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Twisting My Melon

by Shaun Ryder ...

Shaun Ryder has lived a life of glorious highs and desolate lows. As lead singer of the Happy Mondays, he turned Manchester into Madchester, combining all the excesses of a true rock'n'roll star with music and lyrics that led impresario Tony Wilson to describe him as 'the greatest poet since Yeats'. The young scally who left school at fifteen without ever learning his alphabet had come a very long ... Read more

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Shaun Ryder has lived a life of glorious highs and desolate lows. As lead singer of the Happy Mondays, he turned Manchester into Madchester, combining all the excesses of a true rock'n'roll star with music and lyrics that led impresario Tony Wilson to describe him as 'the greatest poet since Yeats'. The young scally who left school at fifteen without ever learning his alphabet had come a very long
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How to Be a Rock Star

by Shaun Ryder ...

Shaun Ryder is a 1990s rock 'n' roll legend. Now, for the first time, comes his hilarious, swaggering, hugely entertaining account of just what it takes to be a rock star.As lead singer of Happy Mondays and Black Grape, Shaun Ryder was the Keith Richards and Mick Jagger of his generation. A true rebel, who formed and led not one but two seminal bands, he's had number-one albums, been a figurehead ... Read more

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Shaun Ryder is a 1990s rock 'n' roll legend. Now, for the first time, comes his hilarious, swaggering, hugely entertaining account of just what it takes to be a rock star.As lead singer of Happy Mondays and Black Grape, Shaun Ryder was the Keith Richards and Mick Jagger of his generation. A true rebel, who formed and led not one but two seminal bands, he's had number-one albums, been a figurehead
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Wrote For Luck

Selected Lyrics

by Shaun Ryder ...

In the mid-1980s the Happy Mondays emerged as the prime mischief makers on the Madchester scene. Chief protagonist was Shaun Ryder, a man whose lyrical street swagger in songs like Kinky Afro, 24 Hour Party People and Performance, would come to define a generation.Here collected and edited for the first time, in trade and special editions, are his unforgettable lyrics. ... Read more

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In the mid-1980s the Happy Mondays emerged as the prime mischief makers on the Madchester scene. Chief protagonist was Shaun Ryder, a man whose lyrical street swagger in songs like Kinky Afro, 24 Hour Party People and Performance, would come to define a generation.Here collected and edited for the first time, in trade and special editions, are his unforgettable lyrics.
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Buzzin'

The Nine Lives of a Happy Monday

by Bez ...

Narrated by Bez, Shaun Ryder, Arlo Berry, Firouzeh Razavi ...

Unabridged

9 hours 57 min

At the height of his initial, turn-of-the-1990's infamy as the maraca-wielding dancer with 'Madchester' giants Happy Mondays, the pop-eyed Mark Berry, forever known to the world as Bez, was visibly a danger to society. He became the so-called Chemical Generation's bug-eyed pied piper, every weekend leading millions out to oblivion and beyond, as they adopted his E-gobbling party lifestyle.Neither ... Read more

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At the height of his initial, turn-of-the-1990's infamy as the maraca-wielding dancer with 'Madchester' giants Happy Mondays, the pop-eyed Mark Berry, forever known to the world as Bez, was visibly a danger to society. He became the so-called Chemical Generation's bug-eyed pied piper, every weekend leading millions out to oblivion and beyond, as they adopted his E-gobbling party lifestyle.Neither
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The Manchester Chronicles

True Tales of Music, Madness and Mayhem 1976–2006

by Clint Boon ...

'This is the greatest rock and roll book ever written' GUY GARVEY, Elbow'A brilliant storyteller, Clint has been there to see it all first-hand' TIM BURGESS, The Charlatans'Clint writes like he speaks and plays; as one who knows' JOHNNY MARR, The Smiths'Clint knows it all, has done it all' PETER HOOK, New OrderWITH A FOREWORD BY SHAU... ... Read more

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'This is the greatest rock and roll book ever written' GUY GARVEY, Elbow'A brilliant storyteller, Clint has been there to see it all first-hand' TIM BURGESS, The Charlatans'Clint writes like he speaks and plays; as one who knows' JOHNNY MARR, The Smiths'Clint knows it all, has done it all' PETER HOOK, New OrderWITH A FOREWORD BY SHAU...
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How to Be a Rock Star

by Shaun Ryder ...

Narrated by Shaun Ryder ...

Unabridged

8 hours 10 min

As lead singer of Happy Mondays and Black Grape, Shaun Ryder was the Keith Richards and Mick Jagger of his generation. A true rebel, who formed and led not one but two seminal bands, he's had number-one albums, headlined Glastonbury, toured the world numerous times, taken every drug under the sun, been through rehab - and come out the other side as a national treasure.Now, for the first time, ... Read more

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As lead singer of Happy Mondays and Black Grape, Shaun Ryder was the Keith Richards and Mick Jagger of his generation. A true rebel, who formed and led not one but two seminal bands, he's had number-one albums, headlined Glastonbury, toured the world numerous times, taken every drug under the sun, been through rehab - and come out the other side as a national treasure.Now, for the first time,
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Grafters: Mancs Abroad

More Inside Stories from Europe's Most Prolific Sneak Thieves

by Mark Blaney ...

"Laced with plenty of Manc humour... this is not for the good and great, more for the bad and mad." Cass Pennant"Written with blistering Mancunian humour, Blaney explains everything from the sneak thieving, the women, the drugs, the jails, and the mayhem... Amazing memories, well worth a go" Ian Hough, author of Perry BoysGrafters: Mancs Abroad is the tale of Manc lads who lived high on the hog ... Read more

$9.20 CAD

"Laced with plenty of Manc humour... this is not for the good and great, more for the bad and mad." Cass Pennant"Written with blistering Mancunian humour, Blaney explains everything from the sneak thieving, the women, the drugs, the jails, and the mayhem... Amazing memories, well worth a go" Ian Hough, author of Perry BoysGrafters: Mancs Abroad is the tale of Manc lads who lived high on the hog
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Crowdstorm

The Future of Innovation, Ideas, and Problem Solving

by Shaun Abrahamson, Peter Ryder, Bastian Unterberg ...

A practical guide to tapping into the abundant ideas and talent outside your organizationSuccessful organizations are constantly searching for new ideas. Historically, organizations have looked to their employees and select partners. They have used techniques like brainstorming to gather and evaluate ideas. However, in today’s market, talent and new ideas can be found everywhere.The Internet has ... Read more

$22.99 CAD

A practical guide to tapping into the abundant ideas and talent outside your organizationSuccessful organizations are constantly searching for new ideas. Historically, organizations have looked to their employees and select partners. They have used techniques like brainstorming to gather and evaluate ideas. However, in today’s market, talent and new ideas can be found everywhere.The Internet has
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The Manchester Chronicles

True Tales of Music, Madness and Mayhem 1976–2006

by Clint Boon ...

Narrated by Clint Boon ...

Unabridged

10 hours

'This is the greatest rock and roll book ever written' GUY GARVEY, Elbow'A brilliant storyteller, Clint has been there to see it all first-hand' TIM BURGESS, The Charlatans'Clint writes like he speaks and plays; as one who knows' JOHNNY MARR, The Smiths'Clint knows it all, has done it all' PETER HOOK, New OrderWITH A FOREWORD BY SHAU... ... Read more

$43.99 CAD

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'This is the greatest rock and roll book ever written' GUY GARVEY, Elbow'A brilliant storyteller, Clint has been there to see it all first-hand' TIM BURGESS, The Charlatans'Clint writes like he speaks and plays; as one who knows' JOHNNY MARR, The Smiths'Clint knows it all, has done it all' PETER HOOK, New OrderWITH A FOREWORD BY SHAU...
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A Likely Lad

by Peter Doherty, Simon Spence ...

Narrated by Ben Elliot ...

Unabridged

10 hours 38 min

Peter Doherty's is the last of the great rock 'n' roll stories - bad boy and public enemy. To his devoted fans, he is a cult hero, a modern-day Rimbaud. Musically, he has defined the past twenty years of indie rock with his sound, lyrics, lifestyle and aesthetic.Since The Libertines rose to international fame, Doherty has proved endlessly fascinating. A whirlwind of controversy and scandal has ... Read more

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Peter Doherty's is the last of the great rock 'n' roll stories - bad boy and public enemy. To his devoted fans, he is a cult hero, a modern-day Rimbaud. Musically, he has defined the past twenty years of indie rock with his sound, lyrics, lifestyle and aesthetic.Since The Libertines rose to international fame, Doherty has proved endlessly fascinating. A whirlwind of controversy and scandal has
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Ticket to the World

My 80s Story

by Martin Kemp ...

Narrated by Martin Kemp, Colin Mace ...

Unabridged

7 hours 29 min

Ticket to the World is a joyous, nostalgic celebration of 80s culture from one man at the centre of it all.New Year’s Eve, 1979. My family and I stand arm in arm around our Formica kitchen table, counting down to the new decade with each televised chime of Big Ben. We have no idea what is about to hit us, no idea of the seismic waves of change approaching.The 80s transformed life as we knew it. ... Read more

$32.99 CAD

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Ticket to the World is a joyous, nostalgic celebration of 80s culture from one man at the centre of it all.New Year’s Eve, 1979. My family and I stand arm in arm around our Formica kitchen table, counting down to the new decade with each televised chime of Big Ben. We have no idea what is about to hit us, no idea of the seismic waves of change approaching.The 80s transformed life as we knew it.
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The Extra Mile

The Inspirational Number One Bestseller

by Kevin Sinfield ...

Narrated by Kevin Sinfield ...

Unabridged

6 hours 2 min

Brought to you by Penguin.The extraordinary memoir of the sporting icon, devoted friend and fundraising hero who has inspired the nation in his fight against MND.'An inspirational and life-affirming read. What Kevin Sinfield has achieved on and off the field is truly remarkable. His inspiring leadership and relentless focus on fundraising for MND shows how we should all strive to care more for ... Read more

$23.99 CAD

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Brought to you by Penguin.The extraordinary memoir of the sporting icon, devoted friend and fundraising hero who has inspired the nation in his fight against MND.'An inspirational and life-affirming read. What Kevin Sinfield has achieved on and off the field is truly remarkable. His inspiring leadership and relentless focus on fundraising for MND shows how we should all strive to care more for
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