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"Focusing on the years 1971 to the present, Questlove finds the hidden connections in the American tapestry, whether investigating how the blaxploitation era reshaped Black identity or considering the way disco took an assembly-line approach to Black genius. And these critical inquiries are complemented by his own memories as a music fan, and the way his appetite for pop culture taught him about America. A history of the last half-century and an intimate...

From Mary Shelley's Frankenstein to Shirley Jackson's psychological masterpieces, women have been shaping horror, Gothic fiction, ghost stories, and speculative literature for centuries. Yet many of the genre's most influential voices remain overlooked. This indispensable reading guide uncovers their remarkable stories, revealing how generations of groundbreaking women transformed horror into one of literature's most enduring genres. Blending engaging...

Every letter of the alphabet represents a certain aspect of music or musicianship.

Examines the history of human fascination with horror stories. Discusses and briefly summarizes a variety of classic and modern horror and monster stories, from the "Odyssey" to the stories of H.P. Lovecraft.

Presents an illustrated version of the traditional song along with some discussion of its folk origins.

Explores the history and development of country music and describes the instruments and techniques used by various well-known groups and musicians. Provides step-by-step instructions for making several country instruments, writing a song, and performing a dance.

Provides the history of music and its relationship to mathematics. Includes graphs, color photographs, a timeline, practice math problems, discussion questions, and a glossary.

Discusses what makes a good romance story, the origin, history, and early writers of the genre; how the hero and heroine interact--their characters, point of view, and chemistry; novels and serialized stories; popularity; contemporary verses historical or period romances; blending romance stories with other genres; the master romance writers and classic romance stories. Also includes a glossary and a guide to additional information.

Teaches primary students about the history, instruments, and production of hip-hop music. Presents activities that will aid students in appreciating hip-hop music, including making their own instruments, writing their own songs, learning a dance, and dressing up to put on a performance.

Explores the history and development of reggae music and details the instruments and techniques used by various well-known groups and musicians. Includes step-by-step instructions for making several reggae instruments, writing music, and performing a dance.