It was just another day in the life of a small Atlantic resort until the terror from the deep came to prey on unwary holiday makers. The first sign of trouble -- a warning of what was to come -- took the form of a young woman's body or what was left of it washed up on the long white stretch of beach.. .A summer of terror has begun. Peter Benchley's JAWS first appeared in 1974. It has sold over twenty million copies around the world creating a legend that refuses to die -- it's never safe to go back in the water.. .' Pick up Jaws before midnight read the first five pages & I guarantee you'll be putting it down breathless & stunned as dawn is breaking the next day' Daily Express ...

Peter Benchleys masterful novel of suspense has become a classic of modern fiction since it was first published in 1974. The story of the great white shark that threatens the peace of the small holiday resort of Amity on Long Island in upstate New York spawned one of the most iconic movies of the last 50 years & became a bestseller around the world. The simple but gruesome opening of the young girl being attacked while swimming by a shark only for her remains to turn up as the tide recedes begins a powerful story which examines the many simmering emotions that lie beneath the seemingly cosy face of the town & the relationships of the men & women affected by the threat to their livelihoods & their families. The novel spawned a number of copycats but Benchleys novel has never been surpassed. ...

Packed with previously unseen photographs & complete with a Foreword by Steven Spielberg Jaws: Memories from Martha's Vineyard" is one of the most impressive behind the scenes books ever produced & is a must-have for the worldwide legions of " Jaws" fans who just can't get enough of the greatest action-adventure picture of all time. Warning: You're gonna need a bigger coffee table." ...

Author Mark Beaumont met & interviewed Jay Z in 2009 & many"es from that interview feature in this biography.



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Fifteen tunes that reflect the breadth & diversity of jazz from the great African-American tradition to the vibrant & multicultural sounds of jazz today. Introduces an approach that encourages playing by ear. Contains sections for improvised solos with notated guideline pitches to get you started & background information including suggestions for further listening.

Includes:: a written-out piano score & a CD featuring playalong rhythm-section tracks & full performances recorded by top jazz musicians.

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Vinyl mania. Jazz LP covers from the 1940s to 1990s. This volume features a broad selection of jazz record covers from the 1940s through the decline of LP production in the early 1990s. Each cover is accompanied by with a fact sheet listing performer & album name art director photographer illustrator year label & more. Special features for jazz lovers include a top-10 favorite records list by leading jazz Djs King Britt Michael Mc Fadden Gilles Peterson Andre Torres & Rainer Truby as well as interviews with legendary jazz personalities Rudy Van Gelder (sound engineer that recorded for many labels such as Blue Note Impulse! & Prestige) Creed Taylor (founder of many labels & one of the best jazz producers ever credited also for bringing bossa nova to the US & fusing it with jazz) Michael Cuscuna (Blue Note jazz producer & catalogue researcher responsible for its most successful re-editions) Bob Ciano (designer at the CTI Label founded in the 70s by Creed Taylor & one of the greatest cover designers ever) & Ashley Kahn (writer critic & journalist for jazz whose books include A Love Supreme" " Kind of Blue" & " The House That Trane Built")." ...

Includes: a list of more than 100 recordings for your jazz collection The fun & easy way to explore the world of jazz
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The Jazz Image: Masters of Jazz Photography" has been carefully culled by Lee Tanner the leading authority on jazz photography & photographers & covers more than four decades of performers. If music is an international language then jazz is the unofficial American ambassador to the world. These incredible images are both historical documents & cultural artifacts as they are simultaneously records of a period & works of art unto themselves. The photos Tanner has selected are iconic candid explosive & intimate
- together the book gives readers a unique look at jazz photography & America from 1935-65."
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Whether youre already a fan or jazz & youre looking for a new club to visit or you want to have a night of great music an evening at a jazz club is the perfect remedy. Jazz is a music genre that originated at the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the southern United States from a confluence of African & European music traditions. The range of jazz styles is vast; there is swing free jazz Latin jazz soul jazz jazz funk & modern creative jazz. Now jazz can be found all over the world & this experience is a great introduction to this great genre of music. This voucher will allow two people to enjoy an evening of jazz. What You Will Receive On purchasing this experience you will receive a Silver A5 Presentation Pack. Your Silver A5 Presentation Pack is embossed with a ribbon design great if you are buying this experience as a gift. Included within your presentation pack: Your Gift Experience Voucher
- Keep this safe! You will need this to book your experience & may be required to take this with you on the day of your experience. An Information Booklet
- Detailing all you need to know about your experience including personal injury cover cancellation cover & full terms & conditions of the experience. How to Book Guide
- A personal guide based on your chosen experience detailing all the available locations & contact numbers you need to ensure you experience runs smoothly. "


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This book of jazz piano scales will develop the technical skills you need to play jazz. It introduces patterns characteristic of the idiom like the blues scales the b 3 pentatonic & various modes. It also explores these patterns on the roots & key centres commonly found in jazz. Regular & flexible practice of these forms & using them as the basis for improvisation will give you fluency & technical control & make your playing sound effortless & relaxed. As an accompaniment to the Board's jazz piano syllabus this book sets out the scales by grade & gives a table of recommended speeds. It also provides details of what the examiner will be looking for in your playing. ...