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There are worse things I could do There are worse things I could do Adrienne Barbeau Adrienne Barbeau never set out to be a sex symbol and she never intended to become the poster girl for women over 50 having babies, but both those stories and a lot more are detailed in this memoir. … OL15840407W
The songs he didn't write The songs he didn't write Derek Barker Listed alphabetically by title and documented in depth, every song Bob Dylan "has covered in concert, in session and on record -- more than 500 in all -- revealing both the song's origins and how Dyl… OL15868079W
Fever Fever Peter Richmond "I learned courage from Buddha, Jesus, Lincoln, and Mr. Cary Grant." So said Peggy Lee, the North Dakota girl who sang like she'd just stepped out of Harlem. Einstein adored her; Duke Ellington dubbe… OL15967670W
Through the storm Through the storm Lynne Spears Speaking out for the first time, Spears offers a rarely glimpsed view of herself and her family--including celebrity daughters Britney and Jamie Lynn, son Bryan, and ex-husband Jamie. Candid and touc… OL16071724W
The ballad of Bob Dylan The ballad of Bob Dylan Daniel Mark Epstein Drawn from revelatory interviews, an analysis of lyrics, and lifelong study, an in-depth, original take on one of the most influential artists of the twentieth century delves into his many accomplish… OL16118309W
A helluva high note A helluva high note Kara DioGuardi Kara DioGuardi is an award-winning hitmaker, a savvy record executive, and a successful music publisher whose songs have been recorded by such superstars as Pink, Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, … OL16504638W
Demi! Demi! Jeff Burlingame "Read about Demi's early life, how she got started in acting and music,and her future plans"-- OL16664860W
Boys in the Trees Boys in the Trees Carly Simon Carly Simon is a household name. She was the staple of the '70s and '80s Billboard charts and was famously married to James Taylor with whom she has two children. She has had a career that has spanne… OL17285179W
Baby, let's play house Baby, let's play house Alanna Nash Overview: Thirty-three years after his death, Elvis Presley's extraordinary physical appeal, timeless music, and sexual charisma continue to captivate, titillate, and excite. Though hundreds of books… OL17728315W
Lady Gaga Lady Gaga Emily Herbert Chronicles the pop singer's rise to fame, from her childhood and early career to her provocative and popular innovations in music, fashion, and performance. OL17744199W
Sueños sencillos Sueños sencillos Linda Ronstadt "Al rastrear la cronología de su extraordinaria vida, Linda Ronstadt, una artista cuya carrera ha abarcado cinco décadas e incluye una amplia gama de estilos musicales, se entreteje una historia caut… OL17877259W
I sang the unsingable I sang the unsingable Bethany Beardslee "American soprano Bethany Beardslee rose to prominence in the postwar years, when the modernist sensibilities of European artists and thinkers were flooding American shores and challenging classical … OL19723742W
Sensing the rhythm Sensing the rhythm Mandy Harvey The inspiring true story of Mandy Harvey, a young woman who became deaf at age nineteen while pursuing a degree in music, and how she overcame adversity and found the courage to live out her dreams. OL19727724W
The art of asking The art of asking Amanda Palmer "Rock star, crowdfunding pioneer, and TED speaker Amanda Palmer knows all about asking ... Even while Amanda is both celebrated and attacked for her fearlessness in asking for help, she finds that th… OL19987083W
Respect Respect David Ritz Aretha Franklin began life as the golden daughter of a progressive and promiscuous Baptist preacher. Raised without her mother, she was a gospel prodigy who gave birth to two sons in her teens and le… OL19987084W
Go big or go home Go big or go home Scotty McCreery Go Big or Go Home is the story of a kid with country songs in his soul. The special thing with Scotty McCreery, however, is that he has this God-given ability to sing those tunes the exact way they s… OL20027463W
Prince Prince Mick Wall Music writer Mick Wall explores the historical, cultural and personal backdrop that gave rise to an artist the likes of which the world has never seen. OL20050076W
The protest singer The protest singer Alec Wilkinson A true American original is brought to life in this rich and lively portrait of Pete Seeger, who, with his musical grace and inextinguishable passion for social justice, transformed folk singing into… OL2027539W
Sugar man Sugar man Craig Bartholomew-Strydom In the summer of 1972, during a compulsory stint in the South African military, Stephen 'Sugar' Segerman heard the music that would forever change his life. A decade later, on yet another military ba… OL26282834W
The Backstreet Boys The Backstreet Boys Maggie Marron An in-depth look at the band that has been breaking hearts and dominating the charts with their smooth, sexy ballads. OL47059W
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