Party Like a Rockstar


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This fun and fast-paced rock-and-roll memoir from hit singer-songwriter J.T. Harding shows what it takes to go from South Detroit to the top of the Nashville charts. In PARTY LIKE A ROCKSTAR, J.T. Harding charts his life from a kid growing up in Michigan to a chart-topping songwriter living in Nashville and working with country music stars like Keith Urban and Kenny Chesney. As a kid playing rock n' roll in his parents' garage, Harding's was a world in which every taste of new music—from KISS to Prince and everyone in between—was a revelation. Inspired by his favorite artists, Harding abandons the classic "American Dream" and runs away to Los Angeles, where he forms a band and becomes part of the music scene there, all the while selling records to his favorite artists and producers at Tower Records. A story of youth, rebellion, and determination, PARTY LIKE A ROCKSTAR is a memoir for music lovers and an invaluable how-to guide for anyone who wants to learn how to write a hit song. Fun and heartfelt, Harding's memoir is the story of one man's unshakable love for rock and roll, how it guided him through some of the greatest tragedies—and greatest triumphs—of his wild and unvarnished life.




Reluctant Rockstars


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Perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Beth Reekles. Welcome to Defiance Academy, home to future professional athletes, politicians, and business titans. Oh, and troublemaking girls with famous brothers. Wylder Anderson never thought getting kicked out of her public school would be a good thing. Especially not when her newly famous brother gets in to the exclusive Defiance Academy. Now, it’s her senior year and music, the one thing that used to mean anything to her, is now part of her past, a past she’d rather keep in the rear view mirror. When her rock star idol’s twin brother, Logan, enrolls at the academy, she hates him on sight. He’s arrogant and cocky and way too good looking. Navigating an elitist school is a pain. Navigating a class music project with Logan is complicated. And the secrets the brothers keep buried… those are enough to bring their entire music empire crumbling to the ground. Wylder never wanted to stop hating Logan, but when working with him brings out the music in her for the first time in years, she can’t help wanting more. Of everything. Dive in to the three book Reluctant Rockstars series for a swoony sweet romantic comedy with fun characters, lots of laughs, and a heartwarming story.




Wyld Girls Can Dare


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How much trouble does it take to forget the boy you befriended isn’t who he seems? More than Wylder can afford. In the aftermath of the concert that revealed Logan and Luke Cook’s biggest secret, they've gone missing. Missing from Nashville, the Academy, and from Wylder’s life. But they can’t hide from her or the media forever, and Wylder happens to be related to the one person who knows exactly what they’re going through. Their biggest rival, her brother, Beckett. Yet, finding Logan might not be the most difficult item on Wylder’s to-do list. She also has to figure out how to keep him firmly in the friend-zone—and that’s one task easier said than done. One ex-boyfriend/teacher. One cranky rock star hated by the media. And a boy who kisses as good as he sings. These Cook boys are going to be the death of her. Wyld Girls Can Dare is book five in the About That Girl series. It is NOT a standalone (Book 4 needs read first), but it is full of swoony goodness, budding romance, and lots of rocking out. Keywords: contemporary romance, ya romance, young adult, young adult romance, ya, rockstar, romance books, small town romance, school romance, academy, famous person romance, brothers, bad girl romance, young adult romance for girls.




Grand Thieves & Tomb Raiders


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Gaming: it’s the greatest British invasion of them all. Lara Croft is an international icon and the British-born Grand Theft Auto and its spin-offs have sold more than 100 million copies worldwide. The UK’s games industry is now bigger than either its cinema or its music. Yet the medium’s birth in Thatcher’s Britain was almost accidental. While politicians championed computers like the BBC Micro and the ZX Spectrum as engines of learning, it was left to a grassroots culture of amateur programmers to unlock their true potential. And from bedrooms and classrooms across the country, a brilliant profusion of innovative and idiosyncratic games soon emerged – propelling their young creators to fame, riches and, eventually, a place on the world stage. This is the story of those teenage coders – tracing their journey from the first home computers to the age of the smartphone. A mix of oddball characters, programming miracles and moral panics, Grand Thieves & Tomb Raiders reveals how the unique history of British computing led to some of the greatest games of all time.




CMJ New Music Report


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CMJ New Music Report is the primary source for exclusive charts of non-commercial and college radio airplay and independent and trend-forward retail sales. CMJ's trade publication, compiles playlists for college and non-commercial stations; often a prelude to larger success.




Kung Fu Rockstar


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Inspired by icons such as Bruce Lee and Michael Jackson, this memoir recounts the author's worldwide quest to learn kung fu, the creation of the character Kung Lao, and his growing musical career.




PC Gamer


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Guinness World Records 2016 Gamer's Edition


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The bestselling video games annual is back! Bursting with mind-blowing records and tantalizing trivia, the Guinness World Records 2016: Gamer's Edition is a must-have for any gaming fan. Whether you're all about the latest first-person shooter, an app aficionado, an MMO master, or a die-hard retro gamer, you'll find show-stopping records, top 10 roundups, quick-fire facts and stats, and hundreds of amazing new images from all your favorite games. What's more, brand new for this year's book is a dedicated section just for Minecraft fans, with a mega-showcase of the greatest construction records, in-game tips and lots more blocky goodness. Plus, discover which tech milestones have been smashed in the last year - in both software and hardware, get all the insider secrets from industry experts, and marvel at the players who have leveled up to the very top of the leaderboards. Think you can challenge the current champions? Look inside to see how to break your very own record! Guinness World Records: Gamer's Editions have sold a whopping 3+ million copies. Find out for yourself why it's a game-changer!




The Fake-Chicken Kung Fu Fighting Blues


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12-year-old video buff Anthony is devastated when his family moves from Chinatown to a remote northern community. There are no other Asian families around and everyone loves hockey, which Anthony just doesn't get. The move is even harder on his grandmother, Po Po, who doesn't speak English and puts a fake chicken over the front door for luck. Desperate to fit in, Anthony takes to the ice for the first time — and is a total disaster! But he manages to make friends after standing up the school bully, who asks Anthony to teach him "kung fu"! Anthony starts putting together a documentary about his new town, which turns out to be full of interesting people. As he discovers the joys of small-town life, his new friends get an introduction to his Chinese culture, and even Po Po begins to feel at home.




WEALTH KUNG FU: VOL 2 - UNFUCK YOUR MIND


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The poor spend. The rich invest. Smackdown that poor and middle-class loser mindset. Kick and punch your way to victory in the battlefield of investments. Conquer and win with Zen-like calmness learned from the ancient pages of Kung Fu. Master Wealth Kung Fu with absolute confidence, devour every morsel of wealth-building knowledge, and execute your plan to freedom. This is what separates the rich from the poor. Decades of indoctrination have made money a taboo subject shackling the poor and the middle-class. It's time you roundhouse-kicked this bovine scatology to oblivion. It's time to unfuck your mind. It's time you read Wealth Kung Fu Vol 2.