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The Gospel according to the Beatles (The gospel According To... Ser.)

By Steve Turner. 2006

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Biography, Music biography, Music, Christianity

John Lennon famously proclaimed the Beatles were more popular than Jesus, and over the next few years, they were to… become spiritual leaders to a generation trying to find meaning in the world. Turner examines their attitudes toward religion and their spiritual influences, including John's education as a choirboy. By their final albums, the Beatles were weaving more references to religion and spirituality into their music, and Turner attempts to reveal the "gospel" of the Fab Four. Some descriptions of violence, sex and some strong language. 2006.

The final race: the incredible World War II story of the Olympian who inspired Chariots of fire

By Eric Eichinger. 2018

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Biography, Sports biography

Eric Liddell was on top of the world after winning the gold in the 1924 Olympics. But in the years… after, Eric faced unspeakable odds, and became an inspiring vision of what life means, even when the final hour comes. 2018.

The first collection of criticism by a living female rock critic

By Jessica Hopper. 2015

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Jessica Hopper's music criticism has earned her a reputation as a firebrand, a keen observer and fearless critic not just… of music but the culture around it. With this volume spanning from her punk fanzine roots to her landmark piece on R. Kelly's past, "The First Collection" leaves no doubt why The New York Times has called Hopper's work "influential." Not merely a selection of two decades of Hopper's most engaging, thoughtful, and humorous writing, this book documents the last 20 years of American music making and the shifting landscape of music consumption. The book journeys through the truths of Riot Grrrl's empowering insurgence, decamps to Gary, IN, on the eve of Michael Jackson's death, explodes the grunge-era mythologies of Nirvana and Courtney Love, and examines emo's rise. 2015. I have a strange relationship with music -- Chicago. Emo : where the girls aren't Chance the Rapper Viva la filthy noise! : Coughs' Secret passage Sweet things And we remain, ever so faithfully, yours Conversation with Jim Derogatis regarding R. Kelly Real/Fake. Gaga takes a trip Deconstructing Lana Del Rey Taylor Swift, Grimes and Lana Del Rey : the year in blond ambition We can't stop : our year with Miley Louder than love : my teen grunge poserdom Nostalgia. When The Boss went moral : Bruce Springsteen's lost album Vedderan : notes on Pearl Jam's 20th anniversary concert You're reliving all over me : Dinosaur Jr. reunites You will ache like I ache : the oral history of Hole's Live through this You know what? California. Kendrick Lamar : not your average, everyday rap savior California demise : Tyler, the Creator and EMA feel the bad vibes Will the stink of success ruin The Smell? Dispatches from the desert : Coachella Faith. The passion of David Bazan Flirting with religion : Rickie Lee Jones Why Michael Jackson's past might be Gary, Indiana's only future Superchunk : I hate music Between the viaduct of your dreams : On Van Morrison Bad reviews. Miley Cyrus : Bangerz Nu age : Animal Collective and Bell Orchestre Tyler, the Creator : Wolf Old year's end Nevermind already : Nirvana's 20th anniversary boxset Strictly business. Punk is dead! Long live punk! : a report on the state of teen spirit from the mobile shopping mall that is the Vans Warped Tour Chief Keef Nude awakening : Suicide Girls How selling out saved indie rock Not Lollapalooza : Rollin Hunt, Screaming Females & Abe Vigoda Females. St. Vincent : Strange mercy Cat Power : Sun SWF, 45 : Mecca Normal's The observer Shouting out loud : The Raincoats Making pop for capitalist pigs : M.I.A.'s Maya There is no Guyville in Sweden : Frida Hyvönen's Until death comes Uniform title: Essays.

The first book of jazz (First Bks.)

By Langston Hughes. 1976

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Music

History of jazz that examines its background and development from African drum beats and work songs to the blues, swing, and bebop. Grades 4-7. 1976.

The feeling of greatness: the Moe Norman story

By Jim O'Connor, Tim O'Connor. 1995

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Biography, Sports biography, Canadian biography, Canadian non-fiction

This is the story of a relatively unknown sports personality who could not be part of the golf 'system'. While… his life was unconventional, his golf is considered exceptional. An unpolished man, he is a legend in the amateur ranks in Canada, owning 33 course records from the 1950's. 1995.

The fighting fisherman: the life of Yvon Durelle

By Raymond Fraser. 1981

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Biography, Sports biography, Canadian non-fiction, Sports and games

Biography of the Canadian boxer who won the Canadian and British titles, and went on to fight for the light-heavyweight championship of the world. 1981.

The fight

By Norman Mailer. 1975

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Sports biography, Humour, Sports and games

Explosive, funny, perceptive account of the George Foreman-Muhammad Ali heavyweight boxing championship in Zaire, Africa. Some strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1975.

The Hawk: Ronnie Hawkins & The Hawks (Quarry rocks!)

By Ian Wallis. 1996

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Biography, Music biography, Music

Traces the life and times of musician Ronnie Hawkins, from his early rockabilly days in Arkansas through his later recording… career. At the leading edge of the rock'n'roll era, he played with legends Bo Diddley and Roy Orbison, and formed friendships with Bob Dylan and John Lennon. Some strong language. 1996.

The hockey I love

By Vladislav Treti͡ìak, V Snegirev. 1977

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Biography, Sports biography, Hockey

The Russian goalie relives various international hockey series and provides interesting thoughts and comments about team mates, coaches, opponents and his own future in Soviet sports. c1977.

The home team: fathers, sons & hockey

By Roy MacGregor. 1995

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Sports biography, Sports and games, Hockey

MacGregor examines the relationship between father and son as it is lived through hockey. Using examples from famous hockey players,… including stars like Gretzky, Messier, and Coffey, he describes the dynamic between generations. c1995.

The history of jazz

By Ted Gioia. 1997

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Music

Covers the origins of jazz from African instruments and rhythms of the early 1800s through the emergence of modern jazz… and the technological changes of the 1990s. Evaluates the contributions of individual musicians; provides the social and cultural context for the development of this art form. 1997.

The great Antonio

By Elise Gravel. 2016

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Biography, Sports biography, Canadian biography, Canadian non-fiction, Canadian authors (Non-fiction)

He weighed as much as a horse; he once wrestled a bear; he could devour twenty-five chickens in one sitting.… This whimsical book tells the story of Antonio Barichievich, the larger-than-life strongman who had muscles as big as his heart. Grades K-3. 2016.

The hall of the mountain king

By Howard H Snyder. 1973

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Adventurers and explorers, Sports biography, Sports and games

A chilling record by a participant in the 1967 Wilcox Mount McKinley expedition, from which only five of the 12 climbers returned. 1973.

The greatest: Muhammad Ali

By Walter Dean Myers. 2001

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Biography, Sports biography, Lifestyle, Sports and games

Account of Muhammad Ali's life and career, focusing on his professional accomplishments, principles, and fight against racial injustice. Describes his… Olympic triumph, his transformation from the young Cassius Clay into Muhammad Ali, and his rise to fame as world heavyweight champion. Examines boxing's damaging effects. Grades 5-8 and older readers. Some descriptions of violence. 2001.

The goshawk (Wilder places)

By T. H White. 1951

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Biography, Sports biography, Animals and wildlife

Chronicles the two-month battle of wills between the author, a novice falconer, and the hawk he is trying to tame… and train for hunting. Provides daily accounts of progress, mistakes, and setbacks, as well as insights and self-discoveries. 1951.

The education of a coach

By David Halberstam. 2006

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Bestsellers (Non-fiction), Biography, Sports biography

David Halberstam offers listeners this moving profile of NFL coaching legend Bill Belichick. Early in his life, Bill realized he… had a special aptitude for football and teaching. During his 31 years in the league, he would parlay a lifetime of experience into one of the most successful careers in NFL history. Bestseller. 2006.

The complete operas of Mozart: a critical guide

By Charles Osborne. 1986

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Music biography, Music

This text gives an account of Mozart's 22 operas. The author explores the operas from four points of view: the… historical setting and Mozart's own life at the time; the libretto and librettist; the story line; and finally the music itself. 1986.

The boys in the boat: nine Americans and their epic quest for gold at the 1936 Olympics

By Daniel Brown. 2013

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Movie and television tie-ins, Bestsellers (Non-fiction), Biography, Sports biography

Traces the story of an American rowing team from the University of Washington that defeated elite rivals at Hitler's 1936… Berlin Olympics, sharing the experiences of their enigmatic coach, a visionary boat builder, and a homeless teen rower. Bestseller. 2013.

The cello suites: J.S. Bach, Pablo Casals, and the search for a Baroque masterpiece

By Eric Siblin. 2009

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Music biography, Canadian non-fiction, Music

J.S. Bach, Pablo Casals, and the search for a Baroque masterpiece Bach's cello suites have become some of the most… enduring pieces in history, but they remain shrouded in mystery - about when and how they were composed, whether they were originally intended for the cello, how much influence Bach's second wife had on their composition, and what happened to Bach's original manuscript. Covers Bach and the missing manuscript from the eighteenth century; Pablo Casals and the discovery of the music in Spain in the late nineteenth century; and Siblin's own infatuation with the suites in the twenty-first. Canada Reads 2012. c2009.

The bullpen gospels: major league dreams of a minor league veteran

By Dirk Hayhurst. 2010

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Biography, Sports biography, Baseball

Pitcher Dirk Hayhurst is not a superstar, never even a 'Top Prospect', and in the game of baseball, if you… don't fit in either of those categories, it can almost be as if you don't exist. Hayhurst tackles this issue - the issue of labels and identity and the problems that come along with them - but also writes about seeing ballplayers as more than just numbers on the backs of jerseys, and about life, with baseball as the backdrop. Descriptions of sex, explicit strong language. Bestseller. 2010.

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