson for today. For example, Ammon loves to do chores around the house (just like he loved helping King Lamoni with his horses), and Nephi doesn’t complain when it’s time to go to bed (just like he didn’t complain when his father Lehi asked him to do hard things). Family home evening ideas and activities are also featured. Who’s Your Hero? is ideal for starting children early on to love the Book of Mormon!

Who's Your Hero?: Book of Mormon Stories Applied to Children

Children's Books

Literature & Fiction

Deseret Book Company

The bestselling Who's Your Hero? series has a brand-new volume! The third book in the series teaches how children ages 3 and up can be like the heroes of the Book of Mormon in their everyday lives. Full-color, fun illustrations will keep the attention of pre-readers. Volume 3 stories include: "Captain Moroni Finds Power in Righteousness," "The Brother of Jared Has Great Faith," and "Lehi and Nephi Follow the Spirit." Family home evening ideas and activities are also featured at the end of each story. Who's Your Hero? is ideal for teaching children to love the Book of Mormon.

Who's Your Hero? Volume 3: Book of Mormon Stories Applied to Children

Deseret Book

The power of the Book of Mormon really can influence a three-year-old. The bestselling Who's Your Hero? series has proven it! The fourth book in the series teaches how children ages 3 and up can be like Amulek, Mormon, Moroni, and other scriptural heroes in their everyday lives. Full-color, fun illustrations will keep the attention of pre-readers. Volume 4 stories include: "Lehi's Family Clings to the Word on God," Amulek Cooperates," and "Mormon and Moroni Show Responsibilities." Family home evening ideas and activities are featured at the end of the each story. Moreover, kids love searching for the little mouse hidden throughout the book.

Who's Your Hero? Vol. 4: Book of Mormon Stories Applied to Children

Beyond Bethlehem: A Book of Mormon Christmas by David Bowman (2008) Board book

Author of the popular Who's Your Hero? series, David Bowman once again brings us his delightful drawings in his new book, The Great Plan of Happiness. Children of all ages will enjoy the full-color, fun illustrations as they learn about the importance of the plan of salvation. Parents will love how simply it explains to children where they came from, why they're here on earth, and where they go after death. This wonderful resource is perfect for family home evening, church, or quiet teaching moments in the home.

The Great Plan of Happiness

Religion & Spirituality

Cedar Fort. Inc.

Dude! Experience the journey of Nephi s family from an entirely new perspective from Lemuel, Nephi s older brother. Avoid the dreaded disease of Lemuelitis (a most yucky illness!), catch the vision of your eternal potential, and follow Nephi s example on your own personal journey in life. Humorously told and filled with illustrations, tips, and insights, this book is sure to entertain and edify teens in every situation.

Dude, Don't Be a Lemuel: A Teenage Guide to Avoiding Lemuelitis

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