Richard Mills

The Beatles and Black Music discusses the influence that Black music and culture has had over the Beatles throughout their collective and solo careers. Tracing the history of Black musical and cultural influence on popular music from the Transatlantic Slave Trade in 1795 to the nascent Mersey Beat scene in the early 1960s, this book is the first to explore the Beatles from this important cultural lens. The Beatles and Black Music discusses the influence that Black music and culture has had over the Beatles throughout their collective and solo careers. Richard Mills adopts a musicological and historiographic account to demonstrate the extent to which Liverpool’s colonial history influenced the Beatles’ music. Beginning with the grand narrative of British colonial history pre-Beatles, it covers the influence of Black music and culture on the Beatles' teenage years in the 1950s, their association with Lord Woodbine, their love of American Rhythm and Blues in the mid-1960s, and extends to a discussion of post-colonial British identity and the lasting effect Black music has had on the Beatles’ legacy and continues to have on the solo careers of Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney.

‘The Road of Excess leads to the Palace of Wisdom’: Blake’s line had become a slogan for the hippie generation. The dramatic differences between the hippies’ way of life and that of most of the rest of society at the time made them a puzzling and alarming phenomenon. Originally published in 1973, Richard Mills describes and interprets these differences in Young Outsiders. Based on research in the Ladbroke Grove and Piccadilly areas of London, the study explores critical issues which preoccupied young people everywhere and separated them from their parents’ generation. Told largely in the words of the young people themselves, the book describes their everyday life and the ways they were led to it, and looks at some of the central elements in their culture, particularly drugs and underground music. It is shown that the distinctive feature of their lives was the search for a special kind of intensified experience which they felt could give a greater sense of wholeness and identity than the conventional roles and routines from which they were alienated. Richard Mills examines some of the dilemmas into which this search could lead, and questions how far it provided the basis for a viable way of life. Today it can be read in its historical context.

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The Beatles and Black Music discusses the influence that Black music and culture has had over the Beatles throughout their collective and solo careers. Tracing the history of Black musical and cultural influence on popular music from the Transatlantic Slave Trade in 1795 to the nascent Mersey Beat scene in the early 1960s, this book is the first to explore the Beatles from this important cultural lens. The Beatles and Black Music discusses the influence that Black music and culture has had over the Beatles throughout their collective and solo careers. Richard Mills adopts a musicological and historiographic account to demonstrate the extent to which Liverpool’s colonial history influenced the Beatles’ music. Beginning with the grand narrative of British colonial history pre-Beatles, it covers the influence of Black music and culture on the Beatles' teenage years in the 1950s, their association with Lord Woodbine, their love of American Rhythm and Blues in the mid-1960s, and extends to a discussion of post-colonial British identity and the lasting effect Black music has had on the Beatles’ legacy and continues to have on the solo careers of Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney.

‘The Road of Excess leads to the Palace of Wisdom’: Blake’s line had become a slogan for the hippie generation. The dramatic differences between the hippies’ way of life and that of most of the rest of society at the time made them a puzzling and alarming phenomenon. Originally published in 1973, Richard Mills describes and interprets these differences in Young Outsiders. Based on research in the Ladbroke Grove and Piccadilly areas of London, the study explores critical issues which preoccupied young people everywhere and separated them from their parents’ generation. Told largely in the words of the young people themselves, the book describes their everyday life and the ways they were led to it, and looks at some of the central elements in their culture, particularly drugs and underground music. It is shown that the distinctive feature of their lives was the search for a special kind of intensified experience which they felt could give a greater sense of wholeness and identity than the conventional roles and routines from which they were alienated. Richard Mills examines some of the dilemmas into which this search could lead, and questions how far it provided the basis for a viable way of life. Today it can be read in its historical context.

Sex, death and nostalgia are among the impulses driving Beatles fandom: the metaphorical death of the Beatles after their break-up in 1970 has fueled the progressive nostalgia of fan conventions for 48 years; the death of John Lennon and George Harrison has added pathos and drama to the Beatles' story; Beatles Monthly predicated on the Beatles' good looks and the letters page was a forum for euphemistically expressed sexuality. The Beatles and Fandom is the first book to discuss these fan subcultures. It combines academic theory on fandom with compelling original research material to tell an alternative history of the Beatles phenomenon: a fans' history of the Beatles that runs concurrently with the popular story we all know.

ROBERT'S RULES OF ORDER This book aims to serve as a comprehensive guide to parliamentary procedures, as outlined in Robert's Rules of Order, and how to implement such rules and structure to your own organization. Robert's Rules of Order have been used for decades to enhance the productivity and efficiency of meetings. In addition, the implementation of Robert's Rules of Order helps to ensure that fairness and democracy is ever-present in the organizations that choose to use this system. Robert's Rules of Order are applicable to a huge variety of organizations. From small, community-led groups to large, publicly-traded companies, Robert's Rules has been used successfully by all matters of organizations for decades Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn About Inside... What Are Robert's Rules Of Order The History Of Robert's Rules The Benefits Of Robert's Rules How To Introduce The Rules To Your Organization How To Use Minutes In Your Meetings Key Terms To Be Aware Of When & How To Use Robert's Rules Much, Much More

"We must not waste the Gifts." Seou ChantTT's sanity is threatened as he searches for a way to protect the Ooda in their coming test. With time slipping away, TT and the Ooda in his tiny Circle begin pondering the metal fute. Facing insurmountable odds, Uloma struggles to unite the Damned under History's momentum. Determined to rescue the woman he loves, Zarn sails to The Far East with unexpected allies. Despite his best efforts, Jom also finds himself sailing through the heart of the rocksharks. Xenolia descends closer to War. Armed with Al'eu's new weapons, the Riders demonstrate their loyalty to their Queen. NewLand flexes its military might as they prepare to launch their invasion. Rumors of the Hultek spread across Ditarin, destroying entire cities in its flaming wake. With a rich cast of compelling characters in realistic settings, The Gift explodes with action and adventure. Richard Mills' masterpiece series, A New Man is a landmark in 21st Century science fiction.

ROBERT'S RULES OF ORDER This book aims to serve as a comprehensive guide to parliamentary procedures, as outlined in Robert's Rules of Order, and how to implement such rules and structure to your own organization. Robert's Rules of Order have been used for decades to enhance the productivity and efficiency of meetings. In addition, the implementation of Robert's Rules of Order helps to ensure that fairness and democracy is ever-present in the organizations that choose to use this system. Robert's Rules of Order are applicable to a huge variety of organizations. From small, community-led groups to large, publicly-traded companies, Robert's Rules has been used successfully by all matters of organizations for decades Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn About Inside... What Are Robert's Rules Of Order The History Of Robert's Rules The Benefits Of Robert's Rules How To Introduce The Rules To Your Organization How To Use Minutes In Your Meetings Key Terms To Be Aware Of When & How To Use Robert's Rules Much, Much More

Sex, death and nostalgia are among the impulses driving Beatles fandom: the metaphorical death of the Beatles after their break-up in 1970 has fueled the progressive nostalgia of fan conventions for 48 years; the death of John Lennon and George Harrison has added pathos and drama to the Beatles' story; Beatles Monthly predicated on the Beatles' good looks and the letters page was a forum for euphemistically expressed sexuality. The Beatles and Fandom is the first book to discuss these fan subcultures. It combines academic theory on fandom with compelling original research material to tell an alternative history of the Beatles phenomenon: a fans' history of the Beatles that runs concurrently with the popular story we all know.

Winner of the Lord Aberdare Literary Prize for 2018Even before Tito's Communist Party established control over the war-ravaged territories which became socialist Yugoslavia, his partisan forces were using football as a revolutionary tool. In 1944 a team representing the incipient state was dispatched to play matches around the liberated Mediterranean. This consummated a deep relationship between football and communism that endured until this complex multi-ethnic polity tore itself apart in the 1990s. Starting with an exploration of the game in the short-lived interwar Kingdom, this book traces that liaison for the first time. Based on extensive archival research and interviews, it ventures across the former Yugoslavia to illustrate the myriad ways football was harnessed by an array of political forces. Communists purposefully re-engineered Yugoslavia's most popular sport in the tumult of the 1940s, using it to integrate diverse territories and populations. Subsequently, the game advanced Tito's distinct brand of communism, with its Cold War-era policy of non-alignment and experimentation with self-management. Yet, even under tight control, football was racked by corruption, match-fixing and violence. Alternative political and national visions were expressed in the stadiums of both Yugoslavias, and clubs, players and supporters ultimately became perpetrators and victims in the countries' violent demise. In Richard Mills' hands, the former Yugoslavia's stadiums become vehicles to explore the relationship between sport and the state, society, nationalism, state-building, inter-ethnic tensions and war. The book is the first in-depth study of the Yugoslav game and offers a revealing new way to approach the complex history of Yugoslavia.

On the inaccessible sub-continent called The Far East, Ditarin has spawned an indigenous, intelligent species. Only three generations ago, the Ooda added fire to their toolkit, elevating their species above the other animals of the Forest. No longer are the Ooda prey to the Jahi. TT, the Son of their Voice, must prove his strength, swiftness and wisdom to lead the Ooda. Sent off alone, he discovers theirs is not the only Forest and the species living there has been Pondering much longer. Descendants of the survivors of a starship that crashed on Ditarin thirty-six thousand years ago are splitting into two separate species, those with Kee and those without. Faced with the reality of their evolution, myths of a forgotten past become truth. TT's unexpected arrival provides the tinder that could plunge the world to the brink of War. The Pondering, the first novel in the series A New Man, introduces this exotic, changing world and its wide cast of diverse characters and unlikely heroes.

TT must return Home to warn the Ooda about the Crossings. Now, an even greater test lies between TT and his forest. His arrival has placed the fate of the Damned at risk. Having issued Sorisha's mandate to the WolfGuard, Marsen fights to unite the Damned. Al'eu Aestau has transformed Kagula into the economic and industrial heart of northern Xenolia. With Civil War and invasion from the north threatening the small nation, Corbin has discovered an unexpected peril to Queen Gregor, in Aestau's new weapon powerful enough to kill hellmonkeys. Captain Pich sets a course to change the world. Lee Gayen's fame is spreading with the whispered title of The Assassin. Jom continues to suspect that the Curse of The Far East is real. The Crossing, the second installment of the epic series, A New Man is a masterpiece of Science Fiction. Richard Mills has created a world rich in characters, settings, drama, action and adventure.

Winner of the Lord Aberdare Literary Prize for 2018Even before Tito's Communist Party established control over the war-ravaged territories which became socialist Yugoslavia, his partisan forces were using football as a revolutionary tool. In 1944 a team representing the incipient state was dispatched to play matches around the liberated Mediterranean. This consummated a deep relationship between football and communism that endured until this complex multi-ethnic polity tore itself apart in the 1990s. Starting with an exploration of the game in the short-lived interwar Kingdom, this book traces that liaison for the first time. Based on extensive archival research and interviews, it ventures across the former Yugoslavia to illustrate the myriad ways football was harnessed by an array of political forces. Communists purposefully re-engineered Yugoslavia's most popular sport in the tumult of the 1940s, using it to integrate diverse territories and populations. Subsequently, the game advanced Tito's distinct brand of communism, with its Cold War-era policy of non-alignment and experimentation with self-management. Yet, even under tight control, football was racked by corruption, match-fixing and violence. Alternative political and national visions were expressed in the stadiums of both Yugoslavias, and clubs, players and supporters ultimately became perpetrators and victims in the countries' violent demise. In Richard Mills' hands, the former Yugoslavia's stadiums become vehicles to explore the relationship between sport and the state, society, nationalism, state-building, inter-ethnic tensions and war. The book is the first in-depth study of the Yugoslav game and offers a revealing new way to approach the complex history of Yugoslavia.

In a sequence of observations of six children aged 5-11 in six different state schools this book offers a slice of classroom life, a microcosm of the educational scene. Since the book was first written there have been many changes in the curriculum, structure, governance and funding of British primary schools, as well as in the language used to describe these changes. But Observing Children in the Primary Classroom remains as valid now as earlier, as a lively and entertaining indicator of children’s daily school experience. We see the reception class of an infants’ school through the eyes of Mike, a lively five-year-old traveller boy. Six-year-old Rashda, a girl of Asian heritage, grapples with English as a Second Language at her multi-ethnic city school. Slow-learner David finds school life rather overpowering, despite receiving expert extra help. Lucy, eight, is a star in everything she does at her Roman Catholic school, while Lorraine, one year older, is cheerful but utterly bewildered. Finally, Peter, organises his work in an open-plan setting and makes some surprising choices.

In a sequence of observations of six children aged 5-11 in six different state schools this book offers a slice of classroom life, a microcosm of the educational scene. Since the book was first written there have been many changes in the curriculum, structure, governance and funding of British primary schools, as well as in the language used to describe these changes. But Observing Children in the Primary Classroom remains as valid now as earlier, as a lively and entertaining indicator of children’s daily school experience. We see the reception class of an infants’ school through the eyes of Mike, a lively five-year-old traveller boy. Six-year-old Rashda, a girl of Asian heritage, grapples with English as a Second Language at her multi-ethnic city school. Slow-learner David finds school life rather overpowering, despite receiving expert extra help. Lucy, eight, is a star in everything she does at her Roman Catholic school, while Lorraine, one year older, is cheerful but utterly bewildered. Finally, Peter, organises his work in an open-plan setting and makes some surprising choices.