Best Selling Books by Matt Anniss

Matt Anniss’s critically acclaimed alternative history of UK dance music in the acid house era returns in updated and expanded form. Named by Rolling Stone UK as one of the best books on British music culture, Join The Future puts forward a persuasive new argument about the origins of UK club culture’s long-running love affair with bass. Since the dawn of the 1990s, Britain’s dancefloors have moved to a string of styles built around skeletal rhythms and heavy sub-bass, including breakbeat hardcore, jungle, drum & bass, dubstep, UK garage, grime and bassline. Yet another previously overlooked sound pre-dated them all: bleep and bass, or bleep techno, the first distinctly British form of electronic dance music. A mixture of social, cultural, musical and oral history based on five years of research and hundreds of interviews, Join The Future tells the previously hidden history of ‘bleep’ for the first time. It brings forth the untold stories of bleep’s pioneers and those that came in their wake, moving from mid-80s electro all-dayers and reggae soundsystem clashes in the North and Midlands to the birth of breakbeat hardcore and jungle in London and the South East in the early ’90s. Along the way, you’ll find first-hand accounts of key clubs and raves, biographies of forgotten and overlooked production pioneers, stories of bleep outposts in Canada and the United States, and the inside story of the early years of one of electronic music’s most iconic labels, Warp Records. Now expanded to include more interviews, analysis and a brand-new ‘afterword’ chapter, Join The Future is one of the most revealing and significant books on dance music in years.

Have you pictured yourself spinning the decks and mixing records? Do you want to create new sounds but are unsure where to start? From hip-hop to trance, DJing for Beginners tells you everything you need to know about the equipment and the techniques behind mixing records and sounds in rap, dance, reggae and other styles.

Take a journey through the sensational history of pop music. Witness the early days of pop, and get the inside track on how managers created groups and shaped their world famous sounds. See how music television transformed the industry and meet pop''s greatest stars.

Hailed as artistic geniuses who have transformed the music world, top professional DJs command enormous fees. They produce and release their own music and are major celebrities. Make sure this awesome job is on your radar! Inside you''ll find these features: Real-Life Story: Turntablist Sara Simms tells On the Radar why being a professional DJ is the best job in the world! Back Story: Chart the rise of the DJ from street corner entertainer to international superstar. Five-Minute Interview: DJ Tom Thorpe explains what it''s like to drop beats for a living. Are you On the Radar?

Celebrate the 75th anniversary of the first commercial LP with this authoritative, highly illustrated, and multi-faceted look at the history and culture of vinyl record collecting and turntables. Vinyl records continue to be hot commodities among everyone from obsessive audiophiles to newbie collectors getting their toes wet. In the Groove: The Vinyl Record and Turntable Revolution is the book for both—and everyone in between. Published to mark the 75th year since the introduction of the commercial LP, In the Groove is written by a roster of well-known music journalists, vinyl junkies, and stereophiles teaming up to present a gorgeous tribute to the vinyl LP and the culture it has spawned: Richie Unterberger explores the history of the 33 1/3 LP, including its predecessor, the 78rpm record, the first commercial LPs, the pressing process, stereo vs. mono, and formats like the 7-inch/45rpm record. Gillian Gaar tackles those temples to the turntable: record stores. Inside, she examines the history of LP merchandising everywhere from department stores to headshops, Record Store Day, the artist in-store appearance, and swap meets and record shows. Martin Popoff pens a paean to the physical object itself, discussing the advent of the sleeve, the great LP covers, famous sleeve designers, liner notes and packaging, colored vinyl, and more. Matt Anniss looks at the collecting hobby and topics like obsessive collectors, what makes a great listening space, playing and caring for vinyl, collecting and vinyl in DJ and hip-hop cultures, and the mixtape phenomenon. Ken Micallef, a top hifi journalist, has the gearheads covered with explanations of turntables from portables to audiophile-quality units, the workings and parts of a turntable from motors and tonearms to plinths and cartridges, and the components of a system. In the Groove is illustrated throughout with images of gear, listening spaces, record stores, sleeve art, and celebrities and musicians enjoying the vinyl hobby through the decades. Brief, entertaining sidebars cover topics like famous labels from Stax to Sub Pop, famous EPs, well-known record stores, milestone LP covers, a beginner’s guide to grading, and formats that have challenged the supremacy of the LP, including 8-track, reel-to-reel, and cassette. Feel the groove with this effervescent ode to vinyl.

Take a journey through the hard-hitting history of hip-hop music. Witness DJ Kool Herc''s first block parties and the origins of hip-house and scratching. See how cheap drum machines and talented turntablists changed music forever and meet some of the hip-hop scene''s greatest stars. ABOUT THE SERIES: This heavily illustrated, magazine-style series tells the story of music from the 50s to the present day, featuring quotes from contemporary artists about their influences and inspirations.

Take a journey through the riotous history of punk and indie music. Experience the origins of post-punk, Britpop, indie-pop and alternative rock music. See how dance and grunge music made an impact and meet some of punk and indie''s greatest stars. ABOUT THE SERIES: This heavily illustrated, magazine-style series tells the story of music from the 50s to the present day, featuring quotes from contemporary artists about their influences and inspirations.

Take a journey through the radical history of techno and dance music. Find out about the origins of house, techno, hardcore, and chill out music. Witness how the synthesizer changed the dance music world forever and meet the world''s biggest superstar DJs. ABOUT THE SERIES: This heavily illustrated, magazine-style series tells the story of music from the 50s to the present day, featuring quotes from contemporary artists about their influences and inspirations.

Take a journey through the heartfelt history of soul and R&B music. Find out about the origins of funk, Philly soul, blue-eyed soul, and new jack swing. Discover the very first soul stars and today''s world famous R&B superstars. ABOUT THE SERIES: This heavily illustrated, magazine-style series tells the story of music from the 50s to the present day, featuring quotes from contemporary artists about their influences and inspirations.

Take a journey through the rip-roaring history of rock music. Find out about the origins of rock and roll, progressive, and heavy metal. See how indie and grunge music made an impact and meet some of rock''s greatest stars. ABOUT THE SERIES: This heavily illustrated, magazine-style series tells the story of music from the 50s to the present day, featuring quotes from contemporary artists about their influences and inspirations.

This is a vibrant and engaging book for aspiring young musicians who want to learn the ins and outs of being in a band. This book looks at recording, releasing, and promoting your music, including how it all works in the digital age.

Thanks to their record-breaking level of play, multiple Super Bowl wins, and numerous awards, Peyton and Eli Manning have become two of the most popular names in American football. This book chronicles the rise to fame of these football legends, as well as the ways in which they have used their success to give back to the community. Shots of the brothers in action—on the playing field and performing charitable work—and offset facts about their lives and careers help illustrate the hard work and responsibilities that come with great success.

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Even during his first outstanding rookie season in Major League Baseball, Derek Jeter was determined to channel his burgeoning success into helping the community. This book explores the ways in which one of the world''s top-performing baseball stars has become a role model by practicing what he preachesu0097eating well and exercising, avoiding drugs and alcohol, and working hard to achieve success. Readers will learn all about Jeteru0092s Turn 2 Foundation, which supports programs that encourage physical fitness and good values. All in all, this book shows the rewards that come from an athlete giving back.

In the 1990s, NASCAR racing star Jeff Gordon became a household name for his extraordinary wins on the track. Today he is equally well known for his charitable work with the Jeff Gordon Childrenu0092s Foundation. This book takes an in-depth look at Gordonu0092s successful efforts to raise funding for cancer research, as well as the construction of pediatric hospitals and health facilities. Packed with colorful photographs and u0093Star Stats,u0094 this book shows readers how this sports star is making a difference behind the wheel and out in the community.

One of the most outstanding features of Robert Griffin IIIu0092s football career has been his commitment to personally connecting with his fans. From his earliest days with the Washington Redskins, RG3, as Griffin has been nicknamed, has conducted himself in such a way as to become a popular role model. He promotes healthy physical lifestyles, strong spiritual faith and values, and a commitment to giving time to others in need. This book highlights one athleteu0092s inspiring commitment to success, showing how strength of character goes a long when toward making a difference.

Hundred-mile winds and sky-high funnel clouds can mean only one thing: a tornado is coming. Readers will learn everything they need to know about tornadoes, from what they are and why and when they happen, to what remains after they rip through an area. Age-appropriate content thoroughly explains tornado activity in the United States and abroad, and real-life examples give readers insight into how communities cope with one of nature’s most destructive forces. The book includes fast facts about the biggest and most destructive tornadoes in history, and a section entitled “Survivors Speak” features survivors’ stories in their own words. Through stories about scientists and real-life storm chasers, readers will discover the fascination with tornadoes while also understanding the danger and destruction they bring. Stunning photographs and captions accompany the text, giving readers an eye-opening look at one of our world’s most incredible natural disasters.

"Outlines the business of recording music by telling stories of current and past pop and rock music artists. Case studies show how managers, record labels, and television influence an artist''s ability to record and sell their music"--Provided by publisher.

Raised in a poor area of Washington, D.C., Kevin Durant is a true example of how studying and working hard can lead to great success in sports. As a role model for basketball fans nationwide, Durant works with several charities and manages the Kevin Durant Family Foundation, which works with kids from disadvantaged backgrounds and single-parent families. This book, complete with u0093Star Statsu0094 and a timeline of achievements, celebrates Durantu0092s charitable activities and basketball success.

The story of the Williams sisters is an inspirational tale of two driven young women who overcame racism, classism, and sexism in their fight to excel in the world of sports. In this image-packed book, readers will discover how Venus and Serenau0092s astounding success journey is tied to their charitable efforts with organizations such as the Ronald McDonald House and the Haiti Earthquake Disaster Relief Fund. u0093Star Statsu0094 and a timeline of achievements highlight these tennis starsu0092 accomplishments both on and off the court.

Mary Leakey''s work on archaeological digs in the 1930s led her to her husband, Louis, as well as a great interest in prehistoric man. Together, the two found fossils that proved apes and humans had common ancestors. Louis Leakey hired young Jane Goodall in the 1950s to study the behavior of chimpanzees, to further prove the connection between humans and apes. Goodall was slowly accepted into a wild chimpanzee community, the first person to accomplish this. Readers will love learning about the incredible discoveries of these two extraordinary women, whose lives will forever be entwined by a mutual desire for scientific knowledge.

Police didn’t always have the crime-solving methods and technology available today. Even the best detectives sometimes couldn’t gather enough evidence to solve crimes. This compelling book focuses on these cold cases, crimes that haven’t been solved after a complete investigation. Readers learn about painstaking detection techniques such as bloodstain analysis, ballistics, toxicology, and DNA profiling. These are just some of the invaluable tools of law enforcement referenced that are helping police solve the most perplexing cold cases. With innovative crime science teams on the job, hope remains that many cold cases can finally be cracked.

The population of Earth has exploded over the last 100 years. The planet now supports about 7 billion people, and this overwhelming number has many repercussions. Alternative energy resources and the costs of healthcare have become urgent matters. Questions about how to feed, clothe, and house a growing population demand answers. Poverty and overpopulation are no longer just problems for third-world countries but issues that need to be addressed in our own communities. Readers are presented with the many topics surrounding world population and the questions that experts are asking. Also highlighted are suggested solutions, some as radical as setting up colonies on other planets.

Information and disinformation can be powerful weapons. In the internet age, nations and nonstate actors seek to accomplish foreign policy goals using cyberspace. Cyber Wars traces the outcomes of these efforts through eyewitness accounts, background information about conflicts, and question prompts that encourage critical thinking about the ways that technology affects world events.

Criminal profilers when, why, and where crimes take place. They study the criminal mind to not only track down perpetrators but also to figure out ways to reduce the crime rate. In this book, readers explore theories of criminology and examine how these concepts are being employed in police work. They discover how technology is aiding police in pinpointing areas where crimes are likely to occur so they can better protect the public

Explains what computer networks do and how they work, discussing such topics as LANs, clients and hosts, servers, hubs and routers, protocols, and peer-to-peer networks.

How have science and technology helped today''s athletes and sportspeople perform better for longer? And how could this change in the future? From the development of carbon fibre composites for para-athletes to improvements in sports nutrition, our performance in competitive events has been vastly improved by contemporary science and technology. This book looks at historical, current and emerging examples of sport technology. We look at technology in training, athletic performance, sports nutrition, sports equipment, sports medicine and how sport is shown on TV.

Espionage—the practice of spying to gather secret information—isn’t a new method of gaining an edge on a competitor or enemy. However, technology has opened new doors to this sometimes illegal covert activity. Many countries, including the United States, even have government-sanctioned spies. There’s some truth in the James Bond stories! In this book, the methods and tools of espionage and anti-espionage are examined, including surveillance, bugging, spy satellites, drones, cryptography, and cyberwarfare. Readers will love this intriguing and in-depth look into the world of intelligence gathering.

In this handbook on databases, the complex world of computer applications used for storing, managing, and accessing information is broken down in an easy-to-comprehend format. Concrete examples of physical and online databases that readers will already know coupled with explanations of how more advanced databases work will help the reader grasp digital information storage on all levels. With sidebars on topics such as Structured Query Language (SQL) and how databases are used in social media, as well as a chapter dedicated to data security, this book is certain to help young readers learn the essentials of using and understanding database technology.

Explains how voice recognition technology works, how it has evolved over time, and what the technology is used for today.

Almost every day of our lives we go online and connect to websites for the news, research, or simply to socialize, but many of us may not know the history of the Internet and how web pages are made. This enlightening book takes the broad concept of the World Wide Web and makes it understandable for any reader, explaining HyperText Markup Language (HTML) tagging, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), and the other design elements necessary to build and design a website. It is also packed with links to online tutorials to help any reader get started on creating their very own website.

Cancer is a global killer. It involves a large group of potentially deadly diseases, as many as 200, that cause an estimated 13 percent of all deaths worldwide. Besides causes and preventions, this thorough look at the disease also includes information about genetic screening and treatments. It answers questions such as what chemotherapy does and what alternatives are available for cancer treatments. Significant breakthroughs including gene therapy and immunotherapy have given us hope for the future of a cancer cure. This absorbing volume addresses many concerns about a topic often in the news that personally touches many lives.

Watson and Crick are synonymous with DNA, the "instructions for life." But how did these scientists figure out something as elusive and complicated as the structure of DNA? Readers will learn about the different backgrounds of these two gifted scientists and what ultimately led them to each other. Their friendship, shared interests, and common obsessions held them together during the frenzied race to unlock the mysteries of DNA in the mid-twentieth century. Along with explanations about how DNA works, the repercussions of the dynamic duo''s eventual discovery will especially fascinate young scientists.

The economy often seems like a complex subject. We know that much of the world is currently struggling with recession and its consequences. News headlines spotlight job gains and losses, rising debt, and every economic detail that may give us a clue about a full financial recovery. Meanwhile, frustrated people protest in streets and rail against institutions they blame for the current economic climate. Easy-to-understand terms explain what led to the economic crisis and what''s being done to pull the United States and other countries out. While there are no easy answers, readers will be able to develop informed opinions about the issues.

By its definition, terrorism is meant to inflict great fear into people through acts of mass destruction. September 11, 2001, is a day of infamy to Americans because of the terrorist attacks on the United States. But every year more than 300 terrorist acts take place around the globe. Counterterrorism has become a lasting issue of prime importance to the security of all nations. This book familiarizes readers with several counterterrorism technologies on constant guard, including satellites to track movement, biodetectors to expose chemical warfare, and biometrics to identify suspects. It also introduces readers to different organizations associated with terrorist activities, their motivations, and the challenges involved in protecting people from terrorist attacks.

"Practical tips on how to make your own podcast, from planning and preparing to actually recording, editing, and posting your work"--

In January 1994, an earthquake shook a neighborhood in Los Angeles, California, so hard that highway overpasses immediately collapsed. Gas pipes burst and buildings caught on fire. Sixteen people died in a fallen apartment building. As one of the most common natural disasters in the world, earthquakes can be a terrifying force of nature. Readers will be introduced to the amazing science behind an earthquake occurrence in addition to modern examples of earthquakes from all over the world. Including seismology and disaster relief, accessible content will engage readers while full-color photographs augment detailed timelines of featured earthquakes. Powered by information, readers will be ready to do more than just duck and cover when an earthquake hits.

Combating illness is a battle that has evolved over centuries, but mankind has science on its side. In this exciting, high-interest series, readers explore the science behind combating disease. Readers will discover what science is doing to help keep human beings alive in the face of super viruses. A ‘Winning or Losing?’ feature updates readers on the latest in man’s struggle with disease, while ‘Breaking Through’ chronicles the cutting edge science that gives our smartest scholars the tools necessary for victory.

When it comes to music, Britain leads the world! This is the story of some of the country''s most successful musicians, from superb singers and brilliant bands, to radical rappers and electronic aces. Step inside to find out more about Britain''s best, including Sam Smith, Ed Sheeran, Adele, Calvin Harris and Dizzee Rascal. Famous Faces is a fantastic series of non-fiction books for struggling readers. It is comprised of eight titles, all written especially for pupils who have a lower reading age than their chronological age, and all designed to be fun and attention-grabbing. The series is pitched at 11-14 year olds with a lower reading age of just 9-10, and each title has a length of roughly 1600-1800 words. The books are packed full of engaging images, fantastic facts and fun layouts. Each chapter is short so struggling readers aren''t daunted by the amount of text.

The Music Scene offers a detailed yet readable look at the world of contemporary music for young people. Full of practical, how-to advice and fascinating case studies on many of the world''s favourite bands and artists, The Music Scene examines live gigs, recording and contracts, publicity, merchandising and changing fashions in contemporary music. Written by a music journalist, The Music Scene is certain to strike a chord with any aspiring young pop musician.