Circuit-bending : build your own alien instruments by Reed Ghazala(2005)"We send probes into deep space to listen to alien worlds. But alien worlds aren't always that far away." — Reed Ghazala
Alien music could be inside that old Speak & Spell at your neighbor's yard sale. Circuit-bending sets it free. Start turning throw-away audio electronics into magical music engines and discover a freedom of expression that comes straight from your dreams. All you need to know about electronics is how to solder— an how to read these instructions from the guy who accidentally started it all. Limitations? Only your imagination.
Inside you'll find detailed instructions for turning ANY circuit you find into an alien music engine overnight, along with never before revealed secrets to bent instruments including: Incantor Cool Keys Casio SK-1 Casio SA-2 Harmonic Window Phone Toys Casio SK-60 Realistic MT140 Casio SA-5 The Electronic Womb Casio Sax Particle Bays Write with Light Rap Rhythm Mall Madness
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Girl director : a how-to guide for the first-time flat-broke film and video maker by Andrea Richards(2005)A guide to do-it-yourself filmmaking from a female perspective, featuring accessible expert advice and a hip history of women in film.
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How to do everything with your iPod & iTunes by Guy Hart-Davis(2006)Now fully updated, this version of the bestselling how-to guide lets readers discover that today's iPods can be used for much more than just playing music. Now they can enjoy videos, load their iPod with their calendar and contacts, transfer up-to-the-minute headlines, or even display driving directions. Whether a Windows or Mac OS X user, this easy-to-follow guide will help users take their iPod and iTunes to the absolute limit.Syndetics
I don't mean to be rude, but-- : backstage gossip from American idol & the secrets that can make you a star by Simon Cowell(2003)Since the debut of American Idol, puckish Brit judge Simon Cowell has become America's most notorious critic -- not only on account of his incredible instinct for spotting the next breakout musical stars but also for his hilarious, shockingly candid repartee with everyone who crosses his path. Now, true to form, he holds nothing back, offering you a backstage pass to America's hottest show -- the highlights, the gossip, the contestants who blew their chances -- and takes you on a whirlwind tour of the music business while sharing his own insider opinions, on everything. From his days in the mailroom at EMI Records to the creation of American Idol, Simon has always had a knack for judging talent -- and for being center stage. Here, he tells the rollicking stories of his first insult (to his mother), his first music criticism (to his first-grade teacher Mrs. Jones), and his first image makeover (on his unfortunate younger brother). And, of course, the sidesplitting backstory of the birth of American Idol -- and all the dreadful auditions, bad hair days, judges' squabbles, juicy rumors, surprise triumphs, and #1 singles that followed.
With his trademark with and brutal honesty, Simon delivers the real dish on: Who gave the best and worst performances on the show? What really goes on between the three judges (and what was it like to kiss Paula Abdul)? Who were the biggest divas when the cameras weren't rolling? And, if you're an aspiring Justin or J.Lo, you'll also learn the trade secrets that only Simon knows: how to develop an image and make the most of your talent, how to find an agent or manager, how to nail an audition, and -- should you be so lucky as to make it to the top -- how to stretch your 15 minutes into a career. Packed with razor-sharp insights into music, the fame game, and pop-music powerhouses from the Beatles to Britney Spears. I Don't Mean to Be Rude, But... is your ticket inside American Idol, and a highly amusing, no-holds-barred look at what it takes to make it big. Book jacket.
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Mythbusters : the explosive truth behind 30 of the most perplexing urban legends of all time by Keith Zimmerman(2005)The hosts of the hit television series MythBusters go behind the scenes to provide the real story of thirty of our most baffling urban legends, explaining how they use modern-day scientific principles and methods to document what is fact and what is fiction, in a volume that includes illustrations, photographs, blueprints, and interviews to document the process. Leave no urban myth untested. Could you kill someone by dropping a penny from a skyscraper? Can an unsuspecting scuba diver be sucked out of the water by a firefighting helicopter and get spit out in the middle of a forest fire? Can you save yourself in a plummeting elevator by jumping just before it hits bottom? Special effects experts Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage, hosts of the Discovery Channel's top-rated MythBusters, use modern-day extreme science to show you what's real and what's fiction. With photographs, illustrations, blueprints, and exclusive interviews to document the mythbusting process, MythBusters: The Explosive Truth Behind 30 of the Most Perplexing Urban Legends of All Time will examine dozens of urban legends, from exploding toilets to being buried alive -- these guys have tested them all. Eye-opening, jaw-dropping, and even laugh-inducing, this book will delight armchair scientists, curious readers, and fans of the show alike. Keith and Kent Zimmerman are the New York Times bestselling coauthors of Hell's Angel and The Best Damn Sports Book, Period, among others
The plot thickens-- : Harry Potter investigated by fans for fans(2004)Now we know what fans are doing while awaiting the next Harry Potter adventure-they've written this book for you, their fellow fans. Authors from around the world contributed their thoughts and insights to help you form your own theories about the past, present, and future of Harry Potter. They have completed many fascinating scrolls that analyzed character profiles and Rowling's wizarding world. Book jacket.
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Special effects : an introduction to movie magic by Ron Miller(2006)
The story behind the song : 150 songs that chronicle the 20th century by Richard D. Barnet(2004)This chronologically arranged volume contains 150 entries on popular songs that, together, tell the story of American history. Each of ten chapters begins with an overview of how songs from the period reflected the culture of the decade. Song entries list the title, songwriter(s), publication information, and current availability. Included are songs that defined musical genres, patriotic songs, protest songs, and those that sparked controversy. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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The lord of the rings : the making of the movie trilogy by Brian Sibley(2002)From conceptual design to filming, this book explores the making of "The Lord of the Rings" movie trilogy, with interviews with cast members, commentary from the director, and hundreds of stunning behind-the-scenes images, many exclusive to this book.Syndetics
