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The Ss'iyn is a small race of primarily reptilian yet sophisticated individuals who have peacefully existed for countless millennia, covertly hidden inside a canyon labyrinth. Now, after an eon of near-utopian existence, nature has rewarded a few individuals with gifts far beyond the general aspirations of their species. Inside the Canyon of the Great Rainbow, distinctive changes are quietly occurring. Jed Carvey is simply existing. Whilst living with a family of bankers in a forgotten world situated amongst flat expanses of farmland in Eastern England, he muddles through days diluted with disenchanting routines. Through the efforts of a close friend, Jed is torn from his comfort zone, along with his student girlfriend, elder brother, and an aging Catholic priest, to embark on a journey across the world to the tops of the Chilean Andes. But when he encounters more than he ever could have imagined, Jed soon realizes that what he has uncovered could potentially rescue his planet.

The Ss'iyn is a small race of primarily reptilian yet sophisticated individuals who have peacefully existed for countless millennia, covertly hidden inside a canyon labyrinth. Now, after an eon of near-utopian existence, nature has rewarded a few individuals with gifts far beyond the general aspirations of their species. Inside the Canyon of the Great Rainbow, distinctive changes are quietly occurring. Jed Carvey is simply existing. Whilst living with a family of bankers in a forgotten world situated amongst flat expanses of farmland in Eastern England, he muddles through days diluted with disenchanting routines. Through the efforts of a close friend, Jed is torn from his comfort zone, along with his student girlfriend, elder brother, and an aging Catholic priest, to embark on a journey across the world to the tops of the Chilean Andes. But when he encounters more than he ever could have imagined, Jed soon realizes that what he has uncovered could potentially rescue his planet.

This new, revised edition of Hot Wired Guitar brings Beck's story bang up to date, from his adventures at The White House in December 2012 with Mick Jagger and US President Barack Obama, to touring the world with Beach Boy Brian Wilson and the 2014 release of Jeff's latest solo disc.The definitive account of Jeff Beck's journey from his childhood in 1940s South London to the world-wide success of 2010's album Emotion and Commotion and beyond. Author Martin Power has talked to former Yardbirds members Chris Dreja and Jim McCarty as well as manager Simon Napier-Bell and fellow musicians including Max Middleton, Stanley Clarke, Simon Phillips, Jimmy Hall, Mo Foster, Doug Wimbish and many others. Supported by full album reviews, rare photographs and an up-to-date discography, Hot Wired Guitar is the most complete and comprehensive account of the life and times of Jeff Beck, the man who took the electric guitar and showed the world just what could be done with just six strings and 'one hell of an attitude'.

No Quarter: The Three Lives Of Jimmy Page explores the life, times and music of the man behind one of the 20th century's greatest bands: the mighty Led Zeppelin.Using new and exclusive interviews Martin Power tells the full story of Jimmy Page's long career. Starting with the early Sixties session scene when the teenage Page contributed to recordings by The Who, The Rolling Stones, Tom Jones and many more, the author goes on to explore Page's time in The Yardbirds, the band that would metamorphose into the legendary Led Zeppelin.Supported by album reviews, rare photographs, a full discography and candid conversations with Page's friends, managers and musical collaborators, author Martin Power's No Quarter: The Three Lives Of Jimmy Page represents the most comprehensive and up-to-date biography yet written about Jimmy Page - a "one man guitar army" and true music legend.

'Whatever I did, at least I meant it . . .' Gary Moore White Knuckles chronicles the personal and professional journey of one of rock's most influential musicians: Gary Moore. Born in Belfast and rising to conquer some of the world's biggest stages, the guitarist-singer-songwriter enjoyed spells with the likes of rock giants Thin Lizzy before becoming a successful solo artist in his own right. Moore's solo career spanned three decades and millions of album sales until his untimely passing in 2011. Balancing biography with a critical analysis of Moore's songs and guitar style, White Knuckles explores the evolution of Gary Moore's music, from progressive rock and jazz fusion to metal and pure blues. It also examines his friendships and artistic collaborations with the likes of George Harrison, Philip Lynott, Peter Green, Rory Gallagher, Cream's Jack Bruce and many more. Based on interviews with Moore's friends, colleagues and fellow musicians, this definitive work catalogues the life and oeuvre of a true legend.

The definitive account of Jeff Beck's journey from his childhood in 1940s South London to the world-wide success of 2010's album Emotion and Commotion and beyond.Author Martin Power has talked to former Yardbirds members Chris Dreja and Jim McCarty as well as manager Simon Napier-Bell and fellow musicians including Max Middleton, Stanley Clarke, Simon Phillips, Jimmy Hall, Mo Foster, Doug Wimbish and many others. Supported by full album reviews, rare photographs and an up-to-date discography, Hot Wired Guitar is the most complete and comprehensive account of the life and times of Jeff Beck, the man who took the electric guitar and showed the world just what could be done with just six strings and 'one hell of an attitude'.