Rocks Rock

From the Stooges and MC to Grand Funk Railroad and Ted Nugent, to the White Stripes, Eminem, and Kid Rock, and whole casts of other great bands and performers, Detroit has always produced louder, more rumbling, more subversive rock music than any city in the world. In Detroit Rock City, listeners get to hear the stories straight from the participants themselves: the singers, the guitar slingers, the fans, the reporters, the promoters, even the guys who hand-made amps to be louder and crunchier than the competition’s.

Who knew a seven-foot nutcracker could be a murder weapon? Finding the body of the toy store owner Betty King is the latest in a list of reasons Michael Bellemare feels far from jolly this holiday season. Having secured jobs for two local teens at the store, obligation leads Michael to help uncover the killer and clear both their names. Unfortunately, the mounting evidence seems to point to one of the teens. Partnering with detective Janis Jets, Michael listens in as Janis interviews residents and learns more about the hold Betty King had over Lily Rock. Possible mob ties. A runaway dog.

One woman on a world tour with her five rockstar soulmates. She's the moon, and they are her stars. The whole world seems to shine a little brighter when they're together, carrying them through Ireland, England, Japan, Australia, and back to the city of Seattle to start their real lives together.

Jade Moore is not my type. She's a good girl and has her entire life mapped out. I've never met anyone like her. The girl is disciplined and determined. I'm not. She follows the rules. I don't. She's sunshine and girl next door. I'm sex and booze. We don't mix. But from the minute I lay my eyes on her, I'm done for. She's everything I never knew I wanted.

When an EMP attack wipes out the nation’s power grid and communications, college freshman Maddie Langston is forced to run for her life. Stranded in a Chicago airport when the lights go out, Maddie is in a race against time. According to her father, she doesn’t have long before the city descends into chaos. She must leave the airport before it is too late. The perilous journey out of the city becomes even more complicated when Maddie takes responsibility for an orphaned ten-year-old girl. Together, as chaos fills the streets, they must fight to survive in a Turbulent new world.

Booze, boys, and backstage passes. What could go wrong? Turns out, a lot. Jackson Whiss is the living embodiment of a true rock ‘n’ roll bad boy. An alpha who takes what he wants. Demanding. Savage. And spoiler alert: he wants me. But not for the reason that you think. This jerk only needs a fake relationship to leverage my good-girl image. But in exchange, he’ll erase my student loan debt. What starts as a straightforward business deal, Ends backstage with tangled limbs, urgent strokes, and a low growl, “You’re mine.” We’re fire and ice, a match made in chaos. And toying with...

Dive into the serene world of Japanese garden design with "Rocks and Ripples," your comprehensive guide to one of the most delicate and elaborate art forms that harmonizes nature, spirituality, and aesthetics. This eBook unveils the secrets of creating tranquil garden spaces that have captivated hearts and minds for centuries and remain as relevant today as they were in ancient times. Unearth the Philosophical Foundations in Chapter 1, where we explore the profound connections between nature and the Japanese concepts of Wabi-Sabi, along with the influences of Taoism, Zen Buddhism, and ...

Are you fascinated by the beauty and diversity of rocks? Do you want to start your own rock collection but don't know where to begin? Look no further than "Rock Collecting 101: Essential Tips and Tricks for Beginners." This comprehensive guide is the perfect resource for rock enthusiasts of all ages and experience levels. Discover the captivating world of rocks as you learn about their different types, including igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic. With expert guidance, you'll master the art of rock identification using techniques and resources that will help you understand their unique ...

Ash “Blaze” Dean has it all: fame, fortune, and the adoration of screaming fans, but the constant parties and endless string of one-night stands are taking their toll. He wants something real and someone to hold on to. He believes in fate and true love, so when sparks ignite between him and the intelligent and sassy Dr. Summers, Ash is intrigued.

By the end of this audiobook, you will have found out just how much of a 90s music wizard you really are—and better yet, increased your knowledge even further so that any pub quiz team would be lucky to have you as their music round secret weapon!

Music journalist Mike Barnes (MOJO, The Wire, Prog, and author of the acclaimed biography Captain Beefheart) goes back to the birth of progressive rock and surveys the cultural conditions and attitudes that fed into, and were in turn affected by, this remarkable musical phenomenon.

In one month, I turn thirty-five with my virginity still intact. Is there anything more embarrassing than knowing most of my French students have gotten more action than me? Je suis triste. When I accidentally reveal this secret to my close friend and co-worker Seamus, South Rock's baseball coach, he offers to help me round the bases. It has to be a joke, because Seamus is one million percent straight. There's no way he'd want to fool around with a chubby language nerd like me, even though I've harbored a secret crush on him since the day he first walked into the teachers' lounge.

As Christmas day nears, Bree Matthews and her faithful search-and-rescue dog Samson follow the trail of a troubling mystery into the snowy forests of Rock Harbor.Newlywed Bree Matthews and her husband Kade are preparing for Christmas guests when word arrives that a parachuter has disappeared in the North Woods, along Lake Superior's icy shore. Bree and Samson plunge into the search.Will this snowy, silent night search lead Bree and Samson to the missing girl?

Alexandria knows precisely what it feels like to be loved… but she doesn’t know how to believe in love. Somewhere along the way she became riddled with doubts in her loving relationship with the Rock star Ric Raven, lead singer of the Fantasy Makers. Alexandria Howard’s faith began to slip away as the weeks and months passed. Therefore she sabotages her own happiness by letting her uncertainty engrave itself in her consciousness. The only thing she's secure about is that Ric will one day break her heart. However, Alexandria doesn’t believe that Ric's love for her can stand the test ...

Cornerville, a town in western Ohio, was known primarily for its farms as well as its community college. When a strange troupe of exotic musicians show up and promise big financial gains for the town, a whole series of bizarre, frightening and inexplicable events are unleashed. Bob Jenkins, an entertainment reporter and critic for the Columbus Herald was sent to cover this unique event which is called "The Mystical Magical Rock and Roll Show." In the process he falls in love with Mary, attends the concert and becomes part of a night which changes everyone's lives forever.

It's a rockin' New Year for Angie and her crew as they cater a bash for a famous band-and as a bonus, they'll get to stay at the singer's Sun Valley house for a whole week once the party's over. But there are hints of discord, and the event hits a sour note when one of the musicians is found with a drumstick in his chest. Is this a case of creative differences turned lethal or is there another motive at play? Angie's jumping out of the frying pan and into the fire as she and her fellow foodies try to solve the case before the killer comes out for an encore.

In this volume, you will learn all the secrets and details regarding the conception, recording, and release of the legendary "Creatures of the Night" album by Kiss. The author tells all about the origins of the work, how it was conceived by the band, and also explains its historical context. He makes a meticulous analysis of each track on the album, mentioning its sources of inspiration, revealing details about the recording sessions, and much more. He explains the legacy left by the album and its influence over other artists and also in the world of music. In the end, there a bibliography ...

Hali Waverly is a witch about town, owner of the Salty Cauldron, the best tiki bar on St. Pete Beach. Her life should be grand, but trouble keeps finding her.

Want to skip the booze but not the flavor or the fun?! Then let renowned bartender and mixologist Justina Rae "J.R." Oliphant show you how to make THE BEST non-alcoholic drinks -- better known as MOCKTAILS -- for all occasions, whether you're hosting a party, just kicking back by yourself, or anything and everything in between, all year long! Armed with tons of knowledge, creativity and sass, Justina shows you how to turn simple, fresh ingredients into 100 elegant, creative, and memorable liquor-free drinks, and explains what equipment and glassware you'll need to make your mocktails really...

One of Billboard's 100 Greatest Music Books of All Time: The provocative transgender advocate and lead singer of the punk rock band Against Me! provides a searing account of her search for identity and her true self. It began in a bedroom in Naples, Florida, when a misbehaving punk teenager named Tom Gabel, armed with nothing but an acoustic guitar and a headful of anarchist politics, landed on a riff. Gabel formed Against Me! and rocketed the band from its scrappy beginnings-banging on a drum kit made of pickle buckets-to a major-label powerhouse.