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Today, Boyz II Men is the bestselling R\u0026amp;B group of all time, having sold over 60 million albums worldwide, with a highly anticipated biopic in the works. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the unofficial and unauthorized \u003ci\u003eBoyz II Men 40th Anniversary Celebration\u003c\/i\u003e, music journalist John Morrison delves into \u003cb\u003ethe band’s origins\u003c\/b\u003e—from their beginning in high school and their earliest influences—\u003cb\u003eto their biggest successes\u003c\/b\u003e in the ’80s and ’90s, \u003cb\u003eto their continued achievements today\u003c\/b\u003e and the \u003cb\u003elasting legacy\u003c\/b\u003e they’ve left in the boy-band canon. Along the way, readers will also explore the creation of Boyz II Men’s biggest hits, such as “End of the Road” and “Motownphilly”; the fan culture that built up around the band, from the small gigs and mall tours of their earliest years to their national anthem performance in 2022 and tour and album plans for their anniversary year in 2025; Boyz II Men’s influences, from R\u0026amp;B to a cappella, and their place in a boy-band history that begins with the Jackson 5 and continues in the modern day with bands like One Direction and BTS; and the lasting legacy of a band proudly celebrating their fortieth anniversary.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book features interviews with icons of the music world and leading music historians and journalists, including:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSinger-songwriter and record producer Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSinger-songwriter Loren Davis-Stroud\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMusic journalist Michael Gonzales \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMusic producer Joe “The Butcher” Nicolo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMusician and studio manager Daria Marmaluk-Hajioannou\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio engineer George Hajioannou\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBassist Reggie Hamilton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor and historian Dart Adams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLongtime music journalist and entertainment industry professional Karas Lamb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith stunning \u003cb\u003ephotographs and recollections from fans \u003c\/b\u003ethroughout, fans can relive their most precious memories of their favorite crossover band and learn about \u003cb\u003ehidden gems and new tidbits from famous friends and collaborators.\u003c\/b\u003e This is far from the end of the road for this groundbreaking group, and this book is the perfect companion to your everlasting love for “Nate, Mike, Shawn, and Wan”!","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55205874434421,"sku":"9780760395028","price":22.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780760395028.jpg?v=1786016411"},{"product_id":"9781841147178","title":"A Boot Up Windermere","description":"\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardback","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56308290388341,"sku":"9781841147178","price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781841147178_5cb9d8c9-f32d-41ff-9e87-92513c1be205.jpg?v=1786028130"},{"product_id":"the-just-transition","title":"The Just Transition","description":"\u003cp\u003eManaging the climate transition will be one of the biggest challenges ever faced by business and government.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile the technical and financial elements of climate transition are vast, the social challenges are even greater. If local populations and workers feel the transitions are not \"just\" they will resist, and that social opposition now represents one of the greatest barriers to reaching Net Zero by 2050. While the phrase 'Just Transition' was in the preamble to the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement, it is only now that business, finance and governments are starting to discuss what this might mean in practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThousands of companies are now starting to develop transition plans alongside those of governments. This book shows how all managers can best integrate social elements into these plans, consult with the people most affected by the transition out of the high carbon economy, and ensure that what looks good on paper works in practice. It takes a systems-thinking approach, focusing on the interconnections and interdependence of environmental, social and governance issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe challenge is immense, and the changes will need to be profound. Each chapter in the book will look at the main domains in which management and policy challenges will be faced. From massively increasing the extraction of rare earth metals, most of which sit below, or adjacent to, indigenous land, to building the infrastructure needed to generate and distribute green energy, possibly over \"Not in My Back Yard' objections, the task of business and government in ensuring that these changes are fair, and perceived as fair, is immense.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book provides the roadmap for how to get there. Managing the social impacts of the climate transition will be one of the biggest challenges ever faced by business and government.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57492356333941,"sku":"9783031698477","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9783031698477.jpg?v=1786529194"},{"product_id":"remaking-sustainability","title":"Remaking Sustainability","description":"Business is at a sustainability crossroads. There is pressure from some shareholders and elected politicians to dial back on environmental and social issues, sustainability being \"too woke\" and a constraint on economic growth. However, there are competing pressures that mean that these same issues are now increasingly material to the bottom line; businesses ignore them at their peril as they threaten the true longer-term value of the company.   This book sets out the case for the \"Sustainability of Sustainability\". There is compelling evidence from underlying trends in finance, trade and technology that shows that there is a sustainability bedrock, beyond which it cannot be pushed back. That bedrock is not too deep, and so a course correction is coming. Businesses should be investing now in core sustainability to be ready for the new, more durable sustainability to come.   Morrison argues that while sustainability is already perceived by many as an orthodoxy, it has yet to secure the legitimacy and trust required to deliver real and lasting change.   The book is for anyone who is curious about why. when and how sustainability will re-emerge and how best to prepare for its homecoming. There is a big opportunity: we will lose a lot of the fluff, green-washing, and noise and build a stronger and more meaningful version of sustainability as we do. The book helps any business manager, policy-maker or community leader find their sustainability bedrock and to build upon solid foundations.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57492469154165,"sku":"9783032237545","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9783032237545.jpg?v=1791213108"}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/author-john-morrison.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}