Andrew McUtchen Libros

It's official: Dads need a rebrand. The Father Hood celebrates the rapidly- growing tribe of hands-on dads who are discovering that fatherhood is the making of them.

This book has been written by me for all of you. Now, I don't know if you are going to believe what you are about to read or not, but I can assure you that most or indeed all the events related in this book have happened (or will happen) to you at some point; and I wish you the very best of luck in trying not to laugh when they do! Jeff Jenkins

Off the far tip of Cornwall, beyond Land's End, lie the Isles of Scilly, and on some of the islands live the famous Scilly shrews. Contained in this book are just a few of the many stories about things that have happened to our little family of Scilly shrews - both their adventures and their misadventures - and I hope you enjoy reading them.

This is the second book of stories about the Scilly Shrews and all their old friends. There are two little girl shrews, Tamsin and Flossie, and three little boy shrews, Gimble, Gweal and Kettle, and they live a life packed with fun and adventure on the beautiful island of Tresco.

From a small backyard workshop on the outskirts of Melbourne, Maton Guitars has grown into a truly inspiring Australian success story. In 1946, Bill May crafted a guitar in his Melbourne garage that he wanted the world to hear and to play. In a matter of years, it was in the hands of Elvis Presley on film. Later, a Maton played the riff that defined a generation on the Rolling Stones' 'Gimme Shelter'. Today, Maton are an essential part of music culture in Australia and around the world. This is not only a book for guitar lovers -- it's an intimate family history and an essential part of Australian music history. Compiling over ten years of research, and over two years in production, this book is as well-crafted and family-owned as Maton guitars themselves. Go behind-the-scenes to meet the artisan guitar makers. Read the stories behind the songs created with Maton guitars. And go backstage to meet the bands and musicians that have, with a Maton in hand, shaped our musical world. Packed full of interviews with the greats -- from jazz legend George Golla to guitar virtuoso Tommy Emmanuel; from Archie Roach, and The Wiggles, to Daniel Johns, Paul Kelly, and Josh Homme, and many more ... Published to coincide with Maton's 70th anniversary, The Music That Maton Made is a comprehensive, full-colour tribute to a home-grown guitar range that has been embraced by famous musicians and guitar enthusiasts around the world.

For all of you out there who enjoyed reading my book Watching the World, this is the book you've been waiting for. A kind of follow-up, packed with lots more anecdotal stories from here, there and everywhere.