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David Browne

A "meticulously researched" dual biography on the lives and artistry of the father and son musicians whose lives were each cut short ( Chicago Tribune).When Jeff Buckley drowned at the age of thirty in 1997, he not only left behind a legacy of brilliant music—he brought back haunting memories of his father, '60s troubadour Tim Buckley, a gifted musician who barely knew his son and who himself died at twenty-eight. Both father and son made transcendent music...

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David Browne

"This juicy, fascinating read . . .artfully describes the creation of these classic songs in a way that makes them seem brand-new." — ParadeSet against a backdrop of world-changing historical and political events, Fire and Rain tells the extraordinary story of one pivotal year in the lives and music of four legendary artists, and reveals how these artists and their songs both shaped and reflected their times.Drawing on int...

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David Browne

**The definitive history of the rise and heyday of the revolutionary Greenwich Village music scene, based on new research and first-hand interviews with many of its legendary performers."Impeccably researched, elegantly written and consistently fascinating." —The New York Times**Although Greenwich Village encompasses less than a square mile in downtown New York, rarely has such a concise area nurtured so many innovative artists and genres. Over the course of decade...

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David Browne

The first and most complete narrative biography of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, by acclaimed music journalist and Rolling Stone senior writer David Browne"Riveting." -People Magazine"This is one of the great rock and roll stories." -New York Times Book ReviewEven in the larger-than-life world of rock and roll, it was hard to imagine four more different ...

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David Brown, Michelle Barker

A great novel is honed, not hatched. There are two pillars to effective storytelling: immersion and emotional draw. Immersion is what transports readers into your story world. Emotional draw is what keeps them there. This book will take you deep into the craft workshop of the Darling Axe's two senior editors. Michelle and David's core editorial philosophy is simple: every element of a story must serve the reader's experience. First Pillar topics include: the writer's maxim of "show, don't ...

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David Brown

Based on the chart-topping Business Wars podcast, this book offers compelling stories and leadership lessons from history’s greatest business rivalries. Using Chinese military genius Sun Tzu’s strategies as a guide for modern business strategy, Brown examines why some companies triumph while others crumble.Business is a fight for survival. In business as in war, leaders match their wills in pursuit of opposing outcomes, they devise competitive strategies, ...

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David Brown

This military history reveals the untold story of the United Kingdom's Royal and Merchant Navies during the Falkland's War.Soldiers and journalists alike wasted no time in memorializing the campaign to recapture the Falkland Islands after the Argentinian invasion in April, 1982. With the overwhelming focus on the role of the Army, the vital contributions of the Royal and Merchant Navies have been largely overlooked. Yet no British military forces would have been the...

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David Browne

" Like a live bootleg, each chapter digs deep into the band's state of mind… . . . It's a wild trajectory . . . unrivaled by that of any of their contemporaries." — Washington PostMore than fifty years after they first came together, the Grateful Dead remain one of rock's most beloved bands — a musical and cultural phenomenon that spans generations and paved the way for everything from the world of jam bands and the idea of independently r...

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David Brown

This volume uniquely combines a lively biography of one of the best-loved composers of the nineteenth century with a detailed chronological guide to much of his oeuvre, from the most popular - Swan Lake or the 1812 Overture - to the lesser known pieces. David Brown enthusiastically and sensitively guides the reader through Tchaikovsky's music in the context of his life. His writing on the music is accessible and informative, both for the professional musician and the keen...

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David Browne

A "rollicking, epic" biography of the alternative rock band formed in the 1980s, their music, and their cultural legacy ( Salon )."An expressway to the soul of the influential band." — Vanity Fair"The most comprehensive book yet on slackerdom's greatest musical legacy." — New YorkSonic Youth rose from the drug-infested str...

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David Brown Jr

Why do most change initiatives fail?Organizational change can't happen until people are willing to change themselves. And the change starts with leadership authenticity in both attitudes and actions.Authenticity in Leadership: A Change Management Fable provides a step-by-step blueprint for both. Told as a fable with relatable characters and situations that bring essential change management concepts to life, it's the story of diver...

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David Brown

Saving time, enjoying life and saving money is not just an American phenomenon, it’s a universal quest - one that doesn’t stop at the mere collection of a coupon or two. Oh, no. It goes much further and deeper. Whether it be relationships, shopping or tasks around the home, we are all often searching for that one tool, that one hack that will relieve some burden, put some coin in our pocket and make us smile.That’s exactly what this book is going to do for you.We are going ...