I'm Just a DJ But...It Makes Sense to Me


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Hall of Fame disc jockey Tom Joyner uses his signature brand of humor to discuss everything from business to careers to relationships as he shares the insights and lessons he's learned along the way.Now the host of a radio show that is the most popular media outlet ever among African Americans, Joyner started his career at a small AM radio station in his home state of Alabama, working his way across the midwest, and eventually landing in Chicago. In 1985, he made headlines as "The Hardest Working Man in Radio" when he worked a morning show in Dallas in addition to his afternoon show in Chicago. His daily commute earned him the nickname "The Fly Jock." In 1994, he convinced ABC Radio to syndicate his program, and The Tom Joyner Show?a mix of comedy music, and guests who range from Stevie Wonder to Tipper Gore?was born.




I'm Just a DJ But...It Makes Sense to Me


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A Hall of Fame disc jockey traces his life and the events that contributed to his successful career, discussing his Alabama origins, headline-making achievements, and relationships with a range of guests.




How Music Works


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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • David Byrne’s incisive and enthusiastic look at the musical art form, from its very inceptions to the influences that shape it, whether acoustical, economic, social, or technological—now updated with a new chapter on digital curation. “How Music Works is a buoyant hybrid of social history, anthropological survey, autobiography, personal philosophy, and business manual”—The Boston Globe Utilizing his incomparable career and inspired collaborations with Talking Heads, Brian Eno, and many others, David Byrne taps deeply into his lifetime of knowledge to explore the panoptic elements of music, how it shapes the human experience, and reveals the impetus behind how we create, consume, distribute, and enjoy the songs, symphonies, and rhythms that provide the backbeat of life. Byrne’s magnum opus uncovers thrilling realizations about the redemptive liberation that music brings us all.




Your Music and People


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a philosophy of getting your work to the world by being creative, considerate, resourceful, and connected




Dust & Grooves


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A photographic look into the world of vinyl record collectors—including Questlove—in the most intimate of environments—their record rooms. Compelling photographic essays from photographer Eilon Paz are paired with in-depth and insightful interviews to illustrate what motivates these collectors to keep digging for more records. The reader gets an up close and personal look at a variety of well-known vinyl champions, including Gilles Peterson and King Britt, as well as a glimpse into the collections of known and unknown DJs, producers, record dealers, and everyday enthusiasts. Driven by his love for vinyl records, Paz takes us on a five-year journey unearthing the very soul of the vinyl community.




Darius Jones


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Darius Jones is living the good life, has a chance to become the league's MVP, is crazy in love with his wife, and his relationship with his mom has never been better. Then a drunk driver slams into his car, leaving his wife in a coma; and the mother of his son files for and is granted custody. Heartbroken, Darius lets a stalker groupie convince him to escape his sorrows for just one night. Now Darius must gamble all he's worked for to save his wife, reclaim his son, and stop a madwoman from causing him a lifetime of pain.




Solstice of the Heart


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The first novel, Catch a Falling Star, is an emotional journey about being willing to trust, the risk of loving again, and the pain of letting go. Michael, Sera, Anni, Joe, and DJ become a united family as they deal with events that forever alter their lives, including the loss of one of their family members. Blood Moon on the Rise continues their journey as they struggle to move forward and mend emotional wounds from the past. Their lives become complicated by the arrival of a stranger that leads them to discover deeply buried secrets that threaten to alter the course of all their lives forever. The final novel in the trilogy is Solstice of the Heart and picks up where Blood Moon ends. Solstice means a change of seasons, and more changes are about to take place for DJ, Joe, Anni, and Sera. While they try to understand all that has transpired, it becomes evident that no one is safe and the consequences have never been higher. Can they make it through this crisis, or will their family be torn apart forever? Will the past continue to haunt them into the future? What will it take to survive? Solstice of the Heart is a delightful story that gently mixes a good dose of fear and mystery, a sprinkling of humor, and a dash of spiritualism, creating a masterful recipe for a psychological thriller with a side order of romance. Well-crafted and easy to read, Ms. Burnaugh moves the plot along and keeps you engaged with her characters to the end. Once you have read the entire trilogy, you will never forget these characters, as they will have become part of your family.




Breaking Boundaries


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Matt: My tenacity and decision-making skills are two of the things that make me a good Lieutenant. Until Lyric Sharpe shows up to ruin my day. And just because I’m a glutton for punishment, I had to go and add a drunken night with my best friend, Captain DJ Rens, into the mix to top off the sudden feelings I’ve grown for my friend with benefits, Mariah Carter. This isn’t going to end well. Lyric: Men can’t handle me. I’m far too sassy, and too much of a brat. When Matt, my direct commanding officer, shows interest in me, I’m thrown for a loop. But I have a serious thing for my roommate, Mariah, and my Captain, DJ. DJ: When I became a Captain, I did it with the stipulation that I still be allowed to do patrol. When Mariah enters my life, I regret everything about that decision. Now, she’s all I want. Well, her, Matt, and Lyric. Mariah: After a drunken night of mind-blowing passion with Lyric I hoped would end the feelings I have for DJ and Matt, I realized those feelings aren’t going away. Everything comes to light with our lives on the line… ~ This book is a fast-paced, action-packed story with an age gap, mental health themes, and multiple POVs. There are FF, MM, FMF, MFM, and MFMF spicy scenes that may not be suitable for all readers. ~




If I Tie U Down


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When a particularly cute prank goes sideways, Shannon finds herself handcuffed to Fletch in an abandoned camp kitchen. He has every reason to be furious with her, and it's her job to diffuse him, not to fall suddenly in love with him. Likewise, Fletch shouldn't be interested in her or finding out what Shannon paints on walls when no one is looking.




The Real Thing


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Personality Magazine reporter Christiana Artis has been assigend to interview the elusive Dante 'Blood and Guts' Lattanza, former middleweight champion and boxing wunderkind. The interview leads to a tentative friendship and a surprising attraction. But with Dante's ex-wife Evelyn still in the mix, both Christina and Dante must find out where their love and loyalties lie. Sexy, hugely entertaining and compelling from start to finish, The Real Thing is an irresistible opposites-attract story that will leave readers cheering.