The Official Roadie Handbook


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The quintessential guide on how to become a roadie. Written for those who are serious about becoming a roadie or for those who are just curious to see how the live entertainment industry REALLY works ... on all levels. Learn about the different types of roadie jobs and how to find training for these jobs. Tips on how to find work and how not to look like a rookie on your first day. A must have for anyone who has ever toured or for those who have a roadie in their life. Also makes a great novelty gift for your favorite rock fan.




A Roadie's Guide to Boyfriends


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Devin is enjoying his new ability to pass as male. Maybe a little too much. He’s jumping from guy to guy leaving a trail of broken hearts behind him. When an attractive new guy Peter steals his heart, Devin realizes he might want more. More than just another one-night stand or friend with benefits. Peter has just moved from Idaho to Portland, and is enjoying being able to openly date for the first time now that he no longer lives in a tiny conservative town. When the handsome Devin asks him out, he's ecstatic. Can Devin overcome his instinct to ride off into the sunset alone? And can Peter really settle for settling down? This 30,000 word novella has a fake relationship and is a low-stakes, homophobia-free feel good steamy story with two dudes who love each other and their new, open lifestyle. Each book in the T-Guides series stands alone and they can be read in any order.




The Music Industry Handbook


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The Music Industry Handbook, Second edition is an expert resource and guide for all those seeking an authoritative and user-friendly overview of the music industry today. The new edition includes coverage of the latest developments in music streaming, including new business models created by the streaming service sector. There is also expanded exploration of the music industry in different regions of the UK and in other areas of Europe, and coverage of new debates within the music industry, including the impact of copyright extensions on the UK music industry and the business protocols involved when music is used in film and advertising. The Music Industry Handbook, Second edition also includes: in-depth explorations of different elements of the music industry, including the live music sector, the recording industry and the classical music business analysis of business practices across all areas of the industry, including publishing, synchronisation and trading in the music industry profiles presenting interviews with key figures workings in the music industry detailed further reading for each chapter and a glossary of essential music industry terms.




The Official Raspberry Pi Handbook 2023


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Discover the true potential of Raspberry Pi with the official Handbook 2023. With over 200 pages of amazing projects, fun tutorials, practical guides, and clear reviews, it has everything you need to master Raspberry Pi! Updated for 2023, this guide is packed with information on the latest models, including Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W and Raspberry Pi Pico W. In this 2023 handbook, you'll find: QuickStart guide to setting up your Raspberry Pi computer and using it. Everything you need to know about Raspberry Pi Pico & Pico W. Incredible projects built by the global Raspberry Pi community. Find the right kit and products for your dream builds. Get creating with our comprehensive tutorials and guides. We’ve carefully selected projects to show off the broad range of uses Raspberry Pi and Pico can have, whether you’re just starting out with a little coding, or looking for your next big project. I believe something in here will truly inspire you make something wonderful.




Handbook of Research on Sustainable Supply Chain Management for the Global Economy


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Many fields are beginning to implement developing practices that prove to be more efficient and environmentally friendly compared to traditional practices. This holds true for the realm of business, as organizations are redesigning their operations through the incorporation of sustainable methods. Research is needed on the specific techniques companies are using to promote efficiency and improved effectiveness using sustainability. Handbook of Research on Sustainable Supply Chain Management for the Global Economy is an essential reference source that discusses the incorporation of sustainability in various facets of business management. Featuring research on topics such as disruptive logistics, production planning, and renewable energy sources, this book is ideally designed for researchers, practitioners, students, managers, policymakers, academicians, economists, scholars, and educators seeking coverage on sustainable practices in supply chains to ensure a cleaner environment.




A Zookeeper's Guide to Dating


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Wallflower janitor Emily has dreamed of being a zookeeper their entire life. But they’ve been passed over again and again for promotion. Asked out by a gay man who thinks they’re named ‘Emil,’ they feel happy for the first time in forever. Jeremi is outgoing, friendly, driven… and his forgetfulness has lost him more boyfriends than he can count. When he meets an adorable twink at the zoo, Jeremi vows: this time will be different. Their first date tanks. Jeremi tries to salvage things by offering to be Emil’s job coach, yet he can’t help but want to be more than just friends. As Emil’s egg cracks and their self-confidence grows, Emil yearns for more from Jeremi. Yet they worry they’re not what Jeremi is looking for... Is their relationship doomed to die in captivity? This 30,000 word novella is a low-stakes sweet M/M romance with a trans-masc main character, and is a low-stakes, homophobia-free feel good story with a happily ever after. Each book in the T-Guides series stands alone and they can be read in any order. A Zookeeper's Guide is written in alternating first-person POV.




A Gym Rat's Guide to Love


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Steffen is embarrassed about the top surgery scars bisecting his chest but wants to gain muscle. So why not lift in the middle of the night when the gym is empty? That’s the plan, at least until a friendly, muscled gym bro, Ryan, shows up night after night, giving him training tips and advice. For Ryan, lifting weights started as a way to wind down from his mentally-taxing job. Now it’s practically his religion and he spends more time at the gym than his house. Training Steffen is a great excuse to avoid going home. Not that he has anyone to go home to. A friendly wager between them sparks something more. But can each man bulk their heart up enough to embrace love? This 30,000 word novella is a low-stakes steamy M/M romance with a trans masc main character and a happily ever after. Each book in the T-Guides series stands alone and they can be read in any order.




The Power Meter Handbook


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In The Power Meter Handbook, Joe Friel offers cyclists and triathletes a simple user’s guide to using a power meter for big performance gains. In simple language, the most trusted coach in endurance sports makes understanding a power meter easy, no advanced degrees or tech savvy required. Cyclists and triathletes will master the basics to reveal how powerful they are. Focusing on their most important data, they’ll discover hidden power, refine their pacing, and find out how many matches they can burn on any given day. Once they understand the fundamentals, Friel will show how to apply his proven training approach to gain big performance in road races, time trials, triathlons, and century rides. With The Power Meter Handbook, riders will: Precisely match their training to their race season Push their limits step by step Track fitness changes--reliably and accurately Peak predictably for key events Vastly improve training efficiency Power meters aren’t just for the pros or racers anymore. Now The Power Meter Handbook makes it easy for any cyclist or triathlete to find new speed with cycling’s most advanced gear.




Memoir of a Roadie


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Joel Miller is an ex- roadie for Guns N’ Roses, Poison, Stone Temple Pilots, & The Cranberries. The book is an often-hilarious personal account of a young man in his early 20’s trying to be a “good” roadie while also trying to understand life’s big picture. Through the advice of rock stars and career roadies Joel tries to find the pathway to roadie righteousness.




Music Business Handbook and Career Guide


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The new eighth edition of the Music Business Handbook And Career Guide maintains the tradition of this classic text as the most comprehensive, up-to-date guide to the $100 billion music industry. More than 100,000 students and professionals have turned to earlier editions of the Baskerville Handbook to understand the art, profession, and business of music. Thoroughly revised, the eighth edition includes complete coverage of all aspects of the music industry, including songwriting, publishing, copyright, licensing, artist management, promotion, retailing, media, and much more. There is a complete section on careers in music, including specific advice on getting started in the music business. Generously illustrated with tables and photographs, the Guide also contains a complete appendix with sample copyright forms, writing and publishing agreements, directories of professional organizations, and a comprehensive glossary and index. The eighth edition has been completely updated, with particular emphasis on online music and its impact on the rest of the industry.