How have a group conceived as a shortlived commodity outlived so many of their contemporaries? Why are The Monkees still important, and what does this tell us about their music, their TV show, and our understanding of popular culture today?Despite being built in Hollywood, and not necessarily to last, The Monkees and their music, TV, and cinematic output have proved enduring. They are in many ways unique: as the first ‘made for TV’ band their success introduced met...

When Gary Shearston released his worldwide hit version of "I Get A Kick Out Of You" in 1974, he had already been recording for over a decade, and years of creative adventure lay ahead.His most commercially successful album, Dingo, provides a lens through which to study his role in establishing and developing a purposefully Australian variant on '70s pop and rock music with its poetic evocations of Australian landscapes, topographies, character and cultural...

Hymns to the Silence is a thoroughly informed and enlightened study of the art of a pop music maverick that will delight fans the world over. In 1991, Van Morrison said, Music is spiritual, the music business isn't. Peter Mills' groundbreaking book investigates the oppositions and harmonies within the work of Van Morrison, proceeding from this identified starting point. Hymns to the Silence is a detailed investigative study of Morrison as singer, performer, lyricist, musi...

The role of the manager is to achieve the business goals set for them and at the same time to provide an environment that allows their team members to be effective and satisfied with their work while developing their full potential. It is not a balance between work and people as both outcomes must be achieved.The ‘10 things successful managers know and do’ is based a coherent framework for managing people in the context of an organisation i.e. the ‘Leadership ...

There are many books on improving working relationships however they are based in interpersonal skills. While acknowledging that interpersonal skills provide the ‘social glue’ for working relationships, this book identifies the working environment as the cause of most conflict at work. The book identifies the causes of workplace conflict and how to create the right working environment that enables constructive working relationships.Interpersonal skills have limited value in a workp...

Are you a keen gardener with limited available space?Do you live in a home with no garden but still want to grow your own food?This fabulous audiobook bundle is the perfect thing to get you started!As we are gradually crowded into ever smaller spaces and have smaller gardens in which to grow things, we rely on ingenuity and science to help us. Without soil to grow fruit or veg it could seem like it would be impossible, but hydroponics has changed all of that.

Do you want to learn how to grow your own organic food right from the comfort of your home even if you don't have an ample backyard?If yes, then learning how to set up your own hydroponic farm might just be what you need.Hydroponics is a way of cultivating plants without using soil, but using mineral nutrients dissolved in water. While there are other books out there that will help you get more information on indoor gardening, they are often unorganized and rambling at best...

Stop Letting Negative Thoughts Win — Transform Your Mindset Today!Did you know research shows up to 80% of our daily thoughts are negative? That’s tens of thousands of limiting, critical, and self-sabotaging messages you tell yourself every day. But you can change that — starting now.Change Mindset is your step-by-step guide to mastering your thoughts, building confidence, and cultivating the mental clarity you need for success. Th...

Stop Settling for a Paycheck—Find Your Dream Career! Are you trapped in a soul-crushing job that leaves you feeling underpaid, overworked, and completely unfulfilled? You deserve better.How to Find Work You Love is your escape plan from career misery. This isn't just another career guide—it's your roadmap to discovering work that ignites your passion and aligns with your deepest values.Five Game-Changing Strategies Inside:

How much time has you wasted mastering new skills?Have you noticed how others learn faster and achieve goals quicker?If you answered yes to the above two questions – don’t worry, there’s still hope for you!In order to learn quickly or even master a set of new skills you will need to understand the pattern of learning. Talent and tenacity are only part of the equation. If you want to turn your dreams into a reality then you need the ...

Do you feel the life you want is slipping out of your hands?Do new changes in your life make you feel vulnerable? Does this make you feel anxious?On the other hand, what makes someone overcome life obstacles and triumph? What are the secrets of the mind to quick and everlasting victory?If you want to know more then keep reading….In reading in this you will become mentally strong. You will d...