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Very professional - I get asked to sign copies of this book all over the world.’ Lars Ulrich, Metallica’McIver has left no stone unturned to discover the truth - exactly the weighty tome Metallica deserve.’ Record Collector’McIver is exhaustive in his research - a book for the [Metallica] obsessive.’ Q
When the first edition of this book was published in 2004, it caused enormous controversy, with author Joel McIver’s account of Metallica’s rise and fall exposing the multiple myths that had surrounded the band for years. For the first time, a book dared to tell the unvarnished truth about their early life on the San Francisco circuit, their heyday as the world’s most uncompromising metal band and the notorious controversies which plagued their later years. Napster, Playboy, Rehab, St Anger and their recent return to form with “Death Magnetic” are all covered in this updated edition which features brand new interviews on top of the ori (more…)
Victoria Justice is Nickelodeons newest star. She became a household name among the tween set with her role on Zoey 101 and guest appearances on The Suite Life of Zack & Cody and Gilmore Girls. She just appeared in the made-for-television movie Spectacular! and will star in her own Nickelodeon original series. On top of all that, Nickelodeon is promoting her as an up-and-coming music star. Weve got the inside scoop on this rising starcomplete with four pages of color photos!
Make the most of your time with Rough Guide DIRECTIONS Madeira. Slim, stylish and pocketable, the guide is an up-to-date, authoritative and user-friendly companion to this stunning Portuguese outpost. Full-colour and richly illustrated throughout, the guide highlights the best Madeira has on offer from wild mountains to precipitous valleys and the most beautiful walks on which to adsorb it all – giving you inspiration for things to do, 24 hours a day. You’ll find accurate information on the regions top attractions from exploring the streets of the islands historical capital, Funchai, to the vast expanse of superb sand on Porto Santo as well as the regions leisure highlights and most unspoilt, architectural and child-friendly attractions. The guide features up-to-date listings of all the hottest new places to stay, eat, drink, club, shop and enjoy the wide array of leisure activities on offer to suit all budgets, and comes complete with comprehensive maps to help yo (more…)
From Publishers Weekly
This first entry in a promising new Just for a Day series delves into the world of the white bear. As with her other books, such as Step into the Night and Mockingbird Morning , Ryder tells a highly imaginative story that is scientifically accurate. In this story, a boy is transformed into an “Ice Bear” and experiences the beautiful yet brutally cold environment of this creature. Ryder’s language is spare and poetic, as she carefully sets out the adaptive characteristics that help the bear in the arctic setting: heavy fur, protective coloration, padded feet, strong claws and a keen sense of smell. Squeamish readers will be relieved to know that the well-paced text stops short of the bear’s actually capturing–and devouring–a fur seal for his meal. Rothman’s paintings evoke the power of this wild creature, at home in a frosty, blue-green and white arctic landscape, which is only briefly illuminated by a silvery moon and the dancing northern lights (more…)