Colorful graphics, oversized photographs, and short, engaging sentences draw reluctant readers in to the fascinating life of pop music superstar Justin Bieber! From his discovery on YouTube to his rise to stardom, readers will learn about Bieber's childhood, family, education, and future plans. Bieber's work with famous singer Usher is covered, as well as his albums My World, My World 2.0, and his plans for his next album. Also covered are Bieber's 3-D movie Justin Bieber: Never Say Never and the corresponding album Never Say Never: The Remixes, his My World concert tour, and his hobbies off the stage. Features include a table of contents, maps, "Did You Know" facts, a "Snapshot" page with vital information, a glossary with phonetics, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

"It's a big, big world It's easy to get lost in it..." —Justin Bieber, "Up" I love those lines in the lyrics. Sometimes I feel like that's what everyone's expecting. My world got very big, very fast, and a lot of people expect me to get lost in it. I grew up in a small town in Canada. I taught myself to sing in front of my bedroom mirror and to play guitar on a hand-me-down. My mom posted my first videos on YouTube. Never in my wildest dreams did I think that I'd sell millions of records, sing for the president of the United States and sell out a massive arena tour. So no, I'm not lost. Not at all. If anything, onstage in front of my fans, I'm home. I'm found. And that's what this book is about: my journey, from singing and busking on the sidewalk in Stratford, Ontario, to performing and showing my appreciation to millions of fans all over the world for making this dream a reality. My music and lyrics give a glimpse of what's in my heart, but I think this book is a window into my world. In here are hundreds of pictures of me that no one's ever seen before, and I'll tell you about who I was before I joined forces with Scooter Braun and Usher and got a record deal, and who I've become since I've been blessed with the opportunity to share my music with the world. This is my gift to you, the fans who've supported and been with me on this amazing journey every step of the way.

Author Ally Azzarelli explores Justin Bieber's hometown, his road to fame, from a busker on the streets to videos on YouTube, and the overnight sensation that he's become. Readers will discover how he keeps in contact with fans, gives back, and how he stays down-to-earth. This fun-to-read book for reluctant readers offers juicy quotes, personal stories, and accessible features such as a timeline and glossary.

Media semiotics is a valuable method of focusing on the hidden meanings within media texts. This new edition brings Understanding Media Semiotics fully up to date and is written for students of the media, of linguistics and those interested in studying the ever-changing media in more detail. Offering an in-depth guide to help students investigate and understand the media using semiotic theory, this book assumes little previous knowledge of semiotics or linguistics, avoiding jargon and explaining the issues step by step. With in-depth case studies, practical accounts and directed further reading, Understanding Media Semiotics provides students with all the tools they need to understand semiotic analysis in the context of the media. Semiotic analysis is sometimes seen as complicated and difficult to understand; Marcel Danesi shows that on the contrary it can be readily understood and can greatly enrich students' understanding of media texts, from print media right through to the internet and apps.

Justin Bieber is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and actor who was discovered on YouTube by talent manager Scooter Braun in 2008. Bieber gained popularity as a teenager with his debut single "One Time" and his debut album, My World 2.0, which debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 and became certified platinum. He has since released several successful albums, including Purpose and Changes, which have produced hit singles such as "Sorry," "Love Yourself," and "Yummy." Bieber is known for his high-pitched vocals, which are reminiscent of legends such as Michael Jackson and Justin Timberlake. He has won numerous awards throughout his career, including a Grammy Award, 20 Billboard Music Awards, and 2 Brit Awards. He is also known for his philanthropic efforts, including supporting initiatives such as Pencils of Promise and Make-A-Wish Foundation. Despite controversies and personal struggles over the years, Bieber remains one of the most influential and successful artists of his generation.

Ever wondered how Justin Bieber rose to stardom? By recording and uploading videos of himself to popular social media site YouTube, a perfectly-coiffed preteen from Ontario, Canada stumbled into the biggest musical opportunity of his lifetime. Plucked from the pages of the internet, Justin Bieber became an overnight success when he was developed from an awkward, but angel-voiced adolescent into a swaggering pop music icon. Spawning a rabid following of preteen fans that rivaled the waves of hysteria that followed the Beatles, Bieber’s meteoric rise to musical success made the singer one of music’s youngest and richest new superstars. For more interesting facts you must read the biography. Grab your biography book now!

The crowd sways to the melodic strumming of a bossa nova guitarist. A vocalist belts out lyrics that blend English and Spanish. Couples dance to salsa's syncopated rhythms. These are the sounds of Latin music. Before Latin music exploded into the mainstream in the 1990s, it was on the sidelines of American pop. Ritchie Valens fused Latin dance music with rock. Julio Iglesias popularized Latin ballads in the United States. And Gloria Estefan was the first crossover artist. But after Ricky Martin's "Livin' La Vida Loca" exploded onto the pop scene in 1999, Latin music took center stage. Follow the evolution of Latin music through the decades. Learn how its distinct sounds and catchy rhythms have been integrated into American pop. Discover how it is used for political expression. And read more about stars such as Victor Jara, Selena, and Shakira.

The conventional way of understanding what musicians do as performers is to treat them as producers of sound; some even argue that it is unnecessary to see musicians in performance as long as one can hear them. But musical performance, counters Philip Auslander, is also a social interaction between musicians and their audiences, appealing as much to the eye as to the ear. In Concert: Performing Musical Persona he addresses not only the visual means by which musicians engage their audiences through costume and physical gesture, but also spectacular aspects of performance such as light shows. Although musicians do not usually enact fictional characters on stage, they nevertheless present themselves to audiences in ways specific to the performance situation. Auslander’s term to denote the musician’s presence before the audience is musical persona. While presence of a musical persona may be most obvious within rock and pop music, the book’s analysis extends to classical music, jazz, blues, country, electronic music, laptop performance, and music made with experimental digital interfaces. The eclectic group of performers discussed include the Beatles, Miles Davis, Keith Urban, Lady Gaga, Nicki Minaj, Frank Zappa, B. B. King, Jefferson Airplane, Virgil Fox, Keith Jarrett, Glenn Gould, and Laurie Anderson.

Ever wondered how Justin Timberlake and Justin Bieber rose to stardom? Justin Timberlake has always seemed comfortable entertaining. From an early career as part of Disney television’s Mickey Mouse Club to a role in one of the most successful boy band groups of all-time, Timberlake’s winning smile and magnetic personality has charmed audiences across the world. After a negatively publicized breakup and a career lull, Timberlake emerged from the ashes of ‘N Sync stronger than ever to launch a successful solo music career. With a string of appearances in popular movies and energetic hosting gigs on television shows, Justin Timberlake has demonstrated that he is one of the most likeable and genuine personalities in show business. By recording and uploading videos of himself to popular social media site YouTube, a perfectly-coiffed preteen from Ontario, Canada stumbled into the biggest musical opportunity of his lifetime. Plucked from the pages of the internet, Justin Bieber became an overnight success when he was developed from an awkward, but angel-voiced adolescent into a swaggering pop music icon. Spawning a rabid following of preteen fans that rivaled the waves of hysteria that followed the Beatles, Bieber’s meteoric rise to musical success made the singer one of music’s youngest and richest new superstars. For more detailed information you must read the biographies. Grab your biography books now!

With the Arctic firmly in the spotlight of global public attention due to the current climate crisis and increased access to its natural resources, this timely Research Agenda addresses the key issues facing the Arctic, such as a warming climate and tourism in the North.