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The Grammar of Rock

Author : Alexander Theroux
Publisher : Fantagraphics Books
ISBN 13 : 1606996169
Total Pages : 353 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (69 download)

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Download or read book The Grammar of Rock written by Alexander Theroux and published by Fantagraphics Books. This book was released on 2013-02-16 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Novelist and critic Alexander Theroux analyzes the pop song. National Book Award nominee, critic and one of America’s least compromising satirists, Alexander Theroux takes a comprehensive look at the colorful language of pop lyrics and the realm of rock music in general in The Grammar of Rock: silly song titles; maddening instrumentals; shrieking divas; clunker lines; the worst (and best) songs ever written; geniuses of the art; movie stars who should never have raised their voice in song but who were too shameless to refuse a mic; and the excesses of awful Christmas recordings. Praising (and critiquing) the gems of lyricists both highbrow and low, Theroux does due reverence to classic word-masters like Ira Gershwin, Jimmy Van Heusen, Cole Porter, and Sammy Cahn, lyricists as diverse as Hank Williams, Buck Ram, the Moody Blues, and Randy Newman, Dylan and the Beatles, of course, and more outré ones like the Sex Pistols, the Clash, Patti Smith, the Fall (even Ghostface Killa), but he considers stupid rhymes, as well ― nonsense lyrics, chop logic, the uses and abuses of irony, country music macho, verbal howlers, how voices sound alike and why, and much more. In a way that no one else has ever done, with his usual encyclopedic insights into the state of the modern lyric, Theroux focuses on the state of language ― the power of words and the nature of syntax ― in The Grammar of Rock. He analyzes its assaults on listeners’ impulses by investigating singers’ styles, pondering illogical lunacies in lyrics, and deconstructing the nature of diction and presentation in the language. This is that rare book of discernment and probing wit (and not exclusively one that is a critical defense of quality) that positively evaluates the very nature of a pop song, and why one over another has an effect on the listener.

The Grammar of Rock

Author : Alexander Theroux
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (135 download)

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Download or read book The Grammar of Rock written by Alexander Theroux and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Rock and Roll Will Save Your Life

Author : Steve Almond
Publisher : Random House
ISBN 13 : 0679603654
Total Pages : 241 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (796 download)

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Download or read book Rock and Roll Will Save Your Life written by Steve Almond and published by Random House. This book was released on 2010-04-13 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drooling fanatic, n. 1. One who drools in the presence of beloved rock stars. 2. Any of a genus of rock-and-roll wannabes/geeks who walk around with songs constantly ringing in their ears, own more than 3,000 albums, and fall in love with at least one record per week. With a life that’s spanned the phonographic era and the digital age, Steve Almond lives to Rawk. Like you, he’s secretly longed to live the life of a rock star, complete with insane talent, famous friends, and hotel rooms to be trashed. Also like you, he’s content (sort of) to live the life of a rabid fan, one who has converted his unrequited desires into a (sort of) noble obsession. Rock and Roll Will Save Your Life traces Almond’s passion from his earliest (and most wretched) rock criticism to his eventual discovery of a music-crazed soul mate and their subsequent production of two little superfans. Along the way, Almond reflects on the delusional power of songs, the awkward mating habits of drooling fanatics, and why Depression Songs actually make us feel so much better. The book also includes: • sometimes drunken interviews with America’s finest songwriters • a recap of the author’s terrifying visit to Graceland while stoned • a vigorous and credibility-shattering endorsement of Styx’s Paradise Theater • recommendations you will often choose to ignore • a reluctant exegesis of the Toto song “Africa” • obnoxious lists sure to piss off rock critics But wait, there’s more. Readers will also be able to listen to a special free mix designed by the author, available online at www.stevenalmond.com, for the express purpose of eliciting your drool. For those about to rock—we salute you!

The Rock-'n'-Roll Guide to Grammar and Style

Author : Michael J. Zerbe
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1527533263
Total Pages : 217 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (275 download)

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Download or read book The Rock-'n'-Roll Guide to Grammar and Style written by Michael J. Zerbe and published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. This book was released on 2019-04-16 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Believe it or not, you can use your favorite Rock-‘n’-Roll song titles to show you, clearly and concisely, how English grammar and style work—and it’s fun! Inspired by a lifelong love of music and language, this book captures the brilliant bond between music and language, using song titles as an innovative and memorable way to teach grammar and style. The book does not critique grammar and style use in Rock-‘n’-Roll song titles. Instead, it celebrates this use and demonstrates different kinds of sentences, parts of speech, verb tenses, stylistic figures of speech, and more. The book starts with short but complete sentences—song title subject/verb combinations of songs you know such as “Love hurts” and “Voices carry.” The patterns of English grammar and style then become strikingly visible when you see them in the titles of Rock-‘n’-Roll songs you love, all the way from the 1950s to today.

Stories of Rocks and Minerals for the Grammar Grades

Author : Harold Wellman Fairbanks
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 244 pages
Book Rating : 4.A/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Stories of Rocks and Minerals for the Grammar Grades written by Harold Wellman Fairbanks and published by . This book was released on 1903 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Grammar Rocks!

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781480340367
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (43 download)

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Download or read book Grammar Rocks! written by and published by . This book was released on 2013-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (ExpressiveArts). Learn the rules and you'll go far! Reinforce basic grammar concepts while rockin' to the beat with another winning resource from Hal Leonard's Rock 'n' Learn series. This standards-based study explores nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, contractions, capitalization and more - all put to music for learning that lasts! Perfect for Music class, Language Arts or any other academic area, the Teacher Book includes reproducible songsheets with chord symbols and simple choreography, and worksheets to reinforce learning. For performance options, a script is also included that introduces each of the eight original songs. A variety of whacky characters include the Punctuation Marks, the Apostrophe and the Crazy Contractions, Punk Rock Verbs, the Spellcheckers, and more! Groove along with the singer recordings on the enclosed Listening CD! Also available is an Enhanced P/A CD with performance and accompaniment-only song tracks, and PDFs of the piano/vocal arrangements with choreography, lyrics and worksheets for lots of performance and projection options! For additional value, receive all components in the Classroom Kit. Do your best and you'll feel great, when you learn to punctuate! Available separately: Teacher Book/Listening CD, Enhanced Performance/Accompaniment (with projectable/reproducible PDFs) and Classroom Kit (Teacher Book/Listening CD and Enhanced P/A CD.) Suggested for Grades 3-5.

Can't Slow Down

Author : Michaelangelo Matos
Publisher : Hachette Books
ISBN 13 : 0306903350
Total Pages : 480 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (69 download)

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Download or read book Can't Slow Down written by Michaelangelo Matos and published by Hachette Books. This book was released on 2020-12-08 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Rolling Stone-Kirkus Best Music Book of 2020 The definitive account of pop music in the mid-eighties, from Prince and Madonna to the underground hip-hop, indie rock, and club scenes Everybody knows the hits of 1984 - pop music's greatest year. From "Thriller" to "Purple Rain," "Hello" to "Against All Odds," "What's Love Got to Do with It" to "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go," these iconic songs continue to dominate advertising, karaoke nights, and the soundtracks for film classics (Boogie Nights) and TV hits (Stranger Things). But the story of that thrilling, turbulent time, an era when Top 40 radio was both the leading edge of popular culture and a moral battleground, has never been told with the full detail it deserves - until now. Can't Slow Down is the definitive portrait of the exploding world of mid-eighties pop and the time it defined, from Cold War anxiety to the home-computer revolution. Big acts like Michael Jackson (Thriller), Prince (Purple Rain), Madonna (Like a Virgin), Bruce Springsteen (Born in the U.S.A.), and George Michael (Wham!'s Make It Big) rubbed shoulders with the stars of the fermenting scenes of hip-hop, indie rock, and club music. Rigorously researched, mapping the entire terrain of American pop, with crucial side trips to the UK and Jamaica, from the biz to the stars to the upstarts and beyond, Can't Slow Down is a vivid journey to the very moment when pop was remaking itself, and the culture at large - one hit at a time.

The Grammar of Raising and Control

Author : William D. Davies
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470754729
Total Pages : 400 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (77 download)

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Download or read book The Grammar of Raising and Control written by William D. Davies and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-04-15 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Grammar of Raising and Control surveys analyses across a range of theoretical frameworks from Rosenbaum's classic Standard Theory analysis (1967) to current proposals within the Minimalist Program, and provides readers with a critical understanding of these, helping them in the process to develop keen insights into the strengths and weaknesses of syntactic arguments in general. Distills a very successful graduate course in syntax from two prominent figures in the field, covering analyses from a range of theoretical frameworks. Provides readers with an understanding of the various perspectives represented in generative syntax, using a particular class of grammatical constructions as a means of examining the evolution of syntactic theory over the last thirty years. Helps students to develop keen insights into the strengths and weaknesses of syntactic arguments. Includes excerpts from six important works that allow students to familiarize themselves with the original literature while also providing discussion of the theoretical context in which they were written.

The 30 Rock Book

Author : Mike Roe
Publisher : Abrams
ISBN 13 : 1647001099
Total Pages : 472 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (47 download)

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Download or read book The 30 Rock Book written by Mike Roe and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2021-11-30 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The hilarious true story of the making of the cult classic hit show 30 Rock It’s hard to remember a time when Tina Fey wasn’t a star, but back in the early 2000s, she was an SNL writer who was far from a household name. It’s even harder to remember when Fey’s sitcom 30 Rock was tanking, but it was—it premiered in the fall of 2006, and by November, the New York Times wrote that 30 Rock was “perilously close to a flop.” But despite all expectations (including those of some of the cast and crew), Tina Fey’s eccentric buddy comedy lasted 138 episodes, spanning seven seasons. It resurrected the career of Alec Baldwin, survived an extended absence by Tracy Morgan, and permeated the culture— its breakneck pacing, oddball characters, and extremely rich joke writing are deeply beloved by millions of fans. Through more than fifty original interviews with cast, crew, critics, and more, culture writer Mike Roe brings to life the history of the gloriously goofy show that became an all-time classic. The 30 Rock Book has everything in it, from tales of the amazing music still stuck in our heads, to the iconic bit characters that make the show, to all the love and drama of the backstage crew . . . and the creative failures and successes along the way. So grab your night cheese and muffin tops, cuddle up with your slanket against your Japanese body pillow, and settle in for the story of one of the funniest shows in television history.

The Only Grammar Book You'll Ever Need

Author : Susan Thurman
Publisher : Adams Media
ISBN 13 : 1580628559
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (86 download)

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Download or read book The Only Grammar Book You'll Ever Need written by Susan Thurman and published by Adams Media. This book was released on 2003-05-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Only Grammar Book You'll Ever Need is the ideal resource for everyone who wants to produce writing that is clear, concise, and grammatically excellent. Whether you're creating perfect professional documents, spectacular school papers, or effective personal letters, you'll find this handbook indispensable. From word choice to punctuation to organization, English teacher Susan Thurman guides you through getting your thoughts on paper with polish. Using dozens of examples, The Only Grammar Book You'll Ever Need provides guidelines for: Understanding the parts of speech and elements of a sentence Avoiding the most common grammar and punctuation mistakes Using correct punctuating in every sentence Writing clearly and directly Approaching writing projects, whether big or small Easy to follow and authoritative, The Only Grammar Book You'll Ever Need provides all the necessary tools to make you successful with every type of written expression.

The Glamour of Grammar

Author : Roy Peter Clark
Publisher : Little, Brown Spark
ISBN 13 : 0316089060
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (16 download)

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Download or read book The Glamour of Grammar written by Roy Peter Clark and published by Little, Brown Spark. This book was released on 2010-08-16 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Early in the history of English, the words "grammar" and "glamour" meant the same thing: the power to charm. Roy Peter Clark, author of Writing Tools, aims to put the glamour back in grammar with this fun, engaging alternative to stuffy instructionals. In this practical guide, readers will learn everything from the different parts of speech to why effective writers prefer concrete nouns and active verbs. The Glamour of Grammar gives readers all the tools they need to"live inside the language" -- to take advantage of grammar to perfect their use of English, to instill meaning, and to charm through their writing. With this indispensable book, readers will come to see just how glamorous grammar can be.

A treatise on English composition; including a general view of the grammar of the English language

Author : Henry Wilkinson Williams
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 90 pages
Book Rating : 4.R/5 (5 download)

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Download or read book A treatise on English composition; including a general view of the grammar of the English language written by Henry Wilkinson Williams and published by . This book was released on 1836 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

A Treatise on English Composition; including a general view of the Grammar of the English language

Author : Henry W. WILLIAMS (Wesleyan Minister.)
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 88 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (19 download)

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Download or read book A Treatise on English Composition; including a general view of the Grammar of the English language written by Henry W. WILLIAMS (Wesleyan Minister.) and published by . This book was released on 1836 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The grammar-school dictionary, a dictionary of the English language

Author : Grammar school dictionary
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 396 pages
Book Rating : 4.R/5 (6 download)

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Download or read book The grammar-school dictionary, a dictionary of the English language written by Grammar school dictionary and published by . This book was released on 1867 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Word Up! How to Write Powerful Sentences and Paragraphs

Author : Marcia Riefer Johnston
Publisher : Northwest Brainstorms Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0985820314
Total Pages : 239 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (858 download)

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Download or read book Word Up! How to Write Powerful Sentences and Paragraphs written by Marcia Riefer Johnston and published by Northwest Brainstorms Publishing. This book was released on 2013-04-27 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Want to know how to write more powerfully? You've come to the right book. Word Up!—an eclectic collection of essays, more inspiration guide than style guide—serves up tips and insights for anyone who wants to know how to write with umph. Word Up! does what too few writing books do: it practices while preaching, shows while telling, uses powerful writing to talk about powerful writing. Word Up! explores the perplexities and celebrates the pleasures of the English language. It leaves you smiling—and ready to conquer your next blank (or blah) page.

The Grammar Devotional

Author : Mignon Fogarty
Publisher : St. Martin's Griffin
ISBN 13 : 1429964405
Total Pages : 245 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (299 download)

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Download or read book The Grammar Devotional written by Mignon Fogarty and published by St. Martin's Griffin. This book was released on 2009-10-27 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Millions of fans around the globe punctuate properly and communicate clearly thanks to Mignon Fogarty's practical and easy-to-remember advice about writing style and word usage. Her first book, Grammar Girl's Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing, hit the New York Times bestseller list, and her weekly grammar podcast has been downloaded more than 100 million times and hailed by USA Today as "authoritative but warm." Now, in tip-of-the-day form, Grammar Girl serves up 365 lessons on language that are sure to inspire. Filled with new, bite-size writing tips, fun quizzes and puzzles, and efficient memory tricks, The Grammar Devotional gives you a daily dose of knowledge to improve your writing and also serves as a lasting reference you'll use for years to come.

The Grammar Daily: 365 Quick Tips for Successful Writing from Grammar Girl

Author : Mignon Fogarty
Publisher : St. Martin's Griffin
ISBN 13 : 1250908949
Total Pages : 218 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (59 download)

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Download or read book The Grammar Daily: 365 Quick Tips for Successful Writing from Grammar Girl written by Mignon Fogarty and published by St. Martin's Griffin. This book was released on 2023-11-14 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An updated edition of the classic tip-a-day grammar guide from New York Times bestselling author and creator of the Grammar Girl podcast, Mignon Fogarty. One hundred million podcast downloads say it all: Mignon Fogarty's kicky, practical, and easy-to-remember advice about style and usage has won her fans around the globe. Her first book, Grammar Girl's Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing, hit the New York Times bestseller list, and her weekly grammar podcast has been hailed by USA Today as "authoritative but warm." Here in tip-a-day form, Grammar Girl offers 365 lessons on language that are sure to inspire. Chock-full of bite-sized writing tips, fun quizzes, and efficient memory tricks, The Grammar Daily gives you the tools you need to improve your grammar and become an even better communicator, one day at a time. This revised edition of the book, previously published as The Grammar Devotional, has been updated throughout with new lessons and revised content to reflect shifting concerns in style and usage since initial publication.