Lenny Kravitz
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Language
English
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Description
Kravitz looks back at his life with candor, self-scrutiny, and humor. It's the story of a wildly creative kid who, despite tough struggles at school and extreme tension at home, finds salvation in music. Readers will follow his growth as a musician and ultimately a master songwriter, producer, and performer. Kravitz also discusses his spiritual growth, and the powerful way in which spirit informs his music. -- adapted from jacket
Author
Language
English
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Description
Timeless. Explosive. Romantic. Inspiring. How else to characterize Lenny Kravitz's twelfth studio album? Kravitz's mastery of deep-soul rock 'n roll is a long-established fact. As a relentless creative force, musician, writer, producer, actor, author, designer, he continues to be a global dynamic presence throughout music, art and culture. This album is an impassioned suite of songs, which broadens this distinction and is the latest contribution of...
Series
The Hunger Games volume 1
Publisher
Lions Gate Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Set in a future where the Capitol selects a boy and girl from the twelve districts to fight to the death on live television, Katniss Everdeen volunteers to take her younger sister's place for the latest match.
5) Backatown
Author
Publisher
Verve Forecast
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
A staple of the New Orleans music scene since age four, Trombone Shorty and his band, Orleans Avenue, go to town on Backatown, a record with a funk/pop/hip-hop jazz sound. Shorty studied at the prestigious New Orleans Center for the Creative Arts.
Publisher
Lionsgate Films Inc
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
In 1987, obese, illiterate, black 16-year-old Claireece 'Precious' Jones lives in Harlem with her dysfunctional family. She has been raped and impregnated twice by her father, Carl. She suffers constant physical, mental and sexual abuse from her unemployed mother, Mary. After getting pregnant for the second time, Precious is suspended from her school. Her principal arranges to have her attend an alternative school where her new teacher, Ms. Rain,...
Publisher
Anchor Bay Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2014], 2013.
Language
English
Description
Inspired by a true story about Cecil Gaines, a devoted husband, father, and White House butler who served eight Presidential administrations during the turbulent politics and civil rights battles of twentieth century America.