46 results for 'calypso'

David Sedaris's latest book is a deeply personal and darkly hilarious exploration of middle age and mortality. He had envisioned a beach house as a haven for relaxation, but soon discovered that it's...

Calypso by Oliver K. Langmead is an ambitious and immersive epic verse novel that explores the human condition in a new Eden. Set in a post-cryostasis world, the story follows Rochelle as she awakens...

Stolen Time: Black Fad Performance and the Calypso Craze By Shane Vogel In 1956, Harry Belafonte's Calypso became the first LP to sell more than a million copies, catapulting calypso music to the top...

Carnival, Canboulay and Calypso Traditions in the Making by John Cowley explores the evolution of Carnival and secular black music in Trinidad from the days of slavery to the early twentieth century...

Anthony Joseph's biography of Lord Kitchener presents a unique and holistic portrait of the calypso icon. Born Aldwyn Roberts in 1922, 'Kitch' emerged as a leading figure in multicultural Britain in...

Calypso Jews: Jewishness in the Caribbean Literary Imagination By Sarah Phillips Casteel Columbia University Press, 2016 This study explores how Caribbean writers have represented Jewish experiences...

Little Clothbound Classics presents a captivating collection of short stories from renowned author Sam Selvon. This beautifully designed edition brings together some of his most acclaimed tales,...

Frogmen: The True Story of My Journeys with Captain Jacques-Yves Cousteau and the Crew of CalypsoJoin Richard E. Hyman on his incredible adventures as he travels the world, diving into the depths of...

Dr. Philip Corbin's 40-year chess career is chronicled in this engaging collection of his most memorable games.Featuring 300 annotated games, each with an associated storyline format and title,...

Evelyn Reilly's Apocalypso is a poetry collection that explores themes of futurism and the human experience. Through her unique voice, Reilly crafts an overwhelming sensation that invites readers to...

Everyday Magic follows Alfie Blackstack as he navigates his new life in Switherbroom Hall with his eccentric aunts. When the circus arrives, Alfie makes a friend in Calypso Fagan, but their fun is...

Easy Christmas music for violin. This stockingful of 32 pieces includes traditional carols and festive dance tunes like 'Skaters' Waltz' and 'Christmas Calypso'. A play-along CD is included, along...

Easy Christmas music for viola, perfect as a gift for young players. This stockingful includes traditional carols, dance pieces like 'Skaters' Waltz' and 'Christmas Calypso', solos and duets, along...

Experience the beauty of autumn through music with Violin Jazz in Autumn. This stylish album features well-loved songs and original compositions that evoke the changing seasons, from the melancholy...

Bluey's typewriter has gone missing and she needs to finish her story. She sets off with friends Snickers and Winston to find help from Calypso, but they must evade the attacking Terriers along the...

Celebrating the vibrant culture of the UK's Notting Hill Carnival, this rhyming alphabet book takes you on a journey from A to Z. With its diverse cast of children in colorful costumes, dancing and...

This rhyming alphabet book celebrates the UK's Notting Hill Carnival from A to Z. Featuring a diverse cast of children in vibrant costumes as they 'play mas' while dancing to Soca and Calypso music,...

No Apples in Eden collects nearly twenty years of John Lyons's vivid and immediate poetry, celebrating the rich culture of Trinidad and Tobago. Childhood memories of sun-filled days are recalled,...

Maya Angelou was born in 1928 and grew up in a challenging environment. Despite facing difficulties, she found ways to overcome them and achieve success.Angelou's life took many paths before she...

The roars of the hungry Minotaur grew louder as he thundered along the echoing floor of the labyrinth. This condensed retelling of Greek legends brings these ancient stories to a new generation,...

Jazz on a Summer's Day is a unique collection of stylish jazz arrangements and original compositions for solo piano. The book draws inspiration from a range of jazz styles, including swing, blues,...

A multigenerational saga that sweeps through Trinidad and the United States from the 1940s to the 1960s, 'Til the Well Runs Dry is a deeply human novel about love, family, and identity. Against the...

Discover the vibrant world of jazz-driven music with Jennifer Gasoi's Blue and Red Make Purple , a captivating children's book that combines catchy songs with notes on the history, instruments, and...

The Cello Time Runners Piano Accompaniment Book provides stylish accompaniments for young cellists to play along with. Characterful and easy to play, these piano parts capture the spirit and mood of...

Garth Cartwright's Going for a Song: A Chronicle of the UK Record Shop explores over a century of music retail in the UK. Through more than 100 interviews with industry icons, Cartwright reconstructs...

This memoir offers an inspiring story of performance and protest from a renowned singer and actor who was at the forefront of many progressive causes. From his childhood in Harlem and Jamaica to his...

Jacques Cousteau was the world's ambassador of the oceans. His popular TV series brought whales, otters, and dolphins right into people's living rooms.In this exciting picturebook biography, Dan...

Rita Springer's Caribbean Cookbook offers a diverse range of mouth-watering recipes from across the Caribbean. Drawing on African, European, American and Chinese influences, as well as traditional...

Jazz in Autumn is a stylish piano album that takes you on a musical tour of the autumn season. The nine pieces feature well-loved songs and original compositions on seasonal themes, showcasing a wide...

Discover the origins and evolution of ska, a genre that emerged in Jamaica in the late 1950s. This guide explores how Caribbean mento and calypso blended with American jazz and R 'n' B to create a...

The Scourge Between Stars by Ness Brown is a tense sci-fi/horror novel set aboard a doomed generation ship. A perfect scare to swallow up in one sitting, this book follows the crew of the Calypso as...

John Agard's ninth Bloodaxe collection, Border Zone, explores the complex connections between Britain and its Caribbean heritage. Spanning centuries and continents, this diverse collection brings...

The Odyssey (Translated Into Prose by Samuel Butler with an Introduction by William Lucas Collins) Considered one of the most important works of classical antiquity, "The Odyssey" is an epic poem...

David Sedaris returns with his first new collection of personal essays since Calypso. In Happy-Go-Lucky, he recounts moments from his life that offer a glimpse into the world during a time of great...

Trinidad's vibrant musical traditions reflect its ethnic diversity, with genres like soca and calypso dominating Carnival celebrations. However, these styles are more than just entertainment - they...

The Beatles White Album and the Launch of Apple by Bruce Spizer explores one of the most iconic albums in rock history. Released in 1968, the double album features 30 tracks that showcase the band's...

John Agard's latest collection, Travel Light Travel Dark, offers a unique blend of satire and mythic storytelling. With his characteristic mischievousness, Agard broadens the canvas of British...

The Odyssey, Volume II Books 13 - 24 is a new Loeb Classical Library edition of Homer's epic poem. This two-volume set features Odysseus' long journey home from the Trojan War and his encounters with...

Tanure Ojaide's groundbreaking work challenges traditional Western literary theory by exploring African oral poetic performance and aesthetics through the lens of udje dance songs from Nigeria's...

The Drowned Tomb is the second instalment in 'The Changeling Series'. War is coming to the enchanted world of Netherworlde, and young changeling Robin Fellows is at the centre of it all. With his...

The Wild Tchoupitoulas is a landmark album that embodies the modern New Orleans sound. Drawing on carnival traditions spanning over a century, it reworks songs from Mardi Gras Indians into an...

The Sea Takes No Prisoners tells the true story of Peter Clutterbuck's remarkable offshore voyages in his small open dinghy, Calypso. As a teenager, he was encouraged to become more independent and...

Cultural Conundrums: Gender, Race, Nation, and the Making of Caribbean Cultural Politics by Natasha Barnes explores the complex relationships between culture, identity, and nation in the Anglophone...

The Clash's Sandinista! is a triple LP that showcases the band's politics and musical versatility. Released in 1980, it features 36 songs across six sides of vinyl, produced by the band themselves...

This Enchanted Island by Tansy Rayner Roberts is a captivating tale of self-discovery and adventure. When Miss Metis Seabourne flees scandal, she finds herself on a Continental sea voyage with a...

Prince Nadir's secret heir is revealed when he finds Imogen, the mother of his child, again. He proposes a plan to take her and their daughter back to Bakaan, marry her, and secure his heir. However,...