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Chris Gibson

    Sound Tracks
    The Church's Starfish
    Rally Point
    Surfing Places, Surfboard Makers
    Morské pobrežie
    Zvieratá Európy
    • Zvieratá Európy

      • 224 stránok
      • 8 hodin čítania
      5,0(10)Ohodnotiť

      Knižka je dokonalým sprievodcom na výletoch do prírody, ale aj pri pozorovaní živočíchov v záhrade. Zvieratá sú rozdelené na cicavce, plazy a obojživelníky, čo umožňuje rýchlu orientáciu v knihe. Každý druh je zobrazený a malý obrázok ukazuje aj biotop, v ktorom žije.

      Zvieratá Európy
    • Morské pobrežie

      • 224 stránok
      • 8 hodin čítania

      Prehľadný, jednoduchý a zároveň vyčerpávajúci sprievodca pomocou kvalitných detailných fotografií približuje život vyše 300 druhov živočíchov a rastlín charakteristických pre morské pobrežie. Kniha je priamo v teréne neoceniteľným spoločníkom všetkých záujemcov o poznanie života na morskom pobreží.

      Morské pobrežie
    • Surfing Places, Surfboard Makers

      • 288 stránok
      • 11 hodin čítania

      The book delves into the evolution of surfboards, examining their journey from regional craft traditions in Hawai'i, southern California, and southeastern Australia to becoming central to a thriving billion-dollar industry. It highlights the rich heritage of surfboard crafting, the intricacies of custom production, and how local geography influences board styles. Additionally, it addresses the preservation of hand-crafting skills in an increasingly commercialized market.

      Surfing Places, Surfboard Makers
    • Rally Point

      • 224 stránok
      • 8 hodin čítania
      4,5(30)Ohodnotiť

      A smart and surprising political inventory for how America can reunite and revitalize in a time of crisis.

      Rally Point
    • The Church's Starfish

      • 160 stránok
      • 6 hodin čítania

      "After a string of commercial disappointments, in 1986 Australian rock band The Church were simultaneously dropped by Warner Brothers in the US and EMI in Australia. The future looked bleak. Seemingly from nowhere, Arista Records founder Clive Davis took a liking to the enigmatic band, flying them to LA to record with West Coast hitmakers Waddy Wachtel and Greg Ladanyi. Amid fractious sessions, and with no obvious hit song in the bag, they played Davis a demo recording of a strange leftover song. Neither a ballad nor a rocker, with mercurial lyrics, fugitive chords and a mystifying backwards bagpipe solo, "Under the Milky Way" transfixed Davis, who insisted it be included. Chris Gibson delves into the mysteries of this mercurial classic, tracing both its slippery cultural geography and its sumptuous songcraft"--

      The Church's Starfish
    • Sound Tracks

      Popular Music Identity and Place

      • 336 stránok
      • 12 hodin čítania
      4,1(11)Ohodnotiť

      Exploring the connections between music, space, and identity, this book delves into various cultural "scenes" and the national music landscape. It offers a comprehensive perspective on popular music, examining how these elements intertwine and shape individual and collective identities across different environments.

      Sound Tracks
    • Focusing on the vibrant community surrounding a beloved festival, this book showcases the local characters, lookalikes, impersonators, and tribute artists who bring the spirit of Elvis to life. Through the lens of dedicated fans, it paints a vivid picture of the town that celebrates this iconic figure, highlighting the unique culture and enthusiasm that make the event special.

      Outback Elvis: The story of a festival, its fans & a town called Parkes
    • RSPB WILDLIFE OF BRITAIN - A DEFINITIVE VISUAL GUIDE [Unknown Binding]

      Wildlife of Britain
    • Outback Elvis

      The story of a festival, its fans and a town called Parkes (Large Print 16 Pt Edition)

      • 328 stránok
      • 12 hodin čítania

      The annual Parkes Elvis Festival draws thousands to a small Australian town, where fans don wigs and jumpsuits to celebrate the King in extreme heat. This book delves into the origins of the festival and explores the local community, featuring colorful characters, lookalikes, impersonators, and tribute artists. Written by devoted festival enthusiasts, it captures the unique spirit and cultural significance of Parkes, revealing how a quiet town became a vibrant hub for Elvis fans.

      Outback Elvis
    • The Unassuming Collection

      • 56 stránok
      • 2 hodiny čítania

      Set in a library, this immersive poem features a unique format where each right-hand page showcases a captivating image from another book, while the left-hand page presents a line of text along with a QR code. Scanning the QR code leads readers to the complete work from which the image originates, creating a layered reading experience. This innovative approach transforms the book into a library itself, inviting exploration and discovery through each poetic line.

      The Unassuming Collection