All'inizio del 1961 Charlie 'Lucky' Luciano, sessantatré anni, aveva dedicato più di metà della sua esistenza al crimine, arrivando a controllare la malavita organizzata degli Stati Uniti anche durante i quindici anni di esilio in Italia. Voleva che un giorno si scoprisse la verità, sulla sua vita, sulle sue ambizioni, su ciò che aveva fatto per realizzarle, sui suoi crimini, sulle persone con cui aveva intrattenuto rapporti d'affari. Intendeva, tuttavia, che ciò non venisse pubblicato subito, ma solo più tardi, quando né lui né altri sarebbero più stati perseguibili. Ne nacque il desiderio di veder realizzato un film, a cui egli stesso avrebbe collaborato: la pellicola incontrò però il veto da parte degli altri mafiosi. Nel frattempo, Luciano aveva sviluppato una sintonia con lo sceneggiatore che coordinava il progetto, e nei dieci mesi che seguirono gli raccontò la storia della sua vita nei minimi particolari. Lo sceneggiatore in questione era Martin A. Gosch, uno degli autori di questo libro, che gli fu accanto perfino nel momento della morte. Ritratto di un'intera nazione e di un'epoca, Io, 'Lucky' Luciano spicca nella copiosa letteratura sulla mafia a cavallo tra Stati Uniti e Italia come un classico del genere.

All'inizio del 1961 Charles 'Lucky' Luciano aveva sessantatré anni e ne aveva dedicati più di metà al crimine, controllando la malavita organizzata degli Stati Uniti in modo quasi ininterrotto anche durante i quindici anni di esilio in Italia. Voleva che un giorno si sapesse la verità, come la vedeva lui, sulla sua vita, sulle sue ambizioni, su ciò che aveva fatto per realizzarle, sui suol crimini, sulle persone che aveva conosciuto e con cui aveva avuto rapporti d'affari. Non voleva, tuttavia, che tutto ciò venisse pubblicato subito, ma solo più tardi, quando né lui, né le altre persone coinvolte in quelle vicende sarebbero più stati perseguibili. Ne nacque il desiderio di veder realizzato un film sulla sua vita a cui egli stesso avrebbe collaborato: la pellicola però, incontrò il veto da parte degli altri mafiosi. Luciano aveva comunque sviluppato una sintonia con lo sceneggiatore che seguiva il progetto del film, e nei dieci mesi che seguirono gli raccontò la storia della sua vita fin nei minimi particolari. Si trattava di Martin Gosch, uno degli autori di questo libro, e Gosch gli fu accanto al momento della morte. Questo libro narra la storia di Luciano come lui l'ha raccontata: la storia del capo della criminalità organizzata, di come quell'organizzazione prese forma, si ingrandì e prosperò. Tra vanità e vendette, nelle parole del boss si svela la storia della Cosa Nostra americana e dell'uomo che in essa decideva e impartiva gli ordini.

(Applause Libretto Library). Music by Richard Rodgers Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II New book by Douglas Carter Beane Original book by Oscar Hammerstein II In March 2013, a new Rodgers and Hammerstein musical opened on Broadway new to Broadway, but based on a TV musical first written nearly 60 years before, and beloved by audiences all over the world. It was Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella , which very quickly became the belle of the ball of the Broadway season, winning cheers for its fresh take on a timeless classic. Douglas Carter Beane created a new, Tony-nominated book that was hailed for complementing the inspirational themes of Rodgers and Hammerstein with a 21st-century sensibility, giving the musical new characters, surprising plot twists, and revelatory moments that harkened back to the Charles Perrault version of the fairy tale. The score was cheered as well: the familiar songs from the television versions 'In My Own Little Corner,' 'Impossible,' 'A Lovely Night,' 'Do I Love You Because You're Beautiful,' and so on along with undiscovered gems from the 'trunk.' Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella was hailed by the Associated Press as a 'charming, witty and relevant take on the classic story' and cheered by New York magazine as a 'wised-up, wit-spackled CINDERELLA... As solidly entertaining as they come!'

(Applause Libretto Library). Music by Richard Rodgers Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II Book by Oscar Hammerstein II and Joshua Logan Adapted from the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel Tales of the South Pacific by James A. Michener Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the Tony for Best Musical, South Pacific flourished as the golden musical of Broadway's post-WWII golden era. Nearly 60 years after its 1949 premiere, South Pacific returned to Broadway in Lincoln Center Theater's glorious Tony-winning production, setting box-office records and bringing this timely and timeless musical to new generations. With a score by Rodgers & Hammerstein and a libretto by Hammerstein and Joshua Logan, based on James A. Michener's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, Tales of the South Pacific , this landmark musical combines compassionate love stories with the saga of a world at war. Richly developed characters are faced with life-changing moments in a complex world, their thoughts and yearnings powerfully expressed in the lyrics to such songs as 'This Nearly Was Mine,' 'Younger Than Springtime,' and 'Some Enchanted Evening.'

(Vocal Piano). Songs in the Broadway Singer's Edition include the vocal line and lyrics paired with faithful reductions of the orchestral accompaniments. The songs are presented in their original keys with piano accompaniments carefully crafted for playability. The CD includes performances of these piano accompaniments. This Sound of Music edition includes a dozen songs from this ever-popular Rodgers & Hammerstein musical: Climb Ev'ry Mountain * Do-Re-Mi * Edelweiss * I Have Confidence * The Lonely Goatherd * Maria * My Favorite Things * An Ordinary Couple * Sixteen Going on Seventeen * So Long, Farewell * Something Good * The Sound of Music.

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(Vocal Selections). The grand 2013 Broadway production of Cinderella breathes new life into the classic Rodgers & Hammerstein musical from 1957, and has enjoyed several Tony Award nominations and other accolades. Our songbook features 16 selections in piano/vocal format with the melody in the piano part, including classics like: Cinderella March * Do I Love You Because You're Beautiful? * In My Own Little Corner * and Stepsisters' Lament; plus new songs added for this Broadway edition: Me, Who Am I? * Now Is the Time * There's Music in You * and more.

(Big Note Composer Collection). 30 super songs from the renowned songwriting duo, expertly arranged for big-note piano! Includes: Bali Ha'i * Climb Ev'ry Mountain * Do-Re-Mi * Edelweiss * Honey Bun * June Is Bustin' Out All Over * Maria * My Favorite Things * Some Enchanted Evening * and dozens more.

(Piano Solo Songbook). Thirteen tunes from the beloved musical expertly arranged for solo piano by Phillip Keveren: Climb Ev'ry Mountain * Do-Re-Mi * Edelweiss * I Have Confidence * The Lonely Goatherd * Maria * My Favorite Things * An Ordinary Couple * Sixteen Going on Seventeen * So Long, Farewell * Something Good * The Sound of Music * Wedding Processional.

Ukulele Play-AlongThe Ukulele Play-Along series will help you play your favorite songs quickly and easily, with incredible backing tracks to help you sound like a bona fide pro! Just follow the written music, listen to the CD to hear how the ukulele should sound, and then play along with the separate backing tracks. The melody and lyrics are included in the book in case you want to sing, or to simply help you follow along. The CD is playable on any CD player, and also enhanced so Mac & PC users can adjust the recording to any tempo without changing the pitch! Each Ukulele Play-Along pack features eight cream-of-the-crop, quintessential songs. This pack features 8 beloved classics, including: Climb Ev'ry Mountain * Do-Re-Mi * Edelweiss * Maria * My Favorite Things * Sixteen Going on Seventeen * Something Good * The Sound of Music.

The Beginning Piano Solo Play-Along series is designed for pianists ready to play their first solo. Each volume comes with a CD of orchestrated arrangements. The music in this book matches these recorded orchestrations, and is carefully arranged for beginning pianists. There are two tracks: a full performance track for listening and practice, plus a separate backing track which lets you be the soloist! The CD is playable on any CD player, and is also enhanced so Mac and PC users can adjust the recording to any tempo without changing the pitch. This volume features 8 songs from the beloved Rodgers & Hammerstein masterpiece: Climb Ev'ry Mountain * Do-Re-Mi * Edelweiss * The Lonely Goatherd * Maria * My Favorite Things * Sixteen Going on Seventeen * So Long, Farewell.

This deluxe edition features piano/vocal arrangements of 13 songs from this beloved show - along with a CD recording of the piano accompaniments so you can sing along with a 'few of your favorite things'! Also features bios of Rodgers & Hammerstein, a plot synopsis, and the history of the musical and photos of its productions over the years - including the 45th anniversary reunion photo of the movie von Trapps! Songs include: Climb Ev'ry Mountain * Do-Re-Mi * Edelweiss * Maria * My Favorite Things * Sixteen Going on Seventeen * So Long, Farewell * The Sound of Music * and more.

The final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein was destined to become the world's most beloved musical. When a postulant proves too high-spirited for the religious life, she is dispatched to serve as governess for the seven children of a widowed naval captain. Her growing rapport with the youngsters, coupled with her generosity of spirit, gradually captures the heart of the stern captain, and they marry. Upon returning from their honeymoon they discover that Austria has been invaded by the Nazis, who demand the captain's immediate service in their navy. The family's narrow escape over the mountains to Switzerland on the eve of World War II provides one of the most thrilling and inspirational finales ever presented in the theatre. The motion picture version remains the most popular movie musical of all time.

For use with all Bb, Eb, C and bass clef instruments, the Jazz Play-Along Series is the ultimate learning tool for all jazz musicians. With musician-friendly lead sheets, melody cues and other split-track choices on the included CD, this first-of-its-kind package helps you master improvisation while playing some of the greatest tunes of all time. FOR STUDY, each tune includes a split track with: * Melody cue with proper style and inflection * Professional rhythm tracks * Choruses for soloing * Removable bass part * Removable piano part. FOR PERFORMANCE, each tune also has: * An additional full stereo accompaniment track (no melody) * Additional choruses for soloing. 10 songs: Climb Ev'ry Mountain * Do-Re-Mi * Edelweiss * The Lonely Goatherd * Maria * My Favorite Things * Sixteen Going on Seventeen * So Long, Farewell * Something Good * The Sound of Music.

The ultimate R&H source for singers, with a unique song list for each voice type. Each volume includes an introduction about each show and plot notes for each song, plus a Rodgers & Hammerstein biography. The series represents 10 musicals: Oklahoma!, Carousel, State Fair, Allegro, South Pacific, The King and I, Me and Juliet, Cinderella, Flower Drum Song and The Sound of Music. These packages include two companion CDs, one featuring full performances and the other, piano accompaniments. The CDs work in all CD players but are also enhanced CD-ROMs with tempo adjustment software that will work in all PCs and Macintosh computers. Soprano edition includes 19 songs from 8 musicals, including: Climb Ev'ry Mountain * Hello, Young Lovers * If I Loved You * In My Own Little Corner * It Might As Well Be Spring * My Favorite Things * The Sound of Music * You'll Never Walk Alone * and more.

Watch the hills literally come alive

in this magnificent pop-up adventure drawn from

Rodgers & Hammerstein's classic, The Sound of Music.

With paper engineering as unforgettable as each

timeless melody, The Sound of Music transports readers

to the lush green hills of the Von Trapps' Austria in this

heartwarming tale of familial love and growth. This

book, which is based on the beloved musical, includes

recognizable songs, such as “My Favorite Things” and

“Edelweiss.” This visually stunning work is sure to

become a favorite in your family's library.

Each book in this series comes with a CD of complete professional performances, and includes matching custom arrangements in Easy Piano format. With these books you can: Listen to complete professional performances of each of the songs; Play the Easy Piano arrangements along with the performances; Sing along with the full performances; Play the Easy Piano arrangements as solos, without the disk. This pack features 10 songs: Climb Ev'ry Mountain * Do-Re-Mi * Edelweiss * The Lonely Goatherd * Maria * My Favorite Things * Sixteen Going on Seventeen * So Long, Farewell * Something Good * The Sound of Music.

Whether you're a karoake singer or preparing for an audition, the Pro Vocal series is for you! The book contains the lyrics, melody & chord symbols, and the CD features demos for listening and separate backing tracks so you can sing along. The CD is playable on any CD player, but also enhanced so PC & Mac users can adjust the recording to any pitch without changing the tempo! Perfect for home rehearsal, parties, auditions, corporate events, and gigs without a backup band. This volume includes 12 songs: Bali Ha'i * A Cockeyed Optimist * Dites-Moi (Tell Me Why) * Happy Talk * Honey Bun * I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair * Some Enchanted Evening * There Is Nothin' like a Dame * This Nearly Was Mine * A Wonderful Guy * You've Got to Be Carefully Taught * Younger Than Springtime.