In the three decades since Kool Herc first put the same record on two side-by-side turntables, DJs have moved out of city parks, house and block parties, and the darkened booths of nightclubs, and onto center stage, performing before admiring crowds of thousands. They have not only given rise to hip-hop and house―DJs have influenced fashion, film, TV, and more. With On the Record, Scratch DJ Academy, the premiere institution for DJ education, brings together years of training and expertise to create an authoritative guide to the dynamic art of DJing. More than just a "how-to," this is a sonic adventure, guiding you through forty years of music, creativity, and culture. From beat matching to body tricks, Grandmaster Flash to Fatboy Slim, the Bronx to Ibiza, On the Record is an all-in-one guide. So whether you're learning the ropes, considering going pro, or just want insight into a broader range of music, this book is for you.

A critically acclaimed social activist, musician, and co-founder of the Teany beverage line shares health and industry facts, in a volume that collects contributions by a team of political, medical, and environmental authorities and is complemented by lighthearted quotes and vegetarian trivia. Original. 25,000 first printing.

A dual recipe guide and primer on Lower East Side culture draws on the authors' work as vegetarian restaurant and tea shop proprietors and shares a host of anecdotes about their lives and patrons, in a volume complemented by numerous tea-based health and beauty tips. 30,000 first printing.