He is one of the greatest musical talents Britain has ever produced. But even as the principle songwriter & lead guitarist for The Who it would be unjust to define Pete Townshends life simply through his achievements with bandmates Daltrey Moon & Entwistle. Noting that he has sold over 100 million records over a fifty-year period goes some way to quantifying his accomplishments but numbers only scratch the surface of his contribution to popular culture. An avid student of his profession during his career he has been credited with the creation of the concept album worked as a literary editor developed scripts for television & the stage & written songs that have defined a generation. The thinking mans rock star with a dedication to his craft unlike any other in the business he continues to inspire new generations of performers & writers with a continuing commitment to his art. Now in one of the most eagerly awaited autobiographies of recent times this icon tells about his incredible life & elaborates on the turbulences of time spent as one of the worlds most respected musicians
- being in one of rocks greatest ever bands & wanting to give it all up. Incredibly as a man who has achieved so much this truly unique story of ambition relentless perfectionism & rock & roll excess will be regarded as one of his greatest achievements.
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He is one of the greatest musical talents Britain has ever produced. But even as the principle songwriter & lead guitarist for The Who it would be unjust to define Pete Townshends life simply through his achievements with bandmates Daltrey Moon & Entwistle. Noting that he has sold over 100 million records over a fifty-year period goes some way to quantifying his accomplishments but numbers only scratch the surface of his contribution to popular culture. An avid student of his profession during his career he has been credited with the creation of the concept album worked as a literary editor developed scripts for television & the stage & written songs that have defined a generation. The thinking mans rock star with a dedication to his craft unlike any other in the business he continues to inspire new generations of performers & writers with a continuing commitment to his art. Now in one of the most eagerly awaited autobiographies of recent times this icon tells about his incredible life & elaborates on the turbulences of time spent as one of the worlds most respected musicians
- being in one of rocks greatest ever bands & wanting to give it all up. Incredibly as a man who has achieved so much this truly unique story of ambition relentless perfectionism & rock & roll excess will be regarded as one of his greatest achievements.
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He is one of the greatest musical talents Britain has ever produced. But even as the principle songwriter & lead guitarist for The Who it would be unjust to define Pete Townshend's life simply through his achievements with bandmates Daltrey Moon & Entwistle. Noting that he has sold over 100 million records over a fifty-year period goes some way to quantifying his accomplishments but numbers only scratch the surface of his contribution to popular culture. An avid student of his profession during his career he has been credited with the creation of the concept album worked as a literary editor developed scripts for television & the stage & written songs that have defined a generation. The thinking man's rock star with a dedication to his craft unlike any other in the business he continues to inspire new generations of performers & writers with a continuing commitment to his art. Now in one of the most eagerly awaited autobiographies of recent times this icon tells about his incredible life & elaborates on the turbulences of time spent as one of the world's most respected musicians
- being in one of rock's greatest ever bands & wanting to give it all up. Incredibly as a man who has achieved so much this truly unique story of ambition relentless perfectionism & rock & roll excess will be regarded as one of his greatest achievements.
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When Prokoviev premiered Peter & the Wolf" in 1936 he can scarcely have foreseen quite how successful his playful classic would become or how consistently it would delight children of all ages for years to come. Now in a remarkable publishing venture Bono & his childhood friend Gavin Friday of the Virgin Prunes have collaborated to produce an irresistible & enchanting version of the classic story in book form & enhanced CD. The beautifully produced hardback story book will contain 64 pages of Bonos original paintings
- with help from his daughters Jordan & Eve
- to illustrate the story. & the enhanced CD gives a totally fresh funny & original rendition of the classic musical store narrated in a sly & hilarious reading by Gavin Friday. Royalties from the project will be donated to the Irish Hospice Foundation
- Bonos heart is especially close to this cause after the death of his father last year."


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This book presents Serge Prokofieff's famous musical story about young Peter & the Wolf in the style of a play with four scenes. The cast of characters on page 2 shows how Prokofieff used a different musical instrument to represent each character. With the help of a narrator the story reveals how Peter outwits the big bad wolf. * Gold/ Band 9 fiction books offer developing readers literary language & stories with distinctive characters. * Text type
- A playscript of a traditional tale. *A poster on pages 22 & 23 recaps on elements of Peter's character around which children can discuss the story. * Curriculum links
- Music: Exploring sounds.

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Peter Andre is a singer-songwriter TV Presenter & personality & businessman. Out of all these roles he feels his most rewarding job is being a dad. When Peter was a kid he loved his days at primary school especially with his friends. But some children may feel more nervous. Reading this reassuring story about a young Peter Debbie & Mike as they all start a new day at school will help to prepare & reassure young children. ...

This lavish volume collects both of Peter Cushings 1980s books
- An Autobiography & Past Forgetting
- with the 1955 memoir

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From Dracula to Star Wars & beyond Peter Cushing was an unforgettable presence in cult cinema of the fifties sixties & seventies. He remains 100 years after his birth one of Britain's best-loved film stars. Drawing upon conversations with Cushing's friends & colleagues & previously unpublished correspondence with Cushing himself this is the definitive guide to his career. ...

Why do they call him Black Jake? Is it because of his hair? Titty asked. Because of his heart said Peter Duck. The Swallows & Amazons as well as Captain Flint & the ancient able seaman Peter Duck set sail on the Wild Cat bound for the Channel. But they are shadowed by the Viper manned by none other than Black Jake
- a beastly pirate with a dark plan. Can the children race ahead & uncover the buried treasure before the pirate? Can they survive storms earthquakes crabs & even a waterspout & make it home? Backstory: find out if you would be a good sailor aboard the Wild Cat & learn all about the real location that inspired the author.
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Why do they call him Black Jake? Is it because of his hair?' Titty asked.""' Because of his heart' said Peter Duck." The Swallows & Amazons as well as Captain Flint & the ancient able seaman Peter Duck set sail on the " Wild Cat" bound for the Channel. But they are shadowed by the " Viper " manned by none other than Black Jake -- a beastly pirate with a dark plan. Can the children race ahead & uncover the buried treasure before the pirate? Can they survive storms earthquakes crabs & even a waterspout & make it home?" ...