"A guitar nerd's dream . . . more than 700 photos of some of the most famous guitars in the world." — Alternative PressThese are the guitars so famous that fans know their names: B.B. King's Lucille, Eric Clapton's Blackie, Stevie Ray Vaughan's First Wife, Billy F. Gibbons' Pearly Gates, Neil Young's Old Black, and many more. This is the first-ever illustrated history of the actual guitars of the stars that made the music. Other guitar histories look at the...

Celebrate the legendary guitars and amps of Fender®with this authoritatively written, lavishly illustrated, and officially licensed history of the company and the culture it inspired.Originating in Leo Fender’s modest radio and amplifier repair shop in Fullerton, California, Fender Musical Instrument Corporation went on to become the world’s preeminent name in musical instruments. Today, Fender guitars and amplifiers are icons in p...

Authoritatively written and lavishly illustrated, Fender Stratocaster® 70 Years is the officially licensed anniversary celebration of this legendary guitar.Ever present in the music world, the Fender Stratocaster® guitar is also an icon of popular culture, its attractive lines and innovative features as forward-looking today as they were when Leo Fender introduced the guitar to the world in 1954.In Fender Stratocaster

The Experience Equation helps mature individuals create a future where their experience is valued. If you're over 50 and feeling undervalued, then this book is for you. The book explores how to make your own future plan, the future of work and what the journey to the future will look like for you. It helps the mature individual take back control and overcome the challenges of discrimination and ageism which is endemic in the workplace today. Written by a passionate ageism activist - Hunter...

The fourth book in Erin Hunter’s #1 nationally bestselling Warriors seriesJoin the legion of fans who have made Erin Hunter’s Warriors series a bestselling phenomenon. More thrilling adventures, epic action, and fierce warrior cats await in Warriors #4: Rising Storm.Fireheart’s traitorous enemy Tigerclaw has been vanquished and exiled from ThunderClan—but Fireheart can’t shake the feeling that he is lurking in the forest, waiting for a chance to strike.In the heat o...

The third book in Erin Hunter's #1 nationally bestselling Warriors seriesJoin the legion of fans who have made Erin Hunter's Warriors series a bestselling phenomenon. More thrilling adventures, epic action, and fierce warrior cats await in Warriors #3: Forest of Secrets.Allegiances are shifting among the Clans of warrior cats that roam the forest. With tensions so delicately balanced, friends can become enemies overnight, and some cats are willing ...

In this compact, practical and research driven guide to marketing strategy, Hunter Leonardshares tools, information and insights gathered over the past 16 years in his marketing consultancythat has helped to grow over 50 organisations in 20 different countries. Hunter uses a cooking analogyto explain the recipe and ingredients needed to develop a successful marketing plan. Accessible and direct,Get your Marketing Cooking is a must read for any business wanti...

Beginning in the 1870s, thousands of Bohemians flocked to Cedar Rapids in search of a better life. Czech immigrants courageously overcame the difficult conditions of the local packinghouse and the challenge of creating a new home. They maintained a strong cultural identity with Czech music, literature and an undying dedication to family. In the wake of a devastating flood in 2008, the people of Czech Village and New Bohemia re-imagined traditional principles to forge a remarkable resurgenc...

The Guitar Amp Handbook: Understanding Tube Amplifiers and Getting Great Sounds, Updated Edition brings fresh information to the table to help guitarists understand everything about what makes their amps tick and how to use them to sound better than ever. It builds on the popular original edition of the book, first published in 2005.Central to the book's success is the way it walks musicians through the significance of each crucial circuit stage and component of a great nu...

Gone are the days when home recording was limited to four tracks of tape hiss on a cassette porta-studio. Now, limitless digital multitrack recording and a vast array of outboard effects and processors are available to anyone with a computer. Add a few other essentials such as a microphone, some headphones & monitors, and you've got a home studio capable of making professional recordings worthy of airplay and release. What you might not have is the know-how to harness all that vast potenti...

This vintage book is a comprehensive guide to mastering the game of golf. Since the author thought that it was the most important aspect, pronating—or, the proper turning and twisting of the forearms at the beginning of the swing—is dealt with primarily and in great detail. The author deals with each aspect simply and concisely, making this volume ideal for the beginner. Contents include: “The Grip”, “The Stance”, “The Swing”, “Mid Iron and Jigger”, “Mashies and Pitch Shots”, “Fancy Shots”...

Although rock 'n roll is America's all-time leading cultural export, half of the classic rock sound – hard-hitting, skintight, audacious, and vibrant – was born across the pond. Musician, journalist, and writer Dave Hunter's The British Amp Invasion: How Marshall, Hiwatt, Vox, and More Changed the Sound of Music charts the forty-plus year confluence of British industrial ingenuity and popular culture that grew a minor “also-ran” offshore industry into a true world leader. Art insp...