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Fever
How Rock 'n' Roll Transformed Gender in America
Language: English
Release Date: July 29, 2014
In Fever, music critic Tim Riley argues that while political and athletic role models have let us down, rock and roll has provided enduring role models for men and women. From Elvis Presley to Tina Turner to Bruce Springsteen to Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love, Riley makes a persuasive case that rock...
Outside Shot
Big Dreams, Hard Times, and One County's Quest for Basketball Greatness
Language: English
Release Date: January 15, 2013
"A reporting tour de force and an utterly gripping account… Outside Shot unmistakably triumphs, with the reader rooting hard for the Cardinals—and delighted that O'Brien has brought his considerable skills to telling their story." —Wayne Coffey, New York Times Book Review
The...
What's Race Got to Do with It?
Why It's Time to Stop the Stupidest Argument in America
Language: English
Release Date: March 31, 2009
Larry Elder and his straight talk are "controversial"*, "provocative"**, "iconoclastic"***, "refreshing". ****
IS LIFE UNFAIR FOR BLACK AMERICANS?
In What's Race Got to Do with It?, bestselling author Larry Elder takes on the touchiest topic in...
Backstreet Boys
They've Got It Goin' On!
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2015
When they say Quit Playing Games With My Heart, you better listen-- 'cause they're the Backstreet Boys, one of the hottest boy-bands ever to take the stage. These five ultra-fine guys have won the hearts of millions. So step back into their awesome world and see what made them tick at this exciting,...
It's Not That I'm Bitter . . .
Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying About Visible Panty Lines and Conquered the World
Language: English
Release Date: May 12, 2009
In a world where eye cream is made from placenta, Gina Barreca is the lone voice calling out "But wait, whose placenta is it?" She asks the crucial questions: Why is there no King Charming? Why does no bra ever fit? Why are there no tutus in XL? Why do more intelligent women have trusted...
A Professor's Rage
The Chilling True Story of Harvard PhD Amy Bishop, her Brother's Mysterious Death, and the Shooting Spree that Shocked the Nation
Language: English
Release Date: June 28, 2011
A devoted wife and mother and a Harvard-educated scientist working as a biology professor at the University of Alabama–Huntsville, Amy Bishop seemed to have it all. But when she was denied tenure, her whole world came crashing down…and she reacted in a way no one ever could have imagined.
On...
Fodor's California
with the Best Road Trips
Language: English
Release Date: November 21, 2017
Written by locals, Fodor's travel guides have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years.
California is one of America's most popular vacation destinations--its diversity draws every type of traveler, from foodies to families. Fodor's full-color California guide...
by Lizann Dunegan
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2009
This guide offers travelers, locals, and newcomers alike the most comprehensive information on what's happening along the more than 300-mile stretch of shoreline that comprises the Oregon Coast. From fishing villages to charming resort towns, discover the region's natural beauty, ample opportunities for outdoor recreation, and cultural attractions.
The Alzheimer's Action Plan
The Experts' Guide to the Best Diagnosis and Treatment for Memory Problems
Language: English
Release Date: April 15, 2008
Is it really Alzheimer's? How to find out and intervene early to maintain the highest quality of life
"Most of us will either get Alzheimer's or care for a loved one who has. This action plan can empower you to make a difference."---Mehmet C. Oz, M.D.
What would you do if your...
Warrior Police
Rolling with America's Military Police in the World's Trouble Spots
Language: English
Release Date: September 13, 2011
For the first time ever, an explosive inside look at modern military police units and their role in defending our freedom
America has been at war on several fronts since the 9/11 attack. While public attention has focused on Marines, conventional Army units, and Special Operations Forces, a...
Psychic Warrior
The True Story of America's Foremost Psychic Spy and the Cover-Up of the CIA's Top-Secret Stargate Program
Language: English
Release Date: January 15, 1998
Unwittingly plunged into a paranormal nightmare...
David Morehouse-A highly decorated, exemplary Army officer, special operations infantryman, and elite Airborne Ranger Company Commander. Wounded by machine-gun fire during a training mission, Morehouse began to have inexplicable visions and...
The Slaves' Gamble
Choosing Sides in the War of 1812
Language: English
Release Date: January 22, 2013
Images of American slavery conjure up cotton plantations and African American slaves locked in bondage until the Civil War. Yet early on in the nineteenth century the state of slavery was very different, and the political vicissitudes of the young nation offered diverse possibilities to slaves. In...
'Work Hard, Study...and Keep Out of Politics!'
Adventures and Lessons from an Unexpected Public Life
Language: English
Release Date: October 5, 2006
A revelatory memoir from one of the great political minds of our time.
The real inside story of why Gerald Ford did not ask Ronald Reagan to be his running mate in 1976-and why Reagan did not pick Ford in 1980; the battle over Florida 2000; the aborted White House job switch that inadvertently...
Beyond Hell and Back
How America's Special Operations Forces Became the World's Greatest Fighting Unit
Language: English
Release Date: December 3, 2013
An inside look at seven of the most harrowing and significant Special Operations missions ever.
Courage beyond reason. Loyalty beyond faith. Perseverance in the face of overwhelming adversity. These are just some of the qualities of the members of the U.S. Special Operation Forces. BEYOND HELL...