Paul McCartney

From his early Liverpool days, through the historic decade of The Beatles, to Wings and his long solo career, The Lyrics pairs the definitive texts of 154 Paul McCartney songs with first-person commentaries on his life and music. Spanning two alphabetically arranged volumes, these commentaries reveal how the songs came to be and the people who inspired them: his devoted parents, Mary and Jim; his songwriting partner, John Lennon; his "Golden Earth Girl," Linda Eastman; his wife, Nancy McCartney; and even Queen Elizabeth, among many others. Here are the origins of "Let It Be," "Lovely Rita," "Yesterday," and "Mull of Kintyre," as well as McCartney's literary influences, including Shakespeare, Lewis Carroll, and Alan Durband, his high-school English teacher.With images from McCartney's personal archives--handwritten texts, paintings, and photographs, hundreds previously unseen--The Lyrics, spanning sixty-four years, becomes the definitive literary and visual record of one of the greatest songwriters of all time.

Celebrate friendship with this lyrical picture book that beautifully illustrates John Lennon and Paul McCartney’s world-renowned words from “With a Little Help from My Friends.”In this gorgeously illustrated Classic Board Book, the universally loved song “With a Little Help From My Friends” comes to life, proving that sometimes, all you need is a little help from your friends!

Celebrate the fun that grandparents and grandkids can get up to in this action-packed undersea adventure--a companion picture book to Paul McCartney's #1 New York Times bestseller Hey Grandude. Grandude's inventions are the stuff of legend, and his new green submarine doesn't disappoint. In fact, it flies as well as submerges Grandude whisks the grandkids off on another adventure, but he and the Chillers soon find themselves in a pickle. Suddenly, it's Nandude to the rescue Nandude is an explorer as courageous as Grandude, with an amazing accordion-ship to boot Between Grandude's magic compass and Nandude's magical music, everyone arrives home safely. But not before enjoying a parade, dancing rainforest animals, and a narrow escape from a grabby octopus. This tale is perfect for little explorers and Paul McCartney fans alike Artist Kathryn Durst returns with glorious, humor-filled illustrations that are as beautiful as ever.

Plant-based cooking for a better world, inspired by Linda McCartney.

With three generations of one family, we share moments that are meant to be savored in this special book that beautifully illustrates the words of John Lennon and Paul McCartney’s world-renowned song “In My Life.”There are places I’ll remember, in my life, though some have changed... One gift with a bright bow starts a young girl on a path…one her mother follows with her as she explores, grows, and rides off on her own, only to return again with her own daughter in tow. This hauntingly beautiful book shares the small moments of that journey that are meant to be remembered and savored in the lyrics of this classic song.

Grandude is a one-of-a-kind adventurer - a Mary Poppins for the modern day! With his magic compass he whisks his four grandkids off on whirlwind adventures, taking them all around the globe . . . Join them as they ride flying fish, dodge stampedes, and escape Avalanches!Beautifully imagined in a riot of colour by talented children's illustrator Kathryn Durst, it's the perfect bedtime story for little Explorers.This is a new paperback edition with an accompanying CD, featuring narration, instrumental music, and sound effects - all performed by the author himself.

Kun pyörii neula kompassin, alkaa taika mahtavin... Lähde sinäkin mukaan huimiin seikkailuihin Vauhtivaarin ja hänen lapsenlastensa kanssa!Vauhtivaarin takataskusta löytyy taikakompassi, jonka avulla pääsee vaikka minne: lentokalan selkään, karkuun biisonilaumalta tai lentoon lumivyöryn tieltä. Minne sinä lähtisit? Tsip, tsap, tsuum - toiveesi voi toteutua yhdessä hujauksessa! Lumoavan koko perheen seikkailutarinan on kirjoittanut The Beatles -yhtyeen lauluntekijä Paul McCartney. Taiteilija Kathryn Durst on luonut tarinan eloisan kuvituksen.

Celebrate friendship with this lyrical picture book that beautifully illustrates John Lennon and Paul McCartney’s world-renowned words from “With a Little Help from My Friends.”I get by with a little help from my friends… In this gorgeously illustrated picture book, the universally loved words to “With a Little Help from My Friends” come vividly to life, showing that sometimes, all you need is a little help from your friends!

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Hey Grandude! written and read by Paul McCartney. From Paul McCartney - an action-packed book celebrating the fun grandparents and grandkids can get up to.See the compass needle spin - let the magic fun begin!Meet Grandude - a super-cool, intrepid-explorer grandfather with some amazing tricks up his sleeve...Grandude is a one-of-a-kind adventurer! With his magic compass he whisks his four grandkids off on whirlwind adventures, taking them all around the globe. . .Join them as they ride flying fish, dodge stampedes, and escape avalanches!

This #1 New York Times bestselling picture book adventure from Paul McCartney is perfect for Father's Day or any day when you're looking to celebrate the fun that grandparents and grandkids can get up to See the compass needle spin, let the magic fun begin Meet Grandude--a super-cool grandfather who is an intrepid explorer with some amazing tricks up his sleeve. Grandude is a one-of-a-kind traveler With his magic compass, he whisks his four grandkids off on whirlwind adventures, taking them all around the globe. Join them as they ride flying fish, dodge stampedes, and escape avalanches Brought to life with gloriously colorful illustrations from talented artist Kathryn Durst, Hey Grandude is the perfect bedtime story for little explorers and an ideal gift for Father's Day.

The Original Manager of Queen and founder of Trident Studios, London, breaks his silence for the first time in an explosive autobiography about how Queen were discovered and what really went on behind the studio doors with Queen, The Beatles, Bowie, Elton John and many more .Recording some of the biggest selling songs of all time such as "Hey Jude"-The Beatles, "Space Oddity"-David Bowie, "Candle in the Wind"-Elton John and many others, Trident was at the epicentre of the music industry's biggest names but it was one band in particular that caught the eye of the ex-drummer - a four piece unknown band called Smile. That band, under Sheffield's management, went on to become one of the biggest selling artists in the world - that band was Queen. It was a tumultuous relationship filled with twists, turns, trials and tribulations, scandal and rumour and one that ultimately led to an acrimonious split. Queen's volatile leader Freddie Mercury famously dedicating the opening track on their Night of the Opera album to Norman: Death on Two Legs.Funny, fascinating and occasionally irreverent - and with a foreword by Sir Paul McCartney -this is an unmissable memoir that brings to vivid life some of rocks greatest characters.With original unseen photography and copies of the original 1972 Queen Contracts- this book shines a light on a time that could never exist in today's society, a place in rock and roll history that - in Freddie Mercury's own words - was guaranteed to blow your mind.The book also provides access to a exclusive music playlist for your PC or mobile device so you can listen to the music behind the story.

Den stora majoriteten av människor bryr sig och skulle vilja göra något i sina liv för att hjälpa till att säkra en bättre framtid för kommande generationer. Medan många förslag är svåra att genomföra i praktiken är förslaget med en köttfri dag i veckan något som kan låta sig göras av många och något som med hjälp av denna boken kan uppnås ganska lätt. The Meatfree Monday Campaign lanserades år 2009 i England av McCartneys och har sedan spridits över hela jordklotet. Här i Sverige heter rörelsen Köttfri Måndag och frontas av Jonas Paulsson, som blev utsedd till årets miljöhjälte 2011. Han har också skrivit ett förord i den svenska översättningen av boken.

Boka inneholder alle 194 sangene som er skrevet og sunget av The Beatles, arrangert av Rikky Rooksby fra de originale innspillingene i de originale toneartene. Hver sang har besifring, gitar akkord-bokser og komplette tekster. I tillegg til spilletips (på norsk) og en komplett diskografi

From the days when the staff wore white coats, through the rock 'n' roll years to today's big stars, Abbey Road's fascinating history is brought to life for everyone who's ever wondered what goes on behind the graffiti-covered walls. This work includes a foreword by Sir Paul McCartney, and a preface by Sir George Martin.

Imagine a land where all the animals are free . . . To the creatures of the woodland, the land of Animalia sounds like a dream - a tropical island where all the animals live in harmony. They are over-shadowed by a much more evil community; the polluted Megatropolis, whose dirty skyscrapers block the horizon.And then one day, Wirral the Squirrel's woodland is destroyed by developers and he is thrown into the nightmare world of Megatropolis. But Wirral believes in Animalia and he joins with Froggo, a world-class amphibian balloonist, and Wilhamina, a girl squirrel, to lead the enslaved animals of the city to a new life. So begins an exciting adventure through the mean streets of Megatropolis, over the sea and through the sky. Developed out of an exceptional fusion of creative talents, this story explodes onto every page. The plot is fast, furious and funny; the illustrations are full of rich depth and colour; and the characters live on long after you have turned the final page. It will delight children of all ages and is sure to become an enduring classic.'Young audiences will delight in the clever wordplay and smartly-drawn comic characters.' Independent

The publication of "Blackbird Singing," the first collection of Paul McCartney's poems and lyrics, was an international cultural event celebrated in concert halls, at literary festivals, and in newspapers and magazines throughout the world. "While McCartney is of a completely different cast than Bob Dylan, his appeal may be even greater than that of the latter great poet-songwriter," wrote "Publishers Weekly; The Guardian" hailed McCartney's words as "a remarkable feat of historical imagination." The best-selling "Blackbird Singing" now includes several new poems and lyrics, including "Freedom," which McCartney performed in New York City at a benefit concert last fall. To actually read McCartney's poems, whether exuberant ballads of love or poignant messages of deepest grief, is to appreciate the electrifying power of the confluence of dream and song. Inspired by his late wife, Linda McCartney, "Blackbird Singing" gives us extraordinary access to the inner life of one of the most influential figures of our time.

The hardcover publication of Blackbird Singing, the first collection of Paul McCartney's poems and lyrics, was an international cultural event celebrated in concert halls, at literary festivals, and in newspapers and magazines throughout the world. "While McCartney is of a completely different cast than Bob Dylan, his appeal may be even greater than that of the latter great poet-songwriter," wrote Publishers Weekly; The Guardian hailed McCartney's words as "a remarkable feat of historical imagination." The best-selling Blackbird Singing now includes several new poems and lyrics, including "Freedom," which McCartney performed in New York City at a benefit concert last fall. To actually read McCartney's poems, whether exuberant ballads of love or poignant messages of deepest grief, is to appreciate the electrifying power of the confluence of dream and song. Inspired by his late wife, Linda McCartney, Blackbird Singing gives us extraordinary access to the inner life of one of the most influential figures of our time."