Paul Stanley

Desmond Child is the ultimate hitmaker, contributing to some of the biggest smash global hits that helped ignite the success of music icons KISS, Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, Alice Cooper, Ricky Martin, Katy Perry, and countless others. In Livin' On A Prayer, he reveals how he climbed his way to the top and beyond amid extraordinary circumstances and shares his very personal and unbelievable journey that shaped him into an artist of international renown. For over half a century, Desmond Child has collaborated with the world's most celebrated artists creating timeless hits, such as Bon Jovi's Livin' On A Prayer and You Give Love A Bad Name as well as Ricky Martin's Livin' La Vida Loca and The Cup Of Life amongst his vast catalog. But in Livin' On A Prayer, Desmond himself takes center stage to share his transformational story from misfit outsider to cultural pacesetter. In collaboration with legendary music biographer David Ritz, Child recounts his unconventional upbringing as his colorful family fled Cuba in the 1960s and fell into poverty. He details his shocking discovery at age 18 that the man he called dad was not his biological father after all, and he courageously bares his soul about navigating the trials of being a Latino gay man in the macho world of rock and roll. His is a story of willing himself to succeed and overcome impossible odds to establish himself as one of the most influential composers and lyricists of all time.

Desmond Child is the ultimate hitmaker, contributing to some of the biggest smash global hits that helped ignite the success of music icons KISS, Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, Alice Cooper, Ricky Martin, Katy Perry, and countless others. In Livin' On A Prayer, he reveals how he climbed his way to the top and beyond amid extraordinary circumstances and shares his very personal and unbelievable journey that shaped him into an artist of international renown. For over half a century, Desmond Child has collaborated with the world's most celebrated artists creating timeless hits, such as Bon Jovi's Livin' On A Prayer and You Give Love A Bad Name as well as Ricky Martin's Livin' La Vida Loca and The Cup Of Life amongst his vast catalog. But in Livin' On A Prayer, Desmond himself takes center stage to share his transformational story from misfit outsider to cultural pacesetter. In collaboration with legendary music biographer David Ritz, Child recounts his unconventional upbringing as his colorful family fled Cuba in the 1960s and fell into poverty. He details his shocking discovery at age 18 that the man he called dad was not his biological father after all, and he courageously bares his soul about navigating the trials of being a Latino gay man in the macho world of rock and roll. His is a story of willing himself to succeed and overcome impossible odds to establish himself as one of the most influential composers and lyricists of all time.

Desmond Child is the ultimate hitmaker, contributing to some of the biggest smash global hits that helped ignite the success of music icons KISS, Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, Alice Cooper, Ricky Martin, Katy Perry, and countless others. In Livin' On A Prayer, he reveals how he climbed his way to the top and beyond amid extraordinary circumstances and shares his very personal and unbelievable journey that shaped him into an artist of international renown. For over half a century, Desmond Child has collaborated with the world's most celebrated artists creating timeless hits, such as Bon Jovi's Livin' On A Prayer and You Give Love A Bad Name as well as Ricky Martin's Livin' La Vida Loca and The Cup Of Life amongst his vast catalog. But in Livin' On A Prayer, Desmond himself takes center stage to share his transformational story from misfit outsider to cultural pacesetter. In collaboration with legendary music biographer David Ritz, Child recounts his unconventional upbringing as his colorful family fled Cuba in the 1960s and fell into poverty. He details his shocking discovery at age 18 that the man he called dad was not his biological father after all, and he courageously bares his soul about navigating the trials of being a Latino gay man in the macho world of rock and roll. His is a story of willing himself to succeed and overcome impossible odds to establish himself as one of the most influential composers and lyricists of all time.

The killing of a soldier in Belfast is only the beginning of an international investigation led by MI6 and a friend of the victim. Ron Stokes, a gangster with overblown ideas-along with his Dutch associate-has masterminded a couple of large deals, but these deals bring unwanted attention. Ron and his partner are soon in a limelight they never wanted as investigators have them in their sights. The hunt begins. Tracking shipments across Europe and into Belfast, Ron's deals are nearing completion when things start to go wrong. Unsure of by whom or if they have been betrayed, Ron and his associate find themselves in a battle against time. The investigators move ever closer. Will these criminals get away and win the chase, or will their business deals end in blood?

The killing of a soldier in Belfast is only the beginning of an international investigation led by MI6 and a friend of the victim. Ron Stokes, a gangster with overblown ideas-along with his Dutch associate-has masterminded a couple of large deals, but these deals bring unwanted attention. Ron and his partner are soon in a limelight they never wanted as investigators have them in their sights. The hunt begins. Tracking shipments across Europe and into Belfast, Ron's deals are nearing completion when things start to go wrong. Unsure of by whom or if they have been betrayed, Ron and his associate find themselves in a battle against time. The investigators move ever closer. Will these criminals get away and win the chase, or will their business deals end in blood?

In China, two young scientists, Ru and Mei Lien are tasked to finalise the production of a new and lethal biological weapon, soon realising the dangers to the world if it ever falls into the wrong hands.Meanwhile, Sean Docherty, ex-army now working for Ml6, has been assigned to investigate the rumoured production of a deadly weapon in the Far East. With his old friend James Horton, they soon discover that the threat comes as well from closer to home. The CIA soon becomes involved as the web widens to the USA.The trail quickly takes Sean to Hong Kong, where he collaborates with his Ml6 colleagues. He and the team race against time to uncover and decipher whether it truly is the lethal weapon first suspected.As things come to a climax, the ambitious director of the Chinese laboratory is found dead, and a dark plot is hatched to throw the world into a downward spiral. With time running out, Sean must battle to save the scientists from also being killed.A gripping story of evil, love, and friendship.

Din guide till rockstjärnelivet! Rock'n roll all night and party all day utan att missa allt annat och förlora dig själv!Paul Stanley, legendarisk frontfigur och gitarrist i KISS, ger nu sina fans ett all-access backstagepass till sitt liv. Han visar hur man kan skapa en alldeles egen rock'n roll-livsstil och ger råd och livsregler som bara en riktig musiklegend kan ge. I Backstagepass berättar Stanley om livet på och bakom scenen, avslöjar vad han lärt sig av sitt rockstjärneliv och hur hans känslighet har hjälpt honom såväl i karriären som i föräldraskapet, affärer och det personliga livet. Vi får en unik inblick i hans liv, den sanna historien om relationer, svåra perioder och vilda nätter. Det är disciplin och hårt jobb som har gjort Paul Stanley till en av de mest framgångsrika och hälsosamma i rockvärlden, och detta är hans personliga guide till hur man kan rock'n roll all night and party all day utan att missa allt annat och förlora sig själv. *** Paul Stanley är frontman och gitarrist i KISS bandet som han var med och grundade i New York 1973. Han har skrivit många av bandets succéhits och är också solomusiker, restaurangägare och konstnär, och hans verk säljs för miljontals dollar. KISS har sålt mer än 100 miljoner skivor världen över och fortsätter att skapa nytt material och spela för slutsålda arenor. Paul Stanley bor i Los Angeles med sin fru Erin och fyra barn.

Aimed at modellers of all abilities, this lavishly illustrated book presents a step-by-step guide to figure painting and modelling using traditional techniques. From the multipart hard-plastic 28mm miniature to the metal and resin models common in all other scales, this book provides wargamers, collectors and gamers with a wealth of information to achieve the best results. It demonstrates a variety of modelling and painting techniques at different scales; it provides step-by-step guidance on building, converting and painting models; it covers working in plastic, resin and white metal; it explains dry brushing techniques, the three-colour method, multilayering and shading with washes and, finally, it considers basing techniques and maintaining the compatibility of miniatures between different gaming systems.

This exciting collection of diverse assemblies for Key Stage 2 is perfect for any teacher or school leader looking for inspiration. Covering a range of different thought-provoking issues, each idea in this book has been successfully tried and tested in real assemblies.This flexible, dip-in resource includes a variety of assembly formats and full scripts for every assembly. Some are standalone assemblies that can be delivered with minimal preparation, some come with accompanying slideshows online and some are more detailed assemblies requiring additional resources.The topics are current and ideal for stimulating discussion, ranging from values-focused assemblies about justice, truth and courage to knowledge-based assemblies on subjects such as Black History Month and female scientists. The book uses a variety of poems, objects, folktales and real-life stories to stimulate and inspire children's thinking on topics from peace and perseverance to art and friendship.Written by an experienced headteacher dedicated to delivering assemblies that light a spark in all pupils, this resource is a must-have for all primary schools.

NATIONAL BESTSELLERThe New York Times bestselling author and front man and rhythm guitarist of KISS grants fans an all-access backstage pass to his personal life and shows them how to pursue a rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle of their own, offering hard-won advice from a music legend.In this follow-up to his popular bestseller Face the Music, the Starchild takes us behind the scenes, revealing what he’s learned from a lifetime as the driving force of KISS, and how he brings his unique sensibility not only to his music career but to every area of his life—from business to parenting to health and happiness.Backstage Pass takes you beyond the makeup as Paul shares fascinating details about his life—his fitness routine, philosophy, business principles, how he maintains his inspiration, passion, and joy after nearly 50 years of mega success including selling out tours, 100 million albums sold and an art career that has amassed over 10 million dollars in sales. Divulging more true stories of the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer’s relationships, hardships, and pivotal moments, it also contains intimate four-color, never-before-seen photos from Paul’s personal collection, and offers surprising lessons on the discipline and hard work that have made him one of the healthiest and most successful rock ‘n’ roll icons in history.This is the book for fans who love living large, but also want to take control and move ahead in everyday life. Paul shows you how you can rock ‘n’ roll all night and party every day—without missing a beat.

NATIONAL BESTSELLERThe New York Times bestselling author and front man and rhythm guitarist of KISS grants fans an all-access backstage pass to his personal life and shows them how to pursue a rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle of their own, offering hard-won advice from a music legend.In this follow-up to his popular bestseller Face the Music, the Starchild takes us behind the scenes, revealing what he’s learned from a lifetime as the driving force of KISS, and how he brings his unique sensibility not only to his music career but to every area of his life—from business to parenting to health and happiness.Backstage Pass takes you beyond the makeup as Paul shares fascinating details about his life—his fitness routine, philosophy, business principles, how he maintains his inspiration, passion, and joy after nearly 50 years of mega success including selling out tours, 100 million albums sold and an art career that has amassed over 10 million dollars in sales. Divulging more true stories of the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer’s relationships, hardships, and pivotal moments, it also contains intimate four-color, never-before-seen photos from Paul’s personal collection, and offers surprising lessons on the discipline and hard work that have made him one of the healthiest and most successful rock ‘n’ roll icons in history.This is the book for fans who love living large, but also want to take control and move ahead in everyday life. Paul shows you how you can rock ‘n’ roll all night and party every day—without missing a beat.

The New York Times bestselling author and front man and rhythm guitarist of KISS grants fans an all-access backstage pass to his personal life and shows them how to pursue a rock 'n' roll lifestyle of their own, offering hard-won advice from a music legend.In this follow-up to his popular bestseller Face the Music, the Starchild takes us behind the scenes, revealing what he's learned from a lifetime as the driving force of KISS, and how he brings his unique sensibility not only to his music career but to every area of his life--from business to parenting to health and happiness.Backstage Pass takes you beyond the makeup as Paul shares fascinating details about his life--his fitness routine, philosophy, business principles, how he maintains his inspiration, passion, and joy after nearly 50 years of mega success including selling out tours, 100 million albums sold and an art career that has amassed over 10 million dollars in sales. Divulging more true stories of the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer's relationships, hardships, and pivotal moments, it offers surprising lessons on the discipline and hard work that have made him one of the healthiest and most successful rock 'n' roll icons in history.This is the book for fans who love living large, but also want to take control and move ahead in everyday life. Paul shows you how you can rock 'n' roll all night and party every day--without missing a beat.

A wide array of fantasy miniatures is available to wargamers and modellers, manufactured from an increasing number of different materials each with their own unique modelling challenges. From the multipart hard plastic 28mm miniature to the metal and resin models common in all other scales, this book provides wargamers with a wealth of information to achieve the best results. It discusses issues of scale with fantasy miniatures; demonstrates a variety of modelling an painting techniques at different scales; provides step-by-step guidance on building, converting, repairing and painting figures; explains dry brushing techniques, the three colour method, multilayering and shading with washes and, finally, it considers basic techniques and maintaining the compatibility of miniatures between different gaming systems. Whether modelling single figures, a handful of warriors for a warband or tackling a huge army for a mass battle game, there is something for every fantasy figure modeller, collector or gamer.

NEW YORK TIMES and INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER In Face the Music, Paul Stanley-the co-founder and famous "Starchild" frontman of KISS-reveals for the first time the incredible highs and equally incredible lows in his life both inside and outside the band. Face the Music is the shocking, funny, smart, inspirational story of one of rock's most enduring icons and the group he helped create, define, and immortalize. Stanley mixes compelling personal revelations and gripping, gritty war stories that will surprise even the most steadfast member of the KISS Army. He takes us back to his childhood in the 1950s and '60s, a traumatic time made more painful thanks to a physical deformity. Born with a condition called microtia, he grew up partially deaf, with only one ear. But this instilled in him an inner drive to succeed in the most unlikely of pursuits: music. With never-before-seen photos and images throughout, Stanley's memoir is a fully realized and unflinching portrait of a rock star, a chronicle of the stories behind the famous anthems, the many brawls and betrayals, and all the drama and pyrotechnics on and off the stage. Raw and confessional, Stanley offers candid insights into his personal relationships, and the turbulent dynamics with his bandmates over the past four decades. And no one comes out unscathed-including Stanley himself. "People say I was brave to write such a revealing book, but I wrote it because I needed to personally reflect on my own life. I know everyone will see themselves somewhere in this book, and where my story might take them is why I'm sharing it." -Paul Stanley

I över fyrtio år har Paul Stanley styrt det legendariska rockbandet KISS genom med- och motgångar. Ändan sedan starten på de små klubbarna i New York fram till dagens utsålda arenor världen över, har han gömt sig under sitt stjärnprydda alter ego Starchild. Ingen har kommit honom in på skinnet. Förrän nu. För första gången öppnar en av rockhistoriens mest tillknäppta stjärnor upp och berättar om sitt medfödda handikapp och det utanförskap som format honom, om uppväxten i en dysfunktionell familj, om sin terapi och den ensamhet och sociala fobi som han upplevde efter att KISS slagit igenom. Men vi får även följa med i ett liv fyllt av utsvävningar, där de tillfälliga sexuella förbindelserna blev som en drog och pengarna tycktes kunde köpa allt - utom lycka. Under stjärnan: självbiografin är en förvånansvärt insiktsfull och självrannsakande självbiografi från en hyllad och framgångsrik artist som till slut har hittat hem.PAUL STANLEY, egentligen Stanley Bert Eisen, född 20 januari 1952 i New York, är en amerikansk musiker, sångare och gitarrist och tillsammans med Gene Simmons grundare av rockbandet Kiss. 2015 gav Bokfabriken ut hans självbiografi Under stjärnan: självbiografin på svenska. "Paul Stanley är kapten på skeppet Kiss och har hittills varit den som hållit masken om bandets motgångar. Nu avslöjar han allt om stormarna som hotat sänka världens största rockgrupp och konfronterar lika ärligt sina egna demoner i den mest efterlängtade av Kiss-medlemmarnas självbiografier." Anders Tengner "En utmärkt läsupplevelse och helt nödvändig för den som vill förstå hur Kiss blev vad de blev." Sweden Rock Magazine

I Inget att förlora berättas för första gången om de första så viktiga åren i det legendariska rockbandet Kiss historia, en period som når sin kulmen i och med släppet av deras klassiska album Alive! 1975 och hitsingeln Rock and Roll All Nite , en låt som nästan fyra decennier senare fortfarande är en av deras mest populära. Boken baseras på mer än tvåhundra intervjuer med såväl bandmed¬lemmarna själva som med producenter, managers, roddare, klubbägare, scen- och kostymdesigners och en mängd andra som var med i kretsen kring bandet och dessutom många av de artister som själva var verksamma vid den här tiden och turnerade och delade scen med Kiss. Läsaren tas med på en resa till en tid då ett av rockhistoriens största band tog form och får följa alla de motgångar och succéer som till sist gjorde dem till superstjärnor. Det är ett oemotståndligt porträtt av ett band på uppgång och av den musikscen som de skulle komma att förändra för all framtid. Ken Sharp har skrivit ett flertal böcker, bland annat om John Lennon, Elvis och Kiss. Han är bosatt i Los Angeles. Paul Stanley och Gene Simmons bildade Kiss i början av 70-talet. Sedan dess har bandet sålt mer än 80 miljoner album och gett mer än två tusen konserter över hela världen.

An indelible and irresistible portrait of the crucial formative years of the legendary rock band KISS and the music scene they changed forever-culminating with the groundbreaking success of their classic 1975 album Alive! and the smash single "Rock and Roll All Nite" Including original interviews with: Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Ace Frehley, Peter Criss, Bob Seger, Alice Cooper, and Ted Nugent, as well as members of Aerosmith, Black Sabbath, Rush, Slade, Blue Oyster Cult, Mott the Hoople, Journey, REO Speedwagon, Styx, Raspberries, the James Gang, the New York Dolls, Iggy & the Stooges, the Ramones, Suzi Quatro, Argent, and Uriah Heep.