Adele

Author: Katherine E. Krohn
Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing LLC
ISBN: 1420511114
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 107

Book Description
Adele's talents as a singer and songwriter have earned her six Grammys, but it's her down-to-earth personality, honest sense of humor, and raw vocals that have helped her to win the hearts of fans all over the world. This compelling biography by author Katherine E. Krohn traces the life and career of music sensation Adele. Readers will learn about the singer's early life in London, how Adele's talents were first discovered, the role heartbreak played in many of her hit singles, and what caused her to experience a career crisis. This engaging edition supports biography and social studies assignments and provides readers with an extensive bibliography, a detailed timeline of events, and informative sidebars.

Adele

Author: Tammy Gagne
Publisher: Mitchell Lane Publishers, Inc.
ISBN: 1612283853
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36

Book Description
Adele has taken the world by storm ever since the release of her debut album, 19. Named for her age, the CD introduced her powerful vocals and strong songwriting skills to the millions of people who would quickly become her adoring fans. Through her music she has shared some of the most private experiences of her life with her listeners. They have responded to her deeply personal lyrics by making each song a sensational hit. Another album and numerous awards later, Adele is still touching the hearts and lives of those fans through her music. In 2011, her unique singing voice was silenced due to a vocal cord injury. Many of her fans feared she might not return to making music, but after facing one of the scariest challenges of her life, she is now back—and clearly at her best.

Adele

Author: Belmont and Belcourt Biographies
Publisher: Price World Publishing
ISBN: 1619840650
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 31

Book Description
Adele Laurie Blue Adkins is at the top of her game in both the US and the UK, breaking records for sales and number one status on all the major charts. Her performances are refreshingly authentic and she is known for having no qualms about wearing her heart on her sleeve for her audiences. But just who is Adele and where did she come from? Fans have said that she has a knack for capturing how they feel, portraying their emotions and experiences exactly. Yet, the singer-songwriter is known for having written so many of her songs with minimal influence - sometimes penning the lyrics within a matter of minutes. How does she do it? This book takes you through Adele's life, starting with her childhood in Tottenham, North London to her 2012 Grammy and BRIT Awards. Having made her name in the music industry at an international level, this book also explores what's next for this next-generation superstar.

Adele!

Author: Ally Azzarelli
Publisher: Enslow Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 1464402833
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50

Book Description
Superstar Adele has reached the top of the charts with her dynamic voice and songs that are easy to relate to. Author Ally Azzarelli explores Adele's life. Readers will learn about her childhood, her first musical interests, and her rise to fame. A wonderful biography for anyone who wants to know more about this talented singer.

Adele

Author: Chas Newkey-Burden
Publisher: Abrams
ISBN: 1468313398
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 169

Book Description
The life story of the Grammy–award winning soul singer Adele from a British journalist, divulging the personal challenges behind her rise to fame. Adele’s breathtaking songs have seen her top the charts in over thirty countries, collect millions of admirers, and win dozens of top awards. But who is she? Her commendable desire to protect her family and friends from the harsh glare of the media’s spotlight has meant that she has become one of the most private superstars on the planet. Adele: The Biography traces her story from a humble childhood in London through to the phenomenal success of her first three albums, 19 and 21, and 25. Along the way, this unique book uncovers how her troubled private life influenced her heartbreaking tracks and how she overcame a string of obstacles that threatened to derail her career. You will discover the fascinating truth behind all the highs and the lows experienced by this fun, formidable woman, whose songs have become national anthems for the heartbroken. In his internationally-bestselling biography, Chas Newkey-Burden reveals the woman behind the music.

Adele

Author: Matt Doeden
Publisher: Twenty-First Century Books
ISBN: 146771058X
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 116

Book Description
USA TODAY, The Nation's No. 1 Newspaper, perfectly captures the way fans feel about Adele and her music: "Adele doesn't just sing; she changes your life, makes you feel like you're not alone, almost like she wrote and sang each song for you and you only." When she was only 19 years old, Adele released her first single, "Hometown Glory." Two years, two albums, and a lot of heartbreak later, she swept the 54th Grammy Awards, winning all six categories for which she was nominated. In her short career, Adele has overcome a terrifying obstacle: a throat condition that many fans worried meant she would never sing again. This insightful biography follows the rise of Adele Laurie Blue Adkins, a girl from north London, into the megastar Adele, a skilled singer-songwriter who proves that "sublime talent and compelling songs can still draw the masses."

The Script A to Z

Author: Andrea Michaels
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1326178091
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 61

Book Description
The Irish trio of The Script started in 2005 when long-time friends Mark Sheehan and Danny O'Donoghue met Glen Power for some jamming. The result of that session was the first The Script song, Before The Worst. Since then they had four albums with huge success around the world. Some of the most interesting stories of this journey are collected in this book. Read about the three friends, the songs they wrote, the studios they worked in and the bands that inspire them.

Someone Like Adele

Author: Caroline Sanderson
Publisher: Omnibus Press
ISBN: 0857129929
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 249

Book Description
Read the full, enthralling story of the 20-something London girl who took the music world by storm. This fully updated paperback edition of the bestselling biography, Someone Like Adele, also now includes the story of how Adele found happiness with boyfriend (and rumoured husband) Simon Konecki; became a mother; and came to record the towering theme song for the James Bond movie, Skyfall. Find out about her upbringing as the child of a single mother in north London and her time at the BRIT School for Performing Arts & Technology in Croydon where her peers included Leona Lewis and Jessie J. Learn how her early performances after graduating from the BRIT school along with a MySpace demo led to her being signed up XL Records, and then voted the Brit Awards Critics' Choice even before her debut album, 19, was released. Discover how real-life heartbreak inspired many of her iconic songs, including ‘Rolling in the Deep’ and ‘Someone Like You’; and how a diverse range of musical influences - from the Spice Girls and Gabrielle to Etta James and contemporary Nashville sounds - contributed to her record-smashing second album, 21.

PEOPLE Adele

Author: The Editors of PEOPLE
Publisher: Time Inc. Books
ISBN: 168330408X
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 99

Book Description
Hello, It's Adele! The London-native does not need an introduction, but certainly deserves one. With accolades including multiple Grammy Awards, Golden Globes, and an Academy Award, being named "Artist of the Year" by Billboard and being recognized as one of Time's most influential people, Adele has become one of the most respected artists in the world. Inspired by legends such as the Spice Girls, Madonna, Etta James, Ella Fitzgerald and more, discover how Adele has chased her dream--from 19 to 21 to 25--and found her own voice, soaring from hometown hero to global sensation. In the all-new, special collector's edition from People, Adele: 2016 World Tour, discover how Adele rose to stardom--from Tottenham to the big stage. Get an exclusive inside peek at the summer's hottest tour as well as a rare look inside her family, her style transformation, and the inspiration behind some of her greatest hits. With her heartwarming charm, natural sense of humor, and unparalleled talent, Adele is a one-woman showstopper that has changed the music industry and the world forever.

The New Cowatas

Author: Chester Britton
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing
ISBN: 1480990213
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 747

Book Description
The New Cowatas By: Chester Britton This work of fiction about the establishment of a new future society combines relevant issues of history, politics, war, economics, religion, and ethnicity. Throughout this gripping novel, a central theme shines through: Don’t underestimate what people can do when they are willing to share their talents and abilities with others.