"Covers the entire span of recorded music in Jamaica -- from 1950s mento and R&B through to dancehall and ragga. The chapters chart the music's evolution, including ska, rocksteady, roots, dub, toasting, and lover's rock, as well as reggae's offshoots in Britain, the US, and Africa...Throughout, there are interviews and features on the major artists, and reviews of the best discs -- both on CD and vinyl."--Back cover.

SYNOPSIS: INTRODUCTION. For five centuries, travelers have brought their hopes and dreams to America. For the earliest pioneers, it was a virgin wilderness ready to be shaped into a 'New World,' a potential paradise wasted on its native peoples. Millions of immigrants followed, to share in the building of the new nation and to better their lives, far from the hidebound societies of Europe and Asia. Eventually, slaves, who had been shipped over from...

In less than a decade, social media has changed the way millions of people keep in touch with friends, read the news and share interests. Not engaging in these new types online social messaging can really keep a person out of the loop. The rough guide to social media for beginners covers business, leisure and everything in between. The book focuses on the two most popular and personal forms of social media : Facebook and Twitter. The guide walks readers...

From the crumbling colonial architecture of Havana to the vibrant party town of Santiago de Cuba, idiosyncratic Cuba offers limitless opportunities for exploration, and The Rough Guide to Cuba will ensure you don't miss a thing. This travel guide covers all of the big-hitting attractions - from the mogotes of Viñales to tecnicoloured Trinidad via the top scuba diving sights on the south coast - and unearths lesser-known gems across...

Whether you have got an afternoon, a weekend or longer, the Pocket Rough Guide New York City brings together the best and most exciting things to do in New York.

The Best of New York section picks out the highlights you won't want to miss, including climbing to the crown of the Statue of Liberty, classic New York City restaurants and rooftop bars, plus the coolest neighbourhoods. The comprehensive Places coverage is divided by area

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Covering every corner of Rome, from the Vatican's airy piazzas to the cobbled lanes of Trastevere, Pocket Rough Guide Rome is your essential guide to this fascinating city. Whether you want to visit the big-name sights such as the Colosseum and Roman Forum, take in the art at the Galleria Borghese, browse the offbeat boutiques in trendy Monti, or hit the bars in up-and-coming Pigneto, the Pocket Rough Guide Rome will ensure you make

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"The Rough Guide to Panama is the ultimate travel guide to this vibrant and fascinating country. Discover Panama's highlights with stunning full-colour photography and maps and more listings and information than ever before. Inside The Rough Guide to Panama you'll find detailed practical advice on what to see and do -- from a boat trip up the Panama Canal to a jungle trek in the Darien, from sightseeing in Panama City to beach-lazing in Guna Yala...