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Jump Into Audition
￥29.33
Make it a YES! With so much competition, JUMP INTO AUDITION is the must-have guide for your audition. You only get one chance to make a FIRST IMPRESSION so let it count! FULFILL your POTENTIAL! Learn the art of preparing for auditions, tips on appropriate dress and etiquette and how to CONQUER your nerves. This book uncovers the true procedures and expectations behind auditions, so you will know exactly what to expect before you set foot on the stage. Quite simply, if you want to SUCCEED, make sure you don't attend another audition before reading this book. Including tips from choreographers, theatrical producers, singing coaches and seasoned audition professionals, JUMP INTO AUDITION will ensure you enter your audition fully prepared and ready to give the performance of your life. With sections dedicated to musicals, theatre, talent shows, dance companies and TV/film, specific advice is given for your individual type of audition, covering aspects of movement, microphone handling, supporting musical accompaniment, translation, choice of song and cold reading. There are also specific tips on breathing exercises and vocal warm-up techniques, designed to strengthen your voice and ensure a powerful delivery which will impress the judges.
Jump Into Fame
￥73.48
The ultimate guide for breaking into the music industry. You've heard the songs, you went to the gigs, you bought the t-shirts and you read the biographies, but now it's your turn, right? The music industry is seen by many as a direct path to the ultimate party lifestyle of the rich and famous. But there is more to being a successful recording artist than just standing up in front of a crowd and singing, or spending your cash in the glamorous nightspots of London, New York and LA. As an industry that employs thousands of people in producing, marketing, publishing, and promoting musicians, there's a lot of hard work that goes into making recording artists a success. Take a look inside the world of the music business, see how it works and plot YOUR PATH TO FAME! Break down the barriers by knowing how the business works. Knowledge is power and 'Jump into Fame' will help you prepare. In each of these titles you will find advice on the key aspects of the music industry from an artist's perspective, including song writing, rehearsing and choreography to copyright, royalties and merchandising. This eBook covers a series of topics you will need to understand and address within the music industry. Save yourself a lot of time by preparing professionally and with a clear understanding of what's involved. Learn what to expect from others and also, importantly, what the music industry expects from you. Beyond the traditional image of sex, drugs and rock n' roll there is a whole industry generating tens of billions of dollars worldwide, so what does it take to become a part of it? Read advice from professional musicians and choreographers, and get to grips with the basics of the business side of the music industry. Learn about the mysterious rules of music copyright and find out where exactly your riches will come flooding in from with our section on royalties. Get yourself noticed by making your own music video, and protect your assets by retaining ownership of your material, seeking advice from the Musician's Union on the way. Learn how to put together the professional support team you will need. Many of the decisions you make now will be crucial to your chances of success in the future. With so many pitfalls you need to be aware of how the industry works, what to look out for and how to make yourself stand out from the crowd. If you're serious about making a career from your talent, then jump in and take the first step on the road to fame!
Playing Sherlock Holmes
￥19.52
Playing Sherlock Holmes contains three verbatim interviews - with John Wood, Robert Stephens and Christopher Lee - about their very different experiences of appearing as Holmes on stage and screen. The interviews were conducted in 1974. At the time, John Wood was appearing on stage in an acclaimed revival of William Gillette's play Sherlock Holmes, a Royal Shakespeare Company production; Robert Stephens had recently completed The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes for film director Billy Wilder; and Christopher Lee - who had a role as Mycroft Holmes in that film - had earlier played the lead role in Sherlock Holmes and the Deadly Necklace. The interviews have been transcribed from tapes held in the Arthur Conan Doyle Collection - Richard Lancelyn Green Bequest at Portsmouth Museum.
Pointless Conversations
￥19.52
Pointless conversations: a selection of daft, ridiculous and utterly pointless meanderings from the mind of Scott Tierney. If you've ever wanted to know the answers to why Superman is a coward; why Spiderman should technically be deformed; and if Superdog caused the death of Krypton, then these bite-sized comics will reveal all. The discussions may be insane, and most of what is said is rambling, but despite this, you may find yourself agreeing with most of what is said. It's a fair point: where does Spiderman store all that web?
Fifth Harmony Quiz Book
￥24.43
Are you a fan of American girl band Fifth Harmony? Have you followed the girls' success from auditioning as solo artists on The X Factor USA to the formation of Fifth Harmony and beyond? If you think you know all about Ally, Normani, Dinah, Lauren and Camilla, or would like to find out more about them, dip inside The Fifth Harmony Quiz Book. What song did Ally sing during her audition on The X Factor USA in 2012? When the group was formed by Simon Cowell and Demi Lovato, what was the band's original name? What award did Fifth Harmony win at the 'People's Choice Awards 2016'? The answers can all be found in this exciting new quiz book. With 100 questions and fascinating facts all about Fifth Harmony, including many personal details, you are certain to learn something new about this popular girl band. This is a must-have book for everyone who supported the girls on their The X Factor USA journey and who continue to enjoy the music of Fifth Harmony.
Official Carry On Facts, Figures ＆ Statistics
￥73.48
Little did anyone know, back in 1958 when the first Carry On film, Carry on Sergeant, was produced by Peter Rogers and directed by Gerald Thomas, that 50 years and 31 films later Carry On would have become such a well-loved British comedy institution, and one that continues to have people rolling in the aisles. And what better way to celebrate Carry On's 50th anniversary in 2008 than to dazzle Carry On fans with this incredibly well-researched treasure trove of information, including technical data about each film, interesting facts about every member of the Carry On team and every conceivable statistic that you could ever imagine. With forewords by Carry On cameraman Alan Hume and actor Jack Douglas, and peppered with photographs and actors' anecdotes and memories, this book is an absolute must for every Carry On aficionado.
On The Buses
￥68.57
On The Buses was a classic British situation comedy, created by Ronald Wolfe and Ronald Chesney, which ran for seven series from 1969 to 1973, and introduced a host of much-loved memorable characters. The series followed the ups and downs of life on the buses as portrayed by two work shy-busmen, Stan Butler (played by Reg Varney) and his mate Jack Harper (Bob Grant) as they invented new scams to wind up their long suffering boss, inspector Cyril Blakey Blake (Stephen Lewis). This book tells the whole 'On The Buses' story from its inception through to the three spin-off feature films it spawned. It includes details of cast, crew, locations and the many famous faces and catch phrases which made-up one of the most popular sitcoms ever to appear on our TV screens. On The Buses aired in an era where entertainment was unrestrained by politically correct rules but hilarious scripts and quality acting guaranteed the series a legion of loyal fans around the globe. This book is a must have for anyone interested in learning more about On The Buses an example of British sitcom at its best.
Straight From The Force's Mouth
￥88.19
Everyone has heard of Darth Vader, the infamous Star Wars villain we all love to fear, created by George Lucas and brought to life by Dave Prowse MBE, but people may not be so familiar with the story of the multi-talented man behind the mask. It required someone exceptional to turn a helmeted costume into the principal character in the highest grossing film series in cinema history - that someone was Dave Prowse. The towering, physical presence of the 6ft 7"e; bodybuilder was ideally suited to personify the intimidating Darth Vader. Straight from the Force's Mouth takes us behind the scenes of Star Wars and documents how this extraordinary man took on the role of the menacing central character to creating one of the most iconic villains in cinema history. In this book of memoirs, Dave shares his journey from disadvantaged child and poor student to champion weightlifter and international film star. The Dave Prowse story is one of determination and hard work and in this honest account he explains how he overcame the many setbacks in his life to achieve success and global recognition. This book is a must have for Star Wars fans of all ages and will appeal to anyone who enjoys a truly inspirational and motivating real life story.
Great Train Robbery Quiz Book
￥19.52
The Great Train Robbery is one of the most well documented crimes of all time but how much do you really know about what happened on that fateful day in 1963 and in the years beyond? This new quiz book will tell you everything you ever wanted to know about the Great Train Robbery and the people involved.How many train robbers escaped from prison? What was the robbers' hideout called? Who was the first '30-year sentence' train robber to be released? The answers to these brain teasers and more can all be found inside The Great Train Robbery Quiz Book.With 100 questions all about the people involved in the robbery, where they are now, the detectives, Judge, books, films and TV programmes, this is a comprehensive guide to the most talked about UK heist in history.With 2013 marking the 50th anniversary, there is still a great deal of interest in the Great Train Robbery and if you would like to know more, this book is all you need.
Brilliant General Knowledge Quiz Book 3
￥24.43
In what year did Concorde 001 first take off from Toulouse? What did the African country of Zaire change its name to in 1997? What popular sweet was invented by Frank Fleer in 1906? If you would like to know the answers to these brain-teasers and more like them take a look at The Brilliant General Knowledge Quiz Book.Find out how much you know about everyday things and the world we live in with the 100 testing questions in this book. Full of interesting facts and covering a range of topics including sport, history, geography, science, films and celebrities, this book provides a fun and easy way to learn. Whether you want to help the kids with their homework, challenge your friends or set the questions for the next pub quiz, this book is just all you need to improve your general knowledge. So if you have always wanted to know who invented the World Wide Web or the number of players in a water polo team this is the book for you.
Show Must Go On
￥29.33
"e;running away from home"e; aged 15 Bernard Ross joined a travelling funfair, this book follows his adventures as one of the last live funfair wrestlers in the UK
Great Singers
￥19.52
A fantastic look at the life of nine historical singers: Maria Felicia Malibran Wilhemina Schroder-Devrient Giulia Grisi Pauline Viardot Fanny Persiani Marietta Alboni Jenny Lind Sophie Cruvelli Theresa Titiens
Life of Phineas T. Barnum
￥19.52
A fantastic comprehensive biography of one of the greatest showmen of history: Phineas Taylor Barnum, most famous for his entertaining hoaxes and the disputed origin of the phrase 'There's a sucker born every minute!'
Confessions of an English Opium-Eater
￥19.52
English author Thomas de Quincey's autobiographical account of his addiction to laudanum (opium and alcohol) was his first major success. It paints a fascinating picture of the lives of the opium-eaters in 19th century London.
101 Amazing Statistics
￥19.52
Did you know that you're almost two thousand times more likely to die from an asteroid hitting the earth than you are from a terrorist attack? Would you be shocked to learn that almost half of pilots surveyed admitted to falling asleep during a flight? Do you think world population growth is increasing or declining? And does a regular social drinker earn more or less than their alcohol-free counterpart? This fascinating book contains over one hundred statistics that will surprise, shock and amaze you. With sections covering life, death, crime, education, the environment and much more, this is a great quick read for readers of any age.
A-Z of Sega Mega Drive Games - Volume 1
￥19.52
The A-Z of Sega Mega Drive Games: Volume 1 features reviews of three different games for each letter of the alphabet. The games range from the very earliest releases in the mid-eighties to the modern homebrew games of today. This book shows you just how diverse the library of titles is for the Sega Mega Drive and how it became one of the most popular consoles of all-time.
101 Amazing Rihanna Facts
￥14.62
Are you the world's biggest Rihanna Fan? Do you know everything there is to know about the Good Girl Gone Bad? Then this is the book for you! In this easy-to-digest eBook are 101 facts about your favourite singer - do you know all of them?Test yourself and your friends with these handily-packaged facts easily organised into categories for maximum enjoyment. Sections include her music, friends and family, and some crazy facts about her life! Show everyone that you are the master of Rihanna knowledge!
101 Amazing Little Mix Facts
￥19.52
Are you a fan of world famous girl band Little Mix? Do you want to know everything there is to know about Perrie, Jesy, Leigh-Anne and Jade? if so, then this is the book for you. Contained within are over one hundred amazing facts about everything from the girls' upbringing to the band's formation, the many awards they have won and much more. Get the facts you want quick!
Ultimate Doctor Who Quiz Book
￥39.14
Are you a big fan of Doctor Who? Have you watched all of the series from years gone by through to the present day? Can you name the various actors who have played the Doctor from William Hartnell to Matt Smith? If you can tell a Hath from the Heavenly Host and a Sontaran from a Slitheen, you are certain to enjoy this fun new quiz book? What was the title of episode one of the first Doctor story, The Daleks? Who played The Siren in the eleventh Doctor story, The Curse of the Black Spot? What companion has appeared in the most episodes of Doctor Who since its return in 2005? The answers to these brain-teasers and more can all be found inside The Doctor Who Quiz Book. As the iconic series celebrates 50 years of production, have a go at the 500 questions in this book to find out how much you really know about the Doctor. This is a must-have tribute for Doctor Who fans of all ages.
Union J Quiz Book
￥24.43
Are you a fan of Union J? If so, you will probably be able to name the band members but how much else do you know about the four boys? Whether you are fully familiar with the lads from Union J, or would like to find out more about them, this quiz book is for you. With what record company did Union J sign after their time on The X Factor in 2012? Where did Union J first perform their single 'Carry You'? During what month in 2013 did Union J take over the Daybreak sofa at 7.50 am each morning for a week? The answers to these questions and more can all be found inside this new book. Packed with fun facts about all aspects of Union J, including many personal details, The Union J Quiz Book documents the boys' journey from four unknown artists into successful X Factor boy band and beyond. With 100 questions about your favourite group, this is a book Union J fans of all ages just won't want to be without.
A-Z of Atari 2600 Games
￥19.52
The A-Z of Atari 2600 Games: Volume 2 features reviews of three different games for each letter of the alphabet. The games range from the very earliest releases in the 70s to the modern homebrew games of today. This book shows you just how diverse the library of titles is for the Atari 2600 and how it became one of the best selling consoles of all time.
