Green: 4240 books

For many people, corruption is a sound bite on the evening news. The reality is that corruption is more akin to a parasite, slowly drawing the lifeblood from a society. In Corruption in the Twenty-First Century, author Vincent E. Green shares firsthand insight into the effects of corruption...

Ever wondered how Jim Caviezel rose to stardom?James Caviezel was born to a close-knit Catholic family in Mount Vernon, Washington, on September 26, 1968.Growing up dreaming of becoming a professional basketball player, a foot injury forced him to turn to acting.After early struggles he began...

Ever wondered how Samuel Jackson rose to stardom? Born in Washington, D.C. on December 21, 1948, Samuel L. Jackson overcame racial segregation, an absent father, and a speech impediment to become one of Hollywood's top-grossing actors. In fact, his speech impediment led to his discovering his...

Ever wondered how Kanye West rose to stardom? By far, one of the most polarizing figures in rap music over the last decade has been Kanye West. Originally exploding onto the music scene as a hotheaded young rapper with fiery passion and incredibly insightful lyrics, West quickly became one...

Anna Katharine Green's classic about a rich woman.

Ever wondered how Brad Pitt rose to stardom? Brad Pitt is more than just a pretty face, though. In addition to his good looks and acting talent, the Shawnee, Oklahoma native is also an admirable human being, having struggled to attain his success, and a person who gives back to society and...

Ever wondered how Ben Affleck rose to stardom?Benjamin Geza Affleck, better known as “Ben Affleck,” is worth noticing as one of many American prominent actors, film director, screenwriter, producer and activist. He was born on August 15, 1972 in Berkeley, California, USA.His father, Timothy...

Curious about her enduring love for Richard Brautigan’s work, Allison Green embarks on a roadtrip tracing the route of his most famous work, Trout Fishing in America. As she travels, she examines the way we relate to the things that influence us—the ancestors who created us, the past that shaped...

Ever wondered how George Michael rose to stardom? George Michael is an icon of popular music in the modern world since he first appeared on MTV in torn jeans and a leather jacket.He is considered a singer, songwriter and producer of the highest caliber.He is best known for his work in the 1980’s...

A side-splitting selection of one-liners comic definitions yarns and witty quotes from the world of music. Most professions have their own jokes but musicians seem to have more than their fair share. Perhaps it's the insane travel schedule the bad lodgings or just lack of sleep. But as Jim Green says...

The hurdy-gurdy, or vielle, has been part of European musical life since the eleventh century. In eighteenth-century France, improvements in its sound and appearance led to its use in chamber ensembles. This new and expanded edition of The Hurdy-Gurdy in Eighteenth-Century France offers the definitive...

The Green Bay Packers are the last of the small-town teams that were once common in the NFL. The Pack and their fans, the devoted Cheeseheads, have won 13 league championships (more than any other team in the NFL), including 9 NFL championships prior to the Super Bowl era and 4 Super Bowl victories....

'A chiller with a puzzling mystery that manages to be a tearjerker too. Prepare for sleepless nights' Grazia Even the deepest-buried secrets can find their way to the surface... Moments before she dies, Nicola's grandmother Betty whispers to her that there are babies at the bottom of...

Stockade Books and The Institute of Public Affairs are proud to publish Climate Change: The Facts, featuring 22 essays on the science, politics and economics of the climate change debate. Climate Change: The Facts features the world’s leading experts and commentators on climate change. Highlights...